Dark Gifts

*Parseltongue*
“Speaking”
‘Thoughts’

Quote of the chapter!

“Only one man ever understood me. ... And he didn't understand me.” -- George Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel.

Chapter 29

“Ow…owowowowow.” Harry said under his breath as he curled into a fetal position. He had never felt pain like this before. It wasn’t too horrible--yet. He was obviously starting to have contractions, and he knew they would start to grow progressively worse.

The contraction let up and Harry started to uncurl from his position. This was going to hurt badly! He needed to get his boys in here soon. Although he was only starting contractions, almost everyone in the house wanted to be there for the birth.

Harry stretched out his arm to grab the bell on the bedside table. He had become so demanding of late, that the twins had bought him a bell that was magically connected to every room in the house. Everyone would hear the bell and eventually someone would come to his rescue and give him whatever he needed. He wasn’t allowed to leave his bed, so this was a brilliant solution. And as the twins said, the bell wasn’t loud and obnoxious, so it wouldn’t really bother anyone.

Harry rang the bell and waited for someone to come to his rescue. Sure enough, not even ten minutes later Sirius came in looking just a bit ruffled.

“Hey pup, what do you need?” Sirius had walked in right as another contraction hit. Harry gasped and squeezed his eyes shut, hands gripping the bed sheets.

“Harry…what’s going on?” Sirius asked, oblivious to the situation.

Harry glared at him. Wasn’t it obvious? He was in pain, he is at full term!

“I’m in labor…so would you please go get the people I need.” Harry gritted out through his teeth. The contraction let off and Harry took a deep breath, letting his death grip on the sheets go. “Make sure to get Tom and Severus first. They need to be here first.” Harry said a little more calmly.

Sirius’ eyes widened and he darted from the room. He knew the Dark Lord was having a Death Eater meeting, but this was far more important. He ran down the corridor and ran into Remus.

“Sirius, what’s the rush?” Remus asked.

“Harry…pants….baby…gasp….labor.” Sirius got out. Remus stood there calmly and then walked in the opposite direction. Someone needed to be with Harry right now, it might as well be him. Sirius stared after him.

“Well what are you waiting for? I’m sure the Dark Lord would like to know that his child is coming. I’ll wait with Harry.” Remus said as he continued to stroll towards Harry’s room.

Sirius watched him leave for a moment before dashing down the hall once again. Upon seeing the doors leading to the meeting room he slowed down and caught his breath. He opened the doors catching part of the Dark Lord’s speech. He would be there with them…if he was a Death Eater. Oh he followed the Dark Lord, but he would never become a Death Eater. He wasn’t a murderer, he couldn’t destroy a human life.

“…annihilate them.” The Dark Lord froze in his speech as he saw Sirius enter. He had heard the bell, but was unable to go to his fiancé. He planning an attack on Diagon Alley. The dark side had been winning since Dumbledore’s death at Hogwarts. If everything goes according to plan, the wizarding world would fall under his rule sometime within the next two years. He just had to keep the attacks going and his followers loyal.

Everyone turned when they heard the door open. It was quite a shock to see Sirius Black, someone who was not a Death Eater stroll up to the Dark Lord and whisper in his ear.

“We’ll all continue this meeting later. You are all dismissed.” The Dark Lord said quickly. Soon everyone but Tom, Lucius, Sirius, Draco, and Severus were the only ones left in the room. Tom stood up with a flourish and quickly walked out of the room. He walked back in a moment later. “Well, are you coming?” He snapped out at everyone.

Everyone quickly followed.

“What’s going on?” Draco whispered. He was clearly confused by the Dark Lord’s attitude. He rarely canceled meetings, and the man looked down right nervous, which was very unusual.

“Harry’s in labor.” Sirius said, rushing to keeping up with the Dark Lord.

“Oh.” Was all Draco could say.

They arrived at Harry’s room and entered. Remus was there holding Harry’s hand and whispering comforting words to him. Harry was sweating and had a few tears in his eyes, obviously in terrible pain. The contractions were steadily getting worse.

Harry had never been in a large amount of pain before. Only when Charlie had hit him, and when Tom was sometimes a bit rough. Those experiences were nothing compared to this. This was like being stabbed with a knife over and over again. Sharp pains running up and down his back and stomach. He was sure that this was the worst pain imaginable. He looked up as everyone came in, Bill and the twins followed behind the group. They had come from their rooms to investigate.

“Severus…give me a potion or something. I’m going to pass out. Something has to be wrong, I shouldn’t be in this much pain so soon.” Harry said through tears.

