A/N: Yes, I've heard comments about the timing of the "morning sickness being too early. I estimated September 1st being roughly a month along, and figured that a month along would exhibit signs. But yeah, that comment made a bit of sense as I didn't imply the time sequencing as well as I should. Thanks.
A Series of Surprises
Ginny looked up from her Transfiguration essay. The first couple of months back at Hogwarts seemed to pass by very quickly. Ginny learned that NEWT level classes meant a LOT more work. She was often found in the library with Hermione, studying. Ginny found that the more she kept busy, the more distracted she was from thinking about Harry. Not that she didn't think about him. It was thoughts of Harry that greeted her waking moments, and thoughts of Harry that helped her drift into her slumber. Hermione and Ginny both were still suffering from the nausea on a daily basis. In addition to the nausea, both were unusually tired, both seemed to have skipped their periods, and both seemed to suffer mood swings from time to time. Also, there was the wierd cravings...
"Ginny, isn't there somewhere you have to be right now?" asked Luna, who was working on her own Transfiguration essay.
"Huh?" Ginny's eyes widened "Oh no, quidditch practice! What time is it?"
Luna glanced at her watch. "11:55"
"Oh no, Ron is going to kill me! Luna, I'll see you later"
Luna waved at her friend, as she dashed out of the library before returning to her own essay.
Meanwhile, Ron hovered around the quidditch pitch, waiting for his seeker (Ginny replaced Harry as seeker). His eyes narrowed as he saw his sister breathless and 10 minutes late.
"Ginny, where have you been! You know this is our last chance to practice before the game!"
"I'm sorry, I lost track of time. I have this big transfiguration essay coming up and-"
Ron held up a hand, cutting off her babbling.
"Gin, I know you've been under a lot of stress, and you haven't been feeling that well lately. Are you sure you can handle the pressure of this game?"
"Yes Ron, I'm fine. Can we get on to practice already?"
Ron nodded, sighing. He was worried about his sister, but he also knew that getting ready for the upcoming game was stressful. He turned towards his team, beginning to discuss some game strategies.
From the bleachers, Hermione was reading a book, mentally listing the symptoms that she and Ginny had exhibited this past week. After reading a particularly shocking paragraph, Hermoine's breath stopped. "Oh no, not this, anything but this".
She grabbed her book and darted off to her Head Girl quarters. When she was there safe and sound, she continued to read the paragraph over again. "The signs of pregnancy can include nausea (known as "morning sickness"), excessive tiredness, missed periods, odd cravings...".
Hands shaking, she turned the page, looking on how to conduct a pregnancy test with her wand. She found it, and read the instructions. "The test must be conducted by another person. The tester is to point his or her wand to the wand hand of the testee and say the incantation verificus pregia. If the wand hand emits a silvery light, the testee is indeed pregnant."
"Oh no, I have got to talk to Ginny!" With this, Hermione dashed to the common room, knowing that Ginny would probably be there. When she got there, she found Ginny breathless and collapsed on one of the chairs near the fireplace.
"Oh god, what a workout! I am totally worn out, and the game is tomorrow! On top of that, I think I'm going to get sick again " with this, Ginny darted off towards the restroom, upchucking whatever she had eaten once she reached the toilet. She groaned and leaned her head against the cool porcelain. She then heard a knock on the door.
"Um Ginny, you might want to stay seated. I think I may know what's wrong with us. Oh god, I think I'm going to throw up"
With this, Hermione threw open the door of the next stall, and proceeded to empty the contents of her stomach. After she had finished, she sank against the wall adjacent to Ginny.
"Oh god, I hope it isn't what I think it is" she moaned.
"Ok Hermione, either you tell me already or just shut up!" said Ginny, growing a bit annoyed at her friend's constant 'whining'.
"Ok, um Gin, do you remember doing anything, lets say, hot this summer? Any steamy sessions happen in, let's say France? And maybe no protection wasn't used?"
Ginny opened the door to leave her bathroom stall, and opened Hermione's. "Yeah, but what does that have to do wi- OH GOD!"
