Black-and-white - life is beautiful (Translation)

23. Nest care

Neither Harry nor Severus could see enough of the shell slug. Again and again they stroked the bowl and threw themselves in love looks.
They sat together on the sofa and had the nest in their midst.
"Can you imagine that? it's our first child in there, "Harry said awed.
Severus stroked the hard, yet soft shell.
"Just unbelievable. We're struggling and scared because you just can not get pregnant and you've been doing it all the time. Our little one already seems to have a great sense of humor. "
"Do you think that I've been pregnant for some time? Man, how that sounds. And I do not even carry that little thing in my body. "
"I am sure. Just think about all the mood swings you've had lately. They came only after you started building the nest. "
"But how am I supposed to have mood swings because of that? But I would have to wear it in the stomach. I do not understand, a chicken has no morning sickness just because it sits on an egg. "
Severus almost threw himself away from that remark. But he took great care that the shell did not happen during his seizure.
"You're not a chicken," he chuckled.
"Then please explain it to me and stop clucking. I'm just a healer, you're the scientist, so enlighten me. "
Oha, there were probably the hormones again, at least it came to the Potions master like that.
, Small Scratch Brush. '

Of course, I can not guarantee that my guess is correct, but it seems logical. "
"Sev, please, I'm very bitchy right now for reasons I do not understand. Would you do us both the favor and come to the point. I'll explode right away, "demanded the young Vampirkater.
"Of course, I just think you're taking care of our little one."
"By which? And why do not I notice it? "
"Well, remember, there's no egg yolk in the shell slug, or anything like that, but the kid still needs to be nourished somehow. It's only logical that you share the nutrients you take with you. And we all know how unbearable you can become when you are hungry. I suspect that your body has not had enough nutrients lately. And you did not even notice the stress on the infirmary. "
"Hm, sounds almost logical. Can you also explain how I give the nutrients to our child? "
Severus had already shattered his head on the way to her apartment.
"I suspect by your magic."
"My magic?"
"Yes, you give some to the shell, I did not notice that until Poppy nudged us with it. have you not noticed that yet? "
Only when Severus mentioned it did the young healer pay attention to what his body did. And right, there was something.
"But very little. How should I notice so much? "
"That shows how strong your magic is," Severus smirked.
"Or how inattentive I am. I complain about people who do not take their health seriously and I do not even strap it on when I'm pregnant. And now I realize that I am hungry too. Really, that's embarrassing "
"As I said, our little one has his fingers in the game."
"You sound like a typical proud father. You do not even know if it's true. "
"Let me have the pleasure."
"From me, if I get something to eat."
Of course, the teacher immediately followed the wish of the pregnant male. At the moment he could really do without a diva number.
Carefully, Severus picked up the shell snail and stroked it lovingly.
Harry watched his husband happily, then started talking about his luscious food.
,Delicious.'

"I never dreamed it would happen so fast. I have resigned myself to having to wait at least half a year until I get pregnant. somehow I can not wait to hold our child in our arms. And that just where I have just learned of his existence. "
Severus pulled his husband close, watching the beautiful nest together.
"I'm not different. When I heard what James did, I wanted to strangle him. You know how angry I was with him. But it was certainly not because we have to put children into the world. To start a family together with you, with small children who rob us of the last nerve, that was my wish for a long time. "
"Just not that fast," Harry sighed.
"Not by force, that's more likely. In any case, I am already looking forward to the day, or the night, when the shell opens and we can welcome a new family member. And even though I know that a sword of Damocles hangs over our heads, I want one thing above all else. The child should be healthy. no matter if it's a girl or a boy, I'll definitely be happy. "
Harry kissed his beloved husband and leaned closer to him.
"That was nice words, I feel the same way. no matter how many times we have to try it, I am sure that someday a boy will be born who meets James's ill claims. I can not imagine that fate will make us suffer even more. "
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am, you will be the only father of my children. Count on it."
"I like your confidence, it helps me with my fear," Severus admitted.
Again they kissed, but took good care of the shell.