Edited 7-4-07

This is only because I'm in a really hyper/good mood and I love my reviewers enough to blow off homework. The chapter is short and un-edited because I was in a hurry to get it posted. Ill edit it and repost it soon. (I'm so indecisive with dates.)


Two Guys A Girl And A Baby

Longing

When Hermione came to, the only thing she could disconcert was shocking green. 'Emerald green,' she thought. 'Just like Harry-' her eyes shot fully open as her train of thought abruptly crashed. Scrunching her eyes shut, the young witch tried to sort out the events of the past few minutes.

'Oh My Gosh! Did I really see Harry holding that adorable little girl? Did she really call him daddy? Did I really just faint on the doorstep of the home of my first schoolgirl crush? What have I gotten myself into?'

The frazzled Hermione barely heard the sounds of voices speaking. Even when her brain registered the noise, it took a few moments for her to process what was being said. Slowly opening her eyes for the second time, Hermione was greeted by the bright world around her.

"Mione you okay?" Hermione heard an awfully familiar voice question her. When he received no response, the inquisitive voice turned to the side and asked "Has she been ill today Ron?" "No mate," Ron replied. "She was fine all the way here; she just lost it on the stairs."

'Way to go Ron, gosh you think living with Ginny might have taught you some subtly. Now Harry's going to think something is wrong!' fearing for the furthering of her embarrassment, Hermione made a groaning noise as she sat fully upright.

"Careful Mione, you took quite a spill." Harry's kind eyes twinkled in silent amusement. "Oh sod off Harry! I just got a bit dizzy from the drive, that's all." Hermione mumbled out. If Ron and Harry noticed her unusual language, they didn't mention it.

"Well Mione, welcome to your new house. It'll be just the four of us, but I'm sure we'll manage. "Four of us?" Hermione questioned. "Oh yea you haven't met Katie. Mione, meet my adopted daughter Katie Jade Potter." Harry said gesturing to the small child hiding behind his legs.

Hermione couldn't help but grin at the adorable little blonde. 'His adopted daughter. Its amazing how relieving that is.' Hermione held her had out to the little girl. "Hello there. My names Hermione. It's very nice to meet you Katie."

At first the little girl looked unsure, but she then preceded to jump into Hermione's lap and give her a hug. Surprised, but hiding it well, Hermione hugged the child back. "Well what do you say we get your things inside?" Harry questioned his two former schoolmates.

Agreeing, Hermione and Ron followed Harry and Katie outside.


About an hour later, all of their things were in the house. Harry set about making lunch for his friends and daughter while Ron and Hermione told him about what they had been doing the past few years. They traded post-graduation tales for the next hour, all the while eating the classic lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Hermione's curiosity had apparently run rampant long enough inside of her mind because as lunch was ending she asked Harry why he adopted Katie. Harry smiled and replied, "Her parents were killed during the war. She reminded me of myself I guess. She was only six months old when they died, and I guess I wanted to give her a chance to succeed in the world. Just like I know Sirius would've if he was able."

The group was silent for a while, all reflecting on their time with Sirius, and how hard Harry's childhood was on him. After a few moments Harry quietly excused himself to put Katie down for her afternoon nap.

Hermione decided to explore the flat a bit and Ron, declining her offer to come, set about making himself seconds.


During her exploration, Hermione came across Harry and Katie. The young child was sitting in bed while Harry red her a bedtime story. 'Oh how I wish that could be my child, and this could be my family.' Hermione sighed wistfully to herself and moved on, casting one last longing glance in their direction.


Now that lunch was over, Ron and Hermione began the task of moving into their rooms. Ron decided to move his things in the wizard way simply because he wanted to get to dinner faster. Hermione, needing time to think, decided to unpack her things by hand.

Her bookshelf was the first thing she re-assembled. Hermione then began to alphabetize her encyclopedias, novels, and manga collection. Next she made her bed with the linens she brought from her parents house, and began putting her clothes away in her new dark cherry dresser.

Two hours after she began, Hermione congratulated herself for finishing. Lying down on her bed, the brilliant witch let her thoughts wander. 'Okay, so here I am in wizarding London living in the same flat as my best friend and longtime crush Harry Potter. But I'm also living with my other best friend, and Pro-Quiddich player, Ron Weasley.

Two guys, a girl and a baby. What a match indeed.'


Well there you go! Hopefully that'll tide readers over until i can get something better out! If you took the time to read, please review.

ChIbI