A Saying Left Unexplained
Being picked up by Walburga was not at all the most pleasant feeling, Given how arfing cold the woman's hands were. They were damn icy, And Severus felt his blood run cold.
She picked him up as if he was an exotic creature, And Severus could barely see Walburga because he was not facing her, Due to how she lifted him from under his arm pits. Severus was too scared to have a reaction, Until Walburga turned him around in a way Severus was sure a baby was not to be turned around in.
Walburga had eyes icier than all the blacks he had met today, It felt like being in a avalanche, And buried beneath the thick layers of snow.
Blame it on the weather too, It was a cold, Chilly night. After all, It was the ninth of January.
Walburga's gaze raked over Severus' form a few times, Before she nodded with slight approval. Honestly Severus felt quite glad at That little nod, At least he wouldn't get his organs harvested by this woman. In his now past life, Severus had heard from Chinese kid in Hogwards that in china they harvested organs, And the thought still haunted him.
Though it was not very obvious, as Severus looked down walburga's towering frame from his position of being held in the sky, He found out that she was pregnant; probably three months in. Or perhaps two?
Severus could tell easily, Because in his old neighborhood in his previous life, The women were basically always pregnant, They would give birth and kaboom, Pregnant again! Severus knew that definitely wasn't healthy, He had found out in not so bright and easy going ways why.
And he was sure that would be the case with his own mother too, If his father wasn't always busy drinking alcohol and beating Severus and Eileen up, While Eileen slaved away the entire day. Severus had walked into the 'deed' happening once though, Well. It was horrifying to watch. Yet he couldn't turn away, The students at hogwards made it out to be some magical experience...Maybe Severus just over thought it, And that was how it was supposed to be?
Severus was brought back to earth when Walburga Shaked his little baby body a bit, As if seeing he would break. Then, She spoke. So, so cold. Severus could basically feel the cruelty radiating off of it. If this was the woman Sirius got raised by, Perhaps it wasn't that much of his fault..
"Hmm. I'll discuss with your parents, Little one. I can basically sense your unique nature from here..Your parents didn't do a very good job at hiding it, Did they?" Walburga also, Spoke to him like he was a full fledged adult. Although Severus felt he must answer her.
'what did my parents not hide well?' Severus wanted to say, But all that came out was 'Baa baa', Kind of like how a goat would sound when Giggling, In his humble opinion.
And it seemed Walburga taught the same, As her lips twitched from the straight line they were in. Severus was not Severus how that was a good thing, And what Walburga was planning to discuss with his parents. He sure as hell didn't hope it was some serious shit and Severus was apparently a hippogriff in disguise.
It had probably been a long time as Severus suspected, Because the food was done being served and the round tables draped in that same silk cloth were also ready, The tables where everyone was to eat. There were hundreds of them scattered around, With expensive looking chairs; about five with each table.
Walburga didn't plan to let go of Severus' as the guests all started advancing towards the dining are though, And simply continued to hold him in that awkward position, From underneath his arm pits and Making Severus had at least a foot distance with Walburga.
They walked like that towards one of the round tables, It had a vase of lovely fresh roses on it, And a menue. Which frankly speaking, Was quite damn big. All the culinary utensils and different sizes of plates were also there, With some lit up candles. How extra! Walburga sat Severus down in one of the chairs, And ignored the fact that Severus had to hold his hands up to even try and reach the table.
Soon enough, Poor Severus who was desperately trying to reach his table and Walburga who had gotten tea from the house elves as an appetizer were accompanied by Orion and...Who Severus made out to be baby Sirius. He was also probably one year old, Since his and Severus were the same age. All the marauders were, funnily enough.
Sirius probably wasn't also a reincarnated child like Severus, Because he was behaving like any normal one year old. Brattier, Severus could tell. He could see the black sisters, Lucius, And his own family sitting on their respective tables. Severus had yet to meet any relative of his own..Sidus and aralia probably wanted to make that EVEN grander.
Why wasn't he dining with his own family!? Severus fumed, And after Walburga finally pushed his chair a bit closer to the table, He angrily stomped his hands on the table. Though he had to bend his back and stretch his hands painfully to do so.
Orion chuckled, And Jesus. So cold. This was not the man he saw talking with Abraxas, Fleamont and Sidus. Were all blacks horrifying nightmare fuel like this? Probably, From what Severus could tell after meeting them all.
"What a Silly Child This Severus Prince is. I Can Tell From Miles What His True Nature Is. Didn't Do The Glamour Very Good, Did They?" Orion asked in a fucking venomous tone. Jesus, What nature of Severus' was so obvious!?
"Or perhaps they did not want to use any glamour." Walburga commented, While this kid version gave a glance at Severus, His mom, And then his dad. Walburga and Orion took slow sips of the tea they were given, And Severus had went back to resting on the chair, Basically sliding off.
He wondered why he wasn't sitting with his own parents, But figured Orion or Walburga just put in some valid sounding points to get Sidus to yeild, Or perhaps they simply did not care.
Severus also couldn't help but wonder when these people were going to pick up the damn food, Until sirish whined loudly and Orion spoke again.
"Suppose the children must be hungry."
"I agree."
