The Potter girl

chapter 14

She drew in a deep breath, steadying herself as she looked up at Draco. "I think I'm feeling better," she whispered.A soft smile curved his lips. "That's my girl," he murmured, his gaze filled with nothing but love and admiration. "Now, how about some breakfast? I bet your stomach's starting to rumble."She laughed softly, the sound filling the room with warmth. "You're probably right.""Well then, let's get you something to eat. And then we can figure out what to do next."."Do you want to tell me what's going on?" Draco asked, his voice soft and gentle as he flew  through the crowded streets of Diagon Alley. They were on their way to visit the only person who might be able to help them."I don't know how," Addie said, her voice trembling. "It's just... I feel so sick all the time. And I've missed so many classes this month. I just..." She trailed off, her eyes filling with tears once more. "I don't want to lose my spot on the team."Draco reached over, taking her hand in his. "You're not going to lose your spot," he assured her. "And we'll figure this out together."They pulled into a parking spot and climbed out of the car, making their way to the familiar brick building. The sign above the door read "The Leaky Cauldron," and beneath it, in smaller script, "Homeopathic Remedies."The moment they stepped inside, the aroma of herbs and potions filled the air. The proprietor, an elderly witch with a knowing smile and a sprinkling of grey hair, glanced up from her work. "Ah, Draco! It's been a while. How can I help you today?""Hello, Elise," Draco said, nodding politely. "We need your help. Addie hasn't been feeling well, and she's missed several practices. Is there anything you can suggest?"Elise's eyes took in Addie's pale face and the way she leaned on Draco for support. She set down her work and gestured for them to follow her to the back of the shop. "First things first," she said as she led them to a small table covered in vials and jars. "I need to know what kind of symptoms she's experiencing."Addie swallowed hard, trying to gather her thoughts. "I... feel nauseated all the time. And I'm exhausted. My head aches, and I just..." Her voice trailed off, her eyes filling with fresh tears.Elise nodded understandingly. "I see," she murmured, her gaze thoughtful. "Well, there are several possible causes for those symptoms. It could be a simple case of overexertion, or perhaps something more serious like a magical malady. We'll need to do some testing to be sure."Draco exchanged a worried glance with Addie. "What sort of tests?" he asked."Well," Elise said, her voice gentle, "there are a few things we can try. First, we can perform a simple diagnostic charm to see if anything out of the ordinary shows up in her system. If that comes back negative, we'll need to consider other possibilities. There are several potions and tonics that can help with nausea and fatigue, but we'll need to tailor them to her specific needs."Draco looked at Addie, his expression concerned. "Do you want to try some of those first?"She nodded, wiping away her tears. "Yes, please."Elise smiled reassuringly. "All right then. We'll start with the diagnostic charm and go from there. The potions should help with the symptoms in the meantime." She turned to Draco. "How long has she been experiencing these symptoms?""About a month," he said.Elise frowned. "That's quite a while. We'll need to keep a close eye on things. In the meantime, make sure she gets plenty of rest and drinks lots of fluids. And if anything else comes up, don't hesitate to give me a call."Draco nodded, relief washing over him. "Thank you, Elise. You don't know what this means to us."Elise smiled warmly. "I'm glad we could help. Now, why don't you take these potions and let me know how she does?"They thanked her and left the shop, clutching the vials tightly. Draco glanced over at Addie, whose face had regained some of its color. "Come on," he said, taking her hand. "Let's get you home and see if this help."As they walked through the crowded streets, Addie leaned into Draco, her head resting against his shoulder. She felt a weight lift from her chest, knowing that there was someone out there who cared enough to " Remember when we thought that i was pregnant?" Addie asked him, half laughing half crying.Draco smiled gently. "Yes, I remember. It was quite the ordeal for both of us. But I'm glad we went through it together." He squeezed her hand. "And I'm here for you now, no matter what happens. We'll get through this, Addie. I promise."She looked at him "I think I am pregnant.""What? Are you sure?" Draco's heart skipped a beat. "How could that be possible? "They both stood there in silence for a moment, the weight of the news settling between them. A myriad of emotions flickered across their faces: shock, disbelief, fear, and even a hint of excitement. Draco reached out to touch Addie's stomach, as if trying to feel the life within her. "Well," he finally said, his voice barely a whisper, "we'll need to get you to the hospital immediately. I'll take care of everything." He gripped her hand tightly, his knuckles turning white. "We'll figure this out together, Addie. I promise."They hurried back to the Leaky Cauldron, their steps hurried and their hearts racing. Elise, seeing the look on their faces, immediately knew something was terribly wrong. She ushered them into a private room, her hands fluttering about as she tried to comfort them both. "What is it? What's happened?" she asked, her eyes darting between them.Draco took a deep breath, trying to steady his voice. "We... we think Addie might be pregnant." The words hung in the air, heavy and weighted. Elise's face paled, and her eyes widened in shock."Oh...dear let's not jump to conclusions can you describe the symptoms she's been having?" she asked kindly.Draco took a deep breath, his knuckles white from clutching Addie's hand. "Well...she's been feeling nauseous, tired...and her breasts have been...well..." He trailed off, unable to finish.Elise nodded understandingly. "Those symptoms could indeed suggest pregnancy," she said, her voice gentle. "But we need to be sure. I'll prepare a potion that will determine if she is indeed with child. It's important that we act quickly. "She quickly mixed the potion in a bubbling cauldron, adding a few strange ingredients before finally handing it to Addie. "Drink this," she instructed, "and the results will be revealed within the hour." As they made their way back home, Draco couldn't help but feel a mixture of fear and hope swirling around inside him. He reached out to hold Addie's hand, giving it a squeeze of reassurance. "We're in this together," he said softly. "No matter what happens, we'll figure it out."