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Author's Note: This Chapter was written in dedication to a huge supporter of mine, ZoZo and her Fan Fic Decisions.
Chapter 10: Decisions.
Ginny got out of the shower and got dressed, she left her hair out, she curled it slightly and put make up on. She walked out of the bedroom and met up with Harry in the lounge before going.
"Wow you look amazing Ginny," Harry said relieved, he had not known how everything was effecting her and saw that she was becoming stronger within herself, all he was worried about now was what was going to happen once they got to the burrow.
"Thank you Harry you don't look to bad yourself," Ginny replied
"Shall we go then, I just want to get this over and done with, oh and just remember what ever is said or happens tonight does not reflect on our friendship or on you and Tonks ok." Ginny added.
Harry nodded and wondered if she had a plan for the night or if she was just talking about general discussions.
Then with a nod from each of them there was a loud pop and they had disapperated from the house and reappeared just out side the burrow.
Harry took the initiative and knocked on the door, when they heard voices and footsteps they knew the possible nightmare was about to begin.
Mrs Weasley opened the door and a smile came across her face, She beckoned them inside but before either of them could get over the threshold she pulled Harry into a hug he let her hug him for only a moment and then proceeded o enter he house thanking her for the invitation to dinner, when Mrs Weasley put her hands on Ginny telling her she knew she would come to dinner and asked her where her stuff was, and that she looked very nice, Ginny winced.
"Don't touch me," Ginny said as she pulled away from her mother.
"And I will not be moving back home, I have taken up residence somewhere already, and even though I chose my family I did not choose the family for your sake I did it for dad and my brothers, I will never forgive you for making me leave him and you will never be a large part of my life anymore, now excuse me while I go and say hello to my family." Ginny said in a mad whisper so that no one but her mother could hear her.
Mrs Weasley's smile disappeared and her face was drained of most of its colour, she moved aside without looking at her daughter, she did not realise that this is what would happen, she hoped they could forget about everything and move on as a family but now knew that what she had done had destroyed the relationship she had once had with her daughter.
Ginny continued to walk and put a fake smile on as she was greeted by her father and the rest of the family, she did not look at her mother once nor did she take part in any conversation she was apart of. She smiled at her father and ate a small amount of dinner asking to be excused before anyone else.
Ginny was excused from the table and she went over and took out a glass and got some juice, then walked into the lounge area to sit down for a while.
Harry was the first to join her and they sat talking about quietly about random things to not draw attention to themselves.
Mr Weasley joined them a few minutes later and started to ask Ginny questions about where she had been lately.
"I have hardly seen you sweet heart, where have you been?"
"O here and there, I stayed at Grimuald place for a while with Tonks, we have become good friends!" Ginny replied, showing her fake smile once more.
Ginny tried to keep the conversation away from personal details as much as possible.
Harry kept an eye on the time and when nine o'clock came round he gave Ginny a nod as to ask her if she was ready to go. She stood up and said good bye to her father and then to her brothers, when it came to her mother she just glared at her, she then turned back to the rest of the family and told them she would drop by sometime soon but could not give them a specific day or time.
Harry and Ginny then walked from the house and disappeared from view only reappearing when they were inside the house; that for the moment was home.
A few weeks went by with out too much happening, Ginny still refused to talk to her mother and Mrs Weasley refused to discuss it with Mr Weasley until she could not take it anymore.
Mrs Weasley told her husband what she had witnessed and how she had reacted; she informed him of the ultimatum she gave Ginny and how Ginny reacted to that. Ginny did not yet know that her secret was out and had not been to see her family in over a week spending most waking hours in her room or in the lounge room talking to Harry.
Ginny was sat in her room it was a Friday night and it was now nine o'clock, she rolled over to get out of bed and felt a pain serge through her body, she grabbed at the bed to keep herself upright but lost all grip and slipped to the floor, she was so frightened of what might be happening that she could not speak out loud but to calm herself down she decided to go through the words to a song she had heard a little while ago hoping and praying that someone would find her soon, as another pain came.
Hear me was the song she was trying to remember while going through the pains, Thinking of Lupin as she went through the words.
Hear me
Hear me
You gotta be out there, you gotta be somewhere, wherever you are, I'm waiting
Cause there are these nights when, I sing myself to sleep
And hopin my dreams bring you close to me, are you listening?
