Chapter Twenty Two: The Shower Party
The next day was the day of the shower. Constance and Star were brought to the Great Hall. The pupils were all sitting in rows, the fourth years in the front.
"The fourth years have organized a baby shower fir Miss Hardbroom and Star. They have brought shower gifts for Star and for you as well, Miss Hardbroom." Amelia said. "And there is a gift from each of the teachers."
Constance began opening the gifts. She began tearing up when she got to Mildred's gift.
"Thank you so much, Mildred. This is perfect." She said as she picked up the stuffed cat and dragon placing it in the cradle where Star lay. The cradle had been the surprise from Constantine and Samantha. Ethel gave Constance a new broomstick for Star when she was old enough.
Imogen wheeled the pushchair in.
"Very efficient." Constance nodded her approval. "Thank you Imogen."
Davina draped a black shawl she had knitted for Constance around her shoulders.
"Thank you, Davina." Constance was genuine.
"You're welcome, Constance." Davina grinned proudly.
Amelia revealed the musicbox, wound it up and opened it, The school song began to play. Constance's eyes nearly bugged out of her head.
"I'll take that as an approval." Amelia grinned.
Mildred presented the velvet blanket. Constance was teary-eyed again.
"Thank you Mildred. Did you make this yourself?" Constance asked in wonder.
"Yes I did. It took me two weeks to sew and embroider by hand." Mildred was proud of her handiwork.
"It's absolutely beautiful." Constance told her. The rest of the gifts were opened including a rocking chair for Constance's room from Gabrielle and other baby supplies from the rest of the fourth years.
Amelia revealed the shower cake that Mrs. Tapioca had made. "Feel free to have a piece of cake. There is enough for everyone." Amelia invited to the pupils and teachers.
"Thank you all for the baby shower, the fourth year girls and the teachers for providing the gifts, Mrs. Tapioca for providing the cake, and every single one of you for attending the shower.I'm sure that Star will appreciate everything when she gets older." Constance said as she picked up Star from the cradle.
Everyone had a piece of cake and refreshments and mingled. Constance bounced Star after eating a piece of cake and retreated to her room to nurse her.