Previously on A Tale Of Two Wizards Full Circle: Chapter 92
Gas smiled at the COO. "I am a bit tired. So much going on at home. Seana and I are finally moving to the new house on Saturday the Twenty First. I'll need a half day on Friday the Twentieth."
"Fine by me. Why not just put it on the calendar?"
"I did. I just like to hear myself talk. Speaking of hearing myself speak, I have a question."
Leaning back in his big COO chair, Emilio gestured for Gas speak. "You have the floor Mr. Maida."
"Well, Seana called earlier to inform me that we have received a revised invitation from the Wedding Planner regarding your wedding. Is it true you and Hermione have moved up the date?"
Emilio was caught. Of course it was true. However, neither Hermione nor himself had prepared a pat answer for the questions. Then he thought about it. He didn't have to explain it all. He just had to answer. Looking Gas directly in the eye, Emilio gave his answer.
"Yes Gas we have."
There hadn't been anything more for Gas to say. He had his answer. "Alright then Mr. COO. Seana and I will definitely be there. Talk to you later."
As soon as Gas' arse cleared the door, Emilio had his phone in hand texting Hermione's
{RECIPIENT}: Hermione.
Our Wedding Planner is working faster than a Niffler that has spotted gold. Gas just asked about the new wedding date. I gave him a four word answer (yes Gas we have) and a direct look. He left my office at full speed. Do we need to discuss having some pat answer? Let me know because the questions will be coming.
Hermione opened the text and laughed almost as loudly as Hannah Potter. When her fiance got in from work, she planned to assure him that a four word answer (with interchangeable names) would do.
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A Tale Of Two Wizards Full Circle: Chapter 93
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Time and situations had moved quickly from the evening of November 12 2009.
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Gas & Seana finalized their move to Six Tudor Lane on Saturday November 21st. Their mini mansion was not named Malfoy anything. They chose to simply call their home The Maida Residence. Gas, Seana and Evan had plenty of room for themselves and any and all future little Maidas.
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James Wooley had come aboard MCC as Chief Marketing Officer on December 1st as planned and began making his mark straightaway working mostly in conjunction with the Fourth Levels. The one thing he hadn't done was spend months at The Luxe Hotel. Within a month of arriving in London, Theo Nott had found James a lovely, fully equipped, three bedroom, four bath fit for a CMO. It had taken James almost another month to get it all set up, but all Fourth Levels at MCC had been eager to lend a hand to the newest Beast.
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During the Christmas holidays, Ilaria had invited Arthur and Molly Weasley to Sunday dinner. Although surprised, Molly and Arthur gladly accepted the invitation to meet Celia's parents. After an exchange of small gifts, the parents had been thrilled with the announcement that Celia and Ron were engaged. Emiliano and Ilaria had beamed as brightly as the Weasleys having gotten confirmation of something they had suspected all along. Their daughter was finally settling down. After a brief conversation with her parents, Celia and Ron had been allowed to rename Lozier Estate to Il Nido (The Nest). Neither Emiliano nor Ilaria was enthused by the name, but it was no longer their home. The name would do. It had been a great time which included a great deal of family bonding. Both Ilaria and Molly were pleased to have met a new friend.
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Hermione and Emilio were Bonded in a beautiful wedding on January 10th 2010. The Fieldcrest Venue was dressed out in a spectacular manner. Grace had outdone herself as well. The entire family including Louis had participated in one way or another. Emilio, who was as emotional as he'd ever been was first to admit the sight of Hermione walking to him in that amazing, white, beaded gown had brought tears to his eyes. Scorp the little parrot had been second and an almost teary Matt had come in third. Ilaria and Carmela had held onto each other for dear life while their husbands remained in the background beaming.
Of course, by that time, everyone in the family was aware of Hermione's condition. Emilio had taken a lot of ribbing about getting his bride pregnant before the wedding, but the wizards held their tongues when Hermione was around. The Lozier family had moved into their fully set up new home at Four Tudor Lane directly after the honeymoon. Scorp was happy about his new home but ecstatic over the fact he got to call Emilio dad. In addition, he had gotten to spend two weeks with his Nonnas and Nonnos. He had talked their ears off.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potter had welcomed seven pounds ten ounce James Sirius Potter in
March of 2010. The couple couldn't have been happier. For a long period of time, the loud Mrs. Potter used her inside voice so she wouldn't scare James to death. Hermione's stomach at six months was bigger than Hannah's at nine months. Hermione got a bit cross several times over stomach comparisons. She had gotten tired of hearing how big her stomach was. Emilio had grinned like a fool when comparisons were made, but only out of Hermione's sight. He was just happy Potter baby hadn't been born on his birthday.
