Hey everyone. Here's the next chapter of my story. Sorry the last one was kind of short, but I hope everyone likes it. I liked the way it came out. It's a bit fluffy, but not too much. Here are some reviews I wanted to talk about.

FantasyIsMyLife, They were more concerned about Ginny than about who the father was. That's why they didn't ask her who the father was. Thanks for leaving a review.

Andrea, Hey girl. That sucks ff.net wouldn't let you sign in. The server was probably busy. That happens a lot. I like the spring, too. All the flowers and stuff. It's wonderful. Well, you don't have to wait too long the baby will come in chapter 14. Sorry it was short. =( This one isn't short. I like Monika's idea and will use it. I don't think I could kill a baby's parents. =( I ain't that mean. hehe Thanks for leaving a review. Yours are always so much fun to read.

Monika, Thank you. It's great to be the best. lol I really liked your idea so I'm going to use it. It was really good. I've only read some of OOTP, so I have no idea what dance you're doing! LOL But if Fred and George did it, I'm sure it's funny. hehe Cool, you're on a natural high. You're like Ginny and Draco's little cheerleader. *Tells Snape he better behave or I will put him in a slash fic with Harry* He says, you can keep dancing! LOL Can't have him threatening one of my favorite reviewers. I'm glad you liked it. I won't stop. I still got more in me. Thanks for the review. I love reading your reviews. They're great.

P.S. I know what's it going to be. The ending will be sad, because someone will die, but it will good too. I hope. You'll just have to wait and see. hehe Once again, thanks for reviewing.

Aelys, I'm glad you think my story is good. Flamers are just ignorant. Don't let them bug you. That's all they want to do is bother people. Yeah, you're right. I had to write it. So, people knew what she went through. Thank you for your sympathy towards me. It's heart warming to see people care. I'm glad you're enjoying how she's going on with her life. You just have to go on, or you have no life. You will find out about the baby soon. It's coming in chapter 14. Thank you for your review. I enjoyed reading it.

Black_Rose121, I'm not telling you who she gets with. It will ruin the story. I actually knew someone who married the guy that raped them. My mom told me about it the other day and I was shocked. It can happen. I'll think about your suggestion while I'm writing. I'm glad you liked the story. Thanks for leaving a review

Learning To Cope

Chapter 12

The school year had died down. Tomorrow all of the students would be heading home on the Hogwarts Express. Ginny was in her room packing all of her things. Her clothes, robes, and books had been packed, but she still had to pack all of the things Draco had sent her and the baby. Honestly, she doubted she had enough space in her trunk for everything.

She was right. Barely half of the gifts she had gotten were packed and her trunk was full. "Great," Ginny said looking at all of the gifts in front of her, "Where am I supposed to put all of this?"

Closing up the trunk, she looked at all of the things that still needed backing. Just then, Harry came in. "How's the packing going?" he asked looking at her trunk.

"Bad. I have too much stuff," Ginny said.

"Want to use my trunk?" Harry asked.

"Are you sure you don't need it?" Ginny asked.

"No, you need it more. Take it. I don't need it. I don't have that many things," Harry lied.

"Are you really sure you don't need it?" Ginny asked.

As Harry was about answer, Draco came into their room carrying a black trunk. "Hey," Ginny said to him.

Harry turned around and said, "Hello."

"Hey you guys. I know I sent you a lot of stuff, Ginny. So, I thought you could use my extra trunk," Draco said placing it down next to hers.

"Wow, thanks, Draco. That was a really good idea. I didn't have enough room. Now, you don't have to get your trunk, Harry," Ginny said.

"Great," Harry said softly feeling disappointed. He felt like Draco was always trying to impress Ginny. It was just him being silly, though he thought.

"Do you want me to help you pack?" Draco asked.

"Yeah, I can use all of the help I can get. Do you want to help, too, Harry?" Ginny asked.

"No, I have to pack my stuff now." Harry said and walked out He hated being the room with those two. It made him feel like he didn't exist.

Ginny kneeled down and began to put her things in Darco's trunk. Draco picked her up and said, "You're in no condition to pack a trunk."

"I'm just pregnant," she said.

"Yes, eight months pregnant. You have to be really careful now," Draco said.

"How do you know?" Ginny asked.

Draco blushed and said, "I read it in a book for pregnant women."