She backed away, horrified.
"Hermione, you're not saying that we could be-"
"Pregnant?" finished Hermione. "It's a thought. Here, I found out how we can figure out whether we are erm, pregnant or not. Let's go to my Head dormatory, we'll get more privacy there"
"Ok let's go" Ginny and Hermione scurried out of the bathroom, and straight to Hermione's room. When they got there, Hermione signalled Ginny to take a seat as she described the testing procedure.
"Ok Ginny, I believe we can test each other at the same time. Remember, the incantation is verificus pregia, and if a silvery light shines from the hand, it's positive".
"Ok" Ginny replied.
Each girl drew in a shaky breath and pointed her wand to the other's wand hand muttering "verificus pregia" each hand then emitted a brilliant silver light. Upon seeing this light, both dropped their wands and backed away in horror, mouths hanging open, a stunned silence filling the room.
Ginny was the first to speak "Um, lets tell Ron after the Quidditch game tomorrow, ok?"
Hermione then glared at her friend. "Ginny, I don't think you should play tomorrow, we got bigger problems now, if you haven't noticed".
"If I haven't noticed? IF I HAVEN'T NOTICED? We're bloody knocked up! HOW CAN I NOT NOTICE?" shouted Ginny.
"Ok Ginny, relax, we'll just tell him tomorrow ok? Then we'll figure out what to do from there. Let's just call it a night, I really feel like going to sleep now."
"Ok" Ginny agreed, leaving Hermione and going to her own dormatory.
Once Hermione was positive that Ginny was gone, she sank into her bed, sobbing, feeling for the first time in her life, confused, and totally lost in life. She then wiped her eyes, and proceeded to go to bed, shedding silent tears until she fell into a dreamless slumber. Meanwhile, Ginny was doing the exact same thing behind the curtains of her own bed.
Ginny awoke the next morning, feeling numb. Did yesterday really happen, did Harry and her actually create a life that night in France? Reality struck as she felt the overwhelming sense of throwing up again. "Yup, it happened" she thought as she raced to the restroom. Upon cleaning out her mouth, she looked in the mirror. She looked pale, and there were dark circles under her eyes. "No, I can't concentrate on this, I have to get ready for the game". Her eyes widened. How was she supposed to play seeker in this condition. Couldn't this put her own child's life in danger? But she had to play. She desperately skimmed through her text books. "AHA! a shielding charm!" She proceeded to cast a shielding shield around her abdomen area before turning to put on her quidditch robes. After downing some more sickness potion, she made her way downstairs to the Great Hall. When approaching Gryffindor table, she saw something that nearly made her heart stop. What was Harry doing there? Her heart began to flutter as she raced to the table.
"Harry" she said breathlessly.
"Ginny" replied Harry, embracing her and then kissing her.
Ginny then pulled away, surveying her boyfriend. He seemed a bit more thinner and paler since she saw him last, and possibly more exhausted. "What are you doing here?"
"I had to see you, wierd isn't it? I show up right before your big game"
"Oh Harry, thank god you're safe!" Ginny wept, burying herself into his strong shoulders.
"Harry, is it really you!" Both Ginny and Harry turned around to see Ron and Hermione, mouths hanging open.
"Hello Ron, Hermione. How have you been?" Ron then went up and hugged his best friend. "Harry, I'm so glad you're alive"
"Thanks for the comfort mate" replied Harry, turning to Hermione, who in turn slapped him.
"HOW DARE YOU SHOW UP AFTER MONTHS OF NOT EVEN ONE MESSAGE? HAVE YOU ANY IDEA WHAT WE'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH? WHAT GINNY HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH?" The three backed away from Hermione who was now breathing heavily before bursting into tears.
"Hermione, don't cry, I'm sorry I should have contacted you this past month" Harry started.
"I'm sorry Harry, I've just been going through a lot of stress" replied Hermione wiping her eyes. "Could you excuse me and Ginny for a moment please"
With this, Hermione pulled Ginny away from Ron and Harry, who proceeded to shrug and turn to the table to get some food. "Ginny, what about the game?"
