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Erindipity · 09-20-2009, 07:39 PM

Background:
Dora Lovegood just recently returned to her home country after being in the US working for their Ministry. Dora is a half- blood witch with a bubbly personality but a short temper. She has recently been through a lot of ups and downs, but her co- worker, Silas, has seemed to give her a reason to stick around. Their "interaction" has started to bring out a new light in Dora.

ooc: This thread will give Dora a place to be with her friends and Silas. Dora's character will grow and learn more and more about herself.

Locations:

Dora's house: Inherited from a wizarding relative, Dora just recently renovated and moved into a new home. A sizeable home that reminds one of a farm house. The interior is just as bright as Dora's appearance and personality. Located inside the foyer is a talking mirror that gives out compliments or criticism... whichever is needed. Then you enter the large living room space where you see a ton of eclectic furniture in great colors and abstract shapes. There is a lovely fireplace, on the mantle there is a great collection of wizarding photgraphs. These photos range from her family to former co- workers from the US. The kitchen is very spacious and bright. One wall is nothing but windows, letting natural light spill in. The only room in the house that isn't bright and welcoming is Dora's "office"... well she practice's magic there and brews potions. Here are Dora's more personal photos and keepsakes. She keeps it locked away just like the memories.

The view from the foyer

Isabella

Belladonna

There now hangs a portrait of the former lady of the house. She crossed over but felt that Silas needed her portrait to feel better... Besides, she couldn't fully leave her children or her husband so abruptly. Over time she will stop visiting the portrait, but for now she stands waiting for her loved ones to come to her. The other portrait hangs in her niece's bedroom, hung with a permanent sticking charm.

Dora's yard:

Dora has a grand yard that back's onto an enchanted forest with tons of trails and adventures to be had. Living in a Wizarding area Dora is free to fly or do whatever else she fancies outdoors. There is also a sizeable garden which Dora maintains. It is home to magical and Muggle plants alike, there are also pixies and gnomes that roam about. In the center of the garden is a lovely golden domed gazebo with a double swing that is perfect for cozying up on.

The Lake:

Dora's property is also home to a fantastic lake that is home to all sorts of magical creatures and plants. The creatures are well behaved though, so Dora swims often when the weather is nice.

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Erindipity · 12-26-2009, 09:23 PM

Dora sighed as Silas rested his head on the back of her head. She leaned into him for comfort and support. "Silas, what if I can't do this? What do we do if I can't handle it? Where does that leave us then? I'll tell you where. In a world of trouble, that's where. Give me a homicidal maniac and I can handle it with ease but this has me shaken to my core. " Dora said as she bit back more tears.

She turned from the fridge and looked Silas in the face. His trying to reassure her only made it worse. He was always reassuring her. SHe was such a bloody wreck. SHe needed to pull it together, keep this crap to herself and get ready for the next step in their lives.

One last moment of weakness and then she would shut it all inside.... "Silas, I am afraid that mum and dad will think we married because of the pregnancy, not that we married and then found out. Everyone will think it won't they?Oh Merlin this is such a fiasco." she blurted out. Taking a few deep breaths she got it under control. WHat others thought of them didn't make a damn difference. They were the only ones that mattered right now. Dora, Silas, and baby.

Oh my... a baby in Lovegood manor...

"I made that same promise, love. I am not going anywhere either. We are in this together definitely." she said in a small voice. She dropped her hands and let them rest on top of Silas' on her belly and she began to hum a lullaby. Maybe baby would like the sound of her voice.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-27-2009, 03:22 PM

Silas listened as Dora barraged him with more questions and concerns about being unable to handle this. "Trouble? I think the two of us know how to handle trouble." He smiled softly as she spoke of how shaken she was. "Dora," he said imploringly. "This is scary for me, too. I've spent most of the last twenty years alone. Just having to worry about me. I've got a wife now. And a baby on the way. I'm terrified." He paused. "But you and me? I think terrified is something we can handle."

When she turned to look at him again, her concern about appearances caught him offguard. He furrowed his brow, attempting some quick math, his eyes searching her face. "Well, it had no bearing on my proposing - it couldn't have - and you'd said that night that we might just go away and do it, so they'll have to accept that. And we didn't know, so we're not lying." Silas brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "And if they don't... well. All that really matters is that we know why we got married."

