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Chapter 14

Hermione spent the most of her day in a trance of unsure ness. On one side she was the happiest she had been in years, while on the other hand she knew that Ron needed to know the truth and that they probably would never talk again when the news came out.

Ron managed to get home and quickly open up a small bottle of firewhiskey. Ron toasted his glass in the air, and toasted himself on getting friendly with Hermione again. Ron had a good feeling this time, he wasn't sure if anything would go wrong next time but he had a good feeling that it wouldn't.

Ron lay back on the sofa grinning stupidly when he noticed an owl on his windowsill. Ron skipped across the room, took the letter of the small owl before letting him come in for a rest and a bite to eat. Ron smiled even more if it was possible, as he recognized the handwriting it was Lilies. Ron opened the letter as quickly as he could; he loved getting letter's from lily. Only this time the context was about to shock him. Ron sat back down on the sofa and began to read.

Dear Uncle Ron

How are you? Sorry I haven't written to you in ages I have been trying to help my friend find her dad it's proving to be a really hard job. Hagrid said that you might be able to help us. I really hope you can. Rachel is going to write now.

Hi. I'm sorry I'm asking you to do such a big job, but I really need some help and lily said you might be able to help. My name is Rachel Granger, my mum is Hermione Granger.

I have been looking out for information about my dad. At first I was told he was a muggle but it seems that is very unlikely, because mum is muggle born. Hagrid mentioned that you might know something because, when you were at school I was told you and my mum were very close.

I was born on the 8th April. So I was conceived around July ish but I'm not quite sure. If you know anything please could you let me know? Also please don't tell my mum I'm asking you. I asked her to tell me but she won't she thinks I don't need to know and should be studding. Thanks love Rachel

Hi Ron me again, it would be so cool if you could help, I didn't want to ask mum and dad about this you know what mum's like she would say to mind my own business. Anyway please reply really quick, got to go now dinner is about to be served.

Love Lily.

Ron sat up in complete shock. Fuck was the only word which managed to come out of his mouth. What was he meant to do? Hermione surely should or would have told her something. How could he help out? Ron took a large gulp of firewhiskey, knowing it probably wouldn't help him out at all! Ron mulled around the room for a while decided how he could help, without Hermione finding out. The last thing Ron wanted to do would be, to risk his new found friendship with Hermione. Ron grabbed some parchment, from which he had left from Harry's house and began to write.

Dear Lily and Rachel,

I hope that you are both well and enjoying Hogwarts as much as I did when I was there.

I have to say I was very shocked to read your last letter, and I don't know how much help I can be. Hagrid was correct in saying me and your mother were very close many years ago. Hermione and I among many other's helped in destroying Voldemort.

I and your mother used to be boyfriend and girlfriend many many years ago, we split up around 12 years ago, just after Harry's and Ginny's wedding, over a disagreement.

After we broke up we didn't speak for nearly 12 years, it is only recently that our paths have crossed. I'm trying to recall the date we broke up, I believe it was around the 9th July or earlier. This meaning that I don't know who your father can be, although I have a suspicion to who it could be but she has always denied it so I'll speak to your mother first Your mother was very secretive, nobody knew that you even went to Hogwarts until recently.

I can also imagine that your mother wouldn't tell me anything if I asked. Hermione and I always manage to argue a lot. I could try asking if you like, but I can't see myself getting any answers.

I'm sorry that I couldn't help that much!

On a lighter note I hope that you both aren't getting into trouble, I know you to well lily, and if Rachel is anything like her mother she will be trying not to get into trouble.

Lily are you coming back for Easter? If you are I'll pop over and see you in-between work and all.

Take care both of you.

Love Uncle Ron.

Ron read and re-read the letter, until he was sure it sounded ok.

Event though Ron had know sent the letter, he felt himself getting upset, which is something he felt greedy for doing do. After all Rachel had never met her dad. Ron wanted to punish himself, if he hadn't of jumped to conclusions, he would of probably of had kid's with Hermione. Another piece of information which startled him was that Rachel must have been conceived around July at the latest. Ron took this information as a blow. Ron realised that it was just after they had broken up, so it was so likely it was Krum's or some lay about. Ron though Hermione had convinced him that she hadn't done anything with him, but it was not in Hermione's character to jump in bed with any bloke. The more Ron thought about this he wondered did Hermione consent to have sex with this bloke she never said much about him. Ron knew he was getting frustrated, all he knew was if something bad had happened to Hermione after they broke up he would have killed the bastard. Ron took another large gulp of firewhiskey before flopping back on to the sofa.

