Hogwarts: A little lion in the skin of the Eagle School

Another month later.

The day of Joel's birth is approaching.

That morning.

The house is in complete chaos; we're getting ready to go to the hospital.

Of course, it was all just an act.

"Quickly, stuff another blanket inside your clothes, that'll make it look like you're about to give birth."

"Should we squeeze some ketchup to make it look like my water broke?"

"What are you talking about? Our script is for a natural birth, okay?"

The Merricks had been disguised since early morning.

The mother wore a maternity dress and stuffed a blanket inside her belly to pretend she was ten months pregnant, while the father frantically searched for the car keys.

Hermione was helping out, and for some reason, her hands were also stuffed with various baby supplies.

"This just feels so strange... I already have a daughter-in-law, but instead of her being pregnant, it's me, the mother-in-law, who's pregnant..."

Mrs. Merrick touched the fake pregnant belly stuffed with blankets and complained with a strange expression.

Hermione blushed slightly.

"Mom, stop talking..." she muttered softly, almost dropping the baby bottle in her hand.

This scene is indeed a bit eerie.

Normally, it's the mother-in-law who takes her daughter-in-law to the hospital; it's unheard of for a mother-in-law to be heavily pregnant and have her daughter-in-law help her to the hospital.

"Alright, alright, stop complaining. This is just to cover our tracks," Mr. Merrick said, stuffing his car keys into his pocket.

"Heh, don't blame me when the neighbors start saying you're an old lewd man."

Mrs. Merrick rolled her eyes at him, but still cooperated by sticking out her belly and pretending to walk with difficulty.

They arrived at the hospital quickly.

Several months ago, they pretended to be pregnant and arranged for a delivery room here.

So after arriving at the destination, I went straight to the delivery room.

They breathed a sigh of relief after closing the door.

Next, we just have to wait for John to bring Joel back.

I was just thinking about it.

A snap.

John appeared directly in the delivery room.

A half-meter-high cocoon of light floated in front of them.

"This is... Joel?"

Looking at the cocoon of light, even though they had heard John's description, they still couldn't help but ask in surprise when they saw it with their own eyes.

"That's right."

Through the cocoon of light, they could barely make out a murmuring baby curled up inside.

"Come on, Mom and Dad, it's your turn," John said softly.

Gently place the cocoon of light in the mother's arms.

Mrs. Merrick carefully took the cocoon of light, her hands trembling slightly.

click-

The moment the cocoon of light fell into her arms, a fine crack appeared on its surface, like the first melting of spring ice.

The next moment, the light cocoon peeled off layer by layer like flower petals, and golden light flakes drifted in the air.

A beautifully sculpted baby curled up in the center of the cocoon of light, then slowly fell into Mrs. Merrick's arms.

This baby was not as thin and small as a normal newborn; on the contrary, he was as robust as a one-month-old baby.

The baby's skin still had a slight sheen, as if it had just woken up in the morning light.

Her eyes were closed, her small fists were clenched tightly, and her lips moved slightly, as if she were murmuring in her dream.

Mr. Merrick also moved closer, putting one arm around his wife's shoulder and gently touching the baby's little hand with the other.

Hermione watched this scene with equal joy, her eyes filled with emotion.

Only John grinned.

then.

"Doctor! My mom has given birth!!"

John suddenly shouted and rushed out the door.

The Merricks blushed instantly; the lines were too bizarre.

These young men, all grown up and established in their careers, no longer shout "My wife gave birth!" but "My mother gave birth!"

It just doesn't sound right.

"You brat!"

Mr. Merrick blushed and wished he could disappear into the ground.

Mrs. Merrick, holding Joel, glared at the doorway with a mixture of shame and annoyance, but couldn't help looking down at the child in her arms, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Joel seemed to sense his mother's gaze and slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes were clear and bright, as if filled with starlight, and they looked straight at Mrs. Merrick.

His eyes went from confusion to surprise, and then to delight.

"Wow wow wow!?...Wow! Wow wow wow!!"

Joel waved his little hands, both aggrieved and excited, making indistinct syllables that sounded like crying, as if he was urgently trying to express something.

The two elders immediately surrounded Joel, coaxing and kissing him, almost bringing tears to their eyes.

After suffering so much, my daughter can finally be born into this world like a normal child.

The other side of the corridor.

Several nurses were startled by John's shout and paused for a couple of seconds before reacting and rushing into the delivery room.

Several doctors rushed in, and when they saw Mrs. Merrick holding a baby who was nearly a month old, they were all stunned.

"When...when was this born?"

"Just now," John said casually, standing aside.

Before the doctor could say anything more, John suddenly waved his hand.

All the doctors and nurses froze in place for a moment.

"Alright, everyone, this is the Merrick family's newborn. He is healthy, beautiful, and has no problems. Please register him truthfully, congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, and assist with the discharge procedures."

John spoke softly, his tone carrying an undeniable magic.

After saying that, John waved his hand again.

All the doctors and nurses blinked as if waking from a dream, as if their momentary daze had never happened.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, on the arrival of a healthy and beautiful little girl!"

The lead doctor stepped forward with a smile and carefully examined the baby.

The nurse beside her performed a simple examination, recording her weight and height, and listened to her heartbeat with a stethoscope. She nodded repeatedly, saying, "Very healthy, a rare and excellent condition."

"All indicators are fine. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, you can prepare for discharge." The doctor closed the record book and added with a smile.

Mrs. Merrick looked down at Joel in her arms, her eyes filled with affection.

"Did you hear that, Joel? We can go home now."

Joel blinked and made an "ee-yah" sound, as if responding to his mother's words.

Then she turned to look at John and Hermione and made several more babbling sounds.

"It's a small, unique piece, and it looks quite nice."

John chuckled and poked Joel's cheek, but Hermione slapped his hand away in annoyance.

"Is that how you describe your own sister?"

Then Hermione approached Joel and greeted him with a smile.

"Jol, it's been a long time."

As Hermione approached, Joel excitedly waved his little hands and made cheerful "ah ah" sounds, as if responding to Hermione's greeting.

The little one's memory was completely unaffected after six months of solitary gestation.

She has finally returned to this warm world.

To be born with true life.