Severus stepped out of the crowd and glared at the others. “There are way to many people in this room right now. You can come back after I’m done with the exam, and only 2 others are allowed in to watch the birth. Other than that, get out. I have to do the exam.” Severus snapped. Everyone left except Tom, who of course was allowed to be there. It was his child.

“Alright Harry, spread your legs for me.” Severus stripped Harry of the boxers he was wearing and checked how far along he was. “Okay, your at 4cm. How long have you been having contractions?” Severus inquired.

“Only about an hour. I shouldn’t be that far, should I?” He had read up on male births, but all of them were rather vague since so few have ever happened.

Severus was deep in thought for a few minutes. “I could be wrong, but the whole pregnancy was shorter than a females. Perhaps the birthing process has sped up as well? I’m not entirely sure, but I believe I am right.” Severus said.

“Am I supposed to be in this much pain, though? This can’t be normal. How about a pain potion? I could really use one of those right about now.” Harry asked. He really hoped Severus would give him one.

Severus shook his head. “No. You can’t have one, being a boy I don’t know how it would affect the birth. It may do nothing, or it may hurt you or the baby. I don’t want to risk it. As for the pain, for a boy it is normal. You’re not built for giving birth. You are going to be in much more pain than a woman. The baby will go out the same way it got in there. This is going to be really painful.” Severus said logically. Harry whimpered.

“No fair.” Harry said slightly teary. Tom gripped his hand in support. He knew Harry wasn’t used to the pain. He spoiled and pampered that boy like there was no tomorrow. Harry had never been seriously hurt.

“It’ll be okay sweet raven. I’ll be here with you the whole time.” Tom said.

“You’re right. At least it won’t take long.” Harry said logically. “Just stay by me.” Harry said as he grabbed Tom’s hand again.

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Of course, two hours later Harry wanted nothing to do with Tom. Harry was 7cm along.

“JUST STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME. THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT. JUST STAY AWAY.” Harry screamed as Tom tried to once again get near him. Remus was holding Harry’s hand and rubbing his back. It seemed to calm Harry somewhat.

Tom had been trying to grab a hold of Harry’s other hand for the last half hour. The boy wouldn’t let him anywhere near him, much to his humiliation. Every time he got near Harry he would scream something. And Harry, the normally polite and well mannered person he was rarely swore. Today was an exception, he had swore a total of 42 times in the last half hour. Tom tried again.

“WHAT DID I JUST SAY! STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME, YOU BASTARD! I SWEAR TO MERLIN IF YOU TOUCH ME AGAIN I WILL CUT IT OFF. I’M NEVER ALLOWING YOU TO TOUCH ME AGAIN, YOU ASSHOLE.” Make that 45 times. Harry was furious. Oh he loved sex, but he would give it up just so he wouldn’t have to go through this again.

“Harry, be reasonable. Tom didn’t mean to make you go through this. Know one knew that you were going to get pregnant. Tom only wants to help you.” Remus tried to talk some sense into Harry. He began to call Tom by his name to get through to Harry, or else he would have said the Dark Lord. For some reason, Remus was the only one Harry would let near him at the moment. Everyone else just backed away. Remus was always good with enraged animals, being a werewolf himself, and at the moment Harry was acting like an enraged animal.

Harry glanced at Remus seeking truth. He just didn’t want anyone near him…they didn’t understand the pain. Only Remus knew somewhat…having to have his bones break and reform to become a werewolf. Harry saw only honesty in his eyes and finally allowed Tom near him.

“You ever get me pregnant again, I’ll kill you.” Harry whispered. He was somewhat delusional at the moment. The pain was unbearable, he would never really kill Tom. He just felt like he could at the moment.

Tom just nodded. Sure he wouldn’t mind more children, but if Harry didn’t want any he wouldn’t force him. Tom walked over to him and sat down in the chair by the bed. He grabbed Harry’s other hand and kissed it. He wanted to do everything within his power to take the pain away, even though it was impossible.

The twins were snickering in the corner. It was rather funny to see both the oh-so-powerful Dark Lord being scared off by Harry, and to see Harry screaming and cursing. Bill was his usual quiet self, talking quietly to Draco near the twins. Lucius had his arms wrapped around Sirius. Sirius was rather sad that Harry only wanted Remus and now Tom near him. He was Harry’s godfather, Harry should want him near him.

At that moment Harry went into another contraction. They were very close now. Severus thought it was time to check again.

