Newest chapter for this story, have planned it all out now so definetly where it is going; finally. If it said that I had updated earlier but it didn't show a new chapter that's because I accidently deleated an old one and then had to put it back on ahaha. Hope you like the chapter :D
Change is Soon
"This can't be happening," Hermione moaned as she looked at the stick in her hand; positive. Hermione placed her hand once more over her stomach as she rested her head on the bathroom wall. She didn't know whether to be happy or sad with the results. She knew that she would eventually have to fall pregnant because they would need to have a child but she didn't expect to have one so early. She looked at the pregnancy test once more as it told her how long she had been pregnant for. "Three weeks, so that means the first night of the honeymoon," she whispered remembering the night so well. They hadn't thought about the risks of pregnancy at that moment of time.
Hearing someone heading up the stairs she sat frozen on the floor listening carefully.
"Hermione are you up here?" It was Ginny so she relaxed a little.
She knew she had to tell someone the news but she just wasn't ready to tell the boys and their entire family, which were all down stairs celebrating their Christmas party. Though the trio had visited their parents over Christmas there were still gifts to be handed out and they had decided the best way to do it was to throw a party just after Christmas. Everyone was there, all three sets of family as well as all their friends.
"I'm in the bathroom Gin the door is unlocked." She told the red head, as she rose slowly off her knees to sit on the toilet seat.
Ginny poked her head around the door to see Hermione was holding something in her hand, and she didn't look so happy. It took a few seconds for her to work out was in her hand.
"Are you?" Hermione nodded.
"Oh Ginny I don't know how I feel about it, I mean I know we have to have a child because of the law but I never wanted one this early. We only got married about three weeks ago I wish I'd fallen pregnant a year into the marriage, at least that way things would be in more of a routine, we're still finding our place in our marriage. I don't know if I can do this." Ginny had closed the door behind her as Hermione talked, looking at her friend she smiled sadly at her.
"I know you Hermione and you are ready for this child, you will be perfectly fine I promise. I mean sure everyone gets nervous but there is nothing we can do. We have to do this. You've got two boys downstairs that will worship you I don't think they will care when you have a child. And don't worry you're not alone we'll do this together." As she finished she placed her hand on her stomach looking Hermione in the eye.
"Oh my word; Ginny are you really. Congratulations does Neville know?"
"Thanks and yeah I told him the other day but other than him you are the first to know. I haven't dared tell my mum about it yet. You know what she is like," the two shared a smile.
"How far along are you now mine says three week?"
"Seven weeks, which will make me at least a month ahead of you?" "Hermione I want to ask you something, you have been my best friend for so many years and I want to know if you'll be the God mother to my child when I have him or her," Hermione sat silently for a second before hugging the younger witch in front of her.
"Ginny I would love that! Of course I'll be the Godmother thank you for asking me,"
"You are very welcome and thanks for saying yes. We're thinking about asking Harry to be Godfather. You know what, I've even had the scan to see the baby, Madam Pomfrey performs it, she told me it's what Muggles do, it was really weird I could see right into my stomach and there was a baby in there. She also told me that she has been paired with Alistair Moody. Can you imagine it Mad-eye and Pomfrey." Hermione grimaced at the thought.
"Not particularly, but hey it did say everyone over 15."
"I'm surprised it's so low." Ginny said all of a sudden.
"I'm not there was many lost in the war and the Wizarding world has lost so many the population will have shrunk vastly meaning they need a vast growth quickly, there for allowing the law to be aged at 15. I bet the law will change once the population goes back up, because they'll be over populated."
"I never saw it like that you've got a good point going on there. But now back to the matter at hand, when are you going to tell the boys?"
"I think I'll do it in January I need to get my head around the situation first. Ginny please don't tell anyone,"
"Don't worry Mione I won't utter a word," Hermione thanked her friend. "But I do think you should go back down to the party before everyone notices you have disappeared. When I left Bellatrix was challenging Lucius to an arm wrestle." She said chuckling.
"What type of family of I got myself into." She laughed as they left the bathroom.
The two girls headed down the stairs, Hermione had disposed of the pregnancy test and re-joined the party. Bellatrix was now wrestling with Harry who was losing.
The two girls looked at one another and shuck their heads amused by the whole thing. Seconds later Harry's hand smashed on to the table and he admitted defeat.
"I guess you don't wrestle with a pregnant lady," he joked.
"Especially one that only eats Spinach," Rodolphus told them shaking his head.
"Bellatrix you are the female Popeye," Hermione laughed but only her parents, Harry and Dean got the joke.
"What is a Popeye?"
"Popeye is an old fashioned cartoon character; he would eat a tin of spinach and then would instantly be very muscular with huge biceps. He married Olive Oil." Explained Jane who chuckled as some of the expressions on the pureblood's faces.
