Cairo Nights- Chapter 14
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"I'm scared Bill. I don't know the first thing about being a mum." She said as they remained on the bathroom floor.
"And I don't know anything about being a dad." He said as he smiled at her
Hermione looked up at Bill. "You grew up looking after Charlie, the twins, Percy, Ron and Ginny, you atleast sort of know what it's like. Me on the otherhand.."
"I know love, but you're not alone, you've got me, you've got Charlie, you've friends and people that love you to help. You're not alone Hermione." He said with a smile. "I'm just as nervous as you are, believe me." He said as she felt his hand move to her back in a bid to reassure her.
Hermione smiled. "You're going to be a great dad Bill. I see the way your brothers and Ginny look up to you, it's like you're their second dad." She said.
Bill smiled. "You're absolutely right love. If I can get through a childhood with Fred and George I can tackle anything." He said as he laughed.
Hermione smiled as Bill pressed his lips to her forehead and pulled her into his body.
Charlie apparated into Hermione's flat and began looking for both of them, eventually finding them in the bathroom.
"Sorry to interrupt this picture perfect moment." Smiled Charlie.
Hermione smiled softly as she wiped her eyes as Charlie kneeled down to her level. "You alright love?" He asked.
Hermione nodded.
"Don't worry I set Mum right about everything. She wanted to come round, apologise, but dad talked her out of it, told her to give you some space and you'd come around when you we're ready."
"Thanks Charlie." Said Hermione softly.
"Well I don't know about you two, but I don't really fancy spending the night on the bathroom floor." Hermione chuckled softly. "So how about I go and make us some tea and we retreat to a more comfortable setting."
Bill and Hermione each shot Charlie a look.
"I meant the living room, you dir.. Never mind, come on." Said Charlie as he helped Hermione up first and started to walk away.
"What no help for me?" Teased Bill as he watched Hermione and Charlie head towards the living room as Charlie leant into Hermione.
"Nope" He chuckled as they approached the living room.
"Now you go put your feet up and Bill can give me a hand with the tea." He said as Hermione walked over and sat down on the lounge as Bill followed Charlie into the kitchen.
"So how did it really go with mum?" Asked Bill who took over for Charlie who was trying to work out how the Muggle kettle worked.
"I just told her that Hermione's not her and that she thinks of her like a second mum and when she told her about the baby, she didn't expect for mum to go off at her like she did and that she was out of order."
Bill smiled as the kettle rang out. "Thanks Charlie." He said as he poured their tea and headed into the living room, cups in hand to find Hermione curled up in the corner of lounge with her eyes closed.
Bill sat his cup of tea down and grabbed a blanket off the back of the lounge and covered Hermione as he kissed her forehead causing her to move slightly before snuggling in further to lounge as a soft groan emitting from her lips causing Bill and Charlie to smile as they took in seats in the two spare arm chairs with their teas in hand and the sipped and began discussing the night and how they along with Hermione would deal with Molly tomorrow along with Bill and Hermione's plan to speak to the ministry about the reversal of the obliviate charm.
Meanwhile Molly and Arthur had returned to the hotel and we're getting ready for bed.
Arthur walked up behind Molly who was in the bathroom staring at herself in the mirror. He put his hand on her shoulder.
"It'll be alright dear. They just need some time. Let's get some sleep eh." He said as he smiled.
"Yes, yes, go on. I'll be right there." She said as her hand reached up and covered her husband's hands as the argument from earlier in the night ran through her mind.
Meanwhile Harry and the rest of the Weasleys were gathered in Harry and Ginny's room discussing what had eventuated at dinner.
"I can't believe Hermione stood up to your mum like that actually." Said Harry.
George laughed. "Oh I know it looked like mum was about to grow another head out of shock."
"We should go and see how she is" Said Ginny. "I can't believe mum said those things to her."
Harry put his arm around Ginny. "Let her be with Bill tonight, let her calm down and we can see her in the morning." He said as he pulled her into him and kissed her temple.
George and Fred looked over at Harry. "When did you get so wise Potter?" Asked George.
Harry smiled and chuckled. "Well someone has to be the wise one since Hermione isn't here."
The three of them laughed as they continued to talk into the night.
The next morning came around fast and Bill and Charlie awoke to the smell of bacon coming from the kitchen. They both groaned as they opened their eyes slowly Bill sniffing the air as his werewolf senses took front and centre.
"Where's Hermione. You don't think she…"
"She's in the kitchen." Groaned Bill as he stretched his hands over his head before getting up.
"Did you just smell her?" Asked Charlie slowly.
