AN: I am so so so so so so so so so so sorry that I haven't updated in like four months. I had no idea it had been so long since I updated, so I'll make you a deal and put up the first half now. Hope you enjoy the chapter, sorry again.
Oh and here is a little guide to help you keep the kids, and their parents straight:
Fred & Angelina married 10 years – triplets Mary, Janessa, and Kevin 9
George & Malina (a Witch from Hawaii) married 7 years – triplets Rowan, Ryan, and Rose 6
Bill & Nadira (a Witch he met in Egypt) married 14 years – two; Parker 13, Rupert 11
Charlie & Celina (a Witch he met in Romania) married 17 years – two; Jareth 16, Tara 13
Ginny – four; Milo 9 & Storm 7 from her first marriage. Twins Sonia and Jenna 3 with her boyfriend of four years Daniel (a muggle she met at a party)
Percy & Penelope don't have any children
FYI: Harry and Hermione's house was a muggle mansion that's had a magic remodel. Like the house had a large garage, but since they don't have cars they turned it into a place for the kids to fly around in safely without being seen.
And thanks to everyone who reviewed I'm glad you liked the last chapter and again really sorry about the wait.
Christmas was a week away and twenty-eight people and their baggage were shuffling around Harry and Hermione's three story house trying to find room. The children were sharing rooms. Not including Harry and Hermione's children, there were seven girls and seven boys.
Sean was sharing his room with George's sons Rowan and Ryan, they and their sister were six, only a year older then Sean. George's six year-old daughter Rose and Ginny's 7 year-old daughter Storm were staying with Marie. Mary and Janessa, Fred's 9 year-old daughters were put in Lily's room. Kevin, Fred's 9 year-old son, Milo, Ginny's 9 year-old son, Parker, Bill's 13 year-old son, and Rupert where in Ron's room, which Harry and Hermione had kept for him, hoping he would come home soon. Tara, Charlie's 13 year-old daughter, was sharing one of the guest rooms with Sonia and Jenna, Ginny's three year old twins who she loved to take care of. Jareth, Charlie's 16 year-old son, had a room to himself since he was the oldest and had no other place to go. Their parents all had rooms to themselves. The house had five guestrooms and four rooms, like the Room of Requirements at Hogwarts, which would become what ever you needed them to be. Just enough space for everyone.
While the children played in the large snow covered yard, the oldest watching the youngest, and getting to know each other, most of the adults were unpacking. Hermione, Ginny, and Ginny's muggle boyfriend Daniel were standing in the kitchen, watching the children out the windows.
"So can I make you some coffee or something Ginny?"
"Oh no thank you, I shouldn't have caffeine right now." Hermione looked at Ginny who was unconsciously rubbing her lower abdomen. Daniel wrapped his arms around Ginny's waits and their fingers intertwined. Hermione lifted her eyebrows suspiciously and Ginny smiled.
"You as well?" Hermione asked.
"About two and a half months along. You?"
"Almost two."
"Why is it that the two of us – the ones with the largest families are the ones crazy enough to have more kids?" Ginny asked turning towards the window again and watching the children play.
"I don't know, maybe we're just the lucky ones." Ginny laughed lightly. "Does the family know?" Hermione asked almost sure she knew the answer.
"No, it's too early."
"I agree, I haven't told anyone yet either, except you."
"Well I say we tell them all on Christmas, since we're all together again. It will give us more to celebrate."
"That would be perfect Ginny."
"I've missed having you around Hermione."
"I've missed you too; it will be nice to have my best friend back." Ginny smiled. They were just settling down at the table when a voice floated into the kitchen.
"Mummy!" Ginny looked over instinctively.
"That's Sonia, I'll be back." She walked to the back door, looked out, and shook her head. "I love them but I'm not going out that without some kind of protection," pulling out her wand she added, "accio jumper." A heavy jumper came flying from the front room. Ginny put it on and walked out the back door. Hermione and Daniel sat uncomfortably across the table from one another for awhile before Daniel spoke.
"Hermione I know I haven't known you long, but can I ask you something?" Daniel asked nervously.
"Daniel if you're going to propose I would have to say yes, only if my kids can visit us on the weekends." Daniel laughed easing the tension that had built up between them. "Sure ask away."
"You seem to know Ginny well and she speaks of you highly."
"I haven't seen her in several years, but she was one of my best friends while we were at Hogwarts."
"Well I wanted to ask you when you thought would be the best time to give her this." Daniel reached into his pocket and withdrew a small ring box. He handed it to Hermione and she opened it. Inside was an antique ring with a large center diamond and one smaller pink diamond on either side.
"Daniel this is beautiful."
