A/N – HEY EVERYONE! =) I'm back with Chapter 16!!!!!!!!!!!!! =) its been 5 months and like 10 or 11 days! Sorry for the long wait! – I tried to make this chapter longer and more eventful… but it really isn't too long =( and I might not e back to write for awhile… I start marching band Monday.. but I might! =) it depends on how many reviews I get =P hehe sorta…
Disclaimer – Though I've been a Harry Potter fanatic since I was 11… when the books first came out – I still don't own it =( WB does and JK Rowling =) surprise, surprise! =) hehe
THANKS TO HsAnGeL88 and her sister FOR HELPING ME COME OUT OF MY WRITER'S BLOCK! =) yay! =) hehe ((too bad I'll most likely be busy after next week starts..))
And here is Chapter 16!!! =)
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CHAPTER 16!!
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Harry woke up in cold sweat. He glanced over at Hermione who was sleeping soundly and he crawled out of bed. Walking around the room he tried to recall his dream. The same dream had been haunting him for nights.
Dream: (A/N for my entertainment… just feel like writing a dream. – it's not that weird – he is just trying to recall it)
'He was in a closed in room. It was pitch black. He could barely make out a figure standing in front of him. His scar was burning furiously and white pain flashes kept blinding him further. In his arms he could feel a small bundle and was able to sense another one next to him. He could only guess Hermione was sitting down next to him on the cold floor, but he could not be certain. He could not remember what happened before, but he could feel a trickle of blood going down his arm. Shrugging off the immense pain, he handed the bundle to the person next to him and tried to stand up. As he did so, he felt a rush of dizziness fill his head that forced him to the ground. His head hit the floor hard and his world went blank.'
It was a strange dream… it didn't seem important but it kept coming back. Harry tried to remember more of the dream, but he couldn't. It only came to him in small portions. Shaking his head he climbed back in bed and closed his eyes tight, it was too early in the morning for him to be walking around. Turning over towards Hermione, he allowed her deep, peaceful breathing to lull him back asleep.
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The next morning Hermione woke to an empty bed and sighed, Harry was always running off somewhere… he really needed to rest. She placed a hand on her stomach and smiled as she stood up; she hoped the battle would be over soon so her kids could grow up in peace.
Walking out of the room she smiled once she saw Harry at the end of the hallway talking to Ron. A couple months ago she would have run to him, but today she just called his name. With Ron close behind him, Harry walked over to her and gave her a small hug.
"Did you need anything?"
"No, just wanted to find you… tomorrow is Christmas... and I hardly see you anymore" (A/N Trying to move this along more…its CHRISTMAS (in June hehe… now July… make that August))
"Yes… I know. I'm sorry Herm… its just…"
"Harry… I didn't ask for an apology… I know what is happening… its okay. You are trying to do the best for all of us."
Harry smiled gently at Hermione, "Yes, but that doesn't mean that I should be this busy, I need to take a break, but…"
"You can't. We're too close to slack off…" Hermione interrupted.
"Yes, but I'm still going to take a break tomorrow" He responded evenly, "everyone will."
Hermione opened her mouth like she was going to protest, but stopped herself and smiled. She wanted to see Harry more and Christmas was a good day to be with him. Harry kissed her smile, bringing her back into reality. Ron groaned, and to bug him further, Harry dipped Hermione slightly while deepening their kiss.
"Jeez, get a room" Ron grumbled making both Hermione and Harry laugh, as Harry set his wife upright.
Hermione said that she would go talk with Ginny, so Harry gave her a quick kiss and yawned as he watched her walk down the long hallway.
"You need to get some sleep Harry." Ron mentioned, breaking Harry from his daze.
"I know, but I just can't sleep anymore."
"How come?"
"I dunno, I keep having strange dreams."
"Have you talked to Dumbledore about it?"
"No, I was just there a couple of days ago… but it didn't seem important then."
"Well, why don't you drink one of the dreamless sleep potions?"
Harry smiled weakly, "I think I've had enough of those to last me a lifetime, and besides… that could make me sleep for a couple of days."
"You need it."
"Perhaps, but I don't want to miss Christmas and maybe I need to see these dreams… maybe its warning me of what will come?"
"I dunno, but lets go see how the others are doing."
Harry nodded at his friend and they headed towards a group of people talking.
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Hermione walked slowly into Ginny and Lavender's (A/N - is that right? been too long) room to find Ginny crying slightly into her pillow.
"What's wrong?" Hermione asked gently.
"I don't know. I keep feeling sick, and everyone is looking at me strangely. I have to tell them eventually. You haven't told anyone have you Hermione?" Ginny asked sitting up.
"No." Hermione replied honestly, Harry knew, but she didn't tell him, "But Harry…"
"You didn't tell him did you? He'd tell Ron, and Ron would blow up at Draco."
