A/N: Well… I told you all that if you gave me lots of wonderful and long reviews for chapter 14, that I'd post chapter 15 as soon as I got back from California. I'm back from California… and you all are the absolute best!!! I just loved all the reviews and such!!! So, I'm keeping my promise and posting the next chapter!!! I want to thank all of you who have reviewed this story of mine thus far… especially those of you who have been loyally following it (you know who you are)… the support I've gotten from all you reviewers has been just great and has given me lots of confidence in my writing, etc. and that means a lot to me. Now, I hope that you all like this chapter as much as my previous ones… it's the second-to-last installment… there is still an epilogue to come… There is quite a bit going on in this chapter as well… so I hope that it came out all right in the end… Well, without further delay… please read my next chapter!!! And now of course as I always request… I ask all who read this to remember that this is my first ever fanfic so please be kind! Read, review and most importantly… ENJOY!
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Chapter 15: An Unexpected Surprise
Ginny was laying down on one of the hospital beds just staring at the ceiling. Madame Pomfrey had told the girl that she needed to rest a bit for the next few days and be sure to eat plenty of nutritious food and drink lots of water.
Though the mediwitch seemed rather calm about Ginny's diagnosis, Ginny felt as though her nerves were frazzled. And despite her hunger, she just could not eat the food set out for her to consume. She sat up suddenly, glaring at the food, all the while nervously wringing her hands.
"Ginny, dear… you really must eat!" Madame Pomfrey scolded. "You know that it is necessary… you need your strength," the mediwitch smiled merrily.
Ginny just frowned and continued wringing her hands. It was the only way to stop them from shaking.
Ginny had been in the Hospital Wing for a few hours when suddenly Draco ran to her side. It was obvious that he had run all through the castle to get there since he was out of breath, "What's wrong? Hermione said that you were ill and that you'd most likely be here! What's going on? What's wrong?" Panic filled his silvery eyes.
Ginny bit her lip and anxiously began to twist her long red hair around her fingers.
"Ginny… tell me… what's wrong? Can you be cured?"
Ginny heaved a shaky sigh, "I don't know how to say this, Draco…"
"Just tell me… you know you can tell me anything!" Draco's voice sounded impatient now. Ginny did not blame him one bit, but she was scared… really scared.
"Well… I got sick this morning and came down here to see what was wrong."
"And…?" Draco urged the girl to continue.
"And… it turns out that I'm not sick at all."
Draco heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he arched an eyebrow, "So what is wrong then?"
Ginny shut her eyes, "You see… well… it turns out that… well… I'm… well, I'm pregnant."
"You're what?!?!"
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Later on, Ron and Hermione showed up at the Hospital Wing to check on Ginny's well-being. She was still in her hospital bed, Draco next to her holding her hand tightly. A huge smile spread across his lips.
"A Slytherin smiling… well, if wonders never cease!" Hermione exclaimed, a happy tone resounding in her voice.
"What's going on… Ginny, how're you feeling? You okay?" Ron asked.
Ginny looked up into Draco's eyes. He nodded at her to tell the couple the news, "Well Ron… you're going to be an uncle!!"
Ron's eyes widened and his face paled, "Hang on… are you saying what I think you're saying?" the lanky red-haired boy stumbled over to the nearest chair and sat down. He looked totally dazed.
Hermione's eyes showed concern, happiness and shock all at the same time. But her lips curved into a small smile.
Suddenly, Ron shouted out, "What the hell have you two been up to? And what's mum going to say!!??" His face went from deathly white to raging red in less than three seconds flat.
"Everything has been arranged, Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore replied causing both Ron and Hermione to jump.
Ron whispered to Hermione, "Must he always do that…?" Hermione laughed to herself.
"I must say that it was not an easy task to convince your parents that everything would work out for the best, Mr. Weasley… but I assure you that both Molly and Arthur are now showing their complete support and understanding."
Ron smiled a weak and goofy sort of grin and then looked over at his sister and Draco. They did look as though they were truly happy together and he did finally get used to them being a couple over the past month. However, it was difficult to think that his sister was engaging in such acts as sexual intercourse with Draco Malfoy… ex-arch-nemesis! He had a difficult enough time dealing with his sister even dating or kissing a boy. He shuddered slightly and then thought better of it.
