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Note: Sorry this took so long, my internet has been down and life has been hectic. Hope you like the chapter, will update again soon. Please review, updates will come faster that way. Chapter 7 is written and will be typed soon, more updates equals less procrastination.
P.S. : Sorry about the emo Sev, but he pregnant, what to expect eh?
Chapter 6 – My Baby's Other Daddy? WHO!?!
Severus had gone with Remus and Tonks that nigh, but quickly tired of the fussing over him and bid them goodnight before retreating to his home. Nearly a month went by and Severus visited Tonks, Remus and Lilianna weekly without ever voicing his concern about not feeling pregnant, but its not like he knew what he should feel. Well he knew from his book, but he hadn't ever experienced it. He was really worried the procedure had not worked.
Now Severus stood in his room preparing for the day, he was going to Remus' house to babysit Lilianna with Harry while Remus and Tonks got some time together. Severus excited more than usual and couldn't figure out why, but decided not to dwell on it. He finished dressing and then headed out to Remus'. When he arrived, he knocked on the door and Harry answered it. "Hey Perks, you just missed Remus and Tonks. They said Lilianna will probably sleep for another hour, then when she wakes up she'll want a bottle." Severus looked at Harry, "Hello Harry. I got a little caught up. Did they make the bottle before they left?" Harry nodded as Severus walked in and headed for the living room. "Hey Sev, you hungry? Remus left some breakfast in the kitchen." Severus called to Harry saying he would be there in a minute and Harry preceded to set the table make two plates of food for them.
Severus headed toward the kitchen and couldn't help but notice the closer he got the more nauseas he felt. Severus finally made it to the kitchen and sat next to Harry who was happily munching, then turned his attention to his food. However, Severus took one look at his eggs, which were sunny side up, and felt his stomach roll. He gave a revolted look at the food before springing to his feet and making a b-line for the bathroom. Harry quickly got to his feet and followed the man, concern on his face. 'What happened? He didn't even touch his food, he barely even looked at it', thought Harry puzzled. Severus reached his destination and threw the door open before stumbling over to the toilet and releasing his stomach's very few contents into the bowl. The smell and the taste were awful, which only made Severus hurl more. Harry looked at Severus not really knowing what to do before kneeling beside the man and rubbing his back in circle until he stopped spewing up his guts. With Ginny being pregnant, even thought it her morning sickness had passed, Harry's reaction was instant.
Harry helped Severus to his feet, steadying him. He then conjured a glass out of thin air and filled it with cold water. Severus took the glass hesitantly, and then took a gulp of water rinsing his mouth before spitting it out. He then drank down the rest of the water. His stomach settled, he thanked Harry and told him he would be skipping breakfast. Harry asked if he was okay and are you sure several times before heading back to the kitchen to clean up breakfast. Severus smiled as he headed into the living room gently rubbing his tummy. The rest of the day was rather uneventful and pretty normal, save the fact that Severus didn't eat much of his lunch. Harry didn't really thing much of it, but he did try his best to make sure Severus did at least eat something. Harry didn't know why Severus was sick this morning, but he did not think that not eating would help very much. Otherwise, they took care of Lilianna and chatted about things going on in the wizarding world.
Harry was relived to see Tonks and Remus back home early. He told them Lilianna had been a very good girl and was in the living room having a nap, while Severus was reading. Harry told Remus and Tonks about the incident with Severus earlier and said he had to go so he could be with Ginny. After Harry left Remus and Tonks exchanged knowing smiles and went to join Severus in the living room. Severus was reading, "A Wizards Guide to Male Pregnancy" chapter 2, month 2 and was smiling at the revelation that he was indeed fine. Tonks spoke up as she walked in, "looks like our favorite black wolf had a little bout with morning sickness today. Harry was worried that you were coming down with something." Severus quickly closed his book a little startled by the sudden intrusion, but settle realizing it was Tonks and Remus. "Yes, I know. He followed me around for hours afterwards. I'm glad he was here though, morning sickness, is worst than being hit with the curciatus curse and egg sunny side up are going on my don't even think it list." Remus and Tonks laughed. "Well, Severus it will get better around month four. Until then if you need us send a patronus message and one of us will apparate over." Severus nodded, "well I think I will go home now, I have some more reading to do." Remus and Tonks bid him goodbye and headed home.
