Chapter Thirteen, New Nieces and Nephews for Christmas

As the beginning of December dawned Mia woke up feeling rather down and upset and it had nothing to do with her hormones, or that she was alone in the bed (Fred, André and Damon were at work, and Blaise was most likely in the office studying for his upcoming test. They'd told her the night before). No, it had everything to do with Sirius. She missed him so much it was like a hole in her heart. He wouldn't be here for Christmas, wouldn't see his grandchildren and it was all her fault.
'If I hadn't of been so stupid!' Mia thought, before she burst into tears, clutching at the pillow as she cried her heart out.

She was so upset, sobbing brokenly into the pillow, that she didn't even realise she let out a distress call, or see, or even hear as Blaise came flying into the room panting from the fast run up the stairs.
"Oh tesoro mio. Cosa ti ha così sconvolto?" Blaise asked, slipping into Italian with his worry. Startling Mia as she hadn't noticed his arrival.
"I miss him so much." She cried, clutching tightly to Blaise as he held her to his chest with his strong arms running his fingers through her hair.
"Who Amore mio?" Blaise asked, confused, but he had a feeling who it was about.
"Sirius. It's all my fault, Blaise. He's dead because of me and now he'll never see his grandchildren nor be here for the holidays." Mia cried.

"Hey," Blaise said firmly, gently grasping her face in his hands, while pulling back slightly so she could look him in the eye. "I want you to listen to me very carefully Mia. It was not your fault. You thought your only father figure was being tortured and wanted to save him. That is not stupid, it shows how much you love him and what you'll do for your loved ones. Then he wanted to rescue you. You both knew the risks while trying to rescue each other but accepted them gladly as you loved each other wholeheartedly. It was neither your fault nor were you stupid and I know for a fact Sirius would not want you to blame yourself, would he?" Blaise asked firmly.
"No." Mia whispered softly, her throat hoarse from all the crying.

"I love you Mia and I hate to see you sad. Why don't we have some breakfast and then have a nice relaxing bath?" Blaise asked lovingly.
"That would be nice." Mia answered after a moment of thought. "Thank you Blaise. I love you too." Mia said softly kissing the corner of his lips and snuggled into him for a moment. She sighed in contentment as Blaise's wings wrapped around them enveloping her in the feeling of safety that not even her negative thoughts could penetrate.

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Much like with Blaise's birthday, Mia spent ages planning for Andre's upcoming birthday. She did have the idea to book a table at The Sapphire Swan again as they'd had a good time there and a good meal, but she wasn't sure. After debating for a while, Mia decided to go ahead and book a table (through Dobby, instead of by Floo) at The Sapphire Swan. Although she was excited for Andre's birthday she was worried for Chantelle who had gone into her nest as soon as they got home from Megan's party at The Burrow. George and Elijah give them reports every other week and she and the babies are fine at the moment, eating the food they hunted for her but otherwise just sleeping and storing up her energy for the birth.

Mia and the others had offered to help look after Megan if they needed to but at the moment George had taken leave from the shop and Elijah was only working part time at the school so they were managing for the time being. Instead of just worrying about André's birthday like she did with Blaise's, she spoke to Blaise about it and he agreed with the relaxing, calming day they had planned for the beginning of his birthday (a picnic in the garden with his favourite foods and music playing where they could dance together), and a restaurant in the evening was perfect. She was so excited she couldn't wait.

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After a lovely birthday picnic and much dancing, André couldn't be happier. He felt loved and cared for and it made the long wait for a mate all the more worth it. He had a wonderful mate, friends (Mia's other mates) he cared for deeply and two babies on the way that he already loved more than anything. He had well and truly been spoilt with the gifts he'd gotten not only from his mates, but his extremely large family that included the Weasleys, Lupin, Tonks, the Zabinis', Weasley-Fojrd, and the Gerard-Lestranges. He was thankful for magic otherwise he wouldn't know where to put everything.
"André love, could you hurry up in the bathroom, please? I really need to use the bathroom." Mia's voice called through the bathroom door bringing André out of his thoughts.

Shaking his head André quickly finished washing and turned off the shower wrapping a towel around his waist while grabbing another one to dry his hair.
"You know you could've just entered, Mon amour." André said as he opened the door, quickly stepping out so Mia could use the bathroom.
"That's what we told her." Damon answered, fondly rolling his eyes as he buttoned up his shirt.
"I thought it would be nice for André to shower in peace for once." Mia said tartily.
"Thank you darling, but I really wouldn't have minded. Besides, you shouldn't be holding it while pregnant, you'll give yourself an infection." André stated worriedly. They heard the chain flush and the taps turn on before Mia replied.