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Also in March, Sal and Seth had offered Emiliano, who had been extensively vetted a top position at SSE London. Emiliano had a proven business track record, the experience, some knowledge of the Import Export area as well as eagerness to learn which was exactly what SSE needed. Emiliano had walked confidently into his first day as Head of Business at SSE London.
With Emiliano at work, Ilaria had been able to spend loads of time with her very pregnant daughter-in-law and grandson. Sometimes, she had to stop and take several deep breaths to keep herself from continually grinning.
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SSE London turned out to be as magnificent as Sal and Seth had hoped. The building had been finished and done by the beginning of April 2010 and eighty percent occupied by the end of May. Adam and Dorcas with a bit of help from several of the FF had worked wonders on what they had been charged to do. Seth joked with Sal he should check with the heavily pregnant Hermione to see if she wanted a position. Sal was so happy about SSE London he didn't bother to get upset when Seth tossed around the cheek.
Ironically, once SSE was built and ready, Carmela offered to come lend her expertise to the new hires without being asked. Additionally, to their surprise Willem had also volunteered one week to assist in the newly built warehouse. Sal and Seth had been ecstatic. With a few adjustments at SSE Milan, Sal and Seth had made it all happen.
Scorp and Hermione were extremely happy Nonna Mela stopped by to see them on her way home through the floo. Willem had been happy to see and have dinner with Gas and Seana several times during the week he worked in London as well. He was proud Gas had done so well for himself even though, after all these years, Willem still missed his right hand wizard. Seana had to break up the nostalgia party when Gas and Willem got into their cups.
Matt and Mila have been engaged for seven months and for six of those months, Matt has been pushing Mila to set a date. Mila, who had the ring and was sure of their relationship wanted to have her business in London up and running before thinking about a wedding
date.
The completion of SSE London made Matt happy because it meant his fiancee could move her shop to London. Mila, who was happy about everything had delegated moving her belongings from Belgium to London to her favorite three wizards, Matt, Pat and Davy. The three had gotten the job done even as an irritable Matt stayed upset Mila wouldn't move into a home with him instead a flat of her own. In the end, Mila firmly advised Matt they would move in together after the Bonding. Matt had finally given up arguing knowing his and Mila's day was coming.
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On the evening of Thursday, June 24th, Hermione was sitting on the couch chuckling over the nonsense coming out of Emilio's mouth. He had come home from work in a very humorous mood. Evidently, the CEO, CMO and CFO were giving him the business about the size of his coming child.
"That's right Mrs Lozier laugh it up. However, I expect you to put Matt, James and Gas in their place when you see them this weekend. It is your child as much as it's mine."
Hermione broke out in a laugh. "Slow down Mr. Lozier. If I remember correctly, it was you who chose to share the results of our visits to Obstetrics Healer Franks. Our child is going to be a big baby. Nothing wrong with that. And please stop with the nonsense. I've had a back ache all day and laughing only exacerbates it."
Emilio summoned a Guinness and was about to respond to Hermione but Scorpius Malfoy Lozier had realized his dad was home and wanted to be seen and heard.
"Dad? You're home from work. I hear you. I learned some new words today and I helped Crissy dust. Mum was walking really slow today. I think my baby is trying to get out."
Emilio reached out to rub Hermione's huge belly whispering a bit of cheek before answering Scorp. "Walking slow were you? Is our baby trying to get out? Good evening young wizard. Your dad is home to see his family and have dinner. Come down and greet me. Careful on the stairs."
Scorp frowned up. He was always careful on the stairs. "Alright dad. I'll be careful. I think we're having…"
"Let what we are having for dinner be a surprise to your hard working dad. Right now, I expect a greeting and a brief summation of your day."
"Summation. Is that a vegetable? Crissy hasn't taught me that word yet."
Emilio glanced at Hermione who was doing her best to keep from laughing out loud. Their son was just too much and her back hurt when she laughed.
"Summation means dad wants you to give him a brief sum up of what you did with your day."
"Okay mum, okay."
After giving Emilio a tight hug, Scorp was ready to sum up.
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While father and son were summing up, Hermione headed to the kitchen to set the table or rather let her wand set the table. Emilio watched as his wife wide leg waddled to the kitchen and began to wonder if Scorp was onto something. Hermione's gait and pace were different even from the previous day. Scorp, who was still talking when Emilio jumped up to follow Hermione to the kitchen got a bit frightened and followed Emilio.
"Mum, dad. Is it time to eat? Is mum sick?"