Dumbledore grinned mischievously, "Miss Weasley is to finish out her 6th year here at Hogwarts… under the close eye of our dear Madame Pomfrey, of course. Next year, however, she will be home schooled. She is an excellent student and I think that she will do just fine taking her classes while at home. It's easy enough for us to send her the necessary assignments."
Ron looked over at his sister, "So you'll have to deal with mum and dad next year? Good luck!"
Draco cleared his throat, "No… she will be living with me."
Ron gaped at the Slytherin, "What do you mean?"
"Well… the child is mine and Ginny has been my fiancée for over a month now…"
"What?" Ron shouted. "Ginny, why didn't you tell us?"
Ginny just shrugged, "I didn't think you were ready to hear about that," she answered honestly. Draco chuckled to himself. And Hermione looked as though she were glowing and wanted to burst with happiness.
"I did want to marry her after I graduated… but circumstances being what they are we're now to be married over winter break," Draco began. He hesitated for a moment, "and we would like for you to be best-man, Ron…"
"And you maid of honor, Hermione," Ginny added.
Hermione let out a squeal and hugged Ginny tightly. Ron smiled and nodded, though he was still in shock, "Yeah… of course…" Finally, he realized what was happening, "Yes. I'd be honoured!"
***
Dumbledore, dressed in dark purple, stood at the front of the room. Next to him stood Ron dressed in a black tuxedo and green bowtie and vest… Hermione was wearing a beautiful green gown that matched Ron's attire perfectly.
Draco, dressed almost the same as Ron with the exception of silver shimmery threads weaved into the pattern of a serpent on his lapel, stood at the front of the room as well. He looked so happy, but very very nervous. He kept on tugging at his collar as if it would help him to breathe more easily.
The entire Weasley family sat together in chairs placed near the front of the room. Molly Weasley was sobbing next to her husband, Arthur… but a glorious smile spread across her lips. Bill, Charlie, Fred and George and even Percy were there as well.
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It had been very interesting 'breaking the news' to all of the Weasley brothers concerning Ginny… the youngest and only girl Weasley. They each showed a sort of resistance in their own way, at first, but Molly Weasley explained everything as Dumbledore had done for Arthur and herself. Soon, each Weasley brother was accepting of Ginny's fate and choices and gave their little sister… and Draco Malfoy… their full support.
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Across the way in another set of seats sat Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, Sprout and even Snape! Madame Pomfrey was sitting with the school professors as well. She had grown very fond of Ginny over the past fall term.
Ginny.
She was walking up the aisle dressed in a white gown with a green sash. At the center of her green sash, shimmery silver threads were weaved into a pattern of a serpent… it matched the serpent on Draco's lapel. She looked absolutely beautiful. Draco's eyes suddenly shimmered a bluish-gray color. When she finally was standing next to him, he took hold of her hand and kissed it. Ginny blushed a deep shade of red at his gesture. Draco smirked.
The pair turned towards Dumbledore and the ceremony began.
***
The next day, The Burrow was bustling with such activity. Molly Weasley was busy preparing breakfast for ten, not including herself!
Bill and Charlie were talking away while Percy's nose was buried in a book about businesses in the magical world. Fred and George were up to their old tricks, as usual. The twins had dropped out of Hogwarts during their final year in order to start their joke shop… and escape the wrath of High Inquisitor Delores Umbridge! So far, their shop had been quite successful and they were living like kings.
Fred and George had just caused Ron's voice to turn into a high-pitched squeak after tricking him into eating one of their Helium Hot Balls, when Draco and Ginny entered the kitchen. Hermione meanwhile was rolling with laughter at Ron's unfortunate circumstance. Ron's face was turning redder by the second!
"Fred!" Ron squeaked. "George! I'm going to kill you!"
Fred, George and Hermione were howling with laughter.
Draco looked over at Ginny with wide eyes, but she just shrugged and grinned. She was used to the chaos and mayhem associated with such a large family… not to mention a family where two of your brothers were like Fred and George.
"Is it always this… this chaotic?" Draco whispered to Ginny.
"Always," she answered.
"Oh gods…"
Ginny laughed, "It's all right. You'll get used to it… I swear. Well, maybe not totally. Fred and George will always keep you on your toes… so watch out!"
Draco paled causing Ginny to go into a fit of giggles.
"Sit… sit!" Molly called over to Draco and Ginny.
