It had been five months since James was born and the family couldn't have been happier. He was growing fast and already learning to do basic things like laughing and cooing. Hermione was planning on going over to Ginny and Harry's while Harry and Ron go to Hogsmead for some bonding time. Hermione and Ron apparated to their home and immediately Harry and Ron left. Hermione walked into the living room where Ginny was holding little James in her arms.
"How are you Ginny?" Hermione asked her sister in law as she gave her a hug. "And how are you James?"
"WE are doing absolutely wonderful. Goodness I can't believe he's already five months old and he's growing so fast!" Ginny told her.
"He is getting so big! May I hold him?" Hermione asked. Ginny nodded and handed him over to his godmother.
"Can you believe it? It feels like yesterday we were just at Hogwarts and now here we are, all married and you just had a baby!" Hermione said.
"I'm completely overwhelmed. I feel so old. I'm only 21 and already a mum." Ginny admitted.
"Well don't worry I'm almost 22! At least we're all getting old together!" Hermione told her. Hermione looked down and James was wide awake. She grabbed his little hand and he held onto her finger tightly. "Oh goodness Ginny, he is so adorable. He looks almost exactly like Harry!"
"I know it's incredible what genes can do huh? He just looks around everywhere always amazed and trying his best to talk!" Ginny looked down at her son and talked to him. "You are such a cutie pie James! Hi! It's mum how are you? You're such a good baby!"
Hermione laughed and looked at Ginny. She was such a good mother already. She couldn't wait to be one. Just then James started to get cranky and Ginny knew what that meant.
"Oh I think someone's ready for bed! Hermione can I take him? He's getting tired." Ginny asked her.
"Of course." Hermione handed him over and followed Ginny up to their room. Ginny sat down in the rocking chair and grabbed a bottle for James. Hermione sat down on their bed and watched in amazement. Ginny slowly fed James and he eventually fell asleep in his mother's arms.
"He's even more adorable when he's sleeping." Hermione admitted.
"Yes he is. He sleeps very well too. The only time he cries at night is when he's hungry. It's extremely tiring. But I love him so much. I'm just so afraid of the future. I don't ever want him to grow up now." Ginny admitted.
Hermione giggled and said "Oh it happens to everyone. We all grow up. Before you know it, we'll be going to King's Cross to take our kids to Hogwarts."
Ginny laughed and said "NO I can wait for that! THAT is when we are OFFICIALLY old!"
Hermione and Ginny continued to talk and Ginny soon put James in his crib. They moved downstairs to the kitchen and talked some more until the boys came home. It was about three in the afternoon when the boys finally came home.
The boys came home with bags in their hands which was surprising because the girls never thought in a million years that they'd see their husband actually do some shopping. Ron especially had the biggest surprise of all. He had cut his hair.
"OH my goodness Ron! You cut your hair!" Hermione screamed shocked.
"Do you not like it?" Ron asked.
"I absolutely love it! It works for you!" Hermione laughed and Hermione and Ginny ran over to give their husbands hugs and kisses.
"Where's little James Gin?" Harry asked Ginny.
"He's sleeping. Been sleeping for almost two hours now. So what did you boys do today?" Ginny asked anxiously.
"Well we caught up with some Hogwarts boys today like Neville, Dean, and Seamus. All of them are engaged! Then we went to do some shopping for you girls too!" Harry announced.
"You guys went SHOPPING? As in went into stores and bought actual THINGS?" Hermione joked.
"YES we actually did. We felt for all you both do, we'd return the favor." Ron said and they all went into the living room to sit down. Both the girls awed and Ron went first.
"Alright this," Ron took out a few packages out of a blue bag. "is for little James." He held it up and it said "Little Quidditch Player".
Ginny grasps the shirt and said "Oh how adorable! How do you know he's going to be a quidditch player?"
"It's in our blood Ginny! Both of his parents played so he should as well." Ron then grabbed another package and they all heard James upstairs crying.
"Oh well just in time! James can see all his presents! I'll be right back." Ginny went up the stairs to grab James.
"Ok. Hermione these are for you." Ron handed Hermione a few new books, a journal, a new pink blouse, and a beautiful silver bracelet. Hermione gasped at all the wonderful gifts, but the silver bracelet really amazed her.
"OH MY RON! These are wonderful! This is TOO much sweetie!" Hermione gaped at all of the things she received staring at them like it was gold. Ginny came downstairs with James in her arms.
"What did you get Hermione?" Ginny asked.
"Ron got me books, a blouse, a journal and this ABSOLUTELY STUNNING bracelet!" Hermione showed her and Ginny gasped as well. "That is a beauty! Oh Ron I didn't know you could be so romantic!"
