-June 31, 2010-
15 years later (The Epilogue; Part 1)
Inside Claw Manor on Gryffindor Island, pained roars echoed through the manor, reaching the residents in the living room. Sitting upon a series of couches is the adults of the family; Severus, Lucius, Sirius, Remus, Draco, Pansy, Hermione, Luna, Ron, Blaise, Astoria, Ginny, and Neville.
Upon a series of lounge chairs or beanbags are the children of the family, starting with Venus. Being a 14 year old, she's very pretty, and a Ravenclaw as well, she asked lightly, "Do you think Uncle Harry is okay? That sounds really painful.".
Remus sent her a comforting smile, "Harry is strong no matter what, and you must understand, bringing triplets into the world is a tad more difficult, even if he's in sabertooth cat form.".
"Yeah, Uncle Harry can do anything!", proclaimed a determined 13 year old boy. This is Matthew Severus Prince, and he likes to be called Matt for short, being a Slytherin as well. He was blood-adopted by Severus and Lucius, and took upon their features pretty much. He has Severus's black hair, his complexion while his nose and cheekbones are taken from Lucius. His eyes are the only feature of his past, being a pale greenish teal.
A sigh sounded out, "I hope you're right, Matt. Daddy is brave.", revealing the oldest child of the Potter-Diggory brood, and of course, a Gryffindor. This is 13 year old Ava Lillian, a green-eyed lovely girl with Cedric's dark brown hair, taking after her grandmother, Lily quite a bit.
"Come on, Ava, Papa is with him. Right, bro?", grinned a confident 11 year old boy. This is Curtis Amos, a remarkable look-alike of Harry except with Cedric's soft grey eyes, nose, and skin tone, and he's a Gryffindor to boot.
"Yeah, Curtis's right. And don't forget, Rose is helping out as she had kids herself.", nodded a humble 11 year old boy, twin brother to Curtis. This is Dante Charlus, a almost-copy of Curtis, except with freckles, and a Hufflepuff himself.
A chuckle, "That sounds about right.", revealing the only child of Draco and Pansy, a thoughtful 11 year old Slytherin boy who goes by the name of Scorpius Harrison Malfoy. He has Draco's eyes, cheekbones while having Pansy's dark brown hair, skin tone. His nose seems to be taken from his grandmother, Narcissa in masculine style.
"But it's still scary...", a whisper came from the next child of the Potter-Diggory brood, revealing a 9, almost 10 year old girl, having her grandmother Catherine's honey blonde hair, dark green eyes which is a shade darker than her father or brothers' eyes, and Cedric's skin tone while having a feminine style of her grandfather Amos' nose. This is Felicity Dorea, and everybody is thinking that she would be a Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw.
A nudge into Felicity's shoulder, "Aww, it's gonna be fine, Lita.", revealing her 10 year old best friend, the son of Ron and Blaise and Astoria. This is Samuel Arthur Prewett-Zabini, and he has Ron's bright blue eyes, Blaise's dark skin, and Astoria's black hair while his nose and cheekbones seem to be from Ron's Macmillian father. Sam is considered to be Gryffindor or Hufflepuff.
Felicity smiled weakly at Sam's supporting words. Ron grinned softly, "Sam's right. If I know Harry, and I do, he's stubborn!", earning Blaise and Astoria to nod in agreement at Ron's proclamation.
"Is it really bad, Uncle Sirius?", asked a curious child, a 9 year old boy who has gotten blood-adopted along with his younger sister by Harry and Cedric. This is Hercules Fawkes, having Harry's wild mop of hair while being dark red, Cedric's soft grey eyes, and nose. His cheekbones and skin tone remains from his past parents, being a dark tan.
Sirius shrugged lightly, "Ah, let's say it is better than being hit by a bludger at the wrist, yet worse than living through a swarm of bat bogies. But Herc, it's so worth it. The family's getting bigger, and you're going to teach them lots of fun stuff, yeah?".
Hercules giggled, "Yeah, it's gonna be fun! Right, Jules?", referring to his younger sister, Julia Catherine, a 8, almost 9 year old. She took upon Cedric's dark brown hair, Harry's nose and skin tone. Only her sky blue eyes remain on, being from her past parents.
Julia nodded, "Yeah, I can't wait to teach a new sister or two to do snowball fights!". Hercules and Julia is thought to be Gryffindors in the near future, considering their personalities.
