A/N Things are getting good. I want to thank FehrlyEvil for the assistance she gave doing the beta reading for chapter 5.

Chapter 6 A Suprizing announcement.

Amy was sitting with her friends one night in October at the Gryffindor Table in the great hall.

"Geoff, you think there will be a common room decorating Contest like there was last year?" Emily wondered.

"Who knows, we did pretty good last year considering circumstances. What with Amy's broken arm and Nearly Headless Nick's problems. If you ask me, we should ask Rick for permission to decorate it just for fun," Geoff suggested.

"With the match between Gryffindor and Slytherin next month, we also better keep our eyes peeled for possible sabotage," Amy said. "Julie you better keep your eyes peeled as well."

"No problem Amy," Julie said.

"Amy, look over there near the entrance, isn't that your mom entering?" Elly wondered.

"I think it might be, wonder what brings her here," Amy said.

"We'll probably find out soon, she looks to be heading this way," Elly pointed out.

"Hi mom," Amy said.

"How is everything? Amy if you could meet me you know where right after dinner I have something to tell you." Ginny said.

"Is it something secretive?" Amy wondered.

"Not really. In fact I find it rather exciting," Ginny said.

"Oh man, what is up with that?" Erica wondered after Ginny had wandered off.

"I have no idea," Amy said. "Groan I have my Japanese Class tonight and won't have time to go there right after dinner."

"So go after class, I'm sure your mom would understand," Emily said.

"I hope so," Amy said.

After dinner, both Amy and Emily grabbed their books and headed for the classroom where their class met. Geoff along with Righta Angle from Ravenclaw was with them, Professor Translet walked in a short time later.

"Konnichi-wa class,"

"Konnichi-wa Translet kykoju," the students said.

They spent most of the time on the lessons. Amy did pretty good, since Shiki tended to help her out on the lessons. After class Amy headed toward the tower. She went as far as the entrance when She thought of something.

"Whoops, I left my favorite quill in the classroom," Amy said. She then, soon as Geoff and Emily were in the portrait hole, went to the secret spot in the wall.

"Moony, Padfoot, and Prongs."

Harry was waiting inside.

"What kept you?" he wondered.

"I had class tonight," Amy said.

"Oh," Harry said. "I'm kind of surprised that Emily and Elly aren't with you, or even Shiki."

"I figured Mom wanted me to come alone, otherwise I would have brought them and possibly Abby as well. I doubt I would have been able to get Joshua here easily. Any idea what is up?"

"None, your mother wouldn't even tell me since she wanted us both to know at the same time."

"She wanted us both to know what?"

"That I'm going to have a baby," Ginny said as she walked into the Main room

Amy's mouth went wide open.

"What about the fact that your last two pregnancies didn't go so well?"

"There is risk that's for sure but who knows this one could prove successful. It would be nice if it did," Ginny said. "After all Amy, you are proof that I am capable of actually giving birth."

"So you think this one will go well and you will actually be able to give birth successfully," Amy said.

"Yes I do," Ginny said.

"Mom, what if it doesn't?"

"Between now and next July we'll just have to see what happens," Ginny said. "How have classes been going for you?"

"They've been going all right. My main concern at this point is the game between Gryffindor and Slytherin."

"I can see why since Marcus is on the team. I'm sure you will figure something out."

"Why worry about it?" Harry said. "After all, I doubt Marcus will try anything funny. Now Higgins is another story."

"He will be out for blood. Thankfully, he's a seventh year," Amy said.

"Josh have much planned against him?"

"Just the basics. We are hoping Slytherin is using the same playbook as last year."

"I think you can safely go now Amy. You can also clue Emily, Abby, and Sylvia in," Harry said.

"What about the rest of my classmates?"

"It's up to you," Ginny said.

Amy then went to the door, Shiki was waiting outside.

"Well?"

"Tell you in a couple minutes," Amy said.

As they went through the common room Amy collected the other second year girls along with Elly and Abigale. Melanie followed them up to the 2nd years room.

"OK Amy spill it before I use a tickling charm on you," Tonya said.

"Well, I managed to figure out what my mom was hiding this morning when she walked up to me at breakfast.

"Well what is it?" Hillary asked her.

