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{A Harry Potter Fanfiction; Title in the works}

Main OC: Marcenia Laiche

CCs in this: Remus Lupin.

[Pt.1 of 1/3]

{Chapter 1}

December 8th, 1980.

Home of Matthias and Daphne Laiche

Current time - 5:15 P.M.

It was a dreary December evening at the Laiche Cottage, most of the Altherr family was over for dinner. While they could. Matthias Laiche, Daphne’s husband, was in the kitchen helping the other women, as he didn’t want Daphne to be standing on her feet for too long. With her being eight months pregnant, he worried about her more, as her due date was near. January they were expecting another little one, though the pair didn’t know the gender, as they wanted that to be a surprise this time. The Altherr family guessed the new baby would be another boy, considering the long line of boys.

As everyone was gathered around chatting among each other. Daphne, well, she was on the couch, knitting—trying to at least, but she gave up some time ago.

“I see that Heidelberg Harriers gave Matthias some time off, hm?” Her mother-in-law, Ileana Laiche had said as she sat down beside her on the couch.

Daphne set down her needle and the yarn she was using, onto her lap. “Yes, since October. I’m glad they understand how important it is for Mat to be here.” She states.

“Of course, I’m glad that they did that for the both of you. I’m sure they know how important it is for him to be on parental leave, especially with a new baby on the way.” Ileana gave her a warm smile, rubbing Daphne’s shoulder, before leaning in to whisper to her.

“How have the boys been? I hope they’ve been good, or do I need to talk with them?” She said with raised brows.

Daphne lets out a laugh at this, shaking her head “They’ve been the usual. Troublesome.. But not giving myself-or Mat too much trouble, especially ever since he got back… I’d say the boys calmed down, Mat’s been getting them outside a lot more. Gav’s been helpful too.. He’s such a good big brother to them.” Daphne states, as she rested her hand on her stomach.

“Well I’m glad to hear they haven’t been giving you much trouble, I’d be more than happy to take them off your hands though if you ever need me to.” Ileana took her hand off the young woman’s shoulder, “I truly appreciate that Ileana. And I’m sure Mat does just as much.” Daphne placed her hand atop of her mother-in-law’s, “Of course, anything for you two. You’re family to us…well, most of us.” Ileana would say sadly, and Daphne knew what she meant…her father-in-law, Edward… wasn’t fond of her.. Nor of her family.

She remembers their last interaction, it was the last Christmas they spent at the Laiche Manor.. After that they only invited just Ileana, Zakhar, (that is.. if he wanted to stop by–or if he had the chance at all) Matthias’ third eldest brother.. The only older brother that was friendly towards her and her family, there was also Ramiro, and Sabrina (who was already a close friend from Hogwarts of Daphne’s.) Laiche–as well their sons, who were hers and Matthias’ nephews.

One of their boys got along with their oldest sons, despite them having a one year age difference. Gavril, Matthias and Daphne’s oldest son, was only 5 years old, whilst Ramiro and Sabrina’s oldest son was only 4 years old. Yet, the two boys got along just fine, the two would play in the backyard with the other boys (her other nephews, on the Altherr side) throwing a ball back and forth, her and her sisters (as well sister-in-laws) would have to sternly tell the older boys to play fair with the younger boys.

Of course, most of the boys were understanding and tried their best to involve the younger ones.

It was well known in the quite big, and growing Altherr family, that the only grandchildren as of now, were all boys, except one, there was Natalie, Daphne’s niece.

Who was Daphne’s older brother, Giovanni, and his wife, Eloise’s daughter. And of course she was spoiled endlessly by her father, as well by some of her uncles and aunts. Though.. It was clear that Natalie felt left out when playing with the boys, though Daphne and her sisters never let the girl feel left out when she was around. They’d play tea parties, and whichever things Natalie wanted to do, though Natalie had her cousins, she’d seem to wish she had another female cousin to have around to play with, rather than the boys.

“Everyone! Come gather and get your food whilst it’s hot–and while you can!” Daphne’s mother, Yvonne, had announced.

“Mat, could you grab the boys from outside?” Yvonne would ask him with a smile.

“Of course I can.” Matthias nodded, taking off the apron he was wearing and hanging it up on one of the hooks in the kitchen, before making his way out of the kitchen and going through the back door leading to the backyard.

As the kitchen window cracked just a smidge, they could hear Matthias saying “Boys! Time for dinner, come inside–” before he could say anything else, the oldest boys ran past their uncle.