Ginny giggled. He looked so cute as he blushed. "Someone looks cute when they blush," she said and sat down on her bed.

"Thanks," he said and began to put the gifts into the trunk he had given Ginny.

"No, thank you. It feels good to be off of my feet." Ginny said.

"How you been feeling lately, honey?" Draco asked.

"Horrible. My feet hurt, my back hurts, my stomach hurts, everything hurts!" Ginny said.

"I'm sorry. You'll probably feel better once the baby comes," Draco said and kissed her forehead.

"You're sweet," Ginny said and kissed his cheek, "But um I think you're forgetting about labor. I don't think that'll be too much fun, but after that I think I'll be through all of the pain."

Draco ruffled her hair and said, "You're strong. You'll make it through it."

"You think so?" Ginny asked.

"No, I know so. You're stronger than you think," Draco said and started backing again.

Ginny laid down on her bed and watched him packing the trunk. "Who would have known a Malfoy would be so good at manual labor?" she teased.

"You never know what a man in love is capable of," Draco said packing.

"I know you really love me, but I love you as a friend. I really do. I hope we'll always be friends and can raise the baby together," Ginny said.

"It's just going to be hard with you and Harry together," Draco said.

"Why?" Ginny asked confused.

"Because you and Harry will get married and live together. The baby will think of Harry as daddy. Besides, I won't be able to see the baby as much as I like, because I don't want to intrude on your life," Draco said.

"Well, things don't have to be that way. We can work something out," Ginny said.

"Like what?" Draco asked.

"Like we could all live together," Ginny suggested.

"That wouldn't work," Draco said.

"We could make it work. Come on, think about it. Everyone would benefit," Ginny said.

"I guess you're right," Draco said after he had thought about for a moment.

"I know I am," Ginny said and smiled.

Draco finished backing the trunk and locked it up. He got up and said, "Good night, Ginny. I'll see you tomorrow."

She smiled and said, "Let's sit together on the train home."

"Alright," Draco said before leaving her room.

Ginny smiled as he left. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Her dreams were about her, Harry, and Draco playing with a beautiful baby girl that had redish blonde hair and gray eyes.

The next morning, Ginny woke up early. Quickly, she showered and got dressed. She knew it would take awhile for her to carry two huge trunks to the train. She began to pick up her trunk when Draco came in. "What are you doing?" he asked excitedly.

"What do you think I am doing?" Ginny asked.

"Put that down. You're in no condition," Draco exclaimed.

"Ok, ok." Ginny said and put down the trunk.

"Ginny, I just worry about you and the baby," Draco said and put his hands on her shoulders.

"I know. I appreciate that you care," Ginny said and smiled, "But my trunks do have to get onto the train."

"That's what you have me for!" Draco said.

Ginny giggled and said, "Honestly, I think your mother would probably die if she found out you were doing all of this manual stuff."

"Oh, cut it out. Just because I'm rich doesn't mean I never did anything for myself or anyone before you," Draco said.

"Name one thing you did," Ginny said.

"Uh. I. Well. Ok, so you are right, don't rub my face in it!" Draco joked.

"It doesn't matter. You're my big helper now," Ginny said and smiled.

"Speaking of which, I'm gonna go put this on the train then come get the other one, ok?" he asked.

"Sounds wonderful," Ginny said.

Draco smiled at her and kissed her cheek before picking up the trunk. He picked it up with ease and started to walk away.

"No fair!" Ginny cried.

"What's not fair?" Draco asked confused as he held the trunk.

"That I can barely pick it up and you pick it up like it weighs nothing," Ginny said.

"Well, I play Qudditch and lift weights. So I have muscles. Second, I am bigger and taller. Third, I am not pregnant," Draco said.

"Oh, rub it in, why don't ya?" Ginny joked.

Draco laughed and left the room. Ginny sat down on the bed. It was partly true what he had said. Being pregnant had made her a bit weaker and slower. Of course anyone would be slower if they had to carry an extra twenty pounds directly in their stomach, but how she did love what causing that slowness and weakness.

Ginny rubbed her stomach and said, "I love you. I just wish you'd come out soon. The suspense is killing me."

Just then, a horrible thought struck Ginny. What if her baby was sick, too? Everyday she went for treatment, which helped suppress her HIV, but the treatments wouldn't stop her baby from getting aids.

