The LaCroix Family Home


-A thread to explore the future life of Philip LaCroix and Danielle Dubois-

Philip eventually did meet his life's dream of becoming a teacher. More specifically, at Hogwarts. After a long time of applying, again and again and again, he finally did manage to procure a position as The Defence Against The Dark Arts professor. He married the love of his life and he achieved the job of his dreams. He couldn't possibly be happier. Or could he? Only time will tell.

Danielle has supported Philip in his endeavour to become a Hogwarts professor since he first told her about it, the day they met. At the moment, she is in between projects, somewhat uncertain of what her future will hold.

Philip and Danielle met at school- well, to be much more precise on the train ride back home from school and have practically been inseperable and madly in love since. They have just recently married and have purchased their first family home together- they are just moving in, along with juggling their jobs and social commitments. There will be a few surprises on the way throughout their married life together, but they'll take everything as it comes and thoroughly enjoy every minute of it all.

[Current RP'ers only Compootor and Some Mystical Girl]

Dani carried the big box into their new kitchen and rested it on the counter as she looked around. She smiled as she thought about how this was their new home. She had her own home. With the man that she loved and cared about. And who she would love forever. She sighed as she brushed back her hair from her face and took out some glasses from the box to start putting them away in the cupboard. They'd done the living room, bedrooms and the bathroom. Now the kitchen was finally getting all it's utensils in order. Dani had took her time and the place was pretty much perfect. She had already decided which room would be the nursery for when she got pregnant of course. She'd hidden the catalogues full of baby things away in her draw, worried that Philip wasn't ready for all of that yet. But that baby shop in Diagon Alley drew her attention every single time she went down there.

She sighed as she plugged in the toaster and turned to look at the clock nearby, Philip would be home at any time. He apparated back every night and she appreciated that. She knew he'd have a pile of homework/assignments to mark and it instantly made her think of the pile of designs she had to work on for various companies that had paid her to draw them. She was thinking of getting a more stable job now because this was getting... tiresome.

An excited trail of Pale white smoke shot from the chimney, over the fireplace and into the living room, turning right and shooting into the kitchen. It hit the kitchen floor with a big puff, and Philip ran out of the smoke and almost fell over in front of Dani. "Darling!" He exclaimed, panting and happy to see her. Dani must have known how much he hated apparating.

Philip threw his arms around Danielle as the smoke quickly cleared and vanished altogether. "I'm sorry I didn't get here in time to help you with the Kitchen.." He panted. "I got a little lost. Which reminds me! Ever been to Valencia? It's beautiful. We should go there soon." He smiled, gasping for air.

Dani's eyes widened at his appearance and she giggled- "No I haven't been but it sounds lovely" she said softly as she kissed him softly and moved to pour him out some water before passing him the glass.

"How was your day, babe?" she asked him softly as she turned around to turn on the oven to start dinner, she smoothed out the pretty pink day dress that she had on and turned back to him, smiling encouragingly.

Philip downed the glass of water in one, quick motion. "It is." He smirked at Danielle happily, slowly beginning to get over the strain of apparating so far.

Philip sighed. "It was good." He smirked. "We have a new student in the class. A one Colin Travel, A Third year Ravenclaw who was moved up a class because he was found to have above average ability when it comes to charms and Defence against the dark arts!" He explained.

He looked Dani over and smiled. "You look absolutely breathtaking today, sweetheart!" He beamed at her.

She nodded and smiled- "Wow, sounds like our future child, eh?" she laughed as she moved over to the fridge and blushed a little at what he said next, they had been together a long time but little things like that still made her feel amazing every single time.

"Aww, thank you" she said softly as she got out the pasta sauce and nudged the door closed with her hip, she put the container down nearby and moved over to her husband, pulling him close and kissing him adoringly. "Hmm... I love you so much" she whispered against his lips as she rested her hands on his upper back and looked into his eyes.

"Anyway, how was lunch with that friend you were meeting?" she asked him curiously.

Philip smiled happily and pressed his lips to Danielle's. "I Love you too." He murmured.

He gave his wife a shrug. "Nobody today. It was very quiet.. But, baby, I need to tell you that I won't be able to come home tomorrow. I'm on duty tomorrow night." he said sadly.

She sighed sadly as she tilted her head and watched him- "Hmm, okay. I'll miss you" she said honestly as she hugged him close and sighed, she hated it when he had to stay away. She hated being here by herself. It was slightly scary. It wasn't like she was used to being home alone. "I understand though, you have to scare some kids" she laughed.

Philip sighed and pressed his lips to Danielle's lovingly. "Don't worry, baby.. I'll be back before you know it." He whispered.

"Hmm, okay" she said softly as she rested her head against his chest and closed her eyes. She moved and held onto his hand, squeezing it gently as she just stood there with him, taking in the moment. "I... I was thinking about something today..." she moved back a little and smiled- "I want to have a baby" she said softly.

Philip stared down at Dani. "Say what?" He asked, his eyes lighting up happily.

"As in... I think that now is the perfect time for us to have a baby" she said softly as she brushed back his hair and moved to kiss him again. "We could use a little extra person around this big house" she smirked as she winked at him and laughed as she moved back only a little, watching him closely for his reaction.

Philip stared at Danielle, as if to make sure she wasn't joking. His face beamed with happiness when he realized she wasn't. He couldn't control the smile on his lips. He took a deep breath and kissed Dani as passionately as he possibly could. "Of Course, darling, yes!" He yelped, squeezing her as hard as he could.