Chapter 56: Accepting your fate
Images, snapshots of her life, regrets, unfulfilled wishes, all the things you hate yourself not pursuing, those are the things that Nymphadora is seeing as she's expecting her death, she's on the ground with her eyes closed waiting for Hermione to kill her, but the time keeps moving forward and she doesn't hear the young woman conjuring the killer spell, that makes her feel worse and worse.
This was more like torture, she doesn't think that Hermione has regretted her choices or that she's not sure about doing this, Nymphadora doesn't care, she accepted her death a long time ago, that was something natural, dying is part of life too, she was just going to continue with the life cycle, she escaped the last time and she knew that there was no possible way for her to get out of this one.
She was so convinced of her death that she was getting impatient, Hermione still was torturing her, so, Nymphadora decided to taunt her, so she could already kill her, her legs made her feel pain, but as soon as she opened her eyes, Nymphadora was surprised by another sight that she wasn't expecting, her colleagues, the rest of the team, they were around them and they were pointing their wands at Hermione.
- Guys… - Nymphadora mumbled, tears threatening to fall, but still, she tried to be brave.
Hermione was getting desperate, she was looking everywhere, trying to find a way to escape from this situation, but she doesn't seem to find it.
- Don't even try apparating away… We already conjured an anti-apparition charm… It's over Hermione, it's time for you to surrender, don't make things worse for you – Amelia told her from the other side.
The older redhead looked serious and imponent, this is what happens when you mess with her people, things won't end well for you if you try it.
- Don't move… Or I'll kill this bitch! – Hermione said pointing her wand back to Nymphadora.
The rest of the team got worried and they were ready to fire their spells towards the young woman, but the chief quickly stopped them, as for Nymphadora, she felt useless right now, her whole team was in a bad situation as she felt that it was her fault for being in this situation, a professional Auror shouldn't be having problems like this.
Nymphadora was waiting for something to happen, but she was sick of that, she wanted to do something, she hated waiting for things to happen and solve everything, she tried to think if she can do something about this situation, and then an idea came into her mind.
Nymphadora looked at her ex-girlfriend Hestia, she looked worried, Nymphadora stared directly at her eyes, Hermione was distracted with Dora's colleagues, a crazy idea came into Nymphadora's head, this could end well or pretty bad but at least they will know, there was a connection between Nymphadora and Hestia, the metamorph looked at her former lover and nodded at her.
Nymphadora was ready to put her idea in action, she used her transforming abilities and changed her height, now she looked like a ten-year-old kid, but she still was strong, she surprised Hermione by tackling her and biting the hand which she was using to hold her wand and the bushy-haired woman quickly let go the wand and the rest of the Aurors walked towards them to restrict Hermione's movements.
Nymphadora felt happy, she was panting, finally, all the emotional stress and the things she had to live for the past few minutes and at least twelve hours all that horror was over, she landed on the ground and stared at the sky, the rain had stopped and the clouds were moving, letting some sunlight to pass beyond them, Nymphadora wanted to cry, she wanted to release all the emotions she experimented, but she was tired, too tired of all the things that happened during the night, she ended up falling asleep and she didn't know what happened after she saw that the team arrested Hermione.
A few hours later passed until Nymphadora finally woke up, she was having some problems with her eyes, everything looked blurry, she looked everywhere and then she realized that she was in a room, she recognized the design of the room, she had been in a place like this before, more exactly when her aunt Bella was harmed during that mission in which Harry participated.
Nymphadora yawned and stretched her limbs, she felt relieved as if a weight has been lifted from her shoulders, she was still trying to recover from the tiredness when suddenly she was embraced by someone, she started to hear some sobs and she recognized who it was.
- Mom!? – Nymphadora was surprised but happy to see her mother once again.
- You finally woke up… You silly girl, you got us worried! – Andy sobbed and Nymphadora couldn't help but look at her mother with pity in her eyes, she felt guilty for making her feel like that.
- I'm sorry mom – Nymphadora said before embracing her back and then the sobs stopped.
Andy looked strangely at her daughter who was a little confused in this sudden change of attitude.
