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"You can do it, Lu-Lu. Come to Mummy," Pandora said, holding out her hands.
Luna slowly let go of the coffee table she had been holding on to and managed to stay upright until she moved her leg to take a step, but then swayed and fell to her knees.
"It's okay, sweetie. We'll try again later." Pandora turned to Xenophilius. "I'm starting to get worried, Xeno. Luna's almost eighteen months old; she should have taken her first step by now."
"Patience, Dora. She'll walk when she's ready," Xenophilius assured her.
"I know, but I'm still concerned. You don't think there's something wrong with her, do you?"
"Of course not. Remember, every baby learns to walk at his or her own pace. For instance, I didn't take my first step until I was 21 months old. Give Luna some time."
"I suppose you're right," Pandora replied, scooping up Luna. "Come on, sweetheart, it's time for your bath."
A few days later, Pandora and Luna spent the afternoon in the park. With the soft breeze, it felt more like spring than early August. "Bunny!" exclaimed Luna as she spotted a gray rabbit about three feet away. She slipped out of her stroller and started to crawl toward the rabbit.
"Luna, what are you-"Pandora began, before she gasped in shock; the little girl had just pushed herself up onto her feet. She wobbled for a moment as she struggled to maintain her balance, then took several shaky steps toward the rabbit before reaching out a tiny hand to pet it.
Pandora quickly picked Luna up and swung her around. "You walked!" she cried happily. "Wait till I tell Daddy!"
"Xeno, we have something to show you." Pandora gently placed Luna on the floor in front of Xeno; the infant took a few wobbly steps before collapsing into her father's waiting arms.
"I knew you could do it, Moonbeam," he said proudly. "You see, Dora? Patience works wonders."
A mere two weeks later Luna was toddling all over the place, and each time she fell she would simply laugh hysterically and start all over again.
"Our little girl is growing up fast," said Xeno. "Before you know it she'll be boarding the Hogwarts Express for the first time."
"Indeed," Pandora replied. "I can't wait until that day comes..."