"Yes, but I also smelled the bacon." He said as he teased as he walked into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around Hermione who stood at the stove making the rest of their breakfast.
"Morning." He whispered in her ear as she felt his lips connect with her shoulder.
"Mmmm" She groaned as she closed her eyes.
"Alright, alright enough of that, atleast until we've had breakfast." Said Charlie as he walked in on them.
Hermione blushed. "Sorry." She said as she finished serving up breakfast.
"So are you going to see Mum today?" Asked Charlie as he took a bite out of some toast.
Hermione nodded. "But first we're going to the ministry."
Charlie looked at Bill with his eyebrows raised and looked at her. Bill knew exactly what Charlie was getting at.
"We're going to talk to them about the reversal of the obliviate charm Hermione cast on her parents and see how they're coming about fixing it."
"Alright, well I've got to check in with Romania. What time are you meeting mum and I'll make sure I'm here." He said as he drunk the last of his tea.
"We don't actually know how long we're going to be at the ministry and you've great Charlie so supportive of Bill and I and standing up to your mum, but this is something that we need to do together, alone." Said Hermione as she waited for Charlie to react, instead he got up walked over to her and bent down so he was at eye level with her.
"I know my mum can be over bearing love, but remember this is your child, Bill's child, remember to stand up for what you want, don't let my mum bully you into doing what she thinks is right."
"I will" She said as she smiled.
"Good" Said Charlie as he hugged her. "Besides Bill will be there and I know he won't let mum pressure you into anything love, remember to let him, let him step up and stand up for you and the baby okay? I know you can stand up for yourself. I mean Merlin love I witnessed it last night. But let him alright, it's a wolf thing, protecting is pack you know."
Hermione chuckled. "Did you just call me a wolf?" She asked as they withdrew from the hug and stood up.
"No." He said as Hermione shot him a look rethinking his answer. "Yes, but I mean it as a compliment."
Bill sat as he watched on. "Don't take it to heart love; he's just been spending too much time around dragons and animals." He said as he laughed. "Come on, we better get ready, we've got to be at the ministry soon." He said as he picked up the dishes off the table and put them over in the sink before walking back to Hermione and Charlie.
"Well, looks like everything is good here. I better be heading back to Romania."
"I'll walk you to the Floo." Said Bill as he kissed Hermione before heading out with Charlie as Hermione finished cleaning up with the flick of her wand and headed towards the bathroom.
"Firecall me after you finish with Mum alright?"
"Yeah I will. Thanks Charlie, for everything." He said as they hugged each other before Charlie stepped into the Floo.
Bill ran his hands through his hair and headed to the bedroom to find Hermione standing there in muggles jeans, button up shirt and jacket and boots with her hair in a low side bun.
"Hey, you almost ready to go?" He asked as he walked in the room and pulled off his shirt and grabbed another one from the closet.
Hermione turned to see a shirtless Bill standing there. She walked toward him smiling softly as she placed her hand on his chest before kissing his chest. Bill smiled as he looked down at Hermione.
"Uhh love, we're going to be late." He said as hands went down to her head tilting it up as their eyes met, her lips broke contact with his skin. "I can't believe I let her stop." He thought to himself.
"Mmmm, well maybe you shouldn't walk around topless tempting a hormonal pregnant witch" She said as she ran his hands over his chest.
Bill pulled her in close and wrapped his hand around her waist and lent down to her to ear. "I promise I'll make it up to you later."
"You're going to make me wait when I'm all pent up." She purred as her hands ran up and down his chest.
"And here I thought you being pent up before a meeting with my mother would be a good thing." He said as he smiled as he pulled away from her.
Hermione smiled at him. "Mmmm, well I'm going to hold you to that Bill Weasley." She said as she let her hand run down his torso, trailing off as it reached the waistband of his sleep pant.
"Where are you going?" He asked as Hermione began to walk away.
"I'm going to wait for you in the living room, because when you take off your pants I won't be held responsible for my actions." She called out as she walked out of the room causing Bill to smirk.
5 minutes later Bill walked into the living room to find Hermione waiting for him by the Floo.
"I'm glad to see your wearing pants." She commented.
"I thought you'd be disappointed actually." He smirked as they stepped in the Floo arm in arm as Bill yelled for the Ministry of Magic arriving in the atrium moments later.
They walked over to the lift and headed up to the Level 3: Obliviator Headquarters.
"Ah Miss Granger and you must a Weasley I'd recognize your red hair anywhere." Said a tall, middle aged Obliviator with sandy blonde hair.
"Bill Weasley, sir." He said as he extended his hand.
