A/N Okay I'm taking a rather large step with this chapter but please bear with me!

Chapter 7 We could?

Nov 15, 2009

Ron had been owling almost weekly about his adventures. Everyone seemed to be happy for him.

It was another one of the days when Hermione got home before Harry.

She put her stuff down on the counter and poured herself a cold glass of pumpkin juice. It had been a rather hectic day for her at work due to everyone being paranoid about the S.P.E.W launch in December. Beyond hectic.

It also happens to be a day when Hermione dreadfully missed her Mother and Father. This longing mixed with the chaotic day was somewhat overwhelming to Hermione. She slowly made her way into the drawing room and began to browse the shelves of books. She then stumbled upon a tattered leather photo book. She cautiously opened the book. When she saw a picture of Lily and James Potter holding the baby Harry and waving and smiling at the camera she nearly broke into uncontrollable sobs. It was innocent and sweet, the little family.

As she continued to look through the old pages she fell upon a picture that seemed to be taken by Colin Creevey. It was obviously taken during the fourth year (she assumed this because Harry's hair was unforgivably long that year) the moving image showed a young Harry and Hermione sitting by the lake leaning on a tree. Hermione was reading a book while Harry took an occasional glance at her with a smile, then all of a sudden Harry leaned over and brushed the hair from her face. The photo played over. And over. And over. Hermione stared hard at the picture. Tears welled into her eyes.

"That's one of my favorites." said a manly voice that caused Hermione to jump a bit in surprise.

"H...Harry you scared me!" said Hermione while quickly wiping a shed tear. Harry quickly took notice to this. I can't hide anything from him. He sat down beside her and took her into his arms.

"Don't cry…" he whispered. Hermione burrowed into his chest taking in his scent all with a few sobs.

"Harry… I'll never… Have er... Family!" She sobbed into his chest. "Shhh," he said in an attempt to calm her. After a spur of the moment thought he whispered: "We could have a family…"

Hermione quickly sat up and looked at him questioningly. "What?"

"You and I…," he said while twirling his thumbs.

"Us?" Harry nodded.

"Y…. you'd want to do that?" she gulped.

"Well yeah I'd like to and this seems right. Right?" he said questionably. Hermione gulped again. "Er Harry, you mean a baby right?" Harry laughed and nodded.

"With me?" she received another nod.

"Really w-mrph!" she was suddenly cut off with a pair of lips on hers. She seemed to tingle inside. They broke apart. "Yes with you!" he whispered in her ear.

"Now?" she said nearly inaudible

Harry shrugged "I couldn't think of a better time than now. Work is going brilliantly for the both of us. We make enough money. And James happens to not be home right now." He wiggled his eyebrows. Hermione was somewhat confused and still taken back from the kiss. Does he really? She looked into his welcoming emerald green eyes no pain, no disloyalty, no anger. He only had love and honesty in his eyes. He does! With me! A family!

"Okay…" she whispered.

"Yeah?!" he asked.

She nodded.

As if it were a green light Harry pulled Hermione on his lap so she was now straddling him.

"Positive?" He asked.

She nodded again and smiled.

Harry grinned and picked her up then began to carry her to his room all while Hermione giggled. This was a very un-Hermione like thing for her to do but the growing tightness in his pants meant he definitely liked it.

He soon reached his room and sat the now smirking Hermione on his king sized bed and sat between her legs.

"Will you kiss me now?" she asked playfully. Harry obeyed her playful request and took her soft lips to his. She let out a moan as Harry began to trail kisses down her neck. He kissed down her collarbone and back up earning another moan.

Hermione nipped at Harry's lips and tugged at his Tee. Harry let her pull it up over his head but to both of dismay it got caught on his glasses and the two laughed madly. Hermione pulled his glasses off his face and set them nicely on the bedside table. Harry pulled the rest of his shirt off and discarded it off the side of the bed. She turned back to him and let out a loud gasp to his toned chest. He definitely was not the skinny little boy he was and he did not have a dad bod as she called Ron's body in secret. Harry smirked and started at unbuttoning Hermione's blouse. Hermione ran a hand down Harry's chest sending shivers down his spine. He undid the last button of Hermione's blouse and pulled the unwanted material from her shoulders. She shivered at the cold air on her blazing warm skin.

She went to unclasp her bra but Harry stopped her "Erm… Could I?" he asked.

"Oh erm yeah," she said. Hermione bit her lip as Harry reached behind her and unclasped the garment. (a little too skilfully in her opinion) Now Harry gasped at her body. He looked over her taking in every detail of her beauty. Hermione was blushing madly. Of course, Harry took notice of this. "Mione you are absolutely beautiful!" She took a nervous glance down and for the first time noticed the bulge in Harry's jeans.