Silas nodded at her next words as he felt her hand over his. "Together," he whispered, smiling softly at the sound of her lullaby.

Silas was going to be a dad. He had a lot to learn.

Erindipity · 12-27-2009, 06:12 PM

Dora fought the urge to roll her eyes as Silas spoke about how scared HE was... bah! He didn't have another human being growing inside of him so he didn't really know what fear was right now. Selfish men always thinking of themselves at the wrong time.

As he spoke of their being able to handle the trouble and whatnot Dora said, "Yeah, I hope you're right dear." She had her doubts as to whether she could handle it. Her hair flashed to red for a moment and then went back to turquoise as quickly as it had happened. She was getting angry with herself and Silas.

"It's not like I haven't disappointed me mum already, what's one more bad thought for her gonna do for her outlook on me, eh." she said with disdain dripping from her voice. Her mum made her life miserable sometimes.. most of the time... whenever she came around. "Yeah, I don't care what others think either." she said dismissively.

Humming the lullaby, hands still on her belly she leaned into Silas and snuggled into his chest for a moment. Then looking back into his face she had closed all of those fears away behind her steel trap and said, "Yeah so food would be great. I think I would like some pasta and chicken maybe. I don't really care as long as I can eat it. I will be upstairs love." she said and then stood on tip toe and kissed his lips. Turning away from him she let that last tear drop her eye. She would have to have these meltdowns in private from now on, Silas was too freaked out to deal with them.

Turning to look over her shoulder she smiled, but it didn't touch her eyes, and said, "I love you Mr. Druery."

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-28-2009, 03:23 PM

Silas knew better than to try to convince Dora otherwise about how her mother would react. For his part, Silas hoped that Agrona could put aside whatever judgment and be happy for them. But, he knew it was probably not likely.

Breaking away from the kiss, he smiled. "Go up and rest. I'll bring it up when it's ready." He watched her walk away with sad eyes. He didn't know what to be or do for her... and if he didn't figure it out soon, he probably wouldn't ever. She'd shut it away and that would be that.

As she turned to look at him, he returned her smile, looking back into her eyes. "I love you, Mrs. Druery." He paused, he gaze dropping slightly down her body. "And you, too, Baby Druery."

Erindipity · 12-28-2009, 05:47 PM

Dora turned her back to her husband and began to climb the stairs. Tears ran freely down her face and she felt as though she may be sick.

Once upstairs she quickly got into a pair of comfortable pink pajamas and snuggled into her bed. She could feel her scalp tingling and knew that her hair was having a field day up there. She was worried and concentrating really hard on not flipping out.

She would have to get used to the idea of being a mommy. She could do it. She lay her hands on her belly and whispered, "Yes, baby. I love you very very much. Mommy and Daddy are going to take great care of you." She then began to hum again. As she waited for Silas to bring up her food she got more and more comfortable with her new condition she hummed louder to the baby.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-28-2009, 07:20 PM

Once Dora was out of sight, Silas let his smile fall. Pinching the bridge of his nose between his thumb and forefinger, Silas summoned everything from the cabinets and fridge.

As cabinets banged open and shut, Silas sunk into a chair, directing the cooking like a conductor. Usually, he'd cook it himself, but today...

Today he just didn't have it in him. Once everything was set to cooking, Silas closed his eyes and leaned his head back. A baby. How long could he keep that from his family? Was it even possible?

Silas tried to calm the nerves in his stomach. He'd never so much as held a baby. He felt... awkward around them. Would this be any different? It had to be... right?

Lost in his thoughts, Silas almost didn't notice the water beginning to boil over. Flicking his wand erratically, Silas drained the pasta and combined everything into a creamy, pasta, chicken and vegetable meal. Summoning bowls, glasses and a tray, Silas made his way up the stairs, glasses of water shaking precariously as his hands trembled.

As he entered the room he heard her humming and instantly felt lighter, a smile growing on his face. "Your meal is served," he said brightly as he sat on the edge of the bed and set the tray down.

Erindipity · 12-28-2009, 10:26 PM

Dora turned her head toward Silas as he entered and smiled, never quitting humming. She spotted the food and the smell hit her nose and she instantly stopped. "Oh I am famished, love and this looks wondeful. I think the baby likes my humming." she said as her hair turned a very lovely baby pink.

