Choosing Godparents, and Ginny's Surprise.
Draco and Hermione had now been home for a week and the time had come to arrange having the triplets christened as they were now almost a month old, and with arranging the christening came choosing the Godparents. 2 Godfathers for Joshua and 1 Godmother, and 2 Godmothers and 1 Godfather for each of the girls. After much discussion it was decided that Joshua's Godparents would be Ron Weasley and Blaise Zabini (Draco's best friend from school), and that Luna Lovegood would be his godmother. Roseanna's Godparents would be Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, and Parvati Patil. Lastly Jasmine's Godparents would be Neville Longbottom, Lavender Brown and Susan Bones. They decided that the Christening would be 2 Sundays from today, and decided to ask Molly Weasley to make the cake.
They apparated over to Ginny's house first to ask her if she would like to be Godmother to Roseanna. When they got there though they could clearly see that Ginny was busy with some one though. Hermione gasped in surprise "Ginny", she had no idea that Ginny was seeing anyone. Ginny and the other person jumped apart in fright, the other person was Neville Longbottom. ""Well this is a shock", said Draco smugly naturally being a Malfoy he was the first to regain his composure and find his voice. "Ginny, Neville, how long?", asked Hermione still surprised. "nearly 3 months ", replied Ginny, "we got together at your wedding", added Neville. "Why didn't you tell us", asked Hermione. "Well Neville felt shy", replied Ginny and we weren't sure how Harry and Ron would take things, you know the temper Ron's got, and Harry's so overprotective of everyone and well after what happened in my 5th year with him and I dating I didn't know what he'd think". "Don't worry Gin", said Hermione, "he's well over you now, I can tell", she said quickly before anyone could ask any questions.
Once they had recovered from they're all round shock - Hermione's and Draco's at seeing Ginny and Neville together, and Ginny and Neville's at being caught together Ginny decided to make drinks for everyone. Hermione and Draco then told Ginny and Neville that they had something important to ask them. "Ginny we were wondering if you'd like to be Godmother to Roseanna". Ginny squealed in delight "I'd love to 'Mione, when's the Christening, OMG I can't believe it", she cried hugging Hermione and Draco in turn. When Ginny had calmed down Hermione then asked "Neville we were wondering if you'd like to Godfather to our youngest child Jasmine. Neville smiled "Me, Godfather", he gasped "I'd be honoured" he said calmly "thankyou", he added. So that was settled Jasmine had a Godfather and Roseanna had 1 off her 2 Godmothers. "W ell we must be off", said Draco "as we have other people to ask to be Godparents to the triplets". Just as they were about to leave Neville asked Hermione if he could have a word in private, Ginny went to the kitchen to begin making Lunch, so Hermione waved Draco away. "Don't you go stealing my wife Longbottom", said Draco, Neville just smiled.
"What's up Neville", asked Hermione. "Well I am thinking of proposing to Ginny and just wanted to ask some advice on how to do it, and on what sort of ring to buy", Neville explained. "Oh Neville that's wonderful I think Ginny will go with it she seems to be in love, if you like we can meet up tomorrow and I can help you choose a ring and plan the day to propose". "Thanks 'Mione I'll see you tomorrow at the Leaky Cauldron at 2 o'clock". "Ok see you tomorrow bye", called Hermione and with that she apparated away.
Next Hermione and Dracoapparated to the door of Zabini manor where Blaise lived with his fiancee Susan. Blaise like Draco came from a wealthy upbringing and after school he was training to teach at Hogworts. Susan was in training to become a healer at St Mungo's the wizard hospital. Blaise had inherited Zabini manor from his parents following their death. However, he had having different taste to them redecorated the entire house and bought new furniture. Blaise was Draco's best friend from school having been a Slytherin with him and he was good looking Italian – dark, talk, and slender. Susan was short and slim with long thick wavy alburn hair, brown eyes and freckles. She was somewhat shyer than her friends but Blaise loved her quiet and caring nature. When bought out of her -self she had a great sense of fun, and had at school been a Hufflepuff, Susan was also a very loyal and good friend to Hermione. They rang the doorbell and Blaise flung open the door, "Draco my man", he said giving Draco a high five, "'Mione", he said hugging her. Draco smiled jealously he didn't like other men hugging his wife because he thought that they might steal her. Susan came into. the hallway her hair flying behind her "'Mione", she cried excitedly "how are you?", as she hugged her. "Fine, you?" "great thanks" Susan replied grinning.
The two women then went into the kitchen whilst Blaise and Draco went to the recreation room for a game of Snooker and to catch up on male talk. "So how are the triplets 'Mione?", asked Susan "Oh fine they are with Narcissa for the day, she loves being Grandmother, sometimes 3 Grandmothers is great and other times it's downright annoying". "3?" asked Susan confused "well there's Narcissa – you know Draco's Mum, then there's my Mum, and then there's Mrs Weasley – you know Ron and Ginny's Mum who is like a second Mum to me so that makes her like a 3rd Grandmother to the triplets, so Narcissa is known as Grandma, My Mum is Granny, and Mrs Wealsey is Gran Weasley". "Well at least ours will only have 2 Grandmothers thank goodness", said Susan. "Yours", gasped Hermione, then it dawned on her "Susan OMG are you? –off course you are how far along are you? ", she asked in realisation of what Susan had said. "2 months", she said smiling "Blaise doesn't know yet" "OMG", shrieked Hermione hugging Susan. For a while the two women were so excited that they danced around the kitchen singing and whooping in excitement. Meanwhile Draco and Blaise had heard the commotion and came to see what was going on, "what's all the shrieking and singing for?" asked Blaise. "Extensions to our group of friends darling", said Susan hinting at her pregnancy "what!", exclaimed Blaise and Draco at the same time in confusion, Hermione smiled and said "you will be hearing the pitter patter of tiny feet in 7 months time". Draco caught on quickly, and said "congratulations". Blaise broke into a wide smile and swung Susan around in the air "that's great Darling", he exclaimed.
