Thanks for the reviews, though I must say I was a bit surprised by the overall mood of them. To clear things up…I am a Ron/Hermione shipper for life, and I would never put another couple above them, or have something horrible happen with them. Um, to make this short, RON IS NOT WITH SUSAN AND WILL NEVER BE! REBUILDING TAKES TIME! Thanks;)
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter
"So, how are you feeling Hermione?" Sarah asked.
"Oh, I have a little cold, but I'm alright. I get hot at nights though, oh and I'm achy a lot," Hermione answered adjusting her bra.
"So basically Hermione is feeling like shit right now," Ron said chuckling. Hermione blushed and smiled at him.
"Well, the heat is normal. You are growing and the baby is adding extra body warmth. Just make sure to drink plenty of water and dress light. The ache is normal as well. Now this cold, I hope you're drinking tea for it and are staying away from the bad weather," Sarah said.
"Oh I'm taken care of. My friend is a genius at tea and all that herbal stuff," Hermione explained.
"Good, just make sure he checks what plant he uses. Some will be too strong for the baby," Sarah said.
"Uh, so her cold won't affect the baby? He's going to be okay?" Ron asked.
"Oh, yeah he's okay. The ultrasound went great, and the tests are clear. Hermione just needs to take it easy, and rest," Sarah reassured. Hermione nodded. "Now, if that's all then I think we're done. I will see you next month, and make sure you watch what you eat. It is okay to indulge but not too much. Try not to stay out in the cold too long," she added.
"Oh I won't," Hermione said getting up.
"Can we stop and see the babies before we leave?" Ron asked as they made their way down the hall.
Hermione chuckled. "Oh, you want to see the babies? That doesn't sound very manly."
"Hey, what goes on here stays here, alright?" Ron warned. Hermione rolled her eyes and nodded. They reached the 'baby box' as Ron called it. A dozen sleeping babies were each in a separate plastic bed. All the boys had blue hats and the girls had pink. Hermione put her hand on the glass and pointed to a sleeping baby boy.
"That's what ours will be like," she whispered to Ron. He smiled and stood next to her.
"Yeah, only he'll probably be a bit bigger. All of us boys were fat," Ron said.
"That's a lie," Hermione said.
Ron shook his head. "Nope, in fact I was the fattest out of all of us."
"Well, at least it explains your eating habits," Hermione breathed. Ron nudged her a bit.
When they got back to school, it was after dark and passed their curfew. They tried walking in the darkness to keep from being caught.
"I think we stayed out too late Ron," Hermione said.
"It's alright. We have an excuse," he reassured.
"Ron, I don't think wanting to pig out at Honeydukes is a worthy cause," she snapped.
"Look, we were hungry and so was the little guy. What kind of parents would we be if we let him starve, huh?" he asked.
"Ron that's ridiculous. I can't use being pregnant as a crutch for everything," Hermione said.
"Of course you can," Ron breathed.
"Ugh, you are just like your sister," Hermione said.
"Ew, I don't want to think about that. I saw Harry and Ginny having a bit too much fun after practice. Gods if they don't stop they're going to end up like us," he said.
"What stumbling in the dark?" Hermione asked sarcastically.
A second later, a blinding light hit Hermione's eyes and she realized they were in front of her door.
"There we are," Ron said putting his lit wand in his side pocket. Hermione smiled.
"Lets not ever do that again okay?" she said. Ron shrugged and smirked.
"You know it was fun," he said.
Hermione rolled he eyes and felt a kick at her side. "Well, your son agrees at least," she added.
Ron put his hand to her side. "So, this is where his feet are?" he asked.
Hermione nodded. "Yes, and this is where his head is." She guided his hand to the other side of her stomach.
"Wow, I can't believe you have a living person inside of you," Ron said.
"Oh I can. Have you noticed how big I've gotten?" she asked.
Ron shrugged. "Not really. I don't think it's bad or anything."
"Well, let's just say instead of 'tramp' people call me 'fatty," Hermione breathed. Ron's smile faded.
"You think people are going to start finding out?" he asked.
Hermione shrugged. She had been trying her best not to think about that. She felt Ron's hand adjust on her stomach. She looked and saw Ron's hand was still on her stomach and her hand was still on his. When she looked up, she saw Ron staring at her.
Since the fight about Susan they had been civil to each other. They didn't spend a lot of time together but when they it was pleasant.
They were close, and Hermione could hear steady breathing coming from Ron. She began to feel a bit warm and the space between them was getting smaller. Before long, they were right in front of each other. Hermione looked up at Ron and he licked his lips. She opened her mouth but when she did something horrible happened. A giant sneeze escaped her body and mist hit all over Ron's face.
"Oh shit," Ron said backing up and removing his hand. Hermione gasped and put a hand over her face.
"Oh my god I am so sorry," she whined sniffing snot.
