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So it would seem I'm awful at this because I somehow posted ch 1 2xs rather than ch2, so here is ch2!

I have no Beta so all mistakes are on me.

Thank you for reading, let me know what you think

Hermione apparited home and walked up the garden path to her small cottage. After Ron and her married they bought it together with an inheritance she had received from her grandparents. It was small but perfect for their family. After grabbing a glass of water from the kitchen she walked down the hall to her room. On the way she stopped at her 5 year old daughters bedroom and checked on her. Bryony was the spitting image of her dad, from her bright red hair, copious amounts of freckles down to the mischievous grin she almost constantly had. Even in her sleep she seemed to be smiling, almost as if she was up to something or knew something you didn't know yet. Hermione picked her favorite stuffed teddy she had gotten from her uncle George up off the floor and put it under her arm. Then kissed her cheek and headed out into the hall again. Hermione paused outside of Ron's room and smiled as she heard his snoring.

Once in her own room as Hermione got ready for bed she thought of the rather odd turn her evening had taken. Literally the last person she would ever expect to see was the first to find her in her spot. She had been going to the pub for over a year now and had never even been recognized, which she was very thankful for. Oddly enough he wasn't even that unpleasant. He obviously was still the same cocky, smug prat that she remembered but he also had matured to some degree. At the very least the only mocking thing he said to her was the greeting.

Hermione hadn't seen or thought of Draco Malfoy in years. After the war she did prepare a statement to be read to the Wizagmount in his and his mother's defense during their trial's. They had turned themselves in and spent 6 months in Azkaban waiting trial. Hermione's statement, Harry's testimony for both and the fact that they turned themselves in resulted in large fines and a ruling of time served. Lucius had been in the inner circle of Voldemort and for that alone he had received a life sentence.

After the trials the Malfoys had tried to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. The only times Malfoy had been mentioned in the Profit was when he married Astoria Greengrass, they had their first and only child and then again again when she passed just 6 months ago.

As Hermione settled into bed she thought about how the Malfoy she met tonight reminded her more of the lost boy from 6th year rather than the arrogant prat from years 1-5. He had definitely matured and becoming a husband and father had changed him. He had become a rather handsome man was the last thought she had before she fell sound asleep.

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"Are you ready to go see grandad and grandmum? Do you have teddy?" It was 11 o'clock on Sunday which ment they were late for lunch at the Burrow. Hermione smiled as she saw her daughter walk into the living room with her teddy, ready to go. Her daughter's red hair still in the high ponytail from the night before but at least she had changed out of her pj's. "Ron are you about ready?" She added when she still didn't see him.

"Go ahead without me, I'm finishing up something for the shop." He replied from his room.

"Well my love, it looks like it's just you and me for now." Hermione said as she walked up to the fireplace and grabbed her daughter's hand. A few months ago they had decided that Bryony was able to floo on her own since the fireplace was becoming a tight fit for her and a parent. She quickly lost that privilege the following week when she over heard Ron and Hermione talking about George needing to work at the shop rather than attend Sunday lunch. Bryony decided she didn't want to miss seeing her favorite uncle and called out 'The Workshop' as she stepped into the fireplace. Thankfully George had been nearby and heard her come through. He quickly floo called the Cottage to confirm he had her before Hermione could freak out to much. Since then solo floo traveled had been banned indefinitely.

The Burrow was just the same as always, the kitchen was overcrowded and smelt amazing. As they stepped out of the fireplace the Weasley matriarch grabbed Bryony up in a tight hug while George did the same to Hermione.

"Hows my favorite sister?" George asked as he put her back down. ("I heard that!" Yelled Ginny from the other room). Before she could reply Bryony pulled away from Molly and jumped between them into George's now empty arms. She squealed as he threw her up into the air. As the oldest grandchild she was doted upon by everyone but she and her uncle George had a very special connection. They were always up to no good together.

As they were playing Molly hugged Hermione, "Hello dear, how are you?" Before she could answer Molly added, "where is Ron?" Molly asked, worry in her voice once she realized no one else was coming through the floo.

" He sent us on ahead, hes working on something for the shop. He said he'd be by shortly."

Molly shook her head, " I don't know why he decided to go to the shop full time, he was such a good auror..."

"Because he was miserable and while he was a good auror, hes got a good head for business." Harry replied as he walked into the kitchen to hug Hermione. She gave him a grateful smile. Ron had quit the DMLE over a year ago and Molly still mentioned her disappointment every Sunday. It had been an easy decision for Ron, he was gone way more than he liked and always in dangerous situations with the DMLE. He had already been working with George here and there. He had a great mind for strategizing and that made him a great businessman. Working at the shop kept him out of danger, (for the most part, George still had minor explosions occasionally) and it ment he was home every night.