"Oh, I have it all planned out, I can still play, I placed a shielding charm. I think that will work"
Hermione nodded. "Ok, good thing Harry is here, now we can tell them both together after the game. Let's go back to breakfast so you can eat something before then. I assume you want to talk to Harry a bit more."
Ginny nodded, and both turned, walking back into the Great Hall. When they got there, Ron and Harry looked up, scooting over to give Hermione and Ginny some space to sit.
"So Harry, what brings you back here?" asked Hermione.
"Well, I've been thinking that I may want to come back to school. You see, I have to talk to McGonnagal. I hear that the last of the Holcruxes may in fact be hidden in the grounds of Hogwarts, and I figured that if I'm to seek that one out, I might as well finish my education as well".
"Oh Harry, that's great!" exclaimed Ginny, excitedly hugging and kissing Harry.
"Yeah mate, that's excellent" added Ron, then glancing at his watch. "Woah, it's almost time for that match, Gin, you and I should be getting to the locker rooms".
Ginny nodded "Ok, I'll be there in a minute" She then turned to Harry. "See you after the game, wish me luck".
Harry nodded "Good luck, Hermione and I will be cheering from the stands" he then leaned in, kissing Ginny on the mouth.
"See you later" Ginny called before running to catch up with her brother.
At the quidditch stand, the crowd was already beginning to gather. Ginny glanced at the stands nervously, and noticed Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Luna all grouped together cheering madly. A grin plastered across her face, happy to know that her love was close by and safe.
Soon Ginny and the rest of the team (and the Slytherins) were circling around the pitch. Then Ron stepped fowards to shake hands with the Slytherin Captain (Blaise Zambini, cause you know, Malfoy was probably hiding just like Snape was, so he hadn't shown his face at Hogwarts). After that, Madame Hooch released the balls, and the game had begun.
Ginny hovered above the rest, seeking out the snitch. She cheered loudly as she saw Annabelle Steele (Gryffindor Chaser) score. She soon turned and examined the new Slytherin seeker (some 4th year name Anastasia Lenowe) who seemed to be copying each movement that Ginny made. A smirk came across Ginny's face as she knew the perfect manuever to pull. She suddenly dived down, doing the Wronski Feint. Anastasia seemed to have fallen for this manuever, as she managed to hurtle against the floor.
"Damn, she's a persistant one" Ginny muttered as she saw Anastasia brush her self off and dart back up on her broom. Suddenly the glint of gold caught her eye. "Aha! the snitch!" Ginny darted towards the snitch, stretching her arm fowards to grasp it. As she felt her hand close against the snitch, she felt the impact of a bludger against the back of her head. She had failed to notice that the vengeful Anastasia managed to grab Goyle's club, smashing a bludger towards the Gryffindor seeker's head. Blackness overcame Ginny, as she hurtled towards the ground, the snitch still in her "death grip".
"Ginny!" shouted Harry, before darting on his Firebolt (remember he still has his stuff with him) to catch her. He managed to catch her, before losing his balance and hurtling towards the ground, shielding Ginny from the impact. A sickening crack from Harry's leg told him that he had sustained a broken leg from this impact. Yet the adrenaline pumping through his veins prevented the sensation of pain.
"Harry, are you alright?" asked Ron, zooming down to check on his friend and his sister.
"I'm fine, I think I broke my leg, but Ginny's unconscious"
Madame Hooch then appeared. "Weasley, Granger, Please help Mr. Potter to the hospital wing, I'll take Miss Weasley"
Both Ron and Hermione helped Harry up, who was hobbling, leaning on both for support. When they fineally made it to the hospital wing, they noticed that Ginny was already there. She was lying on a bed, still unconscious. Harry noticed the blood that was seeping from Ginny's temple.
"Ginny!" Harry gasped, trying to push Ron and Hermione away so that he could get to her.
"Mr. Potter, take a seat, I need to have a look at that leg" instructed Madame Pomfrey.