Over the next two months, Severus was sick a lot, so much so that either Remus or Tonks him at least twice per day. Remus, Tonks and Severus were rather relieved when Severus moved into his fourth month and the morning sickness sloped off, stopping all together at 4 and ½ months. Severus was happy not to have to wake his friends at an ungodly hour because of one of his puking fests. He was also happy to have some alone time. He wanted to review the documents from the hospital, he'd been so anxious when he didn't even listen about the other parent's information. Now he was curious, he wanted to know, so he would be prepared for his children's looks and personalities.
He rubbed his small but visible baby belly. At his last check up he found he was having twins and was so excited to welcome the two into the world. But, naturally, even if he his baby belly was small it was slightly more visible that normal for 4 months as he was expecting twins, but Severus didn't seem to mind. Severus returned his attention to the documents and flipped through them mostly skimming until he found what he was looking for. He looked at the picture on the paper, which frowned up at him. Suddenly his blood boiled and he could feel the heat pulsing through his veins. He pulled out his wand and shouted "EXPECTO PATRONUM", but he couldn't muster up a happy enough memory, in his frustration, to produce more that a white swirl. He huffed and threw his wand at the floor and proceeded to rip up the documents until he felt better. When he was finally calm down he grabbed his wand from the floor. He stood there for a second rubbing his womb to stop the flutter, as he washed over with grief for scaring his children. He sat in his big arm chair and pulling he knees up to his chest burying his face in the small gap before starting to cry.
Severus finally calmed down completely after about 45 minutes. He pointed his wand at the document on the floor, "Reparo." The documents flutter back together mending themselves. He then levitated the document to himself and stared down at the 'father', yes the father of his children. Blue eyes stared back at him from beneath waves of curly black. He began to read over the document, trying desperately to control his emotions. However, by the time he finished reading the page he was in tears again. 'What is wrong with me?'
Severus stood adorning his cloak and headed for Remus and Tonks' house. When he arrived it was near midnight, but Remus answered the door quickly, finding the tear-stained face of Severus staring back at him. Remus pulled he the man into a tight embrace, which caused fresh tears to fall from his eyes. Remus rubbed his back thinking of how he never thought an animagi pack could be this close, he was surprised at how much the four (Lila, included) had come to need one another. "I read them", mumbled Severus, "I read them and his is the father, he is the father Remus." Remus was confused at his distraught friends words, "What do you mean? Are you talking about the documents?" Severus nodded. Remus pulled Severus away from him and ushered him into the house closing the door behind them. "Sev, who is he? Who is the father?" Severus shook his head fore he couldn't say it. "Come on Perks, you can tell me. You can tell me anything. I'm your friend, Sev. I'm here for you." Severus smiled and mumbled something. Remus was sure he misheard because that had been long ago and it was a dare. They were only joking, there was no way he'd actually gone through with it. "Come again, Sev. I'm afraid I didn't hear you correctly." Severus turned red, "Padfoot is the father Mooney", he stated a little more loudly than he had intended. Oh was all Remus could get out before Severus was crying into his shoulder again. 'A mood swing, couple with his animosity towards Sirius. Ugh, this is going to be a long night', thought Remus. He could help but wonder, Sirius had gone through with it, but why.
Remus stirred Severus to the living room and sat him on the couch. He sighed; Tonks was lucky she could sleep through anything. "Severus, you know. I'm sorry, but I really think you're over-reacting. After all I thought we all agreed to let go of the past. Sirius is dead and I'm quite sure he didn't plan this." Severus sobbed harder. "We dared him, when we were younger, to do it. We ere certain he wouldn't. I mean why would he; he was quite popular among the ladies. If you're going to blame anyone, it should be James and me." Severus' sobs quieted and he nodded. His voice came out muffled by Remus' robes, "I don't care, and I want them so badly I don't really care, but for some reason, I need to cry. I feel sad, angry and frustrated all at the same time. I'm not sure what to feel, I'm carrying my nemesis's children, but for some reason I am somewhat happy that Black will get to have an heir, hell two, even in death. I am happy more so for you and Harry. You be his children's godparents. I am happy just to have them, even if I do absolutely loathe their father." Severus said the last part his voice dripping with venom and Remus frowned. "Mooney, the past is going to go away. It will take time before I do not despise the man." Severus buried his face into Remus' robes a little more and cried silent tear, while Remus comforted him until he fell asleep. Remus then resituated him on the couch and tucked him in so he could sleep before heading up to bed.
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