Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. Here's Chapter 11 of Darkness and Light. Please R+R! On to the answers to reviews!
Casey: You never cease to make me smile grlie! ^^;; Thankies, I know it was sweet they did deserve it…too bad OOTP doesn't portray that though **shrugs** It'll come in time.
Lim-cho: Yaya I've finished OOTP on Thursday, June 26, 2003! No worries! LoL. I'm very honored to be in your authors alert list it's very very flattering since you're like one of my fave authors as well! ^^ Here's the update for you.
Shadow: Thank you so much, it's a shame that Ron's married to an OC of mine but I like the OC. OOTP was a fab book and I didn't realize I'd hit it but thanks for the compliement and comment ^^
Courtney11989: Of course I'll read and review one of your stories ^^ Just need to find the time to read it but don't worry I will get to it! Even I don't know whether or not Cho's gonna have a boy or a girl so I'll be marveling with you while I type down everything that happens to her. LoL but you'll see in time.
Devotion408: You'll see in time on how exactly Lily and James were able to stay in flesh form after so many years. I might not have given enough details in the last chapter but like J.K. Rowlings does I'm going to let the information unravel piece by piece
Heather: I was intrigued by your chapter of "I think I luv you" Stop patronizing my poor daughter Kitlyn! LoL j/k or should I say Cho's daughter in your story. And your guess is wrong, it's not because of the wedding that Lily and James are stuck…again that information will unravel as well.
Delta T: Oh my god thank you so much! Honestly your review definetly made my day! To get a review that says I'm just as good as Rowling herself definetly hits the spot. Thank you so much and here is your update! ^_^
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"Take the baby now Nagini…it's the only way to survive and to safe the plan we have worked so long for…" A menacing voice said softly.
"How shall I take it? This is a very delicate procedure…I dare not kill her…" Another small yet sly voice said.
"Second thoughts?" The menacing voice said.
"Just a shame…" The sly voice said.
"You do realize what this baby could do to destroy us both don't you?" The menacing voice hissed.
"Yes yes I do, that has never left my thoughts." The sly voice replied.
"If this child does continue to grow and be born we will not live to see a new day." The menacing voice said softly.
"It is but just a mere child. What can a child do, being so new and pure?" The sly voice asked.
"That child can destroy what we have planned. That child could possess the same power that Potter had when I tried to finish him off years ago, while HE was just a mere child." The menacing voice said rising slightly in rage.
A figure laid before them moving slightly trying to wake up. She was weak and she had the urge to just run to save what they were after.
"I can't kill something that I don't even know if it can destroy anything. I may be evil like you, Tom, but I'm not heartless to take a baby away." The sly voice raged back.
"You didn't have any problem with it when we took Granger's." The menacing voice hissed.
"That was different. That baby couldn't have done a bloody thing. You just wanted it to use that tonic that didn't even come to any use!" The sly voice raged.
The figure before them started to flutter her eyes up, groaning in pain as she rubbed the back of her neck to find a bruise there. She slowly started to get up until a swarm of yellow lights shot through and entangled her to the wall.
"If you won't do it then I'll do it myself." The menacing voice said raising his wand.
The sly person turned away, not daring to look at what the menacing one was about to do.
"Say goodbye to your baby, Chang. AVADA KEDARVA!" The menacing voice shouted.
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"NOOOOOOOO! OW! OW! MY BABY! NOOOOO!" Cho cried suddenly.
With that Cho woke up screaming in utter pain. She was holding on to her stomach as sweat pellets were running down her face. The pain in her stomach was unbareable. She couldn't stand it. Harry had woken up suddenly as he felt her movement. Reaching over to the nightstand he put on his glasses and turned on the light.
"Cho? Cho are you alright?" Harry asked.
"AHH. Harry it's the baby…oww he wants our baby. AHH!" Cho cried in pain as she gripped on to Harry's shoulder.
Harry quickly got out of bed and picked Cho up in his arms as she yelled out in pain. He feared that Cho might have been going through a miscarriage at that very moment. Cho's screams were heard around the common room that it had awoken Ron, Hermione, Samantha, and Nagini (who was still in Paige's form). Along with Pansy, Draco, and Crabbe. Pansy was rubbing her eyes in utter frustration. Draco had just scoffed and went back to sleep along with Crabbe. Harry belted out of the common room running as fast as he could to just get Cho to the hospital wing to make sure their baby was fine. He knocked on the door to see Madame Pomfrey just as restless rubbing her eyes as she opened the door. He quickly got in and rested Cho's shaken body onto one of the beds.
