Chapter Three
Finding Out
Six Weeks Later
In the month since Harry had gone through with the implantation the hectic ness of living at Hogwarts again had started to sink in. Harry loved going to see Ginny with the different sets of first years as she taught them how to ride a broom, James (just like his grandfather) was always getting into mischief however with a school full of Professors there was always someone there to look after him if he escaped their quarters. And Albus was thriving, spending the mornings with Grandma Weasley and the afternoons with Harry.
One morning near the end of September Harry woke feeling sick, the smell of Ginny cooking for the boys doing nothing for the churning and rolling in his belly. Sitting up slowly he suddenly made a beeline for the bathroom as he made it to toilet basin kneeling down bending over the porcelain god as he threw up heavily. Letting out a low groan he was about to call for Ginny when he felt her small hands rubbing his belly gently in circular motions.
"I think we have our answer. Want me to do the pregnancy charm to confirm it?"
"Mm hm." Harry sat back slightly until he was resting his head back against Ginny's chest. With her wand in her hands she did the wand movements he had taught her throughout the last few years watching closely as a soft purple hue settled of his couldn't stop the smile from appearing on his face despite the churning of his stomach still evident.
"It worked. We're going to have a baby."
"We are. Thank you for doing this for me Harry. I just..."
"I know, love I know. I think I'm done for now."
"How about I make you some toast."
"Sounds good I'll be out in a minute."
"Alright. I'll go talk to Poppy, she will want to look after you. He can do the sonograms and stuff but Poppy has watched us grow as people."
"Would you, I mean I would feel more comfortable I mean Mike is my boss and I trust his judgement but Poppy knows how to treat me. Does that make sense?"
"It does. I have a few classes to teach then I'll be back. Are you going into work?"
"I was thinking of working from home for a while. Maybe look into getting my DADA mastery." Harry pulled himself up slowly as he began to brush his teeth vigorously to get the vile taste from his mouth before following Ginny from the room.
"That sounds like a great idea. I know the different smells of potions will make you feel queasy. Here's your potions that you have to take I'll put the toast in now."
Harry swallowed the pre natal potions quickly curling up on the couch as he watched his family start their morning, the smell of James' porridge and Albus's eggs made his stomach roll slightly but thankfully he didn't need to run for the bathroom. The family owl (who Ginny had called Lightening secretly Harry thought it was a huge improvement on the last name she'd picked out for an owl) flew onto the arm of the couch just as Harry finished his order for Flourish and Blotts placing the book order onto her leg watching as she flew off.
"When are we going to tell the family. I know your Mum will want to know and Severus and Siri will want to know. Ron will probably faint from shock."
"If Ron says anything stupid the twins and Hermione will keep him in line." Ginny handed Harry the plate of toast sitting down next to her husband rubbing his upset stomach gently watching as he relaxed enough to eat.
"That's true. What's happening with the boys today?"
"Minerva offered to show James around the school and Mum already claimed Albus for the times I'm working. Remus and Tonks are coming for a visit with Teddy."
"That'll be nice. I um ...thought I'd go and talk to Albus in Minerva's office."
"He'll be very happy for us Harry. Surprise but happy. Since your staying home, maybe you'd like to help me with a project."
"What type of project?"
"A surprise for Hermione's birthday, I thought we could send them on a trip to Australia, when they went to get her parents they couldn't really enjoy it."
"Sounds good." Harry pushed the plate away after finishing half the toast suddenly feeling sick again.
Four year old James had been watching his parents conversation with interest especially after his Daddy came from the bathroom looking like he did after he'd eaten too much sweets. He was old enough to understand now that something was going on. (Like his grandfather before him) James had a habit of finding out about things he shouldn't.
"Mummy why is daddy not eating?" James asked curiously.
"Remember six weeks ago I told you Dad was going to the doctors to help him bring you a baby sister?"
"Uh huh."
"Well it was successful. In a few months time we get to find out whether it's a girl. But your Daddy's instincts have always been right. So no bouncing or sitting on his tummy okay."
"Okay Mummy."
The family moment was disturbed by a light knocking on the door, Harry pulled himself up slowly going to open the door smiling when he saw Remus, Tonks and Teddy with Molly Weasley close behind them. The moment Albus saw his grandma he was out of his seat and running to her. Harry couldn't help but laugh, his son was definitely won over by being looked after by Grandma when needed. Sometimes he wondered what she did with him during the mornings to get that sort of reaction.
"Good morning everyone. Molly I'll be working from home for a while but by that reaction I think he'll be more upset if he stays here."
"He likes feeding the birds and cooking with me. I'd be happy to still look after him. Are you feeling okay Harry?"
"We were going to tell you when you were all together but since you were there when I decided to do it. The implantation was successful. I'm pregnant."
Molly hurried over to them pulling him into a one armed hug letting out a squeal of excitement. From over her shoulder he could see Remus and Tonks grinning, he knew exactly what they were thinking, he was about to find out exactly how women felt when pregnant, but now it was happening he couldn't feel the normal things he should be feeling, in all honesty the only thing he could think about was the little girl with brown eyes and her mother's hair.
Five minutes later Molly had gathered herself together and taken Albus to The Burrow, Ginny was at her first class of the day and James was with Minerva for the morning. Curled up on the couch next to Remus and Tonks he watched his honorary uncle and his wife trying to get their heads around the situation. Closing his eyes he breathed out trying to focus on something other than the queasiness.
"Congratulations cub. I know this is going to be a lot of changes but if anyone can do it you can."
"Thanks Remus. I told Sev and Siri about it before it was done but I didn't want to get anyone else's hopes up until we knew for sure it had worked. Why exactly do they call it morning sicknesses when it's constant."
"It's different for everyone remember how sick Sev got."
"That's what he said when I told him I was going to do this." Harry lay a hand over his rolling stomach as the nausea made a return. Standing up quickly he made his way to the kitchen sink leaning over it and throwing up as he reached it. Letting out a low grown he felt a wet wash cloth on his neck.
"Thanks Tonks. I'm suddenly glad Healer Morris decided it would be best if I took some time off. I've decided to get my DADA mastery and my teachers degree."
"You'll ace it. How about I make you some ginger tea."
"That would be nice thank you. I'm sorry I'm not better company."
"It's normal Harry it's not like I haven't looked after you when you've had the stomach flu before."
"I'd forgotten about that. The Dursley's left me on my own again."
"Go sit down. Teddy come help me."
"But Mum..."
"No buts Teddy Lupin, what your godfather needs now is calm."
"Sorry Mum."
Harry watched the scene in front of him smiling happily. Everything was working out the way he'd hoped it would. Teddy still had his parents, he would know them, something he still wished he had been able to have. Laying down on the couch he felt his eyes droop closed as he fell asleep. He vaguely felt a cover being pulled over him as he slept but put it out of his mind. Once again he dreamt of a brown eyed red headed little girl. The baby girl he was going to give birth to. Maybe he had some seer blood. He'd have to look into it.
