A/N: Disclaimer, see Chapter 1. Thanks to everyone who's reviewed, favorited, and followed! I appreciate all the love and support. Prompts used this chapter: the color lemon

Chapter 6

"Hermione, Andromeda is here!" Harry shouted up the stairs.

Turning, he smiled at Andromeda before scooping Teddy into his arms. "How's my little godson doing?" he asked, rubbing his nose against Teddy's. The younger boy giggled in his arms.

"Teddy's been good. A bit fussy lately though," Andromeda said, taking a seat.

Harry nodded. "So what prompted the unexpected visit?"

Andromeda just smirked a bit. "I wanted to stop by; do I really need a reason?"

He cocked his head to the side, arching his eyebrow. "I suppose not, but I just assumed it had something to do with the pregnant witch upstairs." He knew he was being a bit bold and Hermione would kill him if she ever found out he was meddling but he'd take his chances.

Andy's eyes flashed with emotion for a moment before she schooled her features once more. "I don't know what you're talking about, Harry," she said, avoiding his gaze.

Harry simply chuckled. "Whatever you say, Andromeda." The moment her eyes flashed with emotions at the mention of Hermione, he knew. He knew that this wasn't all one sided. And that small fact made him very happy.

Hermione came down the stairs, smiling when she saw Andromeda and Teddy.

"Andy, what are you doing here?" she asked, hugging the older witch.

"Just thought I'd stop by to check on you," Andromeda said, smiling at her affectionately. She took in Hermione's appearance. "Why do you have splotches of yellow all over your clothes and skin?"

Hermione blushed. "I've been painting the baby's room. And it's not yellow, it's lemon."

"Lemon? It sure looks like yellow."

Hermione crossed her arms. "For goodness's sake, it's lemon!"

Harry snickered.

"Shut up, Harry" she said, sending him a glare.

"We fought about the colors earlier too," Harry explained to Andromeda. "Personally, I don't see a difference between yellow and lemon, but she does."

"Ahh," Andromeda said. "Well, I don't have anything to do so I'd love to help out."

"Really?" Hermione asked, her eyes lighting up.

"Yes, now come on; let's see the little girl's room."

"I'll watch Teddy; maybe take him to the park?" Harry suggested, holding onto the squirming little boy.

"Thank you, Harry, I appreciate it," Andy said, gently touching his shoulder. She then turned, following Hermione upstairs. "You know, for a pregnant woman, you're still moving about rather quickly," Andy commented once they reached the right floor.

Hermione blushed. "Yes, well, I've been trying to stay active. I don't want to gain too much weight."

"Nonsense," Andy said, waving her hand. "You'd be beautiful no matter what you weigh."

Hermione blushed. "Yes, well, this is the baby's room," she said, pushing open the door. "I've cast a charm so there are no paint fumes."

"Clever girl," Andy commented, stepping inside. Two of the walls were already bright yellow… err, lemon. "Why did you choose this color?"

Hermione looked around, biting her lip. "Because it's happy. Lemon is a happy color, and I want everything surrounding this baby to be happy."

Andromeda nodded. She knew what had happened to Hermione would follow her for the rest of her life, but she wanted a better future for her daughter.

"Exactly," Hermione responded.

Andy blushed, not realizing she had said that bit out loud.

"You're right though, no need to be ashamed. I was raped, and that's something that'll never go away. But I'm going to do the best I can to make sure my little girl wants for nothing… and that's she's happy."

Andromeda smiled at her. "You're going to be a lovely mother."

She blushed once more. "Thank you, Andy."

"And the color lemon really is perfect. I can feel the warmth and the sunshine flowing into the room all ready. It's filled with positive energy."

Hermione beamed. "That's what I had hoped for."

"Now let's get painting," Andromeda said, picking up a paintbrush.

The two of them finished a few hours later.

Hermione went to sit down on the floor but somehow ended up landing in the bucket of paint. It splattered everywhere.

"Ugh," she said, trying to wipe it off of her face. "I'm seriously so clumsy."

Andromeda chuckled. "That's what happens when you're pregnant. You're body's balance is thrown off. Here, let me get that for you." She crouched down, her hand gently touching Hermione's face.

She trembled under her touch.

Gently, she wiped away the splotches of paint with one hand while the other cradled her face.

Hermione looked up in Andromeda's eyes and felt her heart stop. Their faces were only inches apart and Hermione was dying to close the distance between them.

It seemed Andromeda could read her mind before once she stopped rubbing the paint off, she looked at Hermione.

Hermione blinked quickly, afraid to fully close her eyes.

Andromeda leaned forward, brushing her lips against Hermione's.

The kiss only lasted a few seconds, but it was enough for both of them.

To Andromeda, it felt like she had finally found someone she could spend the rest of her life with. She knew Ted would be happy for her, Merlin rest his soul.

And to Hermione, the three second kiss was enough to turn her world upside down. It felt like every inch of her was on fire, and she immediately wanted more.

But alas, Andy pulled away.

Hermione exhaled deeply. "That was…"

"Yes, it was," Andy replied, smiling.

Hermione felt her cheeks grow hot. "Again?" she whispered, her lips now inches away once more.

"Again," Andy repeated, a bit more firmly.

The distance between them closed once more. Hermione wrapped her arms around Andy's neck, while the older woman cupped Hermione's face.

The two of them kissed passionately in the lemon color room, their positive energy swirling around them. The magic seeped into the walls, making the baby's room more special than it already was.

Neither of the woman noticed the magic though as they were each too caught up with the feel of passion and love between them.