"Okay, I promise." Mia answered, not wishing to argue, and they couldn't exactly help their worry, what with their instincts. On the way out of the bathroom, only to pause on her way to the closet to get ready for the restaurant, Mia kissed each of her mates tenderly before darting into the closet before they could carry things on, they didn't really have the time right now. Looking through her side of the closet Mia picked out a powder blue halter bodycon dress that had cut-out shoulders and showed off her five month baby bump, and silver pumps. After changing into her outfit, Mia worked on her hair and makeup: light blue and dark blue eyeshadow in a slightly Smokey winged style, black winged eyeliner on the top and blue glittery eyeliner on the bottom, black mascara and soft coral lipstick. After putting the makeup away, she worked her blue tresses into a low braided bun.

As she left the closest her mates were stunned speechless at her stunning and beautiful appearance, although Mia wasn't faring much better and, it did not help the heat pooling in her belly that she had four gorgeous men as her mates who could pull off suits amazingly. Fred wore a white shirt paired with a royal blue blazer with rust orange stripes, rust orange smart trousers with a brown leather belt and brown shoes. Blaise wore a white shirt, a grey blazer, black smart trousers and chocolate brown shoes. Damon wore a blue shirt, an off-white blazer, dark blue almost black smart trousers and black shoes. And finally, the birthday boy, André, wore a white shirt, a light blue blazer, navy blue smart trousers with a black thick leather belt and brown shoes.

"Beautiful." Fred breathed. "But if you keep biting your lip, love, I'm afraid we'll miss our reservation." Fred breathed, his voice husky.
"That doesn't help Fred." Mia moaned. "I - you're all so handsome and I can't help it. My hormones have turned me into a horny mess."
"Oh, we are not complaining, love." Damon breathed into her ear as he wrapped his arms around her bump. "We have a very sexy mate and are all happy to service whatever needs you have." Mia moaned, leaning back into Damon as he spoke, feeling his hardened member pressed against her as she tilted her neck to the side showing him his mark.
"The sooner we get to the restaurant the sooner we are home and can have our gorgeous mate." André said huskily, kissing Mia passionately. "Let's go." He whispered against her lips, as they all shadowed to the restaurant.

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~ At The Burrow ~

Remus, Tonks, Molly, and Arthur were sitting around the kitchen table discussing the letter they had received from King Elliot Payton and Queen Vienna Payton from the Nether Realm when Ginny joined them.
"What's that Mum?" Ginny asked curiously.
"Ginny." Molly faltered. "Come have a seat, dear." Sighing, she patted the seat beside her. Confused Ginny moved further into the small kitchen and sat beside her mother.
"What's going on?" Ginny queried, looking from her mother, to her father, and then to Remus and Tonks.
"As you know your brothers and Mia are staying in the Nether Realm but there's a high risk of exposure if they keep coming back and forth." Remus remarked softly. Ginny nodded her understanding, she understood that but she also knew that everyone at this table missed the twins, Mia, Chantelle and the others greatly.

"So to avoid the risk of exposure we wrote to King Elliot Payton and Queen Vienna Payton to see if we could move there. They have just written back, impressed with our ingenuity." Remus explained, handing the letter over to Ginny to read for herself. The quartet of adults watched enraptured as Ginny's eyes flew rapidly across the parchment as she took in the promising news, all eager to find out her reaction.
"He's built a house for us two miles away from George and a house for Remus and Tonks five miles away from Mia and it'll be safe during the Full Moon as he's having the best wards placed upon it and a special warded room for Remus to use within the house. I can enrol into Elijah's school or one of the other schools, and Tonks can become one of the warriors if she wishes." Ginny muttered, amazed. "What about Bill and Fleur? Charlie? Ron?" She asked.

"Bill and Fleur will be moving here once we move into our new house with Winky. Charlie is planning to stay in Romania but the three of them can come and visit us if they write to either us or the King and Queen. They'll be given a special Portkey made by the Queen herself, that'll allow them to visit anytime they wish." Arthur explained. "As for Ron, he's of age in March. So, he can either come with us or if he doesn't want to, Bill has agreed to let him stay here until he graduates but after that he will have to find a job and pay towards the shopping etc. We considered this as we are missing out on so much.

