The eerie similarities between Danny and Baba, and, Harry and Mama
[Regulus Black x Fem Potter! reader]
word count: 779
warnings: fluff and a bit of humor
The Black-Potter living room was a study in contrasts. On one side, sprawled across the thick, emerald-green rug, Harry and Y/N lay on their backs, laughing breathlessly after what had been, according to them, an epic tickle war. On the other side of the room, Regulus sat on the couch, legs crossed, one arm draped casually over the backrest. Beside him, their six-year-old daughter, Danica "Danny" Potter-Black, mirrored his posture with unsettling accuracy.
Both father and daughter held books in their hands. Regulus was reading a dense, leather-bound tome about magical theory, his brows furrowed in concentration. Danny, meanwhile, had a picture book titled The Curious Cauldron Chronicles, but it wasn't the pictures she cared about. Her small finger traced the words on the page as she read quietly to herself, lips moving with every sentence.
"She's just like you," Y/N said from the floor, propping herself up on her elbows as she watched the pair. "Quiet, broody, and disturbingly good at everything."
Regulus glanced over the top of his book, a smirk pulling at his lips. "Disturbingly? I'm gifted, not disturbing."
"Baba," Danny said without looking up, "Mama's jealous that we're smarter."
Regulus chuckled. "That must be it."
Y/N gasped dramatically and flopped back onto the rug. "You hear that, Harry? Our broody geniuses think they're better than us."
Harry, sprawled beside her with his messy black hair sticking up in every direction, grinned mischievously. "Yeah, well, they probably can't do this." He scrambled to his feet and launched himself into a spontaneous, lopsided cartwheel.
Danny finally looked up from her book, unimpressed. "That's not hard," she said, setting her book aside and sliding off the couch. She attempted a cartwheel, landing with a heavy thud on her side. She scowled as her curls flopped into her eyes. "Okay," she muttered. "Maybe it is hard."
Y/N laughed and sat up. "It's okay, Danny-bug. We'll teach you."
"I don't need help," Danny mumbled, climbing to her feet and brushing herself off. "I just need practice."
"She's definitely yours," Y/N said, looking pointedly at Regulus.
"And Harry's yours," Regulus countered, tilting his head toward their son, who was now attempting to do jumping jacks while singing a made-up song about dragons.
"I'm like Mama!" Harry declared proudly, flopping down beside her again. "We're the fun ones."
Y/N ruffled his hair. "That's right, Hazzy. We cause the chaos while they sit around reading big boring books."
Danny crossed her arms, standing next to her father with an identical expression of disdain. "Books aren't boring," she huffed.
"Exactly," Regulus said, holding out a hand for a high five. Danny slapped his palm with the practiced precision of someone who'd done it many times before.
"See," Y/N whispered to Harry. "Broody, smart, and way too serious."
Harry giggled, but his eyes softened as he watched his sister sit back down beside their father. "I like it when Danny reads to me sometimes," he said quietly.
"Of course you do," Y/N said, kissing his temple. "She's your little sister. You're supposed to think she's cool sometimes. Just don't tell her that too often."
Harry nodded sagely. "Got it."
Across the room, Danny leaned into Regulus's side, her head resting against his arm as she picked up her book again. He angled the book slightly toward her, pointing out a tricky word when she hesitated.
Y/N smiled softly. "She's going to be just like you, you know."
Regulus glanced up. "Brilliant and devastatingly handsome?"
"I was going to say a stubborn know-it-all, but sure, let's go with that."
Danny, still absorbed in her book, gave a tiny smile at her parents' teasing. Harry, meanwhile, tugged on Y/N's hand. "Come on, Mama! Let's build a pillow fort!"
Y/N jumped to her feet with a conspiratorial grin. "Excellent idea, partner-in-crime."
As the energetic duo began dragging pillows and blankets from every corner of the room, Danny peeked over her book. "That blanket's mine," she said.
"Then come help us," Y/N said with a wink.
Danny hesitated. But when Regulus nudged her lightly, she stood and crossed the room, grabbing a pillow and placing it with calculated precision.
"We're going to have our hands full with these two," Y/N murmured as Regulus joined her on the couch.
Regulus draped an arm around her shoulders, watching Harry enthusiastically demonstrate the "proper" way to build a pillow fort while Danny corrected his measurements. "Yes," he agreed, pressing a kiss to Y/N's temple. "And I wouldn't change a thing."
