CHAPTER 5 here! It's called Memories and Decisions. As you can tell. Well, I really like this chapter. So R&R. Looks at reviewers with puppy dog eyes while holding a basket of Sugar Quills. Here, a Sugar Quill to suck on while your reading. W
Disclaimer: I OWN TOM FELTON & RUPERT GRINT. Not Harry Potter. that belongs to JK Rowling.
Chapt. 5: Memories & Decisions
Hermione Granger flipped through her scrapbook/diary of her life. She had just been looking through what she called "The Hogwarts Chronicles" which had been filled with pictures and entries from her years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But her gaze stopped on one page, the one full of her graduation pictures, mementos, and most importantly, the last picture the "Golden Trio" took.
Hermione touched the silver chain she wore around her neck. Connected to it was a silver locket, and inside the locket were 2 pictures, one of Ron & herself and the other of her daughter Ari. Ronald Weasley…oh, how she had remembered him. He was her best friend all through Hogwarts. He was her first, and probably only, true love. He was the one who had given her the locket. And the one she hadn't seen or spoken to in years. He was also the father of her daughter.
She turned the page to her diary. This entry was written a few weeks after graduation, when she found out she was pregnant
Diary Entry
Monday; 10 July, 1998
Dear Diary,
It's been weeks since I've last spoken to Ron. In fact, the last I talked to him was the night before graduation. I've got no idea what I've done wrong. I mean, was I such a horrible lover that he decided to never talk to me again? Well, I've owled Gin, and she reckons her brother is just being a prat. Gin and I haven't talked much lately though, she's so busy with Harry.
Anyhow, dear diary, I've got some news for you, and for Ron also. But telling you seems so much easier. Diary, I'm pregnant. Yes, perfect, head girl, top of her class, Valedictorian Hermione Granger is pregnant at 17.h Mum and I went to St. Mungos today to get it confirmed. Mum & Dad are being so supportive when they should just kick me out. Well, I suppose I've got to tell Ron, as it is his. But wouldn't that be a charming letter to write? "Dear Ron. You probably never want to see or talk to me ever again, but I'm pregnant." I could just imagine his face.
Anyhow, I've got an interview with Witch Weekly on Wednesday. I've got to support myself sooner or later.
Well, goodbye diary. Hope to talk to you soon.
Hermione Jane Granger.
End Diary Entry
After that entry, there were a few pictures of Hermione's growing belly. And finally, the last hone was the entry of Ari's birth and a picture of Ariella Molly Granger. Ariella was always Hermione's favorite name, and Molly for Ron's mums name.
Hermione moved the scrapbook aside, underneath it was a letter from Headmistress McGonagall asking her to return to Hogwarts as a Charms teacher, and another inviting Ari to Hogwarts. Hermione had been up all night weighing her options.
Hermione brought Ari to America after she turned one. She requested to be transferred to America, and was currently the Assistant Editor for Witch Weekly's America offices. She and Ari had grown quite accustomed to their American way of living. Hermione went to work from 8 to 4 and left Ari with an elderly witch in their neighborhood.
But, a change of scene would be great for the girls. Ari loved England, they went back to Hermione's parents place every summer. Hermione really wanted Ari to go to Hogwarts, and Ari did too. 3 guesses what her favorite book was? Here's a hint, it's her Mum's favorite too. (a/n: 'Hogwarts A History' …slow people.) Ari also wanted to meet her Mum's long-lost best friends, Harry Potter & Ron Weasley, also known as Uncle Harry and Dad. Hermione had told her everything about Ron, Harry and the Golden Trio's escapades throughout their Hogwarts years. She also still subscribed to the Daily Prophet, and they knew that Harry and Ron were now Aurors.
Hermione heard the squeak of the hall floorboards in the hall and turned to see her 11 year old daughter standing there.
"Hi Mum," Ari said as she walked into the living room.
"Hey Ari, Hunnie. What are you doing up so early?" Hermione straightened her daughters fly away hair.
Every time Hermione looked at her she could see Ron & herself. Hell, she swore she could even see Harry & Ginny in her. Ari had Hermione's cinnamon colored eyes, her hair was reddish brown and curly, but not frizzy, like Ginny's. She had the "Weasley temper," Ron's stubborness, and skill at Wizards Chess. Harry's bravery & confidence. Hermione's smarts and need for learning. And Ginny's charm.
"Went to the bathroom, and I saw the light on, so I came to check on you," Ari answered, Oh and she was also very caring.
"So, do you really want to go to Hogwarts?" Hermione asked her daughter.
"Yes!" Ari exclaimed.
Hermione smiled and got out a piece of parchment and her quill, "Hogwarts it is then," Hermione hastily wrote her reply to Professor McGonagall and sent the letter with their owl, Star.
"I we made the right choice," Hermione grinned down at her daughter as Ari cuddled into her mothers arm.
"I think we did," Ari answered.
There ya go guys. Chapter 5. Please review and Chap. 6 should be up shortly. hands reviewers Chocolate Frogs and butterbeers.