"I can be at times!" They all laughed and Hermione moved closer to Ron to give her husband a kiss. Next was Harry's turn and he started opening his packages as well. "Alright little James, daddy got something for you as well!" He pulled out a small little rattle and a few other toys that made plenty of noise. He gave James the rattle and he began to observe it, having no idea what it is. Ginny guided him and shook his little hand making the rattle make noise. James giggled loudly and it made all four of them laugh as well.
"Oh he loves it! That's his new favorite toy now!" Ginny said and gave her son a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you both for doing this, honestly, it wasn't needed!"
"Oh yes it was! You both do so much for us and we just wanted to let you know that we love you both very much. And THESE, are for you Ginny!" Harry pulled out a wonderful journal as well, a beautiful floral scarf, a photo album, and a locket.
"OH HARRY THERE WONDERFUL!" Ginny kissed Harry thank you as well. Ginny put James down on the ground while he played with his new toys amazed. All four of them watched little James play and laugh and continued to chat. Soon enough, Ron and Hermione left home.
They popped into their living room and they went up to their room for some rest. Though it was only seven o'clock, they were both exhausted.
"Thank you so much for our gifts Ron. It was wonderful thing you both did for me and Ginny." Hermione said while getting changed.
"You're very welcome. You both seem to love the gifts." Ron said and sat in bed.
"Of course we love them. We love anything you boys give us!" Hermione scooted next to Ron in their bed and put her head back on the pillow. Ron moved closer to her and gave her a kiss. Hermione backed away and moved closer to cuddle into Ron's chest where she soundly fell asleep.
The next morning, Hermione was the first one to wake up. She was always the first one to wake up for work, but this morning she woke up extremely early. It was six and she didn't have to go to work till nine. She looked at her bedside and Ron was soundly sleeping. She smiled and all of a sudden felt a rush of sickness go through her body. Hermione never really felt like this on a usual morning. Then the wave of sickness grew stronger and she ran to the bathroom. She opened the bathroom door and automatically went to the toilet. She opened the seat of the toilet and threw up violently. The sound of her loud vomiting had woken up Ron. He got up confused and went to check on her.
He stepped in the bathroom and smelled the aroma of disgusting vomit. "Hermione?"
Hermione was still puking and Ron went over to help her. He pulled her hair back from her face and rubbed her shoulder. "Hermione are you ok?"
Hermione got her head out of the toilet and slumped down next to the wall. "I'm throwing up Ron. Do you think I'm ok?" Hermione told him.
Ron went to sit in front of Hermione and said "Why are you throwing up?"
"I don't know. I've never thrown up in the morning. Maybe it was something I ate last night. Food poisoning." Hermione said.
"Yeah maybe that's it." Ron said. And with that, Hermione felt that same rush of nausea and popped her head back in the toilet. Ron proceeded to rub her back and try his best to make her feel better. Hermione finally finished vomiting and went to brush her teeth.
"Hermione, I don't think you should go to work if you're throwing up and feel sick." Ron suggested. He examined her pale face and touched her hair.
"No I'll be fine. I think it's just a little food poisoning that's all." Hermione wiped her mouth and walked to exit the bathroom, but it only resulted in her head making her feel dizzy and almost falling over. Luckily, Ron caught her and said "Food poisoning huh? No you definitely aren't going to work. I'm going to call them and tell them that today you aren't going. Come on, I'll help you to bed."
Hermione nodded her head and Ron took her slowly and carefully back to their bedroom. "Lay down." Ron set Hermione down on the bed and tucked her in.
"I really don't want to stay home." Hermione said.
"I know you don't but you have to. You're not feeling great. Tomorrow if you feel alright than you can go. Ok?" Ron told her. She nodded and it was time for Ron to get ready for work. He put on his usual uniform and went downstairs to make something for Hermione to eat. He came back up with eggs, bacon, and toast. He set it down and Hermione quickly got up to eat. She gulped the breakfast down quickly.
"Geesh Hermione, I guess you were hungry huh?" Ron asked as he watched her eat.
Hermione wiped her mouth and said "I really guess so. I don't know why I even did that. That was so not lady like of me sorry." Hermione laughed at herself and so did Ron. He bent down and gave her a kiss.
"It's alright love. Ok well I'm going to head out now. If you need me you know where I am." Ron tucked Hermione back in and when Ron left she fell asleep.
Hermione shockingly slept through the whole day. Her stomach growled from hunger. Her head was still a little dizzy but not as much as this morning. It was only three in the afternoon and Ron would be home soon. She went downstairs and made herself some lunch. She made a little extra incase Ron came home. Sure enough, once she finished, Ron walked through the door. "I'm home." Ron announced. Hermione smiled and walked over to give her husband a sweet hug and kiss. "How was work?"