“Everyone out of the room while I see if he is dilated enough. Out with you.” Of course only Tom and Remus stayed. This time when Severus checked Harry was ready.

“Alright Harry, you’re ready so I need you to push with the next contraction.” Severus said preparing for the baby to come out.

“Ahhh.” Harry screamed as he began pushing. He also had a death grip on both Tom and Remus, not really caring if he was causing the two any pain.

“Again.” Severus said. Eventually after a few more contractions and lots of pushing Severus saw a head of black hair peeking out. “I can see the head. Give me an enormous push Harry. We need to get the head out.”

Harry screamed as he gave one large push out. After he was done with that one he gave one more to push out the rest of the baby.

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Outside, Sirius was pacing. He was going to be a great-godfather. Or a grand-godfather, god-grandfather…something along those lines.

“Sirius would you stop your pacing! You’re wearing a hole in the floor.” Lucius snapped. Everyone was highly strung. They’d been hearing Harry screaming for the past half hour and it was really starting to get to everyone.

Out of the blue they heard a cry, but it wasn’t Harry’s. It was a baby.

“Oh.” Sirius said in an excited voice. “That’s my great godson or goddaughter in there. I bet it’s a girl.”

“And why would you think that?” Lucius inquired.

“I just know it. Could you picture those big green eyes on a female? She’ll be such a little heartbreaker.” Sirius said fondly, his eyes fogging up as if he was imagining her.

“Well I think it’s a boy. The Dark Lord will have a son before he has any girls.” Lucius said as a fact.

The door opened and the Dark Lord came out with a tiny bundle in his arms.

“What is it?” Sirius, Draco, and the twins all asked at once.

“A baby.” The Dark Lord said with a smirk.

“We know that! Is it a boy or girl?” Lucius question.

“A boy.” Tom said rather fondly, cradling the little bundle.

“And how’s Harry?” Lucius asked, a little worried about him.

“Tired. He’s being cleaned up by Severus at the moment. You can see him in a few minutes.” Tom said as he went back into the room.

A few minutes later the group entered to see Harry with the tiny baby. Tom was sitting by his side, looking very much like a proud father. Remus on the other side with a delighted smile on his face.

“Can I hold him?” Sirius asked. Harry looked up and nodded his head. Sirius swooped over to grab the little one.

“He’s so tiny. I can’t believe I’ll have one in a few months.” Sirius said, referring to the baby that Bella was carrying. The potion had worked wonders. Everyone was curious how Lucius, Remus, and Sirius’ baby would turn out.

“Have you decided on a name?” One of the twins questioned.

Tom and Harry looked at each other. Tom decided he would be the one to answer.

“Logan Alexander Riddle.” Tom said.

“I like it.” Draco said, peering at the baby over Sirius’ shoulder. He had always wanted a little brother or sister, but his mother being the bitch she was didn’t want to have another one.

“It’s a very nice name.” Bill agreed.

Sirius placed the baby back in Harry’s arms. Harry looked at the baby fondly. He knew Tom would give their son the world. He would be spoiled rotten, and Harry would let him. After all, their baby would be the most powerful person since Merlin himself.

Harry was soon lost in visions of what was to come, and he smiled that million gallon smile.

Life will be perfect, they would make it so.

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Next chapter: Epilogue. You get to find out what happens with your favorite characters. That’s right. The next chapter is the final chapter. It won’t be up for a couple of days though.

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Darkness: Eventually I will write another LV/HP, but I have at least two other stories I’m writing before that. Thanks for the review!

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Varjo: Actually, I promised he would go into labor, not give birth. Thanks for the review!

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blood_red_eyes: I will eventually. I have one I want to write, but I have a few other stories I’m writing first. So if you like Fenrir/Harry that is coming next, and then a Severus/Harry. Thanks for the review!

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TiffanyAK: You know what’s really funny? I wrote the last chapter on Monday and I worked Tuesday. On Tuesday a guy came into my work looking at the candy. He asks, “Do you have any mini m&m’s.” We didn’t have any so he cusses up a storm. My coworker and I ask. “Why do you need them so badly?” He replies, “My girlfriend is pregnant and she wants miniature M&M’s.” He says, looking rather harassed. My coworker says. “Can’t she just have the regular ones?” He looks at her as if she is crazy. “No. She needs the mini ones. She won’t eat the regular.” It was rather funny, I mean they taste the same, the M&M’s are just smaller. That made me think of the gummy bear thing I wrote. It was just so funny. What a pregnant person wants, a pregnant person gets. Thanks for the review!

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