Harry suspects that Ginny may be pregnant. He then owls Hermione for some information on pregnancy signs. Ginny notes that Harry is acting odd. She goes to St. Mungo's for a Healer appointment. She is then told that she is indeed pregnant. But that's not all; she will be having more than one child. Ginny then ponders on how to break the news to Harry. That's where we left off. Ginny is now heading home to call Hermione over the floo network.
Ok now onto the story.
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When Ginny arrived home she immediately called Hermione. She threw down a handful of floo powder and hollered the name Hermione Weasley. Hermione was married to Ron. They had been married for a little over two years and presently had a son that was a year old. So it made sense that Hermione was to be the go to girl.
"Hermione?"
"Ginny? Is that you?"
"Well, I was wondering about something. Are you alone?"
"Yes. Ron's at the office and Storm's in bed taking a nap."
"Ok, good."
"What can I help you with Ginny?"
"Well I just got back from seeing a Healer. He told me I was pregnant. He also told me that there was a very good chance that there is more than one child."
"Congratulations Ginny. But what do you need my help with?"
"How do you suppose I should tell Harry?"
"Well there are a lot of ways you could do it. You could give him a baby bottle, make a baby themed meal, give him a muggle pregnancy test. That sort of stuff. I remember that to break the news to Ron when I was pregnant with Storm, I gave him a baby sized tee shirt that said 'Worlds biggest Chudley Cannon's Fan." He was shocked. He said thanks but, what will I do with a shirt that small? But then he clued in. He looked at me and asked me if I was trying to tell him I was pregnant. When I said yes he hugged me so tight I could barely breathe. But it didn't matter. I was glad he was happy."
"You never told me that Hermione."
"I know... I never told anyone. Now do you have any idea what Harry's reaction would be?"
"It would be good. I asked him awhile ago what he would think if I was pregnant. He said he'd be happy."
"Ok that's one less problem."
"I know. I now just have to figure out how to tell him. Perhaps I could make a baby themed meal? I can have it with baby carrots, baby ribs, and the drink in a baby bottle. I like it! Thanks Hermione!" Ginny said as she disappeared out of the fireplace.
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Harry, although he was a little shamed to admit it, had been snooping. He had found out that Ginny had gone to St. Mungo's. Perhaps she wasn't pregnant. Maybe she was just sick like she's been saying. Perhaps... no. No more what ifs or perhaps. Harry would get to the bottom of it. Even if he had to come straight out and say it.
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Ginny was heading to the kitchen. She had to tell their house elf, Ribbie about what she wanted him to serve for dinner. (A/N: Name of my old baby blanket. It has satin edges that I would rub. I loved it.)
"Ribbie?"
"Yes missus?"
"I have a special request for tonight's dinner."
"What is it, missus?"
"I would like you to serve, baby carrots, baby ribs and the drinks in a baby bottle."
Ribbie seemed to think for a minute. "Missus, is it true?"
"Is what true?"
"That you are going to have a," Ribbie paused then added the last bit in a whisper, "a, baby?"
"Yes, but don't tell Harry. I want to make him guess. And the Healer said, it's not just one baby. There's more than one."
"Missus! I am so happy! I shall do that, missus! Dinner will be done in thirty minutes, missus."
"Thank you Ribbie," Ginny said, then left the kitchen. She had to find Harry. She instantly knew where to look. Knowing him, he'd be upstairs in the room that they had made a Quidditch theme. That's what Harry would want to use as a room for one of their children.
Ginny walked up the stairs quietly, as to not allow them to creak. When she reached the top, she walked down the hall to the third room on her left side. Bingo. Harry was in there just like she thought.
"Harry?" Ginny said as she walked to him. She then lay down on the floor beside him.
"Hmm? What Gin?"
"Ribbie said that dinner will be ready in thirty minutes. And that was about five minutes ago."
"Oh, ok," Harry said distractedly.
"What's wrong Harry?"
"Nothing. I'm just thinking."
"What about?"
"Nothing important."
"Well it has to be important if it is distracting you."
"It's not, though."
"All right then. What are you doing in here anyway?"
"Nothing too much. I'm watching the ceiling. The chasers on the blue team were doing the Woollongong Shimmy."
