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A/N: Alright! The long-awaited chapter six! I'm sorry I made you wait so long, I've been having a bit of writer's block. But, hopefully I'll get the next chapter out sooner. Might have to coax me with some good reviews though *wink* Remember to vote for the subjects of my next fanfic! (See my homepage on my profile) Ok, get to reading!!
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Five -
Who's expecting a what?!?
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Harry had been pondering the entire 'sign' issue ever since the wedding. He was sitting in the teachers lounge, drinking coffee with Ginny and Ron, when Hermione burst in.
" Ron! " she shrieked, jumping into his lap and placing kisses all over his face and neck.
" Hello love. " Ron looked down at her as she continued kissing him, " Umm...Hermione? Not that I'm not enjoying this, but is there a cause for it? " Hermione finally looked up and beamed. She was positively glowing, and Ron raised a questioning eyebrow.
" Guess what?! " Hermione cried.
" What? " Ron, Harry, and Ginny said in unison.
" I'm pregnant! " Ron looked up at her, astonished, before grabbing her around the waist in a tight hug, and spinning her around. She squealed.
" Congratulations you guys! " Ginny smiled. Harry got up and kissed Hermione on the cheek (Ron had finally put her down). She beamed even wider.
" This is wonderful! " Ron told her.
" I know! " she responded. Harry and Ginny got up and left for the library, to give them some time alone.
" It's so great! " Ginny gushed as they walked down the hall, hand in hand.
" Totally! " Harry nodded, lifting Ginny's hand up to his and kissing it lightly. She smiled. They got some small talk in the library before heading up to bed.
The next morning, Harry awoke, a mission set firmly in his mind. He got up, got dressed, and slipped a small velvet box into his robe pocket. He took a deep breath, and went to meet Ginny in the common room. When she came down, they linked arms and headed out the portrait hole. Ginny went to the left, but Harry tugged her to the right. She looked at him questioningly, raising an eyebrow.
They came to the Astronomy Tower stairs, and Harry headed up them, Ginny behind him. He opened the door and Ginny let out a small gasp. A small, round table sat in the middle of the room, draped with a white tablecloth. Two chairs sat on either side and the table was laid with pastries and fruit. Harry led Ginny into a chair and sat opposite her.
" Ginny... " he began, " I love you more than life itself, you know that, right? " She grinned sheepishly and nodded. He continued, " I'd do anything for you. I'd give my life to save yours. " She was staring, unmoving, into his deep emerald eyes. " And so, I have something to ask of you. " He reached into his robes and pulled out the velvet box.
" Will you marry me? " Harry asked, not breaking eye contact with Ginny. She smiled smugly.
" About bloody time. " she commented, examining her fingernails. Harry rolled his eyes and caught her hand, sliding a beautiful diamond ring upon her finger. It was a gold band, with a large diamond in the center, with small rubies on either side. She grinned, before leaping into his arms and kissing him senseless.
" Where were you at breakfast? " Ron asked. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were walking back to the common room, Ginny had already gone up to rest earlier. Harry shrugged.
" Proposing. " Harry said casually, continuing his walk, even though his two friends had stopped. He turned around. " What? "
" What'd she say? " Ron asked. I rolled my eyes.
" What do you think you great prat? " I asked. He grinned widely.
" Been wondering when this would happen. " Hermione admitted, muttering the password to their common room and stepping inside.
" You just treat her right mate. " Ron told him, " Or I'll chop it off. " Harry looked at him in horror, while Hermione smacked him in the back of the head.
It was seven o'clock on Monday morning, and the teachers were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the students. Harry was doing a last minute check of his classroom when Ginny waltzed in.
" Hello darling. " Ginny whispered into his ear. Harry jumped slightly, before turning and grabbing her waist. She squealed and kissed him. " Nervous? "
" A little. " he admitted.
" You're in for a trip, that's for sure. " Ginny informed him. Harry raised an eyebrow.
" What do you mean? " he questioned. She grinned evilly.
" We have kids now worse than Fred, George, and Malfoy all in one. "
" That better be a joke. "
" You'll find out soon won't you? "
" You're very bothersome sometimes. "
" But that's what you love about me. "
" Yes, it is. "
Thirty minutes later, the staff was sitting in the Great Hall, at the high table. With, of course, the exception of Professor McGonagall, who would greet the 1st years and Hagrid, who would take them across the lake. Ginny was resting her elbows on the table, her chin resting in her palms. She looked rather bored, but had a pout on her lips that, in Harry's opinion, was very adorable. He just couldn't resist. He leaned over and kissed the pout right off. She smiled against his lips before pulling away.
" Behave yourself! " she scolded teasingly, " What kind of impression would you make if the students saw you for the first time making out with their charms professor? " Harry just grinned.
