Chapter 6

A week had flown by and it was Ginny's appointment.

"I'm scared," Ginny whispered as they walked into St. Mungo's.

"It will be okay. No matter what happens. We'll make it work," Harry promised her.

"I love you," Ginny said as they stepped up to the receptionist.

"How can I help you?" the woman asked.

"I have an appointment with Healer Mooneye. Ginny Potter," Ginny told her.

"Right. Take a seat in the waiting room. She'll be right with you, Mrs. Potter," the receptionist smiled.

They didn't have a long wait before a nurse called Ginny's name.

"I'm so nervous," Ginny whispered.

Harry rubbed her back soothingly.

"Just take a seat on the table, Mrs. Potter. I'll take your vitals and the Healer should be in soon," the nurse said.

Harry watched silently as the nurse cast a vitals spell, taking Ginny's heart rate, blood pressure, and blood temperature.

The nurse left without another word.

"She seems nice," Harry said.

Ginny snorted, "Be nice."

Harry rolled his eyes.

A couple minutes later the Healer came in.

"How are you today, Mrs. Potter?" Healer Mooneye asked.

"Good," Ginny strained a smile. "Nervous."

"Understandable," the Healer smiled. "All you vitals look good. I see you want to know if you're pregnant."

Ginny nods.

"I'm just going to cast a simple spell. It may tickle a bit. If you're pregnant, my wand will glow gold, if not, it will be a purple color. Okay?" the Healer explained.

Ginny nodded again. Harry stepped up beside her and held her hand.

The Healer cast the spell and Harry and Ginny waited with bated breath.

The wand glowed gold. They both sighed in relief and a grin spread across Harry's face.

"Congratulations are in order," Healer Mooneye smiled at the happy parents.

Ginny squeezed Harry's hand and smiled at him.

"I want to run a few diagnostics and then we'll have you out of here," the Healer said. She cast a few more spells, but Ginny and Harry were oblivious.

"Okay. You're about 2 ½ months along. So, you'll be due mid-April. In about another two months we'll be able to tell you the sex. But, he or she, is a very healthy baby," Healer Mooneye said.

"Thank you, so much," Ginny smiled.

"You're welcome. I'm going to prescribe some prenatal potions. I also will get you a list of what you should and shouldn't eat," Healer Mooneye said. "I will be right back."

As soon as they were alone, Harry pulled Ginny off the table and kissed her.

"You're happy?" Ginny asked.

"Of course. I'm really excited," Harry smiled. "Merlin, I love you."

"I love you, too," Ginny giggled.

"We're having a baby," Harry grinned. "I can't wait to tell everyone."

"Mum will be excited. She's been harping Fred and George to give her grandchildren. Ever since Bill and Fleur had Victoire, she's been on a baby kick," Ginny laughed. "You think your parents will be excited?"

"I don't know. I'm sure. I mean it will be their first grandchild. And they don't have any other kids," Harry said.

A funny look crossed Ginny's face.

"What?" Harry asked.

"Well, technically your parents are still really young. What if they are stuck here in this time, and have another child?" Ginny asked.

Harry crinkled his nose, "Ew."

Ginny laughed.

They got home as everyone was sitting down to lunch. Harry's family and all the Weasley's were there.

"Well, we can tell them all at once this way," Harry muttered to Ginny.

She shrugged, "Makes it easier on us."

"Harry, Ginny, you're back!" Molly called. "Sit, sit, there's plenty to go around."

"Why did you go to St. Mungo's?" George asked Ginny loudly.

Conversation stopped and everyone turned to look at her.

"Are you okay?" Molly asked.

"Fine, mum. How'd you know we were there, George?" Ginny asked.

"Angelina had an appointment. If you must know, we're going to try to have a baby. Angie really wants one, so we wanted to see if we were good to go," George explained.

"Finally," Molly rejoiced.

"Well, we're a step ahead," Ginny grinned. "I'm pregnant."

"Oh, Ginny," Molly cried. She stood up and rushed over to gather her only daughter in a hug.

"Congratulations," Lily smiled. She hugged Harry, and Ginny, when Molly released her to hug Harry.

"Way to go, son," James clapped Harry on the back.

When everyone else finished giving their congratulations, Ginny and Harry were as red as Ginny's hair.

"When are you due?" Molly asked.

"Mid-April," Ginny smiles.

"So, that's why you didn't want to eat much this past week," Arthur said knowingly.

"Honestly, I'm surprised it took you this long," Ron laughed.

Ginny scowled at him, "I'm surprised Hermione hasn't left you yet. Where is she anyway?"

"Work," Ron said. "And what do you mean by that?"

"Ron, that poor girl is going to get tired of waiting for you," Molly said. "You love her. She loves you. Why don't you ask her to marry you yet?"

"Yeah," the rest of the table chorused.

"I…I just don't want to do something we're not ready for," Ron left the table.

"I'll go after him," Harry said.

Harry knocked on Ron's door, "It's Harry. Can I come in?"

"Uh, sure, mate," Ron called.

"What's going on?" Harry asked him.

"I…I don't know. I'm afraid. I'm scared I'll ask Hermione and she'll laugh at me or something," Ron sighed.

"Mate, Hermione loves you," Harry said. "She wants to marry you."

"I know I'm being ridiculous," Ron groaned. "I've just always been so insecure." HE reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring box. "I bought this tow months ago. I even asked her father for permission."

"Why haven't you asked her then? Her dad did say yes, didn't he?" Harry asked.

"Yes, of course," Ron nodded. "I'm just a cowardly git."

"I was afraid when I asked your sister. I nearly passed out. But I knew we loved each other. That got me through," Harry smiled.

"You really think I can do this?" Ron asked.

"Yes," Harry said. "Take her down b the lake. You know she loves it down there. Get on one knee and propose. I expect to see that ring on her finger at dinner."

"Merlin, Harry, be a little more demanding," Ron rolled his eyes.

But Harry knew he'd finally gotten through to Ron.