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Harry had taken sometime of work, working so many shifts with a young family had taken a toll upon him. Ginny was getting herself ready to go back to work so the whole house was in kayos. Ginny wanted to tell Harry everything she knew about Hermione, but she wasn't sure if this was the right moment considering that they both had the rest of the day of. Ginny didn't want to lose her friend again so decided to keep quite a little bit longer.

Harry spent a lot of time with his children when he was of work, considering he had five of them he tried to spend an even amount of time with each, so that nobody felt left out.

Jasmine was a very loud bubbly girly girl. Harry couldn't believe how much she was like her mother.

The twins on the other hand where little buggers, they were the Fred and George of the family. James, was the stronger one of the two, he went along with a lot of the idea's Sirius had come up with. Harry could always tell which one had come up with the ideas. James's idea's generally turned out with the better one's, while Sirius's pranks generally were caught out very early and produced the most mess.

Little Rose, she was the baby, and believe me you could tell. Rose was very girly and clingy to her parents. Rose also got everything she generally wanted, because of the cute little puppy dog eye's she knew worked so well.

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The beginning of spring had arrived and what a difference it made to Hogwarts. The school was always glorious but when the sun shines behind it, it looks so much more beautiful. Both girls arrived down at the great hall, a little latter than normal because it was a Saturday. Just as the girls sat down the post had arrived. Lily knew instantly that it was from Ron. Even though Rachel wanted to open it right away, lily maintained the fact that they should eat first. Both girls ate there breakfast as fast as they could before running outside to near Hagrid's hut before revealing what was in it.

Rachel opened the letter mainly because the girls thought the answer might be inside. Rachel was quite disappointed that he didn't know and the fact that he had a suspicion. Rachel was pleased in another way, in the style that Ron wrote about her mother, he obviously knew her very well. Rachel had an odd feeling that she was close to Ron, even though she knew it wasn't possible, Ron and her mother had broken up before she could have been conceived. The only remaining hope was if Ron could talk to her mum maybe then she might get some answers. Rachel didn't hold a lot of hope on this but it was enough to hope for.

Lily wrapped her arms around Lily, just in time. Lily began to cry hard so and fast. Lily felt so sorry for her best friend; lily could only imagine how bad this was for her friend.

Rachel asked could she continue writing to her uncle, maybe she could jog his memory a little, Lilly agreed right away, and allowed her to use snowy.

Rachel ran of to the common room, while lily went to visit Hagrid. Lily knew that her friend needed some time to herself.

Lily sat down by herself and started writing, like never before, Rachel was quite surprised that writing to someone she had never met would be so easy.

Dear Ron,

Thank you for replying so fast it meant a lot. I was a little upset when you didn't know who my dad was, but I knew I wasn't meant to get my hopes up.

My mum has never really told me anything about him, I know he liked sport and food, she says that when I eat with my mouth open I remind her of him.

Mum said she didn't know him really well but he did something she disagreed with, but I don't know what it was she starts crying, then and told me that she didn't want to talk about it.

I don't believe that my mum knew him hardly at all, otherwise she wouldn't cry as much, when ever I bring it up. I'm not sure if she was in love with him but it would explain why I'm not meant to talk about it.

Lily told me on the first day I ever met her that it was very unlikely that my dad was a muggle, because my mum is muggle born which you know. Until I got my letter I didn't have a clue that I was a witch. Mum said she didn't want to tell me she was a witch encase I wasn't. I believe she knew my dad was a wizard, but if that's true why didn't she tell me? I'm so confused and there aren't many people I can talk to. I hope you don't mind me writing all this to you!

Considering that I have never met you, you seem very easy to talk to. Hopefully in the summer holidays I might be allowed to go to Lilies house then I can say hi.

Thank you for listening to me blab on, you don't need to reply if you don't want to.

Love Rachel. Xx

Rachel tied the letter to snowy and watched as he flew up into the most beautiful sunny day, she had witnessed at Hogwarts. Rachel decided not to be miserable and went in search of her friend.

