Hooked - James Sirirus Potter.

Chapter Thirty

“I’m going to be the best big sister ever.” Paige yawned as James tucked her into bed; her pink pyjama’s clashing against the bright green on her bed sheets.

“We don’t know for sure yet.” He smiled, leaning down and kissing her forehead.

“I know and I know it’s going to be a sister.” She smiled, closing her eyes as he stood straight. “Night Daddy, I love you and Claudia.”

“We love you too.” He laughed, shutting her bedroom door and all but running down the stairs back to Claudia.

As he walked through the living room he could hear her talking on the phone. Pausing in the doorway, he watched as she leant against the back door watching the snow fall down and laugh into the phone. His eyes drifted down to her trim waist, which wouldn’t be that small again for a long time.

“Oh James is back.” She smiled, turning around and looking up at him. “Okay, here… Ellis wants to talk to you.”

James took the phone as Claudia wrapped her arms around his waist. “Hello?”

“I love you!” she squealed down the phone, “I know Claudia will never admit it, but she’s loved you for years and you’ve made her life!”

“Ellis.” He laughed in disbelief.

“Trust me Jamie.” She stated calmer than before. “I can’t wait to see the three of you again.”

“Let us know if you need picking up.”

“Will do! Bye Jamie, kiss Claudie for me!!”

Passing her mobile phone back to Claud, James dipped his head and kissed her, taking his time over each movement as she melted against his chest. “What was that for?” she grinned.

“That was from Ellis.” He laughed, walking her back to the French doors and watching the snow as it came down in large snowflakes. “Paige said that she loves you.”

“I love her.” Claudia yawned. “We’ll need to go to the doctors to get it checked properly.”

“Two scientists can’t work out if you’re pregnant?” James snorted, pulling away and glancing down at her waist. “There’s probably just a spell, I’ll ask Mum.”

“I’d rather you not declare that to your mother yet!” she shrieked, “What if it’s a fluke?”

“Fine then.” He sighed, dropping his shoulders, “We’ll ask Al to ask Scorp to ask Rose.”

“Isn’t Rose your cousin, why don’t you just ask her?”

“Because then she’ll tell Aunt Hermione who’ll tell Mum. If Al asks her through Scorp she won’t want to know.” James shrugged, “I’ll be five minutes.”

“What am I supposed to do while you go around the country?” she asked, following him through to the fireplace.

“Keep my baby safe.” He whispered, kissing her before disappearing into green flames.

“Do I want to know?” Albus asked, as soon as the smoke cleared from James’ eyes. “It’s eight, Paige is asleep shouldn’t you be snogging Claudia?”

“Can you ask Scorpius to ask Rose if there’s a spell to see if someone’s pregnant?” James asked, walking toward the sofa but not sitting down.

“Is Claudia…”

“We don’t know, but mum can’t know until it’s like 100%.” He stated, looking intently at his brother.

“Fine by me.” he shrugged, “Scorp, before you go can you ask Rose if there’s a spell or potion to check pregnancy?”