As per tradition, takes place all over the timeline with the first instance starting in chapter 144, right before Dahlia was born
“I’m just worried I’ll be…not great,” Harry said in a whisper.
“Don’t think I can’t kick your arse while being pregnant,” Katie threatened, making him laugh. “Harry James Potter, there is no way in hell that you won’t be an amazing father.”
“Katie! Think of the baby!” Harry gasped.
“She’s not born yet so I can still swear,” Katie said, making him laugh again. “Look, I can understand why you might think that. You really shouldn’t because you’re not an idiot like that. But seriously, you’re going to be amazing. I can’t think of anyone better than you to be doing this with. No other person at all.”
“Yeah?” he asked, eyes glinting.
She kissed his cheeks, then his nose, then his lips before pressing her forehead against his. “Yeah,” she said with sincere finality. “I love you.”
“I love you more,” he whispered.
“No you don’t,” Katie smiled. Her smile grew when the window rattled and opened, allowing Hedwig to swoop in. “Hello my loves,” Hedwig hooted. The owl flew about the room, barking happily before landing daintily on Katie’s lap. “Got all my errands and flying out of the way so now I can help with the Potterlet.” The owl hooted at Katie and Harry before she fluffed up against Katie’s stomach.
“I’ve accepted that you love Hedwig the most though,” Katie said.
“Equally,” Harry protested, laughing at the severe look Hedwig threw at him. “Now if you were talking about treacle tart-ow hey! Kidding! I was kidding you two!” He reached out for his mirror when it started shaking a little, trying to fend off Katie and Hedwig.
“Bad Chick! It’s me, then Katie, then treacle tart!”
“Hi Hermione,” he said warmly, seeing Hermione’s image come into being.
“Oh good, you and Katie are decent,” Hermione said brightly. Her image disappeared and the door to the house opened and Hermione walked in.
“No they aren’t,” Hedwig snorted.
“You still haven’t forgotten about that time before seventh year?” Harry asked wryly while Katie laughed merrily.
“Nope, it was seared into my innocent brain, to haunt me in my nightmares,” Hermione said as she started unpacking a bag. “Not about you Katie, but seeing my little brother like that was mind-branding.”
“Thank you for sparing my delicate pregnant ego,” Katie laughed.
“You don’t have anything to worry about,” Hermione said. “You look better than plenty of people I’ve seen that aren’t pregnant.”
“Aw thanks Hermione,” Harry said, seeing what Hermione brought. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“But I wanted to and just warning you, Mum and Dad are coming this weekend and they’re packing their car full of things to bring,” Hermione said. She looked over at the door and walked over to open it.
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Extended Family
FanfictionThe continuation of The Family that Chooses You. Chapters will explore moments others wanted to see as well as additional ideas that I might have, with some alternate universe chapters as well. Each chapter will say when it takes place roughly. ____...
