The Angel of Small Heath

Anna

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The sound of a baby gurgling woke Tommy up, his ears extra sensitive from the war. He knew it was Tom Jr before his eyes even opened, Aurora's cooing told him so. 

She had a habit of blowing raspberries into his belly something the little boy found highly amusing. Tommy shuffled onto his side his eyes taking in his beautiful wife beside him. Tommy Jr raised above her head as they enjoyed their quality time. 

The new addition was welcomed with open arms each sibling taking a turn to dote on him.  "Aren't you a handsome little boy, yes you are" Aurora cooed lovingly, no matter how many children they had she loved them all equally. Family was everything to the Shelby clan, especially Tommy. He was the leader keeping them all in line and alive whether they knew it or not. "Mommy loves you, daddy loves you..."

"Good morning, Mon Armour" he whispered huskily, his hand reaching up to stroke Juniors chubby cheeks. Over the weeks his body had started to fill out, Aurora wasn't shy with feeding him. The babe had been slightly malnourished upon arrival.

"Morning love" Aurora beamed tilting her head to accept her morning kiss. "Did you have a good sleep? you wouldn't let me out of bed last night when I head to get Junior"

"Did I?"he murmured tiredly, even in his sleep Tommy wanted her close. He was an obsessive man especially when it came to Aurora. It wasn't often that a man would grow jealous of how much attention a wife would show their children. 

"You did, had to wiggle out" Aurora giggled setting off Tommy Junior who reached out for his Da. Aurora pouted before settling the little boy on Tom's bare chest. The babe loved to thump his chest especially the tattoo over his heart. 

"Ah- ah Junior, you can't be hitting" Aurora scolded lightly, stopping his little fists from flying. The two boys turned to look at her their faces holding a similar expression. 

"He's getting more like you everyday, Tom"

"Aye, good looking boy isn't he?" Tommy smirked, stroking Juniors hair gently. Today was a big day, today was the day Anna would reunite with her mother. Polly Gray was in for a surprise, a good one. 

"Mmh, he really is. I love his gummy smile" 

Tommy smirked looking down at their youngest, it was these moments he enjoyed the most. One's that no money could pay for. If he listened closely he could hear the triplets play quietly in their shared bedroom. Damian would usually bring Harry into join them as soon as he awakens. It was a system they easily fell into with wither Kit or Kat keeping a close eye on them.

Thomas Shelby was an ambitious man and worked hard to earn his family a firm standing in the world around them. Even with their growing reputation and Aurora's firm grasp in the wizarding world people still spewed their name out like it was toxic. Aurora was after all still classified as a half-breed.

Thankfully things were changing. Respectable business owners followed Aurora's lead and began hiring people based on their skill and knowledge instead of blood purity or status. She had began a monumental movement in the wizarding world without even knowing it. Aurora Shelby would go down in history for her impact on the wizarding world and their views on blood purity and labels.

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"Aunt Pol? Tommy said he wants to see you in his office" Finn announced the little boy perking up as he spotted Aurora in the kitchen. It had been a day since he seen her last, a day too long. 

"Hello darling" Aurora cooed offering him a light snack before he went on his way and who was he to deny food. She watched from the corner of her eye as Polly made her way towards the office to where Anna was waiting.