The oldest three being 12, 13, and 14 years old. And the youngest two being 4 years old and 5 years old (whilst the others being somewhere around that; 10 years old, 8 years old, 7 years old and younger than that). “--and wash up before you touch any of the food.” Matthias finished his sentence as he walked back into the house, and immediately used his frame to block the food from the boys’ grabby hands, “Kitchen sink. All of you. Now, please.” he pointed to the kitchen sink.

The two oldest boys groaned, “You’re starting to sound just like Gram!” one of the boys, a dark curly haired boy, Armel, aged 12, remarked, Yvonne raised her brow at her grandson’s comment, a hand on her hip.

“Is that so? I haven’t noticed, but I guess someone has to step in for her every once in a while.” Matthias said with a grin, Camenzind, a lanky and tall, brunet boy, who was Armel’s older brother (aged 14), gave him a look.

“Yeah. Have some respect, Armel. Gram does a lot for everyone.” He nudged him. It was Armel’s turn, furrowing his brows, looking at his brother. “Since when are you talking about that?” He said in response, Camenzind only put his finger up to his lips telling him to keep quiet about it. Armel rolled his eyes at this.

Eventually all the boys had washed their hands, and as there was an order, youngest to oldest. The children had gone first, much to their delight. Of course, their mothers had helped them with getting their food on their plate; that being the youngest ones, as they couldn’t reach the island counter in front of them. The older boys had it handled by themselves, and if needed, they did help out their other youngest siblings.

[Timeskip]

Date: December 8th, 1980.

Time: 8:15 P.M.

Hours after the dinner party at the Laiche home, and long after most of the family had gone home, Daphne Laiche had gone into labor. Earlier than expected. Thankfully, Ileana Laiche and Yvonne Altherr had stayed behind even before knowing this situation was going to happen. They had helped out Matthias clean the kitchen, and both putting away leftovers.. as well taking some to bring back home.

Daphne had been complaining about the baby being rowdy, and Matthias was advised both by his mother, and mother-in-law to sit down and stay by Daphne’s side. He was grateful that they did, as he had been rubbing Daphne’s shoulders trying to distract her as she tried to drink some herbal tea.

It wasn’t long until Daphne had managed to get herself up from the sofa, despite Matthias’ multiple attempts to get her to sit back down. Though Daphne was stubborn, up until the very point she felt something was very wrong. And plopped herself back down onto the sofa, wide-eyed. Tallulah, Daphne’s youngest sister, had taken notice of the change of her older sister’s expression. “Daph, is everything alright?” She had asked her, immediately handing her barely a month old son, to her husband, Remus. Who was alarmed, but prepared to take him from her, as he set down his cup of tea.

Matthias was also concerned, and leaned over to look at his wife’s face. Her expression was shock, as if she saw a ghost almost (though that being the norm in the wizarding world). Matthias gently grabbed hold of Daphne’s hand, “Daphne. Love? Everything alright?” he shook her hand a bit, trying to snap her out of whatever trance she was put into. Daphne had let out a gasp, as if she was holding her breath for a while. Before uttering the words,

“Baby. Right now.”

Matthias furrowed his brows, his face reading confused.. yet also worried. “What do you—“ before he could ask her what she was trying to say, Daphne blurted out “I think the baby’s early!”

Her mother, and mother-in-law’s eyes both were almost bugging out of their heads at this. Both women went different directions in the kitchen. Though knowing exactly what to do. Ileana went to the cupboards and grabbed a bowl to fill with water from the kitchen sink, whilst Yvonne went into the powder room (half-bath) to grab a washcloth from where she saw on the shelf.

Matthias’ mouth hung open. Now it was his turn to leap up, not wasting any moment to bring Daphne up to her feet, having her lean on him as he carefully but quickly brought her to the master bedroom.

The good news was they didn’t have to worry about owling a doctor—just yet, as Matthias’ mother had experience from working at St. Mungo’s Hospital for so many years, and had stepped in as a midwife throughout her time being there. As well her and Yvonne having their own experiences as.. well, they were once in Daphne’s and the other women in their families, shoes.

[Timeskip, 6 hours later]

Date: December 9th, 1980.

Time: 1:11 A.M.

Matthias was there holding Daphne’s hand the whole time. He didn’t leave her side, not even once. He let Daphne squeeze onto his hand so much.. that yes, his hand did hurt from how much she was squeezing onto it, but he didn’t care. He knew how much pain she was in. This was their fifth child after all. The two thought they were done with four children, but it seemed like there was only one more.

