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Post by lemonygingersnaps on May 11, 2006 20:05:57 GMT -5
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Post by idealrain on May 12, 2006 22:20:47 GMT -5
“No it’s not. I would prefer they wait until marriage. But we like Bill. Apollo should be happy. If Bill makes him happy, I’m happy. “
Minerva paused and nodded. “You’re right. Besides I’ll get cute red head grandchildren.”
“But why wouldn’t Apollo come to us? He has to know by now we don’t care about stuff like that. I mean your best friends are lesbians for crying out loud.”
“Do you really not care? To be honest I’m hurt by the fact Apollo hid this from us. But he has been distance since we adopted Harry and announced the kittens.”
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Post by mcgonagallrocks on May 13, 2006 20:07:30 GMT -5
Poor Min and Albus. That Prat of a son of theirs should have told them.
These are WAY to short. I need more.]
**Endora
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on May 15, 2006 20:37:18 GMT -5
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH - I need more lol! This is worse than physical torture!!
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Post by idealrain on May 20, 2006 22:23:02 GMT -5
“Love, let’s figure this out in the morning. I’m tired. “ Albus said reaching for his wife. But Minerva got out of bed. “Minerva, love? Um, where are you going at one o’clock in the morning?”
“For a walk, I’m restless.” Minerva threw on her tartan dressing coat. “Relax we made sure my stomach with be protected and hidden. I’ll call you if I go into labor.” She kissed her speechless husband.
She found herself in the kitchen sipping her husband’s hot cocoa. Hearing footsteps Minerva tensed but relaxed. Apollo had an unusual stride. “Couldn’t sleep, kitten?” Minerva asked
Apollo paused, not understanding why his mother wasn’t shocked to find him at Hogwarts. “Mom! I just got to talking to Bill and he invited me to spend the night, instead of flooing home.” He bit his lip nervously.
“You are horrible at lying.” Minerva smiled sadly. “You always bite your lip. Besides, Bill did more than that. He made a proposal of sorts I believe. I was outside the room. I wanted to see if Bill needed help with his lesson plans. He definitely needs help but not with that. Why didn’t you tell us?”
A tear ran down Apollo’s face. “I didn’t want to disappoint you. It’s hard being your son sometimes and you already replaced me with Harry and the new kittens…”
“Never! I love you always and forever. Sometimes I felt like you are disappointed in us.”
“No, I do love you. I just don’t know how to be your son sometimes. I don’t feel brave enough.” Apollo started to cry.
“‘Being a Gryffindor doesn’t mean not being scare. It means facing fears head on. Being in love is scary.” Minerva explained rocking her son in her arms. “Kitten, you’ll be brave when you need to be.”
“It’s late. You need sleep and so does the kittens.” Apollo touched his mother’s stomach. “How much longer?”
“Two months. Good night, my love. Good luck with Bill.”
“Thanks mom. Love you.” Apollo kissed his mother’s cheek.
“I love you, too.” Minerva whispered to the empty room as she finished her drink and returned to bed.
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Post by gingerkitten on May 20, 2006 22:33:53 GMT -5
Awww I'm glad they had a talk. I think that Apollo just needed some quality time with his mom. Hopefully he'll get better now. Great update!!!
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Post by Trulyamused on May 21, 2006 5:19:54 GMT -5
Very tender scene.
I'm glad Apollo came clean with whats been bothering him.
Hope to read more very soon.
Truly
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Post by mcgonagallrocks on May 21, 2006 10:56:20 GMT -5
I love this story. It's the first thing I check when I get on. Can't wait till the kittens are born.
**Endora
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on May 21, 2006 20:47:57 GMT -5
YAY - Great update!
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Post by idealrain on May 29, 2006 21:28:47 GMT -5
help inspire me to write the last chapter and epilogue before july 31st. any ideas?
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on May 30, 2006 22:01:01 GMT -5
Let me think on that.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by Tabby67 on May 30, 2006 23:12:58 GMT -5
Oo! This is quite good. Hmm...i have no clue what should come next. Update SOON!
~Branda
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Post by idealrain on May 31, 2006 17:39:53 GMT -5
Minerva bit her lip. It was New Year’s Eve and she was determined to disprove Sybil’s prediction. Unfortunary she didn’t count on the McGonagall’s stubbornness mixed with the Dumbledore’s sense of humor. The contractions had started around five in the night just as she sat down for dinner. This in itself wouldn’t have been be expect she was currently hosting a dinner for fifteen people including her future in-laws, Harry’s friends and her two nieces. The only saving grace was her brother-in-law couldn’t make since it was the Hog’s Head’s busiest night. She tensed and hoped no one notice. Two people did.
