A/N: Sorry I didn't write for so long. I lost my inspiration for a lot of my stories and have been really busy with school. Anyway, I am trying to keep writing. This chapter is basically filling in some necessary information that was left out in the first chapter. This is just setting the stage. Also, in the last chapter Cho said Hermione was farther along that she was. It was a typo. Cho is 3 months and about 2 weeks. Hermione is just a little under 3 months.

Chapter 2

Cho went back to the Ravenclaw table and Hermione pulled out a Potions book to start reading. Harry and Ron exchanged looks, before over enthusiastically discussing Quidditch with the other boys. Ginny narrowed her eyes in suspicion, planning to talk to Harry and her brother as soon as dinner was over.

Hermione couldn't concentrate on her book, Malfoy's scream echoing in her mind- Who would sleep with Mudblood Granger, Harry's surprise, and the expression on Ron's face. So, she was quite happy when Professor Dumbledore stood to make his speech. She was barely paying attention, until the toad-lady fake coughed and stood. Hermione stared, disbelieving, her mind going into overdrive. The Ministry was interfering at Hogwarts! Finally "Professor" Umbridge sat down and Professor Dumbledore could continue his speech. Hermione stopped paying attention again. They were dismissed and Hermione robotically guided the first years to the dormitory.

Once they reached Gryffindor tour most of the younger students went upstairs to get ready for bed. Older students claimed the best chairs and sofas around the fire, preparing to make use of a rare night without homework. They would catch up with one another late into the night. Hermione found Harry and Ron before they could head upstairs. She led them into a corner of the Common Room, preparing to be inundated with questions.

Both boys looked at her without speaking. Hermione felt herself tearing up again. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you all earlier. Cho deserved to know first. Please understand, Cedric was nervous and got drunk. And, and, I didn't realize how strong my drink was. We never would have done something like that normally. It's no excuse really. I'm just trying to explain. Please, don't be mad. I had one giant mistake. But I need your help."

Harry leaned over and hugged Hermione and a moment later Ron did the same.

"Cho and I are both due in February. She could even be March. I will definitely be late February, though. Our school robes should hid it for a bit, but everyone will know eventually. It's wrong to hide it from the rest of the Weasleys though. I'll tell Ms. Weasley during a Hogsmeade weekend. Do you think she would Floo into the Three Broomsticks if we ask her?"

"Of course," Ron assured Hermione.

Hermione gave him a tight smile. I'll tell George and Fred in person, but I'll ask Mrs. Weasley to tell the other Weasleys for me. And Ginny…"

"I'll go get her. She deserves to know Hermione," Harry urged.

"Thanks Harry. Could you get the twins too? I'd rather do it on my terms instead of having them prank it out of me."

Harry pulled Ron away from Hermione and went to look for Ginny. Hermione sat still glad the day was almost over. The twins and Ginny arrived much too soon for her liking.

"Hey guys," Hermione said, shifting nervously.

"You looked liked you are admitting to committing murder," George joked.

"Who did you kill?" George cut in.

Ginny was in no mood for jokes. "Was there any truth in what Malfoy said in the Great Hall?"

Hermione blushed red. And for once the twins were speechless. Ginny launched into giggly girl mode instantly. "So was Cedric good?"

Fred and George finally regained their power of speech. "Ginny, we don't want to hear this."

"Fine." Ginny muttered.

"Well that's not all. It was a drunken one night stand. He cheated on Cho and we are both pregnant," Hermione finally forced out.

Ginny looked even more excited and let out a happy squeal, before embracing Hermione. "Congratulations, Hermione!!!"

"Thanks Ginny," Hermione said, happy that her baby was so accepted.

"So, Granger, you're going to be a Mom," George and Fred said together.

"Yes, I am," replied Hermione.

"And you will be a great one," Ginny promised.

"Thanks, Gin. That means a lot to me," Hermione said.

"So, do you have any pregnancy books yet?" Ginny asked with a laugh. The boys sensing the conversation was shifting over to girl time, walked back to where their friends were waiting.

Fred and George were both shocked and couldn't wait to see what happened when the rest of Hogwarts figured out. But neither of them would say a word. The twins were good at keeping secrets to say the least. If they weren't none of their pranks would come into effect.

"Any names yet, Hermione?" Ginny asked once the boys were out of hearing.

"No. I couldn't see past telling you, the twins, Harry, Ron, and Cho," Hermione admitted.

"Sheesh, is there anyone you haven't told?" Ginny asked.

"Your mom and the rest of Hogwarts," Hermione said, unhappily.

"Do the professors know? Imagine Snape's face if you walked into his classroom with a baby in your arms!" Ginny laughed and so did Hermione.

"Only Madam Pomfrey, Dumbledore, and McGonagall know. And Ginny I'll describe Snape's expression to you when it happens. Do you think I would miss class just because I had a baby?" Hermione asked.

"You'll have to miss a bit of class," Ginny reminded her.

"Just a bit," Hermione said, airily. Ginny rolled her eyes.

"I can't believe it Hermione. And Cedric Diggory, too. Do his parents know?" Ginny asked concerned.

"Not yet. I'll tell them when the baby is born. I'm too scared to do it now. Maybe I Floo over to their house during winter break," Hermione planned. "Please come with me Ginny. And Cho can come too, if she wants."

"Sure Hermione," Ginny agreed, "let's get to bed though. You don't want to fall asleep during your first day of classes."

"Thanks for everything, Ginny," Hermione replied.

"What are friends for?" Ginny replied, with a smile, before heading up the stairs to her bedrooms. Hermione grabbed a nearby blanket, not yet ready to face the girls in her dorm." I'll go upstairs in a minute. Once everyone falls asleep." Hermione decided, before closing her eyes for a quick nap.

That sofa in the corner was where Lavender found her the next morning, much to Hermione's displeasure.

A/N: Well, there it is. Please review!! Thank you for reading!