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Dreamer22 – I figured that would be in true Molly fashion. I have a thing for cats, I like Crookshanks too

Sabrinakicks – In response to your question, it was because the spell had been broken at that moment and quill knew exactly who he was. Malfoy will get his. Don't worry.

Drmsweetcandy – she ran because she freaked out. Wouldn't you? But she remembers now. She has to be the one to make up with Ron.

LunaAqua - well thankyou, remember that Ron is still mad at her – I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.

Amy-Chris- here you go, hopefully this is what you were waiting for and I am glad that you enjoyed the last chapter.

NoName - I am afraid that Randall is gone now, he was only a Muggle. Juliet however. They now have the tasking of punishing the people responsible

CarrieWeasley – weird in what way good or bad?

Arwentheelf – I hope all of your questions were answered

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TO ALL – The character of Eric was completely based on my nephew. He is very precocious. He seems to know things that he shouldn't know. At first it was cute, now it seems a little creepy. If he got a letter from Hogwarts I would have to say 'that explains everything.'

Chapter 17 Going Home

Hermione picked up Eric and the suitcase. She took one last look at everything. She was leaving Sara behind. When Hermione opened the door she almost stepped on a large orange ball of fur.

She looked down at the cat she had seen at the library, purring profusely.

"Crookshanks." Hermione said petting the cat. "I can't believe you found me."

The cat purred in response.

"I'm going back to the Burrow. Do you want to go with me?"

Crookshanks walked alongside Hermione as she made her way to the elevator. The first place that she had to go was the garage. Hermione found her Ford and put the suitcase and Crookshanks inside.

"I'll be right back." Hermione said. "I'm just going to see the manager."

Hermione quickly went to the night manager. She had told him that she had to leave immediately. Hermione wrote a check to cover the rest of the time in the apartment. There was enough in the account. Doing the paperwork to clear out of the apartment seemed to take a long time.

Eric was getting restless. "We'll see your Daddy soon." Hermione said to Eric. She just hoped Ron would be willing to see him again.

After everything was done Hermione went back out to the garage. It was still dark out, but she didn't care. She was leaving now. Hermione made sure that Eric was completely tucked in. Crookshanks had seemed to take an interest in him. Eric was petting the top of his head.

"I think he's going to be your new pet." Hermione said. "Now are you ready to go."

Hermione pulled the car out of the garage and started driving towards London. She did not know what she would say to Ron. Did she even deserve his forgiveness?

Eric had fallen asleep with Crookshanks on his lap. He would probably be like that for most of the trip.

As morning approached she neared the city. That was when she thought about Annie. Hermione owed it to her to call her and let her know that she and Eric were going home.

"Hi, Annie." Hermione said after she heard the line pickup.

"Sara. Where is Eric? I was expecting him."

"It's not Sara." Hermione said. "My name is Hermione Granger. I got my memory back. I'm going home to my family."

"Dear, that is wonderful." Annie said. "And Eric's father?"

"I think he deserves a son." Hermione said. "I can't thank you enough for everything you did for us."

"Not at all. You better go. You know where to find me. Hermione, that is such a pretty name. I never did understand why of all names you would choose Sara."

"I wanted something simple at the time to match what I thought would be a simple life." Hermione answered. "But I know I am better than that. I have a family that does love me."

"Go back to them, but remember that there are people who still care."

"Thank-You. Good bye." Hermione hung up the phone and just waited for a bit. She did not know yet how she was going to approach Ron. She knew how much she had hurt him.

Ron had still known her after all that time. When Percy had told everyone about her amnesia he did not approach her right away. He knew her so well that if he had come up to her immediately she would have been scared away.

Even when they talked he took things slow to allow her to settle. Even when she was Sara he still knew her. Hermione hoped Molly would be willing to tell her where Ron lived. By now the entire Weasleys knew what happened. Harry probably already had her put under surveillance. She hadn't seen anything unusual yet.

Her guard would have to be put up from now on. For her sake as well as Eric's. The reason she was caught was because she put her guard down. She would never do that again.

Hermione got back in the car and continued driving. Once outside of London she drove straight for Ottery St. Catchpole.

It was late morning when Hermione arrived. The Burrow was so homely. She parked the car near the barn and unloaded Eric and Crookshanks.

Hermione carried Eric towards the door. She paused before entering to gather up some strength. Inside of the kitchen she saw Molly cleaning.

"Hermione." Molly was surprised to see her. But the tone of her voice; the tone was one that was solely reserved for the twins, until now.

"Molly," Hermione said, addressing her given name like she had done since she graduated Hogwarts. "I need your help. Please watch Eric for me just for a little while."

Molly held a stance with her. Hermione was not immune to the wrath of Molly Weasley. Hermione had earned the wrath she knew that.

"Please I messed up with Ron," Hermione felt like crying. "I messed up badly." She added so Molly would know she understood the depth of her mistake. "Give me the chance to make it better. I do love him. I remember everything. Just tell me where he is I promise I will make him happy. If it takes the rest of my life to do it I will." Hermione was now looking at the floor rather than Molly.

Crookshanks had come in and was circling Hermione's legs. Molly watched Crookshanks for a moment. That cat had disappeared just after Hermione did. It was fitting that they both showed up at the same time.