"Or teach them how to ride Rose.", commented a 8 year old girl, revealing herself to be the daughter of Hermione and Luna. This is Cleopatra Pandora Lovegood-Granger, taking upon Luna's light blonde hair, nose while having Hermione's dark brown eyes and skin tone. Cleo is determined to be a Ravenclaw.
"Riding Rose is fun!", giggled a 6 year old girl, the last child for the time being of the Potter-Diggory brood. This is Marina Valentina, a look-alike of Harry except with hazel eyes from her grandfather, James, and having Cedric's skin tone. She thinks she likes Gryffindor.
A quiet voice spoke, "Are babies really small?", revealing a 5 year old boy, revealing himself to be the son of Neville and Ginny. He has Ginny's flaming red hair, light skin while having Neville's dark blue eyes and nose. His name is Alexander Daniel Prewett-Longbottom, and he likes the idea of Hufflepuff.
Neville chuckled warmly, "They're small, alright, but they sure like to be loud. Your first breath of life was pretty loud. It woke me up after I fainted out of anxiety.". Ginny snickered lightly, "Your face was priceless at the time when you saw Alex.".
"Are Uncle Harry and the babies going to be okay?", asked a little boy, 4, almost 5 years old. This is Venus's younger brother, and his name is Maximilian Romulus. He's a look-alike of Sirius, except for his dark golden/brown eyes and skin tone of Remus. His parents figure that Max's going to be a Gryffindor, through Harry thinks he's gonna be a Slytherin.
Remus nuzzled Max's hair lovingly, "They're going to be just fine, cub.". Pained roars echoed once again, coming straight down from the Hospital Chamber in Helga Hufflepuff's wing.
In the room, upon a nest of blankets, is a cringing Rama aka Harry, roaring and growling in pain as Mufasa aka Cedric nuzzled his muzzle, licking away tears, "You're doing great, my love. Just one more to go.", while glancing at Rosmerta aka Rose, his Griffin familiar/friend who is tearing off the birth membrane, freeing Harry and Cedric's second cub, licking the fur backwards and the nose.
Mufasa exhaled softly in relief as he heard a wailing squeak, and Rose placed the cub next to his sibling who was born first, and he nuzzled Rama, "You hear that, Rama? Our second cub's healthy. Now you gotta push again.".
Rama panted heavily, "I can't! So much pain...". Mufasa licked Rama's cheek, "You can do it, luv. We still have one more cub coming. Don't you want to see all of them?". Rama growled loudly, cringing from a sharp contraction, and opened his green eyes at Mufasa who smiled comfortingly.
Rose called out, "You're almost there. Listen to your mate, we're here for you and the cubs!". Rama nodded weakly, "Okay...". He barely got his forepaws up, half sitting, and then roared in pain as he pushed downwards, and under a matter of a minute, the third cub slides and lands into the blanket.
Rose quickly went to chew and tear off the birth membrane, licking the fur and nose backwards, and smiled as out came a squeaking wail from the little cub, and she picked it up gently, bringing it over to Rama's side, next to its siblings, and nudged them into the underbelly nipples.
Rama exhaled, panting heavily, but he's not caring anymore about the pain as he looks over to his and Mufasa's cubs, drinking his milk, smiling lovingly upon them, "Oh, they're beautiful...". Mufasa purred, nuzzling Rama warmly, "You did great, Rama.", before leaning over, licking and nudging his cubs ever so softly.
The cubs squeaked slightly in annoyance, but refocused back on drinking and suckling their newfound milk. Mufasa chuckled softly, "Stubborn just like you, luv.". Rama slightly rolled his eyes in amusement, "Oh, really? They were impatient to come out just like how you're impatient when it comes to Quidditch games.".
Mufasa laughed sheepishly, "Fair enough.". Rose walked over slightly, purring slightly with a smile as she sat down, "Two boys and one girl. They're quite adorable. I am so honored to have been of help with their entrances into the world.".
Rama looked at her with a smile, "Thank you so much, Rose. Now, we got to name them. Which one is the oldest?". Rose smiled, "The male with the light brown fur.". Sure enough, on the far left, is the oldest of the triplets, a male cub with brownish-blonde fur, faint spots all over while having cream toes on all his paws, and a dusty blonde fur tuft on the end of its tail. His little nose is black, and his underbelly is cream as his snout is.
