Chapter 14
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Tom stood at the large window watching a storm rage outside and, the lighting shined across the sky. He closed his eyes and pushed the voices to the back of his mind. It was getting harder to fight the voices that threaten to take him over completely. He had to remain strong until Potter's son was to be born. Tom turned his head when he heard a light knock on the door. He saw Severus in the doorway.
"Come in Severus." Tom said and turned his attention back to the raging storm. "This is what it's like fighting the voices. A raging storm inside my head." Severus quietly sat down the empty arm chair next to the fireplace. "How is Hermione Potter?" He asked, sitting down next to Severus in a nearby arm chair.
"Growing." Severus said causing Tom to laugh slightly. "Draco has informed me that the youngest Weasely has made a potion for Harry."
"What kind of potion?" Tom asked in concern for the boy.
"It's an extremely strong love potion. It will not effect him. He is immune to any type of love potion no matter how strong. He will be safe from Weasely's seduction."
"The safety of their son?"
"I shall take her medical care in my hands if Lucius is not able. She will have a medical check up this coming up weekend."
"Good." He whispered. "I would leave Severus. I can't fight Voldemort much longer and I don't want to cause you harm, my friend."
The Potions Master's nodded and swept from the study his black robes vanishing from view.
Voldemort sat in front of the fireplace the flames cast an eerie glow over his evil snakelike appearance. He sat back in thought of away to destroy the Potter boy. He needed to attack Hogwarts and destroy the muggle world.
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Hermione laid down on the bed in her room. Severus smiled gently at his niece. He pulled out his wand. Harry squeezed his wife's hand. They waited for her check up. They prayed for two children.
"Are you ready angel?" Severus asked. Hermione nodded and he lifted her shirt to get a better test result. He waved his wand over her stomach and Harry saw Severus's shocked expression. "I can't believe this."
"Uncle what's wrong?" Hermione asked with worry.
"Nothing's wrong." He waved his wand and the image floated in the air. "You're having twins. The potion only conceived a son. The other child is a girl. See here." He pointed to the right next to the couple's son.
Harry looked at his children in awe. He turned to Hermione and smiled. They were expecting to have two sons but not one of each. Severus waved his wand and the image vanished from view.
"Congratulations." He said with a rare smile and kissed his niece on the forehead and left the room.
Hermione sat up and threw her arms around Harry and kissed him senseless. They pulled apart when they heard a bark from the doorway. Remus stood behind the shaggy black dog. Harry and Hermione told them results of the test. Padfoot's mouth dropped in shock. They were having a boy and a girl. That was totally unexpected. Remus quickly pulled Hermione and Harry into a tight hug and congratulated the young couple.
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Albus Dumbledore sat in his office. He still couldn't believe that the power of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry left him. The portraits wouldn't report to him about what was happening around the school and the secret passageways that were designed only for the Headmaster wouldn't let him pass through. He didn't like it one bit. He wondered who had taken his place as the Head of Hogwarts and who took the Deputy of Hogwarts. He was at lest able to keep his office and his quarters.
Albus angrily stormed from the office. He wanted to know what was going on in the castle. He couldn't wait for the Potter heir to be born. He wanted the child's power. He wondered the corridor and ran into Ginny Weasely.
"I want Potter, Dumbledore. The last potion I made was extremely strong. I put it in his drink. Nothing happened!" Ginny yelled at the elderly wizard causing students to stop and watch.
Albus leaned over to the red head and hissed, "You ruined your chance Miss Weasely. I gave you years to get Potter. I had to use Granger. I didn't expect them to get married."
Ginny looked back at the wizard in shock. "Married? When?"
"Before the school year started. Apparently the Ancient Ones blessed them. It's stupid if they think they belong together. Them and their love. It makes me sick. You will stop perusing Potter." Ginny crossed her arms. "The strong bound the two share causes him to be immune to any love potions."
Ginny huffed and walked away. She was angry that her potions would no longer effect Harry. She would have to target Hermione.
Draco stood hidden behind a statue and was able to hear the entire conversation between the couple. He rolled his eyes. Now, he had to watch his cousin. He was truly concerned for Hermione because she was pregnant. He didn't want anything to happen to the baby. He didn't have to worry about Harry.
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Draco knocked on Severus's office door. He heard the Potions Master call "Enter." He walked into the office. "I have some news. It concerns Hermione."
Severus motioned for him to sit in the arm chair in front of him. The blonde closed the door and sat down in the chair.
"What has happened Draco?" He asked moving his journal aside.
"The youngest Weasely has a plan to harm Hermione and the baby. I know it because the potion didn't work on Harry."
Severus sat back and rubbed his face with his hands. He lowered his hands and sighed heavily. "We can't let anything happen to Hermione or the babies she carries." He smirked at Draco. "Hermione's having twins. A boy and a girl. The potion only worked halfway." The blonde chuckled. "I'll have to go to Tom. He's a far better Potions Master than I and he will design a special potion to protect them. Don't worry Draco. Nothing will happen to our family. I promise you." Severus said with no room for doubt. Draco nodded. "Thank you for in forming me. Good work. You may go." Draco nodded and left the office.
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Tom stood in his private lab hunched over a steaming cauldron. He thinly sliced dragon heart string and carefully dropped it into a deep green liquid. He turned to the book next to him. He ran his finger across the sentence. He had received a letter from Severus explaining Ginny Weasely's evil plan. Tom just couldn't believe that the young woman was carrying twins. It just amazed him how life could turn.
"Do come in Severus." Tom told him knowing only the young man entered through the right side door. "It's almost complete." He turned off the flame.
Severus walked into the room. Tom stepped back and leaned against the table behind him waiting for the potion to cool. Severus knew he would never become as talented as Tom in the art of potions. He truly was talented in what ever he did. He just couldn't believe that Albus Dumbledore wanted to destroy his life.
"Here you are Severus." Tom said handing him the potion after he corked the vial. "Now give this to her tonight. The sooner the better. Now go. It's import that they're safe."
Severus nodded and took the vial from Tom. "Thank you," and he left the potions lab.
"They'll be safe from any attack that will be made on them." Tom whispered and left his lab after a wave of his wand.
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