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Chapter 7: Here comes the storm

"You know I can't remember the last time we did this," Hermione smiled.

"I do, it was when you and Ron first got engaged and you dragged Harry and I out to celebrate before you told everyone else," Ginny groaned.

"Oh yeah and you and Harry had a massive argument halfway through the starters," Ron said.

"Thanks for reminding us Ron," Harry said.

"Well I for one am glad the 4 of us are doing something for a change," Hermione said.

"Yes and make the most of it because once you and my dear brother are married you won't be having time for us," Ginny smirked.

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.

"Ah yes, the pitter patter of tiny feet," Harry also smirked.

"Were not having children yet," Ron said turning red.

"Why ever not?" Ginny asked.

"Because we both want to be a little further in out careers before we settle and have children," Hermione answered.

"But you already are settled," Harry reminded them.

"Oh you know what I mean Harry," Hermione said dismissively.

"I always thought that as soon as the 2 of you were married…" Ginny trailed off with a shrug.

"Okay that's it we have to tell them," Hermione said looking at Ron.

"Tell us what?" Harry asked.

"No," Ginny said looking between her brother and soon to be sister in law. Ron's face was so red he was rivalling the beetroot on Hermione's salad.

"Yes," Hermione said smiling.

"What?" Harry asked clearly confused.

"Were pregnant," Hermione beamed.

"I knew it, what did I say to you Harry," Ginny grinned whilst hugging Hermione and then Ron, "congratulations."

"Yeah congratulations," Harry smiled also hugging them.

"So what did you say to Harry?" Ron asked once they were all seated again.

"I told him that Hermione was pregnant because of the way she's been holding herself," Ginny said.

"And when exactly did you say this?" Ron said.

"A couple of nights ago," Ginny answered.

"Yeah we were having pizza at Ginny's and she brought it up," Harry said.

"So the 2 of you are spending a lot of time together then," Ron asked.

"Not really, we just had pizza," Ginny shrugged.

"Well that's not what I've heard, apparently you're spending every minute together," Ron scoffed.

"And what does that have to do with you?" Ginny asked through narrowed eyes.

"It has a lot to do with me seeing as you're my sister and Harry is my best friend," Ron glared.

"So you don't mind when Harry and I are fighting like cat and dog but you do when were getting along," Ginny said.

"Yes at least when you're not talking I know you're not shagging," Ron said.

"Well here's some news for you Ron, even when were not talking were still shagging," Ginny shot at him.

"Look can we not get into this, were meant to be celebrating the news of the 2 of you having a baby," Harrry said whilst rubbing the back of his neck clearly uncomfortable.

"Well he's' the 1 who's got a bee in his bonnet," Ginny said.

"I have not…"

"Ronald will you leave it," Hermione interrupted, "you should be happy that Ginny and Harry are such good friends again."

"Yeah friends who shag," Ron mumbled.

"I heard that," Hermione warned.

"Well this isn't uncomfortable," Harry said with a sarcastic tone.

"What exactly is your problem?" Ginny asked Ron ignoring Harry and Hermione's groans.

"I'll tell you what my problem is dear sister, you and Harry will make your minds up one day. We have to listen to you argue then watch you pretend to be such good friends again. I'm fed up of picking you up each time he hurts you and I'm fed up of turning a blind eye to it all," Ron snapped.

"It has nothing to do with you. You do not pick me up, your never anywhere near me when something happens and even if you are, you always side with Harry," Ginny replied her neck now turning red.

"I do not," Ron glared.

"Do too," Ginny replied.

"Look children," Hermione cut in, "Ron leave your sister alone and stop spoiling the evening and Ginny, decide what you're having for dinner."


"What was all that about with Ron earlier?" Harry asked Ginny whilst Hermione had gone to the toilet and Ron was off paying the bill.

"Oh nothing he's just on his high horse as usual," Ginny said rolling her eyes.

"He was starting to get to you though," Harry commented.

"He wasn't," Ginny defended.

"Your neck was red," Harry laughed.

"Well he just gets on my nerves at times that's all, I mean were not spending that much time together are we?" she asked.

"Not really unless you count last night and all day today," Harry smirked.

"Yes and there was that little visit you paid me at work the other night," Ginny smiled, "it's not a bad thing that were getting along though."

"No it's not," Harry said.

"Right that's all sorted, are we going for a drink?" Ron asked as he put his coat on.

"Yeah sure, where do you fancy?" Harry asked also putting on his coat.

"Bells?" Ron suggested and Harry nodded.

"Right I'm ready," Hermione said joining them.

Once outside Hermione and Ginny walked ahead of Ron and Harry talking about the baby excitedly.

"So have you told anyone else yet?" Ginny asked linking her arm through Hermione's.

"No I'm only 7 weeks, we want to wait another few weeks or so," Hermione answered.

"Wow I can't believe the 2 of you are actually having a baby," Ginny grinned, "how did Ron react?"

"He's over the moon, when I told him he wouldn't stop smiling all night," Hermione laughed, "we were thinking of announcing at the wedding."

"You should, you'll be 10 weeks then," Ginny said still smiling.