"It's okay, I um needed a shower anyway," Ron said chuckling. Hermione looked at him. Ron was wiping mist out off his eyes.
"That was so disgusting. I'm so sorry," she breathed. Ron shrugged still chuckling. "Oh, I'll just go goodnight I'm so sorry," Hermione mumbled. She didn't even give Ron time to respond. She opened her door and slammed it shut.
"And you sneezed on him?" Ginny asked.
"Yeah it was embarrassing," Hermione said.
Luna laughed, "Well, at least you weren't kissing him. That would have been a lot worse."
"I guess, but it doesn't make it any less disgusting," Hermione explained. Ginny and Luna burst into laughter.
"I can't believe you two almost kissed," Ginny said. "Susan has been talking non stop about her so called date with Ron. I tried to tell her one Hogsmeade visit was hardly a date but she wouldn't have it. She said Hannah was going to try to fix them up. Like Hannah has had any luck with guys," Ginny explained.
It was a cold Saturday and mostly everyone was outside. It was one of the few times Hermione could hang in the Common Room during the day without being harassed.
"Susan and Ron? I didn't know Susan fancied him," Luna said.
"Well, she does, and I think he fancies her too," Hermione whispered. Ginny was about to open her mouth but Luna jabbed her.
"Anyway, enough about trash, what are you guys doing over holiday?" She asked.
"The usual for me. All my brothers are coming…well all but Percy of course. I think Angelina is coming over to 'visit' Fred. George said he'll keep us up with what happens there. Harry and I will be making fun of Bill and Fleur most of the time, " Ginny said cheery.
"Well, my Christmas is always pretty small. Just me, my dad, and his parents. My uncle may come. Neville said he wanted to do something, but I'm not sure. What about you Hermione?" Luna asked.
Hermione swallowed her piece of chocolate cheesecake. "Oh, well I wrote my parents apologizing for my last visit. They didn't bring up the fight and they want me to stay with them. My relatives are coming, which never happens. I guess they want to tell them about me," she said wiping her mouth.
"Slow down there and take a drink," Ginny said chuckling. She moved Hermione's milk closer to her.
"Well, I'm sorry. I'm just so hungry all the time. I'm showing it too. I've gained 15 pounds," Hermione confessed.
"Oh, that's fine. You can tell but not that you're pregnant. Besides your breasts are so huge now," Ginny said giggling. Before Hermione could explain how they ached every other second and that nasty liquid loved to soak her bras, the portrait hole opened. Harry and Ron came through.
"There you girls are. We were looking for you," Harry said propping his broom by the door. He shook the snowflakes out of his hair and sat on the floor next to Ginny.
"You guys were flying?" she asked.
"Yeah, it's great weather out there," Ron said taking a seat next to Hermione. "Luna, Neville told me to tell you he wanted to stop by the green house, and help cover the plants before the weather really gets bad," he added while taking off his coat. Hermione's hands were itching to run through his slightly damp hair and catch the snowflakes.
"Oh, well then I'll go then. Thanks for letting me in here girls," Luna said getting up and leaving.
"What were you guys talking about, huh?" Harry asked. Ginny shrugged and sat on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she leaned against his chest. Hermione watched the two in awe. She felt it was almost unrealistic to look that content. Curiosity made her sneak a glance at Ron, and he wad looking at them in almost the same way.
"So, um holiday is in a couple of weeks. That means examines. I know I'm screwed on my Potions," Ron said changing the subject.
"Yeah, my Transfiguration grade is shit right now," Harry added. "I'm just glad this is my last year and then I won't have to deal with this anymore. I can just sit back and relax."
Hermione rolled her eyes. "No you can't. What about a job?" Harry shrugged and kissed Ginny's forehead.
"I'll get a flat or something. I was thinking I'd shack up with Ron, but he'll have his hands full with you and the baby," he said.
"When is the due date anyway?" Ginny asked.
"Sarah told me sometime in March. Probably near the end," Hermione said.
"Since it's a boy do you have a name picked out?" Ginny asked.
"I have no idea. Actually I think I'll let Ron figure it out," Hermione said casually.
"What! That's not fair! Just because it's a boy shouldn't mean I have to name him," Ron whined.
"Ron's it has nothing to do with that. I just figured since I get to carry him for nine moths and feel all the kicking and stuff you should be the one to name him. Just think about it okay?" Hermione said. Ron bit his lip but nodded.
"I guess that's fair," he said smiling. Hermione smiled back.
It was a week until break and the only thing that was coming faster than the cold weather was Hermione's weight. No matter what she did, the pounds just kept rolling in. It was taking a toll on her emotions.
"Hermione what is the base ingredient for the Septus potion?" Ron asked.
"Basil," she mumbled.
"Ah, I thought you said that was for the Aquins potion," he said.
"Oh well it's for both I guess," Hermione said.
"You guess! Hermione I need the-"
"Ugh! Ron not now! I'm trying to put these jeans on!" Hermione cut in.