" A memorable one? " Ginny rolled her eyes. She sat her chin back on her palms, while Harry drew nervous circles on his golden plate with his fork. Suddenly, the loud clapping of invisible hooves was heard outside the doors of the Entrance Hall. Harry eyes grew wide and his heart began beating at an alarming rate. Ginny placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and smiled at him. He smiled back. ' I don't know if I can wait until the end of the year to marry this woman. ' Harry thought glumly. They had decided to wait and have the wedding once school was out of session again, which was quite a long ways away.
Harry had other things on his mind though, Hermione and Ron. He was so happy about the baby. She was due sometime in late May or early June. He smiled to himself, the kid would practically be his nephew, seeing as Ron and Hermione were always like his brother and sister. Harry hadn't even noticed that everyone was already seated in the Great Hall and Professor McGonagall was carrying in the old stool and Sorting Hat. Hagrid followed, all the first years behind him. Harry vaguely remembered when Colin Creevey's little brother, Dennis, fell into the lake and entered the hall wearing Hagrid's enormous moleskin coat, which fit him like a circus tent.
" When I call your name, you will come forth, and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head. " Professor McGonagall announced. She begin listing off names, and Harry heard some familiar names like Finnigan, Thomas, and several fire-haired Weasley's. He'd have to get someone to give him the names of all the kids of their old school friends later.
" Before we begin the feast, I would like to introduce a new addition to our teaching staff. " Dumbledore began, " He will be replacing Professor Creevey, who decided to retire early and get some hands-on experience. " Several groans of disappointment sounded from students throughout the hall. ' So that's what happened to Colin...or Dennis? ' Harry wondered.
" Not to worry! " Dumbledore assured them, " We have acquired an excellent replacement, ladies and gentlemen, your new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher, Mr. Harry Potter. " Several pairs or eyes widened and shocked gasps echoed off the walls. Harry was used to this. Voldemort may have been gone, but the legend of Harry Potter would never die. It had gotten over being annoying, and was now quite amusing to him. Harry waved and smiled to the sea of students.
" And without further ado, let us eat! " Dumbledore smiled and waved his hand, causing plate upon bowl upon goblet of turkey, pudding, and pumpkin juice flooded the five table of the Great Hall. Ginny leaned over to whisper in Harry's ear.
" This is going to be on hell of a year. " Harry just smiled and nodded. ' I hope so. ' he thought to himself.
*End of Chapter 6*
A/N: Alright, that was fairly long, and I'll try to get over my writers block and get the next chapter out fairly quickly! It might help if you guys emailed (crimsonpunk@hotmail.com) or AIMed (crimsonpunk7) me your suggestions!! Also, please review, and vote for the subject of my next fanfic (see my homepage on my profile)! See you in the next chappy!!!
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A/N: Alright! The long-awaited chapter six! I'm sorry I made you wait so long, I've been having a bit of writer's block. But, hopefully I'll get the next chapter out sooner. Might have to coax me with some good reviews though *wink* Remember to vote for the subjects of my next fanfic! (See my homepage on my profile) Ok, get to reading!!
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Five -
Who's expecting a what?!?
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Harry had been pondering the entire 'sign' issue ever since the wedding. He was sitting in the teachers lounge, drinking coffee with Ginny and Ron, when Hermione burst in.
" Ron! " she shrieked, jumping into his lap and placing kisses all over his face and neck.
" Hello love. " Ron looked down at her as she continued kissing him, " Umm...Hermione? Not that I'm not enjoying this, but is there a cause for it? " Hermione finally looked up and beamed. She was positively glowing, and Ron raised a questioning eyebrow.
" Guess what?! " Hermione cried.
" What? " Ron, Harry, and Ginny said in unison.
" I'm pregnant! " Ron looked up at her, astonished, before grabbing her around the waist in a tight hug, and spinning her around. She squealed.
" Congratulations you guys! " Ginny smiled. Harry got up and kissed Hermione on the cheek (Ron had finally put her down). She beamed even wider.
" This is wonderful! " Ron told her.
" I know! " she responded. Harry and Ginny got up and left for the library, to give them some time alone.
" It's so great! " Ginny gushed as they walked down the hall, hand in hand.
" Totally! " Harry nodded, lifting Ginny's hand up to his and kissing it lightly. She smiled. They got some small talk in the library before heading up to bed.
The next morning, Harry awoke, a mission set firmly in his mind. He got up, got dressed, and slipped a small velvet box into his robe pocket. He took a deep breath, and went to meet Ginny in the common room. When she came down, they linked arms and headed out the portrait hole. Ginny went to the left, but Harry tugged her to the right. She looked at him questioningly, raising an eyebrow.
They came to the Astronomy Tower stairs, and Harry headed up them, Ginny behind him. He opened the door and Ginny let out a small gasp. A small, round table sat in the middle of the room, draped with a white tablecloth. Two chairs sat on either side and the table was laid with pastries and fruit. Harry led Ginny into a chair and sat opposite her.
" Ginny... " he began, " I love you more than life itself, you know that, right? " She grinned sheepishly and nodded. He continued, " I'd do anything for you. I'd give my life to save yours. " She was staring, unmoving, into his deep emerald eyes. " And so, I have something to ask of you. " He reached into his robes and pulled out the velvet box.
