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[alt_charlie]

Tonks and I would like to introduce you all to our son Adam Theodore Arthur Tonks, born at 7:45 this morning, just after sunrise. Eight pounds, two ounces, and very indignant that he's been kicked out of his nice warm cosy nest and into this big bright noisy madhouse. He has a full head of red hair, ten absolutely perfect adorable fingers and toes, and a remarkably tolerant nature to put up with all the people who were fussing over him this morning. He and Tonks are both resting up after the exhausting night they had.

(I can't get over how beautiful he is. And how tiny. And how perfect.)

The current plan is to give Tonks and Adam a few days to recover a bit, then anybody who wants to come meet Adam can! Ron, Ginny, I can try to find somebody to do a sketch for you if you want. Or you can come meet your new nephew over Easter hols. Mum's already here to help out, and she's going to be staying a few days, so if you need her, that's where she is.

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Private message to Professor Dumbledore

[alt_charlie]

None of the things you told us to look for happened when he was born, really. There was half a second when anyone in the house felt like up was down and down was left and everything was topsy-turvy, but it went away quickly and didn't come back.

[alt_justin]

Congratulations, all of you!

I say, jolly good show.

-Justin

[alt_hermione]

Congratulations, again.

Bea's told me three times already how excited she is to be a big sister.

[alt_charlie]

You've been absolutely wonderful with her lately. Thank you so much!

[alt_sally_anne]

Congratulations!

[alt_bill]

CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm so happy for all of you. Can't wait to meet him.

[alt_gredforge]

Brilliant! A new nephew AND future customer!

Outstanding news. We're dead chuffed to be uncles.

[alt_alice]

Congratulations to you both, love.

[alt_frank]

hear hear.

nicely done.

[alt_evelyn]

It was brilliant.

I'm going to see whether Madame P needs me to come with, and if not, I think I'll kip here for a few before heading to Bedford.

[alt_charlie]

I'm so glad you could be here last night, you were such a big help. I hope you get a chance to get some sleep!

Private message to Alice

[alt_molly]

He's so innocent. I had to fight back tears when I first took him into my arms.

Oh, Alice. It's my dearest wish that someday he'll be able to buy a wand and attend a free Hogwarts without fear...because we will have won this war.

Re: Private message to Alice

[alt_alice]

We will, Molly love.

Eleven years and a few months from now, he'll get on that train, and we'll crack open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate.

[alt_luna]

I'm so happy for you all. I hope I'll get to see him over Easter.

[alt_molly]

He's utterly beautiful!

Private message to Mum

[alt_charlie]

Oh, Mum, I can't get over how perfect he is. And how much I fell in love with him, the minute I saw him. It was just -- this click, like all of a sudden the whole world rearranged itself and there was this tiny person looking up at me and expecting me to take care of him.

I'm so glad you can be here. And to keep reminding me to breathe.

I feel like I'm going to burst. How do you handle it when they look up at you like that? With all that trust, like you're their entire world?

[alt_terry]

Born on Imbolc, the turning of winter into spring. I'd say that's a very hopeful sign.

Congratuations.

[alt_sirius]

Hey, Papa, put the sprog down for a few minutes and come have some sandwiches. I understand it's important to eat when you get the chance.

[alt_charlie]

I can eat one handed and hold the baby with the other!

I've only got three days before I have to be back at work. I'm storing up baby time.

[alt_jeremy]

Congratulations!