Chapter 16
Ginny's Pregnant
After the wedding ceremony, Harry's aunt, uncle and cousin started feeling uncomfortable. Without saying anything, they just got up and returned to there home in Surrey. Mr. Weasley raised his glass to begin a toast. "To Harry and Ginny. May they have many years of happiness together", he said. "Ginny, would you like something to eat and drink", said Harry. "Yes, Harry. I'm starving", replied Ginny. "What would you like", asked Harry. "I'd like some pork steak, mashed potatoes, and corn. Oh and to drink; Butterbeer", replied Hermione. Harry got up and got himself and Ginny some food.
After Harry sat down, he saw Ron and Hermione join them at their table. "I'm really happy for you Harry. Have you two thought about having children", asked Hermione. "We've decided to wait a little while. Maybe a couple months. We need to settle into our new house first", replied Ginny. The four continued talking for hours. Then Harry looked at his watch. He realized it was getting late; almost 11:00 p.m. He signaled to Ginny that he wanted to head home. They started thinking about there new house and within seconds they arrived.
It was precisely 2 months after the wedding. Harry and Ginny have been spending the times buying things for the house. Harry and Ginny were about to go to bed. "Are you ready", asked Harry. "Ready for what", asked Ginny. "You know. Have children", replied Ginny. Ginny nodded. Harry and Ginny took there clothes off. They began having sex. After a couple hours, the two fell asleep. In the morning the two got up had breakfast. A couple weeks later, Harry and Ginny went to the doctor.
When Harry and Ginny entered the doctor's office, they saw Ron and Hermione in there as well. "Are you two ok", asked Harry. "Yes Harry, were fine", replied Hermione. "Then what are you doing here", asked Ginny". "We just wanted to be with you when you whether or not Ginny's pregnant. They waited in the waiting room while Harry and Ginny were in the doctor's office.
Meanwhile, Harry and Ginny were talking to the doctor. "Doctor, Harry and I have been having sex. I want to know if I'm pregnant. "I need to run a pregnancy test on her. I will get the results in 30 minutes", replied the doctor. Thirty minutes later, the doctor returned from his laboratory. "Mr. and Mrs. Potter, you two are going to have a baby", said the Doctor. Harry and Ginny smiled. "One more thing I will need you to return weekly for tests. I have scheduled an ultra-sound next week to determine the gender of the baby and the due date", said the doctor. Harry and Ginny paid for their visit and returned to the waiting room. Harry and Ginny told Ron and Hermione there news.
The next week, Harry and Ginny returned tot the doctor's office. He did an ultra-sound on Ginny. When he was done, Harry asked what the gender of the baby was. The doctor told them it was going to be a boy. The boy was supposed to be born on June 1, 1999.
For the next 8 months Harry and Ginny began shopping around for baby supplies. It was May 22, 1999; the time 1:06 a.m. Harry heard Ginny making noises, she sounded like she was in pain. "What is it Ginny, what's wrong", asked Harry. "The contractions; they've began. There about 20 minutes apart", replied Ginny". Harry called Ron and Hermione to wake them up. When Harry and Ginny arrived at the hospital they headed straight to the delivery room. Ginny informed the doctor what was happening. "Ginny, how far apart are the contractions now", asked the doctor". "15 minutes", replied Ginny. Harry and Ginny waited in the delivery room for about 4 hours. Finally, Ginny spoke. She said "Get the doctor. I think the baby will be coming any minute. The doctor came in. She was right; the baby was born about 27 minutes later (4:33 a.m.). The doctor then cut the umbilical cord and slapped the baby to induce breathing. The baby began crying. He then wrapped the baby in a small blanket and handed him to Ginny. They named the baby James Potter Jr.; after Harry's father.