Hear me I'm crying out, I'm ready now, turn my world upside down, find me
I'm lost inside a crowd, it's getting loud, I need you to see
I'm screaming for you to please, hear me
Can you hear me?
I used to be scared of, letting someone in, but it gets so lonely
Being on my own, no one to talk to, no one to hold me
I'm not always strong, oh I need you here, are you listening?
Hear me I'm crying out, I'm ready now, turn my world upside down, find me
I'm lost inside a crowd, it's getting loud, I need you to see
I'm screaming for you to please, hear me
I'm restless and wild, I fall but I try, I need someone to understand
I'm lost in my thoughts, and baby I'm far for all that I got
Hear me I'm crying out, I'm ready now
Turn my world upside down, fly me
I'm lost inside a crowd, it's getting loud
I need you to see
I'm screaming for you to please
Hear me
Hear me
Hear me
Hear me
Can you hear me?
A tear fell from Ginny's eyes as the pain grew stronger, but she tried to concentrate on the words and her thoughts more then her feelings.
Lupin suddenly woke up dripping in sweat what was it he heard, he knew what it sounded like but could he trust himself.
"Ginny, don't worry I will find you." Lupin thought to himself.
He jumped out of bed and got dressed he ran into the lounge where he saw Tonks reading a book.
She glanced up at him and saw the frightened determination on his face.
"What's wrong Remus?"
"I have to go out, send a letter to Harry and tell him I am on my way." Lupin said.
"He sent me a note a few moments ago saying he was going out, cause he couldn't sleep, he said that Ginny was doing really well, what's going on?"
"I don't have time to explain" Lupin said and then he was gone.
He reappeared in a very dark house and even though he had never been there before he felt like he knew everything about the house and ran as fast as possible to one of the bedrooms. When he opened the door he found Ginny curled up on the floor, he ran over to her and wrapped his arms around her.
Ginny still could not speak and looked into his eyes.
"You found me she thought, you heard me."
"I heard you Ginny, and I'm taking you to the hospital ok." Lupin said and then he told her to brace herself.
Then in an instant the scenery had changed and they were standing in the waiting area of St Mungo's, when they went to the front desk they were asked what the problem was, Lupin didn't know what to say.
"I found her like this, I don't know what is wrong and she seems to have lost all means of speech, all I know is that she is in a lot of pain.
"Name" The witch said.
"Ginny Weasley." Lupin answered trying to be calm.
The witch looked at her screen and then back to them she rushed over and took a better look at Ginny.
"I looked at the records and she had been admitted for a broken heart earlier in the year is that correct?"
"Yes, she did" Lupin answered honestly.
"But this is something different, it is not the same as last time!" Lupin added.
The witch looked at him and then called for one of the doctors to help them to a room, they surrounded Ginny pretty quickly and asked Lupin to stay out side, he called Tonks and let her know what had happened and she then told Harry. Then Lupin made a phone call he didn't know if he should have made but knew they needed to know just in case.
Hermione was the one who picked up at the burrow; Lupin was relieved.
"Hello Weasley residence"
"Hermione its Remus, please listen carefully."
"What's wrong?"
"I found Ginny at her house and I have had to bring her to St Mungo's they are trying to find out what is wrong with her and I thought that her family should know." Lupin said.
"Thank you for calling Remus; do they know what is wrong yet?" Hermione asked as heads turned when she said his name.
"Not yet, they are still in with her, I heard her in my dreams and knew she needed me, when I found her she was not able to speak or move and she was in a lot of pain, so I just got her here as fast as possible." Lupin continued.
Every Weasley had gotten to there feet and moved closer to Hermione so that as soon as she got off the phone they could find out what had happened.
Hermione said yes a few times and then told him that she would be there soon, then she hung up.
"What is he calling for?" Mrs Weasley asked in a frustrated how dare he tone!
"Ginny is in the hospital again, they do not know what is wrong with her this time, and before you say anything you will regret, he was not with her at the time he heard her call for him and found her on the floor of the place she is living in, so don't go yelling and screaming at him unless you want to make things worse." Hermione said looking straight at Mrs Weasley, whose face went blank, she then gave a slight nod to assure Hermione she had heard her and they got there coats to go to St Mungo's.
A few mins later the Weasley's showed up at the hospital and were taken to Ginny's examination room to wait with Lupin.
Mr Weasley went up and shook Lupins hand thanking him for calling to let them know, and Mrs Weasley just didn't speak at all. Hermione walked up to him and gave him a reassuring hug, then went to take a seat with Ron and some other Weasley members.