After a rather long while, they heard the relieving sound of their bundle of joy, crying, as they were brought into their world… quite early. “December 9th. 1:11 A.M., a new addition to both the Altherr and Laiche family.” Ileana had spoken with a bright smile on her face, as she handed off the newborn baby to Yvonne, who carefully took the baby and wrapped the baby snugly into a towel for now, and placed them into Daphne’s arms. “Hello little one..” Daphne had spoken softly, the baby then calming down as the baby heard their mother’s voice. Matthias was smiling ear-to-ear, sitting in a chair beside the bed next to Daphne and the baby. Matthias’ attention was cut short as there were voices from the other side of the wall. “Ah.. that must be the lot of them.” Matthias said, trying to recognize the voices. It had to be family friends of theirs, he had owled them only before they found out about Daphne going into labor, however, as he invited them beforehand for their dinner party, which they had attended, however Matthias had owled them again in regards to the situation.

“Let me go greet them real quick, alright? It would be rude not to. I promise I’ll be back soon, don’t you worry.” Before Matthias got up, he carefully leaned forward and kissed his wife on her forehead. Daphne nodded understanding that their friends were here, and Matthias would most definitely want to welcome them, as well announce to them the great news.

“Don’t be too long, darling.” Daphne told him, smiling as he left a kiss on her forehead.

“I won’t, I promise it won’t take long!” Matthias reassured her as he opened the door, revealing Tallulah sitting on the bench in the hallway there.

“Oh! Tala. I didn’t know you were waiting out here.” Matthias was surprised to see her there, “She can come in now. It’s alright Mat.” Daphne said as she heard him talking to her, he nodded in her direction, before stepping out of the way and letting Tallulah pass by him, before slowly shutting the door behind him.

Tallulah had taken Matthias’ original spot, sitting in the chair that was set up beside the bed. “How are you feeling Daph?” She gently brushed some of the brunette’s hair, on the woman’s forehead to the side, “Never been better, Tals.” Daphne had joked with a soft laugh, though wincing for a moment from the pain in her ribs, “Urf—shouldn’t have done that.” the other woman beside her shook her head at her sister’s words, “Best be careful. I’m still recovering after little Dakota, so I know.” Tallulah lightly teased, “Ha-ha. That is true. You should be resting too, dear sister.” Daphne said with a weak smirk, Tallulah got a glimpse of the newborn baby, before saying the baby had been handed back off to their mother so the baby could get cleaned up.

Yvonne cautiously took hold of the baby, before making a beeline to the master bathroom, where Ileana was waiting as she had one of the sinks’ faucets running at perfect temperature for the baby, not too cold, nor too hot.

“Let us see you better, little one.. get you all cleaned up and ready to be back into your mother’s arms.” Yvonne spoke to her new grandchild in her arms. Ileana helped the other woman.

As Tallulah and Daphne were talking to each other, a few moments went by, the faucet from the bathroom stopped, assuming that they were done cleaning up the baby. But then shortly after, there was a gasp from both older women in the bathroom. “Mum? Ileana?”

Tallulah got up from the chair she was sitting in, wondering what was going on in the other room.

“Everything alright there? Is there something wrong?” Daphne was about to sit up, concern washed over her, was there something wrong—was the baby not well? Tallulah put her hand out to stop her sister from getting up.

Yvonne was the first to walk out of the bathroom, speechless, as the other older woman behind her followed suit with the baby in her arms. They were able to get a better look at the baby, whom had fair skin like their mother, and it seemed that the baby had very light blonde hair like their father, a trait most of their boys had gotten from him—though as of now, Matthias’ hair was turning more into a silvery-blond.

After a while of silence, both older women exchanged a look, and started smiling ear-to-ear, Daphne and Tallulah noticed there was tears in their eyes, however—that could be due to the reason of having a new grandchild in the family. “The baby is completely fine, a completely healthy little baby,” Ileana was the first to speak after seconds of silence, both Daphne and Tallulah sighed out of relief. Though their own mother’s next choice of words made them more anxious.

“But.. there is something neither of us. Nor anyone in this very room, or the other room is expecting whatsoever.” Yvonne simply states, leaving it at that for Ileana to continue off. Gradually Ileana made her way over to the bed, handing the newborn back into Daphne’s arms.

“But.. what?! What is it?” Daphne had worry etched all over her face once again, “Say hello… to your new..” Ileana paused before continuing, a great big smile on her face.

“Baby girl!”

The older woman proclaimed.

Both young women in the room were stunned at her words, eyes going completely wide like saucers, jaws dropped open.

Daphne was the first to start crying, “You’re joking with me right? Tell me you’re kidding!”

