Title: Mates, Dates, and Pregnant Women

Rating: PG 13 (Teen)

Author: Dahlia Reynolds

Book: Harry Potter

Pairings: Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione

Time: One year after graduating from Hogwarts

Summary: Harry has graduated from Hogwarts and is now living in the U.S. as a representative for the United Kingdom's Wizarding Society Auror System. Ron and Hermione desperately want him to return, so they devise a plan; they will tell Harry that Ginny is pregnant, attempting to make him jealous over his girlfriend. The problem? Gin and Harry were never together, and Gin is still a virgin. So the two decide to play a trick of their own…..MWAHAHAHA!

Harry and Ginny's eyes glittered maliciously as they approached the small picket gate that led to the petite cottage of Ron and Hermione Weasely. Normally, they would comment on the beauty of the colorful flowers blooming along the walkway, or how homely the place looked, but at this moment, they were too busy with the single thought now filling both of their minds; their plot to get back at the married couple.

Harry tapped lightly on the rough wooden door entering into the house, and, after waiting several moments, the face of Hermione peeked out through one of the panes of glass. They watched, somewhat amused, as her expression turned from mild curiosity to one of childhood glee, and the door was quickly sprung open. As they stepped inside the entryway, they were immediately assaulted by a frantic Hermione thrusting herself in their arms, all the while squealing, "Harry! Ginny! Oh, it's so good to see you! I've been so bored around here without you! Work is interesting enough, but married life is not all its cracked up to be! All Ron wants to do is sit around and talk about Quidditch or have-"

She was cut off by Harry's hand being placed over her mouth. "Hermione, while I love you dearly, I really do not wish to know all of what you and Ron do in your spare time, thank you." With that, he removed his hand.

She turned a bright shade of red and cleared her throat. "Right," before turning away from him, and calling, her voice no longer joyful and instead rather sharp, "Ronald Bilius Weasley! Get down here! We have company!" They heard a rather painful sounding thump from somewhere above their heads, and Hermione gave a satisfied nod of the head before turning back to face them.

"Right then. I think we'll have a bit of tea while we chat. Let me just whip something up quickly. Really though," she said, her tone suddenly turning reproving, "If you would have owled and told us you were coming, I would have something prepared." With a sigh, she continued, "Well, no matter now. We'll just have to make do with what we have here."

She gestured to the table placed snugly in a niche of the room, and moments later Ron appeared. "Herm? You said we had guests?"

Ginny rolled her eyes, but Harry just grinned. "Hey, 'Ronald Bilius Weasley'", he greeted teasingly. Ron flinched, but smiled widely at his best friend. "Hi, guys. What are you two doing here?"

Harry glanced at Hermione, who was now waving her wand to collect all the needed supplies for their tea. She just waved him away. "Oh, go ahead, start already. I'm a professional spell caster; I can do this stuff in my sleep. You talking won't distract me!"

He just shook his head, inwardly smirking. They were about to be in for the surprise of their life.

"Well, you see, after I received your howler-a little loud, by the way, Ron, I think you need to take a few deep breaths-I decided it would be wise to have this discussion face to face."

The color in Ron's face disappeared as he glanced nervously at his wife, who ignored him altogether. "Ah, well, about that…"

Suddenly, Ginny burst out in a wave of tears. "I don't know how you found out! I-we-wanted to be the ones to tell you! We were so careful not to let anything slip, we wanted you to find out from us, but, well….I guess you guys already know."

Ron stood up, toppling his chair as he did so. "KNOW WHAT! I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING! NOTHING, I TELL YOU, NOTHING!"

Hermione looked slightly puzzled for a moment, but continued her spell work, bringing the cakes from the oven and to the table.

Harry smiled benignly at his friend. "Oh, Ron, you don't have to pretend anymore. We figured it out; we already know that you know!"

"YOU KNOW I KNOW WHAT? I TOLD YOU, I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW I KNOW!" Ron was now going a shade of red previously known to only the best of tomatoes.

Harry raised a brow. "Okay, Ron. Do you want me to spell it out for you? Gin and I are pregnant."
Hermione cursed, and the teapot held askew on the tip of her wand suddenly slammed towards Harry, who ducked just in time. The room was silent as it crashed into the wall just before his head, but the 'couple' knew that it was just the calm before he storm. And what a big storm it would be.

Thank you everyone who reviewed, and sorry for the slow update! Sorry for the delay, btw!
Dahlia Reynolds
(Magical Maniac Girl and Dreamerdoll)

gaul1: Thanx!

Allison Carroll: LOL...

Ellie: LOL. Thank you...we could both just imagine American wizards being considered 'rebels' like that, so...LOL. And thank you for telling us! We'll be sure to go back and change it...

Does it really matter: Thanks for the review...We'll try and make the chappies longer...We're glad you liked!

2INsanitiesin1: We will, and Thnx!

Nightwing509: LOL. Thanks, we will!

Phoenixtear19: LOL. You are very entertaining, and a great reviewer...Glad you liked the story, and we'll try to update sooner!

Oatmeal cookies (or whatever type you desire) for reviewers!
Dahlia Reynolds