Orion's hands trembled slightly as he reached for the fireplace, grabbing a handful of Floo powder. He threw it into the flames, which roared to life with a green hue. Leaning into the fire, he called out, "Healer Burns! We need you urgently!"

A moment later, the fire swirled, and Healer Burns stepped out into the room, her expression immediately shifting to one of concern when she saw Sirius on the couch, shivering and clutching his belly. "Orion, what happened?" she asked, moving quickly to Sirius's side.

"Sirius… he fell," Orion began, his voice strained with worry. "We were out for a walk, and the ground was slick with ice. He slipped and landed hard on his knees. Since then, he's been cramping really badly. The pain isn't stopping, and he's terrified."

Healer Burns nodded, her face serious as she knelt beside Sirius. She reached out to gently touch his arm. "Sirius, sweetheart, I'm going to help you. I need you to try and stay as calm as you can, alright?"

Sirius nodded weakly, his breath still coming in shaky gasps. He could barely focus through the haze of pain, but he clung to the hope that the healer could make it stop. "It… it hurts so much," he whispered, tears slipping down his cheeks.

Healer Burns gave him a reassuring smile. "I know, love. I'm going to do everything I can to help you feel better." She quickly but carefully examined him, her hands moving over his abdomen with practiced ease.

As she worked, Orion hovered nearby, his anxiety evident in the tightness of his expression. "Is he going to be alright?" he asked, his voice laced with fear.

Healer Burns looked up at Orion, her expression calm but serious. "The cramps could be from the impact of the fall, or they could be a sign of something more serious. I need to stabilize him first and then we'll see if anything else needs to be done. But rest assured, I'm going to take care of him."

Orion nodded, though the worry didn't leave his eyes. He knelt down beside Sirius, taking his son's hand in his own, squeezing it gently. "You're strong, Sirius. We're all right here with you."

Healer Burns took out her wand and began casting a series of diagnostic spells, her brow furrowing in concentration. The glow from her wand illuminated Sirius's pale face, showing the tension in his features as another wave of cramps hit him.

After a few moments, she frowned and muttered a spell under her breath. A warm, golden light enveloped Sirius's midsection, and slowly, the pain seemed to ebb, though it didn't disappear completely.

"I've managed to ease the cramps a bit," Healer Burns said, looking back up at Orion and Walburga. "But he's still in a lot of discomfort, and I'm concerned about the impact on his pregnancy. The fall might have caused some strain, so I need to monitor him closely."

Sirius, feeling the slight relief, let out a shaky breath, though he was still trembling from the residual pain and fear. "Thank you…" he whispered, his voice barely audible. He could feel the warmth of the spell easing the sharpest edges of the pain, but he was still scared.

Healer Burns placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "You're going to be alright, Sirius. I'm going to stay with you until the pain is under control, and we'll make sure nothing else is wrong."

Orion nodded gratefully, though his heart remained heavy with worry. He kept holding Sirius's hand, his grip firm and reassuring. "We're here with you, Sirius. Just focus on resting, okay? Let Healer Burns do her work."

Sirius closed his eyes, nodding weakly. His body was still trembling, and he felt utterly exhausted, but knowing that Healer Burns was there and that his parents were with him made it easier to breathe.

Healer Burns continued her work, casting spells and making sure Sirius was stable. Orion and Walburga stayed close, their worry palpable but tempered by the hope that Sirius was in good hands.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Healer Burns looked up, a small smile on her face. "The cramps are subsiding now. I've done some spells to prevent any further strain on his body, but Sirius will need to rest for the next few days. No more walks on the ice, alright?"

Orion let out a breath he didn't realize he'd been holding. "Thank you, Healer Burns. We'll make sure he rests."

Sirius nodded, his body still heavy with exhaustion, but the worst of the pain had passed. He squeezed Orion's hand, grateful for the comfort and support. "I'm sorry… for scaring everyone," he murmured.

Orion shook his head, leaning down to kiss Sirius's forehead. "Don't be, Sirius. We just want you to be safe and healthy. That's all that matters."

Healer Burns nodded in agreement. "You did well, Sirius. Now, let's focus on getting you comfortable and making sure you have everything you need to recover."

Sirius nodded, finally starting to feel a sense of relief as the pain continued to fade. With his family around him and Healer Burns by his side, he knew he was in good hands. The fear still lingered, but for the first time since the fall, he began to believe that everything would be alright.

An hour had passed since Healer Burns had administered the potion to halt Sirius's preterm labor. The atmosphere in the room was tense, though quieter now, with only the crackling of the fire filling the silence. Sirius lay curled up on the couch, his body still trembling from the ordeal. Walburga sat beside him, gently stroking his hair, while Orion paced anxiously near the fireplace.

