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Chapter 1

Hermione and Ron Weasley stepped into their new home on January 1st. They had been married three weeks before and were as happy as could be. After dating through 6th and 7th year, Ron had proposed at the end of year ball that was thrown. That was 6 months ago. They both went through the front door and sat on the bed, Hermione smiling uncontrollably, Ron holding her hand. They fell into a contented sleep soon after.
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5 weeks later, Ron stood on his porch, silently seething. Hermione, his beautiful, sweet, innocent Hermione, had slept in the arms of another man. How could she do this? She had just told him two days ago, two weeks after it happened, and he was still angry with her. He'd been cold shouldering her, though still shared the same bed with her. Just a month before he had made love to her. Had he not been enough for her? His thoughts halted as he heard her walking carefully towards him.
she whispered. He remained silent, staring at the ground. Please talk to me, Ron. He could hear the tears in her voice, but he didn't give in. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw her head drop, and she turned and walked back inside.
Ron dropped his hands. After about an hour, he went in and got into bed, facing away from Hermione. He heard her crying for about a half an hour until she fell asleep. He drifted off soon after.
Ron woke next morning and took a shower, as usual. He came out and looked around a bit for Hermione, but found her no where. He went back to the bedroom and saw a small note on the bedstead. He picked it up and read it:

Dear Ron,
I'm sorry, but i can't live like this. I love you beyond anything in the world, but i can't stay in this environment. But i have some things to tell you.
Firstly, I know that i may have slept with Alexander, but i don't remember it. I wish i could remember, but i don't.
Second, I'm leaving. I won't go far, but I'm making it so i won't be found. Not until I'm ready to be.
And third......I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what's happened. For everything. I don't want a divorce. I just need some time alone. To think.

All my love,
Hermione

The letter was timed. 2:00am. She had left in the middle of the night, when he'd been sleeping, so he couldn't stop her. He sank into the bed, tears in his eyes. He didn't want her to leave. He still loved her, despite what had happened.
He got up and went to work, keeping his face straight and not letting anyone know he was hurting.
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About three months later, Ron was spending a few days with his family. He walked downstairs and heard Hermione's voice. It sounded as though she was talking to Ginny. Ron had heard recently that Hermione was pregnant, but doubtful of the child's paternity. He only knew that she had a way to find out and that she didn't want the baby unless it was his child. He listened from behind the wall.
Did you get the results, He heard Ginny ask.
I did. he heard Hermione reply.

It's his. Hermione said. She sounded happy. Ron's heart dropped. So the baby was Alexander's, and she was happy. Ron ran back upstairs and flung himself onto his bed.
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Did you get the results, Ginny asked her best girlfriend.
I did. Hermione answered.

Hermione looked up and smiled. She stroked a finger down the frame of Ron's picture. It's his....(pause in which Ron ran off upstairs)......Ron's. Happy tears slipped down her face.
Oh, Hermione...I'm so happy for you. Ginny hugged Hermione.
Listen, Ginny, can you do me a favor? Ginny nodded. Tell Ron, would you? I'm not sure he'll want to talk to me. I just want him to know. If he wants to come home to me, he can. But i need to go. I'll see you later. she disapparated. Ginny climbed the stairs to Ron's room and opened the door.
he didn't say anything. Well, i thought you might want to know Hermione got the results back.
I already know, Gin. Please go away. He sounded hurt and sad. Ginny merely nodded and left.
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