Outside, the winter wind howled against the windows. Inside, the Black-Potter family remained warm, chaotic, and perfectly complete.
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A regulus x chubby ravenclaw reader female x serverus Snape story please
Y/N has always struggled with insecurity, convinced that someone like Regulus Black could never notice her. Little does she know, he hasnโt stopped talking about her for weeks.
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Regulus Black x Chubby Fem! reader
words: 944
warning: mentions of insecurity
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Y/N stood in front of the mirror in her dormitory, adjusting the hem of her robes as she stared at her reflection. Her hands unconsciously smoothed over the fabric, trying to hide the curves she had never quite learned to love. No matter how often she wanted to remind herself that beauty wasnโt defined by a single body type, the lingering insecurities whispered otherwise.
She turned slightly, frowning at her side profile. She envied the girls who seemed effortlessly graceful, the ones whose uniforms fit just right, whose confidence seemed so natural. She pulled at the fabric of her robes as if that would somehow change the way she looked, but nothing ever did. With a quiet sigh, she let her hands drop and turned away from the mirror, shaking off the nagging thoughts. It didnโt matter. It wasnโt like anyone was paying attention to her, least of all Regulus Black.
Still, as she made her way down to the Great Hall, her heart clenched at the thought of him, impossibly elegant and untouchable.
Y/N sat at the Ravenclaw table, absently poking at her breakfast as she half-listened to her housemates discussing their plans for the upcoming Hogsmeade weekend. It wasnโt as if she had any plans of her ownโshe rarely did. While she loved the idea of going, wandering through the cobbled streets with someone special, she knew that particular dream was unattainable.
Because that someone special was Regulus Black.
And Regulus Black was impossibly out of reach.
She had harbored a deep, quiet crush on the Slytherin for years. He was everything she was notโelegant, poised, respected. Meanwhile, she was the chubby Ravenclaw who kept to herself, more at home in the library than at social gatherings. She was always hyperaware of her appearance, tugging at the edges of her robes or crossing her arms over her stomach, trying to take up less space. The idea of him ever noticing her was laughable, and yet, she couldnโt stop herself from stealing glances at him across the Great Hall, allowing her mind to entertain impossible daydreams.
Little did she know that, at that very moment, Regulus Black was sitting at the Slytherin table, going on and on about her.
โSheโs brilliant,โ Regulus said, absently twirling his spoon in his porridge. โI saw her answering Slughornโs question yesterday before he even finished asking it. And she was right. Of course, she was right. She always is.โ
Barty groaned, dropping his head onto the table. โMerlin, not again.โ
Evan rolled his eyes. โYouโve been talking about Y/N for weeks. Either do something about it or shut up.โ
Pandora, always the most patient of the group, smiled encouragingly. โYou should ask her to Hogsmeade, Regulus. She doesnโt seem to have any plans.โ
Regulus hesitated, suddenly feeling very exposed. โShe wouldnโt say yes.โ
โHow would you know?โ Evan asked, exasperated. โItโs not like youโve tried.โ
โSheโs never shown any interest in me,โ Regulus admitted, suddenly feeling foolish for all the time heโd spent admiring her from a distance. โSheโs intelligent, kind, beautifulโwhy would she waste her time on me?โ
Barty nearly choked on his pumpkin juice. โYou are Regulus Black. You have people practically lining up for the chance to go to Hogsmeade with you. Stop being an idiot and just ask her.โ
Regulus pursed his lips. The idea of being rejected by Y/N was enough to make his stomach twist, but his friendsโ words lingered in his mind. Maybeโฆ maybe they were right.
Y/N sat alone in the courtyard, bundled in her robes as she read a book, the crisp autumn air nipping at her cheeks. The sun was starting to dip lower in the sky, and most students had already retreated indoors, but she found the quiet comforting. It was easier to exist in the world of books than in reality where she was invisible to the person she liked most.
She was so lost in her reading that she didnโt hear footsteps approaching until a shadow fell over her pages. Glancing up, she nearly dropped her book when she saw Regulus Black standing before her, hands in his pockets, looking uncharacteristically hesitant.
Her heart leaped into her throat. โOh. Umโhi?โ
Regulus cleared his throat, shifting to his feet. โHi.โ
An awkward silence stretched between them, and Y/N struggled to understand what was happening. Was he lost? Did he need help with something? Had she done something wrong?
