A/N: Hey guys sorry i haven't update in a while. Been real busy with studying. Exams are next week from wednesday- friday. Yikes. I have four thats right four Japanese exams! I was also busy this weekend since it was my birthday on Saturday (29th Ocotber). I had a party and that so yeah. I'm now 15, how exciting. Anyway sorry i'm a bit late with this. I wanna say hey stuf ur story rocks and to Rinny08 i love ur story. I recommened ppl read their storys. Sarah, ur awesome, u make me laugh. Now i am not going to reveal anything becuase that would ruin the story. I'm going to shutup now and let you all read... :)

x Mel

CHAPTER 6

(I'm doing it again but sorry I have to)

The next two weeks were pretty awkward since Hermione was having a hard time knowing how to act around Fred. Of course Fred was oblivious to this fact and was acting like his usual self. Almost everyday Hermione (while Fred wasn't around) subconsciously checked her self in the mirror. Being pregnant was such an odd thing for her and the only people who knew were herself, Fred, Janelle and her parents. Hermione was so worried she'd end up a fat lump of a thing that no one would want. Was she even ready for children? Hermione didn't know. But she had to admit it was thrilling. Whenever she saw baby clothes she got this happy tingle or saw mothers with their children. Okay maybe she wasn't ready for kids, or maybe she was having one with the wrong man but it was exciting and it wasn't hard to get caught up in the moment.

At the present moment in time Hermione was hurrying down the busy streets of Diagon Alley. Christmas was in four days time and Hermione had to admit she hadn't finished doing the Christmas shopping but that was not on her mind at the present time. Fred and Hermione had decided Hermione would buy the presents and he would just sign his name on the card. Instead she walked right into a certain brightly coloured Joke Shop. When she entered not many children were around and only Fred was at the counter, George was nowhere to be seen. Fred looked up and broke into a smile, his eyes lighting up like they always did when Hermione entered the room (not that Hermione ever noticed) and he came around the counter. Hermione was bubbling with excitement as she just launched herself at him giving him a gigantic hug. Welcoming the surprising but not unwanted gesture he hugged her back. Fred pulled back from her to study her face. Hermione was positively beaming and her eyes were shining with excitement. Than she kissed him. It wasn't just a small kiss either, Hermione wrapped her arms around Fred's neck kissing him passionately, and then suddenly she pulled away. Blushing to her hair roots Hermione looked at her feet. Fred's mind just didn't seem to want to work,

"Err, what-what just happened?"

"I'm sorry, I just got over excited and wasn't thinking," murmured Hermione.

"Hey I wasn't complaining. So tell me what's got you so excited, I've never seen you like this before"

"I just came from an ultrasound," said Hermione happily.

"And…..?"

"And you'll have to forgive me but I couldn't help myself. I know we said we wouldn't find out but the doctor asked if I wanted to know the sex of the baby and I said yes"

Fred was stunned for a moment; their child wasn't an it anymore. Hermione actually knew whether it was a boy or a girl. A boy he could teach to play quidditch, be a true Gryffindor, a prankster and be a lady's man or a girl he could spoil, be daddy's little princess, still teach to play quidditch, be a prankster and play the tough dad who analyses each boyfriend carefully. He, Fred was going to be a father, was he too immature? Nah. He had a feeling he would be a pretty good dad if he tried. Hermione was now looking at him expectantly and nervously.

"Well?"

"Well what?"

"Boy or a girl"

"You want to know"

"Of course I do"

"But you said-"

"I changed my mind"

"It's a girl"

Fred grinned and hugged her.

"That's Great! A daughter I'm going to have a daughter"

"I know. I'm so glad. Ever since I was young I wanted my first child to be a girl"

"So everything's okay than"

"Everything is just great!"

"Due date?"

"3rd July"

"God that's ages away"

"You're telling me"

Fred hugged her again whispering in her ear "I'll make sure she's daddy's little princess"

"They grow up eventually"

"Don't tell me that"

"What's all the bloody commotion out here?" asked George coming up from the basement.

"Nothing much" replied Fred happily.

"Why are you two grinning like that?" asked George suspiciously

"Can we tell him please" Fred gave her the puppy dog's eyes

"Hey you're the one that said and I quote, Ohhh we shouldn't tell them just yet, it's not the time"

"Hey I don't speak like that"

"Hey old married couple, yeah I'm talking to you, are you going to tell me what's up or not" George snapped his fingers in their faces.

