- What were you doing with HER?
- Nothing… We were discussing Julia's new investigation, that's all…
- Sure… and you think that I'm gonna believe that rubbish excuse? You think I haven't seen her touching you and hitting on you?
- What are you talking about honey?
- DO NOT 'HONEY' ME!
- We ARE dating as far as I know! So I can call you Honey if I like it!
- Well… Got news for you… Don't close any closer to me, I don't want to see you anymore!
And she threw him out and he left, depressed, going to Harry and Ginny's small restaurant his sister has opened 5 months ago.
- Hi Ron! How are you?
- Badly… Hermione just… just…
- Oh no!
- Yeah…
- What? What's happening? I understand nothing with your hidden codes!
- Hermione just dumped him…
- Ginny, please! Do you have to say it like that really? Don't you think that I'm depressed enough?
- Why did she dump you?
- Huh…
He looked at them sad and angry.
- She saw me talking with Julia and got crazy jealous… And when I called her 'honey' she went mental and threw me out…
His sister hugged him tightly and he sobbed in her arms.
- Come on mate, we need to go to the Ministry and assist at the new decrees presentations…
- But… you know she's gonna present hers…
- I know but we have to go… you know that…
The 2 men left Ginny at the restaurant and arrived at the Ministry of Magic 15 minutes later. They went to the 15th floor and entered the amphitheater. A lot of wizards and witches were there already but Harry and Ron both had their seats save in 3rd row, with all others aurors. Julia waved at Ron but he ignored her and sat down. The meeting soon started.
- Welcome to this meeting! Now we will start with the Aurors' briefing on new decrees, and then Hermione Granger from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement will present hers. Please welcome on stage Kingsley Shacklebolt, head of Aurors Department.
The black man, famous for his heroic actions during the final battle; came on stage and spoke with his deep, calm and serene voice. He detailed every new law for his department and his speech was followed by a round of applause.
- Now I will leave before she enters the stage…
- No Ron, you stay right here…
He protested but sat down anyway. Hermione entered the stage, she was wearing a light blue dress. She missed a step and felt on the ground. She screamed, scared and Ron, as long as others men in the audience, came rushing at her side. He pushed some of the men and came close to her. She opened her eyes and met his, worried sick. She looked directly at him and smiled:
- Honey…
He smiled back and took her in his arms. He brought her off stage and outside the room without keeping his eyes on her.
- But Mister Weasley… Why are you holding her?
- Mind your own business Mitch… Can't you see she's ill?
- Sorry Mister Weasley…
She discreetly laughed and grabbed his neck to balance.
- Ron… my head hurts…
- Don't worry baby, it's gonna be alright…
They arrived in the hallway. Ron put her down but she got the reflexe to conjure a bag in which she vomited. She started to fall off again so Ron took her arm and steadied her. Harry was joining them.
- Are you OK Hermione?
- No… Ron, could you bring me to the hospital please?
- Of course…
He moved forward and grabbed her hand but she could not move.
- I cannot walk… Could you…
Without hesitation he took her in his arms again and brought her to the hospital. The healer accepted them and took care of Hermione with several complicated spells. She seemed to have find something but asked them to go to St Mungo's hospital.
Ron took Hermione in his arms again and apparated in St Mungo's. He was really scared. The doctor did other examinations on Hermione and then simply asked her:
- Since when do you have not got your periods?
- Excuse-me?
- Since when is your menstrual cycle late?
- I… I don't know… I… I haven't paid attention to it lately… i can't…
- Well it would be approximately three months…
- WHAAAT?
Tears were forming in her eyes and falling down Hermione's cheeks while Ron gaze was alternating between the doctor and his beloved, completely out of it.
- What? I didn't quite…
- I… I'll leave you two to discuss it… I'll be back in a few moments Madam, to do all the required check-ups…
The doctor came out through the door and Ron fixed his gaze on Hermione, who was still crying and smiling silently.
- Required check-ups for what? Honey… Answer me instead of crying… I'm begging you… I'm so scared…
- Ron… I'm… We are…
- What? What?
She silently took his hand, kiss it in the palm and then tenderly put it on her belly. She looked at him smiling. He was staring at his hand on her belly, and it only took a few seconds to click.
- You understand now?
- I'm… I'm…
- You're gonna be a dad…
He stayed a few minutes silent, looking at their entangled hands on her belly which was now the home of a cute little baby-them.
Then he looked up at her and saw all the questioning in her eyes. He caressed her cheek with his other hand.
- I would have never guessed…
- I… I want to keep it, Ron! I'm sorry, it's unexpected but… I won't ask you for anything if you don't want to but I will keep this baby…
- Wait… What? Of course you're gonna ask me things and I will be delighted to do them for you! Why are you saying that?
- In case… In case you don't want it… Because we argued and I…
- Wow! Slow down there… Of course I want this baby… Of course I want it with you… Did someone told you otherwise? I want this baby. And plenty of others with you. I want to build a family with you of course. I want to spend all my life with you, I want… I want you and… Well, if you're interested of course…
She bursted into laughter and threw herself into his arms. She kissed him tenderly on the mouth and assured that she loved him too.
After this moment, the doctor came back into the room:
- So, should we continue?
- Of course we should! Ron answered.
The doctor smiled and proceeded to the examination. They left the hospital one hour later and apparated in front of their home door. They entered the living room and were quite surprised to see the entire Weasley family gathered in silence on their couch and kitchen chairs.
- Is there some bad news? asked Ron.
Everyone jumped and turned to them. Relief was visible on all of their faces. Mrs Weasley grabbed Hermione and held her into a tight hug.
- You are fine then! Harry told us that Ron got you to the hospital wing and we were all waiting for you here… We were worried sick! And YOU, could you call or send a patronus to tell us that she was alright?!
She was blaming her son who was widely smiling.
- Sorry Mum, I was a bit shaken by the news…
- What news?
Hermione looked at her boyfriend, held his hand and moved to the center of the living room, the whole family around them.
- I… We have great news to announce… Ron and I…
- Wait, is that it? Mate?
Ron looked at Harry, astonished.
- Since when do you understand without any word of explanation?
- I mustn't have then…
- Are you two done? Can she deliver the news already?
- Go ahead sweetheart….
- I'm sure I'm right!
- HARRY! Shut up or we're never gonna find out!
- Sorry, sorry…
- I'm pregnant…
- I KNEW IT!
Everyone shouted happily, Mrs Weasley and Ginny louder than the others. Girls grabbed Hermione into a hug and every man jumped on Ron, teasing him about all the usual questions. He answered the ones he could and then everyone suggested some baby names.
Ron was half-listening, half-looking at his beautiful brown haired with of girlfriend. They lovingly smiled at each other. He put his arms around her, bend over and whispered into her ear:
- Thank you… You couldn't make me a happier man… I love you more than anything…
- Thank you. I love you too. And sorry for this morning I was tired, stressed out and probably loaded with hormones already now that I think about it…
He laughed and kissed her gently. When they seperated, all Weasley the family clapped and they quietly finished the day.