Chapter: Circle of Life
Three months flew by in the blink of an eye. Hermione was busy planning the wedding, taking care of Ginny and her job. Ginny and Hermione had made a cute area of Ginny's room for the baby. Since Ginny was 9 months pregnant, she was really large and couldn't do much on her own.
"Do you think it's a boy or a girl?" Hermione asked as she dressed the crib.
"I really can't tell. I want a girl. Malfoy wants a boy."
"How are things with Malfoy?"
Ginny rocked in the rocking chair. "Not very good. We fight a lot now."
"I am sorry."
"No it's all right. I am used to it now. I am not supposed to have a good relationship."
"That is not true."
"Yes it is. But now I will have a beautiful baby to take care of and to love me."
"If Malfoy isn't the one, then there is someone out there waiting for you."
"I hope so." Ginny rubbed her stomach.
"I am going to look for a dress today. I wish you could come."
"So do I."
"I am going to wait for the bridesmaid dresses so we can go together."
Ginny smiled. "My due date is today."
Hermione stopped fluffing her pillow. "I didn't know that. Maybe I shouldn't go out today."
"No you go. I don't think they will come today anyway."
"You sure?"
Ginny nodded.
"Well the crib is really now."
"Thanks 'mione. I don't know what I will do without you."
Hermione smiled.
POP!
Harry apparated into the room, sitting on Ginny's bed. "Hello Ladies."
Hermione giggled. "Hello."
"Ready?"
"Remember we have to go to my mom and dad's place."
"Okay."
Hermione smiled. She turned back to Ginny. "I have my phone on me call me if you need me. Even if it's a little bit of pain."
"Okay."
Hermione walked over to Harry. "Let's go."
"All right."
POP!
They were gone.
Ginny closed her eyes and fell asleep.
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Hermione knocked on the door to her old home.
An older women answered. Her light brown hair which was streaked with gray was pulled back. Her brown eyes lit up at the sight of her daughter. She wore kapri's that were black and a plain pink tee.
"Hello Mom. How are you?" Hermione smiled.
"Oh great. I am excited for you two."
She hugged Hermione then moved to Harry. She then took a step back to study them. Hermione wore a pair of jeans and a blue sheer t-shirt with a white tank top underneath. Harry wore a pair of jeans as well with a black t-shirt with the name of his favorite quidditch team across the front in white.
"Mom, you remember Harry."
"Of course darling. You are as handsome as ever."
"Thanks you Mrs. Granger."
"No dearie, call me Mom."
"M-Mom?" The word seemed foreign in his mouth.
"Yes."
"You are the first person I have called Mom."
Hermione's mother fell quiet. "Ooo."
Harry smiled. "I am glad it's to you."
She smiled tearfully.
Hermione held onto his arm.
"Let's get on the road then."
Hermione nodded.
Harry got in the back and Hermione got on the passenger side of her mother's car.
"Off we go then."
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"How about this one. It's a simple yet elegant A line gown." Hermione's mother held it up.
"This one has a bit more detail and is strapless." Harry pointed to one on the mannequin.
"This one is gorgeous. It's a princess style gown." Hermione pulled it off the rack.
"Hermione that's gorgeous." Her mother ran her finger along the detailing of the corset top.
"Go try it on." Harry smiled.
Hermione smiled.
A saleswomen opened the door to a dressing room.
Harry and Hermione's mom waited outside.
"Wow."
"Let us see." Harry stood up.
Hermione walked out and looked at Harry.
As soon as she came into view Harry's jaw fell to the ground.
"Oh Hermione…."Her mother folded her hands and watched her daughter spin around. The dress clung to her as if it was made just for her. Every hidden curve was shown in this dress. The light hit the fabric in such a way that it shone brightly.
"That's the one!" Harry wanted to wrap his arms around her and kiss her like there was no tomorrow.
"How much?"
Hermione's eyes widened when she saw the tag.
Harry held his hand in the air. "Money is not a problem. I will buy the dress."
Hermione smiled.
"Now go change so we can buy it." Hermione's mother looked lovingly at her daughter. Hermione's cell rang. She quickly ran back into the dressing room.
Hermione's mother hugged Harry. "I am glad Hermione is marrying you. Out of all of her boyfriends, I always liked you the best."
"Thanks."
"No thank you. I don't think you know how happy you make her."