"Oh I'm sorry Harry you must be really uncomfortable!" she said with all of her nervousness seeming to disappear. Before Harry could say anything Hermione leaned forward and undid the buckle of his belt. He let out a small gasp of relief. "Take your shoes off," instructed Hermione. Now that's more of my Hermione. He stole another glance at her topless form and quickly kicked his shoes off. After he had his shoes off without warning Hermione pulled his jeans down his waist. Harry let out a small chuckle hand pulled off the rest leaving him in nothing but his Quittage themed briefs. Hermione nearly had a fit of laughter but she looked at the bulge awkwardly.

Harry was still staring at Hermione's body.

"You… can touch me you know…" she said after he was still looking at her in awe. Harry gave her a warm smile and ran a hand down her side lingering a bit on her breast. Harry climbed over her and began furiously kissing her. It was a powerful passionate snog.

This went on for a while until Hermione decided that she was ready for the next BIG step.

"H...arry," she said with a raspy moan. He stopped and looked at her. Hermione indicated to her lower regions. Harry nodded and unzipped her skirt revealing her lacy black knickers. He nearly died at the thought of what was just beneath the thin fabric. Hermione slipped down Harry's briefs and gasped at the size of his…well his...okay you know what it is! Hermione's knickers were soon discarded next to Harry's clothes.

Harry positioned himself over Hermione.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

"Yes Harry…" she moaned impatiently.

Harry gave a thrust and placed his lips on Hermione's moaning into her mouth.

Hours after Harry and Hermione laid curled up Hermione partially on Harry's chest while playing with a trail of hair below his navel. Harry was stroking her back with uttermost love.

"Wow!" said Harry.

"What?" asked Hermione shyly.

"That!" he said with a devilish smirk.

"What about it?" Asked Hermione returning the smirk.

"It was amazing!" he practically yelled, "I didn't know it could be-"

"So good? So loving?" finished Hermione.

"Exactly! And who knew you could so kinky!" he gave Hermione's ear a flirty nibble.

Hermione giggled.

"I love you, Hermione Granger…"

Hermione inwardly smiled. She wanted to test the waters a bit.

"Will you still love me tomorrow?"

Harry didn't hesitate one bit. "Always" He whispered.

Morning came way too fast in Harry opinion.

When the evil burst of sunlight shot through the window Harry awoke. When he awoke he was aware of two main things.

One that he was naked.

And two is that the most beautiful girl he could dream of laid naked on top of him.

He smiled as memories of the previous night flooded back into his mind. Harry stared at her taking in every detail of her face structure from her freckles to her eyebrow shape.

"You're staring at me." she said startling Harry.

"Sorry." a bright blush growing on his face. "You really are a light sleeper!"

"I am." she said, "but that's not what woke me." Hermione moved off Harry revealing the morning wood that was poking into her side. Harry turned from tomato red to nearly purple.

"You really are cute." This reminded Hermione of the teenage Harry that was easily embarrassed.

Harry smiled at her comment. "How are you?" he asked.

"Just a bit sore," said Hermione with a yawn. Harry raised his brows in concern.

"Harry you are rather large-"

"HARRY! BLOODY HELL I'VE BEEN-" Ginny burst through the door of his room but stopped mid sentence to process the scene before her. All the while Harry and Hermione scrambled to cover themselves up.

"B...Bloody Merlin!" She stuttered, "you two? Having sex!" she yelled. Ginny then began laughing hysterically.

"Wow Har you must be desperate!" she mused.

Hermione buried herself further into the sheets.

"Merlin Ginny get out!" he yelled while putting on his glasses.

Ginny Smirked. "Wow, whore Granger!"

"GINNY!" yelled Harry.

"Alright I'm off then." she shut the door behind her.

"I'll be in the kitchen!" she yelled through the door.

"Hermione?" Asked Harry quietly as he heard Ginny's footsteps fade away. He placed a hand on her back and she let out a soft whimper.

"Mione don't listen to the rubbish Ginny says." Hermione stiffened.

"I meant every word I said last night!" Harry pulled the ball form of Hermione into his lap.

"Besides Mione, you know Ginny and her failure to keep quiet." Hermione let out a small muffled giggle. Satisfied with that Harry smiled.

"I love you…" Hermione sat up took get a better look at him.

"I'm in love with you..." He moved her hair aside and kissed behind her ear.

"I love you too…" She whispered causing Harry to grin madly.

"I wish we could-" started Harry huskily.

"No!" finished Hermione quickly.

"Fine…" pouted Harry like a moody teenager. "You take a shower and I'll deal with Ginny and James…" he sighed. He gave her a final peck. She nodded perfectly in agreement.

After dreadfully getting out of bed and dressed Harry made his way to the kitchen.

