Chapter 3: Decorating the Nursery
Hermione was three months pregnant and eager to design the perfect nursery for the new baby. The only trouble was that she didn't know if she was having a boy or a girl, and she and Ron wanted to be surprised. After two days of suggestions they decided on a cream color, teddy bear themed, a neutral theme. They, Ginny and Harry were painting in the soon-to-be nursery.
"Hermione this really is a nice color." Ginny said, as she wove her wand.
"Thanks Ginny, I like it to, it's relaxing."
"Done with this wall," Harry announced, "How about I go make lunch?"
"Sounds great mate, I'm starving!" Ron exclaimed.
After agreeing on what to eat for lunch, Harry made his way downstairs while the others finished. About 10 minutes later, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny washed their hands, and made their way downstairs. Harry had made turkey sandwiches and poured pumpkin juice for everyone. They all sat down and talked while they ate.
"Hermione, what other colors do you plan to…"
But Harry was cut off at the sound of the doorbell. Hermione got up and answered it, and discovered it was and George.
"Hermione!" George exclaimed and swept her off her feet into a hug.
"Hi George!" Everyone said.
"I wanted to come see the girl, who is making me an uncle!" George finished for him.
"I'm so glad you are so excited!" Hermione exclaimed.
"And I have our present for the new baby!"
"A present already?" Ginny asked. "She's only three months pregnant."
"I know we know Ginny. But it's never too early." George said, "Come outside."
Everyone followed George outside and Hermione and Ron gasped at what they saw. It was a brilliant, fancy, wooden, crib! Hermione ran over and admired the detail within the wood. She embraced George and showered him with thanks.
"It's brilliant!" Ginny said, "Harry come look!"
After everyone was done admiring the crib, the surprises were not over yet. Neville was walking toward them.
"Oh Neville! Hello!" Hermione exclaimed and gave him a hug. "You got my owl?"
"Yes I did, Congratulations! I have brought something for the baby."
"Oh you shouldn't have!" Hermione said, as she started to unwrap the box. Hermione pulled out two brilliant silver photo albums. On the covers, Weasley was engraved on the albums.
"I'll have the baby's names engraved on the covers when they are born." Neville said.
"Oh, they are beautiful!" Hermione exclaimed
Ron looked at him and asked, "Why did you get us two?"
Neville smiled and said, "I had a feeling you might be needing two."
"Well they are beautiful, thank-you." Hermione said as she embraced him in a hug.
"Neville," Ron started, "Would you like to join us all for lunch?"
"It would be my pleasure"
Everyone headed back inside, Hermione and Ron with their presents, to finish lunch.