Chapter Forty- Two:

Two months later, Daphne Black grabs her back in the middle of History class. Tracy and Pansy rush her up to the Hospital Wing. Enyo pops to Jake's side. "Chief, your wife was just taken to the Infirmary. I think that son of yours is on his way." Jake thanks her and rushes up to the sick room. There he finds his wife already on the birthing table. "That was quick."

"Not on this end. This hurts, Jacob." Daphne snaps at him. "Hey, shh. Save your energy for pushing love. He will come when he is ready. Is there something you want me to do?"

"I really don't think you'll have time for doing much. This one is on his way." Madame Pomphrey remarks as she gets into position between Daphne's legs. "Mrs. Black, you are eight centimeters dilated and completely effaced. I can't do much for pain at this point. We'll have to do this without drugs." The nurse tells the woman. Daphne's eyes widen. She is already in more pain that she has ever felt.

Jake kisses his wife's cheek. "She may not be able to, but I know someone that can." Jake thinks hard towards Edward. 'Man, you owe me a few. Could you get Jasper to come up to the Hospital wing? Daphne is past the point where she can be given any pain potions or an epidural.' Jake isn't able to finish his thought before the southern vampire is in the wing with his wife. He and Alice walk right up to the bed. "Jacob, you and Allie hold Daphne's hands. I'll help with the pain. Daphne, I am going to be above your head. Don't worry about breaking anyone, that is the good thing about being what we are, we heal quickly. And Jake is always good for a heater." His joke lands and Daphne smiles at the man.

As a unit, the five welcome William Landon Black into the world. The seven pound four ounce baby boy was twenty inches long and already had a crown of blonde hair and his father's tan skin. Enyo tells Jake that she'll have Dobby bring Billy over to see his grandson along with Old Quil to bless the baby.

The visitors start pouring in. Astoria and Vince with the elder Greengrasses. 'Tori takes one look at her nephew and falls in love. Landon and Catherine Greengrass are overjoyed by their grandson. Harry and Hermione send a month's worth of diapers, wipes and "Baby's First" piggy bank. The sight made Landon crow about his grandson learning at his and Daphne's knee about finance.

"He will also learn about his tribal heritage. He is the son of the chief of the tribe." Daphne speaks up. "Will will have to spend some time each summer over in Washington learning how to lead his people. If he has the need, he'll have to learn to lead the pack also. It's his birthright through his father's blood." She will not have her father overtake Will's upbringing. Daphne loves her father very much, but he still has a few tweaks of pureblooded views to overcome.

"Thank you." Jake whispers as he brings his son over to meet the newly arrived pack members. The men immediately knee before their future chief.

It is one happy Headmistress that stands and announces the birth of William Landon Black to the room that night. "All three are doing well and are healthy, according to Madame Pomphrey. On that good news, let's eat." Minerva sits down and enjoys the meal before her.

The elves had asked Harry through Dobby and Winky what he and Hermione had for meals while on their honeymoon. Tonight's feast had both Harry's salad and Hermione's lobster and shrimp fettuccine. Dobby and Winky asked if they would be able to include the meal on their offerings for the company. Harry agreed with a smile.

The elves make sure that the couple's meal is whatever the "special" is for that night in the Great Hall.

The Potters now know that they are going to have one of each. They settled pretty quickly on the names. Lilyrose Emma Potter and Remmett James Potter. The next task was naming godparents. This was difficult for both couples. Daphne and Jake decided to go with Tracy and Marcus and Sam and Emily. Harry and Hermione both wanted to honor both sides as well, so they chose Luna and Orion and Nico and Thalia.

Remus is now a daily visitor along with the elder Potters. Lily and Hestia both sit with Hermione and help with planning the nursery, which they will do while Hermione is in the Hospital ward. The three professors also help keep the couple up to date with their classes. As they don't have much else to do, they are beyond the seventh years. Hermione and Harry know that once the babies are born, they'll be ready for the NEWTs. They may be too tired for the test, but ready otherwise.

Over the last couple months, it has occurred to Hermione, that she may just want out of the limelight also. The bookstore idea of Harry's is looking more inviting with every day that goes by.

Winky comes into the bedroom with a tray for breakfast and the Daily Prophet under her arm. "What's Aunt Rita on about today?" Hermione asks the elf.

"I would not know, Mrs. Hermione. She is an odd character and I really only want to deal with her when I need to." Winky admits to her. The couple have finally broken the two elves of their way of speaking. Both now speak like their masters and friends.

"Hogwarts: From Wedding Capital to Baby Central"

by Rita Snape

News has reached my ears from my husband, Professor Snape, that the first child of the Marriage Law has been born.

William Landon Black, named for his grandfathers, William "Billy" Black of Washington, U.S. and Lord Landon Greengrass of Manchester England, was born yesterday afternoon.

I am sure that my husband is hoping for another green robe in eleven years, but we both wish the child and his family the best of luck.

Severus went on to say that Mrs. , the former Luna Lovegood, is doing well. She is in her fifth month of pregnancy. Mr. St. Rosa is still one beaming man, with impending fatherhood.

My favorite foil and his wife, Hermione are close to term with their twins. Severus says that his niece, Mrs. Potter, is getting to the point of sounding like him. Those Snape genes have to come out in other ways than just being good at Potions.

Word come to me from our new friends in the Mars extended family that Mars cousins the Jackson's are trying for a child now. As are the Malfoy couple.

I personally think it's a matter of time, before we hear of a Weasley pregnancy or adoption in the case of Fred and Jane.

As for me, no news on this front. I just knew you would ask.

Tra'