She looked adoringly at her husband as she picked up a fork and began to eat her pasta. "How do you think I'd make out as a Division Head, love?" Dora asked nonchalantly. She would share with him the fact that she had applied for the position.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-29-2009, 01:30 AM

Silas smiled and nodded. "Well, I like your humming, so I think the baby would too." He chuckled as her hair shifted colors again and reached out to brush it with his hand.

He watched her as she began to eat, his worries from before not really present. He was just enjoying the moment, a small smile on his face. Leaving his food untouched, her question caught him off-guard.

"Division head? Well, I think you'd be brilliant. Why?" He looked at her sideways, a questioning expression on his face.

Erindipity · 12-29-2009, 02:29 PM

Dora looked up for her food as Silas brushed his hand through her hair again. She had a huge grin on her face. "Well, I applied for a Division Head position in the Department of Mysteries. I think it will be a nice place for me to work and be out of harm's way." she told him with a grin.

Setting her fork down she got a serious look on her face and said, "You know we have tons of things to do to prepare for this baby, right. We have to turn one of these rooms into a nursery and get all the necessities and whatnot."

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-29-2009, 02:58 PM

"You? An Unspeakable?" Silas grinned. "That sounds perfect, though I'll say, I'll have to get used to having to keep secrets from me." He chuckled. It would actually be perfect for her, though, since Silas actually had no idea what happened up there, he wasn't so sure that it was necessarily a safe assignment. But he knew better than to say that.

Finally taking a bite of his pasta, Silas nodded. "I was just going to ask about that. Do you know which room you want to make the nursery? I can get started painting and all that whenever." Silas smiled. Maybe decorating the nursery together would help them both get used to the idea.

Maybe.

Erindipity · 12-29-2009, 03:06 PM

"Well, I hope I get the job. I think I could do with a bit more responsibility at work. I do get awfully bored not having anything to do." Dora said between bites of food.

She completely didn't touch the keeping secrets bit. It would be no problem for her, she had done it before. And he was a little secret keeper himself.

"Which room do you think, love? I think it should be close to us, but I think you should choose. And maybe we could put some sort of charm on the stairs to help keep me from falling.... I am afraid I'll topple over one of these days. And you know it's possible." Dora said with a chuckle.

Then she had a thought. "Well, shouldn't we find out the sex of the child before we start to decorate the nursery? I mean we can start getting furniture maybe... If it's a girl I want everything to be pink and purple though." Dora said as her hair turned the perfect shade of purple.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-29-2009, 03:24 PM

"I hope you get it, too," Silas said between bites. "To enjoying our work," he raised his glass in a sort of toast.

Chewing, he considered the extra rooms in the house. Close would be good. Close would be very good. "I think the room closest to this one is a good idea. Easy for late nights." He nodded at his own thought. Yes. Last thing he wanted to do was have to sprint across half the house if there were an emergency.

"I was kinda hoping to be surprised, honestly," he said gently, following Dora's remark about finding out about the baby. He wasn't sure necessarily why, but he didn't want to know ahead of time. "But we can't wait until the day of to decorate..."

Erindipity · 12-29-2009, 04:23 PM

"Oh well I think that's a lovely idea, the being surprised that is. I won't be able to keep it from you if I find out so we'll both be surprised then. I think the room should be a nice neutral yellow then, pastel of course. What do you think?" Dora mused.

She continued to eat and then said, "Oh yes, to enjoying our work, love. And yes the room across the hall here would be prefect I think. And seriously do you think there is a charm to help keep me from falling down the stairs? I am afraid that I may fall while I am holding the baby or while I am pregnant, or both." She was embarrassed by her clumsiness, but this was down right fear. She was afraid she might hurt her baby.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-29-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Ninja

"Oh well I think that's a lovely idea, the being surprised that is. I won't be able to keep it from you if I find out so we'll both be surprised then. I think the room should be a nice neutral yellow then, pastel of course. What do you think?" Dora mused.

She continued to eat and then said, "Oh yes, to enjoying our work, love. And yes the room across the hall here would be prefect I think. And seriously do you think there is a charm to help keep me from falling down the stairs? I am afraid that I may fall while I am holding the baby or while I am pregnant, or both." She was embarrassed by her clumsiness, but this was down right fear. She was afraid she might hurt her baby.

"Mmm, yes. We could do periwinkle curtains and such. It's blue, or it's purple, depending on how you want to see it." Silas grinned. Truth be told, he liked decorating, so even if the baby part of it terrified him, the room he could get into.