The couple sat down and everyone began to eat at once. Molly soon after joined the table of ten.
***
Winter break seemed to go by very quickly for both Ginny and Draco. Though they enjoyed their stay at The Burrow, they were glad to be going back to Hogwarts however.
The two boarded the train to Hogwarts at Platform 9 and ¾ at Kings Cross Station in London. They managed to find themselves an empty compartment and sat down together.
Ginny leaned her head against Draco's shoulder and sighed.
"Our last term at Hogwarts…" Draco muttered half to himself.
"Mmm hmmm…" Ginny replied with her eyes shut. She was feeling so tired all of the time.
"I have everything in order for us after school ends in June. I had enough money saved at Gringotts that I was able to put a down payment on a house… a nice house. We should be comfortable there… and it's not far from your parents…"
Ginny snuggled closer to Draco and he hugged her close.
"This won't be an easy term for either of us, you know…" Draco began.
"I know…" Ginny answered. "Everyone is going to learn about us. I know that the teachers all know about us and our circumstance… but no one else does, except for Ron and Hermione." She paused for a moment, "I'm sorry to put you through all of this. You will most definitely lose your influence and such with your house…"
"It doesn't matter. What about you and Gryffindor?"
Ginny shook her head, "They won't understand at first… but they'll warm up to the idea… especially with Ron and Hermione backing us. After all, Hermione is Head Girl… and Ron's a seventh year…"
Draco smirked but Ginny smiled to herself. She knew what her husband was thinking, but she did not care because he loved her and he cared about her family and Hermione. That was all that mattered. Together they could face the world… take on any challenge… for they had each other… for in each other, they had found the purest and truest love… they had each found their soulmate.
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*sigh* Draco and Ginny are married and together… no matter what the cost!!! Though this story is basically completed, there is still an epilogue to be posted… Unfortunately, I am not going to be writing about Draco's and Ginny's spring term at Hogwarts… I felt that that would just make the story too long and drawn out… I hope that that is okay with everyone… if not, I'm sooo very sorry!! Please, forgive me!! :-) Anyway, stay-tuned for the epilogue… I'll be posting that in the near future… provided I get lots of nice and LONG reviews…
Jade Summers ~ I'm glad that you liked the last chapter… I hope that you liked this one as well… again, lots going on… I hope that it came out all right!! Please continue to read and review!! :-)
sweetstar3 ~ Mon amie romantique… you are too funny! :-) No worries about the French… I don't know much Spanish (never studied it… only French). I'm glad that you liked the last chapter… hopefully, you liked this one too! Keep reading and reviewing!!
tay ~ Yes, yes… our lovely Ginny is pregnant… how could she not be after having so much unprotected sex??? At least I set her up to be in a fairly supportive environment… Yes, though I like Harry and all, I really think that he ought to die at the end of the series… I know that there are lots of people out there who disagree and that's fine… I'm just going along with what I feel ought to happen. Please keep reading and reviewing!! The epilogue is still to come!!
iloveDracoMalfoyannonomou ~ Firstly, I want to thank you for adding me to your "favorite authors" list!! I don't think that I'll be doing a sequel to this particular story… but I am doing a sequel to my one-shot entitled "Blood of My Love." The sequel will be called "Bonds of the Soul," so be on the lookout for it! I also have another story in the works, but it's being posted rather slowly… it's called, "Phantasmagoria." I have other ideas (all D/G) floating through my head as well… but I want to finish up my other stories first before I start getting into those. In the meantime, stick with me regarding this story… there's one more installment left!! Keep on reading and of course reviewing!!
Dukerbrown ~ I'm so glad that you liked the last chapter… and yes Ginny is pregnant!! I hope that you liked this last chapter as well… Continue to read and review!! :-)
She-Who-Hates-Sunshine ~ I'm glad to hear that you liked the way I had Harry die… it was such a difficult write for me… wasn't sure if it would come out okay and all. And yes… Ginny is pregnant… she just had to be after all that unprotected sex!! The epilogue is still to come… so stick with me!! Please continue to read and review!!
