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Chapter 1

A New Life

"Congratulations Mr. Potter! It's a girl!" Harry looked at the nurse who had just appeared through the double doors and gave her a smile that went from ear to ear.

"Finally." He whispered to himself as he followed the nurse through the hallway. She lead him down to the very last room, and stepped aside, allowing him to enter.

There he saw Ginny, looking more beautiful then ever, holding a tiny bundle to her chest. She looked up as he entered, her eyes full of energy and happiness.

He walked over to the side of the bed, and peered down at the little being that

she was holding.

"Isn't she just beautiful Harry?" Ginny asked sighing.

"Not as beautiful as you are." He replied kissing her forehead. She sighed again at his comment, and went back to admiring her baby.

"We still have to name her Harry." She stated.

"Yes, right...what shall it be then?"

"She should have a strong name. One that fits her. Not like Ginevra."She said the last sentence with disgust. Harry sighed, being used to her notions towards herself.

"Katrina."

"Katrina?" Ginny asked surprised. "Where did you come up with that?"

"She just looks like a Katrina." Harry stated, lifting the baby from Ginny's arms and cradling her in his. Ginny looked at Harry. He had a strange, almost magical shimmer in his large green eyes. She felt a sudden stab at her heart, and clutched her chest, quickly dropping her hand when he turned and faced her.

"Have you ever met a Katrina?" She asked.

"No."

"Then how do you know she looks like one?" Ginny asked laughing a little.

"I just know she does. The name, means purity. And for me, she is purity. She is what will release me of my past, and begin my future." He looked at Ginny and smiled. "My future with you, and our family." he smiled at the word. Finally, he would have his own family.

Ginny couldn't bear it. He was breaking her heart.

"So it's settled then? We name her Katrina for me, and what for you?"

"Ginny?"

"What?" Ginny woke from her thoughts and stared at Harry.

"A middle name...we need one of those too." He stated.

"Oh right. Uh...I like...Mae."

"Then it's settled." He looked down at the little child in his arms. "We shall call you Katrina Mae Potter." He smiled as the baby held tightly to his finger.

"Harry?..." Harry sat next to Ginny on the bed, and set the baby in her lap.

"Yes love?" He asked, smiling up at her.

"...Nothing...I love you." He smiled and kissed her gently, and for a moment her mind was at ease.

A/N: I know it's short, but they'll be much more to come, trust me. And there are reasons for Ginny's distress ;)