"I hope she'll like it. The pink diamonds represent our twin daughters." Daniel said as Hermione handed back the ring and he slipped it back into his pocket.
"I know she'll love it." Hermione said smiling at him, but then something occurred to her and her smile faltered. "Milo and Storm aren't your children are they?"
"No, Ginny was married to a wizard named Glen. After Ginny had Storm he started hitting her, Ginny not Storm, apparently he never wanted a daughter."
"That's horrible."
"Yes it is, but Ginny was strong, she left him when Storm was a little over six mouths old. She and I have been dating for the last four years. I know I love her and she loves me, but I've been reluctant to ask her because I know she has problems trusting. I just want it to be perfect."
"Daniel I'm sure she'll say yes and it'll be perfect no matter when you ask her."
"Thanks for the advice." Hermione smiled as Ginny came back inside followed by the kids. They were muddy and covered in snow.
"It just started snowing again. Sonia wanted to show me the snowman she had made." Ginny used her wand to dry them off and sent them all to their rooms to get changed.
"We need to wash those cloths, Tara will you help them?" Ginny asked motioning to Sonia and Jenna.
"Sure Aunt Ginny." Tara said taking them each by the hand and leading them to their room. As the kids piled out of the kitchen Ginny pulled off her jumper and sat down at the table next to Daniel. She linked her arm through his and rested her head on his shoulder.
"That lot is a lot to take care of." Ginny said after a long pause. Hermione and Daniel laughed.
"Yeah they are." Hermione said getting up from the table. "Well I'm going to go find my husband. I'll see you two later." Daniel smiled at her as she left, he know that she was giving them sometime alone. Hermione walked out of the kitchen, but didn't really go anywhere. She stood just outside the door listening.
"You know, in most circles this would be considered eavesdropping." Harry whispered coming up behind Hermione and wrapping his arms around her. "So what are we listening to?"
"I just want to hear if he's asking her what I think he's asking her." Harry thought about that for a second, but decided he didn't want to know what it meant. Harry was silent just long enough for Hermione to hear Daniel mention spending the rest of his life with Ginny. Having heard what she was listening for Hermione took one of Harry's hands and led him away from the door.
"So what exactly were we just listening for?"
"If I was right you'll probably find out tonight."
"I hate it when you keep me in the dark like this." Hermione stopped and looked at him. For a second Harry thought she was going to explain herself, but she didn't. She kissed him and then started walking down the hall.
"You know that's not always going to work." Harry said catching up to her.
"It has for the past thirteen years. Why would that stop now?" Harry didn't respond. He knew she was right. When they reached the top of the stairs Harry scooped Hermione into his arms.
"Have I told you today that I love you?"
"Yes, but that doesn't mean I can't hear it again."
"I love you." Harry said kissing her softy
"I love you too." Hermione said when their lips broke apart. Harry put Hermione back on her feet and she smiled at him. "I love it when you do that."
"Do what kissing you?" Harry asked kissing her again. "Or sweeping you off your feet?"
"Both." Hermione said taking Harry's hand and leading him to their bedroom. Harry closed the door behind himself. Hermione kissed him and let one of her hands slid up under his shirt.
"But dear what if someone hears us?" Harry asked slyly raising one eyebrow.
"Don't give me that look. This is my house and no one is going to stop me from doing what I want in my house. And what I want is to make love to my husband. To show him how much I love him." Harry didn't argue, but why would he? He kissed Hermione, lifted her into his arms again and carried her to their bed.
That night as they sat down to dinner Hermione noticed a ring on Ginny's left ring finger. She nudged Harry in the side and pointed to the ring.
"So that's what you were eavesdropping on." He whispered in her ear.
"Well Daniel already told me he was going to ask her, I was only listening to see if he was asking her then."
"So it doesn't count as eavesdropping if you know what the people are talking about?"
"Basically."
"If you say so," Harry said rolling his eyes at her. Over dinner the men talked about Quidditch and the women tried to stay awake. Even Daniel was rambling on about games and players. Apparently over the years the Weasley boys had adopted Daniel as a younger brother and taken him to several games.
"You know boys," Molly said after an hour, "there are other things to talk about."
"Yeah but how many chances are we going to get to have this kind of conversation with a professional Quidditch player." Bill said excitedly.
"Anytime you got together with Harry I would assume. But you'll only have this one chance to congratulate your sister on the day she got engaged." Everyone at the table turned suddenly to Ginny and she, while blushing brightly, held up her left hand so they could see the ring. Her brothers all cheered. Congratulations were said by everyone and Ginny continued to blush.
The wedding was talked about by everyone for a while. But eventually the conversation split in two, the women talking about Ginny's wedding and the men talking about Quidditch again. Slowly the children left the table, growing tired of the adult's conversation.
