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Post by tanja on Oct 21, 2005 12:12:53 GMT -5
or worse and worse..poor Min...but a great story.I´m absolutely loving it !!! Update soon, please.
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Post by idealrain on Oct 25, 2005 10:38:28 GMT -5
midterms are almost over! yay! i'll return soon. the kittens will definitely not be born soon.
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 25, 2005 13:12:36 GMT -5
Good! Hope those dastardly midterms are going well.
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Post by idealrain on Oct 25, 2005 17:15:18 GMT -5
Ch16
“I’m sorry, Minerva, but we can’t wait any longer. You need to have the surgery now….” Albus heard those words and busted into the room.
“ You didn’t lose them, did you?” He assumed the worst and was now berating himself for leaving.
“Um, hi, Albus. Nice for you to join us. As I was saying I want to go in and reposition the twins to elevate the pressure. I also want to stitch Minerva’s cervix closed until she’s closer to her due date. But Minerva wanted to wait to see you before going in. “ Dominick looked at the nearly hyperventilating Albus. “Don’t worry, Papa. The twins aren’t coming tonight. But Minerva has to go back on bed rest. I’ll make arrangements to check you at Hogwarts.” Dominick closed the chart and left to make arrangements.
“How’s Apollo?”
Kissing her, Albus sighed. “I don’t want to talk about Apollo.”
“You can’t totally blame him. It was a shock.”
“Mina, he knew you were already in the hospital and purposefully upset you.”
“I suppose.”
Sensing she was thinking about something else, Albus simply asked,
“What?”
“Oh. Well, I was thinking about Tom.”
“O.k. that’s another thing I don’t want to talk about. Can we talk about names?”
Sternly Minerva said, “ I need to hear it again.”
“Mina, I forgave you that night. I would’ve adopted your son. I would’ve love him.”
Closing her eyes, she said ,“Thank you.”
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 25, 2005 17:39:23 GMT -5
More you brilliant author. More.
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Oct 25, 2005 21:11:59 GMT -5
Good, I'm glad they are going to take steps to keep the kittens from being born too soon. Bet Mina will really hate bed rest again, but she'll do it to keep the kittens safe. I really like what Albus said to her at the end. He would've raised her son as his own if he had to.
Keep up the great work. Updates are always gratefully seized and eagerly read. Glad the exams are almost over, hope you did well. Post again soon.
Kay
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Post by idealrain on Oct 26, 2005 0:47:42 GMT -5
“Excuse me, is there a fireplace I could use?” Albus asked the Healer standing near by.
“Certainly.”
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An 140-year-old woke up with a start. He heard a crash and someone swearing loudly. Grabbing his wand, he crept down the rickerly stairs and turned on the lights.
“What the hell are you doing here?”
A face he knew for thirty-eight years stared back at him. Raising a glass of firewhisky, the man replied,
“It’s a bar. I’m drinking.”
“Pol, you don’t drink. It goes against your beliefs, along with the whole vegetarian thing. Besides the bar is closed.”
“I deserve a drink after the day I had. Here’s to my mother and her bastard son.”
Abeforth sighed. He warned Albus and Minerva not to kept things from the kittens. It had blown up on them.
“What happen?”
With tears steaming down his face, Apollo started to tell his Uncle about the events.
Xiomara rolled over in bed, snuggling into Severus’s chest. What a deep dark secret. Severus Snape is a snuggler.
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Post by tanja on Oct 26, 2005 6:15:47 GMT -5
great updates  maybe i overread it, (sorry... if I did, I´ll catch up ) but what happened to Min´s baby ?? |
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 26, 2005 11:35:34 GMT -5
hehehe Abe better set Apo safe. Of couse Severus is a snuggler.
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Oct 26, 2005 13:13:51 GMT -5
I hope Aberforth can set Apollo straight. Right now I am with Mina, I'm not very happy with that young man.
Aberforth may be right that they should not have kept it a secret from the kittens, but it was his parent's decision to make and they had their reasons for it - primarily the safety of their family from Lord Voldemort and others in the wizarding community that might have reacted badly to that startling news. I can't see many of them wanting her to have contact with their children if they knew she had any connection to LV. She was only a child herself when it happened, and she was in love...not always a good combination. Love can be a dangerous thing sometimes.
