Chapter 13 - Christmas Morning
The entire Dumbledore house was awoken very early on Christmas morning by a very impatience 3 year old. She had been too excited to sleep any longer and had shouted until everyone was gathered around the Christmas tree. Sleepy-eyed and still in nightclothes, the entire Dumbledore family sat watching Michaela as she opened her presents.
Granddad and Nana had given her a new traveling cloak and bag for when she wanted to come for a visit. Aunt Abigail gave her a bewitched camera and a picture album so she could express herself. As expected Uncle Aberforth had forgone a proper gift for a little girl and bought her a unicorn. Of course Michaela loved it but it sort of downplayed the small china set that her parents brought for her.
The adults exchanged gifts and were laughing at Michaelas playfulness. She was trying out her new camera and directing them about when the unexpected happened. Minerva, who had been complying with her daughters directions, suddenly collapsed. She fell to the floor and remained unconscious. Albus rushed to her side, scooped her up and then carried her to their bedroom while Arnold called for a doctor.
The doctor arrived and privately examined Minerva. Arnold, Gwendolyn, Abigail, Aberforth, Albus and Michaela waited in the parlor hoping the news would be good. When the doctor entered everyone looked at him expectantly. He smiled then said, "Minerva's fine."
"Why did she collapse if shes fine?"
"She collapsed because she had simply not eaten enough lately. With her delicate condition, she should eat more frequently," the doctor stated matter-of-factly.
"What condition," asked a frantic Albus.
"She is three months pregnant."
"Albus, why didnt you tell us," asked Gwendolyn.
"I did not know mother," he said overwhelmed.
The doctor laughed then said, "Apparently she didn't either but she was thrilled to learn about the twins."
"Twins!" everyone said in unison.
"Twin boys," replied the doctor.
"I have to go see Minerva," said Albus before he rushed out of the room only to come back in. "Kitten, do you want to see mum?" he asked she nodded then waited until he picked her up and rushed back out of the room.
Albus and Michaela quietly entered the bedroom to see Minerva lying on the bed. Albus sat on the edge of the bed and kissed his wife. They broke apart when Michaela climbed onto her mum's lap and demanded some attention. "You sick?" she asked innocently.
Minerva exchanged glances with Albus before answering, "No, you are going to have two baby brothers."
The little girl smiled then asked, "Where are they?"
"In mum's tummy," Albus answered then pointed to Minervas belly.
"How they come out," she asked confused.
Albus looked to Minerva who was trying to hold back a laugh before answering, "Mum and I will go to the hospital so the doctor can help the babies come out. Why don't you go and invite everyone to see mum."
"Okay," she said and ran out of the room.
Albus turned to face Minerva and leaned in for a passionate kiss. "Are you happy?" she asked.
"This is the best Christmas present I ever received," he said.