There's something about the mere thought of a tiny helpless being in there that gives him pause. Since his two youngest siblings were born, he's always had an unapologetic desire to have a family of his own but when Fleur said she never wanted children, his love for her overshadowed that unapologetic desire.
Now, clearly, she's changed her mind. He doubts this is an accidental happening; the spells work very well. That's not the only consideration, though: not only has Fleur expressed multiple concerns about her Veela heritage, but there's an unknown in him. He's been bit by a werewolf -- albeit an untransformed one -- and there's no scientific evidence of what might happen to that child. He knows enough about the success (failure) rate of bringing lycanthropic children to term, and he knows it's low at best. What might be in his DNA now to affect that? He doesn't know.
These are all unknowns. Clearly, human and Veela genes are compatible: he happens to think Fleur is the ideal woman.
Bill also has the suspicion that every new parent-to-be has concerns, although of a different nature. And they've only just found out. There will be time to talk about it and think it over. So for the moment, he simply looks down at his hand against her stomach and grins. They've overcome such great odds already, the both of them. Why should this prove to be any more difficult?
"You have my express permission to whine as frequently as you see fit, love. We should probably see a Healer?" It's not as much of a question as it seems. No: it's really not a question at all.
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Date: 2006-03-23 10:40 am (UTC)Now, clearly, she's changed her mind. He doubts this is an accidental happening; the spells work very well. That's not the only consideration, though: not only has Fleur expressed multiple concerns about her Veela heritage, but there's an unknown in him. He's been bit by a werewolf -- albeit an untransformed one -- and there's no scientific evidence of what might happen to that child. He knows enough about the success (failure) rate of bringing lycanthropic children to term, and he knows it's low at best. What might be in his DNA now to affect that? He doesn't know.
These are all unknowns. Clearly, human and Veela genes are compatible: he happens to think Fleur is the ideal woman.
Bill also has the suspicion that every new parent-to-be has concerns, although of a different nature. And they've only just found out. There will be time to talk about it and think it over. So for the moment, he simply looks down at his hand against her stomach and grins. They've overcome such great odds already, the both of them. Why should this prove to be any more difficult?
"You have my express permission to whine as frequently as you see fit, love. We should probably see a Healer?" It's not as much of a question as it seems. No: it's really not a question at all.