"No, I didn't tell Harry, but he found out."
Ginny groaned, but was interrupted by Hermione before she could say something, "Harry won't tell anyone, we ended up talking about it. We're willing to keep this a secret as long as you want. Although it would be best to come clean soon enough."
"I know Herm… Why does everything have to be stressful? Why can't we just go back to Hogwarts years where everything was at least a bit simpler?"
"That would be easier, but just think: In a couple of years the whole world, wizard and muggle will be safe. Both our children will be able to grow up in peace. All because of what we are doing here."
"I suppose you're right Hermione. You always are it seems. So when do you think would be a good time for me to tell people?"
"As soon as you think you can handle it. Talk to Draco about it. Or, maybe we should try to get Draco to propose so when you tell people you can be on top of things and let people know you have taken action for your accident or whatever." Hermione replied with a smile.
"That's just it! Draco has made no move about proposing! I don't know what to do. I mean… sure we've talked about it… but it hasn't been made official."
"Why don't you propose?" Hermione asked lightly, "Its not like girls aren't allowed to… it's an equal decision either way..."
"I know… I've just always dreamed that I'd be asked."
"We can't live in a fantasy world… sure I always had my dreams about being proposed to and my wedding… I didn't think I'd be married to the famous Harry Potter during the middle of a huge fight with Voldemort, while we were all worried about our lives."
"True. Well I'm going to find Draco. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised and he'll get on one knee when I walk in." Ginny said with a small twinkle in her eye. After giving Hermione a quick hug, she stood up and walked out into the hall.
Hermione sighed slightly and leaned back onto Ginny's pillows. Closing her eyes in complete exhaustion, she drifted into a deep slumber.
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Harry paced the floor nervously in front of his buzzing computer. The whole building was silent, though most of the occupants were excitedly hovered around behind him. He looked around the room but found Hermione no where in sight; Tim, Lavender, Ginny and Draco were also missing. Shrugging to himself he turned back to the busily humming computer; soon they hoped to find the exact location of Voldemort.
(A/N – eh.. I REALLY wanted to end it here… but... it's been forever and this is quite short so I'll continue a bit…=))
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Meanwhile…
Hermione awoke to a dark and slightly unfamiliar room. Opening her eyes a bit, she realized that she was in Ginny and Lavender's room, but not alone. She heard people shuffling around the room and decided to close hear eyes to feign sleeping.
"Are you sure she is asleep?" Hermione heard Tim whisper; he was most likely speaking about her.
"Yes, she acts like she hasn't slept in days, so she won't wake up for awhile."
"I still don't feel comfortable speaking in here Lavender, lets find somewhere where we won't be heard."
"Fine. Just as long as no one suspects anything."
Hermione laid completely still as she felt someone touch her hair softly. The person she soon identified as Lavender murmured, "And it was so nice to know you. Too bad you'll never see your children." And with a small sigh, her and Tim made their way out the door.
Hermione sat up as fast as she was able, after making sure she was alone in the room. Her heart was beating quickly as she made her way in the dark towards the door. Stepping out into the bright hallway she shielded her eyes and inched down the corridor by grasping on to the wall. Once she adjusted to the light she began to look for Harry.
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Also meanwhile… (A/N – hehe)
Ginny found Draco sitting at his desk writing a note. She crept up to him and slowly wrapped her arms around his neck. He stood up quickly, pushing the note underneath some papers and turned around. Ginny gave him a strange look but he leaned down to kiss her softly. She grinned at him and wrapped her arms around his neck and they kissed again.
"Did you need something?" Draco asked coolly after they broke apart.
"Not right now." she answered softly, resting her head on his shoulder, forgetting about the note he hurriedly hid.
Draco smiled a little and tightened his hold on her. The two stayed there for a moment or so before Ginny sighed after having an inner debate. Draco pushed her back slightly to look at her and she met his gaze.
"Draco…" she began slowly.
"Hmm?" he said softly, bringing her over to his bed and letting her sit against him as he leaned against the pillows.
"I don't know how to say this…" she started again and he brought his arms to wrap around her, "but… I think we need to become engaged… like officially." She felt Draco become a little stiff but he loosened up quickly.
"Yea. I agree… but if you would allow me…" he said removing himself from behind her gently. He helped pull her to the side of the bed and he got down on a knee, still holding on to her hands.
"Will you marry me Virginia Weasley?"
Ginny didn't reply but dropped into his arms and he held her tightly.
"Y-yes" she whispered and he stood up with her in his arms, twirling her around. When she was back on her feet, he leaned forward and kissed her hard.
"But." He said breaking apart from her, "at least let me give you a ring!" He reached into his pocket and brought out a small box that revealed a thin silver ring with a small diamond on top.
Tearing up once more, Ginny allowed her new fiancé to place the ring on her finger, then she once again leapt into his arms. At least for this second her life was perfect.
