Tick Tock

by joellen818

Every woman and witch hears at some point in their life that their biological clock is ticking. Hermione's is ticking a lot faster and Ron is dragging his feet. What happens when love and friendship intertwine? Can she have the life she wants with the brother of the man she is expected to be with? Starts RxH headed FxH. This is my first HP fic.*Not DH compliant

3. Chapter 3

AN Sorry for the long wait you guys! I have no excuse so on with the show!

"Me, Hermione. I would do it in a heart beat, and by now you can surely say we aren't strangers. Hell if it weren't for George you would easily be my best mate! It's not as if I didn't fancy you for years!"

"Fred, stop joking. I know you are trying to make me feel better but stop please. I don't need to be getting false hope."

Fred was instantly still, "What part of that do you think is a lie Mya? The part where I said I would willingly be the father of your child or where I said I fancied you? One is as equally true as the other. If it hadn't been for Ron's crush on you I would have asked you out after the Battle of Hogwarts. Nothing like having your prat brother save you from a falling wall to get your priorities straight. The second Percy pulled me out of that rubble all I saw was you carrying those hangs through the corridor searching for Harry."

Hermione shook her head not saying anything but not relinquishing her grip on the twin. Fred sighed at her stubbornness. "Mya I know it is a lot to hear right now given everything and I am not expecting a response on my feelings, I know you are happy with Ron. But try to put everything else aside for now and think about YOU for once. Do you want to have a baby?"

She nodded, still not speaking. "I want you to know that I am here for you if want me. I understand not wanting a stranger to father your child, and I can understand if my feelings complicated things for you. I am sorry that it came out the way it did. If nothing else I'm sure George would volunteer."

Finally Hermione spoke, "He might." Taking the opportunity to lighten the mood Fred carried on with, "Even if he is the uglier twin." A smile was the only response he got, and after a few minutes of companionable silence Hermione stood up. "Thanks Freddie, I'm sorry for coming over like this but I knew if nothing else you would make me laugh."

"Mya, you are welcome here anytime. You know that. And I want you to know that I am serious about helping you, at least think about it ok?"

"You know me too well, I was about to say that I needed time to think, about everything. No matter what though I will still be around I promise." And with a hug to her friend's neck she disapperated home.