Hermione's Choice
A/N: First, this is a sequel to Hermione's Dilema. Refer to that story before reading this one. Second, again this deals with teen pregnancy, so I'm again giving it a PG. Finally, these are not my characters. Please join me in thanking J. K. Rowling for creating such a wonderful series of books and for not suing us for writing these while we wait for book 5.
Hermione stared blearily at Harry. "Do you mean it?"
Before Harry could answer, they heard someone clearing his throat behind them. They both turned to the door and saw Ron Weasley standing there. "I, uh, was coming to apologize to Hermione and talk about things, but it seems that someone beat me here."
Harry was horrified. He had just discovered that he was in love with Hermione, and now Ron suddenly was coming back into her life. But he knew that since the baby was Ron, he had a right to try to come back into her life. He would just have to let Hermione decide.
Hermione looked from Harry to Ron. Finally she said, "Oh Ron, I think I can forgive you. I understand how big of a shock this was to you, since it was also a very big shock to me." Then she turned to Harry and asked, "Was this just because you fell sorry for me?"
Harry stared her straight in the eye and said, "Hermione, I love you. That is why I asked you to marry me."
Then she turned to Ron and said, "Of course, you can still be a part of the baby's life if you want to. Visitations, and all that stuff. But I am going to marry Harry." Then she turned and kissed her new fiance.
"I just have one favor to ask. Could you please name the baby either Ronald or Veronica."
"Sure," said Harry. "As long as you agree to be my best man during the wedding."
Ron felt tears forming in his eyes. "You really mean it. After, well, everything?"
"I'm not about to throw away 5 years of friendship over something like this. Besides, who else could I pick as my best man? Dudley? Draco?"