"I'm pregnant"

Stunned silence followed as it took some time to sink it.

"You're having a kid?"

"Yes"

"Well that's just great!" cried George hugging Hermione and than slapping Fred on the back.

"Fred you old dog. Way to go. So who else knows?"

"My boss and my parents"

"I'm the first Weasley family member to find out?"

"Yep"

"Cool. Wait till I tell Katie. I can tell her can't I?"

"Yes you can… just make sure no one else finds out. We we're planning to tell them at Christmas"

"Sure. Congratulations again. Good-bye my dear sister I will see you on Saturday. I have experimenting to do" George hugged her again and than disappeared into the back room.

"Well that went well," said Fred cheerfully. Hermione nodded.

"Yes it did. Only 9 more Weasleys plus the Spouses to go."

"Think positive"

"I am. Now I must go. I have to do some last minute Christmas shopping. I'll see you tonight at dinner" Hermione kissed Fred's cheek and than left the store leaving only her sweet fragrance lingering in the air.

Hermione sighed tiredly as she walked down the busy streets looking for a presents. She already had in her hand a shopping bag with her present for Harry. Quidditch Supply Store emblazed on the plastic bag. Hermione veered of into the Jewellery store and picked up a few presents for the females of the family. For Mrs Weasley Hermione found a cookbook she knew Molly had been wanting, a new apron and a White Dinner set with silver designs on them. She had gotten Arthur's present ages ago while she was in Muggle London. Also while she was in London she passed a hippie store and had bought some fantastic items for Luna, she couldn't resist buying the gifts for the crazy girl. Somehow she felt she would see Luna very soon. Hermione spent another hour picking up last minute presents. As she passed Flourish and Blotts something inside caught her eye. She stopped to look in the front window and broke into a big smile, she'd found the perfect gift. Hermione hurried into the store and soon came out with a shopping bag with her purchase.

Hermione had finally got all her presents and now decided to walk home. As she left Diagon Alley It began to snow lightly. 'A great ending to a wonderful day' thought Hermione as she walked home in the snow. Hermione had a sudden craving for Chinese so she stopped of at the Chinese shop on the corner, which was a block away from her house and got Chinese for dinner. When she arrived home it was silent which meant Fred was still at the shop. Hermione put the Dinner in the microwave and went upstairs to deposit her bags of goodies and than kicked off her shoes, her feet aching she flopped on the bed exhausted. The next thing she knew she was being shaken lightly. "What's da matter?" she mumbled sitting up looking around blearily. "Fred?"

"Hey, you fell asleep there love"

Hermione looked at the clock and saw it was seven pm.

"I fell asleep! Why didn't you wake me earlier? I've been asleep for an hour!" she cried.

"I didn't want to wake you. You looked so peaceful and you looked tired this afternoon" Hermione sighed getting up.

"You're right, I was tired. Thank you" Hermione kissed his cheek on the way out of the bedroom. He stood there for a moment before following her downstairs where she went straight to the kitchen.

"You don't have to make dinner you know," said Fred coming in.

"I'm not going to," replied Hermione turning on the microwave.

"What's in the microwave?"

"Chinese"

"Latest craving"

"U-huh"

Soon enough the microwave beeped letting them know it was done. Hermione and Fred settled down in front of the couch ready to watch the rest of Home and Away. When Home and Away was over they both cleaned any plates and cutlery they used and put any rubbish in the bin. Than they sat back down to watch television together. Near the end of Rove Live Hermione fell asleep so Fred being ever the gentlemen carried her upstairs to bed. As he looked down at her peaceful sleeping form snuggled in the covers he thought she looked like an angel. A beautiful angel. He kissed her forehead and than left the room going down to the basement to do some experimenting.

Hermione sighed contently in her half sleep snuggling up the warmth behind her. This certain warmth obliged hugging her closer. They moved their hand to her stomach to rub her small bump and then clasp their hands together over it protectively. Fred shifted behind her resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Good Morning" he murmured

"Morning"

"Merry Christmas" Fred kissed her shoulder lightly.

"Merry Christmas to you too."

