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[alt_nymphadora]

Right.

So.

This is rather inconvenient and everything, but my water just broke.

Remus and Sirius are rather knackered, but they're here. As is Evs. But Poppy, Charlie, if you want to join the party, you're more than welcome.

Comments

[alt_charlie]

Oh, Merlin. GOOD FUCKING TIMING, KIDDO.

Right. Right, we can do this. I'll be there as soon as I can shake loose.

[alt_sirius]

Relax, Charlie. Get here quick as you can, but it'll probably be a few hours yet before it's critical.

She's in good hands.

[alt_charlie]

No, I'm not worried, I'm just -- well, you know. Holy shit, we're having a baby!

(...right. Um, for those who didn't know, I'm the father! I don't remember if I told everyone, or just the family.)

I'll be Apparating, but if you need me to bring anything, tell me, I'll be on my way in about five.

[alt_sirius]

It's all right! You've got every right to be nervous. But Remus has done this before and - well, yeah, honestly, there was a bit of excitement there and now I think we've a lot of waiting round.

Which of course you want to be here to share!

[alt_charlie]

Right, I've got everything sorted on this end, I'm on my way now!

[alt_bill]

Seeing this after a whole night of potion brewing. Mum's been at it too, and is still asleep. Hope everything's gone well, and best of luck to everybody! Of course you'll let us know when kiddo's safely here, yeah?

Breathe, Charlie. I understand breathing's important to the whole process.

[alt_molly]

Bill, why didn't you wake me up immediately?!

Tonks, dear, I'm on my way. How exciting!

[alt_evelyn]

Mum, I'm staying the duration.

[alt_frank]

good to hear. glad you're there.

[alt_hermione]

Oh, goodness!

Draco and I are still at Aldrich with Mr Snape. Should we come back?

[alt_sirius]

That's up to each of you, I guess.

Private Message to Hermione

[alt_sirius]

Thanks, by the way, for getting Moony his potion. He says he's got no idea how you managed it with everything else going on today.

Re: Private Message to Hermione

[alt_hermione]

Oh! Well, I figured, just in case she did have the baby, he wouldn't want to miss it, well, neither of you would....

And I've been working on isolating parts of the brewing process that can be done ahead of time and reach a steady state. So that the whole thing doesn't take nearly as long. So far it's going well. But don't tell him I've been experimenting with it, so long as the effects are just the same.

Though, if you do notice any change in its efficacy, you will tell me? I've been asking him every month just to make sure it's still all right but not telling him why.

[alt_frank]

stay the course, Tonks.

keep breathing.

you'll be brilliant.

[alt_poppy]

Gracious.

On my way.

Private message to Poppy

[alt_severus]

I most sincerely hope it will not be necessary, but if there is difficulty, I will be awake and brewing throughout most of the night; if there is an emergency and you need any potions you do not have on hand, simply send word.