An Unexpected Baby In 1978

An Unexpected Baby In 1978

Harry sighed as he and a younger looking Minerva McGonagall led the others to Albus’s office. Could this day get any worse? Harry was in hell, a personal hell at that.

He was seeing the teen version of his parents, and had no idea whether they would be able to save them this time around, and if it was allowed or possible.

It was so frustrating. It seemed more than a little cruel in his opinion, cruel to receive the chance and time to be with his parents, no matter their current form. On the other hand, that time could end up cut short permanently. There was no way of knowing whether they would have permission to help prevent their deaths.

They had no idea what was going to happen. They had not gone to the Great hall for the sorting and the feast. Instead they had been led to Professor McGonagall’s office and had dinner delivered to them by house elf.

Ginny noticed how distracted her boyfriend was. She asked as she reached up and gently stroked the side of his hair, smoothing it away from his face. “What’s the matter Harry, well, besides the obvious of course?”

Harry sighed for the umpteenth time and replied, “I’m just pissed at Malfoy for this. This is very serious, Gin. This was not just some petty hex. We aren’t even in our own time for Merlin sake.”

He added sadly, “I’ve been given the chance to see my parents again, regardless of the fact they are the same age as I currently am. No actually, I am older. They are only seventeen whilst I’m eighteen.”

He added, “But what if we can’t save them, what if we aren’t even allowed to? This is not fare Gin, this is worse for me then it had been growing up without them. It makes it so much harder, it isn’t fare.”

Ginny’s along with Hermione, Sara-Jane’s, Blaise and Gabrielle’s hearts broke for him. While Ron and Neville looked at Harry sympathetically, but never pityingly, as they both knew, it was a sure way to piss him off.

Minerva sighed sympathetically. She supposed she could understand why Harry was so withdrawn. She agreed it was cruel. It was like dangling temptation in ones face, knowing if they reacted on their desires, the consequences could be catastrophic.

They all sighed wearily and exchanged nervous glances between themselves, when the large imposing Gargoyle stood in all of its majestic glory, towering over them. They had arrived at their destination, the entrance to Dumbledore’s office.

They waited as Minerva said the password, and watched as they gargoyle started to slide to one side. They all stepped forwards, following Minerva onto the rotating staircase leading up to the headmaster’s office.

Once the stairs completed its descent upwards, they all stepped off the last step one after the other. Minerva then knocked on the door and was told to enter seconds later by the headmaster.

Minerva opened the door and led others inside the very familiar office, at least overly familiar to Harry that is. Once everyone was inside, the door was closed behind them and Albus conjured nine chairs.

Once everyone was seated, Albus asked, “Alright, let’s start with introductions. Do either you know who I and the professor who escorted you here are?”

Hermione answered, “You are Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Order of Merlin, First Class; Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot.”

She added turning to face Minerva, “And you are, Professor Minerva McGonagall, Transfiguration professor, head of Gryffindor house, and deputy headmistress.”

The others smirked, while Albus and Minerva eyed her in slight amusement. Trust Hermione to tell them their full names and titles. Hermione did not even bat a mere eyelid, knowing she was correct, nor caring that the others were smirking at her.

Albus’s eyes twinkled merrily from behind his half moon spectacles. He asked, “Correct. And you all are?” He gestured to Hermione first, amusement evident in his blue gaze.

Hermione said, “I am Hermione Jane Crouch, but have given all others from this time period my maiden name, which is Granger.” She added, “I am married to Barty Crouch Jr, at least back in 1998 I am.”

Sara-Jane went next and said, “I am Sara-Jane Lily Black, maiden name, Delaney. Delaney is the name I have given to the others that are from this timeline.” She added, “I married Sirius Black back in the year 1998.”

Ginny went next, “I am Ginny Molly Weasley” she was followed by Blaise, “I am Blaise Zabini” Blaise told them. Albus nodded and gestured to Gabriella” She replied, “I am Gabriella Delacour.”

Ron went next, “I am Ron Weasley, Ginny’s older brother.” He was followed by Neville, “And I am Neville Longbottom.” Albus nodded, before turning to look at Harry expectantly, he had yet to say his name.

Harry let out a loud and weary sigh, before saying, “I am Harry James Potter.” He quickly noted the surprised looks he received, as Albus and Minerva took in his appearance.

Just as Albus was about to comment on his name and whom he greatly resembled, there was a bright golden light. As soon as the light cleared, everyone in the room received a shock.

Everyone took note of Tonks, Stephanie, Mr. Delaney, Fleur and Bill Weasley, along with Barty, Sirius and Remus sprawled on the floor, moaning and panting.