A month passed before they got word about the clothes. Hermione was approximately 2 months pregnant now. It was Valentine 's Day and she was depressed because she expected to be with Draco for Valentines. McGonagall sent an owl to Hermione to meet with her in her office by 9 o'clock that morning and to bring Ginny. They went to her office and she gave them that day to go get new clothes.

"I've already gained weight, that's not normal is it?" she asked.

"Some people put on a lot of water weight, in your case I'd say that's what it is since you're only about 2 months along", McGonagall explained.

"Okay, thanks Professor", she said and her and Ginny walked down to Hogsmeade to a store called Madam Perkins' Casual Dress Shop. They never knew this place was here. Apparently this is where they made the Hogwarts uniforms and then sent them to Diagon Alley to be sold. They were allowed in today because of the situation.

They went into the store and the lady at the desk asked if she was Hermione Granger. Hermione nodded and the lady waved her over. Professor McGonagall filled me in on the situation; here are the school uniform and robes, extra-large for when you get a belly. And I've set aside some of my favorite maternity clothes for you to look at", she said leading them into the back room.

"Wow, this is incredibly nice of you", Hermione smiled. Ginny nodded.

"Oh, it's nothing. I heard about the incident on the radio but McGonagall filled me in on the rest and I'm just happy to be able to help", she smiled as Hermione and Ginny looked through the piles of clothes.

"These are so beautiful", Hermione gushed at some of the tops. Ginny nodded and showed Hermione some pants.

"You know what dear, take the lot. Free of charge", Madam Perkins said. Hermione and Ginny froze.

"No, I can't. This must be a few hundred galleons", she said.

"Aye. But I want you to have them. Consider it my gift to you, someone having a touch go of it. This will make things a little easier. And I've sent up all of my infants clothes that I was keeping here from when my babies were small. I have a boy and a girl, 4 and 6 years old, so they're newer clothes as well. McGonagall will give them to you at the end of term", she finished.

"Wow. That's too much, I insist, please let me pay for at least some of it", Hermione begged.

"And I insist, no. All I want for payment is to see a smile and get a thank-you", she said.

Hermione smiled and had tears forming in her eyes. She gave Madam Perkins a huge hug and thanked her.

"You're welcome dearie", she said waving as they left the shop. Hermione and Ginny still couldn't believe it. They decided to go to a restaurant and have a nice Valentines lunch together. After that they went back up to the school. They manage to get up to the girls dormitory in the Gryffindor tower and hide the bags under Hermione's bed. They decided to go out for a walk after and when they left the common room, Draco was there, waiting for her. She turned around quickly and started walking the other way.

"Hermione, please wait. I know you don't wanna look at me. I just need to know, are you pregnant?" He asked. Hermione stood there for a minute before answering.

"No. The test came back negative. So don't worry", she said. She stood there a moment longer and walked away. Ginny following.

"You're not gonna tell him?" Ginny whispered.

"No, I can't ruin his life any more than I already have", Hermione whispered back. Ginny nodded, though she thought Draco deserved to know, but she wouldn't say anything because it's not her place. They walked around the grounds for a few minutes but it got to cold so they wandered around inside instead. Then went to dinner at 5:00pm.

Another 3 months passed, putting Hermione at 5 months pregnant and really showing. Hermione, Ginny and some of the teachers were the only ones who knew. Ginny never said anything to Harry and Hermione was grateful. Only a month left until graduation and then she would be free. The weirdness from the beginning of the year had stopped and she wondered if it was all Lucius' doing, to show everyone, especially Draco, that he was coming after him. And nothing bad or weird has happened since the incident during Christmas Holidays.

Hermione put on the extra-large robes as she had done every morning for the past month or so. She didn't think it would conceal her belly as much as it did. And no one figured it out, she was so thankful for that. She still went to see Madam Pomfrey once a week. Every Wednesday afternoon, during her free period. Talking helped. And every couple weeks she would do tests to make sure the baby was fine. She had to go see Madam Pomfrey now, so she was on her way down. Ginny usually came with her, as she also had a free period.

"If you want to know the sex of the baby, we can find out now if you'd like", she told Hermione. Hermione thought about it for a minute.

"No. I want it to be a surprise", she said. She was getting used to the idea of being a mother. She was sort of happy about it. She wished she was older, but it happened and she'll live with it.

"Good idea", Ginny smiled.

Draco still moped around about Hermione, none of his old friends cared, they thought it was hilarious that Lucius had tried to off him and Hermione. He spent most of his time in his room, reading or looking at pictures. He wished Hermione would change her mind, but he knew once her mind was made up, that was it. And that's one of the many things he loved about her. He gave her a lot of time and space, but he felt he should try to talk to her again. So he did. He pulled her aside one night after dinner.

"I can't do this", she said trying to walk away.

"Please. Listen to me?" She stood and waited. "Look, I will always love you; there is no other girl for me. I understand you might need more time, but know, I will always be ready and waiting for whenever you're ready", he finished and walked away. This caused Hermione to cry. Ginny saw and ran up to her and walked back to Gryffindor tower with her.