A/N: Yes I know, I've already done a marriage law story so why start something similar... Well: I had an idea and I liked it enough to write it.
I'm obviously ignoring the epilogue. There are some other things I've changed to fit the story. Most changes will become clear throughout the story. Some important changes to be aware of up front: Ginny and Harry never dated, nor did Ginny have a crush on Harry or date any of the other guys she did in the books.
Fred didn't die.
Please be advised: English is not my first language and I don't have a beta. If you point out any errors I'll do my best to correct them.
This story contains same sex pairings. As always: Don't like, don't read!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything regarding Harry Potter other than the books I read until they fell apart.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1
After the battle Hermione has a good night's sleep at Shell Cottage with the Weasleys and Harry. After waking up fresh the next morning she knows that before anything else she needs to have a conversation with Ron about their kiss. Knowing Ron probably won't be up for a little while longer Hermione makes her way downstairs to have breakfast. Molly, Fleur and Ginny are already up and enjoying their breakfast, Hermione joins them and enjoys having a light conversation with women for the first time in almost a year. When Ron still isn't up by the time she finishes her breakfast Hermione decides to go for a walk along the beach, Ginny asks to join her, and Hermione sees no reason not the enjoy the company of someone else then her two best friends for a change.
After walking in silence for a bit Ginny speaks up. "So are you and Ron going to be dating?"
"Ehh Gin no offence but I think that is something I should discuss with Ron before I go around sharing it with the world don't you think?" Hermione beats around the bush.
"I guess, but in case you haven't yet decided I want to give you some advice."
"Alright you may, but I might not follow it." Hermione gently says.
"That's okay, but I want to have given it to you. First and foremost I want you to know that I support you no matter what you decide. That being said, I love my brother dearly but I'm not sure he is the right guy for you. I'm sure he would love and cherish you if things between the two of you progress but he won't challenge you and you my dear Hermione need to be challenged." Ginny finishes confident.
Before Hermione can react to Ginny's little speech she hears her name being called, turning around she finds Ron jogging towards her. Hermione turns back to Ginny to ask her to leave, but Ginny beats her to it. "I'll let you two talk, just remember what I said," with a kiss to Hermione's cheek Ginny leaves for shell cottage.
"Goodmorning Ron, have you slept well?" Hermione decided to start with small talk and work her way up to possibly breaking her friends heart.
"Morning Hermione. I slept well. Listen I wanted to talk to you but I don't really know how to start."
"I always find the beginning a good starting point."
"I know and I do know what I want to say I'm just afraid It'll come out the wrong way. You once told me I have the emotional range of a teaspoon and I really don't want to stay something stupid and hurt you." Ron explains.
"How about you just tell me and I promise not to be offended." Hermione suggest.
"Alright." Ron agrees taking a deep breath before continuing. "I have been thinking about our kiss yesterday and I've come to realise it didn't feel right. I don't love you like a girlfriend." Ron rushes out
Hermione lets out a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad we're on the same page. I have been thinking all morning about how I was going to tell you I don't want to date you. The kiss we shared didn't feel right and the love between us is the love of siblings or best friends. Now that I know we're on the same page I feel relieved and confident that we can build further on our friendship." Hermione beams.
"Thank Merlin. This makes me really happy. And you know you are still welcome to stay at the Burrow."
"I might take you up on that offer at least for the time being."
"Good, now we have to hurry back inside. Mum was making lunch and she wants it to be a family thing today, with everyone surviving and this being the first time we're all together after the battle."
Hermione smiles happily. "Well we won't want to keep her waiting now." She reaches out and takes Ron's hand pulling him back to shell cottage.
The two of them walk into the house still holding hands and laughing. Everybody is already sitting at the table. Harry is the first to mention their joint hands.
"Congratulations guys I'm happy for you."
"Happy for us?" Ron asks confused.
"Yeah that you're finally officially together." Harry elaborates.
"But we're not." Ron tells the room
"Oh.. I thought when you came in holding hands you're together. Sorry." Harry explains.
"No problem Harry. I can see how you came to that conclusion. But we're not, just so we're all clear." Hermione says while looking around the table making sure everybody knows this.
A/N: I have the outline of this story finished, as well as the first 6 chapters. It'll have a slow pace and goes further than just the procreation law idea.
I plan to put up a new chapter every weekend until the story is finished after which updates will come more frequent.