Mufasa chuckled lightly, "He takes after me somewhat. I hope his eyes are like yours, luv.", nuzzling Rama lovingly. Rama purred softly, smiling warmly, "He's definitely a lion cub. How about Tad for his first name?".
Mufasa nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, Tad Aries Potter-Diggory. It's perfect.", purring loudly as he licked upon Rama's snout lovingly. Rose smiled, "I trust he will find his Marauder name in time, then?".
Rama nodded, "Yes, along with the other little ones. After all, this is the first time we ever had animal shifters before changing to human with help soon within a week.". Mufasa smiled, "Good idea. Now, who's next?".
Rose chuckled, "The female with the gray fur.". The adults glanced down at Tad's sibling who's fighting for her spot with fervor. Rama laughed softly, "We got a spunky girl. Julia's going to love her.". The aforementioned cub has gray fur, faint spots all over while having a grayish cream underbelly along with a grayish cream snout, and her little nose is pink.
Mufasa laughed softly, "Now I don't doubt that she will have your eyes as she clearly takes after you! I believe I have the perfect first name for her.". Rama looked at his mate with surprise, "Really? What is it?".
Mufasa purred, "Shanti.". Rama grinned softly, remembering the times when his oldest/younger kids wished to watch a whole day of Disney movies which is why he had named his blood-adopted son, and nodded thoughtfully, "Shanti Marissa Potter-Diggory.".
Rose nodded approvingly, "That is some good names for a lovely girl. And last, but not least, the male with the dark brown fur.". Indeed, the cub on the far right, he truly has dark brown fur, faint spots all over while having dusty brown toes on his paws, a dusty brown underbelly, a dusty brown snout. He has a black fur tuft on the end of his tail, and his nose is dark pink, and there's little signs of a tiny black tuft on his head as well.
Rama chuckled lightly, "This one, I predict, is going to have your eyes, luv.", nudging Mufasa gently with a purr. Mufasa grinned, "I believe you, Rama. Rose, why don't you suggest a name? After all, you helped us all.".
Rose widened her eyes in shock, "You would allow me that?". Rama sent her a firm 'What do you think?' look, and Rose smiled lightly, accepting the request. She hummed thoughtfully for a few moments, "Well, I rather liked the name of Teuthras for his middle one. But I am rather stuck about the first name.".
Mufasa blinked in consideration, "That's definitely Greek, and that would work for a middle name for sure.". All of a sudden, a popping sound came with a fireball demonstration, and when they looked up, they saw Fawkes thrilling and hovering.
Rama grinned, "Fawkes! It has been a while! How have you been all those five years?". Fawkes thrilled, and Rose interpreted him, "He has been traveling the world and visiting the last few places where phoenixes live apart from here, and he had Seen the birth of the cubs. He feels my frustration about finding a perfect first name for the young cub while he approves the middle name of Teuthras quite well.".
Mufasa smiled softly, "Glad to hear that you're been doing good. I suppose you have a name in mind for our son?". Fawkes nods as he thrills smoothly and happily, and Rose widens her eyes, "That's actually a convenient name.".
Rama asked curiously, "What did he say?". Rose smiled softly at the parents, "He visited the Samoan Islands, and the name means 'lucky'. What do you think of Laki Teuthras Potter-Diggory?".
Mufasa blinked in thought, "Laki...That's short and nice on the tongue.". Rama nodded softly in agreement, and licked his last-born cub, "You're perfect, Laki.", and turned to lick the other cubs, "You too, Shanti and Tad. Thank you, Fawkes.".
Fawkes thrilled a comforting song, and then flew around the family before flaming out with a last thrill. Rose chuckled softly, "Turns out he'll stay awhile on the island. He wouldn't mind company once or twice a week.".
Mufasa laughed heartily, "That sounds like a great idea, but for now, we are to be busy with those little ones.". Rama chuckled softly while nuzzling Mufasa with a purr, "Why don't you go get the rest of the family? It's time to welcome them properly.".
Mufasa nodded, "Of course, luv, I'll be right back.", before shifting back into Cedric. He rubbed Rama's head briefly before heading out of the hospital chambers to get the rest of the family. Rama purred as he nuzzled the cubs lovingly, "You're going to have wonderful, happy lives, I promise you that.".