Chapter Seven- Moving In
It was the Wednesday after the Sunday that they told the family, and Ginny was found reading her pregnancy book. She had almost finished it and had made a list of things that needed to be done before baby was born.
-make a nursery
-tell Teddy/explain
-move into Potter Manor
-get a room ready for Teddy
-decide on a name
-baby shower (ask Hermione)
-buy crib, changing table, rocking chair, toys and books, clothes, bottles, binkies, nappies, pram and other accessories.
-buy some maternity clothes
Ginny had decided that today she could go buy some Muggle maternity clothes. She could also talk to Hermione later that day.
As Ginny was dressing, she got an Owl. He had two letters for her. The first one read, in fancy script,
To Mr. And Mrs. Harry PotterShe opened up the envelope and found a cream parchment, with fancy script.
You are invited to the wedding of Anthony Goldstein to Padma Patil
Date: March 10, 2002
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Patil Backyard (flooing details on back)
The wedding reception will also take place in the Patil backyard.
Ginny smiled at the invite. She loved when old Hogwarts friends had wedding and such. Then they could all get together.
Ginny then turned to the second letter.
Harry and GinnyIt read simply. She slipped open the envelope, and found a letter.
Dear Harry and Ginny, it read.
We're planning a reunion D.A. (Dumbledore's Army) party. We're inviting everyone that went through all two years, meaning only the people who got an award. We're planning on having it in January, but we don't have anywhere to do it. We were just wondering if you guys had any ideas.
Padma says she saw you two the other day, but won't tell us where or why. We hope you have some ideas, or that we'll see you two soon!
Love,
Lavender and Parvati
Ginny laughed. She couldn't tell for sure, but she knew Lavender and Parvati, and could tell that they were begging to use the Burrow, or some other place. Ginny thought for a minute. She definitely didn't want to ask her mum to use the Burrow…
"Potter Manor!" She exclaimed. She knew there was a party pavilion there, she'd just have to ask Harry. Though she knew Harry wouldn't say no. It was just something they did; ask each other first.
Ginny went into the kitchen and got a piece of parchment and a quill. She wrote,
Dear Lavender and Parvati,
A D.A. reunion party sounds like a lot of fun! I'd love to see everybody again!
We could hold the party at me and Harry's house, Potter Manor. There's a big party pavilion that would be perfect for this.
And about seeing Padma, don't worry about it! You'll see us soon!Love, Ginny
Ginny put the letter on the kitchen table, and went back to her bedroom. She grabbed her wand and her wallet.
"Time to go." Ginny murmured. She was slightly worried about going to buy maternity clothes; it would just make it seem real. She could see her stomach slowly growing each day, but she doubted anybody else would notice quite yet.
That night, Harry and Ginny went out to dinner at a Muggle Chinese Restaurant.
"We got the invitation to Padma and Anthony's wedding today." Ginny told them while they waited for their meal. They had ordered two dishes of noodles, an order of orange chicken, a dish of wontons, and two egg rolls. They always got more than they could eat and then they had left over for the next day.
"Oh, when is it?"
"It's in March."
"Cool." Harry smiled at her, and grabbed her hands from across the table.
"Yeah. Lavender and Parvati sent me a letter about a D.A. reunion. I was thinking that we could offer the party pavilion at Potter Manor." Ginny gave him a pleading look and he couldn't help but laugh.
"You know I can't say no to that face." Harry leaned across the table, and kissed Ginny. "But, I would've said yes anyway, though. I think it's a wonderful idea."
"I'll owl them later." Ginny told him as the waiter came with their food.
Later that night, Harry and Ginny lay in bed, and just talked. It was something then always did at night.
"So, is it all worked out with Kingsley now?" Ginny asked Harry. They both lay on their sides, facing each other. Harry had his arm gently draped across her waist.
"Yeah. He says he understands and that I shouldn't have any more missions for a while, if ever."
"Good." Ginny smiled. "I was thinking, we should start moving in as soon as possible."
"It won't take much, the house is already fully furnished." She pointed it out.
"Yeah." Ginny kissed him. "We should move in on Saturday."
"Alright. I don't think it'll take much help. What do you want to move over?" Harry asked.
"Well, I'd like to just bring all of our things. Like our clothes, Teddy's toys and stuff, our kitchen supplies, and anything else that's ours. I want all of the furniture that's already there, though."
"Yeah, I agree." Harry smiled. "Just a few days. When I get back from the Ministry tomorrow, we can start packing."
"No, I'll start while you're gone. The sooner we finish the better." Ginny told him.
"Okay." Harry kissed her. "If you're sure."
"I am." Ginny reassured him.
"Alright." Harry kissed her once more, and then he kissed her slightly swollen stomach, before going to sleep.
The next day, Ginny was able to completely pack all of Teddy's things. When Harry got home, they were able to pack up their movies, and little trinkets that were around the house. They also made a dent into packing their clothes.
On Friday, Ginny finished packing all of the clothes, except what they would need before they moved. She got all of their books, parchment, quills and other stuff like that. She also packed up all of their kitchen stuff with the help of Harry.
On Saturday morning, they finished packing everything up, and they asked George and Ron if they would help move the boxes over. They took them over threw the floo. They put most everything away, with the help of magic. On the bedroom floor, they picked on wing, and blocked the other five by magic, so that Teddy wouldn't get lost wondering around the six different wings.
That night, Harry and Ginny climbed into their new bed.
"Tomorrow, we make the nursery." Ginny told him sternly, and Harry nodded.
"Alright, love. Good night." They kissed sweetly, before going to sleep.
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A/N- Okay, I'm going to be out of town starting tomorrow, and until the following Saturday. I'm SO sorry that I won't be able to update this story. I will do everything in my power to get another chapter before Sunday the 11th. Okay? If I promise this… can you guys promise to get me up to 80 reviews? I'd love it if you did! Thank you all reviewers, it's you guys that is keeping me writing this story. I love hearing from all of you! Check out 'Happy Birthday' it's one of my stories, and I just updated it yesterday for Fred and George's birthday! THANK YOU!