The buffet was laid out on the kitchen table, instead of cooking a huge Christmas dinner for everyone Hermione had decided to throw a buffet, her mum had been a huge help and had turned up at the house with several shopping bags filled to the brim with food. The Malfoys and the Zabini's had also brought along several bags of food and now there was a mixture of Muggle and Wizard cuisine.
The kitchen was now open, and everyone wandered inside for food.
Everyone sat around eating the buffet that had been laid out. When everyone first arrived they had done the presents, Hermione could now say she would never run out of Quills after receiving 6. She had received many books in different styles and genres. She was glad not to receive any jewellery or make up as she had very little use for them. She received a new bag and some dress robes. Blaise's parents had bought her an extra gift, a beautiful violet summer dress that had no straps and tightened around her knees.
Hermione looked at the dress that was hung up in the room and realised that by the time summer came around she would be in no fit state to fit in the beautiful dress. She felt a little guilty over it but there was nothing she could do now.
"Hermione come on a walk with me," Bellatrix whispered in her ear. They each took their paper plate stockd high with food and they wandered out of the kitchen. They walked and ate in quiet, staring up at the the night sky that Hermione still didn't understand but she enjoyed the tranquillity of it.
"You enjoying the party?" the raven haired witch asked finally.
"I did actually and I was never one for a party," Hermione said smiling as they neared the bench situated in the far corner of the garden. The weather was cold but the grass which was cool and damp felt nice on her bare feet. "Did you want to talk to me about something?" Hermione asked her.
"I did actually, I want to tell you that you haven't covered up your little secret well enough," Bella smiled at her and Hermione looked confused. "You were looking at the dress the Zabini's had bought you and I could see a difference in you, you were very happy with the purchase when you first unwrapped it but you look at it now with sadness. This was after you disappeared up stairs for 20 minutes to be followed by the young Weasley girl, whose name I've forgotten. Just admit it Hermione Malfoy Zabini that you are pregnant."
"How did you know?"
"Simple, because I went through the exact same emotions when I first discovered I was pregnant. The first person I told was Narcissa and I was an emotional wreck. I wasn't ready I didn't think I could do it. I was scared but now I'm still scared but also looking forward to it."
"I feel like that, I just wish it would have been longer in the marriage, I've been married for three weeks and now in about nine months' time there'll be a baby here. What if we're not old enough to do this?"
"I don't think it has anything to do with how you old you are; I think it's down to how mature you are. I understand that it will be hard but you can do it. You'll be able to cope, the nights will be long but that baby is going to be the most precious thing in your life." Hermione looked at Bellatrix and smiled.
"Have you decided on the name for your daughter yet?" Hermione asked her.
"Yep Morticia Adrianna Lestrange, I think it suits us if I'm honest," Hermione nodded agreeing.
"You won't tell anyone about me being pregnant will you, I need to get my head around the situation before everyone knows."
"Don't worry I'll say nothing. But the first people you should tell are Blaise and Draco. I may not have been their for much of Draco's childhood but the boy hates secrets. I know he won't like it if you keep it from him for too long."
"I'll tell him soon I just need a couple of days,"
"I think you will be fine Hermione, the brightest witch of your generation I don't think you'll have anything to worry about it,"
"I'm glad you have so much confidence in me,"
"Somebody has too, now let's get back inside the cold will do nothing for us," Agreeing with the ex Deatheater she followed her back into the crowded house.
As the hours ticked by more and more people left and the house became quieter. Half an hour before Midnight the three sets of parents, Bellatrix and Rodolphus were the last people in the house, they were all getting ready to leave the young married couple to tidy and get some rest.
"This time next year things may be completely different," said Narcissa chuckling kissing Hermione on the cheek.
"I think you might be right, there'll be a baby around," Hermione said as Bellatrix eye's widened. "Baby Morticia will be crawling around," When Hermione said this they all realised that things were going to change, but they didn't know how much it would change.
They left the house one by one each saying their goodbyes, once the house was quiet Hermione sat half asleep on the sofa. "Boys I think I'm going to go to bed, the party has just tired me out, and I'll tidy this all tomorrow."
"I think we might just join you," Blaise said kissing behind her ear.
"Yeah what he said," Draco yawned standing and stretching.
"You know were going to have to go through all this again in two weeks for Blaise's birthday,"
"Oh bloody hell," Draco and Blaise moaned as they stood up heading up to bed, pulling Hermione along with them as she continued to laugh at them.
So this chapter was originally about Hermione's birthday but I had so many reviews saying Hermione's born in September and not December so I've tweeked this one chapter so I can get away with it. I'll be going through the whole story soon I'll be picking up on other bits throughout :)