"But…" Hermione trailed off.

"What's wrong?" Ginny frowned.

"Well we don't want to announce it because something could still go wrong," Hermione said worried.

"Hermione if you want to tell people at the wedding you do it, even if and that's a big if something does happen, which it won't, no ones going to think of you any differently," Ginny said.

"Thanks Ginny. We need to book our first scan," Hermione said looking at Ginny hopefully.

"Well go and see Michael and he'll refer you to me," Ginny replied.

"Great," Hermione beamed.

"So you are you excited?" Harry asked Ron whilst watching the girls ahead of them.

"Yes and no, some days I can't wait and others I'm bloody petrified," Ron laughed making Harry smile.

"You'll both be fine, if anyone can raise a child it's you and Hermione," Harry said.

"Thanks mate," Ron smiled. "Er ladies, you've just walked past the place," Ron shouted up ahead. The 2 women stopped and looked back,

"Sorry we were too busy talking about the baby," Hermione smiled.

"Bloody women and babies," Ron mumbled whilst shaking his head.


"You know your going to have to go home at some point," Ginny laughed 3 days later whilst lying in bed with Harry.

"I went home yesterday for a change of clothes," Harry defended with a smile.

"I meant to ask, what did your parents say?"

"Well Remus and Sirius were there with my dad and my mum was out shopping. Sirius had this bloody look in his face the whole time I was talking with them and Remus looked on the verge of laughter," Harry groaned.

"And you're Dad?" Ginny asked.

"He was all, oh Harry how nice of you to pop by and will you and Ginny be having a wedding in the spring?" Harry said with a roll of his eyes.

"He was only doing that because Lupin and Sirius were there," Ginny said.

"I know," Harry nodded.

"So anyway as I was saying if your going to spend so much time here you can start paying rent," Ginny smirked.

"Fine I get the hint," he said dramatically.

"It's nice having you around Harry…"

"But," Harry asked.

"I feel as though were in the calm before the storm, if you understand what I'm saying?" Ginny said.

"Yeah I do, this is the longest since school that we've got along. I'm worried I'm going to ruin it," Harry admitted.

"Me too," Ginny said.

"Maybe we should spend some time apart," Harry laughed.

"Oh my god is that the time?" Ginny said looking at the clock.

"Yes why?" Harry frowned.

"I have to be at work in 15 minutes," she said jumping out of bed and rushing around her bedroom frantically.

"I better go home for a bit then," Harry said standing and dressing.

"Okay, I don't finish till 8am so if you're planning coming by at least let me have a chance to get some rest," she asked with a grin before running of into the bathroom.


"Hi Lily," Ginny smiled the next day.

"Hi Ginny, how nice to see you. Come in," Lily said stepping to one side. Ginny had decided to pay Harry a visit at his house for a change.

"How have you been?" Lily asked as they walked down the hall and into the kitchen.

"Good thanks and you?" Ginny returned.

"Good, look who's here James," Lily said. James looked up from the Prophet and smiled.

"Hi Ginny, good to see you."

"So you and Harry have been spending a fair amount of time together recently," Lily said with a smirk.

"Yeah we're just enjoying being good friends again," Ginny replied.

"What have the 2 of you got planned for tonight?" James asked.

"Well I'm not sure yet, Harry doesn't know I'm coming. To be honest I half expected to see him waiting for me this morning when I got in from work," Ginny said.

"He's been up in his room most of the day," Lily said, "go up if you want."

"Yeah I will do thanks, won't be long," Ginny said before heading out of the kitchen and up the stairs. She walked along the landing and to the end where Harry's room was. His door was shut and she couldn't hear anything; he was probably sleeping. She knocked gently once before opening the door. It took a couple of seconds for her eyes to take in the scene before her. There was Harry laid on his bed with a dark haired beauty straddled on top of him and moaning. She was stunning and Ginny suddenly wondered what Harry ever saw in her.

"Oh my," she said when her brain finally registered it all. Harry turned to look at Ginny and his mouth fell open in shock.

"I'm sorry," Ginny said blushing, "I'll be going," she said closing the door and running back down the landing.

"What's a matter?" James said as Ginny flew down the stairs and out of the door.

"Harry what's happened?" he then asked as his son ran out the door putting on a t-shirt.

"Ginny wait," Harry begged as she ran down the street, "let me explain."

"No it's fine Harry, I don't want to intrude," she said wishing she could just get to the apparation point.

"Ginny," he said speeding up and finally catching her. He grabbed her arm and spun her around.

"Don't run away," he said out of breath.

"Want me to join you?" she snapped.

"Why are you getting upset?" Harry asked looking at her closely.

"I'm not upset, I'm just embarrassed I walked in on you," Ginny said but even she knew it was a lie.

"Look I see Jasmine every week," Harry told her.

"Oh…right, of course you do," Ginny nodded not looking at him, how could she have been so stupid.

"Gin," he murmured moving closer.

"I better be going," she said moving away from him.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yes I'm fine, get back to Jenny or what ever her name is," Ginny said before turning around and getting away from Harry as fast as she could.

Here comes the storm.


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