- What is it, mom? Is there something on my face? – Asked Nymphadora surprised by her mother's sudden change of attitude.
- No dear… It's just that, this is the first time you have ever apologized for one of your actions – Andy wiped her tears as she said that.
- Well… I guess I changed… A "nearly death" experience does that to you – Nymphadora said with a weak smile.
- So… You're finally awake – Another person entered inside the room.
It was her aunt Bella, she walked inside with some muffins covered with nuts, Nymphadora was already licking her lips in anticipation for the sweet stuff.
- Come on, take all of them, you'll need any energy you can get… They sell good muffins here – Bella handled the whole pack with three muffins.
Nymphadora accepted them with happiness and she was devouring them as if she was some kind of predator and the muffins her prey, Andy and Bella laughed.
- Just like I imagined… You're starving, don't worry I already asked the hospital kitchen to bring you something delicious, you can get some interesting stuff in this hospital – Bella told her before she sat on the edge of the bed and caressed her niece's cheeks.
Dora was too focused on eating to care about the way her aunt was touching her, she was taking some muffin that ended up in her cheeks and ate it.
- Yes, after all, you slept for almost twelve hours – Andy sat on the other side of the bed, and after hearing that Nymphadora was on the verge of throwing out the muffin she was chewing.
The stern look her mother gave her made her swallow the whole thing and look at them with a shocked expression.
- Twelve hours? Are you serious? – Asked the metamorph before chewing more of the muffin.
- Yes, don't worry, nothing happened to your body during the fight, you were just too tired… Emotionally and physically – Bella answered with a soft smile on her face.
- It was a rough day indeed – Andy added and Bella nodded.
Nymphadora was glad that nothing happened to her or Bella, but she was more worried about another person.
- And what about… Harry? – Nymphadora asked – Is he okay? – She was curious.
A part of her was scared that the boy has died while she was sleeping, after all, he was wounded, she was scared of losing him, but she tried to stay positive she knew that he was a fighter and he couldn't be defeated so easily.
- He's okay… He needed some blood transfusion but he's recovering, the doctors are quite amazed at the resistance of his body… I'm not – Andy explained with a smirk, she was confident about her lover's abilities.
- He's strong after all… I have no fear to say that he's the strongest wizard of this time… Of course, not even him can fight against the speed of a bullet and worse of all, fired from his back, but thankfully nothing bad happened, they managed to get another bullet from his body, but that's all – Bella said with a smile while blushing – Right now he's with Cissy, he woke up an hour before you, actually – Bella added while smirking.
- I want to see him – Nymphadora quickly got on her feet.
- Yes, let's go but… Let's just not enter directly, your aunt wanted to talk to him first… About, you know – Andy told her.
Nymphadora was confused for a few minutes until she realized what her mother meant, they got on their feet and walked towards Harry's room, even if Dora felt a little tired, there are some things that she wanted to say to Harry and she couldn't wait anymore to tell him about it.
Meanwhile with Harry and Narcissa...
Harry was smiling, he was feeling a little tired yet due to the blood transfusion but still, he was in a good mood, Narcissa was sitting on the right side of his bed, he felt happy that she was here.
- How do you feel Harry? Are you conscious? – Asked Narcissa a little worried about him.
- Yes… I'm just… A little tired, you know? Going around from place to place in that uncomfortable trunk makes you feel like that, and even after all that, the pain potions that they gave me made me feel a little tired but I still feel conscious, don't worry, you can tell me anything – Harry said with a soft smile.
Harry was using classic blue patient robes, and his eyes seemed a little tired but it was due to the effects of the pain potions, still, he just needed some time to get past the effects, he felt good right now and he even feels ready to face whatever thing Narcissa wanted to tell him.
The moment she entered she had a classical expression that was telling him that she wanted to talk about something important, he thought that she was going to yell at him, but she ended up crying.
She was worried that she might not see him again and that made him feel guilty, he hated himself at that moment, the last thing he wanted was to give more worries to her and her sisters, but once she calmed and she realized that he was fine and good, she smiled and looked at happy to see him fully recovered.