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Hermione found a door wide open with a bunch of people crowded inside. Pushing her way through she felt a hand grasp her shoulder. Looking up she saw Tim standing there with a grin plastered on his face. She smiled quickly but shrugged his arm off and hurriedly made her way to the front of the crowd.
'Why would everyone be huddled in this small room?' she wondered, but Harry's voice broke her from her thoughts.
"Herm! Where've you been?" he asked eagerly.
"That's what I need to talk to you about." She replied in an urgent whisper.
"Do you think it can wait? Any minute now we'll have the location of Voldemort."
"So that is why everyone is in here. Why is it taking so long? You'd think the computer would be able to track it as fast as normally."
"Well… I think he keeps fluctuating his power level so its making the computer go haywire… but if we can just get it to hang on a little longer I think we'll find out his location." Harry responded firmly.
Hermione nodded and stepped into Harry's embrace. She leaned against his strong chest keeping an eye on the computer screen. Both of their hands were resting on the quite large swell of Hermione's belly.
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Draco and Ginny walked down the bare hallways of the Auror hideout, their hands interlocked tightly. They were going to tell everyone of Ginny's pregnancy and of their marriage. Taking a deep breath they stepped into the crowded room, the loud computer went quiet as they came in. Excited chatter broke out as Harry cleared his throat.
"Voldemort is located at…"
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A/N – Yep… a cliffy! – it's my only hope that people will come back to read! =) -- Hey y'all where to start… I'm terribly sorry about not getting this out by Spring break when I said. – I didn't say which Spring Break did I? ;) hehe.. so it could've easily been next year spring break.. they start at the same time.. minus a day or whatever =) but yea… SORRY!!! Its been… 5 months and like 10 days or so since I've updated.. I have yet to make it 6 months with this story atleast!! =) hehe – well…
THANKS TO ALL WHO REVIEWED!!
Hermharry – Sorry that it didn't come out my Spring Break! You hadta wait a little bit longer than just that… And thanks for saying that I'm a totally awesome writer! =) =) that always makes me feel better hehe.. although it takes me forever to post a chapter anymore… I had major writer's block as well.
Tragedy -- I'm glad that you enjoyed my last chapter… and no. My Spring Break is in March… but April is closer so it doesn't make my late posting sound as bad... but thanks for reviewing!
Viwiel-Lolo Potter-Mydia-Leila – Awww! You were so sweet in your review!! =) =) And I'll e-mail you when this is up... hehe its been forever since I've updated! I'm glad you thought the characters were in character.. its hard to do that a lot of times =) its so easy to go OOC =) and I really doubt I'll ever kill Harry or Hermione… so you don't need to worry about that =) hehe – and DBZ is Dragonball Z… the Anime series… yea =)
Kck -- I may only need to show 1 or 2 reviews... but why not show all of them? I like to give people credit after they review… and I always like being recognized when I review... so I give everyone recognition… even you.
Onerios lykos -- Oh! LOL I thought your name sounded familiar =) yea.. I have you on my AIM list.. I just haven't talked to you in awhile… I see you on every once in awhile, maybe next time I see you I'll talk to you =) -- hehe I'm glad you STILL love the story =) and I hope you still do! Though its been another long break.. and I doubt I'll make Hermione get hurt.. well… I won't kill her atleast =) but that's all I'll say. And I did mention Sirius in the beginning =) lol
Mary-jane – hehe yea.. but this chapter you hadta wait longer… =( sorry!.. Hermione will probably give birth to the twins (if she does ;) – lol) at the end of the story.. but we'll see =) hehe – sorry for the long wait for this chapter!!
