Chapter 6: First Steps

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March third I was woken up by a small scream. I bolted out of bed and into the bathroom where Olivia stood glaring at the garbage can.

“What happened,” I asked groggily. He had been sick for a while.

She looked at me and her eyes widened, “Did I wake you up? I’m sorry. It’s way too early for this, you should go back to sleep.”

“What happened?” I repeated. Olivia never babbled, except when she was hiding something.

She looked nervous, “Well, um. I, um. Well I’m, err. You see what happened was,” She stuttered out.

“Olivia, spit it out,” I said getting more nervous by the second.

She looked me in the eyes, “Promise not to freak out?” I nodded. She took a deep breath, “I’m pregnant.”

“What?” I said breathily. “Are you sure?” She nodded and I smiled and hugged her. “That’s amazing.”

She smiled. “Really?”

“Unless you aren’t happy about this,” I said slowly.

She shook her head, “I was worried you wouldn’t be.”

“Of course I’m happy,” I said beaming. “Maybe this isn’t the most perfect timing, but it’s still perfect.” I kissed her on her forehead and smiled. I glanced at my watch and grimaced it was six AM. Sky would probably be awake soon anyway. I headed into her room and she was awake and staring at the door. When I walked in she smiled and I picked her up.

Once I got her dressed and changed I carried her downstairs and sent and owl to Dumbledore. I then sent Kreature away with the tiny baby. Dumbledore came quickly.

“Sirius,” He smiled. “Olivia, you said you had news.”

“I’m pregnant,” She said smiling. Dumbledore also smiled widely.

“I’m happy for you, but you know how dangerous this is. If the death eaters find out all of your lives will be at risk,” He said. We nodded. “Still, the value of human life shouldn’t be forgotten, not even in times like these. I have to go, but congratulations.”

He left immediately and we went and grabbed Sky. I sat Sky down in my office while Olivia cooked. I began to write to James and Lilly. A few minutes later I felt a little hand tugging on my sleeve. I looked down to see Sky. I grabbed the camera and walked away and took a photo of her walking towards the camera for James and Lilly. I added that to my letter and sent it off before running downstairs carrying Sky.

“Olivia,” I called. “She walked.”

“What?” She said. I let sky down and the little one wobbled over to Olivia who scooped her up. “What a big girl!”

“I walk like Unca Siris and On Livia,” She said smiling.

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