"What can I do for you?" He asked as Hermione began to explain the situation.
"I see. Miss Granger would you produce your wand for me please?" He asked as Hermione pulled out from her holster and handed it over to the Obliviator, who ran some diagnostics over the wand.
"You're a very talented witch Miss Granger, you're wand certainly indicates that as does your reputation." He said as he smiled. "You're obliviate charm is quite strong Miss Granger, perhaps too strong."
Bill pulled her into him as she felt the tears well in her eyes. "Is there any chance of reversing the charm?" He asked nervously.
The Obliviator smiled. "There is certainly a chance Miss Granger, however depending on the true strength of your charm, there may be some memories that will be unable to be recovered. I hope that you understand that." He said seriously.
Hermione nodded. "Yes I understand."
"Now, please provide me with your parent's location and I shall visit them, cast some diagnostic charms and I shall owl you with my progress. Please be aware Miss Granger that there of course a chance that I can reverse your parents memories, however there is also a chance that I may not be successful."
"I understand sir. I appreciate you taking the time to look into this."
"Certainly Miss Granger, you were an integral part is the survival of our world." He said as she smiled before escorting them out.
"Well that was good news." Said Bill.
Hermione smiled. "Atleast there's a chance." She said as she felt Bill squeeze her hand.
"So are you ready to face my mum?" Asked Bill.
Hermione inhaled sharply. "I don't know if I'll ever be ready to face you're mum Bill, but with you there it'll make it a bit easier."
"Not to worry love. I'm not going anywhere." He smiled as they apparated out to the hotel the Weasley's were staying, knowing they would probably be eating breakfast they headed towards the dining room where they spotted a large grouping of red hair. Hermione and Bill smiled at each other as they headed slowly towards them.
Fred, George, stop that right now and pass the eggs to your brother." Said Mrs Weasley.
"Having trouble controlling the twins again mum." Said Bill as Mrs Weasley looked up to find Bill and Hermione standing there.
"Oh Bill, Hermione!" She said as she got up hugged them both. "I'm so glad you're both here. Come sit down and I'll fetch you some breakfast."
"Thanks Mum, but we've already ate. Have you and dad got a minute for us."
"Of course dear." Said Mrs Weasley as she and Arthur got up. "Right you a lot, behave while we're gone no fighting."
"Yes mum" they echoed, the twins voice echoed higher than the rest as Hermione and Bill followed Molly and Arthur upto their room and they closed the door behind them.
"Hermione, Mrs Weasley" They said at the same time.
"I'm sorry Mrs Weasley, go ahead."
"No dear. I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you yesterday. You're brother explained everything. I don't want think you can't come to me about these things Hermione dear."
"I tried to Mrs Weasley, but you tried to make decisions about what was best for myself, Bill and the baby. You wanted me to follow what you thought was right and what you thought my life should be. I was already nervous enough about the baby and when you said that to me. It was like you were saying Ii wasn't good enough to a mother in your eyes. All I hoped for was your support and advice and you made me feel like I wasn't good enough for Bill, to be the mother of his kids" She said as she tears began to flow freely from her eyes.
Mrs Weasley pulled Hermione into a hug. "I'm so sorry dear. I shouldn't have said what I said. I promise you Arthur and I are here for you and Bill and our grandchild. Anything you need dear."
"I just wish my mum was here." She whispered as Bill put a comforting hand on her back.
"I know dear, but I promise I'll be here for you, for any questions, anything you need dear, any advice anything. Alright?"
"Thank you Mrs Weasley."
"Dear after all this time you could at least call me Molly." Smiled Molly
Hermione nodded.
"Mum?" Said Bill as he got her attention.
"Yes dear."
"I need you to promise me that unless we, Hermione and I ask for your advice, that you won't try and dictate our lives or the pregnancy. I know that you want have input, but sometimes you advice can come across as a dictation on how we should live our lives."
"Bill!"Exclaimed Hermione.
"I'm sorry Molly, but what he means is we welcome your advice, but please don't try and dictate how we should live our lives or the pregnancy and our how raise the baby after its born, that's all we ask. You're advice is fine, welcome even, but please don't dictate."
"Because while we love you mum, we know that you're not going to stop giving advice or anything like that. Sorry, but I just know you to well" Said Bill who came up beside his mother.
"Hush Bill of course I will."
Suddenly Arthur who had been quiet this time finally spoke. "Not to worry, I'll be there to rein your mother in when necessary." Smiled Arthur.
"Right well, we best head back down I suspect your brothers will be causing havoc downstairs." Said Arthur as Hermione and Bill led the way hand in hand
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