"I see he was able to find you." Molly said. "I'm just glad you were able to find yourself." The expression on Molly's face had relaxed.

Hermione was now able to look her in the eyes.

"I'll watch Eric." Molly took Eric from Hermione's arms. "Are you ready to spend the day with Grandma? You can come out with me while I Degnome the garden, would you like that?"

Eric giggled and planted one of his kisses on his Grandmother's cheek. It was rare for him to give out a kiss with any prompting. It only continued to prove how much Eric loved her.

"If you want to Floo to his building it's called . . ."

"No I'll Apparate. I have my license after all." Hermione said.

Molly gave her the address and she left.

Hermione decided it would be best to Apparate outside of his door. She did not feel right just going in. Hermione breathed in and out then knocked lightly on the door.

It was answered by Ron. He looked angry when he saw her. "Well," he said harshly.

Hermione had not been ready to see him that angry. She knew now that she should have expected it. Hermione did not know what to say right away. So she decided on a peace offering. "You can see Eric anytime you want."

She could not make eye contact with him. "It was wrong of me to take him away from you. He will attend Hogwarts as well. Please do not hurt him. I know that Eric loves you."

Ron looked at her. "You only came back because Eric needed a father." His face was red along with his ears.

"No." Hermione quickly said. She was not about to start an argument. "I came back because I loved you. I realized how much I loved you and missed you." Hermione still did not look at his face. She did not feel worthy to look at him.

Ron was trying to stop the anger he felt it rising. But he knew that he had to let her speak. "Where is Eric now?"

"With Molly," Hermione answered. "She told me where I could find you."

Ron seemed to think for a moment then he stepped back to let her in. "You love me now enough to come back. Sara you took my son away from me."

It was the first time Ron had ever referred to her as Sara. It broke her heart to hear it.

Hermione sunk to the floor it had hit her that hard. She was fully groveling to him. It was something that she had never done before. "I remembered what had happened. I had cast a protective charm around Eric, so he would not be hurt. The charm also serves for a baby to remember and know their father. I tried Ron I swear I did."

Ron still looked angry and had turned his back towards her. He was covering his own emotions behind a scuff. She had angered him more than what he thought anyone could. He still did not say anything.

Hermione still stayed slumped on the floor. "Please Ron. I know what I did was wrong."

Ron held his stance. "You want to start over then? What makes you think I'm not in a relationship now? Why would I want you back?"

Hermione looked at Ron. He had a certain distance look in his eyes.

"You're lying." Hermione said. "I could always tell when you were lying to me."

He couldn't believe it. Hermione had always known when he was lying. Just as bad has his mother. It wasn't Sara it was Hermione his Hermione. The woman he loved since he was too young to understand the feelings he was having about her. The woman that carried and gave birth to his child. She had used a spell to allow Eric to know him. She knew him well enough to know that he would love Eric. All he could do at that point was stair at her.

She stopped crying for a moment to look at him. "I don't deserve you, but if you won't take me back at least take him. He was so happy when we went to the Burrow."

"Get up." Ron said forcefully.

Hermione looked up at him. She was sure his next words would be, get out.

"I won't have the mother of my child groveling on the floor."

Slowly Hermione rose, accepting his hand.

"We will be parents to Eric." Ron said softly. He held her hand gently and lifted his other to her cheek. "I will be the best father I can be. Hopefully you will take me back as well."

Hermione was so overwhelmed that she could not say anything right then. All she could do was let out a light laugh to show her happiness.

Ron then pulled her into a hug. "I was worried about our fight and that you decided to leave me."

Hermione broke the hug and looked into his eyes. She saw the love that he had for her and smiled. "I still wanted to be with you. I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was pregnant. I had only found out on the train to my parents. But it explains why I was so emotional then. I wanted it to be a surprise when I got back so I could see your face."

Ron leaned in and kissed her, not easy but strong. Hermione felt herself melt from it. Her mother had told her that was the way to know if a man loved her or not, by the shear power. Ron definitely had power. "I want to spend my life with you." Hermione said.

"Come in here." Ron said pulling her by the hand.

Hermione did not know

He led her into his bedroom. It was small, only room enough for a bed and a dresser. Ron sat her down on the bed making sure she was comfortable.

Hermione was not to sure where this was going.

He reached into his bedside table and pulled something out.

Ron stood straight and tall. He then leaned down on to one knee.

Hermione covered her mouth with both hands to cover the gasp. She knew her face was has red as her son's hair.

Ron opened the box away from Hermione's eyes. Now he would have to get through this without completely screwing it up.

"I should have done this two years ago. I hope you will forgive me." He said positioning the box in his hand.

"You are my life. You have given me a beautiful son. I want you to have this to show my love for you. Hermione will you marry me?"

Hermione still froze when she realized the truth. He was going to propose two years ago. He still had the ring from back then. That's why he wanted her to stay for her birthday.

Ron took her left hand from her mouth and slid the ring on it. It was a size too big.

"I can fix that easy." Ron's ears were pink right then.

She still did not answer. The ring was small but really pretty. The gold band was curved around at the sides. It was different from other engagement rings she had seen.

Ron waited for her to answer.

"I think I need to tell my son I am marrying his father." Hermione finally said. She stood despite how unsteady her knees were.