The Fifth Month

Hermione was sitting by the lake with some friends. It was a small study group she had started. They all stood up to leave, Hermione stretched her arms above her head. "Hermione, what happened to your belly?"

"Oh, my mothers idea. She wants me to see what it's like to be pregnant, so that I won't make that mistake."

"Hermione you are the most responsible person here. Why would she have to go to this?"

"Don't ask me." But as Hermione walked away she could here them whispering. How long would she be able to use that excuse? How long until she was looked at as a slut? She couldn't help but let one tear drop as she walked back to the castle.

That night while she was in Draco's room they had a breakdown. They were sitting there kissing when Hermione interrupted. "Draco, I don't think we're going to make it to June."

"Our relationship?"

"No, I mean keeping this a secret. My excuse won't last long and people are going to realize that it's yours. You know I think I might want to tell people. It might be good for us."

"No. The guys would give us crap-"

"So, don't you think we're stronger than that?"

"That is not what I meant. Hermione I love you."

"You still haven't proven that. Look, I need to get some sleep, I'll see you tomorrow." She got up and Draco grabbed her hand. She pulled away and walked out.

The next couple of days were rough. She and Draco fought a lot more, a lot of it was about revealing their relationship. She went two days without even speaking with him, that's when he realized he needed to do something. He had to talk to Harry.

"You have to do something big, gigantic! You have to let her know that you would do anything for her, and if you can't do that then you don't really love her." Draco tried to speak, but Harry just gave him a dirty look and went on, "I just want to let you know that I don't think you can do it. I don't think you love her. I don't like you one bit, and I'm going to be keeping my eye on you." Harry walked away and Draco knew what he had to do.

The next morning during breakfast he made his move. He stood up on the table and yelled. The room fell silent. "I have something I need to say." He looked at Hermione, she wasn't looking at him. "I've messed up, pretty badly. You see, I have a girlfriend and I've kept it a secret." This made Hermione look. "I need to prove once and for all that I love her. This might come as a shock, but my girlfriend is Hermione Granger." Gasps and murmurs echoed the Great Hall. "Is there anything else I should tell them?" Hermione shook her head. "Ok, well there is something, I'm not proud of, but I believe that we love each other enough to make it through. Hermione is pregnant." Now it was a loud roar, Gryffindors and Slytherins were shouting and throwing things at Draco. Snape pulled Draco off the table and out of the Great Hall.

Harry and Ron had to escort Hermione back to the common room. The Slytherins were getting out of hand. Teachers had to step in and calm everybody down. Ten minutes later Draco met Hermione outside Gryffindor tower. She hugged him immediately. "That was it. That was proving you love me."

The rest of the month was tough. They were able to walk hand in had in the hallways, but people were constantly trying to hurt them or break them up. Pansy was furious. Many times she tried to curse her. Hermione couldn't be alone anymore. Everywhere she went Draco, Harry, or Ron had to be with her. It was rough, but she knew that her and Draco were going to make it through.