Happiness To Call My Own..

[Leon Snow]

Leon was just heading back to great his little family and spend some time with them. He had just finished a imperative meeting with his older Brother Alphonse. Once again Leon was forced into hours of torture and annoyance by listening to his brother pretty much throw a fit about his life was so distasteful and how he could trust no one anymore. Leon didn't have the heart to tell the man that he didn't care though. As annoying as it was he was almost finding himself feeling sorry for the man and how things had gone for him. He had lost his title, his children were leaving left and right, and Nataliia ended up having children with Noah. There was a lot of bad things going on but Leon really figured that everything would be going much better for the man if he just let go of his bitter hate and old life. A meek sigh left the brunette as he entered the Part of the Manor that he and the love of his life shared. His life had personally become much better ever since he bumped into Svetlana that day. Now he was in love, married, well taken care of, and was expected to be able to hold is very first child in his arms. Sophia was just as much considered his baby, but she alas was not his actual daughter. He would continue to call her his own even if she did not carry his blood within her veins. But still, soon he would have a little baby that had his blood. An official heir!! Finally someone other than Alphonse and Noah would be out there having children and people to carry on their genes and become a perfect image of him, maybe. It made Leon smile at the very thought. As soon as he arrived home he knew he was going to enjoy his family time before business called again. He didn't want to tell Svetlana about the dangerous Death Eater Mission he had received either as he knew she would not be pleased.

"Svetlana...Sophia...I'm home!" He announced when he entered through the door. It smelled like food was cooking or something here, he wasn't quite sure because it always smelled nice inside his home thanks to him being a clean freak and Svetlana always having a good sense of smell with her pregnancy. He walked into the room where Svetlana was and immediately paused to look at her. God was she glowing with beauty, the fact that she was carrying his baby made him even more in love with her. "Hey love, how are you?" He didn't know if she even noticed that he had arrived home yet. But he decided to make his presence known to her finally, he wanted to embrace her so badly right now. She was due to give birth soon. Sometimes he was afraid to be romantic and intimate with her while was with child because he was so afraid to harm the baby. Over time he became less worried about it and him possibly harming his little one though.

 

[Svetlana Khamidouline]

Sophia was quite the little terror as she could bolt around the place but she was quiet though. Just energetic. Svetlana was in the kitchen of the section of the Snow Manor, her swollen stomach the size of a small bludger hidden under a maroon dress, but she was due at anytime now. A little son of Leon's, and a little brother for Sophia whom was almost two now. Svetlana could not wait for her husband to come back, but whenever she was moving the lunch over to the table, she heard some liquid spill onto the floor. She sighed and she raised her voice, "Sophia! What did you-" her brown eyes looked around, and she realized that she was in the kitchen alone. After a moment passed, Svetlana realized what had happened, and she blushed madly. Her water broke. With a wave of her wand, she cleaned up the mess and prayed that Leon would be here soon, and speak of the devil, here he came. She forced a smile for Leon and she murmured, "Hey, love." Sophia came into the kitchen and she reached her arms up begging to be held by Leon, calling out, "Daddy, up!" She could not speak in full sentences yet, but soon she would. Svetlana smiled down at her daughter, and she just hoped that the pains would not come yet.

Alas, here they came. Svetlana felt the wave of pain, and she clinched the counter so that she could remain standing. She laughed softly, "Leon, get the baby bag or something, or leave Sophia here, because your son wants to meet you." She was normally nice and all, but her voice was a little strained and stern. She was smiling all the same, knowing that Valentino would love to meet the world today. Seven or more hours from now, Valentino Leonardo would be born. Svetlana wanted to get to Saint Mungo's, because they had done her well with Sophia, and now, it was time to meet them again. She had done a lot in her days, and this would be just another obstacle in the path.

