Title: Life without Hogwarts
Chapter one: The beginning
Life without Hogwarts The light from the window's of Number 12, Grimmauld Place was dim and made the house look very old and ancient. Harry awoke to the hoot of Hedwig as she spread her wings for her morning stretch. He turned and put his feet down on the cold, hard ground and he began to shuffle around the room for an outfit to wear. Once he had finally begun to make his way down the stairs he heard a knock on his door. Before he could proceed down to answer he had to thrust the drapery back over Mrs. Black's portrait.
As he ran to the door he threw it open and to his surprise Hermione was standing at his door step. "Hermione, what are you doing here?" She gave him a look of comfort and replied gently, "I came to see you Harry, why else would I have come?" Harry put a smile on his face and gave her a warm, heart felt hug like he hadn't seen her in years. "I've missed you so much! Oh I'm sorry…Please come in. Would you like a cup of tea?" Hermione gave a nod yes to him as he dashed off into the kitchen. Harry did not know why all of the sudden seeing Hermione made him happy and feel like he was back in Hogwarts with all of his friends.
When Harry had entered the room again he noticed Hermione had taken off her jacket and was getting warm by the fire. His hands began to shake at the sight of her. He slowly began to walk towards her. When he reached the fire he sat down the cups of tea and began to drink. They sat for awhile in deep conversation and Harry did not notice Hermione creeping closer and closer to him. Harry for a while sat back and let her come closer and closer. And before Harry knew it their lips had locked and they were kissing. It seemed to Harry that they had been kissing for more than a minute. Hermione pulled away looking frightened like Harry and bitten her or something. She moved away and began apologizing. " I'm so sorry Harry, I didn't mean to its just that after Ron and I broke up I started… well, that's a lie I've actually always loved you but…" Harry saved Hermione's babbling by doing something he had always wished and he kissed her again.
It was then that Hermione and Harry relieved something that they chose to ignore for so long. They not only loved each other sense they met but they were in love with each other. They had both decided that they should be with each other forever. At that moment Harry got down on one knee and took her hand in his and asked "Hermione will you marry me?" With a tear running down Hermione's beautiful face she said yes.
Harry was very excited that he will get to spend the rest of his life with the one he loved for such a long time. But as soon as his excitement came, it left. He realized what this would do to his best friend. Ron would be crushed. He decided to send an owl to Ron explaining it all.
When Ron opened the letter his heart almost fell out of his chest. He dropped the letter that read:
Dear Ron,
I would like to tell you this in person but since we have no way contact other than Hedwig. I shall explain everything in this letter. Hermione came to my house today and we finally admitted that we both have a passion for each other that cannot be hidden any more! So, we decided to get…married… I'm so sorry Ron it was a spur of the moment type of thing but that real reason I am writing this is to ask you to be my best man. We are getting married next month and I would love for you to be there.
Sincerely,
Harry
Ron picked up his quill and began dabbing away at the piece of paper. He had been writing so carelessly that all of his I became holes in the parchment. He sent Hedwig almost instantly back to Harry without even giving Hedwig a treat. She flapped her wings to the beat of her own song.
Harry waved Hedwig to hurry from the kitchen window. He opened Ron's letter and almost dropped it in shock. He turned to Hermione and began screaming, "He's a hypocrite! He yelled at me about you and then goes and gets engaged to CHO!" Hermione's flabbergasted mouth made Harry realize what she was thinking.
The month flew past Hermione and Harry light a speeding bullet. Harry still hadn't found a best man until he got a letter from Ron,
Dear Harry,
I'm sorry for over reacting. I would like to take up your offer to be best man only if you will be mine.
Sincerely,
Ron
Harry jumped for joy when he read the letter and nearly made Hermione fall on the ground. He wrote his acceptance reply and fast as he could and sent Ron's owl back to Ron's house.
Ron's reply came back almost as fast as Harry had sent it. Ron had written about his excitement and telling him that he would be there and that's when it dawned on Harry that the wedding was in one week.
Once again the week flew past Harry like Hedwig sending a letter. Finally the day had come. Harry was the back room when he heard a knock on the door. Ron's head popped through the crack and he began to speak, "Harry, they asked me to come and get you. Are you ready?" Harry shook his head yes and headed toward the aisle. It was flooded with Red and White roses along every seat. Harry got to the altar and then heard the music that ushered out his wife to be. She had he hair up it a bun with glistening rhinestones throughout it. The same glistening rhinestones where scattered throughout the veil also accompanied by a beautiful, strapless, white gown with rhinestone roses all over it.