Apollo is thinking that she should have seen what LV was, but he is not remembering that hindsight is much better than foresight. He knows what LV became, his mother did not have a window into the future to see what would happen. Aberforth needs to make him realize that, and do it before he decides to tell Athena and Harry and really upset everyone. Albus and Mina need to be the ones to tell them, and only if they decide to. I know it was a shock to Apollo, but he needs to deal with it and get over it.
There are times when medical records should be sealed to protect the people involved. Yes, he is a healer, and if he is going to be one of his mother's healers then he needs to have access to the records, but the records didn't have to name the father...only that she had a child and lost it. Then it would have been up to his parent's to reveal as much information as they deemed necessary. His knowledge is a danger to them now. Scary situation.
Yes, I expect that Severus is a snuggler. He is so stern otherwise, he has to show his softer side sometime, so during his sleep is a good time. No one would ever know but Mara. Heh heh heh!
Sorry this is so long, I just had a lot to say. I love your story. I wait eagerly for each update.
Kay
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Post by idealrain on Oct 27, 2005 18:11:41 GMT -5
Eh, at least people have stop wanting to beat Apollo.
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 27, 2005 18:37:41 GMT -5
No I havent. I'm just plotting. *Grins* He needs punished.
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Post by idealrain on Oct 27, 2005 18:56:53 GMT -5
The fireplace roared to life as Albus’ head appeared. Throwing the silk green robe over her body, she kneeled down.
“How’s Min?”
“Theoriski took her in for sugregy about ten minutes ago. Um, could you get Harry and tell him about Minerva?”
“Of course. You want me to bring him to St. Mungo’s?”
“No. He has classes tomorrow and I’m just waiting here.
I’m going to call Aurora and Abe later. Apollo…Mara, I don’t know where my boy is. He’s pretty shook up and he used the cloaking device on the watch. If someone could just find him….”
“Of course. Do you need anything? “
“Xio, who is it?” Severus asked sleepily.
“Albus. We need to find Apollo. He found about Tom and now he’s someplace.”
“Who’s Tom?”
“I’m sorry, sweetie. You just woke up. I’ll explain later.” Xiomara kissed Severus’ head.
“This is one of those things I don’t want to fully understand.”
“Yeah, just go with it.” Xiomara went to get dress.
“Xio, I’m nauseous.”
“You’re kidding me, right?”
“No.”
Xiomara looked at her husband, the big bad Deatheater, who was looking a bit green.
“For Pete’s sakes, take some anti-nausea potion and let’s go.”
Severus pouted. “You’re not being very sympthanic.”
“Severus Salazaar Snape, I love you. But if you don’t get dress and help me find my jackass of a godson, you will be sleeping on the Quiddich ground for three weeks. Alone!”
Later, Xiomara commented that she never saw anyone moved that fast on foot or broom.
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 27, 2005 20:00:55 GMT -5
Laughs hysterically. Perfect.
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Post by Alesia on Oct 27, 2005 22:23:40 GMT -5
I am okay with forgiving Apollo. He did have a right to be upset, I never had issue with that, it just his timing that earned him a little punishment in my book. I trust Uncle Aberforth to set him straight.
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Post by tanja on Oct 28, 2005 1:03:31 GMT -5
I love the "sweete" part...and the comment "alone!!"
great update
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Post by idealrain on Oct 29, 2005 14:43:20 GMT -5
~Nicky is the same one in Meet the McDores. ~
Abeforth surveyed his nephew. Apollo was definitely a striking man. With Minerva’s green eyes, Albus’ height and auburn hair, he was the perfect mixture of his parents. Unfortunly he inherited his parents’ personalities. Minerva’s temper and Albus’ arrogance to be right.
“Well, namesake, you have a choice.”
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Albus paused, trying to figure out what to tell his daughter. What the hell. I’ll just wing it. With that thought, he threw the powder into the fire.
”Aurora McDore’s residence.”
A second later, a sleepy blond haired head appeared in the fireplace.
“Hello?”
“Who the hell are you and what are you doing at my daughter’s apartment at three in the morning?!”
“Professor Dumbledore?!” Eyes widened.
“Yes! Get Aurora now!” Albus growled. I’ll deal with you later.
“Papa? What’s wrong?” Aurora was wide awake imagining the worse.
“The kittens are giving your mother a hard time. We’re at St. Mungo’s…”
“Oh, God! Um, let me get dress and tell Nicky what’s going on. Is Apollo there?”
Albus hesitated and simply said, “No. I’ll explain later.”
“Ok. Well, I’ll see you in a few minutes.”
“Right.” Who’s Nicky?