When dinner was over and the table was cleared Harry and Hermione and went into the living room where Percy and Penelope were sitting, apparently waiting for them. Harry and Hermione sat down on a couch facing the people who had tried to clam Ron as their own.
Harry looked at Percy and Hermione squeezed his hand to keep him quite. Harry and Hermione had talked about what they were going to say to Percy and Penelope. While talking about it they had decided that the best way to deal with it was not to yell. They were both surprised when Percy brought it up.
"Harry, Hermione I feel I owe you an explanation." He paused possibly expecting them to say something, but they stayed silent and he pressed on. "I know you know that Penelope and I raised Ron for most of his life and I know you know I tried to tell him he was my son. That happened when he was four and I regret it deeply now. When I told Ron that, Penelope and I had just found out that we can't have children; I was drunk and stupid. I thought your son was a way to have a child of our own. I never thought of what it would do to Ron or what would happen when he was reunited with you. I hope you can eventually forgive me for being so stupid."
Harry looked at Hermione and she nodded. She knew what he was thinking, 'should we forgive him?' She thought they should. Harry got off the couch walked over to Percy and held out his hand. Percy stood up, with a look of doubt in his eyes, and reached for Harry's hand. They shook hands and Harry smiled at him.
"We forgive you Percy, I'm sure we've all done things we regret. Other than that you raised our son well and we have to thank you for that." Harry let go of Percy hand and turned to Hermione. She smiled at him and got off the couch.
"You handled that well," Hermione whispered to him.
"We'd better go check on the children, goodnight Percy, goodnight Penelope." Harry said taking Hermione's hand and leading her out of the room.
"Goodnight." Penelope and Percy called after them.
"You know they really are nice people." Hermione said squeezing his hand encouragingly.
"I know that's why I forgave him."
"You did the right thing."
"You think so?"
"They did raise him well, he's a good kid and I guess, in the end, there's no real harm done."
"He is a good kid." Harry said thoughtfully. "But it makes me wonder, is he good because they raised him."
"Harry," Hermione said stopping him halfway up the stairs and looking into his eyes. "He's our son, he's a part of you and a part of me and that's why he is who he is. I mean think about it, if Percy had had an effect on who Ron is do you think he would have fought with Malfoy's son?" Harry smiled at her and kissed her gently.
"You're right. Percy would never condone such violence."
"Tell me the truth Harry, you were pleased when Ron got in the fight, weren't you?"
"Only a little, I mean I was worried when I saw he was hurt, but the fact that my son knocked a Malfoy unconscious made me proud."
"I thought so. Now come on lets say goodnight to the children so we can get to bed." They went to each room in turn, whispering their goodnights to their sleeping children. After they had said goodnight to Sean, who's room was at the far end of the house Harry took Hermione's hand and they Apparated to their room. Once in their bedroom Hermione kissed Harry passionately, her left hand running up his check lightly and through his scruffy hair.
"You wait here, I'll be right back." Hermione said when their lips broke apart.
"I can do that." Harry said softly watching Hermione walk away. "I hate to see her go, but I love to watch her leave." He whispered to himself. Harry took off his shirt and threw it onto the floor as he walked over to the bed. He sat down on the bed in his pants waiting for Hermione. After about fifteen minutes Harry heard the dressing room door open and turned towards it.
"Wow." Harry said softly to himself as he looked at Hermione. She stood in the doorway wearing a form fitting silk negligee. It was soft pink in color and slightly see-through. It had long slits up either side that ended just above her hip and the round crest of her breasts where visible in the low cut front. Her hair was softly curled and lying gently on her shoulders.
"You look amazing."
"Thank you."
"Is this new?" Harry asked motioning to what she was wearing.
"Yes it is. I noticed a few days ago that I was starting to show, just ever so slightly, and decided I should feel sexy while I still could." Hermione said walking over to Harry. He placed his hands on her abdomen where a slight bump was beginning to form. Hermione had always started showing early when she was pregnant.
"Hermione, you'll always be sexy." Hermione took Harry's hands, pulled him off the bed and kissed him.
"That's why I love you," Hermione whispered in his ear. Harry slid his fingers under the spaghetti straps on Hermione's shoulders and pulled the slowly down her arms. Once the fabric was pulled over her breasts Harry let go of the straps and the negligee floated softly to the floor. Hermione got on the bed and slid backwards towards the headboard. Harry stripped off his pants, got onto the bed and made his way over to his wife. Kneeling in front of Hermione he touched the soft curls lying on her shoulders and stroked her cheek gently.
"I love you." He whispered softly in her ear before he began pressing his lips softly against her neck.
"I love you too." Hermione stammered softly before inhaling sharply. Harry hand just enveloped one of her nipple in his lips. He kissed her nipples, sucking on them lightly, causing Hermione to moan loudly and grip at Harry's back. Harry started kissing further down her body. She melted at the feel of his kisses and Harry slid her down the bed, so that she was lying down instead of sitting up. Harry slid his hand up her inner thigh and her legs spread almost as if commanded.
"Oh Harry," Hermione gasped as Harry moved himself over her and his erection brushed against her. That simple action sent a thrill through her body. She moaned again as he gently entered her. Hermione pushed her hips up to meet his and they both moaned happily. They created a fluid motion, meeting their hips together and pulling away again. Hermione wrapped her arms around Harry's back and pulled him towards her. She held him tight and thrust her hips sharply upwards. She and Harry yelled softly with pleasure as they came in each others arms. Harry kissed her softly on the forehead and then passionately on the lips.
"I do love you Harry." Harry smiled and moved to one side of her body. He was lying with his head on her chest, she was stroking his hair lightly, and he was rubbing one hand along her inner thigh.
"I love you too Hermione, more than anything."
"So there is something I haven't told you." He looked at her with a fear behind his eyes.
"Are you alright?"
"Oh no I'm fine, love. I'm fine and the babies are perfect. No what I was going to tell you was about Ginny." Harry settled his head back on her chest.
"Some thing else you innocently overheard?"
"No, Ginny told me this."
"So what's new with Ginny, other than her engagement?"
"She's pregnant and..."
"With Daniel's child?"
"Don't sound so shocked; Ron wasn't exactly born in holly wedlock was he?"
"I wasn't judging I was just surprised."
"Anyway – the other thing I was going to say was, we talked about it and since her family doesn't know she's pregnant and they don't know I'm pregnant we were going to tell everyone on Christmas."
"I don't get a say in this?"
"Well if you don't think it's a good idea we don't have to say anything."
"No love, I think it's a great idea, it would just be nice to be asked."
"Do you want to feel included?" Hermione asked in a mocking voice.
"Yeah, it makes me feel special."
"You know what makes me feel special?" Hermione asked seductively.
"What would that be?" Before she could respond Hermione felt an upset rumbling in her stomach. She jumped from the bed leaving Harry on his back and ran to the bathroom. Harry didn't need to follow her to now what was happening. For some reason, during this pregnancy Hermione's morning sickness was happening at night; sometimes very late at night. Harry got off the bed and went into the bathroom after her.
Their master bathroom had a large Jacuzzi tub, a two person shower, a top- of-the-line toilet and two sinks with a large marble counter in-between. She looked up from her position in front of the toilet bowl and smiled at him.
"I'm sorry." She said weakly.
"Don't be." Harry said picking up a hair clip from the counter and walking over to her. He lifted her hair off her shoulders, pulled it back, and pinned it up.
"I hate this throwing up." She said flatly standing up. "Your twins are trouble makers already; they're going to keep me up all night with this."
"Well you were only sick for a few weeks with Sean, maybe the twins will be the same way."
"Hopefully."
Day was just braking when the twins woke them up again. Hermione was bent double over the toilet and Harry was looking on sympathetically.
"I really do wish there was something I could do."
"Getting up with me is a sweet thi..." Hermione put her head down again and Harry looked away. When she was sure this sick spell was over Hermione got off her knees and walked over to the sink where Harry was sitting. She looked at herself in the mirror and made a horrible face.
"What was that look for?" Harry said lightly stroking the hair that had fallen out of the clip.
"My face is flushed, I feel hot, and I look horrible." Harry let her wash her face and brush her teeth before he took her face in his hands and kissed her passionately.
"You never look horrible, never." Hermione smiled at him and kissed him back. Harry slid back on the counter-top and Hermione climbed up over him.
"I love you." Hermione breathed when their lips broke apart. Harry smiled at her as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her body to his. Her body on his made him grow hard and within seconds he was inside her. She pushed herself up and he pulled her bake down. They formed a rhythm of movement that had them both moaning in pleasure. Hermione's body became suddenly tense and she screamed out Harry's name as he came inside her. Breathing heavily Hermione fell forward into his arms and he held her tight.
"Well if anyone was still sleeping they're awake now." Harry said jokingly stroking her hair. Hermione laughed and kissed him. When there lips broke apart she got down off of him, crossed the room, and turned on the shower. Hermione looked over her shoulder suggestively as she stepped under the water. Harry raised one eyebrow as if in surprise, jumped down from where he was sitting, and followed her.
AN: I'm really busy right now, but I promise I'll make time to work on this story. I feel so guilty for not updating. I got distracted by other ideas and got stuck and...well...sorry.
Oh and here is a little guide to help you keep the kids, and their parents straight:
Fred & Angelina married 10 years – triplets Mary, Janessa, and Kevin 9
George & Malina (a Witch from Hawaii) married 7 years – triplets Rowan, Ryan, and Rose 6
Bill & Nadira (a Witch he met in Egypt) married 14 years – two; Parker 13, Rupert 11
Charlie & Celina (a Witch he met in Romania) married 17 years – two; Jareth 16, Tara 13
Ginny – four; Milo 9 & Storm 7 from her first marriage. Twins Sonia and Jenna 3 with her boyfriend of four years Daniel (a muggle she met at a party)
Percy & Penelope don't have any children
FYI: Harry and Hermione's house was a muggle mansion that's had a magic remodel. Like the house had a large garage, but since they don't have cars they turned it into a place for the kids to fly around in safely without being seen.
And thanks to everyone who reviewed I'm glad you liked the last chapter and again really sorry about the wait.
Christmas was a week away and twenty-eight people and their baggage were shuffling around Harry and Hermione's three story house trying to find room. The children were sharing rooms. Not including Harry and Hermione's children, there were seven girls and seven boys.
Sean was sharing his room with George's sons Rowan and Ryan, they and their sister were six, only a year older then Sean. George's six year-old daughter Rose and Ginny's 7 year-old daughter Storm were staying with Marie. Mary and Janessa, Fred's 9 year-old daughters were put in Lily's room. Kevin, Fred's 9 year-old son, Milo, Ginny's 9 year-old son, Parker, Bill's 13 year-old son, and Rupert where in Ron's room, which Harry and Hermione had kept for him, hoping he would come home soon. Tara, Charlie's 13 year-old daughter, was sharing one of the guest rooms with Sonia and Jenna, Ginny's three year old twins who she loved to take care of. Jareth, Charlie's 16 year-old son, had a room to himself since he was the oldest and had no other place to go. Their parents all had rooms to themselves. The house had five guestrooms and four rooms, like the Room of Requirements at Hogwarts, which would become what ever you needed them to be. Just enough space for everyone.
While the children played in the large snow covered yard, the oldest watching the youngest, and getting to know each other, most of the adults were unpacking. Hermione, Ginny, and Ginny's muggle boyfriend Daniel were standing in the kitchen, watching the children out the windows.
"So can I make you some coffee or something Ginny?"
"Oh no thank you, I shouldn't have caffeine right now." Hermione looked at Ginny who was unconsciously rubbing her lower abdomen. Daniel wrapped his arms around Ginny's waits and their fingers intertwined. Hermione lifted her eyebrows suspiciously and Ginny smiled.
"You as well?" Hermione asked.
"About two and a half months along. You?"
"Almost two."
"Why is it that the two of us – the ones with the largest families are the ones crazy enough to have more kids?" Ginny asked turning towards the window again and watching the children play.
"I don't know, maybe we're just the lucky ones." Ginny laughed lightly. "Does the family know?" Hermione asked almost sure she knew the answer.
"No, it's too early."
"I agree, I haven't told anyone yet either, except you."
"Well I say we tell them all on Christmas, since we're all together again. It will give us more to celebrate."
"That would be perfect Ginny."
"I've missed having you around Hermione."
"I've missed you too; it will be nice to have my best friend back." Ginny smiled. They were just settling down at the table when a voice floated into the kitchen.
"Mummy!" Ginny looked over instinctively.
"That's Sonia, I'll be back." She walked to the back door, looked out, and shook her head. "I love them but I'm not going out that without some kind of protection," pulling out her wand she added, "accio jumper." A heavy jumper came flying from the front room. Ginny put it on and walked out the back door. Hermione and Daniel sat uncomfortably across the table from one another for awhile before Daniel spoke.
"Hermione I know I haven't known you long, but can I ask you something?" Daniel asked nervously.
"Daniel if you're going to propose I would have to say yes, only if my kids can visit us on the weekends." Daniel laughed easing the tension that had built up between them. "Sure ask away."
"You seem to know Ginny well and she speaks of you highly."
"I haven't seen her in several years, but she was one of my best friends while we were at Hogwarts."
"Well I wanted to ask you when you thought would be the best time to give her this." Daniel reached into his pocket and withdrew a small ring box. He handed it to Hermione and she opened it. Inside was an antique ring with a large center diamond and one smaller pink diamond on either side.
"Daniel this is beautiful."
"I hope she'll like it. The pink diamonds represent our twin daughters." Daniel said as Hermione handed back the ring and he slipped it back into his pocket.
"I know she'll love it." Hermione said smiling at him, but then something occurred to her and her smile faltered. "Milo and Storm aren't your children are they?"
"No, Ginny was married to a wizard named Glen. After Ginny had Storm he started hitting her, Ginny not Storm, apparently he never wanted a daughter."
"That's horrible."
"Yes it is, but Ginny was strong, she left him when Storm was a little over six mouths old. She and I have been dating for the last four years. I know I love her and she loves me, but I've been reluctant to ask her because I know she has problems trusting. I just want it to be perfect."
"Daniel I'm sure she'll say yes and it'll be perfect no matter when you ask her."
"Thanks for the advice." Hermione smiled as Ginny came back inside followed by the kids. They were muddy and covered in snow.
"It just started snowing again. Sonia wanted to show me the snowman she had made." Ginny used her wand to dry them off and sent them all to their rooms to get changed.
"We need to wash those cloths, Tara will you help them?" Ginny asked motioning to Sonia and Jenna.
"Sure Aunt Ginny." Tara said taking them each by the hand and leading them to their room. As the kids piled out of the kitchen Ginny pulled off her jumper and sat down at the table next to Daniel. She linked her arm through his and rested her head on his shoulder.
"That lot is a lot to take care of." Ginny said after a long pause. Hermione and Daniel laughed.
"Yeah they are." Hermione said getting up from the table. "Well I'm going to go find my husband. I'll see you two later." Daniel smiled at her as she left, he know that she was giving them sometime alone. Hermione walked out of the kitchen, but didn't really go anywhere. She stood just outside the door listening.
"You know, in most circles this would be considered eavesdropping." Harry whispered coming up behind Hermione and wrapping his arms around her. "So what are we listening to?"
"I just want to hear if he's asking her what I think he's asking her." Harry thought about that for a second, but decided he didn't want to know what it meant. Harry was silent just long enough for Hermione to hear Daniel mention spending the rest of his life with Ginny. Having heard what she was listening for Hermione took one of Harry's hands and led him away from the door.
"So what exactly were we just listening for?"
"If I was right you'll probably find out tonight."
"I hate it when you keep me in the dark like this." Hermione stopped and looked at him. For a second Harry thought she was going to explain herself, but she didn't. She kissed him and then started walking down the hall.
"You know that's not always going to work." Harry said catching up to her.
"It has for the past thirteen years. Why would that stop now?" Harry didn't respond. He knew she was right. When they reached the top of the stairs Harry scooped Hermione into his arms.
"Have I told you today that I love you?"
"Yes, but that doesn't mean I can't hear it again."
"I love you." Harry said kissing her softy
"I love you too." Hermione said when their lips broke apart. Harry put Hermione back on her feet and she smiled at him. "I love it when you do that."
"Do what kissing you?" Harry asked kissing her again. "Or sweeping you off your feet?"
"Both." Hermione said taking Harry's hand and leading him to their bedroom. Harry closed the door behind himself. Hermione kissed him and let one of her hands slid up under his shirt.
"But dear what if someone hears us?" Harry asked slyly raising one eyebrow.
"Don't give me that look. This is my house and no one is going to stop me from doing what I want in my house. And what I want is to make love to my husband. To show him how much I love him." Harry didn't argue, but why would he? He kissed Hermione, lifted her into his arms again and carried her to their bed.
That night as they sat down to dinner Hermione noticed a ring on Ginny's left ring finger. She nudged Harry in the side and pointed to the ring.
"So that's what you were eavesdropping on." He whispered in her ear.
"Well Daniel already told me he was going to ask her, I was only listening to see if he was asking her then."
"So it doesn't count as eavesdropping if you know what the people are talking about?"
"Basically."
"If you say so," Harry said rolling his eyes at her. Over dinner the men talked about Quidditch and the women tried to stay awake. Even Daniel was rambling on about games and players. Apparently over the years the Weasley boys had adopted Daniel as a younger brother and taken him to several games.
"You know boys," Molly said after an hour, "there are other things to talk about."
"Yeah but how many chances are we going to get to have this kind of conversation with a professional Quidditch player." Bill said excitedly.
"Anytime you got together with Harry I would assume. But you'll only have this one chance to congratulate your sister on the day she got engaged." Everyone at the table turned suddenly to Ginny and she, while blushing brightly, held up her left hand so they could see the ring. Her brothers all cheered. Congratulations were said by everyone and Ginny continued to blush.
The wedding was talked about by everyone for a while. But eventually the conversation split in two, the women talking about Ginny's wedding and the men talking about Quidditch again. Slowly the children left the table, growing tired of the adult's conversation.
When dinner was over and the table was cleared Harry and Hermione and went into the living room where Percy and Penelope were sitting, apparently waiting for them. Harry and Hermione sat down on a couch facing the people who had tried to clam Ron as their own.
Harry looked at Percy and Hermione squeezed his hand to keep him quite. Harry and Hermione had talked about what they were going to say to Percy and Penelope. While talking about it they had decided that the best way to deal with it was not to yell. They were both surprised when Percy brought it up.
"Harry, Hermione I feel I owe you an explanation." He paused possibly expecting them to say something, but they stayed silent and he pressed on. "I know you know that Penelope and I raised Ron for most of his life and I know you know I tried to tell him he was my son. That happened when he was four and I regret it deeply now. When I told Ron that, Penelope and I had just found out that we can't have children; I was drunk and stupid. I thought your son was a way to have a child of our own. I never thought of what it would do to Ron or what would happen when he was reunited with you. I hope you can eventually forgive me for being so stupid."
Harry looked at Hermione and she nodded. She knew what he was thinking, 'should we forgive him?' She thought they should. Harry got off the couch walked over to Percy and held out his hand. Percy stood up, with a look of doubt in his eyes, and reached for Harry's hand. They shook hands and Harry smiled at him.
"We forgive you Percy, I'm sure we've all done things we regret. Other than that you raised our son well and we have to thank you for that." Harry let go of Percy hand and turned to Hermione. She smiled at him and got off the couch.
"You handled that well," Hermione whispered to him.
"We'd better go check on the children, goodnight Percy, goodnight Penelope." Harry said taking Hermione's hand and leading her out of the room.
"Goodnight." Penelope and Percy called after them.
"You know they really are nice people." Hermione said squeezing his hand encouragingly.
"I know that's why I forgave him."
"You did the right thing."
"You think so?"
"They did raise him well, he's a good kid and I guess, in the end, there's no real harm done."
"He is a good kid." Harry said thoughtfully. "But it makes me wonder, is he good because they raised him."
"Harry," Hermione said stopping him halfway up the stairs and looking into his eyes. "He's our son, he's a part of you and a part of me and that's why he is who he is. I mean think about it, if Percy had had an effect on who Ron is do you think he would have fought with Malfoy's son?" Harry smiled at her and kissed her gently.
"You're right. Percy would never condone such violence."
"Tell me the truth Harry, you were pleased when Ron got in the fight, weren't you?"
"Only a little, I mean I was worried when I saw he was hurt, but the fact that my son knocked a Malfoy unconscious made me proud."
"I thought so. Now come on lets say goodnight to the children so we can get to bed." They went to each room in turn, whispering their goodnights to their sleeping children. After they had said goodnight to Sean, who's room was at the far end of the house Harry took Hermione's hand and they Apparated to their room. Once in their bedroom Hermione kissed Harry passionately, her left hand running up his check lightly and through his scruffy hair.
"You wait here, I'll be right back." Hermione said when their lips broke apart.
"I can do that." Harry said softly watching Hermione walk away. "I hate to see her go, but I love to watch her leave." He whispered to himself. Harry took off his shirt and threw it onto the floor as he walked over to the bed. He sat down on the bed in his pants waiting for Hermione. After about fifteen minutes Harry heard the dressing room door open and turned towards it.
"Wow." Harry said softly to himself as he looked at Hermione. She stood in the doorway wearing a form fitting silk negligee. It was soft pink in color and slightly see-through. It had long slits up either side that ended just above her hip and the round crest of her breasts where visible in the low cut front. Her hair was softly curled and lying gently on her shoulders.
"You look amazing."
"Thank you."
"Is this new?" Harry asked motioning to what she was wearing.
"Yes it is. I noticed a few days ago that I was starting to show, just ever so slightly, and decided I should feel sexy while I still could." Hermione said walking over to Harry. He placed his hands on her abdomen where a slight bump was beginning to form. Hermione had always started showing early when she was pregnant.
"Hermione, you'll always be sexy." Hermione took Harry's hands, pulled him off the bed and kissed him.
"That's why I love you," Hermione whispered in his ear. Harry slid his fingers under the spaghetti straps on Hermione's shoulders and pulled the slowly down her arms. Once the fabric was pulled over her breasts Harry let go of the straps and the negligee floated softly to the floor. Hermione got on the bed and slid backwards towards the headboard. Harry stripped off his pants, got onto the bed and made his way over to his wife. Kneeling in front of Hermione he touched the soft curls lying on her shoulders and stroked her cheek gently.
"I love you." He whispered softly in her ear before he began pressing his lips softly against her neck.