Tears started to roll down her eyes as the thought of having a sick child invaded her mind. What would be worse dying before your child reaches adulthood or having to burry a child? In the condition she was in, both were very real possibilities.

Harry walked in and said, "What's wrong, Ginny? Why are you crying?"

She sniffled and said, "Oh, Harry. I was just thinking about things. I was so happy about the baby. I never really thought what if it had HIV or AIDs. Now, I realize it's a very real possibility. What if I lose it? Or worse, what if the baby is born healthy and I get worse? What if I die before the baby can take care of itself?"

Harry sat down next to her and held her closely. "Ginny, calm down. Don't think like that. You'll stress yourself and hurt the baby. You know, if anything were to happen to you, I'd take care of the baby," he said.

"You would?" Ginny asked surprised.

"Yes, I would. I love that baby now. I'll love it even more when it's born," Harry said.

Ginny smiled and said, "Harry, I can always depend on you. For anything. You're my hero. You always have been."

Harry kissed her softly on the lips and said, "I want you to stop worrying. Stress is no good for you or the baby."

"Ok, I promise. I will not think about it any more," Ginny said.

"At a girl," Harry said.

Draco walked in and noticed Harry holding Ginny who had tears running down her face. He walked over to them and said, "Ginny, are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking about some stuff and it upset me," Ginny said looking over at him.

"What were you thinking about?" Draco asked.

"Just about how the baby could be sick, or how I just might not be able to take care of it," Ginny said sadly.

Draco took her hand and said, "Oh, Ginny don't worry about it. The baby will be fine. I know it. I can feel it. Just try not to think about it and stress yourself."

"I will try not to," Ginny said and smiled at him.

An overwhelming feeling was coming over Harry. Every time Draco and Ginny were together, Harry felt as if he were invisible. This time was no different. He was glad Ginny and Draco had become friends, but he wished they weren't so closed. He knew Ginny loved him, but feelings of doubt overcame him every time she was around Draco.

"We should go to the train now," Harry suggested.

"Yeah, you guys follow me. I'll lead you to the compartment I put Ginny's other trunk on," Draco said and lifted up the remaining trunk.

As they got on the train, Draco placed the trunk he was holding with the one he had put away before. Ginny looked at him and said, "Thank you for carrying my trunks and lending me yours."

"No problem, Ginny." Draco said.

"You're going to come over to my place during the summer, right?" she asked.

"Yes, I wouldn't want to miss the baby's birth. Just owl me when you want me there," Draco said.

Ginny sat down and Harry sat next to her. Draco on the other side of her and she said, "I will do that. Harry, you're going to come over, too, right?"

"Yeah, but because I live in the muggle world, your parents or one of your brothers will have to pick me up," Harry said.

"My father will probably pick you up. You know how he is. He loves everything about the muggle world. Any chance he gets to go there he does," Ginny said.

"I know," Harry said and laughed, "The old man's obsessed, but he's really nice. So is your mom."

"I wonder what they'll think of the baby," Ginny said wondering if they meant what they had said in the letter.

Draco looked at her and said, "You know your parents. They're all for family. They'll love the new baby."

"You're probably right. Did you tell your mom about the baby?" Ginny asked looked at him.

"Yes," Draco said simply.

"Well, what did she say?" Ginny said.

"I told her about everything. About my past behavior and about how I raped you. She said she was very ashamed of me. Also, that once I turned eighteen and got my inheritance that she didn't want me to deal with her anymore. She also doesn't want to deal with the baby. I'm surprised she let keep my money," Draco said.

"I'm surprised she doesn't want to deal with her grandchild. Oh, well, that's her loss," Ginny said and rubbed her stomach.

"You're right," Draco said making Ginny smile.

Ron and Hermione came into the compartment. They sat on the bench in front of the one Ginny, Harry and Draco were sitting on.

Hermione looked over at Ginny and said, "How are you feeling?"

"Not too bad, but I can't wait for the baby to come. I actually had a dream about it the other night," Ginny said.

"What was your dream like?" Draco asked.

"In my dream the baby was born and we were playing with her. She we beautiful," Ginny said thinking of the dream she had the night before.

"What did she look like?" Draco asked her.

"She had strawberry blonde hair and gray eyes," Ginny said.

Draco closed his eyes for a moment and imagined the baby. He opened them and said, "She does sounds beautiful."