Harry fineally relented, allowing Madame Pomfrey to place a splint on his leg. After it was splinted, he was right at Ginny's side, watching as the Mediwitch examined her.
"Hmmm, how odd, it seems as though she has some sort of shielding charm around her abdomen area. Why would she do a thing like-. Oh, I think I'm going to have to run some tests on her" she said.
Hermione gulped, knowing that the truth that Ginny was hiding would soon be revealed. Sooner or later, she would have to come clean and admit her own current condition.
Upon finding the results of the conducted test, the Mediwitch and the Headmistress began to speak in hushed whispers.
Pretty soon, Ginny began to stir. "Oh no!" she gasped, gazing around, seeing the worried faces of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and the somewhat cross faces of Madame Pomfrey and McGonnagall.
"Miss. Weasley, is there a condition which you wish to discuss with us?" asked Professor McGonnagall sternly.
Ginny stared, afraid to utter a word as Hermione completely lost it.
"OK, GINNY AND I ARE BOTH PREGNANT! RON, YOU'RE GOING TO BE A DAD AND AN UNCLE, HARRY, YOU'RE GOING TO BE A DAD! I KNOW THAT THIS WAS AN IRRESPONSIBLE ACT, AND I PROBABLY DON'T DESERVE THIS ANYMORE!"
With this, Hermione took off her Head Girl pin, and handed it to Professor McGonnagall before dashing out into the hall, where she collapsed against a wall, her body wracking with sobs.
All people stared, stunned at this sudden outburst, before Harry spoke.
"Ron, I think you need to comfort her, I'll stay here with Ginny".
"Wait Mr. Weasley, I'm coming with you." With this, the headmistress followed Ron, who was rushing by a hysterical Hermione's side.
Ginny's gaze faltered, as she saw Harry'sblazing green eyes nowbore angrilyinto her own eyes.
"Ginny, why didn't you tell me?"
"Harry, I only found out yesterday, I didn't know where you were, and-" she then broke down, weeping into her arms.
"I understand if you never want to deal with me again. I don't need to tie you down with a child. I can do this myself, please just leave me alone." she finished
Harry's stern gaze faltered as hetook a step towards Ginny, brushing red hair from her face. "Gin, I love you, I could never abandon you. You are my life, you and this child" He then proceeded to go down on one knee, with great difficulty, as his injured leg was starting to hurt, and pulled out a small velvet box. "Ginny, you're the love of my life, I want to spend eternity with you. Ginerva Weasley, will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
Ginny gasped, as she saw the brilliant ring (an amathyst heart with diamonds on either side). "Yes Harry, yes." she managed to say, silent tears rolling down her cheeks as she pushed herself off her bed, kneeling beside Harry who (silent tears rolling down his cheeks) slid the ring on her finger.
"Oh Harry, I love you"
"I love you too".
Madame Pomfrey was smiling at them, having seen the whole moment. "Miss Weasley, you are free to go, and by the way, congratulations on you both."
"Thank you"
Meanwhile as Harry and Ginny were having their own romantic moment, Ron and McGonnagall rushed by a crying Hermione.
"Hermione-" Ron began.
"Just leave me alone. I know what you are going to say. Isn't there a way to fix this? Can't we just get rid of it and go on with our lives? I'm sorry I messed up our future, but your future is fine without me. I won't blame you. Just please leave me be now!"
Ron then gave a sideways glance towards the Headmistress, who nodded at him to give her time alone with Hermione before turning to speak to the crying girl.
"Miss Granger, why did you hand me back your Head Girl pin. Do you not want this position?"
Hermione then looked up. "How can I hold this position? the Head Girl needs to be strong, responsible, and an excellent role model to her fellow students. How am I deserving of this position if I go off and do an irresponsible act like this?"
The older witch smiled. "Miss Granger, you are an extraordinary invidual with many talents. You express bravery, you excell in your studies, and you strive to do your best in everything you do. That is why you were selected as Head Girl. Yes, this situation is certainly unexpected, but if you can overcome an obstacle such as this, that qualifies you even more to hold this position."
