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Tweak says, "Soft kitty, warm kitty..."

Lavender (Brown) Entwhistle (shop_witch) wrote in my_rpg,
@ 2009-12-07 05:54:00

Who? Lavender and Hermione
When? Monday mid-day
Where? St. Mungo's, maternity ward
What? Hermione visits Lavender and baby Katie
Rating? PGish

Lavender yawned and stretched as she swung her legs off to bed, rising to her feet. She was taking a potion to help her stay relaxed and help her body to heal, but for the most part she was healing on her own and she was still sore. Giving birth was not easy, she decided, walking slowly across her room to the small cradle where Katherine slept, her tiny fist curled against her cheek.

Kevin had left only a few moments ago to make arrangements at the recording studio. He was taking some time off and Lavender was grateful for that. She wasn't alone long when there was a knock at the door and a familiar face appeared in the room. "Hi," she smiled over at Hermione.

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	shop_witch 2009-12-10 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	"The healer said that babies have an instinct about people. Even Kevin, who was terrified of her, just melted when he first held her," Lavender said. "She looks at him like he's the only man that will ever be in her life," Lavender laughed softly. "He would prefer that until she is about thirty." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-10 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I think we're hard-wired to be in love with babies. It bodes well for the survival of the species." Hermione said, rather academically. "I can only imagine how protective he is of her. She's so little, and can't take care of herself." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-10 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	"He was very nervous about her but... he's going to be wonderful," Lavender said. She turned to sit back in her bed, trying to relax like she had been instructed. "Merlin, I am sore... having a baby is hard work!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-11 12:44 am UTC (link)
	Hermione slowly swayed back and forth on the spot, grinning down at the little girl in her arms. She couldn't wait to have her own. Y'know... when the time was right. "I can only imagine. How long did it take?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shop_witch
2009-12-11 01:02 am UTC (link)

"Hours," she sighed. "The charms dulled the pain, but at the end... oh, I could feel that head," she laughed. "I thought she was going to tear me in half - I don't know how women do it over and over! She may be our only!"

Katherine wriggled and waved her little fists that she'd gotten loose. She let out a wail and Lavender leaned forward to look at her. "She might be hungry... I can't tell yet..."

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	her_my_nee 2009-12-11 01:25 am UTC (link)
	Hermione jumped at the sound of the wail, and stepped quickly over to pass off the baby. As adorable as she was, Hermione was terrified of screaming babies. "Here you go, here, here." She said, passing Kate back over to Lavender's arms. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shop_witch
2009-12-11 01:27 am UTC (link)

Lavender laughed softly, taking Kate in her arms, slowly unwrapping her so she could check her diaper. "Will it make you uncomfortable if I feed her?" she asked, not sure how Hermione would feel about it. "I'm still learning and... well, I'm going to have to feed her now," she said, situating herself on the pillows. "You can stay and we can talk more once she's calm..." she smiled.

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	her_my_nee 2009-12-11 02:29 pm UTC (link)
	"Uh, sure. Are you sure you don't want some privacy?" Hermione asked, glancing around the room. It was a small room, but private. That was nice. She moved to close the door, giving Lavender some time and space to nurse. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-11 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	Lavender adjusted Katherine and her nightgown so she could nurse her. The baby squirmed and whimpered, trying to get comfortable as she started to nurse. "No, it's all right, please stay," she smiled, relaxing as Katherine started to nurse. "She's still learning and it takes a minute... but she's good now," she sighed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-11 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Hermione turned back around once Lavender and Katherine were settled. She didn't stare. She moved to sit down beside the bed. "How does it feel?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shop_witch
2009-12-11 10:14 pm UTC (link)

"It was uncomfortable at first, but we were getting used to one another. Today is better than yesterday and tomorrow will be better too," she nodded, glancing down at the now-sleeping baby as she continued to eat.

Lavender looked up at Hermione. "So, how are you? I promise not to be one of those moms who only wants to talk about her baby.. all the time," she grinned.

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	her_my_nee 2009-12-11 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, Lav, don't be silly. I'm here to visit you and Kate. You're supposed to be talking about her." She grinned, leaning back in her chair. "I'm all right." She paused for a moment, trying to think of what to say about her own life. "I think Ron and I are finished." She said, softly and sadly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shop_witch
2009-12-11 10:33 pm UTC (link)

"Kate doesn't do anything," she whispered, glancing down at the snoozing baby. "Really... it's OK. You are my friend and I want to hear about you, too," she insisted.