"Good heavens!" Madame Pomfrey exclaimed.
"Please, you have to help us. I don't know what's wrong." Harry pleaded.
"Potter, out this will take some time." Madame Pomfrey said as she shooed him away.
"I CAN'T LEAVE MY WIFE WHILE SHE'S IN AGONY!" Harry yelled with anger.
"Son, come on just let Madame Pomfrey do her job. You'll see Cho soon." A voice said as a hand clamped on to Harry's shoulder.
It was Lily. Harry couldn't believe his eyes he had thought that Lily had already left since his and Cho's wedding. Lily led him out of the Hospital Wing as Madame Pomfrey began to do her work on Cho. As they walked out Harry saw his father, James sitting in the corner with Sirius who were both muttering.
"Is Cho ok?" Sirius asked
(Brief A/N: Nyyyahhhh :-( I'ma miss him…spoiler for those who haven't read all of OOTP **sniffle**)
"I don't know yet, just got her to the hospital wing." Harry replied restless as he ruffled his messy jet-black hair. "She was crying out in pain just out of the blue…I hope nothing's happened to the baby…"
"You'll have nothing to worry about son. As long as…you're here in Hogwarts and…Voldemort…"Lily began to say as she saw Sirius and James shudder. "As long as Voldemort's not anywhere near Cho and that baby it will be fine."
"She can fight it Harry. Cho's a strong woman, and Madame Pomfrey won't fail to save the baby." James said reassuringly.
Harry looked up to both of his parents and tried to smile but with the thought that Cho was in agonizing pain just a wall away he slumped down and put his hands on his face, sighing deeply.
"I thought the spell was going to wear off after the wedding…what happened?" Harry asked.
"We tried all we could to get back, we can't get through to the portal." James said.
"This is a serious matter. Who knows what will happen if we remain here any longer." Lily said while biting her lower lip.
"He won't try to get you. You two are already not within his grasp anytime soon." Harry said.
"Yes, but he could be coming after you and Cho again. We can't risk that. But at the same token we can't go through the portal." James said exasperatedly.
Soon the doors opened and Professor Mcgonagal appeared with her hand over her heart once again.
"The baby is safe Potter. You may come in to see your wife." Professor Mcgonagal said softly with relief.
Harry got up quickly and hurried in, with his parents and Sirius following after him. Out of the corners Samantha, Ron, and Hermione came rushing down and got in before the doors closed entirely.
"How's the baby? Is Cho ok? What's going on?!" Samantha exclaimed.
"Mrs. Weasley, please contain yourself, let Mrs. Potter have a couple of moments to redeem herself." Madame Pomfrey said having every bit of awkwardness come forth to her as she called Samantha "Mrs. Weasley"
"Right…sure…where's Harry?" Ron said trying to break the awkwardness.
"He's over in the other section with Mrs. Potter, she hasn't woken up yet. She lost conciousness from the pain…but the baby is fine." Madame Pomfrey said.
"Whew, what a relief. Can we see them soon?" Hermione asked.
"As soon as Mr. And Mrs. Potter are ready to see all of you I will escort you in." Madame Pomfrey replied as she walked away from them all.
Lily, James, Sirius, Ron, Hermione, and Samantha sat down on the beds anxiously waiting until they could go see Harry and Cho.
Harry walked over to Cho's bed where Madame Pomfrey had pulled the curtains around them to block out the sound. Cho was sitting upright in her bed. Her head was tilted to the side, mouth was slightly open, her hair was pulled back, and the sweat pellets were clearly visible along her forehead. He pulled up a chair and sat down by her side holding on to her hand. He couldn't help but remember the last time he had to sit by her side in dismay. He sighed and brought her hand close to his face, her breathing was growing rapid as another painful lurch came to her stomach. She gasped painfully and her eyes started to flutter up. She looked over and saw Harry who smiled slightly to comfort her in any way he could.
"I'm scared Harry…" Cho cried softly.
"There's nothing to be afraid of. The baby's fine, you're safe. Nothing can harm you or the baby." Harry said soothingly and reassuringly.
