Epilogue Part 1

September 1st

Preparations were in full swing for the wedding, it had been decided that it would be held in Gryffindor manor at Harry's and Hermione's delight. Harry was helping Neville write his vowels whilst Hermione was out with Luna.

"Why is writing vowels so hard?" Neville sighed putting his quill down

"I don't know what to say mate" Harry said laughing

Neville couldn't help but laugh but he was clearly frustrated it was then that James who had been listening decided to give his two cents to the situation

"Want to know the secret to writing vowels?"

Neville looking up nodded

"For your sake James this better be some good advice or Lily will ring your neck" Sirius laughed. James punched his arm and smiled turning back to Neville he began

"Stop trying to say something utterly amazing and spell binding the secret to writing vowels is to say what you feel each time you are around each other. If you can express that that Luna will know for certain that you truly love her"

Neville looked to have found a new found sense of motivation as he began writing straight away

"Where did you learn the secrets of the trade dad?" Harry laughed

"Ask your mother" James laughed.

Harry was about to respond when Hermione sent a message through his mind

"Are you busy?"

"No I'm just helping Neville write his vowels why what's up?"

"Oh nothing much Luna picked out her wedding dress my water just broke and we picked out the flowers"

"What! You water just broke ok stay calm where are you?"

"Honey I am calm I think you might be freaking out don't worry me and Luna are already at St. Mungo's"

"I'll be there in 2 minutes"

Neville saw Harry go into a state of panic

"What happened is Luna ok?"

Harry gave a brief smiled

"She's fine she's with Hermione who just went into labour"

"Well what are we waiting for lets go now!" Neville quickly answered picking his and Harry's wand up handing it to Harry. The two of them then apparated to the hospital

"So how did Harry take the news that you're in labour?" Luna asked making Hermione comfortable

"Oh you know Harry he panicked and tried to tell me to calm down but he's on his way and I'm sure Neville will be on his way with him as well"

Sure enough 90 seconds later Harry arrived in the private room that Hermione was in Neville not far behind.

"What's happening is she ok how far along is you?" Harry asked in a mad rush

"Harry come here" Hermione motioned with her hand. Harry walked over and Hermione took his hand

"Calm down she is doing fine the healers said I'm only 3 cm along so it will be a little while to go yet stop panicking and relax. Mother to be and daughter will be absolutely fine"

"Sorry I guess I am going a little bit crazy" Harry said looking slightly embarrassed with himself

Hermione laughed

"Don't worry my love its one of the reasons why I love you"

Hermione was about to continue when a healer walked into the room

"Ah your majesty you have arrived, I'm happy to inform you that your wife is doing well and she should be delivering hopefully in the next few hours. Now do you want the magical version of an epidural Mrs Potter?"

"Oh sweet heavens yes, and please call us Harry and Hermione" Hermione smiled

The healer smiled and walked over to Hermione with her wand she whispered an incantation and Hermione's stomach glowed golden before returning to normal.

"Ok Hermione I will be back to check on you in an hour" The healer said leaving the room

Harry moved to sit next to Hermione and took her hand

"So how do you feel?" Harry asked

"I'm ok for the time being but I'm sure as the contractions get worse the pain will get worse and ill become a lot more intolerable so be warned" Hermione smiled

"Don't worry I'm sure I can handle it" Harry laughed

"Famous last words my love famous last words"

An hour later and Hermione's prediction came true her contractions were a lot more frequent her patience was dwindling she was clearly annoyed

"Ok enough is enough get this baby out of me now!" She screamed

Harry knew better than to challenge Hermione when she was feeling normal so he wasn't going to challenge her in her current condition. As if by a miracle the healer walked in.

"So how are we doing?" the healer asked

"If this baby does not come out of me in the next 5 minutes I swear by all the powers of Emmrys I will curse you into oblivion!" Hermione spat venomously

The healer knew it was going to be tough so he check to see how far Hermione was

"well you got your wish Hermione I think your about ready to give birth" this made Hermione stop in her tracks all rage vanished

"What?"

"You're about to become a mum"

The healer charmed the bed to move towards the delivery room Harry by Hermione's side every step of the way

Inside the delivery room things were under way. Harry was supporting Hermione but through all the exhaustion she was struggling

"I can't I can't do it" she sobbed

"Come on Hermione you can do it" Harry supported

"No I can't I can't" she sobbed harder

"Hermione on the next contraction I need you to push it should be in about 20 seconds"

Harry grasped Hermione's hand "Ok baby I know how tired you are but I promise your nearly there one massive effort and it's over one more big effort and we will be parents"

This speech filled Hermione with a new sense of motivation and sure enough the contraction came and Hermione pushed harder than she had ever pushed before then the room went silent. A babies cry filled the room. Their daughter was here.

"Any thoughts on names?" the healer asked

"I was thinking we could name her after our parents?" Hermione asked

"I love it, welcome to the world Emma Lily Potter" Harry said as he cradled his daughter in his arms.