"Same old. Not much today." Ron sat down at the dining room table. "Are you feeling better? When I left, you fell right asleep."
"Yes, I'm much better. I think it was something I ate. Or maybe it just might be the stomach flu. But I think I might go to the Healers tomorrow just to make sure nothing major is wrong." Hermione told him. Ron grabbed her hand and said "I'm sure everything is fine."
He kissed her again and they both sat down and had some lunch. After they finished, they moved over to the living room where they looked at old pictures. Hermione went back to sit down next to Ron and they looked through every photo album they had.
Ron and Hermione laughed through their photos that they took through Hogwarts. "Remember that? At Hogsmead? That was so much fun!" Hermione said.
Ron pointed to another photo which was taken at Harry and Ginny's wedding. "Wow can't believe they got married over a year ago. Time goes by way too fast." Hermione said.
"Our year anniversary is almost here." Ron reminded Hermione.
"I know. You think I forgot? Of course I didn't." Hermione leaned her head on his shoulder.
"It's only just been a year since I got married to you, but it feels like an eternity. In a good way." Ron said. Hermione smiled and leaned in to give her husband a kiss. They both continued to look through the photo album and soon came upon their wedding pictures. It was the best night of their lives and they were both glad they could now spend their rest of their lives together. They both finished looking at photos and went up to bed. Tomorrow, Hermione would be going to the Healers to make sure there wasn't anything majorly wrong.
The next morning, Hermione woke up at the same time as yesterday. Her head was pounding and she had the same sick feeling in her stomach. Her forehead was wet with sweat and now the vomit was traveling up her throat fast. She got out of bed and ran to the bathroom. Ron heard her throwing up again and ran to the bathroom.
"Hermione?" Ron said. All that responded back to Ron was the sound of Hermione's vomiting. Hermione sickness soon sided down and she felt incredibly unpleasant and overwhelmed with pain. Ron again comforted Hermione and did his best to make her feel better.
"I feel awful." Hermione cried. Ron brought her into his chest for a hug. "It's ok. Do you want me to go to the Healer with you today?"
"No, I'll just go by myself. I'll keep you informed." Hermione said and went to freshen up. Ron got ready as well and soon he went off to work while Hermione went off to St. Mungos.
She stepped into the foyer and went up to the sixth floor. She went up to the front desk and gave her name. She was asked to sit down and wait for her time to go in.
Hermione sat down for about half an hour reading a book until she heard her name called. "Hermione Weasley?" Hermione lifted her head up and raised her hand.
"You can come in now. Go to the third door on your left and wait inside. Healer Mckinley will be with you in a few moments." The lady told her. Hermione nodded and went on in. She sat down on the chair and waited. She hoped that nothing major was wrong with her. Soon enough, Healer Mckinley came in.
"Hello Hermione. I'm Healer Mckinley. How are you?" She introduced herself to Hermione.
Hermione stood up and said "Hello I'm doing wonderful."
"Please sit." Healer Mckinley said. Hermione sat and she continued. "So what seems to be the problem Hermione?"
"Well I've been throwing up in the morning and feeling very nauseas. And I would just eat everything in sight after I just threw up. I came here to make sure that nothing is wrong." Hermione told her.
"Well we can just run a few tests for you and we will see how you are. You don't mind being here for an hour or so do you?" Healer Mckinley asked. Hermione nodded a no and so they ran the tests. Through every single test, it was agony for Hermione. But they finally finished and Hermione was now seated down again and waiting for her results.
Healer Mckinley walked in with her results. Hermione braced herself for whatever she was going to be told. "Well Hermione, I can tell you now that nothing is extremely wrong and that you will be happy with your result."
"I don't really understand Healer Mckinley." Hermione said confused.
"Ok well we ran the tests and you are pregnant Mrs. Weasley." Healer Mckinley told her. Hermione's expression was filled with absolute shock. Hermione sat in utter silence and now knew what her symptoms were all about. That explained everything, the morning sickness, the vomiting, and the hunger.
"Mrs. Weasley?" Healer Mckinley asked. Hermione came back from her blanked out state and said "I'm so sorry, umm I guess I'm just in a little bit of shock. I couldn't believe that I didn't see this coming myself."
"It's alright." Healer Mckinley laughed. "Not a lot of women see the symptoms and spot pregnancy themselves. Also, with your pregnancy, you are two months along exactly Mrs. Weasley." Healer Mckinley knew that she recognized that name. Then she dug into her brain again and she knew. "Excuse me Mrs. Weasley, but I hope you don't mind me asking, are you friends with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley?"
Hermione was absolutely stunned at her question. "Yes I am."