“They are getting stronger.” Apollo commented to his Aunt.
Poppy nodded. “I’ll slip off and get the room ready. Why would a cat would want to give birth in a tub of water is beyond me but oh well.”
Poppy whispered something to her wife who glanced at Minerva covertly. Pommie’s eyebrow rose and she whispered back,
“This is going to blow our plans for tonight, isn’t?”
“Sorry babe.”
Pommie then turned to Minerva and gently begins to rub her back. Minerva gratefully and took a deep breath. She kicked Albus in the shin. As Albus turned to look at her, Minerva sent a message to him. It’s time! Get me out of here without people noticing! Albus jumped up and look around the room as if seeing the room for the first time. Minerva wanted to go through the first part of labor in private without anyone but him.
“I think I’ll help Minerva to bed. Excuse us.” Albus scooped his wife up and winced as he felt the bit on his shoulder.
Harry raised an eyebrow. Summoning a notebook, he asked,
“Any one want to bet on what time the kittens will arrive?”
The room erupted into frenzy.
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on May 31, 2006 20:19:17 GMT -5
Excellent! Very Funny with the betting! Looks like Harry took a chapter from Gred and Forge ;-) I wonder which will win out - the McGonagall stuborness or the Dumbledore humor........ :-)
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Post by Trulyamused on May 31, 2006 20:23:35 GMT -5
Wonderful. The kittens are on the way.
Love the bit with Harry, breaking the news with the betting remark. (chuckle)
More soon please,
Truly
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Post by Tabby67 on Jun 1, 2006 22:09:37 GMT -5
Betting on the time! Wonderful! My family's done that before. YAY! Kittens are on the way!
I feel so sorry for Minerva. I've never had to go through labour, thank God, but I hear it feels like the world's falling out of ya.
Update again soon.
~Branda
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Jun 2, 2006 16:56:25 GMT -5
I am enjoying this. Harry taking bets on the kittens is hilarious. My only problem is that I can't remember Sybil's prophecy, and I have looked back through the story and I haven't located it yet. Could you refresh my poor old memory.
Looking forward to more, as usual.
Kay
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on Jun 2, 2006 20:56:54 GMT -5
It said that the kittens would be born in different years.  |
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Post by mcgonagallrocks on Jun 3, 2006 0:17:10 GMT -5
Call the Daily Prophet Sybil's prophecy was right. That's like a 1 in a million shot. I love this story.
**Endora
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Post by idealrain on Jun 3, 2006 23:24:18 GMT -5
Albus slipped into the shower, holding his wife.
“This feels familiar.” Albus smiled. “Didn’t this start here? Oh, love another one?” Albus rubbed his wife’s back. Minerva moaned and started to cry.
“It hurts.” She whimpered.
“I know. Just need to relax for now.” Albus did a spell Poppy taught him. “This will tell us when the contractions get closer. When do you want to call Theoriski?”
“Hmmm…sooner than later. Albus! We don’t have names yet! The cribs aren’t set up! I’m not ready!” Minerva panicked.
“Love, I’m going to call Theoriski and as soon as he comes I’ll get some of your Gryffindors to set up the nursery ok? Just relax.” Albus turned off the shower and helped Minerva into the bed. “The contractions are twenty minutes apart yet. Just relax.”
Albus called Theoriski who came right away. While he checked Minerva, Albus returned to the dining room with a grin.
“Apollo, Theoriski would like your help along with |Poppy. They are twenty minutes apart. I guess it’s almost time.”
|”What should we do Papa?” asked Aurora.
“Harry tell Bill his future in-laws are being born and he needs to watch the tower tonight. Then get some people to the quarters to set up the nursery. Minerva will be in the room of requirement so go there. Aurora call your Aunt Mara at the club.”
“Albus, your wife needs you. “ Theoriski stuck his head out.
“Drugs! I want drugs!” Minerva wailed.
Apollo tried not to snicker at his mother’s demands from where he was setting up the cribs for the kittens. Poppy held a cup of catnip tea and help Minerva sipped it. Albus held his wife and made the protype of the queen from Minerva’s life size chess set glow different colors. “Mina look at the queen.
