Chapter: Reflection
4 months have passed since Luna gave birth to Star. Ron was getting in the swing of being the father of a newborn again. Raven enjoyed having a sister. It was one thing she wanted most of all.
Ginny was now showing. Now being 6 months pregnant she was getting pretty big. Hermione was a healer now and had a flexible schedule to come help Ginny at home every day. The extra room was fixed to be Hermione's room and Ginny was to share hers with her baby. Draco stayed with Ginny when he learned the truth. He visited everyday. Sometimes half-heartedly but he still visited. Harry would cook dinner sometimes for the girls when Hermione had to work late. Ginny knew he would pop the question in Hermione's future.
"Did you see the way he looked at you at dinner last night?"
Hermione ran her brush through her hair. "No."
"Uh…Hermione…he couldn't keep his eyes off you." Ginny rubbed her stomach.
"Really?" She stopped brushing her hair.
"He will ask you soon."
"Ask me what?" Hermione put her brush down.
"Ask you to marry him, silly."
Hermione played with her hair a bit.
"You really think so?"
Ginny put a hand to her forehead. "I know so."
Hermione looked at her. "I don't know if I'm ready to get married. I mean come on we have only been dating for 4 months."
"Hermione you guys dated back at school and you have known each other since you were 11. That's a long time of knowing each other. 4 months is nothing."
"True."
"Come on Hermione, he loves you and you love him. You should be married. It's so perfect, it's almost a fairytale."
Hermione sat on the edge of Ginny's bed. "Hmm… I guess you're right."
Ginny flipped her hair over her shoulder. "I am always right."
Hermione laughed.
"So what is the future with you and Draco?"
"I love him but I don't know if he loves me."
"This is Draco we are talking about."
"But Draco really used to love me. Now with the baby on the way, I don't know anymore. Why can't I have a relationship like yours?"
Hermione shrugged.
"You don't know how lucky you are."
"I guess I don't."
Hermione put her ear on Ginny's stomach. "Hello in there….can you hear me?"
Ginny giggled. "You are loony, you know that?"
"I know. Hey Gin, thought of any names yet?" Hermione sat up straight.
Ginny placed a finger on her chin. "I have been thinking. I am still thinking though. I keep changing me mind."
"Well, what do yo have in mind?"
"Ok well I was thinking that I could have Sam, Aiden and Ryan for boys and Kayla, Ashlee and Emily for girls."
"How cute." Hermione smiled.
"It might change tomorrow though. Picking a name is such a major decision."
Hermione took Ginny's slippers off and began to rub her feet. "Well it should be."
"I guess you're right." Ginny leaned back. "What would I do without you Hermione? You have been helping me so much through this pregnancy."
"No problem, I love you girl."
Ginny smiled. "I think I am going to take a nap now."
"I really fancied a walk anyway. Have a good nap."
"I will."
Hermione hopped off her bed and walked out the door closing it behind her. She slipped her house key into her jean pocket before walking out the door. A new park had opened a few blocks away so she decided to walk over there.
Her hair softly hit against her shoulders as she walked. She folded her arms across her chest and began to think about what Ginny had told her earlier. Does he want to marry me? Should I say yes if he does ask me? What would our kids look like? Hermione smiled. I would like to have his kids. I bet they would be adorable since Harry is. Would they have his eyes or mine? I hope his.
Without knowing Hermione had arrived at the park. A few people picnicked on the grass and a few people were flying kites. Hermione smiled. Someday Harry and I can bring our kids here. Hermione stopped walking. Wait…what am I talking about? This will never happen. We have only been dating 4 months. He won't ask me to marry him so soon. That's just crazy.
A small pool with a bridge was in her sight. "How cute." She walked closer to find that the bridge had no sides. She sat on the edge and let her feet dangle.
"Why would Harry want to marry me, I am not that pretty. I mean come on the guy is gorgeous."
She let her toe touch the reflection pool making little ripples expand outward.
If he asks me to marry him, what would I say?
Hermione looked into the water and saw herself staring back at her. She moved a few strands of loose hair behind her ear. The reflection had a frown on her face.
Look at me
You may think you see who I really am
But you'll never know me
Everyday, it's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask I can fool the world
But I can not fool my heart
Hermione leaned over toward her reflection.
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside
I am now in a world
Where I have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow I will show the world
What's inside my heart
and be loved for who I am
who is that girl I see
staring straight back at me
Hermione touched her reflection distorting her own face.
Why is my reflection some one I don't know
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else
For all time
When will my reflection shoe
Who I am inside
There's a heart that must be free
To rely
That burns with a need
To know the reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think
How we feel
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide
I won't pretend that I'm someone else
For all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside
If he asks me to marry him, what would I say?
Hermione looked toward the sky. "Yes of course."
She giggled.
I always wanted to marry him and have his kids yet I never wanted to get my hopes up.
Hermione got to her feet and walked down the bridge. She looked down at her clothes. Today she wore a pink sweater and a pair of faded blue jeans. She smiled curiously before walking off toward a clothing store.
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Ron held Star's carrier and held Raven's hand as he knocked on the door of Harry's flat.
"Oi, Harry you there?"
Harry opened the door. "Yeah…" He noticed the girls. "What happened this time?"
Luna's dad is sick and she is afraid of leaving him alone."
"Ah, I see."
"Uncle Harry!" Raven let go of her fathers hand and held out her arms to Harry signifying she wanted to be picked up.
"Can we come in?"
"Yeah sure." He squat don and picked up Raven. "Hello Love."
Raven smiled. She wrapped her little arms around Harry's neck and pressed her little cheek against his.
"So you need help taking care if your daughters?"
Ron looked down at Star and nodded.
Harry laughed. "You'll never change."
"Daddy…when I get older, can I marry Uncle Harry?" Raven asked her father in the sweetest tone imaginable.
Ron looked at Raven whose gray eyes were locked on Harry.
"Uh…erm…" Ron started.
"Actually I was planning on getting married to some one else. If she found out about our relationship she might get jealous." Harry laughed. "So let's keep it a secret."
He held a finger to his lips.
"I won't tell anyone." She mimicked Harry.
Ron put a hand on Harry's shoulder. "Did you ask her?"
Harry's smile began to fade. "No."
"Come on mate, you guys were made for each other."
"Yeah, made for each other." Raven repeated.
Harry smiled and kissed her on the forehead.
"Do you guys think so?"
Raven nodded and Ron smiled.
Harry looked at him best friend and smiled the biggest smile he had smiled in a long time. "Okay I will." He walked over to the phone and dialed Hermione's cell phone number. "Hey sweetie, how are you?...good. How would you like to go out to dinner?...Great. Get dressed up…I will too…6:30? 7:00?...see you then." Harry hung up.
Raven gave him a thumbs up. Harry put her on the floor and she fixed her dress.
"She will say yes."
Harry wiped his hands on his pants and looked at Ron. "You think so?"
"I know so."
Harry looked over at Star who was still sleeping in her carrier. "I have to get ready.
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A/N: The song I chose for this one was obviously Reflection from Disney's Mulan. One of my personal favorites. The version of the song I used in the fic is actually the pop version that Christina Aguilera sings. I hope you guys like it and continue to send in reviews. I am very grateful to all of you who have sent in reviews.
Next chapter: You're the one that I want.