Chapter Five

Harry spent the next week slowly improving. Draco never did come to visit him but the rest of his friends did. By the time his party came around he was almost totally back to his old self. He was still a little underweight for being almost four months pregnant but Poppy wasn't worrying about it much anymore. Harry would still have to stay at the castle until he reached a healthier weight but he could attend his birthday party.

The party was of course held at the Borrow. All the Weasley's attended except for Percy, who still wasn't speaking to the family. The main members of the Order came as well but most of them didn't stay long. They just came by to wish Harry a happy birthday then were on their ways. Remus and Tonks were really the only ones to stay for the whole thing. Draco and Blaise both came as well which made Harry happy. They'd both been told earlier that week that they weren't the baby's father so he wasn't sure if they'd still come to the party or not. After the party Harry returned to the castle with Lucius and Severus.

Harry spent two more weeks at the castle before Poppy and Severus both deemed him well enough to return to the Borrow. Lucius and Severus would still continue to visit him every few days to make sure that Harry stayed healthy. He'd gotten to the point that he could go almost two days without having any contact with the two older wizards. Harry was kinda sad that he wouldn't be seeing the two men everyday anymore but was also glad he'd be going back to the Borrow. Harry took a portkey back to the Borrow since he really hated using the floo network.

"Oh Harry you look wonderful." Hermione cried when Harry appeared. Harry had finally reached a healthy weight for someone who was four and a half months pregnant and actually looked like he was pregnant finally.

"Thanks 'Mione." Harry replied as he hugged his friend. "The only problem now is I have an entire wardrobe full of clothes that don't fit me. We'll have to go shopping again before school starts so I'll have something to wear until the baby is born."

Hermione giggled. "Alright Harry. Ron and Ginny are going into London to do their school shopping tomorrow so we can go with them. I'm sure Ron would get a kick out of shopping with us in the muggle world." Harry began to laugh at the thought of Ron in a muggle store with him and Hermione.

"What you two laughing about?" Ron asked as he entered the living room.

"Oh 'Mione just said something funny." Harry said through his laughter.

Ron shrugged. "Mum said dinner should be ready in five minutes so you might want to go put your stuff away." Harry nodded and took his bag up to his room. When he came back down everyone was sitting down for dinner.

"Oh sweet Merlin. You almost look like you're pregnant Harry." Molly cried out when she saw Harry. He was wearing a tight shirt and some jeans that showed off his baby bump.

"I am Mrs. Weasley. I'm almost four and a half months pregnant right now. Dumbledore and Madam Pomfrey both felt it was best that few people knew until I was healthy again." Harry replied and took his seat beside Hermione. "Professor Snape and Mr. Malfoy will be coming by every few days to give me my potions and make sure that I'm staying healthy. Madam Pomfrey would do it herself but she's busy getting everything ready for the new term."

"So Harry who's the lucky guy?" Arthur Weasley asked causing Harry to blush.

"I'm still working on that since there are two possibilities. I was with both of them within a very short period of time so we won't know until the baby is born." Harry replied then filled his mouth to prevent having to answer anymore questions.

The Weasley's were shocked by what Harry told them but they remained quiet about the whole thing. After dinner was over Harry returned to his room with Ron and Hermione. George had gone back to his flat at Diagon Alley after Harry was taken to Hogwarts. The three friends spent the rest of the evening talking and playing chess. Harry had actually improved while he'd been at the castle and almost beat Ron a few times.

The next morning Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny all left for Diagon Alley after breakfast. They were meeting Draco at the Leaky Cauldron before going shopping. Draco was shocked when he saw Harry step out of the fireplace. The last time he'd seen him, Harry was still quite thin and pale but now he was practically glowing and actually looked like he ate. Draco was happy to see his friend looking so good.

"Well Harry I'm glad to see you looking so healthy. It seems being at the castle did you quite a bit of good." Draco stated when the group walked up to him.

"Your father and Snape took very good care of me and fattened me up a bit." Harry replied with a smile. "Oh 'Mione make sure I get them some kind of thank you gift today. What do think would be an appropriate gift for them?" Hermione just giggled. "Oh I'm sure I'll know it when I see it. Well I guess it's time to do our shopping."

The group of teens left the pub and started their shopping. Draco and Ginny went one way while Harry, Ron and Hermione went another. The trio picked up all their school books, some new robes for Harry and Ron, and restocked Ron's potions supply before heading to the twin's shop. Fred and George were both busy helping customers when they walked in so they decided to do a little shopping. Harry picked up some more of those truth candies and some items from the twin's spying line while Ron and Hermione picked up some Skiving Snackboxes. Harry was kind of surprised that Hermione actually picked those up but decided not to comment on the fact.

"Harry, Hermione, Ron!" They heard a voice call out behind them as they got in line to pay. They turned around to see Neville Longbottom coming towards them.

"Hey Nev. How's your summer been?" Harry greeted his dorm mate.

"It's been alright. How about you three?"

"Harry got really sick a few weeks back and had to stay at the castle. Madam Pomfrey just released him yesterday. Other then that our summers have been great." Hermione answered as they reached the front of the line.

"Fancy seeing you here. I thought you and Harry finished your shopping weeks ago?" George said as he totaled up their purchases.

"Well since Harry put on a bit of weight while he was recovering we've got to buy him some new clothes that actually fit. Also we hadn't gotten any of our school books yet and Ron hadn't done any of his shopping at all." George looked closely at Harry and finally noticed the faint baby bump under his robes.

"Well that'll be two galleons for everything guys. Have fun shopping." Harry paid George then they left with Neville in tow.

"I've got to get back to my Gran now. I'll see you all on the train." Neville waved good bye to the trio then apparated away.

"Come on guys. We've only got about twenty minutes before we're supposed to meet back up with Draco and Ginny. I want to get in as much shopping as I can before then." Harry whined while pulling Hermione and Ron through the crowds to The Leaky Cauldron.

They took off their robes then headed out into Muggle London. They went to a few stores and Ron was shocked by the stuff Harry picked out. Yes he knew that Harry liked to cross-dress sometimes but he never realized how much Harry actually liked it. Harry bought a large selection of maternity clothes and then also some skirts that he wouldn't be able to wear soon but wanted to have anyways. The three of them also stopped into a baby store to look at the stuff they had. Harry wasn't going to buy anything for the baby until he knew it's sex. He was going to have Madam Pomfrey perform the charm Hermione had told him about once he reached his sixth month

Ron eventually had to drag Harry and Hermione from the baby store so they could get back and meet Ginny and Draco. They were already twenty minutes late and Ron didn't want to be any later. They rushed back to The Leaky Cauldron and found Draco and Ginny waiting impatiently for them.

"What took you so long? You said to be back here at noon and now it's twelve twenty five." Ginny yelled at her brother.

"Sorry Gin. It's my fault. I kept dragging them to more and more stores and not paying attention to the time. Please forgive me." Harry pouted and Ginny's face softened immediately.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you Harry. It's fine that you were a little late. I forgot you had to do some shopping in Muggle London." Ginny gave him a hug to make him stop pouting. "Did you get to finish your shopping?"

"Yeah and then some." Harry replied with a laugh before his stomach began to rumble. "Let's get some lunch before we head back home."

"Good idea Harry." Hermione agreed so they grabbed a table and ordered lunch.