Ch. 3 Meet Bentley! & Hogsmede part 1
MPOV
"Mom? Mom!" I woke up at 6 to a small voice. "Mo-o-om!" I grumbled as I got out of the warmth of my bed and padded across the cold floor into Bentleys room. He was sitting up in his bed, Bubby clutched tightly in his tiny fist. I smiled brightly as I lifted him into my arms. Hmm. It's only six. Breakfast doesn't start until 7:30...hmm. Ah Ha! I focused very carefully. My eyes misted over and instead of Bens room I saw a still life of a bowl of fruit. Ben was at my side and I tickled the pear. It swung open,revealing the kitchen. My eyes refocused.
"Cmon Bentley. Let's go get some milk." I said. I threw on a pair of slippers and a sweater. Ben slipped into his beaver slippers. He smiled as we walked through the halls of the sleeping castle. I gripped his hand tightly until we got to the picture. I tickled the pears and the portriat swung open.
It was a sight! Bustling little house elves raced around and warm scents greeted me.
"Hello! I'm Dobby(AN:yeah I saved him,bcuz hes amzing). May I ask whos you are?" asked a house elf with huge bat like ears and doe like eyes.
"Uh, I'm Megan Potter..." I said slowly.
"Harry Potters TWIN! Oh Miss Please Dobby will do anything. Would you like anything miss potter?" asked the excited elf. I smiled slightly.
"Er...some milk. Just to go." I said. He scurried off and returned with a large kettle of milk.
"Thank You Dobby." I said as I made our way out. When we got back, it was nearing 6:30 so I got Ben a sippy cup of milk. I brought him into his room. I was surprised Teddy was still sleeping,but dismissed that.
"Bent, Mums gonna take a quick shower. Okay? Here why don't you watch elmo?" I asked. Inside his room was a tiny television. Dumbledore allowed electronics in our dorm. Only our dorm though. They cut out outside of it.
"Ok, Wuv you." said Bentley. I smiled and ran to take a fast shower. The water was barely heated up before I was shampooing. When I was finsihed I towl dried myself and got dressed in my uniform. I went into Bentleys room and noticed how engrossed he was in the tv. I laughed as I picked out an out fit for him.
"C'mon. Tub Tub time!" I said excitedly. He looked up,eyes shining with glee. He bounced up all the way to the tub. I filled it with warm water and he hopped in,playing with a toy dragon. I washed his hair with baby shampoo and pulled him out with much protest. I checked my watch. 7:15. We made our way to the common room where I noticed Harry was there.
"Hey stranger." I said smiling. He looked up and smiled,eyes still bleary from early morning.
"I gave Ben a bath and showered myself." I said. He nodded.
"What are we going to do with Teddy?" asked Harry.
"Madam Pomfrey actaully volunteered to watch over him. Bents just gonna join me in class." I explained. Harry nodded.
"Can you manage Teddy and bring him to Pomfrey?" I asked. Harry nodded absentmindedly. I smiled. I went with Bentley in my room and grabbed my school bag. I gave Ben a zebra(ya know those animal bkpks?) backpack with his coloring books and crayons. He slipped it on and it was 7:45. We slowly made our way to the Great Hall.
"ready?" I asked amiling. Ben nodded with glee. I lifted him up and we entered. A few collective gasps sounded,but all the rooms eyes were on us. I took a deep breath and made my way to Ron and Hermione, their mouths agape. I ignored everyone and sat us down. Bentley reached for some toast.
"HI guys!" I said casually.
"Meg,who is this?" asked Hermione pointing to Ben.
"Oh,thats my son Bentley. Say hi to Ron and Hermione." I told him. He waved.
"HI, Mione and Won." They couldn't help but smile.
"Sorry I didn't mention it. But...erm it not just smething you spit out to people you just met. Harry didn't even know." I explained.
"Oh,thats quite alright."
We settled into a comfortable silence and I gave Bentley so me food and then helped myself. I checked my watch and noticed it was 8:05.
"You guys wanna come with us to class? We all have potions right?" I asked Ron and Hermione, as Harry still hadn't shown. They nodded and gathered their stuff. I hoisted Bentley into my arms.
"No, Mom. I walk." said my big boy. I laughed as Ron and Hemrione smiled. I set him down, but grabbed his hand. We made our way to Snapes classroom and I noticed we had it with the Slytherins. I searched the crowd and founad the one I was looking for. I was about to go over to him when Bentley slipped out of my grasp.
"Bentley!" I called frantically. I looked over the head and I saw the little strawberry blonde. I quickly ran over ot him and lifted him off the ground.
"Bentley James Mason Potter." I scolded. "Don't ever leave me again!"
"Megan! Who is this?" asked a voice from infront of me. I looked up.
"Hello Draco! This is my son Bentley." I said pleasantly. I was happy to see him again.