“She’s not Daphne.. I saw— with my very own eyes. It’s a girl. What a miracle it is too! Not that I don’t mind having many grandsons, and I’d never want them to feel left out, but.. it’s so wonderful to finally have another granddaughter! Perfect timing as well!” Yvonne excitedly rambled. Daphne’s bottom lip quivered, as she stared at the baby in her arms, before peppering the baby—girl’s face with kisses. “Oh, yes, what a miracle indeed..our own baby girl..” Daphne started to cry happy tears.

“Oh, my dear, how wonderful it is! Congratulations once again, to both you and Matthias.” Ileana knelt down beside her, giving her daughter-in-law a gentle side-hug. The brunette woman reached forward and returned the hug.

“We should leave you two be now, I’m sure Matthias is anxiously waiting to come back in the room to be with you both.” Yvonne spoke up, going around the other side of the bed where Tallulah had been sitting and giving Daphne a hug as well, before wrapping an arm around Tallulah’s shoulders and leading the other young woman out, as Ileana shortly followed behind them, giving Daphne a quick smile as she left the room and closed the door behind her.

Matthias Laiche was in the kitchen waiting, as he greeted his friends.

“Everett! Great to see you.” Matthias had gone up to him and gave him a brotherly hug, patting him on the back.

The other tall dark brunette man, smiled at his best friend.

“Matt. Wonderful to see you as always. So, how’s Daph?” He stepped back, arms folded across his chest.

“She’s surely well now. Neither of us were expecting the little one to arrive so soon.” Matthias said in response, chuckling.

“You were hoping for them to arrive in January, weren’t you?” Everett said with a knowing look towards his friend. Suddenly there was another voice that spoke, “It would’ve been a nice surprise if the baby was born on your birthday, eh?” Everett’s cousin, and one of Matthias’ other best friends, Jarrett appeared behind the other man.

Matthias was surprised to see him, but nodded at his words “That would be true. I would have liked that. But, I didn’t mind that the baby was born early.” He told them, before continuing “Though..I’m most definitely sure that Daphne is relieved that it was now.” Just as Matthias was catching up with his closest friends, Yvonne and Tallulah had entered the kitchen, after coming out from the hallway to the Master bedroom.

Following behind them was Ileana, “How is she?” Matthias was the first to ask Yvonne and Ileana, “She seems to be doing very well. Though I’m sure she wants to rest right now.” Ileana points out, “I’m sure she’s also hungry. Having a baby does that to you.” As she grabbed the leftovers from the fridge, mostly the snack plates and started making a small plate for Daphne.

“Oh, Mum—“ right as Matthias was going to interject, Ileana interrupted, “Sorry dear, but yes, I know, Daphne’s favorites are the strawberries, cheese and crackers. I got that.” She reassured him with a soft smile, “You seem to know her well now Ileana.” Yvonne pointed out with a smile, grateful that her friend was already ahead of her, and she was happy about getting close to her daughter, Daphne.

Matthias then spoke up “Indeed. I didn’t think you would have remembered those being Daphne’s favorite snacks.” He chuckled, watching his mother neatly set up a plate for his wife.

“You don’t have to do that…you know Daphne wouldn’t mind however it looked.” He pointed out to his mother, who in response gave him a look.

“Yes, that is true… but she deserves something nice. After all of that.” Ileana told him, before picking up the tray, “I’ll go give this to her—“ Just as Ileana was about to go, Matthias had stopped his mother.

“No, no.. don’t worry about it. I can take that to her, don’t worry.” He offered to her with a smile, his mother gave him a look that read ‘Oh, really?’.

Before she spoke up, “That is very sweet Mat, but I think I can handle this.” She told him.

“Mum, please.. you and everyone else did enough today. May I do this for you?” Matthias reassured her, eventually the woman gave the tray over.

“Alright. Thank you, Mat.” She gave a sigh, smiling at her son. “I’ll at least bring her a cup of tea. How does that sound?”

“I’m sure she’ll surely love that, and appreciate it, Mum.” He’d agree with her, and didn’t argue with his mother.

As his mother was getting the tea, Matthias had made his way back down the hallway, entering the room. Matthias set down the tray on the nightstand beside Daphne’s side, before sitting down in the chair beside the bed.

The brunette woman looked up at him, “Mat, you don’t have to sit there. Don’t worry, you can be beside me.” Daphne patted the side beside her, Matthias was hesitant, looking down at the baby in her arms.. the baby so small, so fragile..

Daphne noticed the hesitation. “Darling, it’s alright..” she placed a hand on top of his.

The man gently grabbed her hand in response, though looked worried.

“Here. How about you hold her.. maybe you’ll feel better.” Daphne softly spoke to him, a small smile playing along the side of her lip.

