Fred Weasley One Shots

Namesake

request: this was sort of requested by a friend, but i added a bit to it... so i give you...

Dad!Fred x Mum!Reader

WC: 3k

Warnings: marriage, childbirth (brief - see note below), parenting, namesakes, looking back at memories, fluff

Note: the first scene is the childbirth scene, if this is a source of discomfort for you, feel free to scroll past until the next * break

original post - https://thisismynerdyself.tumblr.com/post/639984445797122048/namesake

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"FRED!" you screamed through labored breaths as you continued fighting off the pain that spread from your lower abdomen. "Ahhhhh WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO ME?"

Fred's hand was clutched tightly in yours, oh so tightly, your grip crushing his fingers as you refused to relinquish your hold. He stayed close to your side as the waves of excruciating pain ripped through your body. He felt horrible for the state you were in, but nothing could cloud the excitement at what this day would result in. "Now now, my dove, this was both of our doing, so let's not get too angry at me, please."

You turned your head and stared piercingly at him, but recognizing the slight fear dancing between his eyes, you softened your gaze, but not your grip. "I'm sorry, please, just GET THIS THING OUT OF ME!" You cried out again as Fred shot his gaze toward the end of the bed.

Your midwife, a sweet older woman named Caroline crouched at your feet ready to bring your first child into the world. She was highly recommended by a few coworkers of yours and she was an absolute angel when helping you prepare for this particular moment in time. Yet nothing could truly prepare you for just what would come.

Fred reached his hand up to brush the sweat-soaked hair from your face, his touch sending a wave of comfortable warmth through you, filling you with a momentary calm amidst the storm. "Any minute now, Y/N, you're doing so wonderfully." Fred leaned down to press a loving kiss to your forehead.

In the minutes that passed, you pushed harder than ever before to deliver your very first child. When you laid eyes on the fragile little being in Caroline's arms, you leaned your head back in relief as you began breathing normally once more. You had done it. You brought a child into the world. Your heart was filled with all the love you could muster.

Carefully, Caroline cleaned the newborn and laid them gently into Fred's arms, his eyes positively lighting up at the new human he held. Caroline looked between the two of you, "congratulations, you have a little boy."

Without warning, a fresh wave of tears burst through your eyes at the news. A boy. "It's a boy," you heard Fred whisper as he still hadn't torn his gaze from the little one.

"And do you have a name picked out yet?" Caroline asked with the proudest smile while she held a glass of water for you to sip slowly. You had worked up quite a sweat and needed a refresher.

"Arthur", Fred finally lifted his eyes to meet yours, "after my father."

"Arthur Remus, after your father and one of our heroes," you added on, pride and love welling in your heart as you watched your husband holding his new son to his chest.

"That sounds so lovely, I'm sure that he-"

"Aaaghhh!!" Caroline's words were cut short by your sudden outburst. "What's happening? Caroline, it hurts!" You swatted your hand to your side, making connection with Caroline's arm, which sent her sprawling into action. She reclaimed her place at the foot of your bed. Fred looked on with concern as he clutched tightly to his son.