"The nightmare I had was horrible Harry. Just horrible." Cho cried again.
"It's alright, it's all going to be alright. I'm here with you now. I won't let anybody take you or our baby." Harry said softly.
"M-m-my d-dream though Harry. HE was going to take it and kill me and baby off. He said that if this baby came to grow and be born it would be the end of him and this person he was with. I just can't remember her name." Cho said as the tears started to flow down.
"Voldemort will not be taking you or our unborn child anytime soon. I'll never let you out of my sight or my grasp." Harry said.
Cho lifted up slightly and hugged Harry just wishing for the pain to go away. She cried into his shoulder and he pat her on the back whispering soothing words to her.
"It'll be alright Cho. We will live and our child will live to see a new generation." Harry whispered softly in her ear. "I won't let anything happen to you, I promise"
That night Professor Mcgonagal had led Lily and James to Dumbledore's office. They would have to stay in there to be lay low for a while, since everybody in the school thought they had left already. Sirius headed back to Godric's Hollow to do some research and help Dobby and Winky out. It had been a restless week from them all. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Samantha, and Cho had to prepare for their N.E.W.T.S. And with that Cho had to hide from any passing girl that went up to her asking her about Baby Shower's. News had spread fast about her pregnancy since the little pain attack she had. And of course Malfoy was the first to take advantage of it to manipulate Harry about it. Harry and Cho walked hand in hand inside the Great Hall as many heads turned to look at them.
"Would you look at this, the new Potter's. Only married for a week and already Potter's knocked his new bride up and they have a little horror ready to set foot on Earth in a matter of months." Draco's drawling voice said.
"Don't take any heed on what he has to say Harry. It's alright." Cho whispered in Harry's ear as he clenched his fists. "He's not worth it."
Pansy and Crabbe would laughing histerically. Draco caught eye of Hermione who was setting her books on the table. Draco walked over to her and put his hands through her hand. She slapped him in utter disgust.
"Don't…touch…me." Hermione hissed.
"No need to get touchy now Granger. I wonder…if your lips are still as sweet as they were before…" Draco said as he began to go in for a kiss.
"YOU STAY AWAY FROM HERE! EAT SLUGS MALFOY AND THIS TIME THIS WON'T BACKFIRE!" Ron yelled in rage as he aimed his wand at Draco hitting him with the spell.
For a brief moment they thought nothing had happened and Ron had yet again casted a wrong spell. But soon Draco bent down on his knees throwing up slugs. Pansy screamed for Crabbe and Goyle to help Draco with the counter curses. It only made matters worse.
"DO THE COUNTER CURSE WEASLEY!" Pansy screamed.
"There is no counter curse. You just have to let him release all the slugs." Ron smirked.
Pansy let out another screech and Crabbe and Goyle helped Malfoy to his feet heading for the Hospital Wing. Many spectators were laughing at the sight of Malfoy regurgitating slugs. Harry laughed and pat Ron on the back.
"Well done Mate!" Harry exclaimed.
"Ron that was genius!" Cho exclaimed laughing.
"Darling that really was brilliant." Samantha said smiling as she kissed him on the cheek.
Hermione had just cleared her throat and got her stuff again.
"Hermione? Won't you join us for some breakfast?" Cho asked as she sat down.
"I'm not really hungry at the moment…I'll see you all later though…" Hermione said smiling slightly.
"Alright then…" Cho said. "If there's anything wrong know Samantha and I are here to help."
"Thanks Cho, well…I'll see you all later." Hermione said as she walked out.
Samantha sat down next to Ron who was surprisingly picking at his food with a fork.
"Ron? Are you feeling alright?" Samantha asked as she felt his forehead.
"Er…I'm fine…just not that hungry." Ron replied.
This caused Harry to almost choke on his pumpkin juice.
"Ron Weasley? Not hungry? That's a first." Harry said laughing slightly.
"Heh…" Ron said. "I think I'll just head back to rest before class. I'll see you later Samantha."
"Alright…I'll come by later to check up on you." Samantha said as she kissed him on the lips.
"Right…see you." Ron said as he walked out.