Leaning her full weight on the counter, Hermione suddenly hunched over with pain written all over her face assuring Scorp she wasn't sick.
Hermione was assuring Scorp, but she wasn't assuring Emilio. "Scorp, please call Crissy to come get you."
Scorp was rattled. Instead of responding to Emilio, he began pleading with his mum. "But mum. We didn't….."
Emilio didn't wait for Scorp to call anyone. He shouted for the elves. "CRISSY! DUSTY!"
Pop.
Pop.
Crissy and Dusty were in front of Emilio but looking sideways at their mistress. Crissy smelled blood. As usual, Dusty spoke without being asked.
"Yes Mr. Emilio. I'm here. You need me to take care of Mrs. Hermione?"
Emilio who had promised to remain cool and calm when Hermione went into labor replied to Dusty. "I'll take care of Mrs. Hermione. I'll need you to take Scorp upstairs to his room. Crissy, bring down Mrs. Hermione's hospital case then fix dinner for Scorp. Elder please.
Pop.
Elder was there. The senior elf had been feeling certain vibrations all day but would never act unless called or if he sensed danger.
"I'm here Mr. Emilio."
"Good. I'll need you to take charge of the house while I take Mrs. Hermione to the hospital. See that Scorp gets dinner, uses the toilet then reads a book. You three are to watch over our boy. Please let him know mum is alright. I'll pop back when I can."
"Yes sir Mr. Emilio. We all be doing what you want."
By this time, Hermione had tears in her eyes. "Please love. Get my case so we can go, but I'll need a change of underwear first. I believe our child is pushing its way out as we stand here."
Emilio grabbed the case from Crissy with one hand and put his arm around Hermione with the other. "If Obstetrics Healers at St Mungo's can't handle a pair of wet knickers, we are going to teach them this evening."
Turning into apparition, they were gone.
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As soon as Emilio and Hermione were out of sight, Elder sought out Dusty who began speaking before the elf could utter a word.
"I know you're in charge Elder. I'll be doing exactly what Mr. Emilio said and I'm going to listen to everything you say. I don't want to be put out of our home."
Patting Dusty on the back, Elder nodded at her. "That's good. We all going to do what Mr. Emilio told us to do. Stay with the young mister until Crissy brings his dinner. After that, we're going to watch over him real good."
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The door to the study had been part way open. Louis had heard everything. Hermione and Emilio were having a child, Matthias was engaged. Seth was just about married to Sal and their newest satellite. The future was upon them. In his feelings, Louis called out.
"IdaCaleb1."
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Because Emilio hadn't had a chance to call ahead, Healer Franks had to be paged. However, she was at Hermione's bedside in less than two minutes.
"Hello Mr. Lozier. I'll need to you to step out while I examine our girl."
Emilio wanted to protest but didn't want to chance upsetting Hermione. They had discussed this day over and over. He was to do what he was told when she went into labor. Leaving his wife in pain was what he had to do. He and Hermione had also discussed false labor so, even though he wanted to, Emilio didn't text or call anyone. There would be time enough after Healer Franks told him what was what or baby Lozier pushed his or her way out. He did what most first time father's would do. He paced up and down waiting to be told what to do next.
Ten minutes later, Healer stepped out to explain what was going on. "Hermione and the baby are doing fine. Your wife is in active labor but your child, who is bigger than normal is having a bit of trouble turning head down. There's no cause to worry Emilio. If we have to take measures, we will. I've given Hermione a weak potion to help her along. You may go in now. Practice what we have spoken about. If she feels well enough, sit her up and rub her back, let her have a walk around the room, or let her lie there and just rub her stomach. Do any or all. I'll check her again fifteen minutes. I suspect Hermione will be ready to go to the delivery room at that time."
Emilio was excited, ecstatic and nervous all in one. His baby was on its way. His second fondest wish was coming true. All those years he had waited were coming to fruition this night.
"Thank you Healer Franks. Although I'm not sure my wife will let me touch her, I'll try any and all."
Healer Franks grinned and lightly touched Emilio on the arm. "Believe me Emilio. I've heard it all before. You'll be fine."
Emilio stepped into the room to be greeted by a wife whose face was contorted in pain. Leaving a kiss on Hermione's forehead, he asked if he could rub her stomach. She answered as though he had asked an entirely different question.
"I'm afraid for the baby Em. It won't turn around. The pain is unbearable. I don't remember this much pain with Scorp. Merlin, Merlin, Merlin. Please don't let anything happen to our child."
