Chapter 4: Going Down

Hermione sat in the Leaky Cauldron feeling as if though she was about to pass out. How could she had been so stupid? Everything her and Ron had been was now ruined. And it was her fault. If she would have only left Harry alone. If only he would have left her alone.

"Hermione!"

Hermione looked up breaking her thoughts.

"Jennifer! I haven't seen you in forever. Where have you been?" asked Hermione as she greeted her old friend from medical school.

"Well I studied in Egypt for a good nine months then decided to come back for old friends. I missed this place believe it or not," said Jennifer as she sat down. Jennifer's brown hair was much longer then Hermione remembered it but her eyes were still as brown as they had ever been.

"So what have you been doing?" asked Jennifer.

Hermione instantly thought, "Oh not much. Cheating on Ron with his best friend. Becoming a total whore."

But instead she said, "I finished medical school. Most of my time has been used to help with the war. Like everyone else around me."

"How is Ron?" Jennifer asked innocently.

"Oh he's ….. he's ….. off training to be an auror," said Hermione finally.

"Really! So you have some free time," said Jennifer with a smile. "Maybe we could go out sometimes."

"Oh don't be silly. I have far too much work to do," said Hermione.

"Well what are you doing here?" asked Jennifer looking around.

"I was here meeting up with Ginny," said Hermione.

"Ginny. How is Ginny doing?" asked Jennifer.

"Well …..," started Hermione but just then Ginny appeared. A very pregnant Ginny that is. Hermione could see Jennifer trying to hide her surprise.

"So I'm late," said Ginny as she sat down. "Got a little sick. Nothing to worry about though."

"It's alright. Ginny you remember Jennifer right?" asked Hermione.

Ginny looked like she just realized that someone else was at the table.

"Yes, Jennifer Brotherton. How have you been?" asked Ginny.

"Fine. Just came back from Egypt. What about you?" asked Jennifer.

"As you can see, I'm pregnant. It is due in 4 months," said Ginny with a small smile. That smile made Hermione's heart drop.

"God Hermione you are good for nothing," thought Hermione.

"Well I better get going. Hope you have a lovely evening," Jennifer said the Ginny.

"Same to you," said Ginny.

"Jennifer I'll be in touch," said Hermione as Jennifer got up.

Once Jennifer was gone Hermione looked back at Ginny.

"So what's up?" asked Hermione.

"Harry doesn't love me," said Ginny.

"He doesn't?" asked Hermione stupidly.

"No he doesn't. He is only being nice because of the baby," said Ginny close to tears.

"Oh Ginny, maybe you two could just grow on each other. I mean once the babies born things might be different," said Hermione wondering if she even believed herself.

"Trust me things will be different alright. He won't even need to see me anymore then. It will just be all about the baby," said Ginny. "Hermione I love him."

Ginny was now in tears and Hermione could feel herself tearing up as well. There was no way things were going to get any better.

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