A few hours of silence went by and then the door to Ginny's room opened and closed behind the doctor.
"She is ok, she has gotten her speech back and has requested that a Remus Lupin go in and see her while I fill you all in on her condition."
Everyone just stared at Lupin as he stood up and thanked the doctor.
He walked into the room and closed the door behind him, he saw Ginny sat up in the bed and she looked very nervous, she beckoned him over to sit down and he did as asked.
Ginny started by thanking him for hearing her and for helping her, she told him that they had done tests to see what was wrong and double checked everything twice to be certain.
"It is not my heart this time Remus, but it does have something to do with you." Ginny said.
Out side the doctors sat down and explained a few things to the Weasley's and made sure that they were all sitting down before letting them know what was wrong with there daughter and the options that she has.
When the doctors told the Weasley's Mrs Weasley passed out, Mr Weasley held her trying to bring her around and comfort her.
Hermione smiled and Ron wanted to know how and why he was never told anything.
Hermione just ignored his ranting and Mr Weasley told him to be quiet, and that all would be explained in time. Tonks and Harry turned up a few minutes later and wondered what all the commotion was about, they saw a pale Mrs Weasley and a red faced Ron, the rest of the Weasley's wore blank faces and Hermione was the only one smiling.
Tonks and Harry took a seat and asked where Lupin was when they were informed that Ginny had asked to see him so that she could tell him the news herself, they looked blankly until someone informed them of the situation.
Tonks and Harry looked at each other and then at Mrs Weasley who was now conscious but very silent.
"Something tells me she is not handling the news very well!" Tonks whispered to Harry.
"What gives you that impression?" Harry said sarcastically.
Meanwhile Lupin was looking into Ginny's eyes wearing a worried expression; he did not know what was happening or why she had asked to tell him first.
"Remus I need to ask you something?" Ginny said smiling weakly.
"Anything Ginny!" Lupin responded.
"I know I hurt you, and I want to know two things, the first is can you forgive me for choosing my family over you?"
"I knew what decision you had to make and would have told you to do that anyway so yes I forgive you for that." He said softly.
"And the second is do you still love me?" Ginny asked looking up at him a tear coming to her eyes.
Lupin looked at her and leaned in he whispered in her ear and then kissed her gently on the lips, the kiss grew deeper until Lupin pulled away.
"Now you are worrying me and I would like to know what the doctors found out?" Lupin said now looking very serious.
"They told me that our lives were going to change in about seven months." Ginny said looking just as serious at Lupin.
"What do you mean our lives, are you sick, what can I do?"
"Yeah I am sick but I shouldn't be for long, and you can stick by me." Ginny responded
"Well what is actually wrong Ginny; tell me straight I can take it!" Lupin said as he stood up.
"Sit down Remus and hold my hand."
Lupin did as he was told; Ginny then leaned in closer and softly spoke.
"I'm pregnant Remus."
Lupin smiled and asked her to repeat what she just said to make sure he wasn't hearing things; she refused and told him she had a better idea.
She called for one of the doctors and asked them if they could show him what it was they showed her earlier.
Lupin looked at Ginny curiously and understood when a machine was turned on and a picture of a small growing baby appeared on the screen.
A tear came to Lupins eye as he held his hand out and touched the screen in amazement.
"We created this?" Lupin asked
"Yes Remus our love created this!" Ginny responded, smiling.
"Do you know when this little miracle was created, just for curiosity's sake?" Lupin asked.
"The last night we were together, Remus, I asked for destiny and fate to step in and bring you back to me." Ginny said answering his question.
When the machine was turned off again Lupin moved closer to Ginny and pulled her into a tight embrace asking her what was going to happen next.
Ginny looked at him and smiled telling him that whatever happened next they would get through it together for the sake of their child.
They then shared another kiss before the doctor came in and asked if they were ready for a few visitors.
Ginny and Lupin looked at each other and the grip on each others hand tightened; they then nodded to the doctor and opened the door wider letting three people walk in.
The first people to enter the room were Tonks, Harry and Hermione, they all walked in with broad smiles giving them their congratulations, shaking hands with lupin and hugging Ginny asking when the baby was due.
They told them that it was due in about seven months, and thanked them for there congratulations easing into what everyone else's reactions were, and what the answers to the obvious questions of whom the father was.
