Always There Chapter 5: Spreading the News, a harry potter fanfic

Chapter 5: Spreading the News

Wednesday, 28 February, 2018 (week 9)

A few days after Victoire's first case of morning sickness, Madame Pomfrey called her in the set up an appointment schedule. "You'll need to come in once a month until your about six months along." The Matron explained, pointing out dates on a calendar. "That will, very conveniently, take you up until the end of the school year. Afterwards, I recommend you see your regular healer every other week until you are about thirty-five weeks along, which will fall around the twenty-fifth of August. Then you'll need to go in about once a week until the baby's birth."

Victoire nodded, taking it all in. Thankful, Madame Pomfrey had circled important dates that she should make appointments for. In all, there was about twelve of them, four more with Madame Pomfrey, and the rest with her regular healer. It really shouldn't be that hard. "Thank you, Madame Pomfrey." Victoire said before taking her calendar and leaving the hospital wing.

A week later, Victoire was finding herself growing more exhausted each day. Eating for two was hard, and it seemed as though the baby was draining Victoire of all of her energy. So in History of Magic class, it was no wonder she began to drift off. Even though the class was boring, Victoire still usually managed to stay alert and take notes. Soon, however, Victoire found herself being shaken awake by Jenna.

"What did I miss?" Victoire asked with a yawn once she realized what had happened.

"Not much." Jenna whispered back. "You can copy what you missed from my notes later."

Victoire nodded and tried her best to pay attention for the rest of class. Afterwards, the two girls had break, and then Herbology, and then the day would be finished. But as they sat in the Gryffindor common room together, Victoire had trouble just staying awake to copy Jenna's History of Magic notes. "Merlin, Vic!" Jenna exclaimed after Victoire had nearly nodded off for the third time in an hour. "Why are you falling asleep so much?"

"My whole body is aching." Victoire sighed. "It's keeping me up at night."

"Why don't you take a nap, then?" Jenna suggested. "You could set an alarm or something so you're not late to Herbology.

Victoire hesitated before saying, "That sounds like a good idea." With that, Victoire got up and headed to her dorm to take a thirty-minute nap before heading to Herbology. She fell asleep nearly as soon as her head hit the pillow.

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Saturday, 3 March, 2018 (week 10)

Although it had been almost three weeks since he and Victoire told the Weasley-Potter family about Victoire's pregnancy, Teddy still wasn't finished spreading the news. He had talked to Bill about how much he truly loved Victoire and what it meant to be a father, and he had alerted his and Victoire's closest friends. There was one person Teddy hadn't told yet, however, and that was his grandmother Andromeda. She was perhaps the most difficult person to share the baby news with out of everyone.

Teddy had procrastinated telling his grandmother because he was afraid to share the news with her. It wasn't that Andromeda was cold and cruel or anything. She was just a tad bit… strict. Andromeda just wanted what was best for Teddy, and he knew it, but unfortunately, having a baby at age nineteen was probably not included in the life Andromeda had imagined for him. Merlin, Andromeda wasn't even fully comfortable with him dating someone who had Veela blood in her, as she was convinced Victoire would end up breaking her grandson's heart. However, she was his grandmother, and Teddy knew he'd have to tell her, sooner rather than later. So, three days ago, Teddy decided to finally tell his grandmother.

Andromeda was in the kitchen when Teddy came home from Auror training. He leaned against the doorway, waiting for the sixty-five-year-old woman to notice him. She seemed to notice his presence immediately, as she turned around after only a few seconds and smiled as soon as she saw him. "Hello, Teddy. How was your day?"

"It was fine, Gran." Teddy replied softly. "How was yours?"

"Uneventful, as usually, but it went well, thank you." Andromeda said with a smile.

"That's good. Gran, I… I have something to tell you. Can we talk for a minute?"

Andromeda nodded. "Certainly. I'll make some tea and meet you in the sitting room." She said, and Teddy nodded.

A few minutes later, Andromeda entered the sitting room, with two cups of tea in her hands. She handed one to Teddy and then sat down in her rocking chair. "Now, what is it that you wanted to tell me?"

"Gran," Teddy sighed, "Victoire's pregnant."

Andromeda let out a sigh of her own. Victoire was a nice girl, there was no doubt about that, and Teddy clearly thought the world of her. Andromeda had always been concerned that her veela genes would toy with his heart though, but she never expected her to do this to the poor boy. "Teddy, I'm so sorry this happened."

Teddy was confused. "Wait… what?"

"I'm sorry that Victoire slept with some other boy when you couldn't keep an eye on her and ended up getting pregnant." Andromeda clarified.

"No Gran, that's not it. I mean, Victoire is pregnant and everything, and I… I'm the father."

Andromeda froze, her teacup raised half-way up to her mouth. "Gran? Please, say something." Teddy begged.

"I... I'm feeling a bit ill." Andromeda said finally. "I think I'll turn in for the night." With that, even though it was only half past six, Andromeda got up, and shut herself in her bedroom, not coming out for the rest of the night.

In the days that followed, Andromeda seemed to be avoiding Teddy, staying in her room most of the time. By Saturday morning, Teddy had become worried. He made her breakfast, put her food on a tray for her, and carried it to her room, gently knocking on her door.

"Come in." Andromeda called quietly, and Teddy breathed a sigh of relief. That was a good sign.

"Gran? I made you breakfast." Teddy said as he came into the room.

"Thank you, Teddy." Andromeda replied as he set the tray on her bed.

The two were silent for a moment before Teddy spoke. "Gran, I'm sorry."

Andromeda sighed, knowing exactly what her grandson was talking about. "Don't be. Just tell me this. What did Harry and I do wrong?"

"Nothing, Gran." Teddy sighed. "Victoire and I just got too carried away one day. We never meant for it to happen. It was only once. I didn't tell you sooner, because I was afraid of disappointing you."

"You know how hard raising a baby is don't you, Teddy?" Andromeda asked, and Teddy nodded. "Good, because I, and I'm sure Harry as well, will help you and any way we can, but we will not do everything. And yes, I am disappointed. But, because I can see both of your parents and even a bit of myself in you, I have a feeling you and Victoire can get through this."

"Thank you, Gran." Teddy said, giving his grandmother a hug. Almost subconsciously, Andromeda began rubbing Teddy's back, just as she had done to comfort her daughter so many years ago.

Monday, 5 March, 2018 (week 10)

On the fifth of March, during breakfast, Victoire received a package from her Aunt Hermione. Attached to the package was a note.

Victoire,

Here's something that will help you with your pregnancy, week by week. It certainly helped me. Enjoy it.

With love,

Aunt Hermione

Victoire knew she couldn't open it in front of the entire Great Hall, so she and Jenna had waited until the day's classes to end before bringing the package to Jenna's dorm, where they were sure no one would be.

Tearing open the package, Victoire saw that it contained a book. Of course it did. What else would Aunt Hermione send as a gift? "Baby Steps" Victoire read as she took the book out of the book. "A 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Guide for Pregnant Witches". The two girls were looking over the book when the door to the dormitory's loo opened, and one of Jenna's roommates came out. "Victoire, you're pregnant?" asked a high pitched voice, causing both girls to look up in shock.

Author's note: Ooh, cliffhanger! Who do you think it is? And sorry if Andromeda is a little OOC to you, but that's how I pictured her to react when Teddy told her. Anyways please review and let me know your thoughts! :)