War is Over

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Three weeks later I was throwing up when I was meant to be getting ready for trial. My last day of trial. Mum and dad waited in the living room while I finished getting ready. A soft knock came.

"Come in." I managed to say as I clung to the sink for dear life. Mum walked in and pushed stray hair out of my face.

"You alright, love?"

"I think it's just nerves." I shook her off. She looked at me.

"Nova Potter, are you pregnant?" She asked. I stared back at her.

"What?"

"Nova."

"No, what I can't be! You brew my contraceptive potion!"

"You didn't send back the vial this month." My jaw dropped.

"No, no that can't be right. I always send it back."

"Nova, you're nearing twenty-two years old. It's alright if you're pregnant."

"No, mum, I can't be pregnant. In thirty minutes I might be sent to Azkaban! I can't be!" She stroked my hair while he hugged me.

"Do you want to know now, or would you rather wait until your trial is over?" I looked at myself in the mirror.

"Now." I told her. She nodded and grabbed her wand. She waved it around for a moment before it gave off a bright pink light. We stared at each other. She smiled. I felt tears come to my eyes. She hugged me tight.

"Congratulations, darling." She whispered. I wiped tears over her shoulder.

"Let's not tell anyone yet, yeah?" She nodded.

"Let's go and end your trial."

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"Nova Potter," The minister's voice rang. Mum held my hand as we stood before them. "The ministry of magic has deliberated on your case, after several witness statements and your own testimony we've come to a decision."

"Merlin." I whispered. The dramatics of it all was enough to make me want to throw up again in the middle of the room. Reg grabbed my other hand.

"On the account of murder of Peter Pettigrew, we the ministry find you," He paused for what I could only assume was dramatic effect. "not guilty." I let out a breath of relief. Mum pulled me into a hug as I started to cry. I eventually turned to Reg and hugged him tight.

"You did it." He whispered in my ear. I kissed his cheek.

"We fucking did it." I replied. Mum grabbed my hand again, I reached for Reg. Dad led us out of the room. James, Lily, Sirius, Remus, Evan and Marlene sat against the far wall. James popped up first, holding Harry. I smiled at him.

"Give me my nephew, I'm a free woman!" I told him He hugged me, everyone else piled on after. We all pulled apart after a moment.

"Drinks at the Three Broomsticks?" Dad asked. We all nodded and followed him out. Mum grabbed my hand.

"Butterbeer for you, dear." She reminded me. I leaned my head on hers.

"I'll be good."

"Hey Potter? You coming?" Rosier yelled back as he walked backwards with the group. I nodded and mum pushed me to run after them like a child. Regulus and Sirius wrapped their arms around me as I fell in step with them.

"So you're a free woman now, what's next?" Marlene asked. I laughed.

"Maybe I'll settle down and start a family." I joked. Regulus kissed my head.

"We've already done that, amor."

"Hm, maybe I'll get the biggest butterbeer they'll give me at the three broomsticks. I've been craving it all week." The group hollered.

"No mulled wine?" Lily asked with a smirk. I shook my head. She gave me a knowing look. With a wave of his wand dad got us to the Three Broomsticks. Lily grabbed my hand.

"I've got to use the ladies. Marlene, Nova, let's go." She ordered as she pulled us through the restaurant. As soon as the door closed she leaned against the counter. "Spill."

"What're you talking about?" I asked. Marlene nodded.

"Yeah I thought you had to pee Lilypad?" Lily rolled her eyes.

"Nova's hiding something, and you better tell us now before James starts asking questions so I can help you hide it."

"Nova's not hiding any-"

"I'm pregnant."

"Maybe she is." Lily jumped off the counter and hugged me.

"Oh Merlin! You're pregnant!" She cheered, I shushed her.

"Only mum knows, keep your voice down! I haven't told Reg yet."

"Oh let's go tell him!" Marlene headed for the door. Lily grabbed her shirt collar to pull her back.

"No, I feel like I should tell him before he knows you lot know." I explained. Marlene nodded.

"That's valid."

"Mars, I love you, please stop talking." Lily begged. Marlene nodded.

"Yeah I'm not good in these situations. Unless you don't want to keep it, then I'm very helpful." I shoved her shoulder playfully.

"You're a git." I told her, she laughed and hugged me.

"I can't wait to be Auntie Mars all over again."

"Oh! I finally get to be Auntie Lily."

"Should I just tell Reggie now? Or should I make it a scene?"

"Now!"

"Make a fuss!" My best friends replied at the same time. I sighed.

"You two are no help!" They both shrugged.

"You and Reg know each other better than anyone. You make that choice." Lily told me. I nodded. We shared a glance before we swung the door open. I rested my hand on Reggie's shoulder once we found them. He looked up at me.

"Hey, can I talk to you really quick?" I asked. He nodded and followed me outside.

"Everything alright darling?" He asked. I nodded as I teared up. "Nova, love, what's wrong?" I wiped my eyes.

"Nothings wrong, it's just- uh, well Reg, I'm pregnant." I bit my lip as I finished the sentence. His jaw dropped before he broke out the biggest smile I'd ever seen. He wrapped his arms around me and spun me while we hugged. I laughed while we spun.

"A baby! We're gonna have a baby! Amor, this is wonderful!" He cheered as he set me down. I smiled.

"I know."

"We have to go tell everyone!" I pointed to the window where they all gathered to watch us.

"I think they know, honey." He laughed as he saw them. He grabbed my hand and pulled me back inside.

"We're gonna have a baby!" He announced as everyone ran to hug us.

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I told y'all they'd have a baby eventually. I can only see Reg as being so fucking happy when he finds out, you can't convince me he wouldn't be. Happy thanksgiving to those who celebrate, happy thursday the 23rd who don't. love u all lots <3