After The Magic Has Faded

"That's good, love,"Joey whispered into her ear, continuing with it. He loved making her feel this way.

"Joey.." She whimpered, her body screaming. She buried her face in her neck, muffling the moan that escaped.

"It's okay, Astoria,"Joey whispered as his finger sped up and he kissed the side of her head.

Astoria kissed and nibbled at his neck, her orgasm already so close. "Mm.." She moaned, her hips matching his pace.

Joey leaned down and kissed her tenderly, lovingly. He rubbed her button faster, sweeter. He didn't want to stop until she was completely satisfied.

Astoria gasped and moaned against his lips as her orgasm finally came down upon her. She rocked her hips as she rode it out, then she finally relaxed, breathing heavily. "I love you." She whispered, kissing his lips.

"I love you,"he whispered back, sliding his hand out of her pants and smiling,"I'm going to bed now, love."

Astoria sighed and nodded. "Okay baby." She whispered. She leaned up and kissed him. "I'll take care of you next time." She mumbled against his lips before pulling away. "Goodnight handsome."

"Sweet dreams,"he said with a grin before going to his room and going to bed.

Astoria sighed and rolled over on her stomach, feeling cold and lonely all of a sudden. But she fell asleep eventually, glad to be in a bed again.

In the morning, Joey got up and helped make breakfast, letting Astoria sleep while he spent time with his family. It was so good to be home, to feel safe.

Astoria woke up a little later in the morning, feeling sick. She was so nervous about going to see her parents. She even went to the bathroom to throw up. So she wasn't very hungry.

"She's getting sick up there,"Michael said softly as he came downstairs and Joey nodded, going up. He stood in the doorway and watched her. Was she pregnant?"Honey, are you okay?"

Astoria nodded and closed her eyes, slashing water on her face. "Yeah.. I'm just.. Really nervous about seeing my parents."

"Then don't go this morning,"Joey said, shaking his head and rubbing her back,"There is no rush.."

Astoria sighed and wiped her face off with a towel. "I'm just so scared. What if they hate me?"

"Then you come home to me and I love you,"Joey said, wrapping his arms around her waist,"And then everything is okay."

Astoria leaned back against him and closed her eyes. "You're so good to me." She whispered.

"You deserve it,"Joey said with a smile, kissing her shoulder.

Astoria smiled softly and closed her eyes. "I have to do it now. If I don't do it now, I'll never do it."

"Okay... Do you want anything to eat first? Toast? You need something in your stomach,"Joey said softly, rubbing her back.

Astoria shook her head. "I'm definitely not hungry." She answered. She turned around in his arms. "I'll be okay."

"Are you sure? At least have a glass of water.. I won't let you go until you at least do that,"Joey said with a grin, squeezing her.

Astoria chuckled lightly. "Fine." She pulled away and took his hand, letting him lead her downstairs. She had her glass of water then went upstairs and finished getting ready.

Joey explained the situation to Michael and LAurey before Astoria came back downstairs and they understood. He didn't mention his worries about her being pregnant, though..

Astoria finished getting ready, and looked at herself in the mirror. She made herself kook as good as she possibly could for her parents. She then went downstairs to bid everyone goodbye.

Joey stopped her at the door and gave her a sweet, loving kiss,"I'll see you when you get back."

Astoria smiled back. "Alright." She answered. She stepped out the door and then apparated to the front yard of her house. She looked up at it, her heart pounding in her chest.

Joey sat down with everyone and Michael began his lecture on how dangerous this could be with Astoria being from the family that she is. And with Joey being a Muggle... It was a horrible idea. She was still welcome, but Michael was unsure.

Astoria slowly approached the door and rang the doorbell. Their house elf answered it and was surprised to see her. "Mistress Astoria!" She said sqeakily, bowing to her before letting her in. She came in and stood in the middle of the large living room. The house elf went upstairs and a few minutes someone came downstairs. Her mother. She stared at her for a long time before approaching her. After a long moment of silence, her mother drew back her hand and slapped her, hard. Astoria winced and touched her cheek. "I know I deserved that." She whispered. "You did." Her mother answered coldly. "Your father is on his way." She stared at her. "You seem different.." She slowly circled her and then touched her stomach. "Your body. Are you pregnant?" Astoria's eyes widened in surprise. "I don't know." She answered honestly. Her mother grabbed her wand and muttered something. Astoria's body suddenly glowed pink for a moment. "You are."

Joey played with Jorri, she was only six so she was pretty easy to entertain. He was worried about Astoria, a lot. It was a quiet, peaceful day. Nothing like how the war used to be... It was like nothing had ever happened.

Astoria sank onto the couch, clutching her stomach. "Who is the father?" Her mother asked. "A squib." She answered softly. Just then, her father came in and stopped dead when he saw her. "Well well.. Look who it is. Our traitorous daughter." He spat. Astoria shakingly stood up, bowing her head. "Father, I am so sorry.." She whispered. "Sorry is not enough you insolent fool! You need to be punished." Astoria looked up as he raised his wand. "Father no!" She said, panicked. "Crucio!" He bellowed and the torture curse got her in a wave of pain. She fell to the ground, screaming and twisting around in agony. When he lifted the curse, he only gave her a few seconds to calm down before doing it again. And again. And again. Finally, her mother intervened. "Stop! She's pregnant!" Her father lifted the curse and turned to her mother, surprised. Astoria took that time and summoned all of her strength to apparate back to the yard of Joey's parent's house. Once she landed, she let out a sob, her body still burning.

The scream caught Joey's attention and he sprang to his feet, running outside and sprinting to Astoria. She was hot to the touch and her skin looked like it was on fire. He picked her up and carried her inside quickly,"Jorri, run upstairs for me, hon. Mom! Dad!

Astoria clung to Joey, sobbing into his chest. But soon she felt herself get laid down and people checking her out. "There's no external injury. It was definitely the Crutiatus Curse." Joey's father said softly.

"Is there anything we can do for her?"Joey asked urgently, stroking her hair slowly and whispering in her ear.

"We can give her a potion that will ease the pain and knock her out for a little bit." His mother answered. She went to a cabinet and grabbed the right one. She came back and dropped some in Astoria's mouth. In a few minutes, or sobs subsided and she was asleep.

Joey nodded and picked her up, carrying her up to his room and laying her in his bed. Jorri got his a cold, wet rag for her forehead ad he stayed beside her, filled with rage. How could anyone do this?

A few hours later, Astoria slowly woke up, her body extremely sore. She groaned softly and winced as she sat up.

"No, no, stay down dear,"Laurey said softly, as she gently pushed her back down,"You need to rest.. You were extremely injured.."

Astoria closed her eyes briefly and tried to ignore the pain. "Thank you." She whispered to Laurey.