At her last comment, Lavender's face fell. "What.." she breathed. "What happened?" she asked. It had been somewhat obvious that things between Ron and Hermione weren't perfect but... she really thought that they loved one another.

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	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Well, we've drifted apart, I fear." Hermione said, sounding very, very sad about the whole ordeal. She shrugged, turning her eyes down to stare at her feet. "I asked him if he wanted to go to dinner, and he said no." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Lavender's heart broke a little for Hermione. "He doesn't know what he's missing," she whispered. She wanted to reach out, but Kate was nestled so close, she couldn't really move. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 12:31 am UTC (link)
	"It's all right. I just thought things would end differently." Hermione gave a little shrug. It hurt her more than she was letting on, though. "So, it's onward and upward. or whatever the saying goes." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 01:17 am UTC (link)
	Lavender wanted to say something encouraging, but she hated seeing Hermione go round and round with Ron. "I'm sorry sweetie. It will work out... even if the relationship doesn't, it'll work out for you," she smiled. She wanted Hermione happy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 02:39 am UTC (link)
	Hermione nodded. "Maybe it's time to move on with my life, you know? I've been doting over him for so long... perhaps it's time to find someone new." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Lavender's face lit up a little. "I'm going to be on maternity leave for quite some time... just me and the little one... I could find someone for you, play matchmaker," she beamed. Lavender fixed herself up and lifted Katie up to burp her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Hermione shook her head a little. "You're going to have enough on your plate as it is." She said, softly. "I don't know about matchmaker. Though, I haven't done so well on my own, have I?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 03:04 am UTC (link)
	Lavender pulled the baby away, holding her neck as she stared into her tiny eyes. "You don't mind starting early, do you? I mean, you'll probably be a gossip like mommy... we can help Aunt Hermione, right?" she smiled, bringing her close to kiss her cheek. "See... Katie wants to help." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 03:54 am UTC (link)
	Hermione gave a laugh. "All right, I can't say no to Katie." She grinned over at the two Entwhistle women. "Just let me know who." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 04:41 am UTC (link)
	"When I find him, you'll be the first to know," she assured her. Lavender shifted on the bed, moving to lay Katie down on the mattress between where they two women now sat. Katie squirmed and shifted, letting out soft grunts as she tried to get comfortable. "I could watch her for hours and never get bored..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-12 04:45 am UTC (link)
	Hermione smirked softy, nodding. She couldn't imagine Lavender finding anyone for her. There wasn't really anyone for her. Only Ron. She leaned over to watch the baby get comfortable. "She's so sweet." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-12 03:10 pm UTC (link)
	"The nurse said she's very alert and she stays awake for periods of time just looking around. The nurse said she can't see much but she hears and looks towards the sounds," Lavender said, caressing Katie's head. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-13 02:40 am UTC (link)
	"I've read that newborn infants enjoy bright, contrasting colors, because it's all they can see. And that black and white get the most of their attention, because it has the most contrast." She paused. "Well, it makes sense, doesn't it? They've never had to use their eyes before, but they can hear in utero. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-13 04:26 am UTC (link)
	"You're so smart," she smiled over at Hermione. Lavender knew who was going to teach Katie how to read, that was for sure. Katie sighed between them, fussing softly as she shifted and tried to get comfortable. "I think I'll wrap her up again... try to get her to sleep..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-13 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	Hermione blinked at Lavender. So smart? Really? Well, she knew she was pretty smart, but... it was strange to hear it when she was simply being logical. "Do you swaddle her?" Hermione asked, interested. She'd read that babies enjoyed being swaddled--it reminded them of the cramped space of the womb. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shop_witch 2009-12-13 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"The nurse taught me how, yesterday," Lavender said as she moved Katie to a soft pink blanket. "I learned a lot in two days!" she giggled, folding and tucking the blanket around Katie, the baby's eyes blinking and shifting as she was swaddled up. "She looked like a buritto..." Lavender giggled, scooping her up into her arms to cradle her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-12-14 04:10 pm UTC (link)
	"I can imagine." Hermione said, moving to watch as Lavender wrapped up the baby in a little burrito. She grinned. "She looks adorable like that, though. And I imagine she feels safe and secure." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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