"Really?"
"Uhuh."
"Well I suppose we should head down and eat."
"All right," he said as he stood up. He then extended a hand to Ginny who took it immediately.
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When they arrived down to the dining room, their dinner was set out for them. Ribbie was standing there under the pretense of warming the food. He however was interested in his master's reaction to the missus's news.
"Harry?" Ginny said as she sat down.
"Yes, Ginny?"
"Do you notice a theme with the meal?"
Harry looked at his plate, he saw, baby carrots, baby ribs and... what was that? A drink in a baby bottle?
"Ginny?"
"Yes?"
"Are you trying to tell me something?"
"Yes."
"Are you trying to say that you are pregnant?"
"I am."
"That's- Ginny I mean... that is great!" Harry said as he got out of his chair and walked around the table to hug his wife.
"That's not all, Harry."
"There's more."
"More?" echoed Harry.
"Yes. I went to the Healers today and it was confirmed. But there was something unexpected. He said that I was carrying more than one child."
"More than one?" he echoed yet again.
"Yes. You do remember that multiple babies run highly in my family, right?"
"Yes... I'm just shocked. I mean I suspected you were pregnant."
"You suspected I was?"
"Yes, but lately I was thinking that perhaps I was wrong."
"Oh. Well you weren't. I read the pamphlet that the Healer gave me and it said that in one month we will be able to tell how many children I am carrying. I think he said at one point that I was two months along." (A/N: This happened when we weren't observing. Ok? Ok!)
"Wow. I mean, wow."
"So you're happy?"
"I am."
"I love you Harry."
"Love you too, Ginny."
A/N: Well this is the end of The Announcement. I hope you all enjoyed it. I shall write another story taking place at the next appointment. You will then know the results to the poll. And those who didn't vote you may vote now. Since I concluded the poll before, but then got more votes, I shall conclude it within a week from now. Do you want them to have Twins, Triplets, Quadruplets or Quintuplets?
Ok and now onto review responses: (Oh boy!)
Allimba: I am glad you liked it. :D You're vote will be noted as will everyone's. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Aries-Chica56: YAY! Someone wanted Quints. I don't know how Rachel announced it to Ross because I don't watch Friends. Sorry. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Aurienna: I am glad I've provided some relief for you. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Captain-Jack-Sparrow's-Luver: I didn't tell you so it would be a surprise. And you were surprised. I am glad of that. I did think of telling you. Besides, I mentioned it in my profile. :D Anyway, Thanks for reading and reviewing.
DragonBlade Goddess: Why thank you Shilly. Thanks for taking the time to review. I appreciate it. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Elisa: Is funny a good thing? Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Fairy8: YAY! Another person who voted for Quints. :D Here is an update. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Greene-tea-leaf: Wow. I am glad you enjoy this story. I've taken my time planning it. I'm glad you voted for Quintuplets. Yes that would put her well on her way to outdoing her mother. I'd say that you helped. :D Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Heathboo87: Yes, I agree most guys are pretty dense when it comes to those sorts of things. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
iloveron2005: As you can see I have added more. :D I am glad you like this. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
IYWriterGirl: Another Quint vote! I am so happy! I also used the baby bottle in a way. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
J: I've noted your vote. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Kk: A very short review but greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Loonykins: I'm glad you liked my stories. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Peter-the-rat: I updated as soon as I could. I hope you enjoy it. I can pretty much guarantee that Ginny will be pregnant at least once after this. I sort of want her to surpass her mother with children. Hence the multiple children poll. Anyway thanks for reading and reviewing.
Rachel: Wow. Thank you. Ginny didn't cook the meal but it was baby themed. The Quidditch room would most likely be a boy's room. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
RaRa: Thank you. :D I used your idea with the baby themed meal and the baby bottles. I never thought of it. I hope you enjoy the update. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Rock and Sarcasm: A short review and to the point. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Sarahamanda: If I recall correctly you reviewed No Longer Alone too. Thanks :D Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Shortyfaillace: Another short and to the point review. :D Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Strange truths: Harry did sort of figure it out on his own. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Well thank you everyone. I really appreciate the support. Thanks to everyone who reviews after I have posted this.