Chapter 8

"Are you excited?" Ginny asked.

"Very," Harry grinned.

Today was Ginny's 3-month appointment. They could find out the sex of the baby today.

"And you want to know right?" Ginny checked.

"Yes, dear. That way we can buy stuff for the baby. Oh, and paint his, or her, nursery," Harry smiles.

They had finally moved into Grimmauld place. Along with Harry's parents and Sirius.

Kingsley also flooed Harry to let him know he found something on his parents situation.

They had set up an appointment for next week.

"Ginny Potter," a nurse called.

Ginny inhaled sharply, "Ready?"

Harry nodded excitedly.

After the routine exam part of the appointment the Healer double-checked that we wanted to know the sex.

"Yes," Harry nodded eagerly.

The Healer chuckled and cast a spell.

"Well?" Ginny asked curiously.

"Congratulations, you're having a boy," the Healer grinned.

Harry beamed and kissed Ginny.

"James Sirius," she whispered.

Harry grinned more.

After the appointment, Ginny insisted on stopping by Diagon Alley to shop for baby clothes.

"Aw. They're all so cute," Ginny cooed.

"You know he'll only fit into these for about a month, right?" Harry asked her.

"I know, Harry," Ginny sighed. "You're right. We don't need all of them."

Harry looked at her for a minute.

"Get as many as you want," he said.

"What? Harry, no," Ginny said. "There is so much we have to buy."

"Gin, we're not going to run out of money any time soon," Harry says.

"Still," she frowned.

They ended up buying 10 outfits and 3 pairs of shoes.

When they got home they immediately called for Harry's parents and godfather. They wanted to tell them the good news.

"What is it?" Sirius mumbled.

"Did you just wake up?" Harry asked disbelievingly.

"Yeah. I've got nothing better to do," Sirius shrugged.

Harry rolled his eyes.

"Where are Mum and Dad?" Harry asked.

"Upstairs, procreating," Sirius groaned.

"We'll tell you then," Harry smiled.

"We're having a boy!" Ginny grinned.

"Named after me, of course," Sirius boasted.

"Sort of, James Sirius," Harry informed him.

"Eh, good enough," Sirius shrugged. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," Ginny smiled.

"Why are we giving congratulations?" Lily asked, stepping into the kitchen with James.

"It's a boy," Ginny squealed.

"Oh, congratulations," Lily said hugging her.

"They're naming it James Sirius," Sirius grinned.

"Damn straight," James smirked.

Lily rolled her eyes.

"Well, I'm beat," Ginny sighed. "I'm going to take a nap." She gave Harry a quick kiss on the lips and headed upstairs.

"I'm happy for you, son," James said. "I wish I could have been here for you more."

"It's okay," Harry said. "It wasn't your fault. It was Voldemort's."

"Still," James sighed. "And now we might have to leave again."

"What?"" Harry asked. This was new information.

"Well, staying here, we're going to mess up the time continuum," James said. "IF Lily doesn't die for you, what will happen?"

"I didn't think of that," Harry frowned. "I have a meeting with Kingsley. I guess he'll let me now what has to be done then."

"Just know, that whatever happens, your mother and I love you. We'll always be here for you," James told his son.

"I know, dad. I love you, too," Harry murmured. He looked over to where his mom was yelling at Sirius, for Merlin knows what.

"Harry!" Sirius called from the living room.

"What?" he groaned coming down the stairs. "It's 8 in the morning. What are you doing awake?"

"We wanted to talk to you," Sirius said gesturing to himself, James, and Lily. "Preferably before Ginny wakes up. She's needy."

"She's pregnant," Harry rolled his eyes.

"Still," Sirius shrugged.

"Anyway," Lily said. "We've read years 5 and 6. We're almost done with the book. Hermione is a brilliant author."

"You didn't cope well with my death," Sirius murmured.

"I'm okay now," Harry smiled. "I was a teenager then."

"It was surreal reading my own death," Sirius smiled. "I liked it."

"You know, I still want to talk about 4th year, when you had to go through the Triwizard Tournament," Lily said.

"Mum, I survived. That's all that matters," Harry said.

"I still don't like it," Lily sighed.

"I know," Harry muttered.

"I can't believe Dumbledore is dead," James murmured. "He always seemed invincible."

"Another casualty of Voldemort," Harry shrugged. "He died a brave man."

"You don't seem upset about his death," Sirius said.

"Don't get me wrong, I was," Harry said. "But he once told me we all have to make sacrifices."

"Wise words," Lily said.

Harry nodded.

They sat in silence for awhile.

"Well, I have to get to work," Harry said. "My 7th year was quite a ride. Just remember, it turns out alright."

"I don't like the sound of that," Lily bit her lip.

Harry was sitting at his desk in the ministry when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Harry called.

"Hey, Harry," Remus said.

"You're back!" Harry grinned. "You look tanner and younger."

"Thanks, Harry," he laughed. "It was great. Just what I needed."

"Have you talked to anyone since you've been back?" Harry asked.

"Just you. I actually just came from the Apparition Office. Dora took Little Teddy home," he said.

"You've missed a lot," Harry said.

"Nothing bad, I hope?" Remus asked.

"No, no. All good," Harry reassured him.

"Okay. Well what happened?" Remus asked.

"To start, Ginny's pregnant," Harry grinned. "It's a boy."

"Congratulations, Harry," Remus hugged him. "Your parents would be so proud."

"Oh, they are," Harry said. "And Sirius. That's the second thing. Mum, Dad, and Sirius, have traveled through time. Oh, and baby me."

"What?" Remus asked.

"I know it's unbelievable. But it's true. I'll take you to Grimmauld Place. Let me clock out," Harry said.

Remus nodded, "Grimmauld Place finally finished?"

"Just moved in this week," Harry nodded. "Okay, let's go."