Draco then took over because he and Hermione were getting nowhere in asking Blaise and Susan to be Godparents to their children. "Whoa stop, everyone calm down Hermione and I did come here for a reason. Blaise we'd like to ask you if you would like to be Godfather to Joshua our eldest child and only son. Susan we'd like to ask you ask you if you'd like to be Godmother to our youngest child Jasmine", said Draco. "I'd be honoured to be Joshua's godfather ", replied Blaise. "Of course I'll be Jasmine's Godmother I'd love to", came Susan's reply. With that settled Draco and Hermione said there goodbyes to Blaise and Susan and apparated to Ron's house.
When Hermione and Draco got to Ron and Luna's front door Luna flung the door open and lifted her hand showing off a simple diamond and gold ring. She and Ron had been dating since the Halloween ball the previous year and as it was early October that was nearly a year. Ron was training with Harry and Draco to be an auror and Luna was in her 7th year with Ginny at Hogworts. However with Luna and Ginny being joint head-girl – they both had equal credits to their names so Dumbledore had made them both head-girl they each had more privileges than other students and flooed home at weekends from school. On Monday mornings they both flooed back. Hermione caught sight of Luna's ring and give an excited squeal "Oh my god this is fantastic", as she hugged Luna. Draco just rolled his eyes and was like "Girls, excited at every little thing", he clearly hadn't seen the ring or if he had he hadn't caught onto Luna's subtle hint – (a/n but readers we all know that Men don't do hints unless they are verbal and obvious, and Draco is no different!). Luna just burst into tears, and Hermione was shocked. They went in and found Ron and he and Draco went to get some beer and catch up. Luna was still crying so Hermione took her into the consevaratory and cast a silencing charm so they could talk without Draco and Ron overhearing.
"Luna what's wrong", asked Hermione "nothing", said Luna through sobs "I'm just so happy but so confused all at once". Hermione was a bit confused at this and asked, "What do you mean? I can see that you and Ron are engaged and that would make you happy but I don't know what could make you so confused about it". Luna sighed happily and said, "well we are certainly engaged Ron proposed last night it was really romantic. We went to dinner at a restaurant on the beach and had fresh fish and salad with bread dipped in olive oil. We fed each other little bits of dinner, and afterwards we went for a walk on the beach. Then we stopped and Ron asked me to be his wife, we are thinking of a Christmas wedding. However the confusing bit is not do I love him or even am I ready for this because I know I do love him I've never felt so good with anyone before in my life, the confusing bit is what will the future hold will I be a good wife, will we have enough money?, and when the time comes will I be a good mother ?". Luna paused briefly and then continued saying "I've felt a bit unwell lately so today I went to the healers and had my suspicions confirmed. 'Mione I'm pregnant with twin boys, I'm 10 weeks so they will be due in 6 months and 1 week". Hermione was shocked, but happy for her friend. "That's wonderful news the triplets will have lots of people to grow up with now – did you know Susan and Blaise are expecting as well, she's 8 weeks pregnant, oh and don't tell anyone but Neville and Ginny are together – since Draco and I got married and he's thinking of proposing already". "OMG it's so wonderful", cried Luna excitedly forgetting all about her confusion and worries "Your married and have 3 beautiful children, I'm engaged and have 2 on the way, Susan and Blaise are engaged with 1 on the way, and Nev and Ginny finally got together and may even get married. Lavenders got a great relationship at last with Dean, and Parvati and Seamus are together. If only Harry had someone everyone would be happy and settled".
With that Hermione and Luna walked back into the kitchen dancing and singing in excitement. Draco just rolled his eyes again and looked at them again muttering "women", as if they were crazy. This set Luna off crying again, and Hermione yelled at him "Draco Lucius Malfoy you insensitive git, can't you see Luna and I were celebrating there are lots of happy events happening and you had to spoil it and upset Luna again didn't you"!. With all the commotion Ron came in "whuzz going on," he asked stuffing some cake into his mouth. "Well there's lots to celebrate as lots is going on, and Draco just upset Luna by behaving like an insensitive prat", said Hermione still annoyed with her husband's behaviour. She whispered to Luna and Luna nodded "Luna has some of her own happy news to share with you so you have cause for celebration as well". Luna opened her mouth and said "I err, well how would you like to be a daddy?," she asked Ron "what ?", he was really confused now "I err, well I'm having a baby infact twin boys the healer confirmed it this morning, and what's more I'm due in 6 months and 1 weeks time". "OMG", gasped Ron and with that he fainted. When he came round Draco and Hermione asked Ron if he would be Joshua's other godfather, and Luna if she would be Joshua's Godmother. Both agreed and everyone being happy, Hermione and Draco bid Ron and Luna goodbye and apparated to Seamus and Parvati's apartment.