"Goodness are you really? But I thought your name was Hermione GRANGER?" She asked.
"Yes but umm I am married to Ron Weasley and Harry Potter is my brother in law." Hermione was proud of saying that.
"OH MY GOD! I cannot believe that I have the privilege to meet you! I heard so much about you and about the war and everything!" Healer Mckinley sat down next to her just wanting to talk to her all day.
"Well thank you, really we are nothing special at all." Hermione said.
"Nothing special? You three saved the wizarding world! I was absolutely amazed when I heard that three teenagers came to save the entire wizarding world and defeated Voldemort!" Healer Mckinley stopped herself knowing she might have said too much and it was inappropriate to talk about this subject. "I'm so sorry Mrs. Weasley. Excuse my inappropriate and childish behavior. I know this subject must be extremely uncomfortable for you. I just wanted to say that the whole wizarding world owes you three the biggest favor. You three showed GREAT GREAT bravery, courage, and loyalty. I give you three credit. You truly are my heroes."
Hermione smiled widely from her words. It's only been four years since the war and Harry, Ron, and her were still recognized as heroes and were being credited. "Well thank you very much. It was definitely a hard time for all of us to go through, but we stuck together. But it wasn't just us three, others fought as well. Ok, I think I should be heading home. Thank you so much Healer Mckinley." Hermione stood up and shook her head.
"The pleasure is all mine! I am glad to help Hermione! I will be your Healer throughout your whole pregnancy process and please do not mind to call to ask any questions." Healer Mckinley said. Hermione shook her hand one more time and headed home. Now she couldn't wait to tell Ron the news. This was what they were both waiting for their whole time in their relationship. Now it was really happening. Hermione touched her stomach which she now knew was her child. She would do everything in her power to keep it safe and loved.
Hermione got home and surprisingly Ron was already home. It was only 2 in the afternoon and he was early. Ron got up when he saw her come through the door.
"Hey you. Is everything alright?" Ron asked. Hermione smiled and said "Yes. More than alright. Why are you home so early?"
"I wanted to come and check on you and make sure you were alright, but I came home and you weren't home yet." Ron said.
"Aw how sweet of you." Hermione went up to her husband who was a soon to be father and gave him a deep kiss. "Well I went to the Healers today and I don't have anything bad wrong with me, but"
"But what?" Ron asked. Hermione guided him towards the living room to sit to tell him the big news. "Hermione tell me you're making me extremely nervous now."
"Again, I went to the Healers and she told me that I" Hermione now had so many thoughts running through her mind. Would Ron be happy or upset that she was pregnant? She wanted to tell him so badly but she was afraid of Ron's response.
"Hermione please tell me. Whatever it is, I'll always be here for you. Are you sick? Ill?" Ron asked now impatient and nervous than ever.
"No none of that. Umm Ron," Hermione grabbed his hands and continued. "I'm pregnant."
Hermione stared right into his eyes and his face expression was pretty stolid.
"Say something please." This was the part Hermione dreaded most. Ron face immediately changed from stolid to excited and happy. He smiled and shouted "ARE YOU REALLY?"
Hermione smiled back and Ron jumped to hug her. "OH MY GOD THIS IS WONDERFUL HERMIONE! THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED!" Ron looked right into her eyes and said "You've made my life Hermione. And now that we're finally started a family, I can't thank you enough." Ron bent down and gave her a passionate kiss.
"You've made my life also Ron. Well I'm glad you took the news well. I was definitely shocked and I know you are too." Hermione said.
"Of course I am. But I'm so overly excited you have no idea." Ron stood them both up and pulled her in for a tight hug.
"A little too tight Ron. There is a little one you're now squishing." Hermione joked.
Ron pulled away and said "Oh gosh, sorry." He looked into her eyes and put his hand on Hermione's stomach. "This will be the most beautiful and intelligent baby ever."
Hermione looked up to his eyes as well and couldn't do anything but smile and think the same. "I love you Ron."
"I love you too Hermione." Ron bent down on his knees and lifted Hermione's shirt. "And I love YOU too." Ron kissed Hermione's almost showing pregnant stomach and that made Hermione laugh. Ron came back up and pressed his forehead against hers. "I love you so much."
They've known each other for almost half their lives, they became friends, and their friendship soon evolved into something more. It took them a while to get to where they are, but now they were married and now expecting a new baby and nothing else could be better.
Yes I know some of you have been dying for this to FINALLY be happening! I deeply apologize for taking so long to update lately! I tried my absolute best! I really enjoy this chapter because it really does bring their marriage to a whole new level! Thank you again to all the people who have reviews and put this story on alert and favorites list! Please continue to review and read the story. I will update as soon as I can!