Author's Notes: Sorry I've been so bad about updating this story. I don't really have a plot for it so…it's rather hard to come up with scenes. However….I do have some more stuff written that I will be posting once it's more polished.

In other news – I've been nominated for a Golden Snitch Award for Best Romance with an OC Character! If you go to my Live Journal (which isn't all that much yet - the link is on myauthor page here)you can see the link. And if you are SilverBirch29 who nominated me – THANK YOU:-)

Thanks to my loyal reviewers: Sarahamanda and HecateDeMort. Honeyduked – have you read my Draco/Ginny story? Because they do indeed go out. I am working on the final chapter for that story.

This is short but…I hope it makes everyone happy.

Chapter 14

The End of Christmas Vacation

"Papa, you got a letter from Hogwarts." Harry handed Remus the letter a Hogwarts owl had just dropped off. "And Dad got one too."

Remus opened the letter and skimmed the contents. "Oh…that one's probably about Draco."

"Draco's in trouble?" Harry asked with surprise. "Wait, I'm in trouble?" Harry tried to think of anything he'd done – and gotten caught at – during the past term.

"No, apparently two seventh year students are going to have a baby and Dumbledore believes some spells and potions that have contraceptive and/or prophylactic properties should be taught. It's a permission slip for you. Dad probably got one to sign for Draco, since he's Draco's godfather."

"Oh." Harry sat down on the sofa next to Remus. "So…are you going to sign it?"

"Of course I am. I think it's very progressive of Hogwarts, and something that should have been done years ago." Remus handed the letter to Harry to read. Harry thought for a moment.

"It's not Ron and Hermione, they're not having sex yet. I don't know who it is."

"Well, I hope whoever they are, their families are supporting them and their decision." Remus said as Harry leaned against his shoulder. "You know if anything happened like that, you could come to us. Tell us anything."

"I know." Harry said softly. "And you'll still love me no matter what."

"That's right." Remus patted Harry's knee. "Well, I'll sign this and get Dad to sign for Draco."

"Hey, Draco, do you know who's pregnant at school?" Harry asked as Draco walked into the sitting room.

"Why?" Draco asked sharply.

"We're going to get to learn birth control at school." Harry handed Draco the letter which Draco read quickly.

"Um…yes, I do know." Draco said, sitting down in the chair next to the sofa. "Hermione found them in an empty classroom having a big row about the baby and told me about it. We told Dumbledore. The girl's going to try to finish school but…the baby's due in May."

"Wow." Harry tried to think of who it could be. "Do I know them?"

"Yes. I'm sure you'll hear once we get back to school, but I gave my word not to tell." Draco smoothed his hair. "Papa, Corbin invited me over for dinner, could I go?"

"Of course. What's he making?"

"Indian food."

"Sounds nice." Remus smiled.

"So, I'll see you tonight." Draco stood. "Bye." He ruffled Harry's hair. "Bye."

"Twat!" Harry hit Draco's hand away.

"Have fun, Draco." Remus said with a smile.

"Draco and Corbin write a lot when we're at school." Harry commented, once Draco was out of the room.

"Yes, I think it's good." Remus nodded. "It helps Draco not to be so jealous of you."

"Jealous of me?" Harry asked with surprise.

"Corbin is the only person who is his alone, not someone who loved you first."

"Dad didn't love me first."

"No…but his loyalty was to you and me." Remus said softly.

"Oh." Harry thought about that for a long moment. "Well, I'm glad Draco has Corbin. He's nice."

"He is nice."

"He's a lot like Dad."

"He is. But don't tell either of them that." Remus laughed.

"So, I get you and Dad all to myself tonight."

"Why does that sound ominous?" Remus tickled Harry.

"Could we take a drive? Watch the sunset?"

"I think we can manage that." Remus stood up. "I'll tell Grams and Gramps and you get Dad."

"All right." Harry ran up to the library where Cassius was working on a report for work.

"Can I drive?" Harry grabbed the keys from the hook before Cassius could get to them.

"Sure." Cassius answered, winding a scarf around Remus's neck.

"I will be in the car, you know." Remus said as Cassius held up a thick winter coat for Remus to put on. "Where it's warm."

"I thought we could take a walk on the beach." Cassius said with a shrug as he buttoned up the coat.

"Mmm." Remus held up his hands. "Do I get mittens too?"

"Absolutely. You have to find them." Cassius grinned as Remus scowled and turned to search through the basket where spare mittens, gloves, hats and scarves were kept. "Get your coat, Harry."

"Got it." Harry had already pulled his coat on. He grabbed a mismatched pair of mittens along with a hat and took his Gryffindor scarf off the peg.

"And I've got the hot chocolate." Cassius levitated the large thermos while he pulled on his long black coat. "All set."

Harry raced out the door to get to the car first with Cassius and Remus walking hand in hand behind him.

During the ride, Harry got Remus to tell stories of the Marauders which made them all laugh. The walk on the beach, although windy and chilly, was fun too. They were back home in time for dinner with Tabby and Moody before playing a game of pool. Harry knew he would be homesick when he went back to Hogwarts in a few days time.

"That's so romantic." Hermione sighed as Ginny grinned.

"What is?" Ron asked as he walked into the Common Room with Harry.

"Ginny got a rose from Draco asking her to tea on Valentine's Day, it'll be their first official date." Hermione pointed to the flower that Ginny was twirling in her hands.

"Bastard." Ron grumbled. "Showing up the rest of us."

"Do we have any plans for Valentine's Day?" Hermione asked

"Of course we do!" Ron blurted out. "Merlin, Hermione, I'm not a complete idiot, you know. I've been saving up for weeks."

"I wasn't saying you were, I just needed to know if I needed to finish my homework sooner so we could have the day together." Hermione smiled lovingly.

"Oh, right." Ron muttered. "Well, yes, we do have plans, but that's all I'm telling you. They're a surprise."

"Good." Hermione nodded, reaching her hand out to Ron. "You and Harry finished your Potions essays?"

"Yes." Ron sat down on the couch next to Hermione and kissed her cheek, whispering something in her ear.

"Let me see them." Hermione's hand was still out. "Come on."

"Susan already looked mine over." Harry said, dropping his book bag. He and Susan had been dating three months now. She insisted on looking over all his homework. His grades, except in Potions, had all improved.

"Oh, that's good." Hermione said, her smile a little stiffer than it had been a moment ago.

"You can revise mine all you want." Ron said, pulling her onto his lap.

"Why, thank you." Hermione said with a smile.

Okay - what areRon 's plans forHermione? Best idea will get used. :-) Because I've no clue. :-)