Chapter 14 : Quibbler Reviews
"Luna! Hey there." Ginny said as she hugged her friend. "How'd you know we were coming?" Ginny asked quizzically.
"I didn't, I was on my break and you just happened to show up." Luna said as she hugged Harry as well. Luna gave them regular visitor passes and took them to her office. Luna sat behind her desk and kicked her heels up on top of her desk and smiled at her friends. Ginny took a seat in a soft leather chair and gestured for Harry to sit as well.
"Luna…erm…Harry and I are engaged, as of yesterday," Ginny said bracing herself for a squeal. Luna's eye brows raised and then she took a piece of parchment and a quick quotes quill out of a drawer.
"Can I do an article? Please, The Marriage of Mr. Potter. Oh, the readers will be astounded!' Luna looked at the two pleading with her eyes. She sucked in her bottom lip and leaned forward, clearly expecting an answer right then. Harry and Ginny shared a confused look and then Harry nodded to Ginny.
"Well Luna, yea sure, I mean, if you really want to. There won't really be anything to say. Harry and I plan on vacationing in America before we get married. I guess you could write about that," Ginny said trying to help her friend.
"Wonderful!" Luna squealed as she got her Quick Quotes Quill ready to go. Harry and Ginny spent quite a while in Luna's office giving out details of when they dated, how long they knew each other, and everything else. She tried to get a few intimate details from Ginny but Ginny had to try and politely refuse. Finally winded from talking so much, Harry and Ginny left the Quibbler Head Quarters, and headed to Hermione's house.
Harry led Ginny up to Hermione's front door. The house was huge, with tall windows. It was a very lovely two story brick house. But as it was Hermione's house it had a magical tingle about it that muggles no doubt couldn't feel. Ginny stepped forward and touched her wand to the spot where a normal doorbell should be. She heard her name being called through out the house. The door opened and a familiar blonde was peering out at them.
"Harry, Ginny. Come on in. Hermione's just upstairs with the…Erm…well she's upstairs." Draco gestured for them to come in. He took their cloaks and hung them a closet next to the door.
"Nice place Draco, must cost a fortune!" Ginny gasped as she looked around the spacious foyer.
"Ginny Weasley! Harry Potter!" A shrieking voice was heard from above them. The startled visitors looked up and watched Hermione as she ran down the stairs. She hugged the two at once and kissed Harry's cheek. "What are you two doing here?" She asked as she took Dracos' arm and led the visitors into the living room. Ginny looked at Harry, shrugged and took his hand as they followed Hermione.
"We've got wonderful news!" Ginny said as she sat down next to Hermione. She took her friend's hands in hers and was about to tell her about her engagement a cough and a loud crying was heard from the depths of the house. Hermione gave a fleeting look to Draco. He sprang up and dashed upstairs. He returned a few minutes later holding a very frightened looking child.
"Wha-?" Ginny stammered a bit confused. Draco handed the child off to Hermione who rocked him back and forth.
"Gin, Harry. This is Lucas Alexander. He's, well he's mine and Draco's."
"Failed to mention that part at lunch didn't you?" Ginny asked a bit ruefully. She was hurt that Hermione hadn't told her. She leaned into Harry who put an arm around her.
"Ginny, don't be upset, there was actually something Hermione and I wanted to ask you," Draco said sitting next to Hermione. He leaned forward, "Ginny Weasley, would you be Lucas' God-Mother?" He asked. Ginny's face flushed, and then she looked away. Tears welled up in her eyes. She was shamed for being so upset with her best friend, and then happy at the same time. She looked back at her expecting friends.
"Hermione, how could I say no to that?" She said smiling. She hugged Hermione and peered at the sniffling child. "He's so adorable," she cooed to Harry.
"Hermione, Ginny and I are engaged…"Harry said wrapping his arms around her waist. Hermione's head shot up in surprise.
"You're….you're engaged?" Hermione asked in awe. She sat back and stared in shock at the two friends in front of her. She grinned slyly. "Gin, you're not pregnant are you?" Ginny's face flushed. She stood up quickly and walked out of house leaving a startled Hermione on the couch.
"Everyone's been asking if she's pregnant all day. We'd better go and come back at a better time. Congratulations on your son, looks just like you…erm…only with his eyes." Harry hugged Hermione and shook Draco's hand and followed Ginny outside to the car. He started the engine and they were off; again.
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