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Once at the Burrow, Fred lent her a shirt since the sweatshirt had spit up on it. Molly kindly washed it for her. Izzy had never been so happy to sit on the sofa of the burrow.
"Harry and Hermione will be over for lunch with Ron, I hope that's alright. We only got word an hour ago," Molly asked as she brought some laundry to fold.
"No problem, Molly. Hermione is a big help with Z," Izzy smiled sleepily, watching the baby play on the play mat. Fred had gone for a run, as he usually did in the mornings. Izzy would join him most days, getting the baby weight down, but today was not a day to run. It was a day to sleep and do the least she could.
Molly took a warm and clean blanket from the basket, covering Izzy, who was laying on the sofa. Izzy smiled at the woman, grateful that her best friend's mum was so kind.
"Has he slept much?" Molly asked, seeing the baby half asleep.
"No, hopefully the medicine they gave him will help," Izzy sighed.
Molly picked up the baby, "how about we get you a clean nappy, some warm jammies, and a warm bottle?"
Izzy smiled, Molly had always been so kind and like a grandmother to Zeppelin. She was also a pro when it comes to babies, but it was expected. She had 7 of her own.
Izzy fell asleep listening to the soft humming of Mrs. Weasley as she lulled Zeppelin to sleep. Her soft breathing turned into soft snores. Zeppelin slept on the ottoman while being watched by Molly.
Fred walked in the door, brushing his hair out of his face, "Mum, I'm back. I'm going to go take a shower." He smiled at Izzy asleep on the sofa and went upstairs to shower.
Once he was done, he put on some shorts and a tshirt. He had on a Ramones shirt, Molly rolled her eyes. She doesn't think he even knows any of their songs to be honest.
"She's been asleep for about an hour, so don't wake her. Zeppelin needs to take his medicine though," Molly stated as she walked into the kitchen to grab the Tylenol and the medicine syringe. She filled it to the dosage and handed Fred the syringe. (Syringe is like the culinary kind, not the needle one)
Fred managed to give him tylenol without issues and let Zeppelin sleep on his chest. Molly smiled at her son as she began to prepare lunch. She had always known her boys would be great parents, but watching Fred help take care of his best friends baby, made her proud. She was proud that her son, who had absolutely no reason to help a girl who got pregnant at 16, was helping whether it was wanted or not. She was proud that Fred would mindlessly take responsibility for a bit while Izzy got some rest. There was no denying the spark between the two friends, but timing was not right just yet.
Ron came through the floo about to yell when he saw Izzy, Fred, and baby Z sleeping in front of him. Hermione was next, then Harry, who stumbled a little.
Fred opened his eyes, not fully asleep and whispered a 'hello' and then pointed to the kitchen. They took the hint and went to go help Molly in the kitchen.
When George came through, Fred was actually asleep now, snickering at his twin. Lee arrived moments after, stifling a laugh as well.
A few order members arrived as well, confused at Fred holding the infant. They just ignored it and went to the kitchen.
James, Lily, Remus, and Sirius all arrived after twenty minutes. Sirius and James, the moment they stepped through the floo, shot a confetti canon and yelled, "Happy Birthday Harry!"
Izzy jumped, falling off the sofa, Fred snapped his eyes open, and Zeppelin began crying. Izzy glared at her dad and his best friend, going to Fred to take Z upstairs.
"I'll be sure you change his nappy next time," Izzy glared at her dad, who grimaced and hid behind Remus.
Izzy brought her baby upstairs, changing his nappy, and his onesie. She tickles his belly making him coo and giggle.
He was definitely feeling better than this morning. She picked him up and ran into a body as she left the bedroom.
She looked up to see Percy, "oops, sorry Percy."
"Watch it you stupid whore," Percy snapped. Izzy's smile fell. She held back her emotions, and walked down the stairs. She warmed a bottle and sat back on the sofa.
"Izzy, lunch is ready when you are," Hermione poked her head around the corner. Izzy smiled, "tell Molly not to wait for me. I'm going to feed him first." Hermione nodded and disappeared around the corner.
Percy came back down,she guessed he changed clothes. He gave her a cocky smirk like he was better.
Izzy just looked down at Zeppelin. Her small little Angel looked around.
He's an Angel. How can something so pure, come out of something so horrible. Come from someone who is so broken, a disappointment. How can this tiny thing make me happy in the darkest times?
Percy's words came back to slap her on the back. She let the tears fall silently, making sure Z is fed properly.
He finished the bottle and she wiped her tears, carrying him to the dining room and taking a sandwich. Izzy ate quietly, only finishing half of her food.
"You alright, Izzy?" Sirius asked, noticing her plate and her eyes.
Izzy nodded and faked a smile, "I'm fine. Just tired."
Sirius nodded, not really believing her. He noticed Percy with a smirk on his face and took a mental note of that.
Izzy left the table as soon as she noticed Zeppelin was asleep, making an excuse to leave the table. She went upstairs to Fred and George's room and let her tears fall silently.
Maybe I am a whore. Who else would have a baby at 16? Merlin I can't even do this by myself! Percy is right...