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Post by idealrain on Oct 29, 2005 15:15:08 GMT -5
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Pomona was enjoying a rare night with her wife. There was no one in the hospital wing, Hufflepuffs had been told to bother the prefects for the night and all was calm. And the fact Poppy was now rubbing her back, Pomona’s life was verging towards perfection. She sighed happily. Then Severus’ face appeared in her fireplace. Poppy stopped threw on a discard shirt. Pomona rolled over and pulled the covers up.
“Oh, great Merlin! ….Apollo?..no….What did he do?....Surgery…how long ago?.....well, Pommie would have to get Evelyn Vector to be on call…..O.k. do you need anything….um I don’t think Mara beating Apollo would help…oh…are you sure you want him….o.k. I’ll bring him with us…..see you soon. Bye”
“Aphrodite Venus Raquel, what’s the hell is going on?”
Poppy winced at her full name. Stupid free love parents.
“Short version. Apollo made Minerva upset, (get dress) which increased her stress so the potions they started her on tonight didn’t work, which made her required surgery, so far Mara, Abe, and Rory had been called. But we need to grab Harry and take him to St. Mungo’s.”
By the time Poppy finished explaining, Pommie was already dressed and ready to go.
“I’ll get Harry and meet you back here.”
”The password is Release the Beast.”
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Post by amandahleigh on Oct 29, 2005 15:37:27 GMT -5
Release the Beast? What a password! (lol) Very intereting thus far! I don't really blame Apollo. I mean, he should nto have bugged out on his mother at the hospital and all of that, but I can certainly see why he's so upset about having something so huge hidden from him his whole life. Not that it's really hus busniess anyway. But, anyhow, great fic!  AL |
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 29, 2005 21:17:45 GMT -5
I will be good because I got some Poppy and Pommie time. I might forgive Apo eventually but Aurora is going to flip when she hears what her darling twin did to Mom.
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Oct 29, 2005 22:10:14 GMT -5
Yep, Rory is going to flip alright when she finds out what her twin did to upset Mum. I wouldn't want to be there, or when Papa questions her about...Nicky. Bet she'll hold her own though.
Wonderful password...Release the Beast. I assume it is the password to Gryffindor tower.
Update soon. Please.
Kay
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Post by idealrain on Oct 29, 2005 23:45:26 GMT -5
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“Here’s some hot chocolate, Albus. Do you want anything to eat?” Pommie asked.
“No, thank you. No one has heard from Apollo yet?” Albus tiredly asked.
“No. Right now, I don’t care if I ever talk to him again.”
“Rory! That’s your twin.”
“Aunt Poppy, he put the kittens in danger. How can you forgive that?
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“Aurora, the pregnancy was difficult from the beginning. I know that Dominick was planning on bedrest for the last two weeks anyway.” Poppy leaned over and hugged Aurora. “Most women try to avoid getting pregnant at your mother’s age for a reason.” Her eyes met Pommie’s. They had discussions of late about the subject, finally coming to the conclusion neither one wanted more children at this point of their lives.
“Where could he be ?” Albus wondered.
“Dad, why are you worry about him? He hurt mom.” Aurora asked. Harry nodded in agreement.
“Because he’s my child and he’s hurting, and I want to know where he is.” Albus said, sighing,” No matter how old you are, your parents will always worry about you. Speaking of which, Rory, who’s Nic?”
Aurora blushed. All eyes were on her.
“Um, I don’t think this is the time or the place.”
Xiomara piped up.
“I think Dominick said he was going to take a couple hours. We’re not going anyplace and we got nothing to do but wait.”
“Have I told you later how much I enjoy having you as my godmother?” Aurora said sarcastically.
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Oct 30, 2005 0:23:46 GMT -5
So true, no matter how old you are, you are your parent's child and they will always worry about you. I loved the way Albus reminded Rory of that...and then brings up Nicky. Heh heh heh heh. Liked the way she tried to squirm out of it.
I can just see and hear her being sarcastic to her godmother...and I can just see the glint in Xiomara's eyes when she reminded Rory that they had time and they weren't going anywhere.
Wonderful. I like the dividing lines too.
Kay
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Post by tanja on Oct 30, 2005 1:24:15 GMT -5
I agree, parents will always worry, no matter how old you are... Great updates so far  |
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 30, 2005 11:31:34 GMT -5
Perfect. I've always thought Pommie was the more motherly of the two but I like Poppy soothing Rory. I also can see Xiomara being very interested into her goddaughter is dating and her eyes were glinting protectively. I dont think she would be adverse to scaring off boyfriends if Albus and Minerva dont. Very good.