"How long do you think we can get away with sleeping in,"

Hermione looked at the clock seeing 8:30 glow back at her.

"At least another hour I think. It depends on exactly what time Molly wants us"

"She said just before lunch time"

"It won't matter if we're a little late"

"No it won't" smiled Fred hugging her tightly.

An hour later they were still in the same position both sort of dozing in a half dreamland.

Hermione groaned looking at the clock.

"We should really get up"

"Mmm"

"The children will want there presents. You know kids get so excited, heck their excited as soon they hear the word presents."

Fred chuckled lightly.

"All right"

"Uh Fred when you say that your supposed to let me go"

Fred reluctantly unlaced his fingers and Hermione moved away from him and got out of bed stretching. Fred remained lying down. Hermione headed for the bathroom closing the door behind. When she came out wrapped tightly in a towel and her hair in a messy bun he was still in bed.

"Frederick" she warned pulling some underwear out of the dresser.

"A few more minutes"

"Now Fred" Hermione came over and yanked back the covers.

"Okay Okay. I'm up, I'm up!" Fred got out of bed wandering off to the bathroom.

"Honestly just like a child"

"What was that?"

"I didn't say a word"

Half an Hour later Hermione had Fred showered, dressed and eating a light breakfast. Fred was dressed in a nice pair of black slacks and a green polo shirt. Hermione went for a hippie sort of look. She wore a flared Beige Skirt with Dark brown designs through it that went to her knees. A chocolate brown singlet with a row of beads around the neck. Over that she had a white woven belt, big green beads, green dangly earrings and ballet flat black shoes. Her hair was tied back in a green and gold scarf

"You certainly look Christmassy" commented Fred dryly.

"I'm wearing green that's enough Christmas clothing for me thank you," snapped Hermione. She really wasn't a morning person and ever since Fred had made her go cold turkey on the cigarettes during their first months of marriage she could be very cranky of a morning when she wanted to be. Fred chose to remain silent but bit back a grin, he loved riling her up. Hermione did a quick clean up, fetched the presents from upstairs and came back down with two big bags of presents.

"I'm ready to go"

"Good so am I. You do know you could just shrink them"

"Yes but than that means I'll have to un-shrink them…."

"Okay than. So it that everything?"

"Actually no. I didn't want to make a big deal or anything…" Hermione put her bags down and rummaged around in one and pulled 2 presents wrapped in blue and green paper with gold ribbon. "I wanted to give these to you now"

Hermione handed Fred the gifts and the first one he unwrapped contained two DVD's. One was, England: Soccer Championships 2005 and the other was FIFA World Cup, 2005.

"Brilliant" exclaimed Fred examining the DVD's closely. "I saw these in the Muggle store and really wanted to get them!"

"That's why I bought them. Now hurry up and open you're other one"

Fred began to open the second gift. The paper fell off to reveal three books shrunk to half their size. Each one was bound in leather with gold writing. 'The complete pranksters guide volumes I, II & III'. Fred gazed at the books in wonder.

"How did you know?"

Hermione smiled,

"Oh I dunno, except that you had the books circled in bold red in the European Book Catalogue"

"Yes but it isn't due to be released in stores until beginning of next year". Hermione shrugged.

"I pulled some strings"

"These are the best gifts I have ever gotten! Thank you so much!" cried Fred hugging Hermione tightly and giving her a quick kiss.

Hermione reddened slightly. "I'm glad you like it"

"Like it, I bloody love it".

Hermione gave him a big smile.

"Since you gave me my presents I want you to have yours"

Fred un-shrunk and pulled three gifts out of his pockets (Hermione had all the other pressies) and handed them to her. They were beautifully done in purple and blue wrapping with green and sliver ribbons. Two were small and the other was a medium size. Hermione opened the medium sized object first which, turned out to be a book, '100 + baby names'.

"How practical of you"

"But of course". Hermione rolled her eyes smiling. She opened the next present to reveal a slim blue velvet box. Hermione glanced back up to see Fred watching her nervously. Hermione slowly opened the box and gasped.

"Oh Fred" she whispered looking at what lay inside the box. It was a beautiful white and pink pearl necklace. "It's beautiful but I don't think I can accept it"

"You can and you will. I want you to have them."