Ron didn't know why but he just didn't feel the same passion for Samantha that he had once felt before. He felt guilty to be expressing love that he knew he didn't feel deep down inside. He knew he had to find Hermione. He had to tell her everything he felt. Years ago he couldn't see himself loving someone like Hermione but now his temptation could no longer be resisted. He truly did love Hermione. He searched in the common room and didn't find her there. He searched around the corridors and he couldn't find her there. He then lurked into the library, and not surprisingly had found her reading a book called "Defense For the Soul" He tried to catch his breath as he walked in. Hermione glanced up but then looked back down quickly. Ron walked over to her table and sat across from her.
"We need to talk 'Mione." Ron said.
Hermione's heart stopped for a couple of seconds. That was the first time Ron had called her 'Mione. Her heart came back beating faster and her stomach lurched slightly. She cleared her throat and put the book down.
"What's there to talk about Ron?" Hermione asked.
"We have to talk about us Hermione. It's time we should." Ron said softly so no one else in the library could hear them.
"It's as easy as this Ron. You're married to Samantha. You can't have me because you sincerely love her and she sincerely loves you." Hermione said quietly.
"I don't love Samantha like I used to Hermione. I love you." Ron said quietly.
Hermione hesitated surprised at his words. She opened her mouth to say some more but nothing would come out.
"I think I've always loved you but I was just too blind to realize it. You have to hear me out Hermione. This has been eating up every thought and emotion inside me since Harry and Cho's wedding." Ron pleaded quietly.
"I-I'm listening…" Hermione replied quietly.
"Just answer me this…why do you think Samantha and I have a strong bond?" Ron asked.
"Honestly, Ron, she snogs you any chance she gets. She holds your hand and half cuddles with you aimlessly in the hallways. She shows off her wedding ring to all of the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw girls. She snogged you in front of me and you snogged her back…" Hermione replied.
"Do you notice at anytime when we're just talking without snogging?" Ron asked.
"Actually…no…everytime you and Samantha do talk she always ends up snogging you in the end." Hermione replied.
"I do really like Samantha, she's a swell woman. But I love you Hermione. You're the only one who could really show me love that I had never been able to come upon with Samantha." Ron said.
"You seemed like you hated me in our fifth year and half of this year Ron. How much love can you pick up on?" Hermione asked.
"Our sixth year Hermione remember? I wanted to get a closer bond with you that year and I did. I see the Hermione I got to know in my sixth year. I want to spend my coming days with you." Ron replied.
"You can't just go and proclaim that Ron. You're still married. You've been married for a month. There's no possible way for an annulement. You'd have to go through divorce and I've seen that it's very painful to go through. I won't let you go through that just for me." Hermione said softly.
"I'd do it. Cause in the end I'd know that I'd have you to love." Ron said. "That's all I need."
"Ron…I-I-I don't know what to say…I don't know what to do. I've been heartbroken for so long…I don't know what to turn to anymore." Hermione said as she got her stuff up again from the library heading out.
"Turn to me Hermione. I promise you I will not break your heart. I won't make that mistake." Ron said as he stopped her from going any further once they were out of the library.
"If loving you seems so wrong…right now why does it seem right?" Hermione said feeling tears in her eyes not looking up to Ron.
"Because you feel the same for me. You've hidden it well just like I have." Ron said as he lifted her chin up. "I know what I feel. And what I feel is stronger then what I could ever feel for Samantha."
Hermione hugged Ron crying softly for some relief for a lack of lost love. Ron held Hermione close never wanting to let go. Wanting the sensation he felt in his heart to last forever. This is the love he wanted. Not the love that he couldn't send back like it was for him and Samantha. He wanted a love where he could feel at peace.
"I realize I haven't said this through our whole conversation…I can't hold it in much longer…I love you Ron…I really love you." Hermione cried softly.
Ron looked deep into her eyes, he was starting to lose control. She was too close, he could see the tears falling from her cheek. Hermione looked up to him, standing on her tiptoes. Soon they got closer, tilting their heads and shared a kiss. She wrapped her arms around Ron's shoulder, as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"OH MY GOD RON!" A voice yelled from down the hall.
Ron and Hermione broke off and looked over panicking.
"I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME! HOW COULD YOU?" Samantha yelled from the distance slowly heading towards them….
