A new Life for Harry Potter.

Authors Note: Hey here is 29 kinda short.

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When Tom opened his eyes he was lying down in his bedroom. A quick look around and he realized he was alone. He wasn’t sure what was going on but he felt out of sorts. He sat up in bed and ran his hands across his face in an attempt to wake himself. A soft cry from the other side of the room got his attention. Tom immediately stood from the bed and went to find the source of the cry. There on the other side of the bed was a small white bassinette, Tom paused for a moment. There was no reason a bassinette should be inside his chambers. He walked toward it cautiously with his wand drawn.



When he got to the bassinette he looked inside and saw the most beautiful child he had every laid eyes on. Soft dark hair framed its little pale face; its chubby little cheeks were slightly flushed pink. Tom couldn’t help himself and smiled down at the little baby. As he looked on he couldn’t help but think that the child looked a lot like him. Could it possibly be that the child is mine he thought. He couldn’t fight the urge to hold the baby so he lifted it from its bassinette and cradled it to his chest.



He rocked the baby for a while when it suddenly opened its eyes. Tom was startled when a gleaming set of crimson irises where staring back at him. The next thing he knew the child’s face distorted into that of a snake. Tom gasped in shock and dropped the baby to the floor. When the child impacted with the wooden floor its body exploded into a million tiny snakes. Tom let out a scream of pure horror before he was shaken awake.



When Tom opened his eyes again a concerned looking Helaine and Severus where staring at him. He let out a small sigh of relief. That was one of the worst nightmares he had ever experienced.



“Tom are alright, you fainted and have been out cold for an hour.” Helaine told him. He looked toward Severus for conformation, the stoic man just nodded.



“Severus if you would excuse us, I’d like to talk to Helaine in private.” He said. Severus gave a brief nodded before stalking out of the room. Once he was gone Tom and Helaine fell into an uncomfortable silence. They were both dying to talk about Helaine’s condition but neither of them knew how to broach the subject. Not being able to take the silence any longer Tom just said the first thing that came to mind.



“So…you’re pregnant.” He said. Helaine looked at him and nodded still not sure what to say. Tom could see the worry clearly on her face and knew he needed to comfort her despite his own fears.



“Helaine, love it will be alright. No matter what you want to do I’ll support you completely.” He told her. Helaine looked at him with teary eyes; he felt helpless as he was unable to console her.



“Tom…I know this probably isn’t what you want but…I want to keep the baby.” She said. He could read the fear on her face; she was afraid he would reject their child. He thought back to his dream. It was nothing he thought, just another nightmare. He looked at Helaine and pulled her closer until she flush against him.



“My love of course I want the baby, you have fulfilled me in ways I never thought anyone could, I love you.” He told her. Helaine beamed at him through her tears and kissed him passionately. They stayed like that, just kissing and holding one another until they fell asleep.



The next afternoon Helaine and Hermione where sitting in the roof garden enjoying a light lunch. Helaine felt worlds better now that she knew what was making her sick; she could help but smile every time she thought about it. She hadn’t told Hermione yet, she was waiting on the right moment to spring the monumental news on her friend; now seemed like a good a time as any.



“Well I have some news.” She said casually. Hermione perked up and her seat and gave Helaine her full attention. Helaine couldn’t help but laugh at the look on Hermione’s face. It reminded her of when they were in school and how Hermione would perk up the same way as soon as the Professor entered the room. It all seemed like a life time ago; so many things had changed a lot of it for the better.



“So what is this news you want to share? If it’s about you and Tom’s shagging habits I’d rather forgo this conversation.” Hermione said with an amused chuckle.



“Well it does sort of have to do with shagging but not in the way you think. I’m pregnant.” She told her. Hermione sat there for a while looking as if someone had slapped her. Helaine began to worry that Hermione wouldn’t be happy about this. She was surprised when Hermione suddenly started laughing.



“Six months, you’ve only been a girl for six months and you’re already up the duff, this is priceless.” Hermione said through her laughter. Helaine frowned at her unsure if she should be laughing with her friend of offended. When Hermione was finally able to reign in her mirth Helaine turned to her with a serious expression.



“Seriously Hermione, what do you think?” She asked. Hermione quickly sobered up at the look on her best friends face. She reached across the table and grabbed a hold of Helaine’s hand.



“Honestly Helaine, I think it’s bloody brilliant. I couldn’t be happier for you; I know you’ll be a fantastic mother, and Tom’s not so bad either. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings.” Hermione said. Helaine couldn’t help the tears as she stood from her chair and embraced her friend. This was one of the reasons that she knew that no matter what she would always have Hermione on her side. Hermione pulled back from the hug with a huge smile on her face.



“Well we have a lot to do so let’s get to it; we’ve got a baby to prepare for.” She said. Helaine couldn’t help but laugh; same old Hermione she thought.

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