"Maybe charming your shoes would be better, then," Silas teased playfully. "But sure, we can try to find something. Maybe experimental charms has something we could use." Silas took a thoughtful bite of his food. "And a good old fashion cushioning charm every so often." He smiled.

Silas placed his plate back on the tray and moved so that he was sitting next to Dora instead of across from her. Putting an arm around her shoulder, he pulled her close. "I'll take care of it. Keep you both safe."

Erindipity · 12-29-2009, 06:50 PM

Dora looked at him with an eyebrow raised, "Periwinkle, you say. Hmmm... I suppose that would be nice. How about I just let you have free reign in the room. Surprise me."

Dora swatted at him playfully when he suggested charming her shoes. "That's rich, Silas. If I were more graceful life with me wouldn't be nearly as interesting, you know." she said to him with a grin. "I would ask Mel about some charms but I haven't seen her since Merlin knows when." she said as she furrowed her brow. She was beginning to worry about Mel.

Shaking herself from her reverie she smiled and said, "Cushioning Charms and the like would be great actually. I do know that you are joking right now, but I am really afraid of falling."

As Silas slid his arm around her shoulder she sighed. "That sounds great Silas. Do you really think you can protect me from myself, though." she teased.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-29-2009, 07:40 PM

"Really?" Silas quirked an eyebrow. He'd thought it would be something they'd do together. "If that's what you want... ok." He'd do the heavy stuff that he wouldn't let her do anyway, but those little details... well. He'd get them to do it together, somehow.

Squeezing her shoulder a bit, Silas considered how to deal with the safety issues. "Cushioning charms on the list, then." He lowered his voice and spoke seriously. "I know you're worried about it and we'll figure something out."

Resting his head against hers, his eyes twinkled. Turning to look at her again, he teased. "Maybe I'll just have to carry you everywhere."

Erindipity · 12-30-2009, 12:48 AM

Dora giggled when Silas said he'd maybe carry her everywhere. "You say that now, but what happens when I am as big as the side of the house, love?" she said in all seriousness.

Oh... fat Dora would be no fun. Ugh. SHe was clumsy enough as it was, just imagine when she could no longer see her feet. But the thought of their little on running around the house made her smile a bit.

"You know, I think we'll be okay, love. I do love babies. We will just baby and Dora proof the entire house and we'll be fine." she joked... kind of...

Pushing her now empty plate aside on the tray she scooted down into the pillows a bit and let out a HUGE yawn. "Love, I am soooo tired. And my back hurts a bit. Do you think you could give it a rub while I fell asleep?" she asked turning her puppy dog eyes on him. Grabbing her wand from the bed side table she vanished the trays and scooted down further in the bed and rolled over, back to Silas. YAWN YAWN YAWN sleepy preggo Dora.

AmbiguouslyMe · 12-30-2009, 01:25 AM

"I'll... figure something out," he gently ribbed, giving her another squeeze. This playfulness, right here, was certainly what he'd been expecting for their first few weeks together. It was nice that they still had that, even with this.

Silas shifted with a chuckle. He foresaw months of backrubs and footrubs in his future. Gently obliging, Silas whispered softly. "We will be fine... more than fine. Now you just relax."

Silas kept going until he was sure Dora has fallen asleep. Resting back on his heels, he rubbed his own hands. With a sigh, he stepped away from the bed. He had a nursery to go plan.

Erindipity · 01-01-2010, 10:18 PM

A few days later................

Dora apparated into her living room and dropped immediately onto her couch. Oh my Merlin! What in the world was going to happen next?!

Now 8 weeks pregnant Dora has had yet another slap in her face. TWINS. TWINS? What in the world were they going to do with two children? The Healer reassured them both that the children were healthy and happy, but Dora was stressing too much. Well now this wasn't going to lift any of the stress.

But Dora was beginning to feel all maternal, finally. Looking through catalogs she had begun to see the fun in finding baby products and she was getting excited. With her hands on her belly she began to hum softly as she waited for Silas to catch up. She was always leaving him behind. Another thing.... if he didn't start showing some more support and excitement she was going to hex his face off. It was scary, but they were THEIR children inside of Dora and he had better get on board. Darn it!

She giggled and cooed to her belly, "Yes babies, if daddy doesn't straighten up I will hex him really good for you, okay."

