James Sirius Potter: Birth Story

The Other Addition

The next saturday, and the week that came with it, wasn't comparable to the previous week. For Ginny, it was full of sickness, agitation, and stress. But she wanted to put up the best front possible, and with Teddy staying for the weekend, and with the big family meal right around the corner, it was proving difficult.

Harry awoke to what sounded like puking. He quickly realized it was Ginny, and rushed into the bathroom, and to her side. He pulled back her hair, and patted her back.

"Nice of you to come." Ginny muttered huffily, when she thought she had finished. She leaned back, before quickly leaning over the toilet again, and puking.

"Sorry, Gin." Harry whispered , rubbing small comforting circles on her back.

After a few minutes, Ginny finished puking, and leaned away from the toilet. Harry got her some toilet paper, and helped wipe her up.

"Sorry, love." He whispered in her ear. "How long were you in here for?"

"Five minutes or so." Ginny mumbled. "Just when I thought I was done, I puked again and again".

"I'm sorry, love." Harry kissed her head.

"Sorry uh it's soo frustrating ." Ginny mumbled, and Harry just kissed her right on the lips.

"It's okay ." He reassured her. "Do you want some breakfast?"

"Depends." Harry chuckled at her response.

"Okay, what do you want?"

"Just toast, maybe some coffee." Ginny told him, through a large yawn.

"Did you not listen to Padma? You can't have coffee."

"Fine. I'll have water. Better?" Ginny snapped.

"Much" said Harry pointedly.

"Fine." She grumbled as she got up. "I'm going back to sleep. Wake me when breakfast is ready."

"Right." Harry also got up and he went to the kitchen. He put two slices of toast in the toaster for her and took out some jam from the cupboard above.

After he made the toast and gave it to Ginny, he got the bedroom ready for Teddy; he would be coming for the weekend.

After about an hour, Andromeda flooed over with Teddy.

"Be good, Teddy." Andromeda told him sternly.

"Otay." smiled Teddy letting go of her hand and running over to Harry giving him a big hug.

"Hey Ted, we're going to have so much fun! We're going to see everyone at the Burrow!" Harry exclaimed at Teddy excitedly.

"Oool" beamed Teddy "Aunt Inny?"

"In our room, you can go up to her if you like?" Harry told him, Teddy nodded and skipped away.

After a moments silence Harry spoke up, "He's such a great boy."

Andromeda smiled. "He's wonderful, it's just -just hard to look at him sometimes - he reminds me so much of her."

"I know what you mean," sighed Harry in sadness. He hated discussing Lupin and Tonks. The subject was painful, not only for him, but for Andromeda too. "But he has us."

"I'm so glad you care so much." smiled Andromeda thankfully.

"Are you sure you don't want to come tonight?" Harry asked her thoughtfully.

"No, no, Edward will have great fun with you all tonight and I have some errands to attend too, but thank you, Harry." she said straightening her bag.