Dun dun dun!!! What will happen? Review please!! LoL. Plus…where the heck did Nagini go? Why is James and Lily stuck? Find out next chapter! ^_^
Casey: You never cease to make me smile grlie! ^^;; Thankies, I know it was sweet they did deserve it…too bad OOTP doesn't portray that though **shrugs** It'll come in time.
Lim-cho: Yaya I've finished OOTP on Thursday, June 26, 2003! No worries! LoL. I'm very honored to be in your authors alert list it's very very flattering since you're like one of my fave authors as well! ^^ Here's the update for you.
Shadow: Thank you so much, it's a shame that Ron's married to an OC of mine but I like the OC. OOTP was a fab book and I didn't realize I'd hit it but thanks for the compliement and comment ^^
Courtney11989: Of course I'll read and review one of your stories ^^ Just need to find the time to read it but don't worry I will get to it! Even I don't know whether or not Cho's gonna have a boy or a girl so I'll be marveling with you while I type down everything that happens to her. LoL but you'll see in time.
Devotion408: You'll see in time on how exactly Lily and James were able to stay in flesh form after so many years. I might not have given enough details in the last chapter but like J.K. Rowlings does I'm going to let the information unravel piece by piece
Heather: I was intrigued by your chapter of "I think I luv you" Stop patronizing my poor daughter Kitlyn! LoL j/k or should I say Cho's daughter in your story. And your guess is wrong, it's not because of the wedding that Lily and James are stuck…again that information will unravel as well.
Delta T: Oh my god thank you so much! Honestly your review definetly made my day! To get a review that says I'm just as good as Rowling herself definetly hits the spot. Thank you so much and here is your update! ^_^
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"Take the baby now Nagini…it's the only way to survive and to safe the plan we have worked so long for…" A menacing voice said softly.
"How shall I take it? This is a very delicate procedure…I dare not kill her…" Another small yet sly voice said.
"Second thoughts?" The menacing voice said.
"Just a shame…" The sly voice said.
"You do realize what this baby could do to destroy us both don't you?" The menacing voice hissed.
"Yes yes I do, that has never left my thoughts." The sly voice replied.
"If this child does continue to grow and be born we will not live to see a new day." The menacing voice said softly.
"It is but just a mere child. What can a child do, being so new and pure?" The sly voice asked.
"That child can destroy what we have planned. That child could possess the same power that Potter had when I tried to finish him off years ago, while HE was just a mere child." The menacing voice said rising slightly in rage.
A figure laid before them moving slightly trying to wake up. She was weak and she had the urge to just run to save what they were after.
"I can't kill something that I don't even know if it can destroy anything. I may be evil like you, Tom, but I'm not heartless to take a baby away." The sly voice raged back.
"You didn't have any problem with it when we took Granger's." The menacing voice hissed.
"That was different. That baby couldn't have done a bloody thing. You just wanted it to use that tonic that didn't even come to any use!" The sly voice raged.
The figure before them started to flutter her eyes up, groaning in pain as she rubbed the back of her neck to find a bruise there. She slowly started to get up until a swarm of yellow lights shot through and entangled her to the wall.
"If you won't do it then I'll do it myself." The menacing voice said raising his wand.
The sly person turned away, not daring to look at what the menacing one was about to do.
"Say goodbye to your baby, Chang. AVADA KEDARVA!" The menacing voice shouted.
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"NOOOOOOOO! OW! OW! MY BABY! NOOOOO!" Cho cried suddenly.
With that Cho woke up screaming in utter pain. She was holding on to her stomach as sweat pellets were running down her face. The pain in her stomach was unbareable. She couldn't stand it. Harry had woken up suddenly as he felt her movement. Reaching over to the nightstand he put on his glasses and turned on the light.
"Cho? Cho are you alright?" Harry asked.
"AHH. Harry it's the baby…oww he wants our baby. AHH!" Cho cried in pain as she gripped on to Harry's shoulder.
Harry quickly got out of bed and picked Cho up in his arms as she yelled out in pain. He feared that Cho might have been going through a miscarriage at that very moment. Cho's screams were heard around the common room that it had awoken Ron, Hermione, Samantha, and Nagini (who was still in Paige's form). Along with Pansy, Draco, and Crabbe. Pansy was rubbing her eyes in utter frustration. Draco had just scoffed and went back to sleep along with Crabbe. Harry belted out of the common room running as fast as he could to just get Cho to the hospital wing to make sure their baby was fine. He knocked on the door to see Madame Pomfrey just as restless rubbing her eyes as she opened the door. He quickly got in and rested Cho's shaken body onto one of the beds.
