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Told in Drabbles of at Least 100 words, Max 1000 words.
Ron was more concerned than ever. Ron was now always watching closely to the small boy. There was something off about him. It gave a chill to his spine and it wouldn't leave. He peeked outside in the gardens where Hermione and Tom were sitting across a blanket and Hermione was lecturing him on potions. They had both their wands out to the side to practice techniques in wand casting.
Ron ran his fingers through his ginger hair and decided to wash his hair in the sink. It felt nice with the warm water running over his scalp. It definitely made the headache go away. His family was coming over later this evening for dinner and to meet Tom for the first time which included his mum, dad, brothers, and sister. To be honest he was nervous. What would they think of him? Would they have the same feelings of anxious he had when meeting Tom. On the other hand, was he just playing the part of the worried husband a bit too obnoxiously?
Ron tried to think of many reasons why Tom made him...uneasy. However, he just couldn't put his finger on it. Tom seemed to change into the perfect son these last couple of weeks. He spoke a bit more and smiled rarely instead of not at all. What most concerned Ron about Tom was the boy's new fascination with his wife. It was as if Tom wanted to spend as much time as possible with Hermione. At first, he thought he was just warming up to them. However, Tom gave no attention to Ron himself. Just for her. Tom would give him small hints that Ron only noticed when Hermione was not looking.
He could see it in Tom's eyes. The way he stared at her. The way he watched her. When they first woke up and had a cup of coffee and tea, Tom would trudge slowly to her and take her hand in his own. He would then ask if they would practice more today or if they were going to back to Diagon Alley. In addition, of course his wife loved all the attention and was pleased only to give the child attention. She had wanted what she wanted for a long time after all. A child.
Ron dried his hair and watched them again from the window above the sink. Tom had fallen asleep on her lap and she was rubbing his back. Most likely humming to him as well.
Even with all these concerns, he didn't tell his wife. He would just keep a close eye on them both.
Ron walked outside towards them and smiled. Hermione was glowing and Ron couldn't take his eyes off her. Hermione looked at him and put her finger to her lips in a hush motion.
Ron kissed her and ran his hand through her curls. "Come on dearest, let's go inside." He went to take Tom off her but she insisted that she carry him.
"Will you grab our things for me? What would you like for dinner? I have a big feast to start making with all the Weasleys coming over," she lightly giggled.
Ron picked up their wands and the cloth they were sitting on. "No need dearest. My mother has everything and more on the way. We just have to tinker in the kitchen to make it more accommodating with everyone."
Hermione nodded and hugged Tom to her, still humming and rubbing his back as she went inside.
Ron walked slowly behind and and watched as Tom twitched and opened his eyes. He was staring at Ron from behind Hermione with his head on her shoulder. Ron thought he was seeing things but he wasn't. He saw Tom slightly wrap his arm around her neck a bit tighter. It seemed like a simple gesture, but for Ron it spoke volumes. It seemed now Ron would have to fight just a bit harder for his wife's attention.
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