WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
AUTHOR'S NOTE – Hi guys! It's me again. I've already formulated a story for this chapter but unfortunately it is too long to finish it in one sitting. I have examinations next next week and my professors are bombarding me with long test and quizzes as well as projects. I promise to update the rest of the chapter this Friday. But for now here is the first part. I plan to include funeral plans in this chapter. I also feel guilty not mentioning LUPIN and TONKS so I'll be doing that one. :))
CHAPTER 2 – TEDDY'S VISIT (PART 1)
"The food is great Mrs.Weasley" Hermione said. It was already dinnertime when Hermione woke up from her deep slumber. Ron is still sleeping in his room, snoring loudly obviously enjoying his sleep.
When she woke up that night Harry wasn't in his bed anymore. Hermione kept on thinking if he had seen that another body is lying beside Ron's. But after a while, she realized that even if Harry hadn't seen her Ginny would eventually inform him that she was indeed
sleeping next to her brother.
"Thank you dear, Arthur and I will be off for the evening. I was hoping you'd take charge for the night" she said. But before Hermione can question her of where she'll be heading, Mrs.Weasley added "Will be running some errand for the funeral" She was clearly uncomfortable talking about anything regarding funerals because all of the sudden she made her way towards the sink, cleaning a plate that isn't even been used.
"No problem Mrs.Weasley. You don't have to ask" Hermione answered. The Weasley family was truly devastated, who wouldn't be. Though she is not a Weasley Fred had really been part of her life for the past 7 years. Thinking about what happened still creates lumps in heart, that is why she channels her energy into being constructive.
The table is quiet again. Everyone is eating their share of roast beef, mashed potato and onion soup that Mrs.Weasley had prepared. While Molly is at the sink completely avoiding conversation regarding the impending funeral, Mr.Weasley in the other hand is at the end of the table reading the Daily Prophet. Ginny is seating in his right eating quite slowly while Harry is next to her occasionally giving a pat on the back.
Just when the table is getting quieter, Hermione heard loud footsteps coming from upstairs. Ron is awake she thought. Within seconds he came into view, his red hair messy with an annoyed look on his face.
"Someone could have at least tell me that dinner is ready" Ron said annoyed. He was looking at Harry apparently letting him know that the statement is intended for him.
"What? You're busy Ron" Harry answered. He was completely enjoying this. Ginny crept a smile on her face looking at Ron menacingly. Affirmation dawned on Hermione immediately, she directed her eyes on her plate but still listening to what Ron was about to say.
"Wha? - - fine" he was about to say something but trailed off straight away. He sent deathly glares to Harry thinking that he'll have the whole night to annoy him for bringing that up.
"Alright people, we're off!" Mr.Weasley exclaimed. Ron looked at him with a questioning look on his face, but before he can ask Hermione reached for his right hand and said "I'll explain it to you later"
"Don't stay up too late. Teddy's visiting tomorrow" Mrs.Weasley held. She had given them each wet kisses and headed for the door to apparate outside the burrow. Mr.Weasley followed smiling at them before disappearing himself.
"Teddy's visiting tomorrow! Can't wait for that one. I haven't seen him yet" Hermione said excitedly. She and Ron are heading outside to stargaze because according to Hermione a blue moon is expected for tonight. Which according to her rarely occurs.
"Ooohhh Ron! I love babies! They're so cute and cuddly" Hermione started again. She was tugging Ron's arms with a dreamy look on her face. Being an only child, Hermione seldom encounters babies aside from cousins. Having Teddy tomorrow is definitely something to look forward to. They're looking around the vast field for the right spot to see the moon as well as the stars, but Ron can't seem to choose a location.
"What's to like about them? They poo everywhere Hermione!" Ron said irritated.
"Just like you do when you're a baby Ronald" Hermione looked at him amusingly. She was completely enjoying this.
"Here" Ron said before Hermione can proceed with another step. She tugged Hermione's hands, to indicate that this is the right spot to view the dark sky.
He settled himself there by lying down on the grass. He positioned his arm behind his head for a pillow. Hermione did the same, creating a replica of Ron's position.
"You're right Ron, I love this spot" Hermione said. She was looking at the immense region of space above them. She felt good just looking at the night sky, it feels as if you're away from reality.
They are in the middle of the garden, far from the gnomes who live just around it. There are looking at the sky for a while when Ron spoke.
"I never really hated babies, I actually like them. I just wanted to infuriate you a while ago" He looked at her excitedly. But before she can question him, he's already in an Indian seat arrangement waiting for her to do the same.
"What?" Hermione asked. Ron is so adorable with that grin on his face she thought. "Git!" Hermione added but at the same time laughing.
"Ron? What will become of us now?" Hermione asked. Ron saw the seriousness in her statement, he started to think ponder on the question.
"What do you mean?" Ron said. He completely knows what she is trying to say, but he needs time to think of what to respond. Another question is just necessary to turn the tables back to her.
"So many people take each other for granted, sometimes it's nice to know you're wanted" She answered. Hermione hoped that having said that Ron will understand what she's trying to come across.
Yes, she wanted to take things slowly. But at the same time they've been trying to hold these feelings for years now. Isn't that slow enough? The horcrux search had been a witness to that, it's what Hermione called the "on hold" period.
As a reply, Ron reached for both her hands and clasped them tightly. "Yeah, that's right. I feel the same way" Such a short statement from Ron, but for Hermione it means a thousand words. Ron in the other hand doesn't know what to say, he just blurted it out completely formed. It is undeniably true that being wanted is nice to know. For a person like him who's full of insecurities, it feels good knowing that for once you get the girl.
"Let's take things slowly, like baby steps. One step at a time" Hermione said smiling whole-heartedly.
"Oww! We're back to teddy again huh!" Ron replied with a wide grin. He moved from being in front of Hermione to a space beside her. As he did so, he placed his arms around her shoulders and kissed her forehead in the process.
"I promise you, one day a star will be named after you" Ron said looking up ahead into the vast region of constellations, his arm still around her. He has this dreamy look that Hermione have never seen before.
"You do know you deserve a kiss for that right" Hermione said beamingly. He's impossible she thought. He can make my heart melt in a heartbeat and never realized it.
He leaned in towards her and kissed her. Just a short one on the mouth and another one at the side of her lips, God he doesn't know what he is doing to me she thought.
"Third kiss and counting" Ron exclaimed. Hermione smiled at him and said "Let's make this a habit. We'll go here once a week and then we'll tell each other something different about ourselves. Our desires, childhood memories, it will all seem to be a part of our baby step plan"
"Now you're thinking. That will be great, but obviously I'm not looking forward talking about my super hero fantasies when I was a kid" Ron said mockingly. "I just want to be with you, that is enough of a reason to humiliate myself" he added.
"It will be fun! You'll see" Hermione said as a reply. Her mind is already planning on the romantic escapades with Ron every week. She thinks it will be helpful to finally return things back to normal and to make new memories as well. But before she can further her plans, she remembered her parents, living in Australia completely oblivious that they have a daughter. That for Hermione is another matter to be discussed for another time with Ron. But for now let me enjoy the end of something simple and the beginning of everything else.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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