Katie janeway -- hehe yep.. my Spring break was in march… and will be again this coming year =P – hehe… I start marching Monday!! Ack! Lol =) it'll be awhile for me to update again most likely… and yea… Ron will most likely have a new girlfriend.. but we shall see =) – you reviewed twice! Lol =) yea.. sorry about the no update thing for so long…
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… -- LOL!!! You have a great review… you're right. I useta be insanely obsessed with this book.. which is why I wrote my two stories! Which is why it takes so long to write… but yes… I have a hobby.. I love to write =) that's my hobby, as well as band which starts soon.. you should also get a hobby – not writing rude reviews – if you don't wanna read it don't ((I don't' see why I wrote a response.. lol not like you'll come back to see what I write =) ))
Fiddy – hehe thanx! And there isn't anything wrong with ketchup on rice =) hehe its good isn't it? =) I'm glad you have some taste =P lol – well hope you come back and read chapters 14.. 15 and now 16 =)
Jen -- Hey! Hehe I always forget you are godsirishangel.. maybe its because I know a lotta people that go by Jen =) and yea.. it is pretty short.. this one is a tid bit longer.. but not much.. but hey – I TRIED! =)
Dana Dancer – hehe =) yea.. next chap Should've been up soon.. eh.. 5months.. depends on what your definition of soon is =) =) – yea! I know what you mean about not posting often.. I have yet to break 6 months with a HP story.. but I read fanfiction ALL the time anymore =) none of which is Harry Potter.. lol I read like Pirates of the Caribbean.. DragonballZ… Mulan hehe anything really =) And I did try to make the plot go more! =) hehe I thought I added a lot of elements this chapter.. at least it seemed to me that I did =)
Vennus -- =) =) I'm glad you like my story =) lol yep… last chapter wasn't too long.. but this one is.. umm.. like one page or one and a half pages longer.. so its longer atleast =) hehe Thanx for your review!! =)
Lauren – hehe its okay that you forgot to review =) hey! Your review was after the time I was suppose to post my story hehe =) -- what do you mean you want something to happen to Hermione? Do you want it to be good or bad? =) – you reviewed twice! =) hehe =P at least I think you're the same Lauren =D
Serena Gemini -- hehe that's a good system – "Keep on writin' and I'll keep on readin'!!" hehe =) well.. its been awhile =) but I wrote more!! So you'll read… right? =) lol well hopefully you'll come back and review! =)
Purplerks -- ACK! You were going to hunt me down and tickle me?!? =) muhahahaha I was lucky then =) hehe you didn't find me! =) --- glad you liked my story =) have you updated your H-H story? =P even if not I understand – hehe I haven't updated since Feb! =)
Clara – gotta love making a review short and sweet =P – UPDATE! – hehe I AM updating! Once I finish responding to all of y'alls reviews =) hehe there are a lot =P hehe
Hollywoodgurl – hehe well I hope you STILL like my stories =) though you already said you still like them… but do you STILL? =P hehe I sorta confused myself with that.. – Umm… Hermione will have her twins most likely at the end of the fic =) I'm planning on it to be like the last thing I write is with them being born.. but we shall see =)
J K Rowling -- :+:SPOILERS ON BOOK 5:+: (incase people don't just read there reviews) its JKR! Actually I doubt it is =) but either way it was a nice review =) – I'd never rival JKR… and I'd assume JK Rowling would at LEAST capitalize Harry Potter =)… and I didn't find out anything in relationships in book 5 =) other than Harry not liking Cho anymore and Herm with Krum and Ron sorta liking that Luna girl – but yea =) Thanx for the review! =)
HarryzBabe -- hehe.. Spring break.. well… I didn't say what year =) hehe I could've meant Spring Break 2004? =P hehe too bad I didn't =) well.. August… Summer… Spring.. its Summer Break…. They start with the same letter.. its an easy mistake =P hehe jk glad you like my story!!! =) =)
Stephen – Gotta love the short reviews… I get a lotta them it seems =) but I have this thing about having to write at least a certain amount of lines for each review =) okay I met that =) – I WILL Keep writing! =) until this story ends.. then I might stop and not do my planned sequel..
PrincessSerenityMoon -- Well! You just reviewed on July 9th! =) so hopefully you haven't died waiting!! =) its only been a little under a month!! =) hehe glad you like my story that much =) =P hope you like this chapter! =) hehehe – I think it was a strange chapter… that's my opinion atleast =)
Kipper -- hehe this is really soon from your review! =) just like 10 days! =) hehe that's not too bad =P lol but.. from my posting it is… but yea =( I've had a bad case of writer's block!! =( and now I'm going to be busy again.. *sigh*
Writergurl003 – They didn't break up because of what Hermione did… its like… they had a LOT of problems going on… and it just took what Hermione did without knowing to FINALLY put them over the edge… so it wasn't JUST because of that… it was just a lot of things started to build up and that made it tip =)
Harryherm4ever -- it hasn't been 6 months! =) 6 months would be Aug 23rd =)and you reviewed on July 26th.. that was 5 months and 3 days =) hehe.. but yea.. I know its been a long time =( Glad you still like my story despite all the long waits =) hehe yea.. I hate waiting.. but I have more of an understanding since I know it takes me forever – mainly writer's block this summer… but now I'm about to become busy again *shrugs*
CyberfrogX -- hehe you should try tomato soup and rice.. have you yet? =P lol and thank you!! Usually after people write their stories and realize after awhile it gets harder and harder to post because you are so busy and writer's block is evil they understand better that it takes forever =) but I still feel bad about like posting 2 chapters a year basically… =(
HermiHarry -- You hope all what happens in the end? Thank you! =) I guess my story is is kinda strange.. or you could call that creative =) hehe.. are you the same as HermHarry? I wasn't sure.. lol so I put y'all in two different responses =).. maybe I should read Chapter 7 to see what you mean.. lol eh brb let me do that =) eh I dunno =) lolol oh well.. that seemed long lol oh well yay! my last review!! =) =) =)