โIโโ Regulus exhaled sharply, looking more nervous than sheโd ever seen him. โWould you like to go to Hogsmeade with me this weekend?โ
Y/N blinked, sure she had misheard him. โWhat?โ
Regulusโ jaw tightened as if he were bracing for impact. โWould you like to go to Hogsmeade with me?โ
Her mind reeled. This had to be a joke, some kind of cruel prank. There was no way heโRegulus Blackโwas asking her out. Her stomach twisted with familiar self-doubt.
โMe?โ she asked, voice barely above a whisper. โAre you sure?โ
Regulus frowned slightly. โYes. Why wouldnโt I be?โ
She swallowed, shifting uncomfortably. โI justโฆ I donโt really seem like your type.โ
Regulusโ gaze softened as he took a step closer. โYouโre exactly my type.โ
Y/N hesitated for a moment, then nodded, a small smile forming on her lips. โIโd like that.โ
Relief washed over Regulusโ face, and for the first time, he allowed himself to truly smile at her. โGood.โ
As he walked away, promising to meet her in the entrance hall on Saturday, Y/N watched him go, her heart thudding wildly in her chest.
Maybe, just maybe, she had been wrong about being out of his reach.
SUMMARY: Y/N and Regulus take Harry to get glasses after he bumps straight into the door frame.
[Regulus Black x Fem Potter! reader]
warnings: Fluff, slightly humorous
words: 0.6k
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It started with small things.
Harry missing his cup when reaching for his pumpkin juice at breakfast. Squinting at his books when Y/N or Regulus tried to get him to read. Tripping over his own feet more often than usual. At first, they thought it was just clumsinessโhe was four, after all.
Then he walked straight into the doorframe.
Regulus, who had been sipping his tea, barely blinked as Harry let out a small oof and stumbled backward, rubbing his forehead. Y/N, however, immediately crouched down beside him.
โHarry, love, are you alright?โ she asked, brushing his messy hair away to check for any bumps.
Harry pouted, rubbing his forehead. โThe door moved.โ
Regulus raised an unimpressed eyebrow. โNo, it didnโt.โ
Harry crossed his arms. โWell, it felt like it did.โ
Y/N hummed, glancing at Regulus before looking back at Harry. โSweetheart, have you been having trouble seeing things lately?โ
Harry shrugged. โI dunno.โ
Regulus sighed, setting down his tea. โI think we need to take him to the eye healer.โ
Harryโs eyes widened in alarm. โA what?โ
Y/N chuckled, adjusting her own glasses. โSomeone who helps people see better. Like how I wear glasses, remember?โ
Harry blinked, looking up at her. โOhโฆ but you look good in glasses.โ
Y/N grinned. โAnd you will too if you need them.โ
Harry frowned but didnโt argue.
The next day, after breakfast (which involved Sirius trying to convince Harry to wear an eyepatch instead of glasses because it was โcoolerโ), they made their way to St. Mungoโs Department of Magical Vision and Sight.
Harry swung his legs idly from his chair in the waiting area, glancing at Y/N. โDid you have to get glasses when you were little too?โ
She smiled. โI did. I was about your age when my mum took me for my first pair.โ
Harry considered this. โDid Daddy James wear them too?โ
Y/Nโs smile softened. โYes, he did. Since he was a boy.โ
Harry looked thoughtful. โMaybe I should get glassesโฆ then Iโll match you and Daddy James.โ
Regulus snorted. โAs if you had a choice.โ
Before Harry could respond, the healer called them in.
The eye healer, an older wizard with kind eyes, greeted them warmly. โAlright, young man, letโs see how those eyes are working.โ
Harry went through a series of tests, from reading different-sized letters to following a floating quill with his eyes. He giggled when the quill changed colors but frowned when he struggled with some of the smaller letters.
After a few more checks, Healer Aldwyn nodded. โWell, my boy, youโre a bit nearsighted. Not too bad, but youโll need some glasses to help you see clearly.โ
Harry gasped. โLike Mama?โ
Y/N smiled. โJust like me, love.โ
Harry beamed. โThen I want glasses!โ
At the attached vision shop, Harry tried on several pairs, wrinkling his nose at most of them.
โThese,โ he finally said, grabbing a pair of small, round frames. โThey look like Mamaโs, but smaller!โ
Y/Nโs heart melted. โOh, love, you look adorable.โ
Regulus smirked. โNow he just needs to start losing all of his books like you do.โ
Y/N rolled her eyes and nudged him playfully.