"Good heavens!" Madame Pomfrey exclaimed.
"Please, you have to help us. I don't know what's wrong." Harry pleaded.
"Potter, out this will take some time." Madame Pomfrey said as she shooed him away.
"I CAN'T LEAVE MY WIFE WHILE SHE'S IN AGONY!" Harry yelled with anger.
"Son, come on just let Madame Pomfrey do her job. You'll see Cho soon." A voice said as a hand clamped on to Harry's shoulder.
It was Lily. Harry couldn't believe his eyes he had thought that Lily had already left since his and Cho's wedding. Lily led him out of the Hospital Wing as Madame Pomfrey began to do her work on Cho. As they walked out Harry saw his father, James sitting in the corner with Sirius who were both muttering.
"Is Cho ok?" Sirius asked
(Brief A/N: Nyyyahhhh :-( I'ma miss him…spoiler for those who haven't read all of OOTP **sniffle**)
"I don't know yet, just got her to the hospital wing." Harry replied restless as he ruffled his messy jet-black hair. "She was crying out in pain just out of the blue…I hope nothing's happened to the baby…"
"You'll have nothing to worry about son. As long as…you're here in Hogwarts and…Voldemort…"Lily began to say as she saw Sirius and James shudder. "As long as Voldemort's not anywhere near Cho and that baby it will be fine."
"She can fight it Harry. Cho's a strong woman, and Madame Pomfrey won't fail to save the baby." James said reassuringly.
Harry looked up to both of his parents and tried to smile but with the thought that Cho was in agonizing pain just a wall away he slumped down and put his hands on his face, sighing deeply.
"I thought the spell was going to wear off after the wedding…what happened?" Harry asked.
"We tried all we could to get back, we can't get through to the portal." James said.
"This is a serious matter. Who knows what will happen if we remain here any longer." Lily said while biting her lower lip.
"He won't try to get you. You two are already not within his grasp anytime soon." Harry said.
"Yes, but he could be coming after you and Cho again. We can't risk that. But at the same token we can't go through the portal." James said exasperatedly.
Soon the doors opened and Professor Mcgonagal appeared with her hand over her heart once again.
"The baby is safe Potter. You may come in to see your wife." Professor Mcgonagal said softly with relief.
Harry got up quickly and hurried in, with his parents and Sirius following after him. Out of the corners Samantha, Ron, and Hermione came rushing down and got in before the doors closed entirely.
"How's the baby? Is Cho ok? What's going on?!" Samantha exclaimed.
"Mrs. Weasley, please contain yourself, let Mrs. Potter have a couple of moments to redeem herself." Madame Pomfrey said having every bit of awkwardness come forth to her as she called Samantha "Mrs. Weasley"
"Right…sure…where's Harry?" Ron said trying to break the awkwardness.
"He's over in the other section with Mrs. Potter, she hasn't woken up yet. She lost conciousness from the pain…but the baby is fine." Madame Pomfrey said.
"Whew, what a relief. Can we see them soon?" Hermione asked.
"As soon as Mr. And Mrs. Potter are ready to see all of you I will escort you in." Madame Pomfrey replied as she walked away from them all.
Lily, James, Sirius, Ron, Hermione, and Samantha sat down on the beds anxiously waiting until they could go see Harry and Cho.
Harry walked over to Cho's bed where Madame Pomfrey had pulled the curtains around them to block out the sound. Cho was sitting upright in her bed. Her head was tilted to the side, mouth was slightly open, her hair was pulled back, and the sweat pellets were clearly visible along her forehead. He pulled up a chair and sat down by her side holding on to her hand. He couldn't help but remember the last time he had to sit by her side in dismay. He sighed and brought her hand close to his face, her breathing was growing rapid as another painful lurch came to her stomach. She gasped painfully and her eyes started to flutter up. She looked over and saw Harry who smiled slightly to comfort her in any way he could.
"I'm scared Harry…" Cho cried softly.
"There's nothing to be afraid of. The baby's fine, you're safe. Nothing can harm you or the baby." Harry said soothingly and reassuringly.