"I don't know how I could possibly make it up to you, these must have cost you a fortune"

"You don't have to. Just wearing them will do it"

"Thank you"

"Your Welcome"

Hermione slowly unwrapped the last present and inside was a small square black box. Hermione looked at Fred.

"What is it?"

"Open it and find out".

Hermione opened the box to find a pair of matching earrings.

"What do you think?"

"I think there lovely. They're so beautiful. Thank you Fred. I love them" Hermione hugged and kissed Fred, she pulled away smiling slightly. Hermione gently closed the boxes and slipped them into her gift bags.

"Well! We should be off" Said Hermione cheerfully smoothing down her skirt before she moved onto Fred. "Oh look your shirt is crinkled". Fred rolled his eyes, Hermione had her ways.

"Are we ready to go now"

Hermione eyed him than nodded, "Yes now we can"

They apparated over to the Burrow appearing in the hallway. After the war when Arthur was promoted they did up the burrow. It still was homely but was more spacious and not so run down any more. When they had appeared Hermione was overwhelmed with noise. Kids screaming happily, Parents shouting reprimand. It was mayhem.

"I'll go find Molly and see if she wants help with anything"

"Will you be okay?"

"Yes Fred, I'm not dying"

"Just looking out for you"

"I know. I'll come join everyone in the lounge room soon. Here take my bags BUT don't let anyone take their presents yet" ordered Hermione than she kissed his cheek and wandered off towards the kitchen. In the kitchen she found Molly, Katie, Penelope and Melody (Charlie's Wife).

"We're here," announced Hermione when she came in. Everyone looked up and smiled at her.

"Merry Christmas" cried Katie getting up and hugging her very tightly. "Congratulations hun" she whispered in her ear.

"Thanks Katie"

"What are you to whispering about?" asked Penelope

"Nothing" the replied.

"Hermione dear, Merry Christmas." Said Molly lovingly. Hermione came over to stand with Molly at the counter giving her a hug.

"Merry Christmas. Would you like help with anything?"

"I'm just making some tea for everyone, than we can all go open presents. The children already opened their presents from ahem Santa."

Hermione smiled, her thought wandering for a second to what her daughter's first Christmas would be like

"Dear are you all right?" asked Molly looking at her critically.

"Huh? Oh yes of course. Couldn't be better"

Molly continued to look at her suspiciously and than began to smile broadly.

"What?" asked Hermione.

"Oh my darling! You're pregnant!" she cried throwing her arms around Hermione sobbing happily.

"What? How could you tell?" asked Hermione. Molly dabbed her eyes with her apron.

"A mother can always tell. Oh how exciting. Another Grandchild. I'm the happiest woman in England"

Penelope and Melody were looking at her excitedly.

"Are you really?" asked Melody

"Yes I am pregnant"

"Does Fred know?" asked Penelope

"Yes of course he does"

"How far along are you dear?" asked Molly still holding Hermione's arm in a motherly way.

"Umm almost three months"

"Congratulations Hermione" said Melody hugging her tightly and than Penelope gave her congratulations.

"When were we going to find out?" asked Melody.

"We were going to tell everyone today actually" said Hermione.

"I'm absolutely speechless. What a wonderful Christmas" blubbered Molly as she finished making the tea. When she finished she levitated the two large trays. Each tray had a self-refilling pot of tea, an assortment of mugs, sugar bowls, milk and spoons.

"Well lets all make our way to the lounge room for presents than," blubbered Molly walking out with the trays. The girls followed behind her.

"Does she always act like that when she find outs she's going to be a grandmother…again?" whispered Hermione to Katie. Katie giggled nodding vigorously,

"Yep. When I told her George and I were expecting for a week every time she saw me she would burst into tears." Hermione looked at her incredulously but Katie insisted it was true. Everyone stopped to stare at Molly when she came in levitating tea trays and blubbering quietly. She lowered the trays onto the table and sat in her chair dabbing her eyes with her apron again.

"Molly is everything all right?" asked Arthur

Molly smiled and laughed, "Everything is fine Arthur. Just so emotional having everyone here for Christmas". Everyone rolled his or her eyes and went back to chatting. Hermione noticed something odd. For one Harry was sitting nowhere near Ginny, he was completely ignoring her and chatting with Luna. 'What Luna?' Hermione than scanned the lounge room and found Ginny cooing over a small baby that had brown hair? What made Hermione do a double take was Seamus Finnegan sitting next to Ginny with one arm around her and the other holding one of the baby's hands. 'What is going on?' she supposed she would find out later. She made her way over to Fred who had snagged a two-seater sofa. He moved the bags of presents on the seat so she could sit down.

