'Hey babe.' Fred ginned, as he sat down next to me.

It was the day after the scan and I was catching up on my homework. I had my feet on the coffee table and my transfiguration book was lying open on my lap. I was sitting in the corner of the crowded common room. Due to the pouring rain, it was of students. Meaning, it was noisy, cramped and stuffy. I was sitting in large armchair near the portrait hole, staying out of everyones way. I didn't want to be bothered, and forutantly everyone seemed to be respecting my privacy. I didn't know how much studying I'd get done with the baby. I knew I'd need some time off school after the birth, but hopefully, I'd be back in school quickly and in time for exam preparation. The baby was due in the spring, sometime mid April, and the exams would be in June. Hopefully I'd be fine.

Suddenly the portrait hole beside me swung open, and Fred clambered through. He grinned as he spotted me, and I stood up to hug him tightly.

He sat down in my chair, pulling me down onto his lap. The common room was so crowded there were no spare seats, so I had no other choice than to sit on Fred's lap. Not that I was complaining of course.

Harry and Ron were sitting at a nearby table, both sitting on two of the squishy arm chairs.

I'd watched Ron's expression change as Fred entered the room. He gritted his teeth and turned a deep shade of red. Harry had obliviously continued to talk to Ron, but it was obvious Ron wasn't listening. He was too busy staring menacingly out the window.

He must have really hated Fred. I felt so bad, for tearing the family apart. But I couldn't help falling in love with the wrong brother. Could I?

'What are you looking at, Hermione?' Fred asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

'Nothing, I thought I saw something outside the window' I lied.

'Oh, okay.' Fred smiled, clearly believing me.

Making sure to keep my voice hushed.

'I think we should start discussing baby names' I said, changing the subject casually.

'Okay, cool' Fred replied smiling.

'How about Electra?' I asked. 'I think it's pretty.'

'I don't, it makes me think of sand...' Fred trailed off.

'Sand?' I asked raising my eyebrows.

'Well, it all happened when we were creating Canary Creams...' Fred started to explain.

'Okay, there's no need to explain I don't think I want to know.' I cut him off.

'What about Mia?' Fred asked, looking proud he'd thought of a name himself.

'It's pretty, but I don't think it's the 'perfect' name.' I explained kindly. 'What about Marilyn?'

Fred opened his mouth to reply, but was cut off.

'Discussing baby names are you?' Ron hissed.

He was standing behind me. I guessed he must have gotten up whilst we were talking. I saw Harry standing a few feet away, watching Ron closely, ready to grab him, if he tried to attack Fred, again.

'Yes, we were.' I told him haughtily.

'Actually, Hermione had a scan yesterday, and we're having a girl.' Fred told his brother.

Ron scowled, and then turned to face the rest of the common room.

'Hey guys! I want to make an announcement.' Ron shouted loudly trying to get everyone's attention.

Everyone turned to face Ron, looking curious. The common room was immediately silent. We may be the house of the brave, but everyone in the house loved gossip, news and rumours.

I watched open mouthed, as he paused.

'I just thought I'd tell you all, that Hermione is pregnant!' Ron announced, plastering a fake smile on his face.

The whole common room turned to face me. Everyone was wearing a different expression. Surprised, shocked, happy, confused, and in Neville's case scared. I smiled weakly and nodded, confirming what everyone was thinking.

There was an awkward silence, which was broken by someone shouting.

'Who's the father?'

'I am' Fred announced proudly, standing up.

Suddenly all the girls in the common room rushed forward and started asking me questions about the baby's gender, and giving me idea's for a name. Whilst most of the boys just nodded in congratulations before going back to whatever they were doing.

Eventually the girls began to drift away one by one.

But Ron still stood rooted to the spot, glaring at Fred. He clearly had not expected his plan to backfire.

Suddenly he was abushed by Lavender. She grinned widely at him, before trying to start a conversation.

'Isn't it wonderful Won Won?' Lavender squealed in her squeaky voice. Wrapping her arms around his waist. Clearly they'd gotten back together.

I watched as Ron shoved off his girlfriends hands, and stomped through the portrait hole.

Lavender stood there, clearly upset. Tears began to build in her eyes, and she started shaking as she sobbed. Seamus rose from a nearby sofa, and tried to comfort her.

'It's okay, Lav.' He said softly. 'You deserve better anyway.'

It had always been obvious Seamus had a soft spot for Lavender. So, when she hugged him tightly, burying her head in his shirt, he blushed a deep crimson, and stroked her hair comfortingly.

Sure, Lavender was a little air headed on times. But, she was still a human being, and still had feelings. Ron had had no right treating her that way. Everyone secretly whispered behind her back that she wasn't worthy to be in Gryffindor. But, the sorting hat is never wrong.

Fred sat down behind me, and I plopped down onto his lap again, feeling his hands immediately snake around my waist.

I sighed loudly, and rested my head lightly on Fred's chest. He stroked my hair gently with his finger tips, gently untangling any knots in my messy curls. I loved it when he ran his fingers through my hair, I don't know why. It just made me feel relaxed.

'So, a baby girl.' Fred whispered.

'Yeah.' I smiled, on Fred's chest, with my eyes closed. 'A baby girl.'