But she seemed anxious about other things, his experience with women was telling him that something was bothering her and he wanted to know if he could do something to help her.
- There's something important I need to tell you – Narcissa said with a serious expression.
- Yes… You can tell me anything – Harry said with a soft smile as he gently grabbed her hand.
Narcissa smiled at the gesture, but still, that didn't ease her worries, she quickly changed her expression for a more worried one.
- Harry… I was afraid of losing you… And worst of all you would have never found out about the news I'm going to tell you right now – Narcissa was ready but she needed some extra time.
They were staring at each other's eyes, and Harry was eager to know what the blonde was going to tell him, she closed her eyes and inhaled deeply.
- Harry… I'mpregnant – She said so fast that it took Harry a lot to get it.
He was confused he didn't know what she had told him.
- I'm sorry Cissa… But, can you not rush on your words? – Harry asked feeling confused at the way she was talking to him, it was so fast that he had difficulties understanding her.
Narcissa wanted to run away and not tell him, but she needed to be brave, she had to prepare him, she couldn't announce such shocking news to him instantly.
- Harry… Last night after we heard about your disappearance, I ended up losing consciousness – She told him and he nodded – Poppy went to our home to check on me and she found that I was fine, I was just too tired but it was thanks to other reasons – Narcissa gulped – I'm not going to bore you with details but… The thing here is that… I'm pregnant Harry – She confessed before gulped – I'm pregnant, I'm carrying your child right now – Narcissa confessed while caressing her belly.
Harry was stunned, he thought that his hearing wasn't as good as he thought.
- Wait a minute… Did I hear bad or you told me that you're pregnant!? – Asked Harry with clear confusion in his voice.
Narcissa wasn't expecting that reaction coming from the younger man but she ended up nodding, Harry was surprised, at first he remained stoic, his expression didn't change, he was thinking about the importance of those words, they held a heavy meaning, it meant a lot of responsibility and Narcissa was getting worried that he hadn't said anything.
And suddenly, Harry smiled, but that wasn't all, he started laughing, loudly but not maniacal it was a burst of joyous laughter that was echoing through her oom, Narcissa was surprised to see him that happy, she was getting worried.
- No way! I'm going to be a father! – Harry said loudly before getting on his feet to kiss Narcissa.
The older woman was surprised that Harry managed to get up in that state and kiss her, the kiss didn't last too much as Harry decided to cut it to hug her.
- That's the best news I could have ever received! – Harry said happily as he joined his forehead against Narcissa's one.
Narcissa couldn't hide it anymore, she was smiling and crying at the same time, she hugged Harry once again and kissed him while she was still crying, both of them landed on the bed, she ended up on top of him, Harry was surprised but it didn't take him too long to move his hands towards Narcissa's big ass.
Neither Harry nor Narcissa cared that they were in a hospital where many people have been before and many will come after him, Narcissa missed him so much that she wanted to do it here, but sadly, they couldn't continue as the door of the room was opened and they heard a known person clarifying her voice.
Narcissa quickly separated from Harry and got on her feet.
- Girls… This isn't what it looks like – Narcissa said a little uncomfortable.
- Yes, yes… Look, let's get you something to eat, you need it, you have been here since they brought him – Bella took the blonde to get her to another place, Andy moved with them before she winked at her daughter.
Now that Dora and Harry were alone, they felt a little ashamed, they didn't know what to say the situation was a little uncomfortable, but they decided to be brave.
- Dora—Harry – Both of them said at the same time.
They looked at each other and laughed.
- Please Harry, let me speak first – Dora said and Harry nodded at her – I wanted to apologize… For what I said a few days ago – Nymphadora said and she was waiting for Harry to yell at and not forgive her.
Nymphadora had her eyes closed waiting for the rampage but it didn't happen, instead, she heard Harry's laugh, she was about to get angry to complain about his disrespectful attitude but Harry quickly stopped her.
- I'm sorry Dora… It's just that… I was going to say the same thing – Harry confessed before laughing once again.
Dora remained stoic and she didn't know how to react, but a few moments later she joined Harry in the laughter, it seems like their worries and fears didn't make sense.