As they walked out, Harry kept adjusting his glasses, looking around in amazement. โI can see so much! Look, Baba! The clouds are so fluffy! And the sign isnโt blurry anymore!โ
Regulus smirked. โThat is the point of glasses, Harry.โ
Harry grinned up at Y/N. โWe match now, Mama!โ
Y/N ruffled his hair. โYes, we do, love.โ
Regulus glanced between them, then sighed. โGreat. Now there are two of you.โ
Y/N smirked. โPoor you.โ
Harry giggled, and the three of them headed homeโwhere Sirius, upon seeing Harryโs glasses, dramatically clutched his chest and declared, โMY GODSON LOOKS JUST LIKE JAMES! IโM HAVING AN EMOTIONAL CRISIS!โ before proceeding to chase Harry around the house yelling, โNERD ALERT!โ
Regulus groaned. Y/N laughed.
And Harry?
He just felt pretty cool.
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Tiny hands, big love, and a dad wrapped around her finger.
pairings: Timothรฉe Chalamet x Fem!reader
word count: 2.3K
warnings: Fluff, a bit of jerk Timothรฉe for a few moments, childbirth
note: First chapter to my new series.. Girl Dad Diaries !
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You and Timothรฉe had been married for two years, and today, December 27, just two days after Christmas, was his birthday. A week ago, you found out you were pregnant with his child. It hadnโt been planned, but neither of you was against the idea; if anything, it felt like perfect timing. To surprise him, you wrapped a small, slender box and tied a little bow on top. Inside, you placed five clean, positive pregnancy testsโyour quiet, heartfelt way of saying, Weโre having a baby.ย
You also got him a new iPad for his birthday.
Why not? Right? Were you spoiling him? Maybe just a little. In five days, Timothรฉe Chalamet was getting a brand-new MacBook, an iPad, and, though he didnโt know it yet, a baby. So yeah, you were spoiling him. But if anyone deserved it, it was him.
You woke up bright and early, long before he stirred. The house was still dark except for the faint glow of the Christmas lights strung across the living room, and the soft scent of cinnamon and pine lingered in the air from the candles you'd been lighting all week. Slipping out of bed as quietly as you could, you tiptoed through the house, grabbing your slippers and hoodie before heading out to the garage. Thatโs where youโd hidden the giftsโyou knew he wouldnโt think to check your car.
Moments later, you returned with both boxes in hand. One was a sleek Apple box, the other longer and thinner, wrapped with extra care and a little satin bow. You placed the thinner one 6to the side for now. That surprise would come last.
Carefully, you placed the iPad box on the bed and leaned over him, brushing the hair from his face. You kissed his forehead gently.
"My love," you whispered sweetly.
He groaned in protest, rolling over and tugging the blanket over his head. "Nooo..."
You giggled. "C'mon, birthday boy. Wake up."
He peeked out with one eye. His curls were a mess, his voice groggy. "What time is it?"
"Too early," you admitted, laughing softly, "but I couldn't wait."
He sighed dramatically. "This better be worth it."
You grinned and placed the gift on his chest. "It is. Open it."
He sat up slowly, yawning as he pulled at the wrapping paper. The second he saw the Apple logo, his eyes widened.
"No way..." he murmured. "You got me the iPad, too?"
You gave him an innocent shrug. "I mean, you need something portable for travel. The MacBook is for editing and writing, the iPad is for movies and drawing. Practical, right?"
He just stared at you. "You're insane."
"Maybe," you replied playfully, crawling back into bed beside him. "But I love you."
He leaned over and kissed you, lingering a bit longer than necessary. "I love you more. You really didnโt have to do this."
"I wanted to. You deserve it."
He was already powering it on, a boyish grin on his face. "Okay, yeah. This is amazing. You're amazing. I feel so spoiled."
You smiled to yourself, glancing at the still-wrapped box on the nightstand.
"Oh," you said casually, "there's one more."
He blinked, still distracted by his new iPad. "More? Babe, you already went overboard. What is it, socks? A sweater?"
You chuckled nervously. "Not exactly. Here. Open it."
You handed him the smaller, longer box, wrapped with a delicate little bow. He looked at you suspiciously but took it, tearing the wrapping slowly.
He lifted the lid and stared.
Five pregnancy tests. All positive. All clean. Lined neatly in a row.
His jaw dropped slightly. He didnโt say anything for a solid ten seconds.
"Wait..." he finally breathed. "Are these... are these real?"
