After my period didn't show up for two and a half weeks, I got really worried. I went down to Madame Pomfrey.

"Fine, we'll test you," she muttered at me. "I'll use this potion."

I wasn't sure exactly had the potion worked, but I had to pee in a cup and then she mixed the clear potion with my urine. It turned a bright blue.

"That's not good, honey," she told me. "You're pregnant."

I gasped. This could not be happening.

"You're fine for now," Madame Pomfrey told me, "but you'll need regular check ups. I can supply those. And lucky for you, you won't be due until after school is out. So at least you can complete school. Now, go off, I'm sure you're going to have a lot of explaining to do to some people. Go on, get out of here."

As I was leaving, I could hear her muttering something about, "foolish children nowadays." Suddenly she turned back to me. "Hey, aren't you Head Girl?"

"Yes," I mumbled.

"Some example you're setting." I could have cried. But it was true.

With a sinking feeling in my stomach, I headed up to my room. No one was there. I had to face this thing, I couldn't change it now. I made a list of all the people I would have to tell about this... everyone else would find out when my stomach started getting larger.

Mum and Dad, Professor Dumbledore, Harry and Ron, Draco, Professor McGonagall

Those were all the people that needed to be alerted as soon as possible. At least, those were all the ones I could think of.

I decided to write to Draco first. I figured he would be the easiest, since all I had to do was write to him, I didn't have to tell him in person. And I didn't really care what he thought about it. Well, I guess I did a little, but not as much as my family and close friends.

Draco-
I wanted to get you out of life forever and forget about you. Unfortunately, nature will not let me do that. I am writing to let you know you have gotten me pregnant. It is necessary for you to send child support, but I don't want any other help. In fact, I don't want to ever see your face again.
-Hermione

Maybe it was a little harsh, but I didn't care. I figured I would owl Mum and Dad next. Even though they're muggles, they're still accostumed to the wizarding uses of mail.

Dear Mum and Dad,
How are you? I hope you're well. I have a bit of news to tell you. I know I have always been a good student, always doing what I am supposed to. I made a horrible mistake. I gave up my virginity and now I am pregnant. I am so sorry, and if I could do anything to go back and not have done it, I would have. But it's too late now, and I'm facing the consequences. The father is Draco Malfoy, though I never want to see his face again. It's a long story. I'm sure he'll send me child support though, they're rich enough to. Again, I'm so sorry and I wish I hadn't done it. Please forgive me.
Love,
Hermione

I sent off a school owl with my parents' letter and Hedwig with Draco's, hoping she'd be able to find him again. I didn't ask Harry if I could use her, I just hope he won't be too mad. Now I'll have to go off and find Harry and Ron. I have to tell them.

I knew where they'd be. They were supposed to be doing a Potions assignment, but I knew they'd be playing chess instead. At least no one else would be around. All the older kids had gone into Hogsmeade, and the younger ones wouldn't be hanging around the common room.

Sure enough, the room was deserted, except for Harry and Ron in the corner. I approached them. I didn't lecture them about not doing their Potions work. "I have to tell you something."

"What's up, Hermione?" Ron asked me.

I looked at the floor. I guess you two figured out what I did with Draco that night, about three weeks ago." The boys were silent. "Well, I..." I didn't know how to say this. "I'm pregnant."

Ron turned bright red. "What the hell, Hermione?" he cried. "What the hell!" And he went running from the room.

Harry just looked at me. "I can't believe it. I just can't believe it. Why the hell didn't you use protection?"

I sighed. I'd been thinking the same thing myself. "I don't know, I just forgot."

"You just forgot?" cried Harry. "How can you forget a thing like that? It's so simple. There are potions and spells you can cast. I'm sure you knew that."

"Look, I'm sorry Harry!" I yelled. "But it's too late now! There's nothing I can do!"

"Hermione, it's just that..." he faltered. "It's just that, for someone so smart, that sure was a dumb thing to do."

"I know," I whispered, and ran from the common room. I didn't want to tell Dumbledore, but I had to. I started off on my way to his office.

I explained to him what happened. He listened. Then he spoke. "Hermione, I can tell that you know what you did was wrong, as you said, it was the biggest mistake of your life. But I can tell you regret it more than anything. So I don't see any reason why this should interfer with your school work. Except for morning sickness, and we have potions for that. There is no need for you to be punished, I think you have been punished enough."

"Thank you," I said humbly, and slipped out the door.

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