She then held out the badge towards Hermione who reluctantly took it, smiling slightly through her tears. "Miss Granger, I believe there is a certain someone who would like a word with you"
With this, McGonnagal turned to Ron, motioning him to come towards Hermione. Once he did, she left them alone to speak.
"Ron-" Hermione began.
"Hermione, please let me say this. I love you, and I would go to the ends of the world and back for you. I would never abandon you. Whatever challenges you face, let us face them together."
Ron then pulled out a small velvet box from his pocket.
"I was going to save this for the Halloween Ball, but I see that now is probably a more fitting time. Hermione Granger, will you marry me?"
Hermione gasped as she opened the box. A saphirre heart shaped stone sat nestled between diamonds (looked just like Ginny's but with the saphirre). Through her tears, she nodded. "Yes, Ron, I'll marry you."
Ron blushed as he slid the ring on her finger. He then hugged Hermione, the two soon began to kiss.
"Ahem" Both looked up to see Harry and Ginny smiling brightly.
"Why hello, feeling better" said Ron, he and Hermione both blushing.
"Better? Try excellent! Harry proposed!" She then held out her hand, showing off the ring.
Hermione rose her eyebrows towards Ron and Harry. "Let me guess. You bought those rings together."
Ginny looked up. "Wait, there's something I missed. Hermione, Ron proposed?"
Hermione held out her hand.
"Oh Hermione, this is excellent! We'll all be related! We can plan a double wedding and everything."
Soon Ginny and Hermione began to chat excitedly about the wedding planning, leaving Ron and Harry to talk to one another.
"Wow, I just realized that we would all be related" Ron began.
"You just realized that mate?" laughed Harry. "Wait, don't we have to tell your parents and Hermione's parents?"
Ron stopped still, clapping his hand against his forehead. "I forgot about that, Mum is going to kill us."
Harry turned to his future brother-in-law. "Why would she kill us over becoming engaged"
"I wasn't talking about that. I was talking about both being pregnant out of wedlock"
"Oh- Ron what do you think you're doing?" asked Harry, as Ron practically dragged him by his robes.
"We need to talk to the girls and fast" was all Ron said.
They fineally caught up to the girls who were sitting at the Great hall where dinner was about to be served.
"Um Gin, your brother just informed me about something. What are we going to tell our families, not that mine would even care".
Ginny and Hermione both looked up, horrified, before running off.
"Wait, where are you two going now" yelled Ron.
"To the owlry, to send them a message" Hermione shouted back.
Harry and Ron looked at each other before running behind the girls "Wait for us" Harry yelled behind them, causing the girls to slow down, so that the four could proceed to go to the owlery together.
Upon arriving, the four stood there, deciding what to say. After they decided, they sent Hedwig and Pig out with the notes, before deciding to walk back to the Gryffindor common room.
" I wonder how Mum is going to react to the news" commented Ron with a shudder.
"Yeah, I bet we'll be recieving a howler in the morning" added Ginny glumly.
"I know my parents are really going to be disappointed in my actions. I hate disappointing them" said Hermione who was deep in her thoughts.
"Hey, I would rather have my parents disappointed in me then to recieve a howler" stated Ginny.
"Yeah Harry, you are lucky you don't have to worry about parents, other than mine" said Ron.
"Boy, I am totally lucky, considering my parents are dead" Harry replied, voice dripping with sarchasm as his brilliant green eyes blazed, showing signs of both hurt and anger.
Ron blushed, knowing that he shouldn't have said that. "Mate, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to-"
"Just forget about it, I know you didn't mean it" Harry replied with a sigh. "But really, you all should consider yourselves lucky. Having people worry about you, I never had that. And I wish I had".
Ginny reached for her lover's hand. "Harry, you have us. Mum and Dad have always considered you a son".
"Yeah, I know. And I'm glad for that. I sometimes wish that I would have gotten to know my parents more though".
"Understandable" said Hermione.
Ron then glanced at his watch. "wow look at the time, well people, I'm going to bed. Care to join me m'lady?"
