You'll notice that there is a reduction in the magic element of the story (ie: a muggle OB opposed to a witch or wizard). This does not necessarily denote an all-human story, I'm just focusing on the human nature, if you will.

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Chapter 3: Confirmation

Hermione tapped her fingers against the crinkly paper covering the examination table in doctor's office. Ron placed his hand over hers in an effort to ease her nerves. She had already been weighed and reluctantly submitted to blood and urine tests, knowing it was inevitable.

When the nurse came in to the exam room, she took down notes on the family history and calculated the baby's due date, determining that Hermione was approximately two months along. She left Hermione alone with her nerves a while longer before the doctor knocked on the door announcing his presence.

Hermione cleared her throat nervously as the obstetrician entered, and Ron looked up at the new arrival from his shoes.

"Hello," the doctor smiled. "I'm Dr. Maureen Turner." She shook both of the nervous young couple's hands. "I understand from this chart that this is your first pregnancy?"

"Yeah, um, yes," Hermione managed.

"Oh there's no need to worry, dear. I've delivered many a baby in my day. You're in good hands," Dr. Turner reassured.

Hermione and Ron became more at ease with the practitioner's words. They nodded their heads in understanding as the doctor continued.

"So, all formalities aside: I thought that I'd just walk you through the most basic routine of what's going to be happening with your body the next couple of months. Today, during your first appointment, I will be performing a standard abdominal exam, uterine exam, and a Pap smear. After those tests, we'll be scheduling appointments once a month for six more months until your ninth month when we will be seeing each other more regularly until your delivery. Do you have any questions for me starting off?" Dr. Turner piled on.

"Not currently," Hermione said in a small voice, slightly intimidated.

"Well, don't you worry," the doctor added with a smile. "I'm here for the duration."

With that, Hermione was asked to lay back and pull up the bottom of her gown while the doctor placed a surgical drape over her legs. She prodded and poked Hermione for quite a while before announcing that she needed to perform a pelvic exam. Dr. Turner looked to Hermione and asked if she would prefer Ron leave the room, an option that Ron seemed to be leaning toward. However, one look into his wife's fearful eyes confirmed that he wouldn't be leaving the room until she did. Hermione focused on the ceiling as she felt the doctor's hands move around. She cringed as she felt the speculum slide in, and Ron squeezed her hand in concern.

"You okay," he stuttered, obviously uncomfortable.

She nodded as her eyes opened as she felt the metal instrument come out. "Just fine," Hermione said, as she attempted to calm his hesitation.

"Well Ms. Weasley, I'm all finished for today," Dr. Turner stated as she rose from her swivel stool. "You can make your next appointments at the check-out desk. I'll see you soon, and please don't hesitate to call me if you ever have any questions or concerns. And that goes for you too, Mr. Weasley."

Hermione redressed and joined Ron back in the hallway where the scheduled their next appointments.

As they were driving home, Hermione had the faintest of smiles on her lips. Ron noticed and reached over to kiss her hand. Her smile grew larger as she admired her husband's will to ease his wife's uncertainties, and it was at that moment that she affirmed they would be okay.

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The Weasley couple arrived at the Granger's residence on Saturday evening after their doctor appointment. It was a newly-introduced tradition after their marriage to get together for a dinner on the weekends at least once a month.

Mrs. Granger greeted them as they stepped through the threshold while Mr. Granger called out from the den. Ron went in to join him while Hermione followed her mother into the kitchen, smelling roast beef and mashed potatoes. The women caught up on each other's working lives and shared upcoming plans for vacations. Ron and Mr. Granger were discussing sports and complaining about their jobs. Ron and Hermione decided early on that they would announce their family news together.

Before dessert was served, Ron cleared his throat to the attention of his in-laws. They looked up and handed over their full attention.

"Well, Mum and Dad," Hermione started as Ron motioned for her to continue. "It seems that you're going to be having your first grandchild in a matter of 7 months."

Hermione's parents stared at the couple in shock before Mrs. Granger jumped up from the table and threw her arms around her daughter all the while sobbing. Mr. Granger sat perplexed for half a second longer before extending a handshake to Ron who was trying to recover his breathing after Mrs. Granger's spontaneous show of approval.

Hermione patted her mother as comfortably as she could, for the position in which her mother had curled around her made it awkward.

"I'm…I'm…I'm just so happy," Hermione's mother wheezed.

Hermione felt tears spilling from her eyes as well as she got out of her seat and gave her mother a proper hug before doing the same with her dad.

When tears were wiped away, Mrs. Granger brought out a homemade cheesecake, which ironically, Hermione had been craving the last several days.

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When they were sleepy and full, they returned to their humble home only about thirty minutes away from Hermione's parents.

Shimmying into bed after turning off the lights, Ron scooted right up next to his wife who was lightly sleeping and planted a kiss on the tip of her nose. Her eyelids fluttered open as she looked at her husband who merely kissed her again before saying, "I love you, Hermione Granger."

Smartly, she replied, "That's Hermione Weasley to you."

He gave a light-hearted chuckle before responding, "And don't you forget it."

She rolled her eyes while giving him a final kiss before rolling over. Ron's arm snaked around her still slim waist as he pulled her closer to him.

"You know, you won't be able to do this in a few months," she pointed out.

"Don't worry," Ron assured. "I'm sure I can find a way to figure it out."

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Sunday afternoon found Ron and Hermione in a startlingly similar situation as the previous evening. Good food and spirits were flowing freely and the entire family was back at the Burrow.

Ron, yet again, cleared the air of conversation for an announcement to be made as he stood up at his place at the table.

"Family," Ron began, "Hermione and I thought it best to inform you ourselves before someone else that we are expecting. In about seven months, there will be a new little Weasley for the current grandkids to play with.

Just like the dinner before, "Congratulations" broke out from the men and tears came from the women, only this time in a much heavier abundance.

"Well, I believe this calls for a celebration," called George, while fireworks simultaneously began bursting above the thicket surrounding the Burrow.

The family laughed and clapped while toasts were being made with water goblets. Exhausted by the end of the evening, Hermione was barely able to trudge up the stairs to brush her teeth for bed.

"Are you happy?" Ron rhetorically questioned his wife whom he assumed to be sleeping.

"Yes," she breathed in reply. And Ron knew he was never happier.

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Woohoo! I think that was a nice long chapter! I'm pretty proud, if I do say so myself. The next chapter will jump ahead five months so be prepared! Thanks for reading! ~Gilmoregeek13