It wasn't too long before Hermione got a letter back from her parents. The owl flew up to her and hooted softly as it rested in the window near her bed. She went over and took the letter. As soon as she saw it was from her parents, she tensed up. She didn't want to open it on her own. She quietly thanked the owl and let it be off to its own devices.
Hermione just glanced at the envelope. She took a deep breath and went and sat down on her bed setting the letter on her bedside table. The writing on the envelop only making her tense up more. Miss Hermione Granger it read, in her mother's smooth and neat handwriting. She looked away from the letter for a moment, only to catch a glimpse of the clock. It was almost ten in the morning, thank Merlin it was a Saturday.
She sighed once more as she thought about her options. She could either stay in her little flat alone, staring at the envelope. Or, she could stay there, but open it on her own and see what her parents had to say. Or…she could take the letter and open it with Remus. After all, what was in that letter affected him as well. This was their baby, not hers, not his, theirs and she damn well intended to keep it that way. Nothing was going to come between her chances of having her own happily little family.
But, then again, these were her parents. Hermione loved them, and the thought of her disappointing them made her sick to her stomach. Of course, that could be morning sickness as well, she did seem to be unfortunate enough to have awful bouts of it from time to time over the past two months.
She bit her bottom lip, still pondering on what to do with the letter she had just received. She knew she couldn't ignore it forever, no, that was impossible to do. But, at the time it seemed like a great idea. No matter how excited she felt about having the baby with Remus, she still couldn't help but worry if now was the right time for it, and how everything was going to work out. After all, it had been about a month since she told Remus about her being pregnant, and part of her was wondering if they were going to be married or something. But then again, they had to keep their relationship a secret, since she was still his student. But, surely they could tell Ron, or Harry, or Dumbledore right? After all, none of them would blab to everyone about their relationship. Plus, Hermione couldn't hide her pregnancy forever. Soon she would start showing and people would soon be asking questions.
Hermione stood up and walked away from her bed. Perhaps if she stopped thinking about it, it would all be fine. The letter would go away and her and Remus could be happy. But, she knew that wasn't going to happen. Hermione was too much of a realist for her own good. She always saw the practical and real side of everything, even now when she didn't want to. She knew she had to see what her parents had to say. She knew she had to.
After almost another hour later of pacing her floor, she went back to her bed to take a seat. She looked straight at the letter once more. It was time. She reached out a shaky hand as she picked up the envelope, turning it over slowly and looking at its back. Hermione spent a couple more minutes looking at the back before she started ripping the top open. She took a deep breath as she pulled out the letter.
Hermione quick glanced it over, not reading it, but just looking at her mother's neat handwriting and trying to judge its content by its length. Of course, being unsuccessful, she finally knew she had to read it…
Hermione,
Congratulations dear! Your father and I are glad to hear about the baby! But of course, we are slightly concerned about, well, the father. We are not exactly thrilled with the fact that you have grown fond of your professor like that, but then again, there is nothing we can do about that now is there? I'm But none the less, we are happy as long as you are.
You must bring over Remus one day for dinner, I insist I meet him if he plans on being involved with my daughter. Not only that, but I know your father and I want to get a good idea on what his intentions are about dealing with you and this baby of yours. After all, I will not tolerate any man leaving you in such a condition. I will not have that at all.
Anyways dear, I am here if you need anything, or have any questions. You know I would be more than happy to help you out in any way. Just remember to be careful. You are now responsible for a whole other being and you need to take good care of yourself. I know you hate to be told this, but try not to work so hard, take a break every now and then.
Once again, your father and I send our congratulations to both you and Remus. And remember, bring him over soon.
Love Always,
Mum
Hermione smiled some as she read through it, letting out a big sigh of relief as she finished it. Her parents were ok with it. Remus was right, they were fine with her having the baby. Unfortunately though, they seemed a bit skeptical about Remus as boyfriend and father material. But, she had to take the good with the bad. After all, she was positive they would change their minds about his suitability as boyfriend and father once they met and got to know him.
Hermione thought about writing right back, or rushing over to Remus's room and telling him the wonderful news. After all, not too long ago she had been an emotional wreck, crying in his arms about how her parents would most likely object to her relationship with him and their having a baby together. But now, now it was different. Her parents actually seemed, happy about it. After all, hadn't her mother written that they were happy as long as she was? And she was definitely happy. She was thrilled about their baby. Absolutely thrilled.
She read over the letter a couple more times, taking in everything and making sure she hadn't made up what her mother had said. Hermione smiled more when she realized everything was real. Her and Remus were really going to be having the baby together, and her parents were ok with it, and she was ok with it, and Remus was ok with it. So far everyone that knew was ok with it. And that's what she wanted. She wanted everyone to be ok with this.
She sat down the letter once more, this time feeling much better. She leaned back on her couch, and took her mother's advice and relaxed some. She smiled and put her hands on her stomach, so far this baby had been a blessing rather than a burden, and she could only hope that it would stay that way.
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