Greeny ~ My darling Rachel!!! I'm thrilled to millions of tiny pieces that you liked my last chapter… one of my hardest chapters to write no less!!! I wasn't sure how people would react to my killing off Harry… but I just had to do it… I really think that he needs to die, even though I like him all right (not as much as Draco, though). And of course Ginny is pregnant… she definitely had to be after having so much unprotected sex… but at least she'll be surrounded by people who support and love her… the romantic in me couldn't place Ginny in any more crazy situations!! :-) In answering your question about The Killing Curse… yes, Harry did indeed say 'Avada Kedavra.' In book 5, Belatrix LeStrange said that you needed to mean the words in order for them to work regarding The Unforgivables… well, I believe that in the 'final battle,' Harry will indeed mean those words… he's a disturbed boy who lost his parents… I think that he'll be numbed so much by it that he'll have no troubles using The Killing Curse against Voldie… but that's just my own opinion! :-) Anyway, I hope that you liked this chapter as well!! I'll talk to you soon, sweetie!! *gives you a hug* Continue to read and review… the epilogue is still to come!!
Lady Obsidian ~ I'm glad that you liked my last chapter… I hope that you liked this one as well… The epilogue is still to come…!!! So definitely keep on reading and reviewing!! :-)
Cameron ~ I'm glad that you liked my last chapter… and yeah, a bit predictable about Ginny's sickness… but I kind of wanted it to be predictable… I really didn't think that there was a way to subtly bring it into the story… but this is my first fanfic… maybe I'll get better with that sort of thing the more I write, etc. Anyhow, I hope that you liked this chapter too… stay tuned for the epilogue… it'll be coming soon! Continue reading and reviewing!
Angelover41 ~ You are too funny!!! I thank you for your compliments… I'm glad that you really like my story… I'm so happy that it's received so much recognition!! Keep reading and reviewing… there is still an epilogue!!
dragonsprincess ~ Hey there sweets!! Well… yes, Ginny is indeed pregnant… I hope that my scene where Ron found out wasn't too anti-climactic. He was on rather good terms with Malfoy and he did have a month to get used to them being together (granted, not sexually of course!). I didn't want to get too into the whole bit where Ginny's parents and brothers found out so I sort of handled that in a roundabout sort of way… hope that that wasn't too disappointing… but I felt that it would make the story too long, etc. Regardless, I hope that you liked this chapter anyway… this one wasn't too easy to write either, though not nearly as difficult as the previous chapter! :-) Yes, I'm sorry… I killed off Harry… I couldn't help it though!! I like Harry too, but I really really think and feel that he ought to die at the end of the series… not sure as to why I feel that he should die, but I do feel that way nonetheless… Well, the epilogue is still to come so continue reading and reviewing!! Ohh… and post chapter three of Moonlight Sonata ASAP!!! :-)
Dracomio ~ Thanks for the compliments… last chapter was very difficult to write indeed!! Now I just hope that you liked this chapter just as much!! I didn't go into all the ceremony bit with the wedding or anything… but I thought all that formality would bog down the story. Well, there's still the epilogue to come… so stick with me!! Keep on reading and reviewing!!
Devoted2draco ~ I'm glad to hear that you liked the way I wrote the 'final battle.' And I'm happy to know that you aren't too upset with me for killing off Harry… yeah, I agree, it was sad! Well, I hope that you liked this chapter as well! Please stick with me… there's still the epilogue to come! Continue to read and review!!
AnniBug ~ I'm glad that you liked my battle between Harry and Voldie… I was hoping that it would come out all right in the end… Yeah, I'm not sure if JK will agree with my decision of killing off Harry, but I really do hope that she will when the time comes… it'll be interesting to see what she ends up doing (even if her decision differs from mine, I'm sure she will write it brilliantly… she ALWAYS does). :-) Keep reading and reviewing!
ILOveTOmFeltOn ~ I'm so glad that you like my story!! Yes, Ginny is indeed pregnant… she had to be after all that unprotected sex… at least she has the support of her parents and brothers… and Draco is more than willing to step up to the plate… hell, he asked her to marry him WAY before he knew about Ginny's 'diagnosis!' :-) Well, I hope that you still like my story after this chapter… and the epilogue will be posted soon as well! In the meantime, continue reading and reviewing!!
KuTiExAzNxAnGeL ~ Aww… I'm sorry that you're sad that Harry died… I was sad too, but it had to happen… Anyway, I'm glad that you are liking my story… I hope that you still like it after reading this chapter! I'll be posting the epilogue in the very near future, so stay with me until the end!! Please continue to read and review!!
