The Cat Spirit

The Cat Spirit

Chapter Six: The Child



“Cissa!”

Narcissa heard Harry call while she was basking in the sunlight out in the garden. She was on her feet quickly after hearing the slight panic in Harry’s voice. Narcissa ran toward the kitchen were Harry was preparing dinner. What ever caused Harry’s distress she hoped it was nothing serious.



Narcissa rounded the last corner before the kitchen and stopped at the door slightly out of breath. The sight she saw startled her. Harry was standing in front of the kitchen counter resting his weight against it. And there was a puddle underneath him. Harry looked scared and his breathing was faster than normal.



“I think my water just broke…” Harry whispered. Narcissa broke out of her shock and ran to his side. She supported him and helped him to stand straighter.

“We need to get to the hospital.” Narcissa said firmly and escorted him to the fireplace so they could floo to the Saint Mungos. Few weeks earlier Lucius had paid for a private room to be kept free for Harry.



Quickly before leaving to the hospital Narcissa fire called their family healer who had been waiting for the call for a few days already as Harry was few days over the expected date. Narcissa supported Harry as they stepped through the floo. He had not yet learned to come out of the other end without visiting the floor first.



Narcissa thanked the healer for being fast as he was already waiting them at the Saint Mungos. They helped Harry to sit down onto the floating chair which would carry him to his room. On their way Narcissa made sure there were no prying eyes. The Malfoy glare she had mastered years ago did the work and drove everyone away from them. Lastly she made sure no one would be able to leave the hospital and tell other they had seen the pregnant Saviour by placing a simple, yet powerful memory charm over the hospital.



For Harry the trip to the hospital had gone in a flash. He now knew he was going to give birth to his child within the same day. Harry now understood the strange tingling at his lower back during the last week. His magic had been forming the birth canal so that he actually could give birth to his child. Harry moved around in a daze. He was happy that his child would finally enter the world but also afraid as he knew he’d soon be a cat.



The healer told him to move around the room to help him feel more comfortable. Harry did as he was told and strolled in the room thinking about his future life. He was so deep in his musings he didn’t notice Lucius’ arrival. Narcissa had informed her husband right after she had escorted Harry to his room. And now all they had to do was wait till the healer deemed it time for the youngest Malfoy to come into the world.



Sooner than anyone of them expected Harry was pushing and crying silently while doing so. Narcissa stayed with him as support while Lucius waited outside the room. After a few painful hours a loud cry could be heard from the room. Harry fell on the bed exhausted and sighed happily. Narcissa smiled and while the healer cleaned Harry and the baby she fetched Lucius back into the room.



Harry gave them a worn-out smile and took his child from the healer. Narcissa and Lucius came to stand next to the bed.

“Say hello to your granddaughter.” Harry said to them fondly marvelling the beauty of his daughter. Narcissa also smiled as she watched the interaction between the two. She was only disappointed that her son couldn’t be there to see it. Harry was truly beautiful as he watched over his daughter.



Lucius saw the happiness and slight sorrow in Harry’s eyes. Happiness for the birth of his child and sorrow for the little time he would have with her. Lucius could understand how he felt. If he thought of the possibility of never having been able to be there for Draco when his son was younger, he could relate. Lucius hadn’t been there for Draco as much as he would have wanted to but not to have had even that would have been horrible.



“So she will be Lilian Malfoy.” Lucius stated more then asked and received a nod from the proud ‘mother’. Luckily they didn’t need to sign any papers yet as they had not discussed about any other names for the child and had no godparents for her. Harry had no one to ask for the job as he had not told anyone of his friends about his pregnancy.



“Are you sure you wish me to stay at the manor? I can find another place to stay if I’m going to be a bother…” Harry stated quietly not raising his head to look at them.

“Of course you can stay with us.” Narcissa assured him. “It is no bother.”

“She’s right.” Lucius said. “It is time for us to get a house pet.” he continued while smiling softly. He didn’t want Harry to think of himself as a mere pet but they had to fool others into believing he was one.



“Is there any way for you to stay human? Or any possibility of you being able to turn back completely?” Narcissa asked. She did not wish this faith for the ‘mother’ of her grandchild. Her greatest wish at the moment was for Harry to become her son-in-law.

“I doubt it.” Harry said miserably. “And when I am a cat how could your son fall in love with me as it is what is needed for me to turn back completely.”



“I did sleep with him but I didn’t get him to stay with so I could’ve remained human.” Harry whispered. “My own desire for love took away my change to be with my child. I am sure Draco would’ve married me out of responsibility but that is not how I wanted it…”

“It’s alright.” Narcissa tried to calm him. “You have the right to think yourself first. No one can expect anything else.”



“Thank you.” Harry murmured smiling to his sleeping daughter. “I hope I will be able to turn back once in a while to hold her… There is the possibility but I cannot be sure…” he muttered to himself.

“I hope so too.” Narcissa said stroking Harry’s cheek to give him comfort. “It would be nice to see the real you…”



“Oh and before I forget…” Harry stated. “There would have been a mind link between Draco and I had we ever truly bonded. As we know nothing around me is ever normal… So I might be able to share some sort of a link with you as you are his parents.”

“Well…” Lucius chuckled. “We know you’re a powerful wizard so it might be possible for you.”



“I will look after her as a cat, so the link would be useful if she’s in danger and I’m too small to do anything to help…” Harry said thoughtfully.

“Indeed it would.” Narcissa admitted. “But you do know we will look after her too, don’t you?”

“Of course. But as a cat I might notice things you may not.” Harry murmured. “I am thankful for every thing you have done for me.” he said firmly looking into their eyes to show he truly meant it. His eyes had always given away his feelings and now they showed honesty.



“It was no trouble at all. She’s our granddaughter after all.” Lucius assured him and petted his head to the surprise of them all, even himself.

“I would’ve loved to have you as a son-in-law.” Narcissa sighed making Harry chuckle lightly and give them a beautiful smile.

“I would have liked that too…” he sighed and beckoned her to come closer. “I guess this is the good bye in case I never turn back again.”



“I wouldn’t be so sure of that…” Lucius muttered to himself and watched as Harry handed Lilian to her grandmother. Narcissa gently took her into her arms smiling sadly at the young man who still held onto the little hand of his daughter. Harry whispered a goodbye to them and let go of Lilian’s hand. And there in front of their eyes with a blinding flash of light the young man on the hospital bed vanished. In his place there now sat a small, delicate, black cat with beautiful emerald eyes.

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This is how far I've written this. The next chapter will be up in time... I can make no promises when it is done.