Hermione giggled as Ron went into a deep bow, holding out his hand towards her. She went into a curtsy and placed her hand into his.
"Why of course good sir".
Harry then snaked his arm around Ginny. "Want to call it a night too?"
Ginny grinned mischeviously as she nodded, "Let's go"
"Hey mate, that's my sister-" Ron began.
"Oh honestly Ron, she's already pregnant and they are engaged, let it go, and let us go" Hermione stated looking at her fiance sternly.
"Ok ok, you win, let's go" with this Ron and Hermione departed from the group, going towards the head dormatories hand in hand.
"Finally some time alone, let's go to my dormatory" Harry said, turning to Ginny, and winking at her.
"Good idea, considering we didn't get a chance to properly celebrate our engagement" Ginny added, playfully swiping towards Harry's crotch area.
Harry raised an eyebrow "Merlin, someone's feeling a bit frisky tonight, let's go right now!"
With this, he scooped up his now giggling bride-to-be in his arms, and walked in towards his dormatory. Let's just say that they celebrated their engagement in a very special and pleasurable way.
The next morning, Harry woke up to hear Ginny throwing up in the bathroom. He sighed, and got up, walking towards the restroom.
"Ginny, you alright in there"
"Oh I'm just peachy, I have a bloody migraine and I'm nauseous." commented Ginny, as she came out of the bathroom stall looking quite pale. She then walked towards the common room, and sank into the couch with a groan.
Harry sat next to her, massaging her neck. "Is there anything you need, like a sickness potion?"
Ginny nodded, "I have some in my bag over there by the bed"
"Ok here you go"
"Thanks"
After about half an hour, Ginny felt better enough to go to her own dormatory to freshen up before returning to the common toom where Harry sat waiting (he had already changed and all). When she got there, Harry motioned at her to sit next to him in the couch. She did, snuggling up against his chest.
"That was some night, wasn't it?" she murmured.
"Yes it was" Harry agreed.
Before Harry could say anything more, Hermione and Ron both charged in breathless as they had just sprinted from the Great Hall.
"Ginny gasp Mum gasp sent gasp a gasp howler"
"What?" Ginny exclaimed getting up.
Hermione nodded, dropping one howler on Ginny's lap as a shakey Ron clutched his, which was already starting to smoke at the corners.
"Mate, you might as well open that" Harry said, snapping Ron back into reality.
"Er, right" with that, Ron tore open the seal, and Molly Weasley's voice echoed throughout the room, causing all the Gryffindors inside to crowd around to see what all the commotion was about.
"RONALD WEASLEY! WHAT ON EARTH WERE YOU THINKING, GETTING HERMIONE PREGNANT? Hermione, I'm not angry at you, just a bit shocked, AND GINNY! I RAISED YOU TO NOT PUT YOURSELF INTO THAT POSITION. I CAN UNDERSTAND HERMIONE AND RON HAVING SEX, BEING THAT THEY ARE OF AGE, BUT YOU? YOU HAVE TO SERIOUSLY THINK HOW YOUR ACTIONS WILL AFFECT YOUR FUTURE, AND YOU HAVE TO START MAKING WISER DECISIONS. I am pleased to hear that you all are getting married. I have gotten into contact with Hermione's parents, and we are all going to be arriving at Hogwarts tonight to meet with you all and Minerva to see what is to happen now. DON'T THINK I'M QUITE FINISHED SCOLDING YOU TWO, JUST WAIT TILL TONIGHT!"
With this, the howler burst into flames, and a ringing silence filled the room. Ron stared gaping, obvously stunned before he snapped back into reality.
"What are you all doing staring? This is none of your business, be off with you!"
With this, the audience in the room scurried off their own ways, leaving the four to talk amongst themselves.
Ron gulped, turning to Ginny. "What do you think mum will do?"
"Well, I know that she can't really do much harm to me, since I'm in such a delicate condition"
"Oh so now she goes easy on you because you are simply carrying a child in your womb, that's so bloody fantastic!"
Ginny's mouth dropped open, as she glared at her brother, her hands on her hips.