"It's night. Why do you need jeans on?" Ron asked.
"I don't need them on, but I want to put them on. I can't fit into them anymore, and I bought them just last month!" she whined.
"Um, Hermione you're gaining some weight so that may be it," Ron tried. Hermione scowled and stuck her head out of the bathroom door.
"I'm aware of that Mr. Obvious," she spat. Ron opened his mouth to apologize but there was a knock on the door.
"Oh Ron get that!" Hermione yelled. She closed the door behind her and peeled off the jeans.
"What is this?" She heard Ron say.
"Just some stuff," Harry said. Hermione pulled on her pajama pants again and opened the door. Harry, Ginny, Luna and Neville were sitting on the floor with bags.
"What is this?" Hermione asked joining Ron on the bed.
"This is your official baby shower," Ginny said excited.
"A baby shower," Ron said.
"Hey, it was the ladies idea. Neville and I were merely innocent bystanders," Harry defended.
"Well, it's close to Christmas and we thought this would be better than just giving presents," Luna said.
"Hey, any time is present time," Ron said eying the gifts.
"Don't get your hopes up. Baby shower gifts are usually for the child," Hermione explained. Ron's smirk faded.
"Too right you are Hermione. Well, here is mine," Neville said handing her a brown bag. Hermione opened it and pulled out a basket. It was full of herbs and tea leafs.
"Neville what the hell is this?" Ron asked.
Neville blushed, "Oh well it's a collection of different teas and smells. It's soothing and won't hurt the baby. You can use certain ones for teething and colds," he explained.
"Well, I think it's amazing. The leafs you gave me for the tea were amazing. Thank you," Hermione said.
"Here, Ron this may be more your style," Harry said handing him a bag.
Ron snatched and opened it. He pulled out a one-piece baby suit. It was orange with two black C's on it.
"Blimey! I didn't know they made these this small," Ron said gazing at the suit.
"Never did I. I looked everywhere for a one piece so I could just shrink it, but I found this," Harry said.
"Harry, this amazing, thank you," Ron said.
"Um, who says he will even be a Cannons fan?" Hermione asked. Ron pretended not to hear the comment.
"Well, this is from Luna and I," Ginny said. She handed Hermione a bag. Inside were blue blankets and pillows. Blue candles and t-shirts were also inside.
"Oh, how cute," Hermione said taking one of the blankets and spreading it out. Tiny baby dragons roomed the fabric. "This is so sweet," she choked.
Tears clouded her eyes and while she, Luna and Ginny smiled, they guys rolled their eyes and prepared themselves for the waterworks. For a while the five of them talked and had a great time discussing who would baby-sit, but it began to get late.
"Thanks for the surprise. It was nice really," Ron said.
"No problem," Neville said.
"Don't you kids stay up too late," Harry said eying them on his way out.
"Ha ha you stay safe Harry," Hermione said closing the door. She turned around and found Ron in her bed beaming at the Cannons piece.
"I can't believe babies are this small," he said holding it up and putting it against his chest.
"Yeah, our son will look adorable in it I'm sure," Hermione said.
"Oh, he'll be adorable in anything. My son is going to be the most handsome thing that was ever born," Ron reassured.
"Well, if he looks like you than I can see that," Hermione whispered.
Ron looked at her. "No, I want him to look like you. I want him to have your nose," he said.
Hermione sat next to him on the bed.
"Well, he can have your laugh," she said.
"Your brains then," Ron said.
"He should be funny and witty like you," Hermione said.
"But sensible and caring like you," Ron offered. "With your hands," he added.
"Your smile," Hermione said getting closer.
"Your eyes," Ron said putting the piece down.
"No, yours. They are such a beautiful blue," Hermione said.
"But brown is so amazing. Well, he needs your mouth," Ron said. Hermione shook her head.
"No, yours. Your lips are incredible, and that smirk you have. I hope he has it too," she breathed. Ron blinked and looked away. Hermione didn't realize that by each sentence they had moved closer. Hermione could feel Ron's body heat. They were so close yet again.
"Ron look at me," Hermione whispered. Ron turned back to her. She placed her shaky hand on his cheek. It was burning. Ron placed his hand over hers.
"Hey, what are you two doing? I forgot my wand," Harry shouted through the door. Hermione jumped up and yelped. She could have sworn Ron cursed under his breath.
"I better go," he mumbled.
Hermione shook her head, but he was already at the door. He opened it.
"So, what were you up to?" Harry asked wiggling his eyebrows. Ron sighed and pushed past him. Harry shrugged and walked in.
"What did I miss?" he asked.
Hermione put her hands on her hips. "Harry you have the worst timing," she breathed.
Oh, I left ya hanging didn't I? Well, if ya want to know what happens you have to review lovely readers! Oh, and the sneezing thing was inspired by actual events…it happened to me before…it was NOT GOOD!
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