A/n: WOW I didn't expect to get that many reviews in chap 2!!! Thank you so much!!!

Chapter three

            "He what?" Ron exclaimed as he read the letter Hermione sent him. He couldn't believe what had happened.

            "Why? What happened?" Ginny asked curiously. She and Ron were sitting in the kitchen, trying to cook dinner. Molly and Arthur had gone out for the night, leaving Ron and Ginny to fend for themselves. George and Fred were at Lee Jordan's house and weren't coming home until tomorrow night. They worked in their joke shop and only came home to eat dinner and sleep.

            Ron's face was flushed and he was trembling with anger. He handed Ginny the note and banged his fist on the table. He swore under his breath while Ginny read.

            "THAT BLOODY GIT!" Ginny yelled angrily after she read the letter. "How dare he? It's all Fudge's fault! If only he just removed the dementors from Azkaban he wouldn't have gotten out."

            Ron couldn't say anything. He was too angry. He got up and walked to the Weasley's fireplace.

            "Ron, what are you doing?" Ginny followed him.

            He reached for the container which had floo powder in it. No matter what Hermione's parents said, he wasn't going to keep himself from seeing her. "Tell Mum I'll be back soon."
            "Ron, if you're going to see her, you might as well apparate." Ginny smirked.

            "I – I can't." Ron replied. "I barely passed that test."
            Ginny tried not to laugh. "Can I come?"

            "There's not enough for two people." Ron answered.

            "How are you gonna get back home?" Ginny asked.

            "Uh…" Ron thought for a minute. "Hand me my wand. Maybe Hermione could teach me how to apparate and disapparate."
            Ginny nodded, trying to hide the smile on her face. "You're so thick, I can't believe you passed."

            "Shut up." Ron mumbled. He threw the floo powder in the fireplace and quickly stepped inside. "Granger residence!"

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            Hermione sat uncomfortably with her parents in their dining room. She wanted to finish her meal as quick as possible so she could check if Pig had come back with Ron's letter.       

            "No it's alright mother. I'm completely bloated. I think I should go up to my - " Hermione declined.

            Her father interrupted her. "Nonsense! Eat some more! You need it."

            "No honestly dad, I'm extremely full." Hermione refused.

            "Hermione Granger. Eat." He answered in a strict tone.

            Hermione reluctantly agreed. There was no use arguing with her father when he used that tone. Suddenly, there was a loud thud in the living room.

            Mr. Granger quickly rose from his chair and ran to he scene, followed by Hermione and her mother.

            "What on earth?" Conor Granger cried. The found a boy sprawled on their floor, covered in ashes and chimney dust.

            "Bloody nice fireplace." The boy mumbled.

            Hermione immediately recognized him. She ran towards the boy (who was dusting himself) and threw her arms around him.

            "Ron! What are you doing here?" Hermione said joyfully. She kissed his dirty cheek, forgetting her parents were there watching her.

            "I had to come here, after what you told me." Ron answered. Then he saw the expressions on Conor and Joanna's faces and blushed.

            Hermione let go of him but still held his hand tightly. She looked at her parents awkwardly. "Uh – well there's a perfect explanation…"

            "I think we know what it is." Joanna replied, and to Hermione's surprise, smiled.

            "Y-You do?" Hermione asked, feeling confused. How did they know about Draco?

            "It's clearly obvious that you really do love this boy." Her mother said. "And it is obvious that he feels exactly the same about you."

            "Y-yes of course." Ron nodded. He looked at Hermione unsurely.

            "We don't doubt him anymore." Joanna smiled.

            "We don't?" Mr. Granger asked.

            "We'll talk later." His wife said, giving him a let's-leave-them-alone look. "We'll just go to the dining room and finish eating." She dragged Conor out of the room.

            "That was…odd." Ron commented.

            Hermione laughed. "I can't believe this is happening! I missed you so much."

            "So have I." Ron replied. "I wanted to come sooner but you told me not to. And I would've apparated but I barely passed my apparating test. I might've ended up in Iceland or something. You have to teach me how to apparate back."
            Hermione laughed and squeezed his hand. "Why are you thinking of going back so soon? Don't you wanna stay longer?"

            "Of course I do." Ron declared. "But Mum might have a fit when she finds out that I left Ginny alone in the house. She's quite paranoid."
            Hermione nodded understandingly. They stood beside each other in silence, just appreciating each other's company. The, Ron pulled Hermione closer and kissed her softly.

            "I can't believe what that asshole Malfoy did to you." Ron said angrily. "The next time I see him, I'm gonna kill him."

            Hermione leaned her head on his chest. "I know. He said he would come back."

            "As if I'll ever let that happen!" Ron said protectively. He hugged her tighter, afraid to let her go. He was afraid of never being able to hold Hermione in his arms again. Of course, he couldn't bring himself to admit that to actually say it to her. Hermione on the other hand, already knew that he felt that way even if he didn't say so. Actions speak louder than words.

            "Let's go to my room." Hermione suggested after a long period of silence.

            Ron's eyes widened. "Herm! I don't think we should…"          

            "Oh come off it! We're not going to…you know…not until after I give birth that is." Hermione gave him a sly smile.

            "I don't think I can wait 'til then." Ron joked. He carried Hermione and spun her around the room.

            Hermione screamed and laughed until Ron gently put her down and kissed her again. "Let's go." He grinned.

            She grabbed his arm and led him upstairs.

            "I'll race you!" Ron teased.

            "You're on! I may be pregnant but I don't think you'll still be able to reach up to my standards." Hermione grinned.

            "Set…go!" Ron laughed. He gave Herm

Hermione a head start and quickly rushed after her. When they reached the top, they collapsed on the floor, laughing and out of breathe. They couldn't control themselves. Then, they went to Hermione's room and slammed the door.

            "Maybe I should go and check on them…" Mr. Granger said worriedly.

            Joanna grabbed his arm. "Don't. Leave them be. They haven't seen each other in a long time. It must've been hard for both of them. I trust Ron. He's not that type of man. He cares for our daughter, possibly more than we do. I can see it in his eyes."

            Conor didn't look convinced but remained quiet. He drank from his glass and thought concernedly about his only daughter.

A/n: Don't worry they didn't do anything…uh…'inappropriate' in the room lol. They just wanted to have fun and spend some time together! Thanks for reviewing!