Hermione's fear was rubbing off on Emilio. Holding one of Hermione's hands, he began rubbing her stomach. "Please don't talk like that love. Our child is going to be fine. We are going to be fine."
Just as Hermione began squeezing his hand so tightly the circulation was nearly shut off, Healer Franks came hurrying into the room.
"Please step aside Mr. Lozier. I need to close the curtain one more time."
It hadn't taken five seconds before Healer Franks was calling for transport wizards to move Hermione into the delivery room.
"Come Mr. Lozier. You'll need to put on a cap, mask and gown. Your wife is about to have a baby."
Although overjoyed, Emilio was shaking like a leaf. His big baby was about to be born and he was a wreck.
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Through the grace of Merlin, Healer Franks had been right on the mark. The Lozier baby was pushing itself out even before they could get Hermione properly on the delivery table. So, at 9:15 pm on Thursday June 24th, 2010, the Lozier baby boy was born weighing nine pounds eight ounces and stretching out twenty one inches. He was a big boy.
Laying his head on Hermione's shoulder as the maternity witches cleaned her up, Emilio whispered against her neck. "You've done it love. We have a son. A big son."
As the pain hadn't quite subsided, Hermione had to smile through it. "Still on about our big baby then? I suggest you give it a rest for now. We have a boy which we already decided would be named Emil. In six weeks we can get started making a girl who will be named Emelia."
Emilio began choking still with a wide grin on his face. "I'm not sure I'll ever be ready to see you go through this again. We have two amazing sons. Let that be enough for now."
Hermione tried to laugh, but was interrupted as the healer brought Emil James Lozier over to bond with his parents. Neither Hermione nor Emilio reacted when the healer commented that they had a really big boy.
The healer allowed Hermione and Emilio five minutes with Emil before taking him to his crib.
"The transport wizards will be here shortly to take you to your private room which will give us time to get Hermione into clean clothes, and allow time as well for daddy to have a face wash. We have to get the baby properly cleaned up, but he will be brought to your room within the half hour to be fed."
Emilio gave Hermione's hand one last squeeze before planting a kiss on her lips. "I'll see you in the room."
Hermione gave a weak smile. "Alright love."
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After washing his face, Emilio sent a group text to all the usual suspects.
{Sender}: Emilio
{Recipients}: Group
Get those gifts ready. Your COO and his wife have welcomed Emil James Lozier into the world tonight at 9:10 pm. My boy weighed in at 9lbs 8oz and is 21 inches long. You all may now stop joking about the size of my child because he's here and he is big. Hermione is a champion. I never want to see her go through this again.
Even before Transport brought Hermione to the room, Emilio began receiving return texts.
{Matt and Mila}:
Congratulations daddy. About never wanting to see Hermione go through that again, I have more thoughts but will hold them until we can speak face to face. My love and good wishes to Hermione. Scorp will go out of his mind. See all three of you soon.
{James}:
Congratulations to you, Hermione and Emil. Is his middle name what I think it is? See you soon.
{Hannah and Harry}:
Congratulations to you both. We'll visit when you get home. Love to you both. Harry says congratulations.
{Gas and Seana}:
Best wishes from the Maidas. Congratulations daddy COO.
{Fausto and Carmela}:
Oh my goodness. My newest grandson will be helping Scorp with his numbers. Congratulations love. I adore the name Emil. Fausto and I will see you and Hermione tomorrow.
{Emiliano and Ilaria}:
Congratulations to you, Hermione and Emil. I know Emil is as handsome as his father and Nonno. I can't wait to meet him. Your father says congratulations as well. We'll see you tomorrow.
{Seth}:
Congratulations brother. You'll have your hands full with two sons. Give Hermione my regards.
{Sal}:
I'm an uncle for real. I'm wondering why Emil's middle name isn't Salvatore. Congratulations. I'll give the father and new mother a chance to breathe but I'll see you all soon.
{Theo}:
Congratulations Emilio and Hermione.
Emilio smiled at the speed with which his family had responded. Two minutes later, he didn't have any more time to think about texts. The Transport wizards had arrived and were moving his wife, the love of his life, the mother of his child into her bed.
Leaning over to kiss Hermione, Emilio tried to run his fingers through her hair.
"Ouch!"
"Sorry love. I think your hair knows you've just had a baby. I think it's time for my Sleakeasy spell."
"Alright Mr. Lozier. What are you waiting for? I don't want Emil to think his mum is some hairy beast. Spell away."
Five seconds later, Hermione's hair was a mass of shiny, Sleakeasy waves. Just in time because Emil James Lozier was being wheeled into the room to visit with his mum and dad.