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Ron was in the process of cleaning his travelling gear; if he was going to share with Hermione he wanted everything to look perfect. Ron noticed out the corner of his eye a large snowy coloured owl heading his way he knew instantly that it was Lily's owl, but he wasn't sure if the letter he would soon be receiving would be from her or Rachel. The answer came quickly as soon as he had managed to UN tangle the letter from the owl; he knew it wasn't Lily's writing. Ron opened the letter dreading what would be inside.

The letter held a few details that shocked him. Ron knew that Krum liked sport because he played quidditch, but he was unsure about the food eating part. Ron gathered that he must have eaten with his mouth open. The final fact was that he did something that he did something that she disagreed with. The only thing Ron knew of was the kiss, but a child can't be created by kissing or did it happen later on? Ron didn't know what to believe, would Hermione have gone back to him, after he had made a very stupid mistake or falling out with her? Suddenly something hit him hard in the face, was Rachel his child? He had indeed loved sports, ate with his mouth open and done something stupid! Ron studied the evidence slowly the only thing that didn't add up was when she was born. Ron couldn't remember the last time they had sex before they spilt up. Ron thought about this most of the day, before concluding that she couldn't be his. Hermione would have told him, or at least Harry and Ginny. The secrete wouldn't have gone on that long or would it. Finally Ron decided that there was no chance the dates just didn't add up; it had to be Krum's!

Ron didn't seem to be as angry as he thought he might have been, after all Hermione had mentioned to him a while ago that she had make so many mistakes, but was now trying to move on. Perhaps she went to Krum after all the things he had said to her, so over all it was his entire fault. Twelve years ago he was immature and insecure.

Ron hoped that he might have a chance getting back with her if he played his cards right. Ron didn't want to come over forceful or anything but he wanted to make a good impression. Ron also thought about the letters he was writing to Rachel, if Hermione found out he was probably going to lose her trust. Ron thought the best thing to do would be to semi tell Hermione what was going on, at least this way he would be telling the truth, even if he didn't tell her everything he wrote in the letters.

Ron thought he'd write Hermione a short letter, asking if she would like to meat him the next day in Hogsmead. Ron even chuckled to him, considering that he didn't like writing letters this would be his third one in less than 3 days!

Hermione, I was wondering if you would like to catch up in Hogsmead tomorrow I have nothing planned, and wanted to go on a day trip or something. If you could reply ASAP if you would like to, with a time and location which suits you?

Thanks Ron

Ron as before re—read his letter over and over again, making sure it didn't sound forceful before giving the letter to his very old owl Pig to deliver.

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Hermione was prancing around the house trying to do a much needed spring clean, which she believed needed doing. If any normal person went inside Hermione's house they wouldn't find a speck of dust or anything out of place.

Hermione turned around as the sound of the old looking small owl hooted. Hermione recognised it instantly it was Ron's. A larger than average smile spread across her face, as she opened the letter. Hermione almost bounced around the living room, this was just what she wanted, and she knew she still loved Ron. Without even thinking she scribbled back yes 14.30 at the honey-dukes sweet shop, then tied the letter around the owl's ankle before sending him back of his way.

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Ron still couldn't believe that she had agreed as he waited outside the honey-dukes sweetshop. Ron noticed that he was quite early, and was getting very nervous, the palms of his hands were all hot and clammy. Ron felt as though he had been standing there for around 3 hours but realistically it had only been a few minutes. Ron noticed a gorgeous looking woman walking towards him; her hair was down and had been styled into loose ringlet, which bobbed up and down as she walked. Ron knew as soon as he noticed her it was Hermione. Hermione was wearing a tight fitting pair of jeans with a light pink vest top. Ron wanted to run and grab her and never let her go, she looked stunning!

Ron and Hermione walked around the shops together not really talking but flirting badly with each other. Ron kept walking pass her and making his hand brush her as he did. Hermione on the other hand was doing something quite similar but more obvious when she passed him either on the front or back making sure her bum or breasts brushed him. The pair laughed and joked as they brought many useless object and sweets. The day seemed to be coming to an end most the shops were closing to both there dismay. Ron offered to buy her a drink in the new pub which hadn't been open long, called the Apple tree. Hermione near enough shouted yes without a second though she was enjoying the day so much that she didn't want it to come to an end.