"Being pregnant is easy is it? Let's see either of you two have it a go before you start assuming what you don't know"
Harry shook his head.
"I'm sorry mate, I'm with Ginny on that one. Seriously, you shouldn't have said that"
"Ronald, there's nothing simple about being pregnant" hissed Hermione, obviously equally annoyed at that comment as Ginny.
Before further discussion could go on, Hedwig swooped into the room, dropping off a letter on Hermione's lap, and perching on Harry's arm. Harry stroked her head for a bit, before sending her off back to the owlery.
"It's the response from Mum and Dad" breathed Hermione, now looking a bit nervous.
"Come on, it can't be any worse than that howler" said Ron, the noise of his mother's shouts still imprinted on his mind.
Hermione signed, before opening the letter, as she read, her voice clearly shaking.
"Hermione, we first must say that these actions were quite irresponsible. We raised you better than that. We are very disappointed in you, yet we must understand the facts that lie before us. It is wonderful that this boy has agreed to marry you, but keep in mind that just because you are pregnant doesn't mean that you have to marry. This should only happen if it's something both of you are truely wanting. Ronald's mother has come into contact with us, and we will be arriving at your school tonight. We still have more to discuss.
Love, Mum and Dad".
"Well, that didn't go so bad did it?" said Ron, looking at Hermione, whose eyes were now sparkling with tears.
"Not so bad? Didn't you hear that? My parents are disappointed in me. Never have they been disappointed in me, and they are now. That's not bad? I am too ashamed to face them".
"Don't worry Hermione, we'll all be there beside you" said Harry, embracing his future sister-in-law.
"Harry is right, we need to lean on one another for support" added Ginny.
Ron looked at his watch "Oy look, it's almost lunch time, come on we need to eat our final meals before facing the parents".
"Good idea" Ginny agreed, following Ron towards the stairs. Harry and Hermione looked at each other, shrugged, and then hurried after the other two.
Later that day, the four were sitting in the Gryffindor Common Room, spread out in front of the fireplace. Ron and Harry were really getting into a chess game, Hermione was reading, and Ginny was nervously toying with her locket, deep in thought about the fact that she would have to face her parents at any given moment. Suddenly, Neville came into the common rooms, breathless. Ginny looked up at Neville, and then nudged Hermione, who in turn managed to get the attention of Ron and Harry.
"What is is Neville?" asked Hermione.
"I've been sent to tell you four to go to McGonnagall's office, that you have been expecting some sort of meeting today".
The four stood up very quickly, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione exchanging nervous glances.
"Well I have to go now, promised Luna I would meet her in the library. Good luck" With that, Neville hurried out of the room.
"Don't worry you three, I'll be there right beside you" said Harry reassuringly.
"Come on Hermione, let's get this over with" said Ron glumly.
Hermione sighed "Guess I would have to face them sooner or later, lets go".
Harry then slipped his hand in Ginny's. "You okay?" he whispered in her ear.
Ginny nodded "I'm just a bit nervous about facing them"
"Don't worry love, I'll be right there beside you" responded Harry, kissing Ginny gently.
They soon parted to follow Hermione and Ron towards McGonnagal's office.
When they got there, they found Professor McGonnagal sitting behind her desk, and seated before her were Mr and Mrs Weasley. Mrs Weasley glared at the four, as Mr Weasley placed a hand on her shoulder reassuringly, a stern expression on his usually cheerful face. Arthur and Molly Weasley then turned their serious glances towards McGonnagal, who cleared her throat, signalling the four young adults to take their seats. After they were seated, she began to speak.
"I would like to thank you all for coming tonight. It seems as we all have a bit of a situation on our hands, being that four of our students are soon-to-be parents, and soon to be married. We must all discuss what is to happen- ah yes, you two must me Miss Granger's parents"
Soon all heads turned towards the doorway where a sandy-haired man and a bushy haired woman stood, looking a bit frazzled, before their eyes narrowing as they saw Hermione seated, her hand clasped with Ron's. The man then spoke up.