"Ello Da!" Said James Happily as he ran up to Harry and hugged his legs.

"Hello, Jamie!" Said Harry with a smile at his son, "Hey son run off to play in the drawing room will you?"

James pouted a bit but he caught the look in Harry's eyes and waddled off with a simple "Otay."

When James was out of sight that was when Harry went off. Like an explosion of a ticking bomb.

"WHAT IN THE HELL IS BLOODY WRONG WIT YOU!" He yelled with the veins on his head nearly popping.

"Wrong with me? What's wrong with you?!" she said through gritted teeth.

"Ginny It's none of your concern! Me-And-You-Are-Not-Together! And we never will be again!" He said simply. The pain hit Ginny's Heart. Not knowing what she retreated just as Hermione came down.

"If you are going to act like a ruddy two-year-old then that is how you are going to be treated! Ginny, please apologize to Hermione," stated Harry with his arms crossed and leaning on the counter.

Ginny rolled her eyes. "I am soo sorry for calling you a whore!" she said sarcastically. Harry glared at her but James ran into the room before he could say anything.

"Minny!" he shouted and waddled to Hermione's arms. "Hi Jamie," she said twirling him and forgetting most of the previous conversation. Ginny looked at Hermione just ready to hex her.

"Bye Ginny!" said Harry putting on a fake smile for James sake. Ginny silently scowled.

"Bye James," she said to throwing on the fake smile. He gave her a simple wave and continued to tell Hermione about his week. Hermione thought wasn't really listening she was more concerned about how bad it was becoming between Ginny and Harry.

"James is asleep…," said Harry. He ran a hand through his hair as he re-entered the drawing room.

"Really?" asked Hermione looking over her book with a smirk.

"Really…" said Harry grinning madly.

Hermione leaped from her spot on the couch running just past Harry's reach.

"Why you tease!" he yelled to her.

You could say that night was full of fun…..

Nov 17, 2009

Hey Mum,

It's Ron! As you know I am currently in a relationship with Matt Tubbs. So, Mum, I wanted to know if I could possibly invite him to spend Christmas holiday with us? Let me know as soon as you can!

-Ron Weasley

P.S How is dad taking me being in a relationship?

Ron put down his quill and sent off the letter. Just as the owl took his letter off his cell phone (That Harry talked him into getting) went off. He fidgeted with the device at last getting it to work.

"Lo?" He answered.

"Hey, Ron it's Matt!" Ron smiled.

"Oh, Ello Matt!" He said.

"Hey Just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight?" Ron checked the time on his watch. 5:06 pm.

"Er, yea but I have a shift for the ministry at nine so I ought to be back before that," Ron said while running a hand through his red hair.

"Okay, I'll swing by your apartment at seven!" Ron smiled wider.

"Okay!" Replied Ron.

Just around six Ron received an owl back from his Mum.

Dear Ronald Bilius Weasley,

Why yes, of course, he can come! BOTH of you are welcome anytime. And Ronald I don't know how many times we have to tell you! We are just dang fine with you!

-Your Dear Ol Mum who wants grandkids no matter what!

He frowned at the last of the letter.

Just at seven, there was a knock at the door of his flat.

"Lo!" said Ron. Matt greeted him with a hug.

The two had a lovely dinner at a pub (Or bar I suppose) and chatted up a storm. After dinner, the two went for a walk around central park.

"So I know we have erm… only been seeing each other for a short time now… but erm… I wanted to know if you'd like to spend winter holiday with my family?" Ron spat out quickly causing Matt to grin. After a short pause, Matt spoke. "That would be awesome!" He said and quickly caught Ron off guard with a quick peck on the lips.

Nov 18 2009 2:50 am.

Harry and Hermione were laying in the most comfortable position but that was soon ruined due to Hermione's thinking.

"Harry!" Hermione shot up pulling the sheets to cover her chest. Startled he too sat up.

"Are you okay?" he asked panicked.

"When you talked to Ginny this morning you did tell her not to tell anyone right?" She asked with worry in her voice.

He thought of the previous morning and groaned. He flopped back onto the bed cursing himself. Just as he flopped down Hermione shot up and wrapped the sheet of the bed around her. She ran to the landline and punched in Ginny's home number.

The phone rang a few times and Hermione heard a sleepy voice from the other side

"Hello?"

"Hiya Ginny It's Hermione I just wanted to ask you something?" Said Hermione a bit too loudly.

"Hermione it's bloody three am!" Ginny said with a yawn.

"Ginny, you didn't tell anyone about what you saw the other morning did you?" Asked Hermione quickly.

There was a silence for a second.

"No why?"

"Well you see erm Harry and I have a bit of a complicated situation…" Rambled Hermione.