"Oh, well ok. Bye." said Draco coldly.
"'Scuse Me?" I asked annoyed.
"Go away." ground out Draco averting his gaze.
"No." I said getting upset. Why was he acting like this?
"Get away you filthy Gryffindor!" shouted Draco. Tears welled up in my eyes. I saw regret flash through Malfoys eyes. Bentley began to cry. I patted his back and soothed him as I made my way back to the Trio.
"Meg, I gave Teddy to Madam Pomfrey." said Harry, who'd shown up. He noticed my sadness. "Whats wrong."
"N-Nothing. I'm fine...never trust those Slytherins though." I gave a watery laugh as I wiped my eyes. The cold dungeon doors opened as before we could say anything. Hermione and Ron sat next to eachother and Harry and I were in the back corner. I conjured a small stool and table for Bentley. He pulled out his crayons and book and began coloring. I smiled slightly at that,but focused on the lesson.
It had been two weeks since my encounter with Draco Malfoy. He had long since stopped trying to apologize. It just ends badly. But today we were all trooping up it Hogsmede for the day and I was excited. I dressed bentley in a long sleeve shirt and a sweater, with jeans and black converse. I dressed in a similar out fit. Purple long sleeve shirt,skinnies and black converse. With a gray vest over the shirt. I grabbed a gray bag and we went to meet Harry, who had Teddy in a stroller. He smiled when he saw us.
"Aww, Mummy and baby matchers!" he cooed. I laughed.
"Shut up"
We left and found Ron,Hermione, and Ginny. We found a carrige and Harry charmed the stroller so it became a tiny version of itself, therefore fitting into the carrige. The ride to Hogsmede was short and boring. Since it was the end of september Autumn was upon us. The leaves had began to change and a slight chill had settled on Hogwarts. The ground was steadily getting more frozen each night. But I loved Autumn. Best time of the year.
The carrige pulled up to the High Street and we exited it gracefully.
"Harry, are you okay with Ted? I'm gonna take Ben to Honeydukes." I asked.
"Yeah, Ginny and I were gonna take him on a picnic."
"Okay, but make sure he stays warm."
I Lifted Bentley onto my hip and carried him to Honeydukes. A warm, sweet scent assulted me as I opened the door. The store was crowded with young Hogwarts students, all amazed with the sweets.
"Bentley, you may pick 2 thing. Clear?"
"Yes mummy." I set him down and followed him as he wandered. He ran over to...oh ew. Blood Pops.
"Muumy!" He said waving them around.
"No way Jose. They are Blood Pops. They tast like BLOOD!" I said the last part in a spooky voice. Bens eyes grew wide and he quickly set them back down. I laughed slightly. He ended up choosing Fizzing Whizzbees and some choclate frogs. We went up and paid.
"Mum, can I have one?" asked Bentley.
"After Dinner." I said. He frowned but nodded reluctantly. We were wandering around and I realized I had to stop in one particular shop. We approached it and Bens eyes grew wide at the sight. We entered the shop and I realized it was packed with Hogwarts students. I looked around, wondering if one of them was here.
"Fred? George?" I called out. I heard a woosh! And a ladder appeared. A red haired boy stood on the ladder,holding a bucket of practical jokes.
"Megan Potter? Is that you?" asked the man. I smiled widely.
"Yup, in the flesh. How're you Freddie?" I asked smiling. I'd known Fred and George since...I was a baby. Molly would have them come over and play with Dora. They were the only Weasley kids to know my real identity. They had been real kind to me, when I was Bella Tonks. When they left Hogwarts they came and stayed at Grimmauld Place, where I was currently hiding. We grew close in the time, and they helped me with my pregnancy. They were there when I gave birth and Fred had been named godfather...with much thought. I was always closer to Fred.
"You're back! Are you at Hogwarts? Aww, is this little Ben?" spewed Fred. I laughed.
"Yes. And yeah! He's almost three you know." I said smiling.
"Unca Fwed!" shrieked Bentley hugging Fred legs. He pried him off and lifted him up into his arms.
"Good to have you back Meg, wanna have lunch with George and I?" asked Fred.
"Sure." I said smiling. Fred gave me a hug and kissed my cheek.
"Good to have you back Meggy Moo." He used our old nickname.
"You too Freddie Boo Boo." I said using his old name. He laughed loudly as he went ot retrieve George.
AN:Soorrry for the looonnnggg waait(: ha. But I hope the longer-ish chapter makes up for it. I plan to have the next one up in a day or so. Anyway:
Fred and George were bffs with Dora(BTW I changed her age, so shes only a year older than them) They stayed with her at Grimmauld Place, where Megan was. They became really close to her. She was pregnant during fifth year. Bentleys birthday is January 17th. Fred and George left jus before Xmas Break. Sooo...hope you understand.
Please Review! They really make me happy(:
Oh and yes more draco in part 2(;