Sirius had been dozing on and off, the exhaustion from the pain and fear weighing heavily on him. But suddenly, his body stiffened, and his eyes flew open as another wave of cramps hit him. This time, they felt different—sharper, more intense. He choked back a sob, his hands instinctively clutching his belly.

"It hurts," Sirius whimpered, his voice tight with pain. He curled in on himself, trying to breathe through the pain, but it felt like his body was betraying him. "Mum… Dad… it hurts so much…"

Orion, hearing the distress in his son's voice, rushed to his side. "Sirius, what's happening?" he asked urgently, his hand hovering over Sirius's back, unsure how to help.

Sirius gasped, trying to speak through the pain that was quickly spiraling out of control. "The cramps… they're back… It feels worse… I'm scared," he choked out, tears streaming down his face.

Walburga exchanged a panicked look with Orion before she turned to Sirius, her voice trembling as she tried to comfort him. "Shh, it's going to be okay, darling. We're right here with you."

But Sirius could barely hear her over the roaring pain in his abdomen. He felt like his body was being torn apart, and the fear of what that meant for his baby was overwhelming. "Please… make it stop…" he begged, his voice breaking as he sobbed uncontrollably.

Orion's heart clenched in his chest as he saw the terror in Sirius's eyes. He turned to Healer Burns, who had rushed back into the room upon hearing Sirius's cries. "Healer Burns, please, do something!" he pleaded, his voice thick with fear.

Healer Burns was already at Sirius's side, her face pale but determined. She quickly performed another diagnostic spell, her frown deepening as she saw the results. "The potion's effects are wearing off faster than I anticipated," she muttered, frustration clear in her voice.

Without hesitation, she pulled out another vial of potion, this one glowing with a faint blue light. "Sirius, I'm going to give you something stronger to try to stop the contractions again. I need you to drink this, alright?"

Sirius nodded weakly, barely able to focus through the haze of pain. Walburga helped him sit up slightly, her hands shaking as she supported him. Sirius took the vial with trembling hands, spilling some of the potion as he brought it to his lips, but managed to swallow most of it.

As the potion took effect, Healer Burns placed a hand on Sirius's shoulder, sending a pulse of calming magic through him. Slowly, the sharpness of the cramps began to dull, though it didn't disappear entirely.

Sirius let out a shaky breath, his body still curled up on the couch, trembling in agony. "It's… it's not stopping…" he whispered, his voice barely audible.

Healer Burns looked at Orion and Walburga, her expression grave. "We've slowed the contractions, but it's not enough. We need to take more drastic measures to stop this labor."

Orion's face went pale. "What do you mean? What else can we do?"

Healer Burns took a deep breath, her voice low and serious. "The only way to fully stop this labor is to stun the baby temporarily. It's a painful process, but it will give the baby time to grow and develop properly. We'll also need to stun your uterine muscles to prevent further contractions."

Sirius's eyes widened in fear. "Stun the baby? Will it hurt… will it be safe?"

Healer Burns nodded, her expression softening with sympathy. "It will be uncomfortable and distressing, but it's the best option we have to keep the baby from being born too early. We'll use a carefully measured spell to minimize any risk. The primary goal is to stabilize both you and the baby."

Orion's heart sank as he saw the fear in Sirius's eyes. He reached out, taking Sirius's hand in his own, his voice firm yet comforting. "We're going to get through this, Sirius. Healer Burns knows what she's doing. Just focus on getting through this, alright?"

Walburga nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with tears. "We're all here with you, Sirius. You're not alone."

Sirius nodded shakily, though the fear was still evident in his eyes. "Okay… do what you have to do. I trust you."

Healer Burns took a deep breath and prepared her wand. She muttered a series of incantations, her face set in concentration as she carefully performed the spell. A soft, shimmering light enveloped Sirius's abdomen, and he gasped as the sensation of the spell began to take effect.

Healer Burns worked swiftly, casting additional spells to stabilize Sirius's muscles and alleviate the pain. Sirius's body tensed and shivered as the process unfolded, the discomfort evident on his face. The pain was still there, but it was becoming more manageable as the contractions slowly subsided.

"There we go," Healer Burns said softly, her voice filled with reassurance. "The contractions should stop soon. I'm going to continue monitoring you closely."

Sirius let out a shaky breath, tears still streaming down his face as the intensity of the pain began to ebb. Orion and Walburga stayed close, their hands comforting and supportive as Sirius slowly relaxed into their care.

Healer Burns kept a close watch on Sirius, her face a mask of calm determination as she ensured that both mother and baby were stable. Orion and Walburga remained by Sirius's side, their worry giving way to cautious hope as they waited for the effects of the spells to fully take hold.

Sirius, still trembling and in agony, clung to the comforting presence of his parents and Healer Burns. The fear was still present, but with the labor finally under control, he began to feel a glimmer of relief.