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Post by lemonygingersnaps on Jun 4, 2006 7:25:00 GMT -5
Albus is being so sweet, more soon please! :-)
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Post by mcgonagallrocks on Jun 4, 2006 12:39:39 GMT -5
I knew Min would try and give in. My Mom did it too. Albus is like the perfect husband ever. Why can't more men be that sweet. I'm looking forward to the rest. Update soon please.
**Endora
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Post by Trulyamused on Jun 4, 2006 15:45:00 GMT -5
They're coming do to the wire. Go Albus, keep those comforts coming. Poor Min. More soon. Truly |
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Post by Tabby67 on Jun 4, 2006 17:24:01 GMT -5
MORE! That is NOT fair! Poor Minerva. Born in seperate years...hehehe, that would be funny. I feel so sorry for Albus and Minerva. Minerva for the birth...*winces* and Albus for his wife's furry. *Throws Albus a cup* Protect the McNuggets! (Don't ask) Hurry with the next update! This rox my sox. *watches sox head bang* hehe
Branda
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Post by littlemorgsi on Jun 4, 2006 19:23:18 GMT -5
Poor Min. This catnip thing could prove interesting. I wonder what effect it will have on her.
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Post by idealrain on Jun 12, 2006 22:06:13 GMT -5
Minerva you are seven centiments. You need to be ten or more.” Theoriski assured. “I think if you walk around you’ll get the last centimeters.”
Harry took one arm and Aurora took the other and together they walked their mother.
“Albus!” Minerva wailed . Albus came over and held his wife.
“Shh..I know, I know.” Albus kissed her forehead.
“The hell you do! It feels like cruciatus.” Minerva dropped to her knees and moaned. “You! You did this to me! Where’s my wand?”
“Mom, you know Aunt Poppy took that away.” Apollo stated calmly as he checked the vitals.”Here comes another one.”
“Holy Godric!” Minerva shrieked.
“Minerva, calm down. |I want to check you but you need to calm down.” Theoriski soothed his patient. Minerva sat back down on the bed. “Execellent. Minerva you are fully dilated. Now all you have to do is push.”
”All have do?” Minerva hissed. “GET OUT!!!”
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Post by Trulyamused on Jun 13, 2006 6:47:20 GMT -5
Damn doctors, relax, push. Why the heck don't they try? Come'on, help Min out get this over with soon. Or, poor Harry's going to scarred for life. Great as always. Truly |
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Post by Tabby67 on Jun 15, 2006 22:49:05 GMT -5
WOOHOO! An update! Poor Mina. I don't even WANT to imagine the pain she's going through right now. I agree with Truly, damn doctors. ;DHer wanting to kill Albus. Or neuter him. I'd go with the latter if I were her. Update soon! ~Branda~ |
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Post by mcgonagallrocks on Jun 18, 2006 11:09:27 GMT -5
Poor Min. She's regreting not taking the drugs now. Actually poor Albus too. “The hell you do! It feels like cruciatus.” Minerva dropped to her knees and moaned. “You! You did this to me! Where’s my wand?” I love that part. Can't wait for more.
**Endora
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Post by idealrain on Jun 23, 2006 11:15:24 GMT -5
“Minerva?” Albus asked.
“Get him out of here!” Minerva said through clenched teeth.
Albus, Theoriski, and Poppy exchanged confused looks.
Theoriski finally said “If it will make her calmer, have Poppy deliver the twins. But I imagined she will deliver in the next hour. It’s eleven-twenty now.”
Poppy nodded. Harry and Aurora were trying to comfort their mother while the discussion went on. Suddenly Harry cried, “Mom’s in a lot of pain!”
Minerva was grunting and moaning. Poppy positioned her on the bed and checked her. “Min, give me your hand. Feel that? That’s a head. Now push slowly.”
Albus held his wife and breathed with her. Slowly the head emerged, followed by arms, body and legs. A piercing cry filled the air.
“She sounds just like her mother. Born at eleven forty-nine.” Poppy announced.
Albus smiled. “My girls. My sweet girls.”
Poppy laughed “Ok I hate to break this up but let big brother check her out and I think Minerva should start to feel contractions soon. But just in case I want make sure Minerva isn’t laboring for long. “
“Sounds good.” Minerva grunted.
Poppy asked, “Have you start already?”
“grrrr….”Minerva answered.
“Spoken like a true Gryffindor. O.k. Lean back, let me check you.”
Minerva took a deep breath. One last time.
“Min, I need to turn the baby but then you should be fine.” Poppy gently turned the baby. “ O.k. the baby is in the right position. Now you should be able to push the baby right out.”
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