The man nodded, not noticing the word, until he repeated it himself “Oh.. right…I suppose I could hold her—“ his eyebrows furrowed together, before coming to the conclusion of what he had just said. Eyes widening at this, jaw going open, “Her? Daph—did.. you just say her?!” He was in disbelief, Daphne started laughing as he finally realized and said it out loud.

“Merlin’s beard—Daphne! Daphne, please tell me you’re joking with me!” He gazed into the woman’s eyes, there wasn’t a slight faint of that familiar mischievous look in her eyes. He saw it was genuine.

It was real. They truly had a girl.

Their own baby girl.

Matthias ran his fingers through his hair, eyes still wide, as tears started to prick at his eyes. “I can’t believe it! I have to tell everyone, real quick! Oh my goodness, we have a girl!” Right before he left, he gave his wife a kiss on the lips, as well as giving their newborn baby girl a few delicate kisses on her rosy cheeks.

“I’ll be right back!”

He shouted before he ran out the door, Daphne continued to laugh at this.

His shoes slid across the kitchen floor, he immediately stopped himself. The people in the room gave him a look, the man was grinning ear-to-ear. “Matthias? Everything alright?” One of his other best friends, Sebastian Ramseier, was the first to speak up.

Matthias had to find the right words, before blurting out “The baby! It—she’s a girl!” He exclaimed, the others, unaware of the baby’s gender besides, Yvonne, Ileana and Tallulah. Most of their eyes had widened at the news.

“Wow! A girl! That’s absolutely brilliant! It was about time that your family had a girl. Congratulations to you two!” Jarrett was the first to congratulate them, along with Jarrett’s wife, Adaeline.

Along came Sebastian’s congratulations to him, then Paisley, Sebastian’s wife.

Everett, who was standing there in complete shock, came up and hugged Matthias. “Looks like your wish came true, about having a girl, mate.” He whispered to the man, who in response laughed at this. As the pair stepped back from their hug, “Yes, it seems it has. However, it seems like instead of a godson, you got a goddaughter.” Matthias started with a smile, hinting towards them wanting him to be the baby’s godfather, now it was Everett’s turn to start tearing up.

“Matthias. Are you asking me to be the baby’s godfather? You… you’re asking me? Me—of all people?” Everett spoke with shakiness in his voice, having trouble to get the words out.

“Of course we’re asking you. We discussed it for months. Everyone else agreed as well.” A voice was behind them, the two men turned around, there was Daphne standing in the doorway of the kitchen, and said bundle of joy held carefully in her arms.

Her mother was shocked to see her up and out of bed already, and spoke up immediately.

“Daphne—shouldn’t you be resting-“

“Mother, I’m alright.” The brunette woman explained to her mother.

“If she’s fine, she’ll be fine, Yvonne. Besides, it’ll be good for her to be walking around..” Ileana reassured the woman beside her.

Matthias however, went to his wife’s side, his arm behind her, just in case. Though Daphne didn’t say anything about it.

“As I was saying.. we’d love for you to be her godfather—“ just as Daphne was going to continue, Matthias sheepishly interrupted her.

“So sorry for interrupting, darling. We can’t just continue to call her baby. She needs a name.” He told her.

“Oh—you’re right! I’m so sorry..” Daphne put her hand against her forehead, how could she have forgotten? Before looking down at the baby. “Well.. what should we name her?” And then glanced up at her husband.

The rest of their family and friends stood around, waiting patiently for the name.

The man pursed his lips, “What was that name you suggested before?” He whispered into her ear.

“Mat, it’s been so long since we discussed names.. I hardly remember.” She laughed, before trying to think of something.

Then, the name struck her. “Was.. this the name you were talking about?” She whispered back to him, as well as whispering said name, the man beside her nodded with a smile.

“That was the one.” He said out loud, “What was the one? What is it?” Matthias’ younger brother, Ramiro, was curious now.

The couple looked at eachother, “The name we chose.. was Marcenia.” Matthias started, before Daphne continued “Marcenia Ilene Laiche.” She stated, glancing over at Ileana. Who was surprised by the middle name.

“Marcenia, what a beautiful name.” Yvonne exclaimed with a sigh of happiness, “And I see you took my advice of naming her after Ileana.”

Ileana then looked at Yvonne, the same surprise written all over her face. “You..you told them to do that?”

“Well yes, of course I did.” The woman smiled, “You didn’t want them naming her after you?”

Yvonne shook her head, “There’ll always be another time. It’s not everyday that another baby girl is born in either of our families.”

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