James Sirius Potter: Birth Story

The Last Vistors

More emotions followed the entire family throughout the next few days. The smaller families of Bill, Percy, and George only spent a few minutes, as they could see Ginny was tired and hormonal, and needed alone time. Victorie and Dominique squealed in excitement, wondering when he'd be able to play house with them, Molly II looked down at her cousin with immense curiosity, not saying anything, but it was evident she was looking forward to getting to know him, and Angelina, who was almost exhausted as Ginny, couldn't wait to be joining her, with her baby out of her stomach.

However, Molly and Arthur spent a considerably longer amount of time with the new family.

Molly rushed into the room, and scooped James into her sturdy arms. Tears fell out of her elated eyes. Holding him tightly, she looked over to Harry and Ginny.

"He's so handsome," said Molly softly, her voice quavering with emotion. "Just like you, Harry dear." 

"He's handsome alright," mumbled Ginny in agreement. Smiling, as she watched her mother and father coo over her little boy.

"Yeah, he does," Ginny murmured in agreement. Harry looked away from his son, and over at his wife, and at just a glance, he knew what she needed. She was staring at James with a craving in her eyes, a look that clearly said she needed to told her little one.

After about a quarter of an hour, it was evident Ginny was getting fidgety and tense, so Arthur spoke up.

"I think we better give the three of them some alone time," Arthur paused, noticing his wife wasn't lying attention. "Molly."

Molly looked up. "What-- oh yes, we'll be off," She beamed down at James again, kissing him on the forehead, before passing him to Ginny

"Thank you, Mum, Dad," said Ginny sincerely. "For everything,"

More silent tears streamed down Molly's face. "You're welcome dear. We'll call back in a few hours, bring some food." 

"There's food here." Ginny told her.

"I insist." said Molly firmly. Ginny could tell her mother only used food as an excuse as another reason to visit her. She smiled gratefully.

"We'll see you then," said Ginny, her gaze veering down towards James. Harry wrapped an arm around her, as Molly and Arthur quietly left the room.

The next two days were remarkable similar. Everything was a routine. Breakfast. Morning check ups. Lunch. Afternoon check ups. Dinner. Evening check ups. Sleep. Repeat. But neither Ginny nor Harry minded, as many visitors called their way. A very pregnant Hannah Abbott accompanied by Neville Longbottom. Luna Lovegood and Rolf Scamander, accompanied by Mila Wardman. The most significant, was when Rubeus Hagrid visited. It was emotional for both Harry and Hagrid, and Ginny felt privileged to get to witness the moment. 

On a whole, both Harry and Ginny were glad once they were released, the pair of them felt two days were more than enough, and luckily for them, so did Padma. 

"Thank you for everything, Padma," said Ginny taking her friend into a tight embrace. "Specially for this little one," She jerked down at James, who was in a blue sort of convertible cradle, which was safe and comfortable for the little one.

"It's been my pleasure," smiled Padma, returning the embrace. "But you two did this, remember that," 

"Thanks, Padma," said Harry appreciably, who was holding the sleeping James' cradle.

"Take care you three," beamed Padma, waving to the family, as Harry walked into the private fireplace, which was located on the top floor of St.Mungo's, as they wanted privacy when leaving, and did not want James to be overwhelmed by yells and the onslaught of reporters with their cameras that would have inevitably unfolded if there were not more fireplaces located in the Mungo's facility.