You nodded, heart pounding. "I found out last week. I wanted to tell you in a special way. Surprise."
He looked back down at the tests, then up at you, eyes glassy with disbelief. "We're having a baby?"
You smiled, your voice soft. "Yeah. We are."
He let out a breathless laugh, dropping his head into his hands for a moment before looking at you again, overwhelmed but glowing. "Oh my god. I... I don't even know what to say."
You leaned in and kissed his cheek. "You don't have to say anything. Just hold me."
He pulled you into his arms immediately, holding you tighter than ever.
"This is the best birthday of my life," he whispered into your hair. "A MacBook, an iPad, and a baby? I don't think anything could top this."
You laughed. "Well, don't get used to this kind of treatment every year."
He pulled back just enough to look into your eyes. "Too late. I'm officially spoiled for life."
The first trimester was a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments. You cried oftenโwhen your jeans didnโt fit, when nothing satisfied your hunger, or just because. Your body was changing fast, and so was your world. Timothรฉe stayed grounded through it all, holding you close when you broke down, whispering soft reassurances. He even cleared out a guest room and began turning it into a nurseryโthe one with the big window you loved. Inspired by your love for stars, you both chose a space theme, spending countless hours researching baby essentials. Timothรฉe was convinced it was a boy; you secretly hoped for a girl. You decided to wait until the birth to find out.
The second trimester brought a little relief from the nausea, but new aches took over. Leggings became your daily uniform, much to your embarrassment as a touring singer. Still, with Timothรฉeโs unwavering support, you embraced the changes. You announced your pregnancy mid-tour, keeping the details private, and fans adored the mystery. Meanwhile, your craving for cucumbers spiraledโchopped, dipped, and topped with anything you could think of. Timothรฉe kept a cooler of them backstage and even tried your wildest combos. You laughed, nested, your belly grew, and the nursery became a dreamy little galaxy.
By the third trimester, everything was harder. Sleep was a battle of pillows and shifting positions, and you were always too hot, too tired, or too emotional. Swollen fingers forced you to take off your ringsโTimothรฉe lovingly put them on a chain around your neck. Performing felt heavier, but fans cheered louder than ever when the baby kicked mid-song. Cravings got weirder, nesting became an obsession, and you repacked the hospital bag more times than you could count. Through it all, Timothรฉe stayed closeโsinging to your belly, rubbing your feet, and reminding you how strong you were.
You were sore, swollen, and ready. Nervous, but full of love. The best part was just around the corner.
Then, the day finally came when your water broke. The hospital room buzzed with low voices and the steady beeping of machines, but all you could hear was your own heartbeat and the rhythmic sound of your breathing. Hours had passed in a blur of contractions and sweat, your grip on Timothรฉeโs hand never loosening, even when your fingernails dug into his skin. He didnโt complain once. He stayed right beside you, brushing damp hair from your face, whispering encouragements through every cry, every wave of pain.
โYouโre doing so good,โ he kept saying. โHeโsโuhโtheyโre almost here.โ He still stumbled over the pronouns sometimes, trying to avoid guessing, but you could tell he hadnโt fully let go of the idea that it might be a boy.
You were too focused on surviving the next contraction to care.
Then, finally, it happened. One more push, one last screamโand the room exploded into sound. A sharp, high-pitched cry filled the air, and the doctor smiled as she lifted the baby up.
โItโs a girl,โ she announced, beaming.
You blinked through your tears and turned to Timothรฉe. But instead of the cheer or the gasp youโd expected, he went oddly quiet.
โA girl?โ he repeated, more to himself than anyone else.
It wasnโt disappointment exactlyโnot in the way that stung. But for a moment, you saw the flicker in his expression. A beat of surprise. Of recalibration. He had been so sure. Had spoken to your belly like a boy was listening. Had joked about teaching โhis sonโ guitar.
But before you could even speak, they placed her, tiny, pink, wailing, into his arms.
And everything changed.
Timothรฉe looked down at her, and whatever expectation he had crumbled in an instant. His whole face softened, like someone had knocked the wind out of him in the gentlest way. His eyes brimmed with tears as he adjusted his hold on her, already protective, already in love.
โElodie,โ he whispered, like her name had been waiting on his tongue this whole time. โHi, baby girl.โ
Then he looked at you, and though he was clearly trying to be composed, his voice cracked as he admitted, โI thought I wanted a boy. Butโฆ sheโs perfect. It was always supposed to be her.โ
You smiled through your exhaustion, through your own tears, and reached for him, your daughter tucked between you like the softest miracle.
