Ron's mash potatoes were spune from his mouth and landed everywhere, "Pardon?"

Molly instantly rose to her feet and came to Hermione's side. She wrapped her arms around her 'daughter', overjoyed. Gaping mouths slowly closed and people came back to their senses saying words of congratulations. "I can't believe it! First Charlie, then Bill and now Harry. Who's next?" George said aloud.

"You speak of children like some sort of sickness George. Why so? I mean you have the same mentality as one," Ginny said after hugging Hermione.

"That's the problem. He still is a child," Alicia said.

"Am not!"

"Enough you three, I am trying to talk to Hermione!" Molly said scolding everyone.

"When did you find out?" She asked; her motherly tone warm and joyful.

"Yesterday."

"How far along?"

"Almost five weeks," Hermione said smiling.

"Welcome to the club Harry," Charlie said slapping Harry on the back.

"What club?" Harry asked turning to face him.

"The father's club of course."

Harry gave a laugh and went to find Ron who had somehow left the table. After a walk about the backyard he ventured inside and found Ron sitting on the old, dusty recliner. He made no sound but sat down on the seat next to the recliner. "Bit of a shock there mate," Ron said smiling.

"You're telling me," Harry said laughing.

"I never thought.I mean I know you and Herm wanted to have kids but I never would have expected."

Harry laughed again, "We didn't plan it Ron. It just happened."

Ron laughed.

"What's so funny mate?"

"I was just picturing you changing a baby's diaper."

"Well you're going to have to learn too Godfather."

Ron's face lit up, "Really?"

"Ya. Come on let's get back out. You still have three hours of food left."

They returned and talk did not waver from the subject of the baby. Hermione and Harry smiled as the Weasley Clan explained how wonderful children can be. When the three hours were up the clan slowly dispersed. When the Weasley clock chimed 11 Harry and Hermione decided they should call it a night. Molly kissed and hugged her surrogate children and told Hermione to come if she needed anything.

Once home the Potters went straight to their bedroom and drifted into a peaceful sleep.

*** It was Monday and that meant work. Harry and Hermione were up and out of the house early so they could have a little chat with Albus. "Harry, Hermione what brings you here so early?" Dumbledore said sitting down.

"Well Albus, Hermione's expecting," Harry said smiling.

"Congradulations!"

Happy that their friend and employer was thrilled with the news they set off for class. Harry gave Hermione a small kiss and went off to the third floor while Hermione walked down the hall and into her classroom. "Morning class," she greeted walking to her desk.

"Morning Professor," the class grumbled.

The class was long and virtually uneventful except for the fact that Hermione had to excuse herself for a few minutes. The class didn't think this unusual so they went about normally.

***

As the month wore on the students at Hogwarts failed to notice the signs of Hermione's pregnancy and Harry and Hermione were thank-full of that. The staff had all been informed and for the most part were thrilled with the news.

It wasn't until December that any question arose that Hermione was with child. Everyone had noticed the intake of food Professor Granger had everyday but no one connected the dots. It was also around this time that the first minor signs of pregnancy were beginning to show.

Hermione lay on her bed staring down at her stomach. No longer was it flat. It now had a strange acute roundness. A smile crossed Hermione lips and she looked to the left to find Harry climbing into bed. She scooted over and rested her head in the crook of his neck. As always Harry's strong and protective arms found their way around Hermione. It was here, in Harry arms did Hermione feel the safest. "What do you think it will be?" Harry asked.

"I have a strange feeling it's a boy," Hermione said smiling.

"Really? I thought that too," Harry said kissing the top of her head.

"Harry don't you think this is all surreal? I mean in less than two years Voldemort is gone, we're married and having a baby," she said almost as if she were in a far off place.

"It dose doesn't it," Harry said before dozing off.

***

Explaining the whole Ginny/Draco relationship.

When everyone found out about Ginny and Draco's secret relationship at Christmas [chapter 16 Love and War] everyone was mad, and confused. How could a Weasley enter into a relationship with the Family's mortal enemy? There is only one simple answer to that and it was love. No it was not love at first sight. It was a hating relationship that somehow was turned around into love. In fact their whole relationship was the result of a heated argument. Malfoy was, as always insulting the Weasley family and Ginny fought back. It was not until Malfoy had her cornered did Ginny realize how close they really were. In fact they were mere centi-meters apart. Before either knew what was happening their lips were looked and neither wanted to pull away. There love was more like love at first kiss. Both felt a strange but not unwanted feeling inside. The two stood there in the empty hallway for quite sometime until the student body of Hogwarts was changing classes. They both slipped into the mob of people.

It had been almost 9 months since the Weasley clan had found out about it. At first they stood clear of Ginny. When that became impossible they gave her the silent treatment. Ginny had had enough and took drastic measures. One Friday night, when everyone was over she came with Draco. This though seemed the worst thing she could possibly do was perhaps the best. After the curses and the words everyone finally listened to Ginny. They listened to how Draco was no different than any of us. It was then that the window for Draco Malfoy was cracked open.

Now that the cursing stage was now over it did not mean that her family was comfortable with the arrangement. All of her brothers felt the same about the Slytherin and she feared their options would never change. It was no easier for Draco. He had to sit there and wit stand the wrath of the Weasley's plus Potter. Every insult Draco took and not once did he lash out. After all he was doing this for Ginny.

Though the Weasley's, Harry and Draco could now stand in a room together it did not mean they were ready to extend their hand. He was not invited to family gatherings as of yet but Ginny hoped that would all change. She could not and would not choose between her family and her lover.