"God mum's gone nuts" he murmured wrapping an arm around her.

"She hasn't gone nuts, She's just figured out our news"

"She knows"

"Like I said she figured it out, your mum is like psychic." Fred chuckled.

Around them the present swapping began. Hermione and Fred quickly joined in and soon each person had a pile of presents for themselves each labelled neatly.

Hermione received an assortment of books, clothing, jewellery, home furnishings and from a certain couple in the know shrunken baby guidebooks and booties. Fred got many things big and small, clothing, joke products, games, quidditch gear and more. From Fred and Hermione Ron received (he was still family) a big quidditch book from the 2005 games and a Manchester united signed Soccer shirt. Ginny received baby clothing, Harry was given the winning World Cup German Team Shirt that was signed by the whole team and new quidditch gear. George got some new very rare potion ingredients for experiments and (Fred didn't know about this) Volume 1 of the Pranksters guide. Katie got some very nice Jewellery; Percy got 2 books and a very nice pen and glasses case and Penelope reached new dress robes and jewellery. Bill got some new earrings for his ear and Dragon Hide boots; Fluer was given Jewellery and a voucher to a very well known wizard beauty spa for a full day treatment including everything. She loved it. Charlie was given a new holster for his wand and dragon hide boots. Melody received a nice cloak that was fireproof and a very pretty green Dinner set + Wine glasses. Luna loved her new hippie clothing and Jewellery and had promptly put the jewellery on. All the children received a range of toys, books, quidditch supplies, games and clothing.

Arthur was ecstatic about his Muggle gifts and when Molly came to their presents which were at the bottom she though they were wonderful. "Oh how beautiful" she cried examining the dinner set. "You didn't have to! What you gave me was already enough!" Hermione smiled gently at Molly.

"You deserve everything you get. You're such a wonderful person and a wonderful mother. I couldn't have asked for a better mother in-law" That sent Molly sobbing.

"Hold on a sec!" shouted Bill. "I want to know what they gave you before mum".

Molly looked at him and than back to Hermione and Fred.

"Well I guess there's no better time to tell everyone. I'm pregnant" There was stunned silence and than an outburst of congratulations. Everyone was hugging them, when Hermione looked over Luna's shoulder she saw Ron disappear, than Ginny who literally dragged an un-wanting Seamus out of the room. Hermione sighed, 'Well can't have everything you want'. Molly soon left to go do last minute things for Christmas lunch and everyone was left to mill around. Hermione immediately made a beeline for Harry who was chatting with Luna on a couch. Hermione sat down across from them.

"Hey guys"

"Hermione be careful of the harkusuzs they can be harmful to expectant mothers" said Luna dreamily.

"Well…. thank you for that tip Luna. I didn't expect to see you here" added Hermione.

"I invited her, for company" said Harry.

"Wouldn't you have Ginny for company?"

Harry sighed, "Ginny and I are getting a divorce"

"W-What? Since when?"

"Since 4 months ago"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't want you to think it was your fault we broke up. It's not your fault, it's all Ginny's"

"Oh Harry I'm so sorry. What about the baby?"

Harry snorted, "What about her baby?"

"Her baby? Harry the child is yours too"

"No it's not."
"I don't think I follow"

"Hermione did you see it's hair"

"Yeah…it's brown, so what?"

"Hermione the child isn't mine. I'm not the father. Seamus is"

"WHAT!" shrieked Hermione.

"Hermione, she cheated on me."

"Oh Harry"

"Cheated on me," he repeated in a whisper, a lone tear glistening in his bright green eyes.

"I'm so sorry Harry." Hermione hugged Harry tightly.

"What did I do? Did I not love her enough?" Harry choked back a sob on Hermione's shoulder. Luna smiled gently at them both and got up leaving them to some privacy.

