"Ron" Hermione said gently. "I am almost two months pregnant; we should really tell our families"
They were out behind the garage watching the sun go down. Ron had his arm wrapped around Hermione's shoulder. Neither of them actually discussed their relationship but if actions spoke louder than words they were a couple because Ron was with her all the time. They did things like go for walks hand in hand and watch the sun set.
"I know" Ron conceded. "I am just not sure what to say"
"It's scary" Hermione sadmitted letting her head fall to his shoulder. "But everyone will know soon"
Ron sighed and leaned his own head on hers and played with a loose strand of her chestnut brown hair.
"Then let's tell them, tonight" He told her firmly. "After the family had scattered and the dishes are done"
"Thank you" Hermione replied. She knew her world was changing but at this moment she felt contented.
That was short lived. After dinner was done and the dishes had been washed, Ron and Hermione waited for his siblings to go off on their own. Once the twins had apparated back to their apartment Ron asked his parents to meet him in the living room.
Mum, dad" Ron started trying to seem confident and sure of himself, for Hermione's sake, "We need to tell you something"
"Ok" Mr.Weasley said, taking a seat by his wife on the couch. Hermione hung back behind Ron, letting him control the conversation.
"I know you guys are going to be a little disappointed," Ron told them. "But, Hermione's pregnant. Were going to have a baby"
His mother's hand went to her mouth and her eyes welled up with tears, Mr.Weasley seemed utterly speechless for a moment. He gathered himself quickly and stood, looking his youngest son in the eye.
"I am little disappointed Ron" He told him very matter of fatly. "But life happens and well makes the best of this. We will support whatever decision you make"
"Well, really?" Ron asked a little confused.
"Yes" Mrs.Weasley told him standing beside her husband holding out a hand to Ron and Hermione.
"Thanks" Ron replied, looking at his parents with a newfound respect.
"Have you told The Grangers yet?" Mr.Weasley asked, breaking the moment of silence, bringing everyone back to a harsh reality.
'No" Hermione spoke up for the first time. "We were going to do that tonight after we told you"
"Ronald" Mr.Weasley warned. "Don't expect to get the same reaction from them. It's a little different with daughters"
"Maybe we should go with them," Molly suggested to her husband. "Back up"
"Good idea' Mr.Weasley agreed." Give us a minute to get ready and to tell Ginny well be out"
"Ok" Ron said gratefully to his parents. "Well wait for you here'
He kissed Hermione's forehead, silently hoping for Hermione's parents to be even half as supportive as his own.
The Granger house was a 3 story stone and brick building. Ron realized as they approached the house that he had never in six years of friendship seen Hermione's home. So maybe it wasn't too shocking that Hermione was rich and he didn't know it.
"Nice house" Ron commented under his breath as they walked up a long, winding, picturesque flagstone path.
"Thanks" she replied. When they reached the door Hermione pulled out a set of keys an unlocked it. She led Ron and his parents through a dark hallway.
There was a nice looking elderly woman standing in the kitchen. She was wearing a conservative black dress and matching pumps.
"Hello Lucille" Hermione said as they entered the kitchen.
The woman turned around and smiled pleasantly at Hermione.
"Ms. Hermione" Lucille greeted formally. "What a pleasure. I had no idea you were coming"
"Surprise visit" Hermione explained. "Are my parents here?"
"Yes" Lucille replied. "They are on the porch having an after dinner drink with Mr. Howard and Sheen"
"Thanks" Hermione told her. She walked out of the room and headed for a set of large French door. Mrs. Granger was lounging on a tan porch swing with a very beautiful blonde girl; both were dressed in dresses and satin pumps. Mr. Granger was looking out into the yard talking to a tall younger man; both were in black suits and shiny dress shoes.
"Hello all" Hermione sang out as she stepped onto the porch. Everyone stopped talking immediately and smiled in the direction of Hermione.
"Hello darling" Ms.Granger said as she stood up to embrace her daughter. "What a lovely surprise?"
"Hermione, my angel" Mr. Granger said as he took her hand and kissed it lightly. She then hugged the blonde women tightly and moved on to a humongous bear hug with other gentlemen.
"I am sorry" Hermione cried. "Mum, dad you remember Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and Ronald."