Ron knowing he didn't want to get drunk ordered a beer rather than his normal drink of firewhiskey. Hermione order her favourite, vodka lemonade and lime. The two friends sat outside on the grass as the sun was setting it was so romantic.

Ron didn't want to spoil there day but he knew that he had to ask about Rachel's dad, he had promised Rachel to ask and he needed to tell her about the letter he had received.

"Hermione I need to tell you something, please don't get upset, but I need to say something"

Hermione looked intrigued.

"Your Daughter and my niece are trying to find Rachel's dad, the reason how I know is that they sent me a letter, someone told her to write to a few old friends. I wrote back saying I didn't know who he was, she replied and was very upset, I haven't written back because I didn't want to go behind your back"

Ron really hoped that this statement wouldn't spoil there day.

"Oh I can't say I'm surprised if I was her I'd be doing the same I guess"

Hermione couldn't really believe that her daughter would go to these extreme lengths. Hermione knew that obviously someone had figured it out that they knew Ron was the dad why else would they tell her to write to him?

"I know that I don't know either but I think she needs so support, I could tell from her letter she was extremely upset there were tear marks all down the letter. The question I wanted to ask please don't get mad I just need to know is Krum her dad?"

Ron leant back as far as he could he was half expecting to get hexed any moment now.

"WHAT no I haven't spoken to him in years I thought I explained to you I would have never of done that with him we were just friends. Now I know why you invited me here today I thought it was out of the blue"

Hermione went to stand up but Ron's hand pulled her back down.

"I didn't want to believe it, I just wanted to know that was all, I didn't think, well I know you wouldn't of gone of with him, it just some of the things she wrote in the letter made me think of him!"

Ron hoped that this would calm her down. Hermione looked up at him, trying to see if he was lying or not. Ron's facile expression stayed the same.

"What did she say then?"

Hermione wanted to find out, she wasn't expecting this subject to be brought up tonight.

"She just mentioned that he liked sport, he didn't close his mouth when eating that you disagreed with him, and she also mentioned that she thought you might have loved him"

Ron didn't know if he had steeped over the invisible line in saying that she loved him.

"Oh right, she hasn't got it all right but she has come close to it I guess"

Hermione didn't want to tell on yet she wasn't ready. They both sat there in silence for a few minutes before another conversation came up. The friends sat in the same place for quite some time, the drinks kept flowing. By now Ron was on the Firewhiskey while Hermione was on doubles.

The old friends started talking about old times. Ron realised that it was getting cold out now; by the way Hermione's arms were shivering and had goose bumps. Ron wasn't wearing a coat so he had nothing to put around her, he offered to go inside then offered his t shirt, and Hermione refused both. Ron stood up and walked over to where Hermione was sat. Ron sat behind her he put either leg on each side of her body while he wrapped his large arms around her. Ron wasn't sure if this was acceptable.

"Do you mind, I mean I don't want you to be cold"

"No it's fine, really"

Hermione was quite glad he was sat behind her otherwise he would have seen the look of joy on her face.

The friends chatted more over the next few hours, they talked about the war and what they used to be like and how they used to do the deed of love making wherever they could. Finally the time had come to say goodbye, the landlady was collecting all the glasses. Ron helped Hermione up in his drunken state. The couple looked at each other face to face, even though Ron was almost a foot taller than her.

"You look beautiful"

Ron drunkenly babbled.

"Your only saying that because you're drunk be honest!"

"No believe me I'm not."

Ron reached across to her hair and pushed it behind her ear before wrapping both arm's around her and started kissing her passionately. The couple only stopped when they heard an owl hooting from the near distance. They both looked up to each other.

"Uuumm I have to……. hum go I've got loads of things I have to do"

Hermione sweetly stated before letting him go.

"Ok but you know you're still beautiful.

Hermione laughed as they both apparated home.

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Hermione twirled around her bedroom, dancing to some of her favourite muggle music. Hermione was pretending to be dancing with Ron but from an outsiders perspective it was the invisible man. Ron was also doing something very similar, apart from the fact he was dancing with his firebolt 3000.

The next day was the start of the field trips again, even though they weren't the most exciting of things to be doing Ron was looking forward to it, after last night he was sure Hermione would be to. Ron was going to leave the house to speak to Ginny but he thought it best that he replied to Rachel, the last thing he needed was to be bombarded with letters from Hermione's daughter while away.