"Shhh darling. It's not your fault. Don't say that. It's nothing you did, you loved her so much Harry, don't do this to your self"

"I just- just don't understand. I was so excited that I was going to be a father but- but she told me a month after Jordan's birth it wasn't mine. She told me everything." Hermione closed her eyes painfully rubbing his back.

"Harry listen to me. She ain't worth tears darlin. You're going to find someone great one day whose going to love you with everything she's got and never do wrong to you"

"I'm glad someone thinks so. 2 years Hermione, 2 fucking Years. I thought I felt something was missing from the relationship this past year. Know I know what it was. Love. Love was missing, I was all one sided."

"Harry I'm so sorry, I'm sure at one stage she loved you"

"I'll never know. I wish I had what you had. I mean come on, look at you and Fred. You are made for each other. You look so in love. I hope one day I have a relationship that has as much love as you and Fred have. True love is what you have, true love."

Hermione smiled weakly though Harry couldn't see. She looked over to Fred who was chatting animatedly with the little kids. He looked up and caught her eye; he winked and gave her a dazzling smile.

"Yeah True Love" she said softly looking back down to the broken man in her arms.

Harry looked up at her and wiped his face with the back of his sleeve. He than kissed her cheek.

"I love you, you know that. I've always thought of you as the sister I never had"

"I love you too Harry"

"Thank you"

"That's what sisters are for" They hugged again, making their bond stronger than it ever was.

The rest of the day was much more cheerful and happy. Kids playing all day long. So much food and drinks. Lunch was a big event outside. There were plates and plates of meat, vegetables, bread, rolls, salads and drinks. There were even more deserts that followed. Hermione had a wonderful Christmas. By the end of the day Hermione was so full, exhausted and tired but happy. It was late at night and all the children were in bed. Hermione and Fred were on the sofa. Hermione had her legs tucked underneath her and her head was on Fred's Shoulder with his arm around her comfortingly. Hermione yawned widely trying to keep awake.

"Tired honey?" asked Fred, Hermione nodded stifling another yawn.

"Time to go home than". Fred shrunk all their gifts putting them into a shopping bag. Then they both made the rounds of saying good-bye. Hermione gave Harry and extra long hug before joining Fred, than they both apparated home. Hermione slowly changed into a nightgown and crawled into bed as Fred did.

"Have a good day?"

"Yep. Fred?"

"Yeah"

"Did you know about Harry and Ginny?" Fred didn't say anything. Hermione rolled over to face him. "Tell me the truth Fred"

"I did," admitted Fred.

"Why didn't you tell me?" asked Hermione.

"I didn't want you to feel guilty about what happened"

"I don't feel guilty, I feel angry at your sister and upset."

"I also didn't tell you because Harry told me not to, I'm sorry. I did want to tell you I swear but I promised," Fred gently stroked her face. "We kept it from you because we didn't want to hurt you. Ginny's been a close friend of yours and we didn't want you to be upset. Don't be mad".

Hermione sighed. "I'm not mad"

"Good. Go to sleep than honey. You're exhausted, you have to keep rested". Fred kissed her softly than drew her into his arms. Hermione sighed leaning against his chest where she fell into a deep sleep.

Everyone please review, i love hearing from you. Okay than. I also decided so you guys wouldn't be confused, some pairings going on in the story and whose children are whose.

Ron + No one: I haven't found a person who will love him yet.

Ginny + Seamus: Ginny is 22 years old, Seamus is 23 years old. 1 boy, Jordan Harold Finnigan (a baby)

Harry + Luna: I haven't decided on this one.

George + Katie: Both Katie and George are 26 years old. 2 boys, Kyle (4 years old), Sampson (2 years old)

Hermione + Fred: Hermione is 23 years old, George is 26 years old. Currently pregnant.

Percy + Penelope: Both Penelope and Percy are 28 years old. 2 boys, Michael (6 years old), Jay (4 years old). 1 girl, Lucinda ( 3 years old)

Bill + Fluer: Bill is 30 years old and Fluer is 27 years old. 1 boy, Luke (8 years old), 1 girl Kalia (6 years old).Twins, 1 boy, 1 girl. Henry, Dominique (3 years old)

Charlie + Melody: Charlie is 33 years old and Melody is 32 years old. 2 boys, Jake (11 years old), Marcus (10 Years old) 2 girls. Kelly (7 years old), Nicolette (6 years old)

Total of Children 13