"As most of you know, after Hannah's parents died my parents decided to adopt Hannah's infant twin sisters. Well either another baby sister or possibly a baby brother is going to be added to the mix," Amy said.

"You've got to be kidding me. Amy, last year when we were visiting Hagrid for tea that one day, didn't your dad say how she had two miscarriages?" Julie wondered.

"Yes he did, miscarriage doesn't necessarily mean that a person won't be able to give birth someday . It simply means that the body couldn't handle that particular pregnancy," Amy told everyone.

"Repeated miscarriages are of course a matter of concern since it could bring into question whether a person has the ability to take a pregnancy to term. Whether that is the case with Mrs. Potter it's hard to say since she obviously has managed to take a pregnancy to term," Melanie stated from where she was leaning against the door. "I have an older brother who is married and his wife has had that problem."

"Is there anything medically that can be done like at St. Mungos?" Hillary wondered.

"At St. Mungo's maybe but I'm muggle born." Melanie responded. "My brother and his wife decided to adopt and they went through the Ministry of Magic. They found the idea of our existence fascinating enough to want to raise a child from such a home. McGonagall and Dumbledore had to go through alot of work to get my brother and his wife in touch with the appropriate people in the Ministry of Magic."

"Who is Dumbledore as it is?" Shiki wondered.

"He is a real old and famous wizard. He was a teacher here when Hagrid was a student and god I think he was headmaster when our grandparents were here. He stopped by my house over Christmas Holidays last year on personal business not related to his current job as head of the Wizarding Education office," Amy told everyone. "He stepped down at the end of the year prior to our class year starting. So last year was McGonagall's first year as Headmistress."

"I see," Shiki said.

Everyone went to bed shortly after that except for Melanie who had the Duty in the Common Room that night. The next day at breakfast Amy slipped a note to Marcus. That day after DADA and Transfiguration Amy headed for her secret spot. Marcus arrived a few minutes later followed by Dobby with lunch.

"Thanks Dobby," Amy said.

"Amy, why today of all days did you choose to meet here?" Marcus asked.

"A couple things, one I think the prophecy might be true but it's too early to tell."

"The prophecy What prophecy?" He wondered. "Oh wait the one we discussed in your dad's office last spring about his not being the last male in the Potter line. Your mom isn't pregnant is she?"

"Yeah she is. My dad and I found out last night in his sleeping quarters."

"Oh man, I don't even know where Snape sleeps, not that I'd want to know where he sleeps, if he does, as big a crab as he is. You said a couple things."

"What slimy tricks does Higgins have planned this year against Gryffindor? Does this includes any plans to sabotage Gryffindor?"

"Leroy and Cardo generally plan stuff like sabotage on their own and only bring us in on it if we need to know. To be honest, most of the team isn't sure how trustworthy I am, not even our new Chaser Amanda Cornwell. She can throw that Quaffle hard, I've got bruises all over me from trying to block her."

"Why would they not be sure of your trustworthiness. You're a Slytherin after all,"

"Believe it or not Amy you and I are the reason."

"They don't like the fact that you are such close friends with a Gryffindor? Or is it that Leroy suspects you were the one to smuggle his copy of the play book used last year to me, result in it ending up in the hands of the Ministry?"

"Mainly the two of us being friends even if we do try and hide it."

"See what you can find out though."

"I will."

Amy then left her spot and headed for the Great Hall, figuring on visiting Hagrid, when Ritala came barrelling toward her.

"Something up Ritala?"

"Yeah, at dinner time, go to your dad's quarters in clean robes," Ritala said.

"This a private dinner or something?"

"I don't know I was to deliver messages to You, Emily, Elly, Abby, Joshua, Marcus, and Shiki," Ritala told her.

"Ritala, find those people and Geoff and tell them to ramble and scramble at Hagrid's," Amy said. "Give this top priority."

"You got it." Ritala said.

Amy then continued toward the game keepers cottage. Soon as she walked in, Fang jumped on her.

"Down Fang," Amy said.

"He must really like you," Hagrid said. "How's your mom doing, I heard rumour she was up here yesterday?"

"Yeah she was, she's expecting again. She's hoping, and my dad and I are as well, that this one might be successful."

"Hopefully it will be. At least this time the little baby won't be born at the top of the North Tower like you were," Hagrid commented.