 

[Leon Snow]

Leon immediate recognized that little Sophia had come over to him and wanted to be held. He couldn't resist himself so gently leaned down and picked her up and gave her a kiss on the head. "Hows my Sophia been today?" Leon asked her sweetly. He found it important to engaged with a child and talk to them while they could, especially in this case because he wanted her to love him just as much as any child could. If she ever found out who her real father was would she not want anything to do with Leon or would be still love him? Having children was so difficult at times and Leon wondered how Alphonse managed to have so many and not constantly be worrying over them all of the time. Then again most of Alphonse's children were very mistreated by him and were at the age where they weren't constantly a worry. It seemed to Leon that all of Alphonse's kids were born either gifted, mean, weird, or just straight up a pain in everyone's butt until they got older and learned how to stay out of trouble. It wasn't until Svetlana told him to grab the baby bag, leave Sophia here, or something of the sort because his son wanted to meet him that he stopped fawning over how big Sophia was getting every day. He froze and stared at her blankly for a moment before his mouth dropped and suddenly began to panic. He very first child was soon to be born!

"Um..wait what? Why didn't you tell me sooner!? We um..need to um....Oh got Svetlana I'm panicking!" Leon set Sophia down and dashed into the other room as he went to get the baby bag and whatever he thought they needed. But his was so panicked and hurried that he wasn't having an easy time finding it. He walked back into the room with Svetlana and the bag in hand and gave her a frightened 'what do we do now?' look. He was blank and scared to death, and he wasn't even having the baby.

 

[Svetlana Khamidouline]

Svetlana simply watched as Sophia gave her daddy a kiss, and she smiled down at her daughter. She was growing up so fast. Sophia was a quiet one, that was for sure, but she was also very loved and sweet. She was so much like her darling mother, it was almost weird to think about. Svetlana loved her little Sophia though. She was too cute to be honest. She was determined to keep Sophia away from her real father as much as she could. She was loved and wanted and adopted by Leon Snow, and that was all that she wanted. A child needs love, and a parent gives just that, they are the natural parents of someone, and Leon did all those things plus more for Sophia. Svetlana summoned her red jacket and she covered her arms as she was going to be leaving the Snow Manor to go to Saint Mungo’s and thought that she should cover as much as she could. “I would have told you sooner honey, but my water just broke. I suspect that my contractions won’t be here for anoth-”

Svetlana winced, and she felt the first rounds of pain. Leon left the room to get the baby bag which was a good thing, but by the time he had returned, she already had Sophia in her arms, because she did not want to leave her daughter alone here, well, she just did not want to leave Sophia here. Svetlana gave Leon a comforting look and she coaxed, “Leon, do not panic. Just head over to Saint Mungo’s and we will get a room so that I can let your baby boy arrive safely.” Svetlana smiled and she apparated, knowing that Leon would follow. She had a healer come to her, and they wheeled her to a room once the contractions started to become more and more frequent. Valentino Leonardo really wanted to come out and fast, so fast that Svetlana was a little frightened herself. She rested on the bed, and she had Sophia on a chair beside of her, watching her mother. Svetlana would be in the mist of labor once more within a few minutes, and then it would take a while before Valentino would make his first breath.

 

[Leon Snow]

Leon gave her a horrified look when she told him not to panic. Obviously this woman had not known Leon over time or she wouldn't have said that to him. Leon always panicked over everything too. Like during his fourth year at Hogwarts and his first Quidditch match that he was actually going to play in, ever. He got so nervous that he passed out and had to be taken to the Hospital ward before the game even started. Needless to say he found out that year that the game of Quidditch was definitely not his calling, nor was being in the spotlight. His look at Svetlana softened before he shook his head and continued to get things prepared for their trip to St. Mungos. "Svetlana honey, I panic over everything. How am I not supposed to panic about this. I'm having a baby! Well...your having the baby but you know what I mean!" Often when Leon got nervous he didn't make much sense to anyone. But the fact that he was going to have his own flesh and blood be born soon he was a nervous wreck. How his brother managed to go through with this for fourteen other children he would never figure out. Leon was worried about his love, the baby, and how things would look from here. Svetlana then apparated to the Hospital and he knew he needed to hurry after her. It only took him a moment to arrived with her and they were all immediately brought to a room where his wife was no on his bed. Leon walked over and gently ran a hand over Sophia's head. As much as he was worried about Svetlana and the baby he was also worried about little Sophia too.

"Are you in a lot of pain, do you want me to get the doctors or anything sweetie?" Leon didn't know what it was like to give birth or be in labor so he was going to do as best as he could to help her through this. He really wanted to meet his son too, oh how he would grieve if something was to happen to either of them. Leon didn't know how far along she was or how long this could take. He was honestly just a huge mess and he wanted to make sure that everything went okay, for his sanity's sake.

