Hey guys, this is a story I began on another account but decided to start fresh and re-write it on my new account. So hopefully you like it but I feel like I should go ahead and give you the spiel now (:

First off, constructive criticism and praise lets me know how I'm doing and so far, so I welcome it – please let me know what you think. Secondly, if it takes me awhile to post, I haven't ditched, but I do have a life, school, friends and I am in College so I don't always have a lot of free time to spare. I don't have a full out plan for this story and I've been making it up as I go along. There will be days without posts and a day with three, it just sort of depends, but please don't give up on me! I'm trying to make this story as realistic as possible, so please if you have any suggestions about my writing, feel free to let me know. No bashing though, please. And finally, this story is going to sort of fly by, I hate beating around the bush, because I don't want to drag it on forever. I want it to have lots of chapters, but I still haven't totally figured out the sequence of events yet, so we're just going to have to see what happens. I don't want to dawdle too much, and lose my readers, but I don't want to skip important parts. Thank you. -Bailey

-1-

"Ron, please just listen to me." Hermione took a deep breath and started her little speech, "I know you hate this topic, but I can't stop thinking about it. I want a child more than anything, and I have wanted one for this entire marriage. We've been married for three years and all I've ever asked is that you support me." Hermione whispered, weak and soft, afraid of his response.

"I love you so much Hermione and I'm behind you 200 percent on everything but this. You know I can't. We've gone over this a million times. I'd love a kid as well – to be a father is my dream, but the doctor said I couldn't and that I never will be able to. Did you not hear him? We've seen every doctor around, and it's all been the same verdict Hermione Don't you get that I can't?" Ron said rationally, trying not to get frustrated.

"I'm not an idiot Ron, so don't get mad at me." Hermione screamed but lowered her voice and said even softer. "There are options you know."

"We are NOT adopting. I want to be the biological father of this child." Ron said matter-of-factly.

"There is artificial insemination you know-" Hermione started, but was interrupted by an angry Ron.

"I said I want to be the biological father of our child."

"But you still will be Ron. Well not biologically..." She was slumped in her chair, pushing food around her dinner plate, regretting bringing this up with him again.

"That baby won't have any of my genes. It'll have your traits and some crap person's DNA. That isn't right Hermione. It can't possibly be my child if WE didn't conceive it. It's just a reminder everyday as to how I've failed in life, how I've disappointed you. Look at my mum and dad - seven kids Hermione! Seven! And I can't even give you what you want. I know there are options; you think I haven't considered them? I just don't want a child that isn't mine, every time I saw I would just know Hermione, it isn't the same. It would be getting all your amazing traits, but I wouldn't be a part of the baby, not even a little." He huffed in a disgusted voice and got up to leave when Hermione stood up and pushed him back down in his chair. "It's so bad it can't even be fixed magically, and they don't even have the ability to take my DNA to give to you. This problem is so beyond anything I thought."

She grabbed his face in her hands and said, "Ron – listen to me. I will love you no matter what; you don't disappoint me, ever. This child will grow up with you as a role model and a father nonetheless. You will be the father of my child, not the man who gave it DNA. This child will grow up knowing you, and loving you, as it's father, you can be sure of that. But I need to do this, and I will with or without your support, but I would prefer to have your support. I don't want to do this on my own. Just think about it, okay?" With lose last, sad words, she kissed his forehead, lips lingering there for a moment and then went to the bedroom.

Hermione knew the facts as well as he did, but she didn't want this to be such an issue that it strained their marriage. There was no doubt in her mind that Ron would be an unbelievable dad and she wanted to allow him the chance, along with herself the chance at being a mother and this was the only way she knew how to give them both that chance. She knew that it was a long shot and Ron must still be steaming from their constant bickering about the subject but he needed to know she was being serious, and she knew that because he loved her as much as he did, that he'd make the right decision for them both. And it was that thought that sent her into a restless sleep, dreading the following morning. Waking up next to a grumpy Ron was not the ideal situation.

But, when she woke up, he was gone and a note was lying on her pillow. Hermione, I've gone out for breakfast to think. Decided we have a lot to talk about, but this time I'm doing the talking, and you're going to listen. Just know that I'm sorry and I love you. Should be back home soon so meet me downstairs. Love you.

-R

She smiled at that, slipped on slippers and found Ron waiting for her when she entered the kitchen.

"Morning," she said, surprised at his change in attitude. She kissed him and sat down across from him. "What brought about this pleasant change in attitude?"

"Hermione, before you start, I just want you to know, that whatever happens. I just want to make you happy. And I think this will help our family-"

"Oh, Ron you always make me happy, don't feel obligated to do this."

"I don't. I want to do this so let me say it before I change my mind. Hermione, let's do it." He paused, took a deep breath and continued, "Let's have a baby! I want to do this, so don't say anything else about it. I love you." Ron smiled at her sincerely, and Hermione waved off any thoughts of doubt and kissed him with more passion that she ever had, smiling at the thought that in 9 months they were going to have a little baby girl or boy.

But Ron was not as happy. He wanted a child, sure, but he still wasn't happy about the way that he was going to get a son or daughter, one with the genes of his wife and some sperm donor, who has so much he can afford to help someone else have a kid. It made Ron sick to his stomach but he kissed her back with all he was worth and tried to think positively for Hermione because he knew this meant the world to her.