"Mrs Weasley passed out, Mr Weasley already knew about you two, he found out about a week ago, Ron and that lot still have no idea and I think Molly and Arthur are just waiting to know what is going to happen with it all before they say anything." Tonks and Hermione said.
Ginny, Lupin, Tonks, Harry and Hermione, talked about names and wether they would find out the gender of the baby before it was born.
Before long there was a knock at the door.
Instinctively Lupin jumped up from his spot next to Ginny on the bed and moved to a chair close by.
Mr Weasley stuck his head around the opening of the door.
"May I come in?" He asked calmly.
"Of course you can dad!" Ginny responded
Mr Weasley closed the door behind him as he entered and walked over to where Lupin was sitting, everyone parted to create a clear path for him.
Everyone then braced themselves when he stopped right in front of Lupin.
Lupin stood up, not breaking eye contact with Mr Weasley.
Mr Weasley stood there for a little while staring at Lupin and then he extended his hand towards Lupin. When Lupin thought it was safe he also extended his hand, taking Mr Weasley's, still staying on guard just in case.
"Congratulations Remus," Mr Weasley said still staring at Lupin.
Lupin Stared back at Mr Weasley and thanked him for the congratulations, he kept wishing though that he could read his mind and find out what he was thinking.
Mr Weasley's face broke into a slight grin, and then he turned to his daughter and offered his congratulations to her as well, leaning in for a hug.
Ginny smiled as she hugged her father and when they broke apart she offered him a seat.
Mr Weasley smiled and accepted the seat, putting his serious face on again as he sat down.
Tonks, Harry and Hermione all took this as there cue to leave and let them talk about what they needed to, so they told Ginny, Lupin and Mr Weasley that they were going to go and get refreshments, they congratulated the couple once again and closed the door behind them, finding that only Ron was left in the small waiting area near the door.
Hermione questioned Ron as to the where abouts of the remaining family members, and was told that they had gone to get drinks, then Ron asked Hermione to tell him what was happening.
Hermione told Ron that his parents or Ginny should tell him what is going on and that she would not break a confidence.
Ron glared at her but accepted her response all the same, he then proceeded to follow them to get refreshments, hoping they would slip up and he would find out what was going on.
While back in the room, Ginny watched her father as he took a deep breath and then she looked over at Lupin and smiled, unknowingly placing a hand on her abdomen.
"I can see that you make my Ginny very happy Remus, and I believe that she loves you and this child she is carrying very much." Mr Weasley said.
Lupin sat looking from Mr Weasley to Ginny and back, he did not wish to interrupt and get him annoyed.
"I want you to know that we are still a little shocked about this news, but I can also say that we will support you both in any decision you make about the future." Mr Weasley continued.
Lupin and Ginny smiled at each other and then looked back over at Mr Weasley.
"That means a lot to us!" Lupin and Ginny said.
"I would like you to know that I love Ginny and our child very much Arthur," Lupin said smiling.
"That's good to hear Remus because if you ever hurt them you will wish you had never been born," Mr Weasley state with a smile on his face.
"It may take your mother a while to come to terms with this Ginny, so please be patient, she knows she hurt you and is being very hard on herself, she just did not want you too get hurt." Mr Weasley continued.
"I know that dad but I am an adult and I now have my own family, I have to make my own choices and my own mistakes in life and then I can learn from that, I am glad to say that the only mistake I ever made and I am sorry about this but it was leaving Remus in the first place when I knew how much I loved him and how much he loved me, and I will never regret loving Remus nor will I." Ginny responded.
They sat talking for a few more minutes before Mr Weasley got up from his seat and told them he needed to go and inform the rest of the family about everything, including the identity of the father.
Ginny and Remus nodded wishing him luck making sure that he did not want them to let everyone know.
"No I think I should take them all home and sit them down properly, it is going to be a shock for them and I don't want them to do anything they will regret later." Mr Weasley informed them.
"Ok thank you dad, we will see you soon I hope, the doctors want to keep me in for a few hours and monitor me and the baby, but then I will be going home with Remus, as long as I rest for a few days." Replied Ginny.
Lupin shook Mr Weasley's hand again and also thanked him, then when Mr Weasley was just about at the door, Lupin walked over to him and asked him something very quietly. Mr Weasley nodded his head in approval and walked from the room.
Lupin then closed the door and sat back down on the bed next to Ginny taking her hand in his and gently kissing her.