"Oh, my Merlin Hermione! You and Harry are trying to conceive!" Yelled Ginny through the phone sounding rather grossed out.

Hermione stopped. "W...What...No...We...we were just you know…" She stuttered.

Ginny chuckled. "Hermione don't even try to lie. Besides any could guess your broody."

Hermione groaned. "Uggg Ginny please do not tell anyone." pleaded Hermione.

Ginny sighed in disappointment. "Your secret is safe with me. And besides everyone will know in a few months."

She ended the call before Hermione could say anything. Hermione slumped back into the room where Harry still lay.

"How was that?" He asked hesitantly

"Well you know Ginny… She ruddy brilliant at guessing…" Harry stared at her his emerald green eyes wide in shock.

He cleared his throat. "So she knows then." his voice raspy.

Hermione merely nodded.

Nov 18 12:30 p.m

Harry was practically skipping through his office. Everyone was surprised about his pleasant mood. It seemed after his divorce (and quite a while before) he was moody and far more distant.

"Someone got bedded." Whispered Draco to Kingsley. Kingsley shot him a warning glare and Draco ran off like a mischievous child.

"Mr. Potter will you sign this?" Asked a tall thin woman. "Yes, I will!" Harry quickly read the documents and scribbled his classic signature on the bottom.

"Potter Malfoy!" shouted The Minister and Head of Auror Department Kingsley. The two made their way to Him. "I want you two to go and check this out. And do be cautious with it!" He handed Draco the file.

After Kingsley went off to another duty Draco opened the file. He sighed at the file.

"There was a murder in Muggle London. The Magical Law enforcement caught the curse caster. It was a former Death Eater."

"And why do they need us down there if he was caught?" asked Harry.

Draco rolled his eyes. "Muggles saw it they need to be obliviated." Draco walked toward the floor.

"Wow I'm an Auror and this is what I'm doing." He said following right behind Draco.

4:00 pm

Harry Heard a tap on his office door and the head of Hermione's secretary poked her head in.

"Hello, Janice." Said, Harry.

"M...Mr. Potter could you talk to Ms. Granger she is in tears…" Stuttered Janice.

Harry rushed quickly behind Janice (For a small chubby woman she moved pretty fast) all the way to Hermione's work department.

"Mione?" he knocked on the door.

"Y... Yes?" he heard her sniffle. Harry looked at Janice. She just shrugged and looked down at the clipboard in her hands.

He slowly opened the door and quickly spotted Hermione on the sofa in her office. He moved to sit next to her. She mumbled something but she had her head in her hands so he couldn't hear her.

"What's that?" he asked. She mumbled it again. Harry chuckled and softly moved her hand from her face.

"Ron owled…" she said. Harry looked at her questionably. She then handed him the parchment that had few tear stains.

Dear Hermione,

I am so happy to tell you! Mum said Matt could come for Christmas and I asked him and he said it would be awsome to come! Please don't get all Hermione-ish. Oh, and do tell Harry.

-Ron Weasley

P.S Oh and make sure Harry is not all weird about it.

"Are you crying because he spelled awesome wrong?" Hermione glared at him. "Well what's so bad about this?" he set the letter down beside him.

"Harry my Ex-Husband is taking his Boyfriend to Christmas! A Christmas that I am expected to be at." She said quickly in one breath.

"And why does that matter?" He asked again. "Harry Ex-Husband! His Boyfriend!" She whispered fiercely. He gave her a questioning look. She let out a huge sigh and slumped back into the sofa.

"It's just you know I didn't expect it to be so serious with them…" She said taking her head into her hands again.

Harry was soon hurt and angry with Hermione all at once.

"I Bloody don't believe it, Hermione!" He said through gritted teeth his previous good mood fading.

Hermione looked up in shock.

"You still want to be with Ron!" He whispered. Hermione gave him a confused look. "No Harry where are you getting this from?" she asked Her eyebrows were up and she was looking at him in concern.

"Erm Hello! You can't get over the fact that he moved on!" He knew slowly pacing the office. "And we had sex!" he said this very low.

Hermione had tears running down her cheeks. "Harry...I...I love you."

Harry took a glance at her. She looked like how she did in the fourth year when "Moody" cast the killing curse only inches from her face.

He gave a moment of realization. Why was he being such a twat?He quickly glided to her and sat beside her. "Oh, Mione I'm so sorry!" He eloped her with a hug. She was letting out quiet sobs onto his chest.

"I am a bloody prat!" He said out loud. He rested his chin on her head.

"I really do love you Hermione." he said, "And don't think for a second that I regret what we decided." Hermione gave him her classic enchanting smile.

"In fact Mione my only regret is not loving you first and forever."

A/N Review and I will give you your long lost Hogwarts letter. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK.