Chapter 7

Welcome to the Family

Hermione and Harry were standing behind the doors to the chapel. Harry was gripping her hand and tapping his foot.
"Harry if you keep doing that and you won't live to get married." Hermione said a spasm rippled across her stomach. She shuddered but Harry didn't notice. No! Not now not when I am getting married. Ambrea Harriet, stay where you are! She thought to herself.

"Sorry Mione. I'm nervous. You do know Ron is going to kill you right?" He said smiling at her.

"He'll get over it. All right Harry let's go. That's our cue." Hermione said as the music swelled.

"Small group my ass Hermione." Harry said looking out the small window and Hermione laughed.

"It's not my fault Molly must have added more people to the list without telling me. Now shut it, Harry." She retorted and he grinned at her.

The doors opened and everyone stood and stared at the two people in the doorway. Only Ginny was smiling. Everyone else looked shocked. Remus was teary eyed. Ron was white with his mouth working into words soundlessly. Harry and Hermione walked down the Isle towards Ron and the minister. Hermione felt another spasm as she walked up to Ron.

Damn!

"What? How?" Ron asked them still with his jaw open. Hermione shook her head.

"Not now Ron." She whispered as Harry kissed her cheek and sat down by a still shocked Remus. Ron took her hand and they walked up the stairs toward the now smiling Dumbledore who looked at Hermione with what she thought was approval and a twinkling eye.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to witness the Joining 0f Ronald Billius Weasley and Hermione Marie Granger in Holy matrimony. If there is anyone here who thinks these two should not be wed speak now or forever hold their peace." Dumbledore said looking at the crowd. Nodding he continued.

"Who gives this woman to this man?"

"I do." Remus said and looked at Harry who smiled. Dumbledore went on.

"I remember the first time I saw Ron and Hermione. It was at their sorting ceremony their first year at school. They were fighting about something. Almost every time I saw them together they were fighting… except one time. They had gone through the ordeal after the war when Harry Potter went missing. That was when I knew they belonged together. The baby they will be welcoming into the world soon is proof that a love without means sometimes springs up unexpected and undetected. Ron and Hermione have chosen to speak their own vows. Ron if you please."

"Hermione from the first adventure we had together I knew you were special. You made me see what I could have in life. You told me what I needed and got me inline. I will love you for the rest of our lives and longer."

"Ron, you were there for me when I needed you most when my parents died you were there. When I was hurting you were there. When I wanted to end my life… you….you were their telling me you needed me to stay. That's why I am in love with you. You always told me how much I was needed. I know I will stop loving when winter summer, when nothing lasts forever, and when lies become the truth." Hermione said trying not to wince as the pains became sharper.

"Hermione and Ron have announced their promises to each other. It is time for the traditional touching of wands. This timeless tradition has been passed down through the centuries by past Wizarding couples. The sparks that are created symbolize the single unit the married couple will be." Ron and Hermione touched wands and blue sparks flew out of their wands.

The rings were exchanged following a small joke by George who said he ate the rings but pulled them out of his pocket when his wife, mother, Ginny, and Hermione glared at him.

"By the power vested in me by he Minister of Magic himself I now pronounce you Man and…" Dumbledore broke off.

"Ahhhhhhhh! Hermione screamed as for the second time in a month her knees buckled making Ron grab her and lower her to the ground.

"Hermione what is it? Is it the baby?" Ron asked her as he knelt next to her.

"No, Ron I am having second thought on marrying you. Of course it the baby, you idiot! Brea thinks it's funny that she comes now. Of all days." Hermi0ne snapped. She was obviously in a large amount of pain. Harry came up to them.

"I called Hermione's doctor, and she told me to tell you to take her to the hospital of your choice and tell her where you are. Hermione, does Doctor Wattlebird know about St. Mungo's?" He asked and she nodded as Ron picked her up.

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride Ron." Dumbledore said and Ron did which after Hermione gasped again and the family ran out the door.

()()()At the hospital five hours later()()()

"Breathe, Mione breathe!" Ron said as she was going through another long contraction.

"Shut it Ron!" She screamed and curled up in a ball in pain. Harry was on the other side just holding her hand. She had asked him to come in with her and Ron.

"Harry, you need to tell me how the bloody hell you are alive." Ron said looking at the black haired man.