"From what I heard, that's not a fun place," Amy said. "I was giving a tour the day of the sorting and we were up near there when it was time to go to the feast."

"Who were you showing around?" Geoff wondered as everyone started to arrive.

"My cousins, along with all but one of the exchange students from Japan."

"Why did one not join your tour group?"

"He didn't like the idea of a student giving the tour when a staff member was promised. Kai and I got in an argument with him over it. I'm not looking forward to returning to his house this summer. His parents are nice but he treats me like a really bad piece of sashimi," Shiki said. "Unfortunately I'm an orphan."

"So being an orphan isn't a curse, why some famous witches and wizards were orphans at some point," Hagrid pointed out.

"Name one example, Hagrid of a famous witch or wizard who was an orphan," Shiki challenged him.

"Someone who would probably help you out if you asked him to," Hagrid hinted at. "Best part is he's right here at Hogwarts. He is extremely famous why kids growing up knew of him."

"Doesn't help me much Hagrid."

"He was talking about my dad."

"Oh."

"Amy, any idea why your dad wanted to see us in his quarters at dinner time?"

"None Elly," Amy said.

"Amy, just so you know I spoke to Rick and we won't be able to decorate the Common Room for Halloween. There is a contest but they decided to have the Seventh Years decorate it. He did hint that we, as in everyone that is in Gryffindor, could decorate it for Christmas except most of you won't be here for Christmas due to the big get together at Amy's Grandparents," Geoff said.

"Listen here Adams, they are my grandparents as well so remember that," Elly said.

"Calm down Sylvia, I was just trying to simplify things," Geoff said. "I was aware of that fact."

"You asked for it, Locomotor Mortis." Elly said.

Geoff's legs suddenly locked together under the table.

"Hey what did you do that for?"

"Easy, I don't like being called Sylvia," Elly said. "Be glad I chose the Leg Locker Curse instead of one I plan on using on my uncles, namely the Full Body Bind. There is no way anyone would punish me for doing that to them.

"By your uncles you referring to my dad and George?" Emily wondered still not real comfortable being related by blood to a couple of world class pranksters.

"After what they did to Jeanine last Christmas, Grandma would probably give me a couple knuts for doing that to them. Especially if I did it early enough that I could keep them that way for the entire holiday.

"Hate to say it Elly, but my mom would probably kill you for giving my dad the Full Body Bind."

"Your mom seems too nice to do that to me Em," Elly said.

Everyone left soon after that so they could get ready. At the appointed time Amy lead the crew to the Portrait hole. Harry and Ginny were on the other side.

"Hey gang. Tonight will be a simple family dinner," Ginny said.

"Mrs. Potter, I'm not exactly family," Shiki pointed out.

"You and Marcus both are Family enough Shiki," Ginny pointed out. "Besides both of you are welcome to join us at the Burrow for Christmas."

"I'm not sure if I will be there or not Mrs. Potter, depends on what happens around my house."

"Hebi won't like it for sure, but I will be there," Shiki said.

"Leave Hebi to me," Marcus said. "He isn't someone I really care for."

"I can see why Marcus," Shiki said. "Sometimes I think the Headmaster sent him to Hogwarts to get rid of him."

"Uncle Harry, when will the draw take place, do you know?" Elly wondered

"Sometime next month, Molly hasn't informed me yet," Harry said. "Abigale, I'm not sure if she is including you and Joshua or not. All I know is George has been dropping a few hints about things lately. What he's close mouthed about will probably be something dealing with a new Weasley Wizard Wheezes invention. "

"What ever he has up his sleeve though, we'll find out probably in an explosive way," Elly said.

Everything was fairly quiet during dinner. Shortly after the feast was over everyone left with Joshua and Marcus heading back to their respective houses and everyone else turning left towards the Gryffindor portrait hole.

A/N: Everyone can thank Fehrlyevil for beta reading this chapter by reading and reviewing her story Hogwarts Will Never Be The Same. Also those of you who don't mind Short Stories can read one I started a long time ago named In Search of A Family . Fehrlyevil is the latest addition to the Beta Staff here. That doesn't mean more aren't needed so if you are interested you can contact me my e-mail address is on my profile page.