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Trouble in the Sweet Shop

Chapter 18

Back to the present day and Hermione was awaiting a response from a shocked Harry.

"So Ginny knew?" Hermione was silent, she thought it best to give him some time to process what he had heard.

"But I've been owling Ginny since we left, why wouldn't she tell us? Why didn't you tell us Hermione?"

"And say what Harry, "Hi just to let you know I've fallen for your enemy, had a child with and married him"? It's not something you say over Owl. I was waiting for you to come back and I swear I was gonna tell you, but you never came home. You never even wrote to say how you were. And with the whole Ron situation, there is no way you could have carried on with your mission with his mind on me and Draco"

"We came home though Hermione, we came home and you went to your parents, you ran out on us to him. Hermione you were with Ron, he asked you to marry him! How could you betray us like that?" This hurt Hermione, she had expected Harry to understand. Draco was silent as ever and sat with his hand on his wife's back, trying to calm her down. When they had first got together, Draco had learnt to allow Hermione to fight her own battles. Only stepping in when she needed help.

"I made it perfectly clear to Ronald that we were over. It's not my fault he deluded himself into thinking we would get back together. I'm not going to feel guilty for being happy Harry. I have had an amazing life without you. You weren't there for me when I needed you. I understand you had a job but you can't go mad at me for finding happiness. I was all alone, Ginny was at school and I was starting a new job, I found Draco and he needed me. Don't get me wrong it wasn't easy at first, we had our arguments but we love each other and we love our son." Silence had erupted in the restaurant, curious eyes were watching the scene unfold, Draco stood and offered his hand to Hermione who took it.

"We better go and pick up Scorp" He was trying to stay calm but his eyes were saying something different. It was fair to say Draco wanted to rip into Potter.

"It's been 5 years Harry, I've grown up. Call me when you have, if you want a friendship again." And with that, the Malfoy's left the building.

"GINNY!" Harry burst into the Burrow, calling for the young witch. He had moved back here with Ron when they returned, planning on finding their own places soon. He popped his head into the kitchen and upon finding it empty, ran up the stairs, taking them two at a time.

"Gin?"

"In here" Harry walked into Ginny's room where she was lying on her bed reading The Daily Prophet.

"Why didn't you tell me about Hermione and Malfoy?" She looked over, dreading the forthcoming conversation and set down the paper. After sitting up she motioned for Harry to take a seat. He obliged and Ginny thought for a moment about how to explain herself.

"It wasn't my place." She simply said, keeping her voice neutral, this could cause a huge argument, he knew she should have told them but it wasn't her news. Hermione was her friend, closer than a friend and she liked it that way.

"Don't be stupid Gin, it's Malfoy. Surely you didn't think it was ok to let her go on with him?" Harry was getting angry, he was prepared for an argument.

"No Harry, I think you're wrong. She's a big girl and they obviously love each other. I wasn't going to go blurting out my best friends personal life."

"So what? For 5 years you've lied to everyone, told them she was doing what? Living like a muggle? Travelling? What does everyone else think she was doing?" Ginny took a deep breath and looked up into Harry's eyes. She really didn't want to tell him but she had no choice. Deep down she always knew she would get found out, but she wasn't ready to give up that side of her life. It was a little selfish perhaps but she enjoyed being the only one who Hermione allowed into their private life. The only one in her old life who saw Draco's loving nature towards his wife and son. The only one who saw the adoration in his eyes when Hermione stepped in a room, also sometimes the guilt that he carried for being so heartless and mean to her. It was clear Hermione had forgiven him completely. Ginny knew this was true love, there was no way she was going to ruin it because Harry and Ron wouldn't agree.

"They all know. Most of it, anyway. They know Hermione is married and has a child, although none of them have met Scorpious."

4 years ago...

Ginny had just arrived home from spending the day with Hermione, she was shocked to see that her Best friend had grown so much. She was no longer the bushy haired bookworm that spent every minute in the day learning, she was a mother and wife and held so much responsibility. On the outside Hemione looked the same, her toned down, now wavy hair was still the same shade of chocolate and she still had a light array of freckles on her face. Even though she had had a child, her body was still the same as Ginny remembered; small, petite, tan. But there was also something new there, a sparkle in her eye, the small smile she couldn't help but show as she looked at her small bundle. Hermione was happy, happier than she had ever been.

She knew she had to tell her family the news, it wouldn't be fair to hide this from them. Although it is uncertain how they would react to the news. Walking into the kitchen she saw her mother, cooking and preparing for the next meal. Ginny plonked herself at the table, looking down at the wood, tracing patterns with her fingers.

"Mum..." Catching Molly's attention, the older woman walked over and sat down.

"I saw Hermione today..."

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