"Of course the baby will be cute. Ginny was a cute a baby. Just don't know what happened to her," Ron teased.

Ginny looked over at him and teased, "You know the more jokes you make about me, the less chance you have of being godfather."

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry. Will you ever forgive me?!" Ron teased.

The rest of the ride to the station was pretty boring. Ginny decided to take a nap. As she slept, Draco looked over at her and said, "Doesn't she look so cute?"

Harry took out his camera and snapped a picture. "Why did you do that for?" Ron asked.

"She looked so cute. I want to have a picture of it," Harry said.

"Once you develop it, it will start moving," Draco said.

"I used muggle film," Harry said.

"I thought as much," Hermione said smartly.

"What does muggle film do?" Draco asked.

"Well, the picture stays the way it was when it was taken. It never moves," Harry said.

"Sounds like you muggles get jipped," Draco said.

It caused everyone to start laughing and wake up Ginny. "What time is it?" she asked groggily.

Ron looked at his watch, "It's 10:30. It's good you got up now. We should be there in like five minutes."

"How long was I asleep for?" Ginny asked.

"About two hours," Harry said.

Draco looked out the window and said, "I can see the station."

A few minutes later, the train stopped, and everyone got up, except for Ginny who was having some trouble. Draco helped her up and she said, "I'm going to miss you."

"You are?" he asked surprised.

"Yeah, who's gonna do stuff for me when I'm home?" she teased.

He smiled and said, "So, you only think of me as your servant boy?"

"No, I think of you as a more annoying bigger house elf!" Ginny teased.

"You behave," was all he said.

"Or what?" Ginny asked.

"Maybe he'll rape you again," Harry said jealous they were getting along.

There was a long silence before anyone said anything. " That wasn't funny. Harry, I can't believe you said that!" Ginny yelled.

"Ginny, I'm sorry," Harry said.

"I really don't want to talk to you," Ginny said.

"Ginny, don't be like that," Harry said and Ginny just ignored him.

Hermione and Ron were getting their trunks while Draco was helping Ginny carry hers off. Harry watched from the compartment as Ginny met her parents with Draco. She kissed his cheek as he gave her parents the trunks.

Ron went back in and said, "Harry, you really messed up, but I'm sure Ginny will forgive you."

"You really think so?" Harry asked.

"Yeah, she will. She's just mad now. What made you say that?" Ron asked.

"I don't know I just kind of said it. I guess I was just jealous of the way Ginny and Draco were getting along," Harry said.

"Don't worry. She'll forgive. I'll talk to her and make her forgive you, ok?" Ron asked looking at Harry.

"Alright. Thanks, Ron." Harry said and walked off the train.

Harry made his way through the crowd and saw his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and Cousin Dudley. Uncle Vernon glared at him and said, "What took you so long? Huh boy? Think we want to stand here all day around these people?"

"Of course we don't want to stand here all day!" Aunt Petunia said outraged at the thought of it.

Dudley just stood there and grunted as he ate a chocolate bar.

Aunt Petunia looked at Dudley and said, "Why can't you be a good normal boy like my Dudleykins?"

"I'm sorry," Harry said just so he wouldn't get any more trouble.

"Well, you should be. Now, let's get going," Uncle Vernon said and started to walk away.

The four of them headed to the car. Once they were all inside, Uncle Vernon said, "You know the rules, boy! No talking about you know what."

"You mean magic?" Harry asked.

"Yes! Exactly! Now, no more mentioning of it," Uncle Vernon said.

"Well, I was wondering if I could spend my summer with the Weasleys." Harry said hoping his uncle would say yes, but doubted it.

"Why should I let you?" Uncle Vernon asked.

"Well, it's just their youngest daughter is my girlfriend and ---"

Aunt Petunia cut off Harry, "We're not stupid you know. We know exactly what a scoundrel like you would want to do with your girlfriend!"

"It's not like that. She's already pregnant," Harry blurted out and regretted it.

Uncle Vernon stopped the car. "Can you believe it, Vernon? He's already got one of those weirdoes pregnant!" Aunt Petunia said.

"I can I believe it. I knew he was no good from the minute he was left on our doorstep," he said and turn around to Harry, "You listen here, boy. I ain't gonna let you go and see that witch whore that is your girlfriend just because you got her knocked up, do you understand?"

"Yes, sir," Harry said knowing it useless to try to explain.