Harry and Ginny decide to tell everyone she is pregnant … at Chess Club

Song: Light in the Hallway by Pentatonix

Ginny: Hey baby

Harry: Hey honey. You okay?

Ginny: Just a little nervous

Harry: It is going to be fine

Ginny: Wish you could come with me this afternoon

Harry: Put me on speaker if you need me

Ginny: Love you

Harry: Love you more

Today had been a day filled with distractions. Harry was called into work early and she was running behind with her writing. Ginny should be typing on her keyboard trying to meet her deadline, but she wasn't. She was tracing her finger over messages from Harry on her mobile instead. It was all she could seem to concentrate on. She should be writing a follow up on Tempest in a Teapot's Grand Opening but, she was staring at a fuzzy black and white picture.

Her appointment had gone better than expected. Visual proof that their baby was still there and she was safely into her second trimester. The doctor had cautioned her about caffeine and diet. She could handle that. As long as this little miracle stayed put, she could handle anything.

Ron: Sis, you okay

Ginny: I'm fine

Ron: Are you sure?

Ginny: I'm better than fine

Ron: What's up?

Ginny: Nothing

Ron: Are you sure you are okay

Ginny: I'm fine, I promise

Ron: Promise?

GInny: Promise

Harry was waiting for a call. Not from Ginny, but from Ron. His best friend was worried about his wife. That was understandable with all that had been going on over the last few months. Keeping quiet about her pregnancy was wearing on both of them. He hated keeping things from Ron, but he had to honor her fear.

Ron had noticed Ginny looking tired and not herself, but most of the others had not. They had gotten good news from the doctor this afternoon and Ginny was finally ready to let everyone know. They were going to call Molly and Arthur before they headed to The Bishop's Brew to tell their friends. All he had to do was avoid telling Ron before then. As long as the nosey red-headed didn't call, he was going to be fine.

Ginny: Are you going to be there tonight?

Hermione: Yes, Ron is picking me up from work

Ginny: Good. Is everybody going to be there?

Hermione: As far as I know. What's going on?

Ginny: Nothing. Just checking to see who was coming tonight

Hermione: Gin?

Ginny: What?

Hermione: What is going on?

Ginny: Nothing. Why?

Hermione: Ginerva Molly Weasley Potter…You are up to something…

Ginny grinned as she watched Hermione's message fade. Now she would not be the only one distracted for the rest of the afternoon. Looking up at the blank document on the screen, Ginny began to type her follow up article to the feature piece she had done on Tempest in a Teapot.

The tea house had taken off and Neville and Luna were considering expanding the hours to keep up with the customers. Tempest has also helped the greenhouse and Gran's Bower was almost ready to start hosting events. Ginny shook her head as she thought about the events that lead to the creation of Tempest in a Teapot. She couldn't wait to get this article finished and head home. She and Harry had a phone call to make before the headed to Chess Club tonight.

Ron: Can you help me with something tonight?

Harry: Before, during, or after Chess Club?

Ron: During

Harry: Sure…I can help you lose a few games of chess

Ron: Wishful thinking, but no

Harry: What's up?

Ron: Asking Hermione to marry me

Harry: Really?

Ron: Yeah

Harry: What do you need me to do

Ron: Film it without her knowing

Harry: We might have to plan a bit for that

Ron: Can you figure it out between now and 6?

Harry: Where will you be in BB?

Ron: At the table with the girls.

Harry: I'll try to get it set up before you get there. I'll get Gin to help

Ron: Not a word to Gin.

Harry: Why?

Ron: Because she will let it slip before I am ready

Harry: She can keep a secret

Ron: This one is too important. I want to surprise her too.

Harry: Do you have the ring?

Ron: I've had it for a long time

Harry walked into their flat and set his case down beside the front hall closet. Ginny was asleep in the sofa. He hated to wake her, but they had a phone call to make before they went to the Bishop's Brew. He knew she was nervous about the entire pregnancy, but she was not going to be able to hide her belly much longer and her mother needed time to plan for this grandbaby. Besides, she had to tell her mum before her brother or Molly would never bake for him again..

Harry settled beside her on the sofa and placed his hand over Ginny's stomach. "Honey, wake up. It's time to call Mum," he whispered as he kissed her forehead. "The sooner you wake up the sooner we get to go to Chess Club. We are not the only ones planning a surprise tonight."

Ginny mumbled and tucked Harry's hand into hers. "Not done with my nap. The picture is on the table."

Harry chuckled as he kissed her forehead again. "Honey, you have to let go of my hand so I can get the picture." He stood up and tried to leave the couch. "Let go, love. I'll be right back."

"Just send her a picture of the picture. We will be able to hear her scream from here without the phone." Ginny's sleepy voice drifted up from the sofa. " If we call her, we will never get to Chess Club tonight. Ron better be proposing tonight. He has had that ring forever."

Molly: Harry, what am I looking at?

Harry: A sonogram

Molly: Of what?

Harry: What do you think?

Molly: This had better not be a joke

Harry: No ma'am

Molly: Are you sure?

Harry: The doctor assures us she has made it through the first trimester with flying colors

Molly: Why hasn't she called me?

Harry: She is taking a nap

Molly: Come to the house tomorrow. Let her sleep right now. You both are going to need it

Harry held the door open as Ginny made her way into the Bishop's Brew. "I'll go place our order while you get the table set up," he said as he set her bag down beside the table. "What do you want to drink tonight since caffeine is out for the next few months?"

"I guess I will have the decaf version of my usual. I will have to get used to it. Doctor's orders," Ginny sighed as she sat down at the table. "You don't have to hover tonight. Go play chess and enjoy yourself. I'll get Hermione where you can do what you need to to help my brother tonight."

"I have no idea what you are talking about," Harry grinned. "I am just going to put in our order and set up my chess board. You can keep staring at your new background on your desktop."

"I bet they don't even notice the wallpaper on your mobile." Ginny smiled and watched Harry walk away. "First one to get the question wins."

"Wins what?" his question floated back to her table. "It has to be a good prize."

"The joy of their discovery," Ginny whispered. "And no dishes for a week."

Harry: All set

Ron: Is everyone there?

Harry: Not yet but they will be

Ron: I am picking her up from work in a few minutes.

Harry: Nev says to get what you asked for out of his car before you come in

Ron: Thanks

Harry: Does he know?

Ron: Yes. I had him make up something for me

Harry: Just hurry and get here. We have a surprise for you, too.