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The checkup went well. Jason didn't have any birth defects or any such disease. The healers assured Luna that there was nothing at all wrong with the small baby. She talked to another healer about his diet and was given a potion that would allow her to feed him. When she returned home with Jason in her arms, Hermione, Ron and Harry were there to greet her.
"Ginny told us about Jason." Harry said. "We came to see if you both were all right."
"Oh, we're fine," Luna answered with a smile. "Perfectly fine."
"Luna, are you sure about this?" Ron asked worriedly.
"Of course I am." Luna sat down on a sofa and gestured for the other three to sit down as well. "The healers gave me a potion so I could feed him." She paused and looked down at the baby who was gazing at her with his big gray eyes. "I'm ready to be his mother. Besides, if I don't take him in, then who will? He was abandoned at my doorstep."
Hermione nodded. "I'm with Luna on this one. He doesn't have anywhere else to go."
Harry sighed. "Well, if you're content with this, we can't really convince you to give him up." He stood up. "But if you need help or anything, just call."
"I will." Luna gave him a soft smile. "Don't worry about us, Harry."
Ron walked up to Luna and looked down at Jason. "He sure is a cute one."
Jason gurgled happily as if he understood what Ron had said. Ron rubbed his head and then ruffled Luna's light blonde hair. "No, seriously, if you need help with the little munchkin, call us. I wouldn't mind helping out with this adorable baby."
Hermione rolled her eyes. "When was the last time you changed a diaper?" She demanded while crossing her arms over her chest.
Ron didn't answer and the three friends stepped into the fireplace. They waved good-bye to the blue-eyed woman and the baby in her arms before disappearing into smoke.
Luna gazed at Jason with a small dreamy smile on her face. She caressed his cheek while standing up. "Shall we try out that potion, sweetheart?" She asked him.
Jason simply looked at her with his eyes wide and questioning. And then his stomach let out a low growl. Luna laughed. "Yes, I think you're hungry."
Luna had just finished cooking herself some noodles when she heard a small whimper from the baby monitor. Ginny had bought her two devices which allowed her to hear anything that went on in the bedroom. She could hear Jason's whimpering from the one beside her. Luna left her plate on the counter and ran up the stairs to the bedroom. Jason was lying on his stomach in the center of the bed. He let out another whimper and then started crying. Luna ran to him and picked him up in one swift movement. She cradled him in her arms.
"Shh... Jason, Mommy's got you." She gently rocked him while smoothing his hair back. Jason quieted down but his whimpering didn't cease. Luna frowned as the baby shifted restlessly in her arms. "Jason?"
The little boy looked up at her with watery eyes and his fingers wrapped around her forefinger. Luna instantly realized how warm his hand was. She reached up and placed a hand on his forehead. Luna's hand jerked away as she felt Jason's heated forehead. "Oh my..." Luna whispered and then felt his forehead again. Her hand traveled to his burning cheeks and then to his equally hot neck and chest. Luna pulled his shirt off and rubbed his chest. Jason let out a small sigh and moved closer to Luna.
"Hmm..." Luna tapped her chin. "I think you've got a fever, love." She removed the blanket that Jason was wrapped up in and then walked to her closet. Taking out a piece of cloth, Luna wet it and ran it over Jason's shivering body. It soothed him down but his body remained burning. Luna instantly panicked and picked him up. She loosely placed the blanket over him and ran out of the room, down the stairs and into the living room. She grabbed a bit of floo powder and threw it in the fireplace.
"St. Mungo's!" Luna cried, her worry increasing as she thought about her son who had begun to sob. She appeared in the hospital and a few healers looked toward her. One of the healers noticed Jason's shivering and sweaty body and she approached them, taking the child in her arms. She felt his forehead and gave Luna a reassuring smile.
"It's just a fever. We'll take it from here." She walked into one of the wards, leaving Luna in the waiting area. Luna let out a small sigh of relief and plopped down on one of the chairs. Cradling her head in her hands, Luna tried to steady her nerves. A moment later she heard footsteps stop in front of her and she looked up. Her eyes widened slightly as she realized who it was.
"Draco?" She asked, her voice soft.
Draco blinked twice in surprise. "Luna? I didn't realize it was you. What are you doing here?"
Luna licked her bottom lip and stood up. "My son is sick. He was out in the rain yesterday and contracted a fever. I was so worried that I brought him here." Luna looked at Draco to see that he had a faraway look in his eyes. It almost seemed as if he was sad about something.
"Your son..." Draco's voice trailed off and then he shook his head. "Your son? I didn't know you had one."
"Uh, well," Luna gave him a bright smile. "Turns out I do." She tried to change the subject. "What are you doing here, Draco?"
"Just visiting my mother." Draco said.
"Oh... is she all right?"
"Not really. She just went a little crazy after she found out something. She should be fine in a few days." Draco smiled slightly. "Well, I should be going." He paused. "Take care of your son, okay?"
Luna was surprised by the question but she managed not to show it. "I will." She answered and waved good-bye to the tall man.