"I don't really know, Ron. I just remember Hermione screaming…" he broke off as Hermione screamed in pain again. "And I remember falling. I had Ginny's ring in my pocket. Ron I think the love for you sister saved my life." Harry said as Dr. Wattlebird walked in to check on Hermione.

"How are you doing, Hermione?" she asked looking at the other woman.

"Kill me, Doctor." She said as she squeezed Ron's hand rather painfully making him wince.

"I am afraid I can't do that, dear. Nine centimeters. Not long now. I'll be back in a bit to welcome Baby into the world." Doctor Wattlebird said and walked back out the door.

"Ron, you do know you are getting fixed after this don't you." Hermione said after a contraction ended and another one started. Ron went white.

"Just agree with her Ron." Harry said to his friend laughing.

"R-Right Hermione love. Harry you get Ginny pregnant and I will kill you. I mean it Harry." Ron said as the doctor and a Healer came in.

"Right Hermione ten centimeters, its time to push." The doctor said to a tired Hermione who started to cry.

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"Push Hermione!" Harry said from behind Hermione as he was helping her push. Ron was holding her hand as the dr. looked at him.

"Want to watch you daughter come into the world Ron?" She asked and he nodded releasing Hermione's hand and walking over to where the Doctor was positioned.

"That's… that's the baby." He asked looking at the where the baby's head was crowning. He looked at Hermione then back at the baby. He swayed for a second and fell to he ground and Hermione whimpered.

"Ron! Is… he… okay… doctor?" She asked as she pushed.

"Happens all the time. He's fine." The Doctor said.

"Keep pushing, Hermione." Ron said from the ground. " I can see hair… its red… Her head is out…" He said a few minutes later.

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

"She's here Hermione. Ten fingers, ten toes, you have a beautiful baby girl." Doctor Wattlebird said as the nurse helped Ron up so he could hold the baby. Ron took the now wrapped up baby and took her to a very exhausted Hermione. Hermione was leaning against her best friend with a tired grin on her face. Harry on the other hand was rubbing his hands where Hermione squeezed them. He slipped out of the bed and walked out to waiting wedding guests.

"Harry!" Ginny came up to him. She had been pacing.

"Is Hermione all right?" Mr. Weasley stood up from next to his wife.

"The baby?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"Ron?" Charlie asked smiling.

"Their fine. Hermione is tired but happy. The baby came out screaming just like a Weasley. But Ron… Ron fainted when he saw the baby crowning. It was quite funny." Harry said kissing Ginny's head. The rest of the group laughed. Ron walked out with the baby in his arms.

"Everybody I want you to meet Ambrea Harriet Weasley." Ron said looking at Harry who had tears in his eyes. "She is 9lbs 5oz and is a little older then we thought. She seemed to be born right on time. Hermione and I…. Yeah you didn't need to know that." He said as Ginny started going into her "EWW!" fits again making everyone laugh. "Well I thought you would all like to see her. I better get back in there before Hermione thinks I stole her. They were cleaning her up in there. You can see Hermione in a minute." He said and left.

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Ron was sitting behind Hermione when the family came into her room.

"Hi everyone." She said smiling. She was holding her daughter and she looked really tired.

"Hello Hermione. You survived." Ginny said coming over to her and hugged her.

"Yea I can see my feet. It's a miracle. Praise Merlin!" she said and they all laughed. "Here Molly. I know you want to hold her." she said and Molly took Ambrea.

Fifteen minutes later Remus was sitting in a chair when George handed him the baby. He jumped in surprise and smiled when Ambrea yawned and promptly fell asleep.

"Welcome to the extended family, Little One." He whispered kissing her downy red hair.

Hermiones vow came from a verse from That's When I Will Stop Loving You by NSYNC.

Awwwweee she's here! YAY! OI! More death threats! Come on people… I do have a life you know…. Ok so I don't. Its Just school homework and trying to Beat the POA game… which I am so close…. But anyway! It takes me from a week to six months to write and up load a story. So if you all don't stop threatening me I will quit writing and move to Alaska…. Brrrr! I can hardly stand the winters here… sorry babbling. Yes Georgia I know you are the keeper of Death Threats. So you better keep them locked up! Just kidding. You know I love you as a friend. I want to thank you all for Reviewing and writing in what you wanted to happen. It's great! Next chapter will be called Baby Blues and will include conversations with harry to his friends about how he survived so think what you will… I gotta clean house! Allie