Lily in the Shadows

Chapter 19

Miss Edwina Chopra and Mister Edmundo Onte are members of an elite group of wizards, purebloods. Their parents are just as prominent and respected in wizarding society as any other purebloods, the Malfoy family attended not only the celebrations of each of their births but also the promise of their engagement. Their parents hold all of the values and traditions of the most ancient pureblood families, without the restrictions of Hogwarts House. When both children were sorted into Hufflepuff their parents were ecstatic, especially because it would help their match become one of love if not just friendship. They've known ever since they were children that they were promised and would one day wed, so it was no surprise when crushes were had and they began dating at a young age. The plan now that they are in their seventh year is to have the wedding in the summer so they won't have to worry about school and all of their friends can come. What no one was expecting was two weeks after Harvest Fest and their celebrations at home that Miss Edwina would be discovered pregnant. It was a bit of a scandal, being out of wedlock and all, but they are adults so there's nothing to be done. They will be out of school by the time she has the baby, now whether it will be before or after the wedding is to be seen. Hiding her pregnancy was a major task to undertake, though pureblood parents tend to talk to others. News of a new pureblood coming into the world spread quickly through the wizarding community and Hogwarts.

Therefore, Edwina and Edmundo are not too surprised when Miss Pansy Parkinson walks up to them asking about her new pregnancy. What does surprise them is the request she asks them.

"You want me to what?" Edwina asks, exchanging a glance with her fiance. They cannot tell if the young Slytherin in front of them is serious or joking. Who would ask something this weird to people they'd only met at family parties?

"I was wondering if you would hide my friend under your robes and help me sneak her into Hogsmeade, she's only a second year but our whole friend group will be there and we don't want her to be left behind. I know it's a lot to ask, and if we get caught the consequences could be..."

Edwina cuts her off with a raised hand, "Girl, breath. I get it, I would be happy to help. Though as you can see," She gestures to her small bump. "I am not very far along, so I am not too sure how believable it will be."

Edmundo butts in, "I'm not sure anyone will notice, Filch is the one standing by the gate, he doesn't look at us." They nod at the accuracy.

Pansy squeals in excitement and hugs Edwina in thanks.

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Pansy and Draco pull Lily by the hand to a private corridor where Edwina and Edmundo are waiting. They explain the plan and give introductions on how best to safely get Lily hidden without harming either her or Edwina's baby. It is a little difficult to manoeuvre but Lily's small stature comes in helpful for this deceit. Pansy and Draco show their head of house their permission forms and head off to Hogsmeade. Arriving they hurry with the couple to a secluded area, as Lily begins shifting she slips and tumbles out from Edwina's robes.

She lets out a sarcastic gasp and slaps her hands to her cheeks, "Oh, I've given birth." She says sarcastically.

Giggling Draco, Pansy, and Lily begin exploring all over Hogsmeade. They go buy sweets from honeydukes, popping into J. Pippin's Potions they look at different ingredients. Looking at all of the pretty plants at Dogweed and Deathcap they loved the black bearded iris.

Walking through the streets of Hogsmeade they enjoy their sweet treats and laugh at stupid things. It isn't until they pass the three broomsticks that everything falls apart.

Severus exits the building, ready to go back to his room and read by the fire when he spots someone who shouldn't be there.

Lily is terrified when her eyes mean Severus'. He looks angry, not his usual annoyed self, but actually angry, with her. He storms over to the group and tears into them. He talks about how dangerous it is for Lily to be out here. He grabs her arm and begins to escort her back to Hogwarts.