Chantelle is ready to give birth any day now, Mia gives birth in April and Remus misses his Cub and Moony isn't taking too kindly to being separated from her. He'll also have a better life there as there's no discrimination against werewolves, and I'll be able to better support my family as there's no blood discrimination and I'll be able to choose what I wish to do."
"What do you think, sweetheart?" Molly asked cautiously. Ginny mulled it over for a few minutes, taking her time to fully consider it. As she opened her mouth to give her decision, Ron and Hermione entered from the back garden and everything had to be explained once again. However, they did not take kindly to the news.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE'RE LEAVING!" Ron roared.
"RONALD!!" Arthur bellowed, uncharacteristically. "Do not yell at your mother and I!" He added sternly, glaring at his son.
"Well, it's not fair! Why do we have to leave! I'm with Hermione and she can't go there!
Why can't she go there?!" Ron shouted, his face becoming redder by the second.
"For the same reason Neville and Luna can't." Ginny answered, already knowing they had written to the King and Queen without even asking them. She also knew they had received a negative reply but with a consolation of being gifted a Portkey the same as her brothers.

"She has no family there. And despite Neville and Mia being God-siblings, he and Luna would only be able to have a Portkey and you don't see them complaining." Ginny snidely added. "You don't listen though do you? Mum and Dad gave you the option of staying here with Bill and Fleur but you'll have to pull your weight."
"Why would he?" Hermione snapped.
"Are you serious?" Tonks asked incredulously. "Everyone has to pull their weight and as this is now Bill and Fleur's house what they say goes. We'll be moving to the Nether Realm after Christmas once the wards have settled and the properties built."
"I just thought with Winky -"

"Winky wills be going to the Nether Realm, Miss Granger." Winky interjected, appearing in the kitchen after changing the wards from her Master Arthur to Bill.
"Talk to Bill and Fleur at Christmas, Ron." Molly suggested, fed him with the arguing.
"Fine." Ron conceded. "But I think I'll stay here so I can be with Hermione." With that he led Hermione up to his room.
"What has gotten into those two?" Remus asked nonplussed.
"No idea." Arthur sighed tiredly, pinching the bridge of his nose.

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A flurry of activity was surging around the Aubert-Weasley manor on December 24th, as they got everything ready for Christmas Day as they were hosting Blaise's mother, stepfather and grandparents for Christmas dinner, only for the Floo to surge and spit out a beaming George.
"Forge? What's wrong?" Fred asked, attracting everyone's attention, as Fred stepped closer to his twin. Once he was adjusted from the spinning of the Floo Network a wide jubilant smile spread across George's face.
"Telle's had the babies!" He announced jubilantly. "She had them two days ago and came out of the nest today."
"That's great Georgie!" Fred beamed, embracing his twin happily.

"Are they okay?" Mia asked concerned, sitting down on the sofa, she'd been on her feet too long. "Dobby could we have some tea, please?" She asked politely.
"Of course Mistress Mia. Congratulations Master Weezy's twin!" Dobby exclaimed buoyantly.
"They're all doing really well." George explained, accepting a cup of black tea from Dobby when he returned. "Of course they're all mine and Elijah's but I have a son and a daughter. Gideon Alec Weasley and Elladora Elizabeth Weasley. Elijah has a son and a daughter, too; Aster Tobias Fojrd and Aurora Michelle Fojrd."
"Congratulations George." Blaise beamed, clapping George on the back followed by Damon and André.

"Congratulations Georgie." Fred and Mia announced ecstatic as they embraced him (after Blaise had helped Mia up) into a tight hug.
"Thank you." George smiled gratefully. "I better head back. Kreacher has been a great help with Megan and everything but we're overrun with babies now." He laughed.
"Of course we understand." Fred nodded, hugging his twin once more.
"Happy Christmas Georgie. Give them all hugs and wishes from us." Mia asked.
"Of course Lizzie." George agreed, kissing her forehead. "Take it easy alright? And we'll see you after Christmas." He hugged the others once more before disappearing back through the Floo Network.

"Come on Mia, let's get you to bed." Damon said, noticing Mia was fighting sleep. "We have a busy day tomorrow and you need your rest." He added sternly, picking her up bridal style as he carried her up the stairs to bed, Mia dozing in his arms bid Fred, Blaise and André a sleepy 'goodnight' and 'love you's'.
"Goodnight sweetheart, I love you too. We'll be up soon."
"Goodnight Amore mio, I love you too."
"Goodnight Mon amour, I love you too."
"Sleep well darling." Damon whispered, laying a gentle kiss to Mia's forehead once she was in the middle of the bed already fast asleep.
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Translations from Italian to English:

* Oh tesoro mio. Cosa ti ha così sconvolto? = oh my darling. What has you so upset?
*Amore mio = my love

Translation from French to English:

* Mon amour = my love

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Pregnancy scan and bump at five months: