Molly Weasley II: April 30th, 2004
The birth of James II would herald in a small line of Weasleys being born with II suffixes attached to their names. But, it was to be the birth of the first child for Percy and Audrey that would rival James' birth as the most memorable.
Audrey Weasley had been ecstatic when she found out she was pregnant. It gave the wizarding world that she presided over as the Minister of Magic some joy, as she worked to rebuild from Voldemort's reign of terror. As she sat at her desk in her office, she rubbed her pregnant stomach with a smile. She would be due any day now. She just hoped that she had planned well enough when the time came, for how the wizarding world would respond.
It would seem that she would soon find out. Suddenly, Audrey felt something wet cascading down her front. Her water had broken! Next second, pain beyond anything she had ever experienced knocked her out of chair and onto the floor. "Arrgh!"
A secret door opened in the wall, and an Auror Task Force agent leapt out, wand at the ready.
"Mrs. Minister! Is - bloody hell! Code Red! The Minister is in labor! Code Red! Get Mr. Weasley now!" the agent bellowed into his walkie-talkie. In the meantime, the agent very adeptly picked his commander-in-chief up in his arms and began to hustle her into the secret passageway, which would lead to a prepared SUV. As they staggered along, another passage intersected, which brought Percy Weasley, Audrey's husband.
"I've got her, Brian! Thanks!" Percy said, as his wife was transferred into his arms. Brian hustled the expecting first couple out a back entrance of the executive mansion and into a waiting SUV. No sooner had the bullet and spell-proof doors slammed shut did the car speed away.
As the SUV bypassed all other traffic, Percy sent a Patronus to the rest of the family. By now, the others knew the drill. When the car pulled up to St. Mungo's, however, no one else had arrived. But the media had, word of the hurried departure leaking suspicions. Flashing cameras from the paparazzi nearly blinded Audrey as she was whisked inside…and caused another wave of contractions. All Percy and the ATF agents could do was watch as the leader of the wizarding world was wheeled away on a stretcher. A few minutes later, Percy sensed more camera flashes and commotion outside, followed by shouting.
"We will answer questions, after we have seen our son! Now back off if you know what's good for you!" Percy heard his mother shriek. He had to smile. Next minute, the rest of the Weasleys were at his side.
"Perce? What are you standing here like a tree for? You should be with Audrey!" George reminded him.
"But…" Percy said. "I don't think I'm allowed…" He looked to the ATF agents, who waved him away.
"Of course you're allowed, Mr. Deputy Minister! Go!"
Wondering why they had not said he could in the first place, Percy ran down the hall until he found the room holding his wife. He knelt by her side and held her hand. Audrey smiled in relief.
"Percy. I was worried."
"Ssh. I'm here, love. Just a little confusion with who was allowed back here is all." The Healer rolled up his sleeves.
"Alright, Mrs. Minister, get ready to push…"
"Wait," Audrey panted and she turned to her husband. "From now until this is over, and in case anything happens to me, the power of the Ministry goes to my Deputy Minister, Dennis Creevey." Percy nodded.
"I'll tell the agents. Right now, focus on bringing our child into the world."
On the count of three, Audrey began to push. It was the greatest exertion she had ever endured. She screamed in pain as more contractions hit. Over the din, she could hear Percy's words of encouragement.
"You're getting their love. Oh, I'm so proud of you! Look, I can see the baby's head! Just a little more…" Soon, the cries of a baby could be heard and Audrey finally relaxed.
"It's a girl, Audrey!" she heard Percy say. "Dad's gonna be a little bummed, though. He's been gunning for another grandson to join James…" The little pink bundle was placed in Audrey's arms. Instantly, the tiny child that had her nose and Percy's hair color enraptured her. She didn't even notice Percy had left until he came back with the rest of his family. Audrey looked up with pride at all the others.
"What are you going to name her, Audrey?" someone asked.
"I was thinking…" and here her eyes fell on her mother-in-law. "Molly." The Weasley matriarch's eyes welled up and she nodded with a watery smile. That name was perfect.