"Its self serve, Don't worry. I'll get you some food, Walburga. You sit down and rest, Don't tire yourself out. Another one of our children you are carrying after all." Orion immediately spoke when he saw Walburga attempt to get up, Putting a hand up to stop any protests, Not as Walburga would even make any.
Orion went to get said food, And Severus hoped for him too. While Orion was gone, Severus could not help but pick up the fact that Walburga was dressed so nice, So noble. The dress made the slight belly bump totally unnoticeable, While still having that semblance of pride and richness.
Orion was also looking like a gentleman, Truly. Sirius himself looked quite nice too, Not that Severus was complimenting. Merely pointing out the facts. After all, Who was he to lie? Lying is bad, Severus had heard. But could not recall from who. His past life was like a blue at all the happy points, Yet all the not so happy points, AKA majority of his past life was right there, Present and haunting.
Severus had also observed that, Women were treated quite well in pureblood families, The wizarding world quite cared about their ladies, No matter where you go. Of course the women repaid the favour by respecting the men as equals.
Severus had not seen this in the muggles, Perhaps it was because he was part of a rotten neighborhood before, And he was sure there was an even worse part somewhere in the wizarding world, But at least Severus did not have to see that.
In his long train of thoughts, Once again Severus had failed to realize that Orion was back, But without food. Instead, A house elve followed behind him with said plates, And placed them on the table Orion sat at before respectfully bowing.
Ah, Of course. These pureblood families considered 'self serving' as simply getting up, Picking the dishes you want to eat, And have the house elves serve them for you. What nice self serving indeed.
At least he had some yummy looking food ,Severus thought as he was about to start eating, Bit then realized. What the hell, How was he supposed to eat!? Till now, The house elves fed him in his home, AKA the prince mansion. Or aralia, Eileen and Sidus did if they were free.
One glance at Sirius and Severus was in shock, The boy ate with so much mannerisms!! Making use of all these utensils that made Severus' head hurt. Walburga glanced at him, Sighed, And put a small spoon of What Severus made out to be either pasta or lasagna in his mouth, Then again and again fed him like that.
She also took bites from her own food, Though her appetite probably wasn't that good due to pregnancy. Severus saw her eat a cake pop dipped in ketchup, But alas. He was none to judge. He wasn't the one carrying around a fucking child inside, was he?
Yeah but he was the child—
After Severus was finished with that pasta, Severus found out half way through and glaring enviously at Sirius' amazing culinary skills and pureblood manners, Severus wanted dessert. And Walburga probably did too, Because she called over a house elve and venomously ordered him to get all the typ s of desserts here.
The poor house elve looked about to ready to piss it's pants as it scurried of, and Severus genuinely felt bad. Orion was eating a bit of everything, While Walburga stuck to making odd combinations or eating sea food. Severus could tell she REAALLY liked that huh?
When that house elves Walburga had scared half to death was back with a good variety of desserts on a tray, Walburga took some of them and ordered the house elve around to get drinks, Some sauces Severus had never heard of, Blah blah blah..
He was just happy to be fed custard, Cake and even ice cream all in one night. Still, He was quite envious of how good Sirius was with those utensils. Talk about Pureblood babies!
After everyone was done eating, Severus thought they were just gonna go home but no. They went back to the sofas, Sat down, And continued talking!!!
Severus looked over to one of the long tables with a silk cloth, It was the one all his gifts were on. Severus desperately wanted to open them. But alas, Waiting... There were so many of those gifts, His head hurt just looking at them.
Walburga had not let go of Severus even after all the women and men went to talking with each other on the sofas.
Orion and Sirius sure did though, And even from here, Severus could see Sirius sitting with another kid, Next to euphemia. Probably James, Right? I mean...What else kid did Euphemia have?
Hey, Severus just hoped these kids didn't grow up to beat him up to pieces again.
Chatter, chatter, chatter from all sides, Yet Walburga was as quite as a rock. Severus was wondering, Had this girl planted a grenade bomb somewhere and was waiting for it to explode?
It had been about two hours after the dinner, And Severus was so relieved to see the guests standing up. Eileen came to pick him up from Walburga and spoke in a confused tone.
"Ah, Sidus did tell me that Severus would be with you, But I wonder why?.." Eileen tilted her head slightly, Now Severus had his face on her shoulder so she could tap his back slowly, And thankfully softly.
"I can tell what he is, Eileen." Walburga replied, And Eileens face visibly darkened.
"Oh." She said stiffly, Before awkwardly smiling again and cheerfully replying. "Well, Congratulations on The child! Might be a bit late but...Regulus, Right?"
"Yes. We decided on regulus." Walburga said, And Severus immediately recognized that name. It was Sirius' younger brother from Severus' past life, A quite kid Severus didn't really interact with. He was seeker on Slytherin quidditch team, And family popular.
"A wonderful name!" Eileen laughed heartily.
"I'll visit you soon, Eileen. I have a proposal for you." Walburga replied, Her voice was calm and composed. Talk about opposites attracting.
"I'm sure you do! Well, Let me walk you out!" Eileen let out a soft chuckle, And indeed did walk with Walburga till they reached Orion, Who took Walburga away.
Well, Severus enjoyed this birthday.
If you cut out all the times some random person came and gave him a heart attack.
He still didn't know what Walburga had spotted so 'easily' either.
But hey, At least it was time to open gift now! Yippeeee!!!!