A/N: Hello! Not really much to say other than wow! 123 followers?! Thanks so much! I have an answer to a few reviews down below in celebration for reaching 100 followers.
JJ Inugami: I feel the same. I debated wether or not to do that, but I felt it would be understandable because of the bond. Also, it was more for Skeeter to go on about. I'm also glad you're enjoying the story! Although I have to agree about the Ron thing. It just felt fitting for this story.
Alix33: I didn't really think much about the others during the prologue. I wanted the main focus to be Harry and Hermione, but I did put the crowd in there. Oh, and Harry wouldn't wake up because of trauma and exhaustion. And don't worry about Skeeter. She's coming soon.
keitaropurple69: Don't worry. I fully plan to complete this story and won't abandon it unless absolutely necessary. Even if I did-I would give you a heads up two or three chapters beforehand. And even then I would keep updating until it was adopted. But I don't plan for that to happen.
On to the story!
Hermione's eyelids fluttered at dawn. Yet somehow, Harry was awake before her! "Morning, Mione." He said softly. "How'd you sleep?"
"I slept very well, thanks. What about you?" She responded.
"Best nights sleep I've ever had."
They laid in bed for a while, enjoying each other's presence. "Hey Harry?"
"Yeah, Mione?"
"Do you... Um..."
"Mione, you can ask me anything."
'Okay then.' She thought. 'I forgot about this earlier. Do you remember visiting Sirius? Specifically the end of it?'
His eyes widened in realization. 'That means... That means that you're pregnant.'
'Yeah. Are you ready for this? I mean, I could always get an abort-'
'Don't even finish that word Mione. We will keep it. I don't want it to go through living hell like I did either.'
'I thought you'd say something like that. You know, we could always give the baby a name that matches our initials.'
He gasped in mock horror. 'Don't ever put our child through that torture!'
'What about Hazel Jade Potter?' Hermione thought with a playful glint in her eye.
'Great. You've picked a name I like, but they have our initials!'
Suddenly, Hermione burst out laughing.
'What's so funny?'
'Nothing. I'm just messing with you.'
'I knew that.'
'Sure, Harry. Whatever helps you sleep at night.'
'You do.' He thought with a slight smirk on his face. On the other hand, Hermione couldn't stop the blush from slowly creeping up her face.
"Fine. What about... James Tobias Potter for a boy?" Harry thought out loud.
"I love it. And what about Lilly Echo Potter for a girl?"
"Amazing."
"Harry, we'd better get up if we don't want anyone to find us."
"Yeah, let's go."
They got up, got dressed, and headed down to the common room together. "Thank god no one was awake. We would've been in so much trouble." Hermione noted. But little did she know, there was someone, quietly watching, content with what she heard and took off.
"Are you ready for a whole summer with me?" Hermione questioned with a smile when the 'Golden Couple' found their seats.
Harry quickly looked over to her, a grin on his face. "Your parents said yes?"
"Of course! See, what did I tell you?" Se said before she got started on her breakfast. "Harry? Can I borrow Hedwig later today?"
"Sure. What for, if you don't mind me asking."
"I just wanted to know how Sirius knows so much. I read the book and everything he told us was true."
"Hm. You're right. Go ahead. You can use her, but just let me know when."
"Thanks!" Hermione exclaimed before she gave him a small kiss on the cheek.
Just then, a gigantic swarm of owls came flying in, Hedwig was easily spotted by the 'Golden Couple'.
"Hey, girl." Harry said as he stroked her feathers. He wasn't very occupied with what Hedwig delivered as Hermione was. Her glare alone could burn holes through the single red envelope.
It suddenly came to life, turned around to face Hermione, and started shouting the the voice of one Molly Weasley.
"HERMIONE JANE GRANGER! HOW DARE YOU GO AND TOY WITH HARRY'S EMOTIONS!"
"I would never." Hermione muttered during the shouting, tears making their way down her face.
"I DID NOT TEACH YOU TO ACT LIKE THIS! LOVE POTIONS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! WHEN YOU COME BACK YOU WILL BE IN SO MUCH TROUBLE YOUNG LADY!"
By now Hermione had buried her head in Harry's chest, her tears flowing freely. Now it was Harry's turn.
"AND HARRY JAMES POTTER! I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU FELL FOR THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK! ONCE SUMMER BEGINS YOU HAD BETTER COME OVER TO OUR HOUSE SO WE CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU PROPERLY!" The retched thing blew a raspberry at them both before shredding itself.
Hermione got up and proclaimed, "I, Hermione Jane Granger solmenly swear on my life, that I never gave any love potions, or preformed any love spells, on Harry James Potter, so mote it be."
She sat back down and turned towards Harry. "There. That should help stop the rumors."
"It better." Was his response.
"Let's go pack our truck for tomorrow," said Hermione,"After that, I want to spend every single minute of the rest of the day with you."
"Agreed."
"Come on, let's go."
"Hermione?"
"Yeah, Harry? What is it?"
"I'm sorry you had to go through that howler." He said meaningfully as he came up behind Hermione and hugged her.
"It's okay. You had to as well, right?"
"I guess so."
"See? It's okay. And remember that tomorrow you'll finally be able to ditch Durzkaban. "
"You're right. And not only do I get to leave Durzkaban, but I get to spend the whole summer with you."
Hermione started to blush at that. "So do you want to go on a walk? I'm done packing."
"Yeah! Let's go."
Neither of the 'Golden Couple' said a word on the way to the lake. Just the others presence was enough to satisfy them. When they got to the lake, Harry suddenly said,"Hermione? Do you think we can do this?"
"Harry, I don't think we can do this. I know we can do this. I'm up for a challenge."
"Since when are you not?" They both laughed at this.
"You know what I meant." She responded, a slight smile on her face.
"Yeah. I do. But we'd better get going soon. It's almost time for dinner."
"Okay, let's go."
After dinner Harry and Hermione flagged down Professor McGonagall. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Potter. Is there anything I can do for you tonight?"
"Actually, yes Professor," Hermione started," We were wondering if you would let us have our own room at the beginning of our fifth year. Seeing that were married and we have a child on-"
"You're pregnant?" Minerva gasped.
"Yes, Professor." Hermione averted her eyes.
"Well I suppose it would've happened sooner or later." The elder witch muttered.
"What was that, Professor?" Harry asked politely.
"Nothing." Minerva said quickly. "I'll see what I can do about it. Your room should be ready by September First. And congratulations, Harry and Hermione. And if I find out there was a certain girl sleeping in the boys' dormitory, I'll turn a blind eye."
"Thank you Professor. I can't thank you enough."
"You're very welcome Mr. Potter. Good night to you both." McGonagall said before she turned around and walked back to her office.
Hermione grabbed Harry's hand and they started to walk back to the Gryffindor common room. "I don't know about you Harry, but I'm exhausted. Let's go to bed."
"Hermione, love? I don't know if you've realized this, but it's only seven o'clock."
"I don't care. I'm tired, isn't that enough?"
"Women." Harry muttered.
"What was that?"
"Nothing, love!"
A/N: And there you have it! Wow! That was my longest chapter. Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been busy with band camp and babysitting. Thanks again for the 125 followers! Please leave a review.
DFTBA,
-The Runaway Witch :)