"The nightmare I had was horrible Harry. Just horrible." Cho cried again.
"It's alright, it's all going to be alright. I'm here with you now. I won't let anybody take you or our baby." Harry said softly.
"M-m-my d-dream though Harry. HE was going to take it and kill me and baby off. He said that if this baby came to grow and be born it would be the end of him and this person he was with. I just can't remember her name." Cho said as the tears started to flow down.
"Voldemort will not be taking you or our unborn child anytime soon. I'll never let you out of my sight or my grasp." Harry said.
Cho lifted up slightly and hugged Harry just wishing for the pain to go away. She cried into his shoulder and he pat her on the back whispering soothing words to her.
"It'll be alright Cho. We will live and our child will live to see a new generation." Harry whispered softly in her ear. "I won't let anything happen to you, I promise"
That night Professor Mcgonagal had led Lily and James to Dumbledore's office. They would have to stay in there to be lay low for a while, since everybody in the school thought they had left already. Sirius headed back to Godric's Hollow to do some research and help Dobby and Winky out. It had been a restless week from them all. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Samantha, and Cho had to prepare for their N.E.W.T.S. And with that Cho had to hide from any passing girl that went up to her asking her about Baby Shower's. News had spread fast about her pregnancy since the little pain attack she had. And of course Malfoy was the first to take advantage of it to manipulate Harry about it. Harry and Cho walked hand in hand inside the Great Hall as many heads turned to look at them.
"Would you look at this, the new Potter's. Only married for a week and already Potter's knocked his new bride up and they have a little horror ready to set foot on Earth in a matter of months." Draco's drawling voice said.
"Don't take any heed on what he has to say Harry. It's alright." Cho whispered in Harry's ear as he clenched his fists. "He's not worth it."
Pansy and Crabbe would laughing histerically. Draco caught eye of Hermione who was setting her books on the table. Draco walked over to her and put his hands through her hand. She slapped him in utter disgust.
"Don't…touch…me." Hermione hissed.
"No need to get touchy now Granger. I wonder…if your lips are still as sweet as they were before…" Draco said as he began to go in for a kiss.
"YOU STAY AWAY FROM HERE! EAT SLUGS MALFOY AND THIS TIME THIS WON'T BACKFIRE!" Ron yelled in rage as he aimed his wand at Draco hitting him with the spell.
For a brief moment they thought nothing had happened and Ron had yet again casted a wrong spell. But soon Draco bent down on his knees throwing up slugs. Pansy screamed for Crabbe and Goyle to help Draco with the counter curses. It only made matters worse.
"DO THE COUNTER CURSE WEASLEY!" Pansy screamed.
"There is no counter curse. You just have to let him release all the slugs." Ron smirked.
Pansy let out another screech and Crabbe and Goyle helped Malfoy to his feet heading for the Hospital Wing. Many spectators were laughing at the sight of Malfoy regurgitating slugs. Harry laughed and pat Ron on the back.
"Well done Mate!" Harry exclaimed.
"Ron that was genius!" Cho exclaimed laughing.
"Darling that really was brilliant." Samantha said smiling as she kissed him on the cheek.
Hermione had just cleared her throat and got her stuff again.
"Hermione? Won't you join us for some breakfast?" Cho asked as she sat down.
"I'm not really hungry at the moment…I'll see you all later though…" Hermione said smiling slightly.
"Alright then…" Cho said. "If there's anything wrong know Samantha and I are here to help."
"Thanks Cho, well…I'll see you all later." Hermione said as she walked out.
Samantha sat down next to Ron who was surprisingly picking at his food with a fork.
"Ron? Are you feeling alright?" Samantha asked as she felt his forehead.
"Er…I'm fine…just not that hungry." Ron replied.
This caused Harry to almost choke on his pumpkin juice.
"Ron Weasley? Not hungry? That's a first." Harry said laughing slightly.
"Heh…" Ron said. "I think I'll just head back to rest before class. I'll see you later Samantha."
"Alright…I'll come by later to check up on you." Samantha said as she kissed him on the lips.
"Right…see you." Ron said as he walked out.