After they had said their vowels the minister said the words Harry had been dieing to hear, "You may kiss the bride." Harry and Hermione's lips locked and they became husband and wife.
They did not have a reception with everyone of their guests. Harry and Hermione only invited Ron and Cho to their house and they had a little party until Ron and Cho went home. Harry carried Hermione in the traditional way and they went to bed.
Ron's wedding was closing in, it had been only 9 and half months away. Hermione had been acting very strange and spending a lot of time with Cho. Finally Harry confronted Hermione about how he felt about her being gone a lot, "Hermione, is there something wrong?" Hermione got a worried look on her face, "um…Harry…I need to tell you something…" Harry thought of everything that could possibly go wrong in his head. What is she's cheating on me or what if she's going to die or what if its something good? Hermione finally turned and said, "Harry, I'm…I'm.." Harry blurted out one the choices that he wished was wrong, "Your Cheating on me aren't you? I mean I never thought you would but your always gone and… and…" Hermione screamed and yelled, "Harry, I'm Pregnant! I wanted to tell you earlier but I just couldn't do it…I thought you might be mad and…" Harry grabbed Hermione and hugged her, "Hermione why would I be mad…This is FANTASIC! I mean its just…wonderful…" Harry stopped and kissed Hermione. Harry sent Ron a letter with all the details and told him that he would like Ron to come over with Cho and they could talk about it.
Before Harry could count to ten months had flown by. Hermione's stomach getting bigger and bigger. And before Harry knew it Hermione was 8 months pregnant and Ron's wedding was 2 weeks away.
It was cornering in on Harry. He hadn't begun writing the best man's speech because Hermione kept needing him to put things together because she wanted to everything the muggle way and not use any magic. "But Hermione, if you use magic there's a more likely chance that the crib won't break then if I put it together by hand.." Harry argued. Hermione just gave him her look that meant for him just to work and he continued putting the crib together. He put together everything that came not assembled. By the time he'd finished everything, Ron's wedding was the next day.
Harry began speed writing his speech and miss spelled some many words that it was barely understandable. When he had finished writing it, he asked Hermione to read over it. He saw her furiously crossing things out and respelling things. Finally she handed him back his rewritten speech, "Thanks Hermione, I see you rewrote it for me…" Hermione chuckled and began to talk, "well yes…no offense but it wasn't your greatest. Anyway we should probably be getting to bed, We have to get up early tomorrow for the wedding." At this Harry shook his head and they both laid down for bed.
The next morning Harry awoke to a startled Hermione and then she began screaming at Harry, "You Forgot to Set a Charm to Wake us Up! How could you forget! We have to be at Ron's in 5 minutes! HARRY GET UP!" Harry shot up and the sound of his name, quickly got dressed and headed for Ron's. Harry looked at Hermione and almost fell in love again. Her hair was done all up with curls coming down in her face. She wore a beautiful aqua-green dress with rhinestones along the bottom. He ran up beside her and grabbed her hand and the began walking hand in hand.
When they got to the wedding Hermione took her seat while Harry ran to talk to Ron. When he walked in the room, Ron was pacing and his face was as white as a ghost. Before Ron could say a word Harry started busting out laughing, "What's so funny Harry?" Harry could barely speak when he replied, "Your acting the same way I did…" But Harry broke off by a slap upside the head. He turned to see Hermione standing beside him with an evil look on her face, "You left Ron's ring in my purse." Hermione handed him the ring and once again slapped him upside the head then left the room. Harry turned and started talking to Ron, "Their mental when their pregnant." They both laughed.
After the ceremony Ron had a reception at the Hogsmeade Reception hall. They all we having a wonderful time when someone heard a woman scream. Harry turned to see Hermione was that woman, "Hermione!" He ran up to her and noticed that her water had broke. Harry could not apparate Hermione to the hospital so they put her in Ron's new flying car and got Hermione to the hospital as fast as possible.
Hermione suffered for many hours an finally the had their baby. Finally Harry and Hermione had their James.