 

[Svetlana Khamidouline]

Svetlana thought it was the sweetest thing when Leon panicked for her safety and their baby's, and even if he wanted more, they would have to wait a long time, because she already had Sophia there now. Two was enough for this family for the time being. Svetlana felt the contractions hit her again, this time so hard, that she gasped out in pain and shock. She was not having an easy birth, not like Sophia. Sophia was a breeze, but Valentino was a little larger than Sophia too. Svetlana smiled over at him, and she murmured, "Maybe they should get you some chilling potions, honey." Sophia gazed at her mother in wonder, and even frowned when the she heard her mommy cry out in pain once more. She was loud enough to bring the healers into the room, and they told her that the baby was coming and they needed to hurry and get him out. Svetlana told Leon that everything will be fine, and then the long process of birthing continued.</COLOR>

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After so many hours of labor, they finally got Valentino Leonardo Snow to breathe and now he was sleeping in a blanket in the arms of a healer as they checked to ensure that the breathing was regular. It was somewhat common in some children. Valentino was healthy, and was finally given over to his mother. Svetlana cradled him, her chocolate eyes lined with moisture. She glanced over at Leon and she smiled, "Your son, Leon." Sophia was curled on the chair, taking a little nap, and Svetlana was soaked with sweat, her hair sticking to her face, also drenched. The blankets and all were changed, but Svetlana was still completely looking like she just emerged from a shower. Svetlana did not care right now. She cradling their very first baby together. A son, a beautiful son whom had a little patch of brown fuzz upon his head. He had their hair. He was quiet now, but his large eyes were gazing up at his mother, and Svetlana waited for Leon to get a good look at him as well.

 

[Leon Snow]

Leon still wasn't a fan of seeing someone give birth. Yes it was magical and probably one of the most amazing sciences in the world for some people but he always thought it was a little scary, and dirty. But despite his thoughts of it he could barely describe the feeling inside his stomach when his son was officially born and alive in the world. He was so small but beautiful. He heard Svetlana's soft voice and he advanced towards her and the baby as he widened his blue eyes and made sure to be so quiet and not startle the baby. "Oh Svetlana, he's perfect." Leon wanted to reach out and touch him, or hold him. Something that would allow him to have contact with his son. Would the baby recognize his voice or would Leon be a stranger to him? Since Valentino was technically his first heir Leon was filled with ultimate relief and happiness, his line would continue to grow now that he had a son. It wasn't like it was his life goal but he was sure that the Snows wanted to grow their family as much as possible. Leon leaned over and softly kissed his wife's cheek before he moved closer. "May I...hold the baby? Unless you think I might drop him or something. Oh god I hope I don't..." Leon was way too careful with anything to ever drop it. But since he was always worried over newborns one would be surprised with the thoughts he was thinking about. Later on Leon couldn't wait to show his newborn son to Alphonse and the others. He knew they would be proud of him and Svetlana for making their family bigger and spreading the pure blood line.

 

[Svetlana Khamidouline]

Svetlana was so tired from the process of birth. She glanced over at her daughter to make sure that she was not going to be going anywhere. She smiled and she wondered just how it could be that she had given birth to amazing and beautiful children. She let out a soft sigh and she turned over to Leon and she murmured, “He is perfect. Our perfect son.” She did not want to have another baby anytime soon though. She was pregnant twice and now, she was wanting a break. A few years break that is. She just hoped that Leon would be okay with it. He had his heir now. Valentino Snow. She adored the small gestures that Leon gave to her. Small kisses on her cheeks, as she was one of those types of girls that was not hard to really please. Surely Valentino would not cry because he should recognize Leon’s voice from within the womb because babies were intelligent like that. That was how Sophia got to knowing Leon as her father, because he was around her more than that other man was. Svetlana slowly handed the baby boy over to his father, and she allowed her arms to rest in the bed beside her. She smiled at the two, as they just seemed too perfect to be real. She was glad to be apart of such a nice family, but there were some people that did in fact scare her. “Just let your fatherly instincts come over you,” Svetlana murmured, wanting to relieve him of some of his nervousness, if that were possible. “You never dropped Sophia so you won’t drop him.” Svetlana slowly closed her eyes to rest them for a little while. Who could blame her? Giving birth was a tiring process.