Ron didn't know why but he just didn't feel the same passion for Samantha that he had once felt before. He felt guilty to be expressing love that he knew he didn't feel deep down inside. He knew he had to find Hermione. He had to tell her everything he felt. Years ago he couldn't see himself loving someone like Hermione but now his temptation could no longer be resisted. He truly did love Hermione. He searched in the common room and didn't find her there. He searched around the corridors and he couldn't find her there. He then lurked into the library, and not surprisingly had found her reading a book called "Defense For the Soul" He tried to catch his breath as he walked in. Hermione glanced up but then looked back down quickly. Ron walked over to her table and sat across from her.
"We need to talk 'Mione." Ron said.
Hermione's heart stopped for a couple of seconds. That was the first time Ron had called her 'Mione. Her heart came back beating faster and her stomach lurched slightly. She cleared her throat and put the book down.
"What's there to talk about Ron?" Hermione asked.
"We have to talk about us Hermione. It's time we should." Ron said softly so no one else in the library could hear them.
"It's as easy as this Ron. You're married to Samantha. You can't have me because you sincerely love her and she sincerely loves you." Hermione said quietly.
"I don't love Samantha like I used to Hermione. I love you." Ron said quietly.
Hermione hesitated surprised at his words. She opened her mouth to say some more but nothing would come out.
"I think I've always loved you but I was just too blind to realize it. You have to hear me out Hermione. This has been eating up every thought and emotion inside me since Harry and Cho's wedding." Ron pleaded quietly.
"I-I'm listening…" Hermione replied quietly.
"Just answer me this…why do you think Samantha and I have a strong bond?" Ron asked.
"Honestly, Ron, she snogs you any chance she gets. She holds your hand and half cuddles with you aimlessly in the hallways. She shows off her wedding ring to all of the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw girls. She snogged you in front of me and you snogged her back…" Hermione replied.
"Do you notice at anytime when we're just talking without snogging?" Ron asked.
"Actually…no…everytime you and Samantha do talk she always ends up snogging you in the end." Hermione replied.
"I do really like Samantha, she's a swell woman. But I love you Hermione. You're the only one who could really show me love that I had never been able to come upon with Samantha." Ron said.
"You seemed like you hated me in our fifth year and half of this year Ron. How much love can you pick up on?" Hermione asked.
"Our sixth year Hermione remember? I wanted to get a closer bond with you that year and I did. I see the Hermione I got to know in my sixth year. I want to spend my coming days with you." Ron replied.
"You can't just go and proclaim that Ron. You're still married. You've been married for a month. There's no possible way for an annulement. You'd have to go through divorce and I've seen that it's very painful to go through. I won't let you go through that just for me." Hermione said softly.
"I'd do it. Cause in the end I'd know that I'd have you to love." Ron said. "That's all I need."
"Ron…I-I-I don't know what to say…I don't know what to do. I've been heartbroken for so long…I don't know what to turn to anymore." Hermione said as she got her stuff up again from the library heading out.
"Turn to me Hermione. I promise you I will not break your heart. I won't make that mistake." Ron said as he stopped her from going any further once they were out of the library.
"If loving you seems so wrong…right now why does it seem right?" Hermione said feeling tears in her eyes not looking up to Ron.
"Because you feel the same for me. You've hidden it well just like I have." Ron said as he lifted her chin up. "I know what I feel. And what I feel is stronger then what I could ever feel for Samantha."
Hermione hugged Ron crying softly for some relief for a lack of lost love. Ron held Hermione close never wanting to let go. Wanting the sensation he felt in his heart to last forever. This is the love he wanted. Not the love that he couldn't send back like it was for him and Samantha. He wanted a love where he could feel at peace.
"I realize I haven't said this through our whole conversation…I can't hold it in much longer…I love you Ron…I really love you." Hermione cried softly.
Ron looked deep into her eyes, he was starting to lose control. She was too close, he could see the tears falling from her cheek. Hermione looked up to him, standing on her tiptoes. Soon they got closer, tilting their heads and shared a kiss. She wrapped her arms around Ron's shoulder, as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"OH MY GOD RON!" A voice yelled from down the hall.
Ron and Hermione broke off and looked over panicking.
"I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME! HOW COULD YOU?" Samantha yelled from the distance slowly heading towards them….
Dun dun dun!!! What will happen? Review please!! LoL. Plus…where the heck did Nagini go? Why is James and Lily stuck? Find out next chapter! ^_^