"I apologize for the tardiness, we got a bit lost trying to find the office."
"That is alright, I understand that you are not accustomed to this place. I am Minerva McGonnagal, Headmistress of Hogwarts".
She extended her hand towards the man who grasped it, shaking hands with her.
"Pleased to meet you. I am Jack Granger, and this is my wife Diane" he said motioning towards his wife who shook hands with McGonnagal as well.
"Pleased to meet you both."
Mrs Weasley then stepped towards Mrs Granger and shook hands with her.
"Hello, I'm Molly Weasley, you and I have corresponded upon recieving this news?"
"Yes, thank you for arranging this meeting" said Hermione's mother before taking her seat beside her husband.
After Hermione's parents seemed settled in their seats, McGonnagal began to speak again.
"Now that everyone is here, we can begin to discuss the current situation. Who would like to begin the discussion?"
Hermione's mother spoke up, looking straight at her daughter. "First off, I would like to say that there really is no rush for Hermione and Ronald to get married just because Hermione got pregnant. My husband and I are more than willing to assist with taking care of the child so that both can get their careers started".
"You know, that seems like a good idea, Ginny you and Harry might want to consider a similar approach" Mrs. Weasley commented.
Ginny looked up, glaring daggers at her mother before Harry motioned her to calm down, she relented, clasping her love's hand in hers, speaking up towards her mother.
"Mum, Harry and I will be fine. We are both going to pursue our education and careers, and we will raise the child in a proper household. I will not bring a child into this world out of wedlock. And Harry and I love each other. The love is pure as anything."
"Mr and Mrs Weasley, I will support Ginny and this child in every way, that I can gurantee that" said Harry, blazing green eyes staring straight at Ginny's parents.
Hermione then spoke up. "Mum. I love Ron, he loves me. We intend to marry. We would be happy to accept any help in watching the child while we are at school or at work. We can make this work if we act as a team".
"Mum, Mrs. Granger, I would do anything for Hermione, she and this child are my life now" added Ron, placing a hand on Hermione's shoulder.
"Ron, is this what you really want?" asked Mr Weasley, eyeing his youngest son.
"Yes".
Mr. Weasley then turned to his wife. "Well Molly, I guess their minds are set. Don't you remember us at that stage?"
Mrs. Weasley looked at her husband with a long stare before turning to the Granger's, defeated. "We are willing to support them in any way possible, no matter what".
Diane Granger then spoke up. "Jack, she is our only child, and now she's a grown woman who is about to embark on her own journey towards parenthood. We should support her in her decisions".
Jack nodded, standing up and walking towards Ron with his right hand extended. "I expect you to treat my little girl the best you can, do you understand me?"
Ron then shook hands with his future father-in-law "Yes sir".
Minerva McGonnagall then spoke up "Well, I see that now there are a couple of weddings to plan, and we need to discuss the future medical treatment for these two future mothers".
Ginny and Hermione hugged each other excitedly.
"Yay, we can be brides together, maybe have a double wedding" Ginny squealed.
"Oh that's a great idea!" Hermione exclaimed.
Both girls then turned towards their mothers and all began to chat excitedly.
Harry then rolled his eyes. "Guess they're a slight bit excited about the wedding."
Arthur Weasley then put a hand on each groom-to-be's shoulder. "Have fun being dragged around for wedding planning".
"What's that supposed to mean" gasped out Ron.
"Oh you'll see" said Jack Granger with a bit of a mischevious grin.
Ron gulped, he and Harry both exchanging wide-eyed fearful looks. These next couple of months were going to be looong and tortureous.
A/N: ha ha ha, hey people. I apologize for taking so long to update. Getting back to school and adjusting to this new campus and living away from home has taken its toll on my free time. I'll try to update no later than once a month (but I'll shoot for twice maybe 3 times a month if I'm lucky). Again, tell me if you like this chapter. Next one will consist of wedding planning, and Ginny and Hermione beginning to show (and the chapter after that is going to be the double wedding). Anyways I'm free to any tips, advice, etc. Peace out!