"I love you too." Hermione stammered softly before inhaling sharply. Harry hand just enveloped one of her nipple in his lips. He kissed her nipples, sucking on them lightly, causing Hermione to moan loudly and grip at Harry's back. Harry started kissing further down her body. She melted at the feel of his kisses and Harry slid her down the bed, so that she was lying down instead of sitting up. Harry slid his hand up her inner thigh and her legs spread almost as if commanded.
"Oh Harry," Hermione gasped as Harry moved himself over her and his erection brushed against her. That simple action sent a thrill through her body. She moaned again as he gently entered her. Hermione pushed her hips up to meet his and they both moaned happily. They created a fluid motion, meeting their hips together and pulling away again. Hermione wrapped her arms around Harry's back and pulled him towards her. She held him tight and thrust her hips sharply upwards. She and Harry yelled softly with pleasure as they came in each others arms. Harry kissed her softly on the forehead and then passionately on the lips.
"I do love you Harry." Harry smiled and moved to one side of her body. He was lying with his head on her chest, she was stroking his hair lightly, and he was rubbing one hand along her inner thigh.
"I love you too Hermione, more than anything."
"So there is something I haven't told you." He looked at her with a fear behind his eyes.
"Are you alright?"
"Oh no I'm fine, love. I'm fine and the babies are perfect. No what I was going to tell you was about Ginny." Harry settled his head back on her chest.
"Some thing else you innocently overheard?"
"No, Ginny told me this."
"So what's new with Ginny, other than her engagement?"
"She's pregnant and..."
"With Daniel's child?"
"Don't sound so shocked; Ron wasn't exactly born in holly wedlock was he?"
"I wasn't judging I was just surprised."
"Anyway – the other thing I was going to say was, we talked about it and since her family doesn't know she's pregnant and they don't know I'm pregnant we were going to tell everyone on Christmas."
"I don't get a say in this?"
"Well if you don't think it's a good idea we don't have to say anything."
"No love, I think it's a great idea, it would just be nice to be asked."
"Do you want to feel included?" Hermione asked in a mocking voice.
"Yeah, it makes me feel special."
"You know what makes me feel special?" Hermione asked seductively.
"What would that be?" Before she could respond Hermione felt an upset rumbling in her stomach. She jumped from the bed leaving Harry on his back and ran to the bathroom. Harry didn't need to follow her to now what was happening. For some reason, during this pregnancy Hermione's morning sickness was happening at night; sometimes very late at night. Harry got off the bed and went into the bathroom after her.
Their master bathroom had a large Jacuzzi tub, a two person shower, a top- of-the-line toilet and two sinks with a large marble counter in-between. She looked up from her position in front of the toilet bowl and smiled at him.
"I'm sorry." She said weakly.
"Don't be." Harry said picking up a hair clip from the counter and walking over to her. He lifted her hair off her shoulders, pulled it back, and pinned it up.
"I hate this throwing up." She said flatly standing up. "Your twins are trouble makers already; they're going to keep me up all night with this."
"Well you were only sick for a few weeks with Sean, maybe the twins will be the same way."
"Hopefully."
Day was just braking when the twins woke them up again. Hermione was bent double over the toilet and Harry was looking on sympathetically.
"I really do wish there was something I could do."
"Getting up with me is a sweet thi..." Hermione put her head down again and Harry looked away. When she was sure this sick spell was over Hermione got off her knees and walked over to the sink where Harry was sitting. She looked at herself in the mirror and made a horrible face.
"What was that look for?" Harry said lightly stroking the hair that had fallen out of the clip.
"My face is flushed, I feel hot, and I look horrible." Harry let her wash her face and brush her teeth before he took her face in his hands and kissed her passionately.
"You never look horrible, never." Hermione smiled at him and kissed him back. Harry slid back on the counter-top and Hermione climbed up over him.
"I love you." Hermione breathed when their lips broke apart. Harry smiled at her as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her body to his. Her body on his made him grow hard and within seconds he was inside her. She pushed herself up and he pulled her bake down. They formed a rhythm of movement that had them both moaning in pleasure. Hermione's body became suddenly tense and she screamed out Harry's name as he came inside her. Breathing heavily Hermione fell forward into his arms and he held her tight.
"Well if anyone was still sleeping they're awake now." Harry said jokingly stroking her hair. Hermione laughed and kissed him. When there lips broke apart she got down off of him, crossed the room, and turned on the shower. Hermione looked over her shoulder suggestively as she stepped under the water. Harry raised one eyebrow as if in surprise, jumped down from where he was sitting, and followed her.
AN: I'm really busy right now, but I promise I'll make time to work on this story. I feel so guilty for not updating. I got distracted by other ideas and got stuck and...well...sorry.