Harry quickly whisked Hermione out of the kitchen before Molly could say any more on the subject. This sunday the living room was extra crowded. Sunday dinners were open invitation however once the children started settling down and making plans and families of their own it was unusual to have everyone home.

This Sunday however everyone had made a point of coming because Percy was bringing his new girlfriend over for the first time. The last time he brought a girlfriend to the Burrow had been a disaster. She was out right rude to everyone. Everyone tried to be polite but in the end it was Molly who had enough and snapped at her. She had been insulting everything all day but then she messed up, she said that the battle of Hogwarts should have been avoided and that all who died fighting got what they deserved. No one admitted it but someone had a burst of uncontrolled magic and set her jumper on fire. After Molly put it out she practically threw the girl out of the house. Percy quickly left and thankfully they hadn't lasted much longer. Percy had been dating Audrey for quite a while now but he had hesitated to bring her home after what happened the last time.

In the living room a glowing Ginny and a very pregnant Angelina sat on the couch talking with Fleur about the best potions to reduce stretch marks and how to best use cushioning charms to make sleeping more comfortable when Hermione and Harry came in.

"Hermione! Tell us what you used, I swear you don't have a stretch mark on you." Angelina called as she saw her sister in law walk in. She also tried to stand in greeting and quickly changed her mind after the second attempt.

"I honestly didn't use anything. I just made sure to drink lots of water and eat healthy." Hermione replied as she sat down next to Ginny. Before Ginny could comment she was interrupted by a knock on the front door followed by Molly squealing,
"They're here!" She yells as she opens the door, "Welcome, Audrey! Welcome! So happy to finally meet you!" And pulls the poor girl into a hug.

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"Overwhelmed yet?" Hermione asks Audrey as she sits next to her on the ground near the paddock. Everyone had moved outside after lunch, Percy and Author were off talking about some new transportation reform at the ministry, Bryony was playing tag to the side with Bilks daughter's. The rest of the men were flying while the ladies sat below watching. At Audrey's nod Hermione added, "it would be hard not to be right? Especially with everyone here, usually it's a little calmer but everyone wanted to meet you. I promise next time will be easier" Hermione noded in understanding. "The Weasley clan is very open and loving, now they have had a chance to get to know you a bit your in. Fair warning, today was a get to know you kind of dinner, next time your fair game. George will try to prank you in some way. He will probably use my daughter so if she's acting innocent realize something is up."

Audrey laughed, "Thanks for the warning. Percy tried to prepare me for today, and for the most part everyone acted like he said they would. I was rather shocked by his mum asking if I want a big family though."

"Sometimes Molly can be a bit much. She means well, she loves her huge family and wants that for her children. She just doesn't understand only having 1 or 2 children. I think she has this expectation of a house full of grandbabies and truth is I don't know its going to happen. Ron and I are not going to have another and she just won't accept it. Every 6 months or so she drop hints about Bryony needing a little brother or sister."

"I guess I understand that, it just shocked me that she was so bold about it. I mean Percy and I, well we haven't even come close to having that conversation." She paused then shook her head a soft blush spreading over her cheeks, "Its obvious she loves being a grandmum. They all dote on Bryony, how old is she?"

Without thinking Hermione replied, "She turned 5 in December. Being the first grandchild she's extra spoiled. When Ron was still an auror Molly and Arthur helped us a lot, the entire family did really. Whenever he was out of town they would take turns watching her for me." After she mentioned Bryony's birthday Hermione could see Audrey doing the math in her head. Its wasn't well known at the time but Hermione was already pregnant when she and Ron married. Hermione decided it was safer to go back to talking about Molly, "I wouldn't take it to seriously, I think she likes you and that was kind of Molly's way of saying she approves."

-

At home that night after Bryony was settled down for the night Ron and Hermione sat in front of the fireplace talking about the day.

"Audrey seems nice, and that's the happiest I've seen Perce in a long time. Hopefully mum didn't run her off with that baby talk."

"I don't think she scares that easily. We talked a bit while you guys were flying. She mentioned it shocked her but I don't think it was enough to scare her away."

"Honestly I'm just happy it was them and not us." Ron's laughs looking up at Hermione. "I swear she is never going to accept that Bryony is it for us."

"Me to," Hermione smiles. "She just wants us to be happy. I think she thinks another child would prove we are living the life she wants for us." Hermione shakes here head sadly and stands up, "I think it's time for bed, it's been a long day. Good night Ron." She stops to squeeze his hand as she heads to her bedroom.