Anya27 ~ You are too funny!! I know how you feel though… I like Harry too, but I just had to kill him off. Hopefully once the story is totally complete, you won't be too upset with me for killing Harry. I hope that you liked this chapter… and don't forget to continue reading and of course reviewing!! :-)
RandomCharacter ~ Well, I'm so super glad that you did pick up my fic… and hey, leave reviews for earlier chapters anyway… that's cool with me!! :-) Anyway, I'm happy that you like my story so much… hopefully, you will like this chapter too… and my epilogue once it's posted!! Hey, be sure to check out my other stories as well… hopefully you will like those as well. Please continue to read and review!!
Lady Bug ~ Yeah… California was wonderful… lots of sun and beautiful weather. I really needed a vacation from the Boston weather and lifestyle, let me tell you!! Plus, it was great to see my boyfriend since he now lives out there (I'll be moving out there soon, though! YAY!!). Anyway, I'm glad that you liked my decision to kill off Harry… I do like him, though… but for some reason, I really really think that he should die at the end of the series… doubt he will though… but who knows, JK could surprise us all!! Well, I hope that you liked this chapter… and watch out for my epilogue… it'll be posted soon! Keep on reading and reviewing!! :-)
Limery ~ You are just hilarious!!! Yes, Ginny is pregnant… had to be!! So, what do you think of what the plan for her future is? I hope it didn't come across too rushed. I had a lot of stuff going on in this chapter and I didn't want it to get too bogged down with too many details and the like. Hopefully, I was able to get everything across to everyone… *crosses fingers* And thanks for your praises about having the guts to kill off Harry… I must admit that I was nervous about how people would react to that… but I just had to do what my story called for… not to mention I had to express my own opinions, etc. :-) Well, there is still the epilogue to come now… so be on the lookout for it!! Please keep on reading and reviewing!!
cute-crazy-chick1 ~ I'm glad you like my story so far… I hope that you liked this chapter too… and watch out for the epilogue! Continue to read and review!!
Karen McCoy ~ Firstly, thank you thank you for adding me to your "favorite authors" list… I'm absolutely thrilled!! :-) I hope that after you read the rest of my story, you liked it all… and I hope that you liked this most recent chapter as well. I'll be posting the epilogue in the near future!! In the meantime, continue reading and reviewing!!
Ang3l666 ~ You were right… Ginny is indeed pregnant… yep, a little one is on the way!! I'm glad that you liked my last chapter… and hopefully you liked this one too! Also… there is still the epilogue to come!! So keep on reading and reviewing!! Ohh… and California was great, thanks!! :-)
GinnyDracoFan ~ I'm so happy that you love my story… I hope that this chapter lived up to the standards of my earlier ones!! Watch out for the epilogue!! :-) Continue to read and review!!
Lady Matsu ~ I'm so sorry sweetheart!!! Thanks for adding my story to your list of favorites!! I'm so very glad that you liked my last chapter… a difficult write for me indeed!! Yes, it was sad… but I had to kill off Harry… and like you said, he did defeat Voldemort in the end. Well, now you knew that Ginny was pregnant (fairly obvious, eh?)… so hopefully the way I had everyone react, etc. came out all right… I didn't go into too much detail… but I didn't want to drag on the story with too much extra stuff. And of course Draco is going to take care of Ginny… he loves her too much!! :-) Anyway, I hope that you liked this chapter as much as my others!! There is still the epilogue to come (my first ever fanfic is almost over!! *sniff*)… so be sure to continue reading and reviewing! Hey check out my other stories if you get the chance!
Slytherin lady ~ Ah yes… Ginny is indeed pregnant… and now all of Hogwarts knows of their relationship!! Stay tuned for the epilogue… it'll be posted in the near future!! I hope that you liked this chapter!! Please continue to read and review!! :-)
A special thanks is extended to iloveDracoMalfoyannonomou and Karen McCoy for adding me to their "favorite authors" list (*many hugs to you both*)!
Again I'd like to re-iterate… I hope that everyone will continue to enjoy what I write… Also remember that more and longer reviews means that I'll be more likely to post another chapter quickly!!! :-)
One final note… there is ONE MORE chapter to go… and then I sadly will say that this story… my first ever fanfic… will indeed be completed (*sniff sniff*)!!