-UndoubtedlyYours-

-Chapter♛♚SeventyTwo-

✧A INSIGHTFUL ENGAGEMENT PARTY✧

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"Shh, shhh shhh. It's okay. It's just a lil water, mama. You have to keep your strength up." Rhea was still shocked at finding a bloody Niffler among the newest shipment, but it didn't surprise her all that much.

All thoughts had gone down the drain once Rhea realized that the Niffler wasn't just a female—But one heavily pregnant and it felt like days from giving birth.

This prompted her to take all her meetings here at the manor, allowing her as much time with the small creature to get her both familiar with her scent and prepared for what is to come.

It wasn't that difficult to hide her, there were dozens of rooms and she hasn't managed to explore yet—But this one, in particular, was perfect. It was spacious, unfurnished, and not too far from her greenhouse.

The pen itself was a bit of a bargain, that and the rest of the pet supplies as she might've spent her budget for the month on just the Niffler alone. But it was well worth it, especially whenever Sterling would come and waddle over, giving a few rounds of exciting purs before tiring herself out.

While Rhea's knowledge of the medical field was helpful, it didn't suit this situation all that well. Not when the structure of a human and Niffler weren't even close.

But she felt fairly confident in managing with the birth when it was finally.

In the coming days, she had to say goodbye to Sirius and Regulus—Who were now entering their 5th and 4th year. And it was a kind offer from Orion to take Walburga's place to say their goodbyes in person.

"Do you miss it?" Orion asked with a slight grin toying on his face.

"Hogwarts? I'm quite fond of my memories, but I wouldn't go back, no." She said, nudging him as he was starting to act much too flirty for her tastes.

"Well, soon you'll be sending your own children to school. Perhaps I get to return and do the same for my nieces and nephews." Rhea held her laugh behind her hand. "How many children do you think Alphard and I intend to have?"

"I reckon about four, five—Alphard's quidditch number?" She rolled her eyes and continued another wave to the train. "And if I had the opportunity to play quidditch, my number would be three. A sensible and reasonable number if you ask me." Orion smirked once more before letting one final wave to Regulus and then turning back his attention to Rhea.

"You'll be able to pick up more work in the business once the children are away at Hogwarts."
"Oh, believe me, Orion. I've already thought about everything I'll distract myself with when they're away."
With that, the two had arrived to work with the intent to work, though Rhea had made her way towards Alphard's office than joining Orion. "Ah! Rhea, I was wondering when you'd arrive...I've asked to have a desk brought in for you. Sitting on the couches isn't good for you, love." She withheld her laughter and eyed the beautiful piece of wood in suspicion of her husband overspending once again, and her heart swooned upon seeing the small nicknacks already lingering all around. "Outdid yourself with this one."

"Are you sure I cannot give you your own office? It could be right beside mine." Rhea thought on it for a moment, while the offer meant that this would be a much more long-term project, for both now and in the years to come. It also didn't give her much protection if another bloke decides to do what that bastard did—

"No, this is alright. I could get a divider if I'm distracting you, Alfie." She said with another smirk and he sighed. "Perfect distraction, especially when you have your hair up like you do now."