A week in the hospital felt like a slow dream, both calming and surreal. The days blurred into each other in a haze of soft lullabies, nurse check-ins, and the gentle hum of machines that beeped and blinked with their rhythm. Every few hours, someone would enter the room to examine Elodie, check your vitals, ask questions, and smile politely. The food was bland, the lighting too harsh, and the beds not quite soft enough, but none of that mattered. You had her. She was here.
Still, by day seven, you were aching for your home. For the nursery you'd spent months perfecting. For the quiet comfort of your bedroom, your candles, your robes, your slippers. And maybe, selfishly, just a little bit of time without a nurse barging in with a blood pressure cuff when the baby had just fallen asleep.
Timothรฉe was practically bouncing by the time the discharge papers were signed. He packed everything up with the energy of a man who had trained for this moment his entire life. The hospital staff wheeled you down in a chair, your arms wrapped around the infant car seat where Elodie blinked sleepily, her tiny hat pulled low over her forehead. Timothรฉe walked beside you like a proud golden retriever, loaded with bags, snacks, and the biggest grin youโd ever seen on his face.
He double-checked the car seat straps before you left the parking lot. Triple-checked them before pulling out. And then turned in his seat a dozen times during the drive, just to make sure she was still breathing.
When you finally stepped into your home, everything felt different. The air was warmer somehow, the rooms no longer silent but humming with new life. It was like the house had been holding its breath this whole timeโand now, with her inside, it finally exhaled.
And from that moment on, Elodie was never far from Timothรฉeโs chest.
You thought youโd be the one who couldnโt let her go, but Timothรฉe became completely, utterly inseparable from your daughter. She was always in his arms, swaddled against his chest in that soft gray wrap he insisted on wearing everywhere. He wore her while making breakfast. While reading. While pacing the living room as she napped. He even wore her while brushing his teeth once. โShe likes the vibration,โ he shrugged, speaking like he was some kind of baby whisperer.
You joked that you were officially the third wheel now. He didnโt even argue.
Every few hours, when it was your turn to nurse or rock her to sleep, heโd hover just a few inches away. And the moment you were done, heโd scoop her right back up with a breathless, โI missed her.โ
You laughed, but you understood. Because watching Timothรฉe fall in love with Elodie was like watching gravity find him again. He melted into fatherhood. The actor, the performer, the dreamerโall of it quieted, softened, sharpened into something tender and fierce. She made him gentler. And braver.
He danced with her often, barefoot in the nursery under the soft light of the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling. Heโd sway slowly, whispering, โYou know youโre the best thing thatโs ever happened to me, right?โ His voice cracked sometimes when he said it. As if he couldnโt believe she was real either.
One night, while you were still adjusting to night feeds and the ache in your body, you found him on the nursery rug with Elodie tucked on his chest. He was humming โLandslide,โ eyes closed, tears glistening at the corners. When he saw you, he smiled and whispered, โShe likes Fleetwood Mac. She's got taste already.โ
He called her his tiny soulmate. You didnโt even mind that he barely looked at you anymore, because when he did, it was usually to say, โLook at her. Just look.โ
He was so in love with Elodie that it was almost comedic. One morning, after pulling her gently from your arms, he sat beside you and muttered, โIโd throw myself in front of a bus for her.โ
You blinked at him. โYou just met her.โ
He nodded, serious. โIf there was a shooter, Iโd use you as a human shield to protect her.โ
You stared, speechless.
He gave a crooked little smile. โDonโt take it personally. You had your moment. This oneโs hers now.โ
But even in all the humor, you could see it. The way she had rewired something in him. His entire world now existed in the space between her breaths.
He wore her in a carrier everywhere: around the house, to the grocery store, even while standing outside in the backyard doing nothing but watching the sky. He kissed her head more times than you could count. He cried the first time she grabbed his finger with intention. He cried harder the first time she smiled.
And you watched it allโthis beautiful, chaotic, overwhelming new rhythm of your livesโand thought: Weโre going to be okay.
You had your little girl.
And she had the man who would move heaven and earth just to keep her warm.
(same anon as incest question lol)
i read the last chapter at like 2am, lowkey drunk and didnโt realise that bellatrix wasnโt originally a lestrange lmao
you didnโt write incest!! (i donโt think so lmao)
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