Dear Rachel.

I have spoken to your mother and she wouldn't say who your father was but I have a feeling that she plans to tell you when the time is right. I was sorry to hear that you were upset that I didn't know who your father was, but please don't get upset, you really shouldn't worry there will be a reason why your mother isn't saying anything.

Sorry I couldn't help more. If you need someone to speak to feel free to write again, but I am away for the next four days so please don't in-between this time.

Ron.

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Ron decided that he would pop around to his sister's house, before he packed for work. Ron wanted to know if she had any information about Hermione and Rachel. Ron knew that something didn't add up, he was sure that Rachel's wasn't his or was she? Ron also wondered if Krum had something to do with it even though she had denied it, either that or perhaps she did have a one night stand! Hopefully Ginny would know something.

Ron walked out of his front door and decided to walk just so he could get his head straight, he knew what he wanted to ask but wasn't sure on how to put it. On his approach to the house he spotted Ginny outside watering her pot plants. Ron waved his arms in the air to attract her attention. Ginny spotted him quite soon so waited outside for him to arrive properly.

"Ginny I was hoping to talk to you and ask you some questions about Hermione and Rachel"

The statement shocked Ginny this wasn't the conversation she was expecting him to want to talk about. Ginny nodded her head for him to carry on.

Ron sat on the front doors step and started to explain about the growing relationship him and Hermione were having, to the fact he was receiving letters from Rachel. Ron went on to explain the issue of Rachel's father and what could he do.

"I've been thinking about this over the past few days and there seem to be only a few possibilities to whom her dad can be" Ron Paused "Well it could be mine I know the dates don't add up but it's the little things she says, like eating with her mouth open and her dad likes sport. Rachel even mentioned that Hermione had disagreed with something he did to her.

Ron carried on explaining that how it could be Krum's or she might have had a one night stand, but nothing seemed to add up.

Ginny looked quite pleased with herself, she hadn't let on she knew anything but Ron had seemed to work things out on his own.

"How would you feel if you were the dad?"

Ginny asked hoping that she didn't make it sound as though she knew anything

"Well I love kid's but I would be upset and angry I guess, who ever her father is he should know"

Ginny didn't really know what to say in a way she wanted to just blurt it out, but in another way she knew she couldn't the only thing she could do was see Hermione.

Ron walked of with his thoughts in his head. Ginny grabbed her cloak and apparated to Hermione's.

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"Hermione Hermione where are you?"

Ginny shouted as she walked though the small house.

Hermione came running down the stairs she knew who was there already, she recognised the voice instantly.

Before Hermione could get a word in Ginny had already started talking.

"I think Ron knows or at least he has a suspicion that he's her father. He has just been around ours trying to work things out, why don't you just tell him, you really should"

Ginny was almost out of puff after her statement.

"What how can he know I haven't said anything to make him think that. I wanted to get our friendship back on track before I say anything. We seem to be getting along so well, I've missed him so much and I know that if I tell him now we won't speak again for probably another 12 years"

Hermione put her chin down, why did she get herself in this situation.

"Look Hermione I know you love him it's so obvious but whatever you do don't break his heart again, you would both regret it, but you yourself know it's only a matter of time before he finds out and it would be better if you told him, before someone else does. I know a few people who have figured it out, Hagrid for one so that mean's McGonagall and some of the other teachers have"

Ginny hoped that she was getting the message though. Hermione was quite shocked that Hagrid had, but it was hardly surprising considering she looked so much like her dad.

"Ok Ginny you have made your point, I will tell him but not today I need to make sure we are both strong enough I don't want to lose him again not after I believe I have just got him back"

Hermione wondered if she knew that they had kissed the other day, and how good it felt. Hermione had wanted to talk about this but she didn't think it was the right moment.

Both girls decided they would meet up after the field trip, and then they could talk properly.

Ginny and Hermione hugged before they both left, Ginny went home while Hermione set of to work to met Ron.

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Hei guys I hope you all liked this chapter, this was a bit more of a filler chapter, just to make a few ends met. I don't think this is the best chapter I have ever written but I hope you all still like it. The story is nearly coming to the point but I'm gunna put a few more little bits first. Also please please please review I love seeing what u all think, even if u do or don't like it or maybe any ideas you think I could use, all reviews are welcome.