𝙿𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚔𝚒𝚗 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 - 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑦 | ✔︎

Chapter 73

November came and went, and as the days of December crept closer to Christmas, Natasha found herself just silently knowing that her baby was near, clutching her stomach as it finally began to hurt as her mother warned her it would.

It was midnight of December 13th, as the clock struck signifying the arrival of December 14th, when Natasha sat up in bed, the urge to pee overruling her will to sleep. She swung her legs over the bed with difficulty, cradling her stomach and stood up, just as she felt a trickle of liquid run down her leg.

"Shit. Not now little Reggie, I'm too tired!" she groaned, picking up her wand. "Freddie, FREDERICK GIDEON WEASLEY!" she yelled, using her wand to amplify her voice. Fred shot up out of their bed, grabbing his own wand, only to find his wife standing on the opposite side of him, clutching her stomach whilst glaring at him.

"Natasha, what's wrong?" he whispered yelled, and she pointed to the floor, pissed off.

"That's what's wrong! Reggie has decided to arrive today, and my water just broke!" she hissed, taking a seat as a jolt of pain ran through her body. "That's it, I've decided, I've only had a few contractions and I don't want any more kids!"

Fred rushed out to Remus and Tonks' room, knocking loudly. A few shuffles could be heard coming from inside before Remus opened the door, grumpy but confused. "Mr Weasley, I do not care if there is no food downstairs, you are a wizard for-"

"NATASHA'S WATER BROKE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!" he shrieked, hopping from foot to foot. Remus paused, before sighing, turning back to his wife who had also woken up.

"I'll tend to her whilst you apparate to Molly, darling," she had quietly, shuffling out of their bed to go to Natasha. Fred nodded gratefully to Remus, who quickly shoved on a sweater, before he apparated to Molly's, leaving Fred to go alert Aurelia and Sirius.

Natasha on the other hand was now getting aid from Tonks, who rubbed her back gently, coaxing calming words. "Just breathe Nat, come on, in and out. Remember what our mothers said, deep breaths ease the pain. I'll go fetch one of those potions Penny sent over last week to help relieve some of the pain."

Natasha nodded in understanding, and hung her head in her hands, her only thoughts about delivering Reggie safely. She caressed her stomach, just as three cracks came from outside her door, and both her parents and husband ran in, their faces urgent.

"Come on sweetheart, let's get you comfortable," Aurelia said gently, summoning some pillows from the wardrobe to prop up Natasha. Sirius grabbed some towels and lay them under Natasha, stroking her forehead before laying a short kiss on her hairline.

"Be strong my girl. Knowing your genes, you'll do great," he whispered, exiting the room just as Remus arrived back at the home, now with an alert Molly in tow. She had helped Aurelia deliver Natasha and had given birth to each one of her children at home, so when she had offered to help Natasha months ago, no one had argued.

She strode in, wearing a dressing gown and slippers, just as Aurelia was, and when Tonks entered, she too had a dressing gown on, her hair blue in spirit for Reggie. "Have you decided on the godparents yet?" she asked Natasha, distracting her as another contraction hit.

Natasha nodded, tight-lipped as the pain rippled through. "Fred and I both decided that if anything ever happened to us, Reggie would be best growing up with George and Angelina, since they still have the shop and they are the closet family to us."

Tonks smiled, handing Molly the potions she had gathered, before plopping down beside Natasha, tying her hair away. "Remus and I have decided on Harry to be our baby's godfather, and if he ends up with Ginny, she'll have the honour of being the godmother," she added, smiling over at Molly.

"Next time I see him, I'm going to strangle him for skipping school. I don't blame Ron, and Hermione is too smart, but the boy needs to finish his schooling, honestly," Natasha grumbled, causing the women in the room to laugh.

"You do that dear, I'm sure it'll bring him right in line," Molly chirped, pulling up her sleeves. "Now, drink this, and lie back Natasha, we want to make sure you are as comfortable as you can be before that little munchkin comes along."

Natasha did as she was told, and drank the frothy blue potion, instantly feeling relief in her lower abdomen. Aurelia wiped her hair away from her face, and sat beside her daughter, whispering positive words to help calm her.

"You've got this darling, I know you do."

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Fred swore his hand was broken as Natasha cried out in pain, urged on by Molly who was smiling by her legs. "He's crowned Natasha! One more push and your little Reggie will be in your arms!"

Natasha nodded, sweating like mad, before she pushed once more, the relief coming almost instantaneously as a loud cry entered the room, coming from the screaming baby now resting in a towel in Molly's arms.

"Oh, he's just as my vision said," Aurelia breathed through her happy tears, waving to the tiny baby. Natasha and Fred kissed each other through tears, as Molly placed Reggie onto Natasha's chest.

Dawn was breaking through the windows as Natasha lifted her finger, caressing her son's head with a gentle touch. "Hey Regulus, you look so handsome," she cooed, smiling as Regulus grabbed her finger, his bright hazel eyes mimicking his father's.

Regulus' cries ceased as Fred picked up his son, cradling him to his chest. "I can't believe you're finally here Reggie," he laughed quietly, his free hand still clutched to Natasha's. "You're going to be spoiled like no other baby because you're my son."

An impatient knock on the door had Molly on her feet, and Sirius barged in, followed by his best friend and cousin, all who wanted to see the newest member of the Black and Weasley households. "Where's my grandson?" he asked, and Molly groaned before pointing over to the new parents, who were in love with their son.

"Dad, meet Regulus Orion Black Weasley, named after Uncle Reggie and you," Natasha said, gesturing for Fred to hand Regulus back to her. He had already cut the umbilical cord with his wand, and Molly knew to wait for a small while to measure her new grandson, understanding that this child was going to be adored for the next few hours.

Sirius' eyes teared up at the mention of his younger brother's name now carried on in his grandson, and he held his hands out, lifting Regulus into his arms. "He's got my hair Lia, the hair I passed on to Natasha. Oh, I can't believe we have a grandson Lia!" he squealed as quietly as he could, still earning a slap on his arm from Molly.

"Take him out if you wish to the living room, but Natasha here has been in labour for hours, and the poor girl needs to sleep," she ordered, shooing everyone out apart from Fred and Natasha.

"You get some sleep deary, I'll wake you up later and help you with Regulus." Molly waved to the new couple before exiting the room, and Fred kissed both of Natasha's hands, utterly grateful for the woman in front of him.

"Thank you for bringing our son into the world my love," he said between each kiss.

"Thank you for being by my side since we were children," she responded, leaning her head on Fred's shoulder.

"I love you so much." Natasha hummed at Fred's words, snuggling deeper into their bed.

"I love you so much too Freddie. So damn much."