Chapter 11

Also: I don't own any of this! This pretty much all belongs to J.K. Rowling!

Harry and Hermione couldn't believe it...they were scared and shocked. After the feast, they told everything to Ron. Ron was quite surprised. As the days went by, Hogwarts had their first trip to Diagon Alley, which is the first time. Everyone was so happy. This time, Hermione got to go on the outing. As they were entering Diagon Alley, lots of reporters were asking them questions. One of them asked her for an interview, and so she took it. They asked her all these weird questions.

"So, Hermione, how are you darling? With an extra 20 pounds on you?" asked the reporter, Jane

"I'm actually great! I love my lifestyle now! And I'm as happy a person could get" said Hermione.

"That's great...we heard, that you were to give labor in December. is that true?" Jane said this with a suspicious tone

"Yes." Hermione didn't know what else to say as she knew Jane would say something rude next.

"Do you think your ready? Because personally, when I had to go through that pain, I almost died. And you are far too young. In the old times, one would get punished for disrespecting your family and friends." Said Jane.

"I have the support of my parents, teachers, Professor Dumbledore and the one and only Harry Potter who I love. I need nothing more than them and courage." Hermione wanted to leave.

She said goodbye and left. Harry Potter was standing outside holding her purse while she was in there because the reporter wanted more personal answers and if Harry would've been there maybe Hermione wouldn't have said the complete truth. After the interview, Harry and Hermione went together and met Ron and Katie. Ginny tagged on a little later. They went to The Ice-cream Delight store. Harry couldn't believe how Ron could stay in a relationship that long...I mean c'mon! It's Ron. Ron said he was going to the bathroom but made a funny movement with his eyes so Harry knew Ron was asking him to come to "Um...I have to go get a new robe with Ron " he said " ok. We'll meet you herein an hour?" said Hermione. "Ok. See you later" Harry said rushing to catch up with Ron.

Once he caught up to Ron, Harry asked, "What's the matter? Oh and we have to meet the girls at the Ice-Cream place in an hour." "Kk. Harry, I need your advice," "sure, for what?" Harry was thinking maybe that Ron needed a new broomstick and couldn't choose. But Ron was headed for the ring store. "I need your help to pick out a ring-for Katie. " Ron said "A ring? For what!" Harry hoped Ron wasn't going to say what he thought he was going to say. "Listen Harry, I know that maybe I'm a little young but it's just that I'm sure that Katie is expecting a proposal soon! I mean we've been together for the longest time!" Ron was starring at Harry now. "Fine. What type are you looking for? Classic gold ring with huge diamond on top?" Harry said approvingly.

"Ya! And it's gotta be expensive and as pretty as Katie is." Just then, Harry and Ron heard a familiar voice. "Excuse me! Give me the biggest engagement ring you have here. The rarest and most expensive one!" It was Malfoy. Just then, Malfoy saw Ron and Harry. "Oh! What are you two doing here? Weasley, I see you have a ring whose it for? Your mother?" Malfoy was laughing his head off. "No! It's for my bride. Enough of me, what are you doing here?" Ron never thought there would be a Mrs. Draco Malfoy. "Why, I'm buying an expensive engagement ring for my future bride, Cho Chang!." "Cho Chang! Good luck with that" Harry said. Then the clerk came. "Excuse me, Mr.Malfoy, I found the perfect ring. There are only 8 rings like so in the world. " The clerk showed the ring to everyone. "Perfect! I'll buy it right now." And Malfoy left right away as Ron was looking very sad. " Son of a bitch" he said very quietly with a look of hatred on his face now. " How much does that ring cost, the one you just sold. "It costs 2, 580 sickles. (I dunno what the money is...so lets just say that's really expensive!) "2,580! No please!! I only have about 1000 sickles to spend!" Ron said, "Well, I could make you a deal. Give me 8 autographs from Harry Potter in less than 10 minutes and I'll give you this ring for 1000 sickles. :) Harry was outside at this point. The clerk didn't know they were best friends. "Done!" Ron was so happy. He grabbed Harry from outside and gave him 8 pieces of paper and a pen. Sign 8 autographs to this guy and he'll give me the ring for 1000 sickles instead of 2, 580 sickles!" Harry gladly signed all 8 papers with a remaining time of 12 seconds. The clerk then handed Ron the ring and whished him good luck. As they were walking down the main road of Diagon Alley, something hit Harry. "Ron, you- do you think maybe Hermione is waiting for a proposal? I mean I don't know if she is or not because I mean I did get her pregnant..." Harry was so confused. "Do you think you're ready?" Ron said. "I don't know. Also, I can't think Malfoy proposing to Cho. I mean it's just like yesterday that I was dancing with her." Said Harry. "Listen, Harry, just buy a ring for fun. And you don't have to necessary propose to her right now. Just keep it until you're ready." Said Ron. Harry never knew Ron was good at giving advice. "You're right Ron!" And they went and bought a beautiful ring.

While Harry and Ron were buying rings, Hermione, Katie and Ginny were walking down the streets. "What do you guys want to do? We have a whole hour to do stuff." Said Hermione. "Well, do you want to go there?" Katie said pointing at the wedding gown store. Without thinking, Ginny pointed out: " Why do you want to go buy a wedding gown if you're not even engaged!" "Ginny, you'll understand when you're a little older. We, girls get these feelings. C'mon! Let's just go for the fun of it!" Katie said. "Fine" Hermione and Ginny agreed. As they walked in, Katie screamed with Delight. She was sure Ron was going to propose because he said too much at dinner last night. She explained the story to Hermione and Ginny. Then, She found the perfect dress and insisted that Hermione tries on a dress because Katie was sure that Harry was going to propose. Hermione agreed to try on a dress. She was looking around when she found the perfect dress in a transparent coffin. It was a dress that she was dreaming about when she was younger. She tried it on, but it wouldn't fit because of her pregnancy wait. But she thought that she could probably fit into it after she got her child. She fell in love. Katie bought the dress but asked the Lady who sold it to her if the store would keep it until she came and got it because she didn't want Ron to see the dress yet. Hermione asked to put the dress aside. As the hour passed quickly, they were on their way to the Ice-Cream store. Hermione was quite depressed. When would Harry propose? Next year? This year? She thought thinking of that as soon as she saw Harry. They went back to school silently. We're they ready for marriage? For a lifetime-commitment? Because in this world, you can't really divorce.