The Weasley's shook hands with the Grangers and made pleasant small talk.
"And this" Hermione told them motioning to the blonde and the young man beside her. "Is my sister Helen and my older brother Howard"
"Sister and brother?" Ron echoed in surprise.
"I am sure I have mentioned them" Hermione assured him. "They went to a muggle boarding school. Helen is taking the semester off before starting University and Howard attends college in America"
"Well it's nice to meet you both" Ron said to Hermione's siblings. "I am Hermione's boyfriend"
"Boyfriend" Helen exclaimed. "Well our Mione is full of surprises"
"Yeah" Hermione said uncomfortably. "We haven't been together long"
"Arthur, Molly, Ronald" Mr. Granger interrupted. "Let me get you all a drink"
"We don't want to be a bother anything you have will be lovely" Mrs.Weasley told him
A few moments later Mr. Granger returned with a glass of red wine for Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and soda for Hermione and Ron.
"To what do we owe the pleasure of this wonderful surprise" Mrs. Granger said sweetly but curiously.
"Well mum" Hermione started. "I-we-have a little problem"
She looked at Ron helplessly, terrified to go on. He took her hand and squeezed it gently, giving her a reassuring look.
"I am pregnant" Hermione continued not looking at her family. "Ron is the father"
Her mother screamed and dropped her wine glass.
"Oh, Hermione" She said in a disappointed voice."Oh, darling"
"I am sorry" Hermione told her mother pitifully. "I really am"
"Sorry doesn't fix anything Hermione Jane," Her father said sternly. "How are you going to clean this mess up and how much is this going to cost me"
"Were going to keep the baby," Hermione said her voice taking on the same resolute that her fathers held.
"You're kidding right" her father replied smirking at her and Ron.
"Hermione" Her mother interrupted giving her father and ugly glare. "Do you realize how hard raising a baby is? Honey, you're smart and capable but you can't do this, you're not ready."
"I'll figure it out" Hermione told her. 'I will do this somehow, someway."
"I never expected this kind of stupidity from you," her father barked. "You had true potential. This is some kind of foolishness Helen would get into not you"
"What can I say daddy?" Hermione asked, her voice growing louse and hysterical. "I made a mistake but I am going to fix this my way"
"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked harshly.
"What do you think of this Arthur, Molly?" Mrs. Granger asked.
"Well we know how troubling the next few months and years are going to be for them "Molly explained to the Grangers.
'But" Mr.Weasley continued. "We are prepared to offer Ron and Hermione any help we can"
"That's just beautiful" Mr. Granger spat. "I am sorry my wife and I cannot support this"
"What are you saying daddy?" Hermione asked.
"You have an hour to get your things" Mr. Granger said. "I will cut you a check for a small amount and then your are to be on your way." He paused for a moment. 'I am sorry Hermione if you insist on putting this family through unnecessary grief then you are no longer apart of it."
Mrs. Granger started sobbing but said nothing. Helen and Howard tried to console her but were unable to. Ron looked at his parents. They both looked shocked and appalled. His girlfriend just stood up.
"If that's what you want" Hermione said. "Don't worry about the money daddy; I will do this on my own."
Without another word she marched off the porch and into the house. Ron cast one more look at the Grangers, not knowing what to say and then he ran after Hermione.
She silently packed her things and brought her bags down stairs. The Weasley's were outside preparing to apparated home when Hermione's sister and brother flew down the flagstone path screaming Hermione's name.
"Howard, Helen" Hermione questioned when they caught her.
"We wanted you to know" Her bother told her gently. "Father doesn't speak for us. We are hear for you"
'Thank you" she said them warmly.
"Howard will be leaving for Princeton soon" Helen said grabbing Hermione's hand. "But I will be around, in fact, if you'll have me. I will even come and stay with you, give you support or whatever you need"
Hermione looked at Mr. and Mrs. Weasley asking for permission.
"Of course Helen" Mrs.Weasley told her. "Your help would be appreciated."
"Give me directions to your home" Helen said. "I will come tonight"
Mr.Weasley with the help of Ron gave Helen directions to the burrow and them apparated away.
Ron was shocked at how composed Hermione was but he could have sworn he saw a tear as they apparated into the Weasley living room.