AmbiguouslyMe · 01-03-2010, 08:06 PM

Silas floo'd into their living room, having taken probably longer than Dora anticipated, seeing as he'd made a few stops on the way home. Twins. That was certainly a game-changer. But since his conversation with Pandora, he'd been considering how he could do better for Dora.

And news like this meant he had to do it now. He could only imagine what was going through her head and he was determined to not make it worse.

Smile on his face and hands hidden behind his back, he stepped into the living room and walked up to Dora's side, before bending down to kiss her forehead. "I have surprises for each of you," he said softly.

Erindipity · 01-03-2010, 08:41 PM

Smiling as Silas stepped out of the fireplace she said, "Well, it's about time love. I was starting to worry you had come to your senses and ran for the hills." She giggled again.

She perked up a bit at the talk of surprises. She began to try and peek around Silas as she had everytime he brought her something home. "What is it, what is it?" she asked in a sing songy voice.

Her hair was slowly beginning to come back to Dora's control so for the moment it was blonde and pink as usual.

AmbiguouslyMe · 01-03-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Ninja

Smiling as Silas stepped out of the fireplace she said, "Well, it's about time love. I was starting to worry you had come to your senses and ran for the hills." She giggled again.

She perked up a bit at the talk of surprises. She began to try and peek around Silas as she had everytime he brought her something home. "What is it, what is it?" she asked in a sing songy voice.

Her hair was slowly beginning to come back to Dora's control so for the moment it was blonde and pink as usual.

"Come to my senses, yes. Run for the hills? Never." Silas chuckled as he knelt next to the couch. "Patience," he teased. From behind his back, he produced a bouquet of flowers, not terribly unlike those he had given her on their first date.

"First, these are for you." He held them out to her before turning to the bag that he'd sat down at his feet. Rummaging through the bag, he cast a mischievous glance up at Dora. Extracting the contents very slowly, he smiled. "These, are for our babies," he said softly, finally pulling out two matching stuffed phoenix toys. Silas hoped Dora would see the symbolism of new starts in the gift. This was him making an effort, best he knew how. He rested them on the couch next to her.

Extracting a children's book next, he rested it next to the toys. "I thought it might be nice to have something to read to them other than my old books."

"And there's one other thing," he said, eyes gleaming, as he held a small jewelry box, but not yet handing it over.

Erindipity · 01-03-2010, 09:37 PM

Dora couldn't help but giggle at Silas. Patience... yes.

As Silas handed Dora the flowers she smiled brightly and said, "Thank you love, they are beautiful." And with a wave of her wand she summoned forward the beautiful vase Silas had given her the first time he had come to call.

When he pulled out the Phoenixes and she caught the meaning she immediately began to cry. They were tears of joy. It wasn't a full on sob, but you know... there were tears and stuff.

"Love.... these are perfect. Really they are. I am sure the kids will love them. And the story book too. I have an old copy of Beedle the Bard floating around here somewhere that I am sure they will love as well." she said as she wiped tears from her cheeks.

She was certainly glad that Silas was seeming to get on board with the whole baby thing. It would have been difficult to raise twins by herself... she probably would have killed him...

AmbiguouslyMe · 01-03-2010, 09:59 PM

"Oh, love, don't cry," he said, setting the box down on the side-table and squeezing onto the couch. Pulling her to him with one arm, he used his free hand to wipe her cheeks.

"I know the past few weeks have been hard for you. And I know that I've made it worse." He looked at her, eyes full of remorse. "For that, I can never apologize enough."

Reaching behind him again, he grabbed the jewelry box containing a new necklace for the mom-to-be. Handing it to her, he kissed her temple.

"I want to be here for our family. I'm going to try, best I know how."

Erindipity · 01-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Dora let Silas pull her to him, but she continued to cry. She had been bottling up so much lately for Silas' sake and it felt good to let it all out. "You're right, you have acted like a right git and you should be ashamed of yourself. I have been contemplating hexing your face off." she said.. only half joking.

Taking the box from him she slowly opened it. Putting her hand to her mouth she let the tears fall liberally now. It was their little family to be...

"It's beautiful." she said looking up at Silas, "Please put it on me, love."

At his words she nodded her head. That's all she could really ask of him... that he try his hardest. THis was new territory for the both of them after all. "You had better be here. I can't do this alone, love." is all she could say.

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