James Sirius Potter: Birth Story

Valentines

As January passed, and February kicked in, it wasn't only the weather that was improving, as everything began back to normality for both Harry and Ginny, the Weasley's were back friendly and to normal really with Harry, and Ginny was beginning to realise that with each day, she came a day closer to not being pregnant, and to being a fully fledged mother, to having her James, but with normality, came work, and unfortunately for the pair Harry's leave was coming to an end, and they knew if he was back to work, back to being an auror, and as much as Harry loved being an auror, it consisted of long days, long nights and less and less time with Ginny.

"Can you just not go?" Ginny asked him longingly, as Harry was set to leave on a cold Wednesday, in early February.

"You've know I've got to." Harry said with a frown, as he kissed her nose lovingly.

"But you don't though." Ginny told him with a hint of seriousness in her voice, she knew Harry felt as though he needed to, and in some respects he did, but at least he didn't have to go for money, he just went because he felt like it was his duty.

"Love you." He told her, kissing her again.

"You too." Ginny told him, " I'll see you later then."

And with that, Harry apparated off.

***

Two hours into work, Hermione entered his office with a rather appealing offer, one that he could exactly turn down, someone to baby sit Teddy on Valentine's Day.

For unknown reasons, Harry said to Andromeda that he would take Teddy on Valentine's Day, without even thinking that it was Valentine's Day, he hadn't told Ginny, simply because he knew she was a big fan of the day, and loved all the romantic things done, as shown by her constant attempts with individuals throughout her school years, but with Teddy, well it wouldn't exactly work out, they way that both himself and Ginny would want it to.

"Hermione you're a saviour." Harry thanked her with relief, she smiled, as he asked "are you not bothered about yours then?"

"Not in the slightest, it's not a big deal for me." She assured him, "besides I'm Teddy's aunt, so it's about time you let me do more things with him."

"So you and Ron aren't doing anything?" Harry asked her, slightly bemused. He had imagined Hermione making a big fuss of the day, as it was a bigger deal in the Muggle world than in the wizarding one, besides the fact that Hermione was Hermione, and always made a big fuss about everything.

"He hasn't mentioned anything. She replied curtly, "and besides." She gave Harry a sly grin, "we could use practice."

"Wait what?" Harry exclaimed, in complete and utter shock.

"Ha-Ha" Hermione said, with a sarcastic tone in her voice. "If you are implying that I am pregnant— well I'm not."

"Well it could only be a few hours." Harry offered, changing the subject. "It doesn't have to be all day and night."

"No it should be, Ginny needs this Harry, she really does, just pick him up when you're both don, with—"  Hermione paused, "with whatever the Potter get up to."

"No Hermione I can't-"

"You can, and you will." Hermione insisted, Harry knew he wouldn't be able to change her mind.