Announcement

Once in the Ballroom everyone was laughing and drinking. All the Death Eater families were there, most of which had children, or the women were pregnant.

Bella grinned as she spotted Vivienne Parkinson, Kasandra Nott, Isabella Yaxley, Gayle Standeven, Matilda Zabini and Tabitha Greengrass. The women all embraced.

"How are you all?"Bella asked. Everyone nodded.

"Are you ok Bella you look a little tired!" Gayle said adjusting the two-month-old that was rested on her hip.

"Your brother kinda gave me food poisoning!" Bella replied followed by an awkward pause in which Bella snuck away to find Anna and Cissy. She found the girls sat together laughing about something or other. They pulled Bella into a conversation about Draco and Mia.

"Well personally I agree with Severus, I think it would be nice for Mia and Draco to court?" Narcissa said taking a sip of her champagne.

"Well agree with Anna, they may court but not until they are 14 or 15!" Bella replied.

Everyone turned to Tom as he spoke.

"Thank you all for coming to this momentous occasion, to celebrate the birth of not only the Snape's daughter, but the Malfoy's son, and the Standeven's daughter. My wife and I wish you a congratulations!" Tom said smiling at all the mentioned couples. When Tom noticed that Bella was gesturing for him to follow her, he happily obliged following her into their bedroom. Bella sat down on the bed with her head on Tom's lap.

"Are you all right sweetheart?" Tom asked in concern.

"Tom we have been married four years, have you ever thought about having kids?" Bella asked.

"Of course I have but it's just not convenient right now why!"

"I'm pregnant Tom that's why!"

The silence that followed was unimaginably awful for Bella. She couldn't take it anymore so she stormed out and went to find Anna but Tom caught up with her.

"What's wrong Bells?" Tom asked.

"The fact that you don't seem even the littlest bit happy about the fact I'm carrying your child?" Bella snapped.

"What makes you think I'm not happy?"

"The awkward silence that followed after I told you!"

"Bella I an absolutely thrilled, I can't wait to be a father!" Tom exclaimed pulling her closer to him. "Shall we go tell everyone else?"

"We shall!" Bella exclaimed as they walked into the dining room.

"Everyone my wife and I have important news to share with you!" Tom shouted over the ruckus. Everyone immediately fell silent awaiting the so called important news.

"I'm excited to announce I'm expecting a baby, although it may not come at the most convenient time, be assured that me and my husband are excited and we hope you will all share our joy!" Bella said. Everyone in turn came up and congratulated the couple. Bella just continued to nod and smile whilst she thanked everyone for there kindness. Although she wasn't enjoying the attention.

"To the Dark Couple, we wish you the best in the next part of your lives!" Anna exclaimed with a grin. Everyone downed their drinks before tucking into the lavish meal that came with every meeting. Bella sat for a while talking but she soon grew too tired to enjoy what had turned into a party, so made herself scarce and went out onto the balcony that was connected to the meeting room. She swung herself up onto the smooth stone balcony railings and sat there staring at the moon. It was only when someone came and sat beside her was she aware she had company.

"Beautiful night isn't it Bella," Anna whispered rocking her daughter back and forth.

"Reminds me of her," Bella murmured looking at Anna.

"Her name meant shining bright, she did shine bright, she lit up a room whenever she walked in. Oh, Electra!" Anna said. Bella allowed silent tears to seep from her onyx eyes.

"Would you like to hold her?" Anna asked gesturing to the baby in her arms. Bella nodded so they climbed cautiously of the balcony. Once indoors they walked into Anna and Severus room. Bella sat down in Anna's chair. Once Anna handed the swaddled bundle to Bella, she cradled the infant lovingly. The child was awake so you could see her green eyes.

"She has Minnie's eyes!" Bella whispered in awe.

"She does. And my hair!" Anna murmured her reply. Bella looked up at Anna a smirk graced her lips.

"Let's hope she doesn't have Sevs noes!" Bella laughed. Anna burst into a fit of laughter before punching Bella gently on the shoulder.

"Oi, that's my husband your talking about. Anyway, he isn't that bad looking!" Anna exclaimed.

"Well do you remember what you called him when you find out that he liked Lily instead of you!" Bella joked.

"You slimy git, that's what I called him. I was jealous, I loved him!" Anna exclaimed.

"What do you think of Gayle's daughter then?" Bella asked.

"Bit strange, not the child, but the child. Gayle never told us she was pregnant, nor did she look it, that's what confused me. When I was at St Mungo's I checked whether she registered with any of my midwifery team, she wasn't so I've come to the conclusion that the  Standeven's new addition is adopted!" Anna replied.

"You think?" Bella asked laying Mia down in her cot.

"Yeah I do but who am I to judge, if they want to adopt they can but I find it weird that they wouldn't want to share the happy news with their family!" Anna stated.

"You know how weird they are, they didn't even tell us they were married till 2 months later!" Bella replied. "They're lovely enough they just..."

"Yeah I know, shall we go and see what's going on and the meeting room!" Anna asked. Bella nodded and they began the walk to the meeting room. The close family were sat around the table laughing and joking.

That evening the family spent all night drinking and laughing.