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Post by idealrain on Oct 31, 2005 21:55:57 GMT -5
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Apollo suddenly felt tired. The realization that he could’ve cost his parents the kittens began to sink in. Suddenly the Hog’s Head fire roared to life.
“Abe, I’m looking for Apollo. Is he there?”
“Yes, right here. How’s Min?”
“In surgery. Is Apollo ok?”
“I’m fine, papa.” Apollo said in a small voice.
“Thank Merlin. Get over here so Aurora can yell at you, then I think Aunt Mara would like to beat you, and then its Harry’s turn.”
Apollo blanched at the mention of his loved ones torturing him. But suddenly there was nowhere else he rather be.
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Post by idealrain on Oct 31, 2005 21:58:53 GMT -5
“Crazy Tabby”
Minerva slowly opened her eyes to look at her surroundings. White walls, white bedspread, and a white haired man looking at hair.
“I love white.” She murmured sleepily. She tried to turn over but there were spells prevented her.
“Minerva, I need you to wake up.” Theoriski said.
“Oh, it’s you.” Recognizing her husband Minerva smiled.
“Minerva, you just had surgery. How do you feel?”
“Tired.”
“You are under spells to keep you from moving. We had to put in stitches but they will resolve as you get closer to your due date. You will be groggy for a little bit. ”
“The babies?” Albus asked.
“Fine. Right on schedule in terms of development. I still want Minerva on bedrest for at least two weeks but everything is turning out good.” Theoriski smiled “You’re a trooper, Mrs. McDore.”
A snore could be heard from the bed. Albus grinned and added, “and a snorer.”
“I was going to tell the people in the waiting room. Would you like to join me, Mr. McDore?”
“Certainly.”
Week one
Day one
800 am
Minerva woke up as soon as Albus got out of bed. She stretched lazily and smiled. Planning on grading papers today, she had totally faith in Bill’s ability to teach. Reaching for the stack of papers, a book caught her eye. 1001 names for a magical baby. Hmmm, well, we do need names soon. The papers remained ungraded.
200 pm
A knock interrupted Minerva’s internal debate of Asklepios for a son. Harry bounced in along with Ron .
Raising an eyebrow, Minerva asked,
“Aren’t you supposed to be in class?”
Grinning Harry replied,
“It’s Divination, Mom. I know I’m going to die anyway.”
“Fine. Help me pick names.”
“Mom, you cannot be serious. Asklepios?”
730 pm
Xiomara tumbled in to Minerva’s room and immediately sat on the bed. Her yellow eyes twinkled dangerous. Minerva noticed this and cautiously asked,
“What? Aren’t you suppose to be sick now? You’re in the first trimenster.”
Smiling mischieviously, Xiomara replied, “Sev took that over for me.”
“Lucky.”
“You know Sibyll said something interesting tonight at dinner.”
Annoyed Minerva turned to face Xiomara directly.
“What did that overgrown-”
“Minerva! If the students knew you talk about your fellow staff member like that…”
“Mara, what did she say?” Ignoring the mock look of shock on Xiomara’s face.
“Something about the kittens being born in different years.”
Scoffing Minerva replied, “How is that possible? She really has gone off the deep end.”
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Oct 31, 2005 22:31:43 GMT -5
New years babies yay. It will be one of Sybil's just damn lucky prophecies. Kind of like prophecizing that Albus will have so many lemon drops on a given day. Great birthday present. Thanks!
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Post by tanja on Nov 1, 2005 6:02:05 GMT -5
well, happy new year looking forward |
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Post by idealrain on Nov 2, 2005 12:57:59 GMT -5
Day three 248 p.m.
A lion cub entered the headmaster’s private suite, follow by two others. Minerva eyed them warily.
“If that’s a wheeze you better have the antidote.”
The lion cub, with the most particular lightening shape mark in his fur, leaped on the bed. He roared indignity. The one with the bushy fur rolled her eyes and offer Minerva a piece of paper tied to her tail.
Professor McGonagall,
Please accept my gift of three lion cubs as they finished their work early in class today. The only condition to the gift is a photo has to be send to my mother. She would love it.
Bill Weasley
“What a lovely gift.” Minerva said, stroking the red mare of Ron. “Do you do tricks?”
Harry roared again and turned to leap over Ron. Ron moved and the games began.
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