Hermione's dressing room door opened. A frantic look was on her face.
"Ginny's water broke!"
Harry's mouth slid open. "Right now?"
"Yes right now. We have to go."
"You're telling me." Harry gathered the dress in his arms and walked toward the cashier to pay for it.
"Mom, I'm sorry. My roommate is about to have her baby."
"Ginny, as in Ginny Weasley."
"Yeah."
"Sweet girl. You better get home to her."
"Will you take the dress home?"
"Sure honey."
"Here's the gown." Harry gave Hermione's mom the dress.
"Now run along."
Harry wrapped one arm around Hermione and they disapparated.
POP!
"I forgot about that."
- - -
Ginny began breathing heavy.
"You're contractions are getting closer together." Hermione was now dressed in her healer clothing.
Ginny nodded. Sweat lined her forehead. "Damn it! Where is Draco?"
Harry and Ron held each of her hands.
"I don't know Gin." Ron looked at Harry.
"We will take care of you Gin." Harry smiled at her.
"I think we will start now." Hermione sat down on her stool. "Are you ready Ginny?"
She nodded.
"Okay on the count of three you will take a deep breath and push as hard as you can."
Harry and Ron prepared themselves.
"1…2…3…PUSH!"
Ginny closed her eyes and pushed.
"And stop…take a few deep breaths."
Ginny did as she was told.
"1…2…3…PUSH!"
Ginny once again pushed.
"Good job. I see the head coming."
Ginny began to cry.
"Take a few deep breaths."
Ginny did. Her tears and sweat mixed together and fell off her chin.
"1…2…3…PUSH!"
Ginny did.
The head was all of the way out.
"Good job the head is out. Let's get the shoulders now."
"Okay."
Hermione looked at Ron and Harry. They looked like their hands were about to break.
"Deep breath."
Ginny inhaled.
"1…2…3…PUSH!"
She pushed once more and with Hermione's help the shoulders were out.
"Great. One more push and the baby is out."
"Just one." Ginny smiled.
"Yup. Now take a deep breath.
Hermione began to dig the fluid out of the baby's mouth.
"Ready?"
The boys shook their head no.
Ginny nodded.
"1…2…3…PUSH!"
Ginny squeezed their hand tightly and pushed the baby out of her.
"That's it the baby is out."
"What is it?"
Hermione cleaned it and cut the umbilical cord.
"A girl."
Harry and Ron nursed their hands as Ginny burst into tears.
Hermione wrapped the baby up and put a little pink hat on her. She walked over to Ginny.
"Do you have a name?"
"Yes."
Hermione made a birth certificate appear with a quill. "Will she have the last name Weasley or Malfoy?"
"Weasley…"
"All right." Hermione waved her hand and the quill wrote Weasley. "And her name?"
"Riley. Riley Weasley."
"Cute." She waved her hand again and the quill wrote Riley.
"Welcome Riley Weasley."
The baby opened her eyes, bright purple eyes that were fixated on her mother.
"Look how pretty she is." Ginny cried.
"She looks like her mom." Hermione smiled.
Ginny held her daughter close to her chest. She blankly looked back at her. Ginny ran her finger along Riley's cheek.
Ginny: From the day we arrive on this planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see
than can ever be seen
more to do then can ever be done
Harry put his hand on Ginny's shoulder.
Harry: There's far too much to take
In here
More to find than can ever be found
Hermione pushed Riley's carrier next to Ginny.
Hermione: But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on
The endless round
Ginny looked at her older brother who wanted to hold Riley. She put her in his arms. He held her over his head.
Ron: it's the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Ginny smiled at her loving friends and family.
Ginny: Till we find our place
On the place unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life
Harry wrapped his arm around Hermione's waist. He wanted to hold Riley next. So Ron held her out for him. He let go of Hermione and welcomed Riley.
Harry: It's the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Hermione stroked Riley's head smiling. How she wanted a child of her own.
Hermione: Till we find out place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life
Ron moved some hair out of his kid sister's face.
Ron: The circle of
LIFE!
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A/N: This chapter's song is obviously from Lion King. Unfortunately there is only 2 more chapters in this story. Sadly my stories are coming to an end around the same time. But do not worry. I am working on a few more. I will probably type up something on it on the last chapter of this story. Things are looking pretty good. I want to thank all of my reviewers. You guys are the best. Thank you and good night!
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