Chapter 4: Found
Ron groaned as he woke up. The time difference was messing up his sleep but he didn't care he'd do anything for Hermione. He heard the shower on and assumed Hermione was in there. Ron looked at the night table beside Hermione's bed. A phone book was opened and several names were highlighted. Ron read through the list and sighed there were at least fifteen different couples named Wendell and Monica Wilkins.
Ron opened his suitcase and pulled out a fresh pair of clothes. He waited until Hermione was finished and then had a shower himself. Showers always seemed to relax him. He came out wearing a t-shirt and jeans and saw Hermione rip out the page with the highlighted names and folded it. She put it into her purse and walked up to Ron. She kissed him softly.
"Ron…there are so many names I don't know if we'll find them. And then there were those Death Eaters that attacked us. I'm so sorry we might be looking for weeks and…"
Before Hermione could finish Ron interrupted her. "Hermione I don't care if it takes us weeks. I'm here for you. We will find them." Hermione hugged Ron tightly for a few minutes before she let go. She smiled. For the rest for the day they searched for Hermione's parents. They started with the people closest to their hotel but none of them were Hermione's parents.
They apperated to several more houses until it was dark. Hermione was discouraged that they didn't find her parents but Ron cheered her up by taking her out to dinner again. The next two days passed very quickly. They still didn't find Hermione's parents. Even Ron was beginning to doubt whether or not they would find them. Hermione and Ron arrived at the hotel and read the list over. There were only three couples left.
The next morning they apparated into a suburban neighbourhood. Her parents were not there. The second last couple lived in an apartment; they were not Hermione's parents either. The last couple lived in a very expensive lake-view home. Hermione started shaking with anticipation as she and Ron walked up the street to the house.
"Ron. I think it's them! It has to be!" Ron held Hermione's hand until she let go to knock on the door. A man answered the door and Hermione gasped. It was her father.
"Is there something I can help you with?" asked Mr. Granger politely. Hermione's mother walked to the door behind him. "Wendell what is it?" Hermione pulled out her wand and performed the spell. When she finished she waited for her parents to say something.
"H-Hermione? Is it really y-you?" Hermione's mother rushed forward to hug her daughter. They both started crying. Hermione let go of her mother to give her father a hug too.
"Well come in dear! Can't let you and your friend stand outside all day. Come on in" Hermione's mother smiled at Ron who couldn't help but smile back. After days of searching they had finally found Hermione's parents.
Hermione with some help from Ron sat down and explained everything to her parents who were shocked and angry but quickly got over it because they were so happy to see her. When Hermione finished telling the story both of her parents got up to hug her again. They sat back down.
Hermione's father beamed at Ron. "And who is this young man Hermione?"
Hermione blushed. "This is Ron Weasley, my boyfriend."
Mrs. Granger smiled at Ron. "So this is Ron." Mrs. Granger paused and then said. "We've heard a lot about you Ron and Harry of course. Now when did you two start dating?"
Hermione and Ron both blushed and told them. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you Ron. And do take care of my daughter." said Mr. Granger as he shook hands with Ron. "Oh! I've almost forgotten! Well…Jean do you want to tell Hermione?"
Mrs. Granger smiled and nodded. "Hermione I…I'm pregnant!" Hermione squealed in delight and ran to hug her mother and father. "Your father and I talked it over. We've always wanted a second child but we were always so busy." Ron got up and shook their hands and grinned Hermione was absolutely delighted by having a sibling
"How far along are you mum? And is it a boy or a girl?" Mrs. Granger smiled.
"I'm six months along and it's a boy you're getting a baby brother. But enough about the baby! Are you both alright? I'm terribly sorry to hear about your brother Ron." She smiled gently at Ron and he nodded in thanks. Hermione squeezed his hand. He really was grateful for all the support he was getting. "But Voldemort's dead so I suppose we ought to be heading back to England. Would you two mind staying until we can sell the house? You can stay here if you like."
"Alright mum! We'd love to stay here but we left everything at the hotel and we didn't even check out…"
Ron interrupted. "It's okay Hermione. I'll go back to the hotel and handle everything. You and your parents should catch up some more." Hermione smiled and hugged him then he apperated away.
Mr. Granger went outside to start barbequing for dinner. Hermione and her mum talked about the baby as they washed vegetables without magic.
"So…I remember you telling me that you liked Ron before. He seems like a very nice young man and you've known each other for almost seven years. I see the way you two look at each other. It's like you were made for each other quite like your father and I." Hermione laughed.
"Mum I can put on a protective charm for the baby when we fly back to England. I know the spell well and I think I can do it…"
"I know you can. I've always believed in you Hermione. What are your plans for the summer?"
"Well mum…Ron, Harry and I are witnesses for the Death Eater trials. Ron, Harry, Ginny and I we're planning to put some of our money together to fix up the Burrow. With the rest of the money…well I'm saving it for later." Mrs. Granger smiled.
"Sounds like a good idea. What about Hogwarts? Are you going back to school?"
Hermione bit her lip. "I really want to complete my NEWTs but what if I hurt Ron by leaving? Or what if you need help with the baby?"
"I have a feeling that Ron understands. And as for me and the baby, we'll be fine. Don't worry." Hermione smiled.
Ron got back just in time for dinner with the luggage. They had a wonderful dinner where they talked and had a good time. After dinner Ron taught Mr. Granger how to play wizards chess. They all watched as Ron kept beating Mr. Granger until the last round when Mr. Granger beat him.
"It's just amazing that all you have to do is tell them what to do!" exclaimed Mr. Granger. Ron laughed. Mr. and Mrs. Granger went to bed. Ron and Hermione stayed up a bit longer snuggling on the couch.
Ron and Hermione walked up to the second floor holding hands. They kissed good-night and finally after several long days got a good-night's sleep.
Thank you everyone for reading! I'm sorry the chapter took so long. I'll have more chapters up in the summer! And to just preview what happens in the next chapter. They leave Australia but not before getting attacked again. Anyways I also really appreciate reviews!
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