" Will you marry me? " Harry asked, not breaking eye contact with Ginny. She smiled smugly.
" About bloody time. " she commented, examining her fingernails. Harry rolled his eyes and caught her hand, sliding a beautiful diamond ring upon her finger. It was a gold band, with a large diamond in the center, with small rubies on either side. She grinned, before leaping into his arms and kissing him senseless.
" Where were you at breakfast? " Ron asked. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were walking back to the common room, Ginny had already gone up to rest earlier. Harry shrugged.
" Proposing. " Harry said casually, continuing his walk, even though his two friends had stopped. He turned around. " What? "
" What'd she say? " Ron asked. I rolled my eyes.
" What do you think you great prat? " I asked. He grinned widely.
" Been wondering when this would happen. " Hermione admitted, muttering the password to their common room and stepping inside.
" You just treat her right mate. " Ron told him, " Or I'll chop it off. " Harry looked at him in horror, while Hermione smacked him in the back of the head.
It was seven o'clock on Monday morning, and the teachers were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the students. Harry was doing a last minute check of his classroom when Ginny waltzed in.
" Hello darling. " Ginny whispered into his ear. Harry jumped slightly, before turning and grabbing her waist. She squealed and kissed him. " Nervous? "
" A little. " he admitted.
" You're in for a trip, that's for sure. " Ginny informed him. Harry raised an eyebrow.
" What do you mean? " he questioned. She grinned evilly.
" We have kids now worse than Fred, George, and Malfoy all in one. "
" That better be a joke. "
" You'll find out soon won't you? "
" You're very bothersome sometimes. "
" But that's what you love about me. "
" Yes, it is. "
Thirty minutes later, the staff was sitting in the Great Hall, at the high table. With, of course, the exception of Professor McGonagall, who would greet the 1st years and Hagrid, who would take them across the lake. Ginny was resting her elbows on the table, her chin resting in her palms. She looked rather bored, but had a pout on her lips that, in Harry's opinion, was very adorable. He just couldn't resist. He leaned over and kissed the pout right off. She smiled against his lips before pulling away.
" Behave yourself! " she scolded teasingly, " What kind of impression would you make if the students saw you for the first time making out with their charms professor? " Harry just grinned.
" A memorable one? " Ginny rolled her eyes. She sat her chin back on her palms, while Harry drew nervous circles on his golden plate with his fork. Suddenly, the loud clapping of invisible hooves was heard outside the doors of the Entrance Hall. Harry eyes grew wide and his heart began beating at an alarming rate. Ginny placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and smiled at him. He smiled back. ' I don't know if I can wait until the end of the year to marry this woman. ' Harry thought glumly. They had decided to wait and have the wedding once school was out of session again, which was quite a long ways away.
Harry had other things on his mind though, Hermione and Ron. He was so happy about the baby. She was due sometime in late May or early June. He smiled to himself, the kid would practically be his nephew, seeing as Ron and Hermione were always like his brother and sister. Harry hadn't even noticed that everyone was already seated in the Great Hall and Professor McGonagall was carrying in the old stool and Sorting Hat. Hagrid followed, all the first years behind him. Harry vaguely remembered when Colin Creevey's little brother, Dennis, fell into the lake and entered the hall wearing Hagrid's enormous moleskin coat, which fit him like a circus tent.
" When I call your name, you will come forth, and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head. " Professor McGonagall announced. She begin listing off names, and Harry heard some familiar names like Finnigan, Thomas, and several fire-haired Weasley's. He'd have to get someone to give him the names of all the kids of their old school friends later.
" Before we begin the feast, I would like to introduce a new addition to our teaching staff. " Dumbledore began, " He will be replacing Professor Creevey, who decided to retire early and get some hands-on experience. " Several groans of disappointment sounded from students throughout the hall. ' So that's what happened to Colin...or Dennis? ' Harry wondered.
" Not to worry! " Dumbledore assured them, " We have acquired an excellent replacement, ladies and gentlemen, your new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher, Mr. Harry Potter. " Several pairs or eyes widened and shocked gasps echoed off the walls. Harry was used to this. Voldemort may have been gone, but the legend of Harry Potter would never die. It had gotten over being annoying, and was now quite amusing to him. Harry waved and smiled to the sea of students.
" And without further ado, let us eat! " Dumbledore smiled and waved his hand, causing plate upon bowl upon goblet of turkey, pudding, and pumpkin juice flooded the five table of the Great Hall. Ginny leaned over to whisper in Harry's ear.
" This is going to be on hell of a year. " Harry just smiled and nodded. ' I hope so. ' he thought to himself.
*End of Chapter 6*
A/N: Alright, that was fairly long, and I'll try to get over my writers block and get the next chapter out fairly quickly! It might help if you guys emailed (crimsonpunk@hotmail.com) or AIMed (crimsonpunk7) me your suggestions!! Also, please review, and vote for the subject of my next fanfic (see my homepage on my profile)! See you in the next chappy!!!
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