Chapter three

Two months later

Hermione groaned as she slumped down on the Weasley's sofa cursing the powers that be for including swollen ankles.

Harry, Ron and Luna had convinced Hermione to go to the burrow for lunch despite the fact that she wanted to sleep, eat and bathe for the day and deep down she wished she could do all three at once. But she had been dragged… and as much as she wished it wasn't true when Harry turned his puppy dog eyes on her she couldn't say no. it was the hormones… it had to be.

Just as another set of curses passed through her mind someone sat on a arm chair and Hermione glanced over to see a rather chirpy Draco (Malfor) Weasley, he took Ginny's last name when they got married, one to rid himself of the shame of the Malfory name in the good wizard community and two because there was still a few death eaters roaming around.

In his arms he held a small slick straight blonde haired girl who was beaming at Hermione… eyes, hair and mouth from her father the rest was Ginny Weasley including the smile.

"Draco" Hermione greeted before beaming at her god daughter "and if it isn't the most prettiest girl in all the world… how are you today Lotte" Hermione asked as Bella Weasley snuggled against her father "tired… daddy said mummy was throwing a fit so we came in here" Lotte declared causing Draco to stiffen and glance behind him to make sure his fiery red haired wife was in no way capable of hearing that.

"Don't worry Draco… I won't breathe a word" Hermione teased seeing Draco relax and throw her a grin before smirking.

"Always figured you would get knocked up by a Weasley" Draco declared with a light friendly teasing tone. Hermione threw daggers at him and Draco simply chuckled… he had been on the receiving end of more then one threats from her, so he always held his ground.

"Well the only other real option was Potter" Draco grinned brightly and a small smirk glimmered across his face but before Hermione could understand Draco was laughing. Hermione carried on throwing daggers at him until Lotte's furrowed brow turned to him and she raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean auntie HERmione get knocked up daddy" the innocence of the questioned caused Hermione to burst out laughing and Draco to turn an amusing shade of purple. Lotte simply frowned and pursed her lips, waiting for an answer.

"honey," Hermione started getting Lotte's attention and Hermione smiled brightly at her "you remember that there was something's I can only explain when you're a little bit older… well this is one of those times, I'm sorry I know how very smart you are" Hermione stated grinning at the little girl who kept her lips pursed before smiling back at her godmother.

Draco blinked a few times before a timid smile crept across his reddening face. No doubt grateful for getting out of explaining his little comment.

"Hey Lotte how about we go out side before your mother and grandmother finds us" Draco ordered as Lotte nodded eagerly before jumping from her fathers lap crashing to the floor. She blinked blankly for a few seconds before smiling again and jumping to her feet racing to the door. Draco got to his feet and sighed before looking at Hermione.

"I best get her…. you look great Hermione" Draco said a little stiffly but Hermione knew that he meant it… he had changed a lot and that had been down mostly to Ginny. Hermione smiled at him warmly just as his daughter opened the door open, Draco followed her before she squealed.

"Uncle George… Uncle Fred" and with that Draco lowered his head and groaned… though the twins had accepted him it gave them the right to rib him to no end.

Hermione giggled to herself before someone else took up the seat Draco had just left, Hermione smiled brightly at Ginny.

"how are you feeling" Ginny questioned eyeing her best friend up, though Hermione was only two months pregnant she was beginning to show a slight bump in her normal clothes.

"Um you know the usual for a two month pregnant woman… I'm not so tired now, I've been eating protein in fact I've been researching and found some nice receipts" Hermione stopped when she saw Ginny shaking her head and giggled.

"What?" Hermione questioned frowning at what she had just said to make the red head to giggle.

"Oh nothing… it's just you, only you would research something like this" Ginny waved a hand towards Hermione's stomach across which she folded her arms.

"Well I want to be ready for anything" Hermione stated defensively to which Ginny simply rolled her eyes.

"Well if you want to research then I suggest the magical books… you are having a magical pregnancy" Ginny reminded as Hermione furrowed her brow then blushed. Ron and Luna created the child inside of her but magically the healers put the child in her womb and created the link to Ron and Luna and to Hermione too. The rest however was up to Hermione.

"I didn't think about that… it's hard enough with being pregnant… oh god Ginny what exactly will happen" Hermione chewed her lip and wrung her hands. Ginny gave a sigh before standing and sat beside Hermione taking her hand in hers.

"Don't worry… Ron, Luna, me and even Draco are here to help… not mention mum and Harry. What ever this baby throws at you we'll deal with it" Ginny assured patting her friend's hand.

"You know Hermione… I just wanted… well I think… we're all grateful for what you're giving Ron and Luna. I know what they said about finding another witch but… it means the world that you're the one doing this, I think it's brave of you…not that something bad is going to happen its just not every friend who would carry her friends baby" Ginny stumble blushing at how foolish she was beginning to sound. Hermione wiped the tears away and squeezed Ginny's hand.

"I'm not doing it for friends Ginny… I'm doing this for family, everything we were willing to do for each other made us a family… it's because of this family that I think Harry truly found the strength he needed to finish what he started so many years ago" Hermione admitted causing Ginny to start welling up now. The two friends smiled at each with tears glistening in their eyes.

"What are you two crying about" Ron asked as he and Harry made their way into the room and watched the two who turned and glared at them.

"why do you two have to open you big mouths and ruin everything… me and Hermione were discussing things as friends and then you two stomp in and automatically think we're crying" Ginny fumed causing Hermione to soften slightly when Harry and Ron gulped.

"We-we- we were just worried is all, I mean… you two don't usually cry like that" Ron stuttered causing Hermione to stifle a laugh. While Ginny jumped from her seat, folding her arms across her chest and gave them the best Mrs Weasley impression.

"as always you being MEN you think you know everything… maybe we do cry like that… maybe we were having a best friend moment" Ginny snapped before she groaned and stomped out of the room leaving Hermione to bite back the giggles while Harry and Ron both wore an expression of confusion.

"Bloody mad that woman is" Ron muttered before he shook his head and sat beside Hermione while Harry sat on the other side still shaking his head.

"That woman is your sister Ron" Hermione pointed out causing Ron to snort and say nothing more.

"What were you and ferret talking about not corrupting my goddaughter" Harry questioned receiving a glare from Hermione and chuckle from Ron. Ron grunted however when Hermione made a sharp connection with his ribs using her elbow before she turned on Harry.

"Draco and I were not corrupting your goddaughter… I think you; Ron, Fred and George have managed that all by your selves" Hermione pointed out causing Harry to raise his eyebrows innocently.

"We don't corrupt" Harry started shooting a look towards Ron who cleared his throat and waved a hand around.

"We make sure that any young child born into this family understands how to care for themselves" Ron pointed out causing Hermione to chuckle them struggle to her feet.

"of course you do… well if you two will excuse me I have to do my daily routine of reading Hogwarts: a history of to your unborn child Ron" Hermione chirped with a glint to her eyes strolling out of the room leaving Ron to gape after her and Harry to simply grin.

"She doesn't do that everyday does she mate" Ron stuttered before he looked to Harry who was grinning brightly.

"Hermione" Ron called as he jumped up from his seat and charged after his best friend. While Harry shook his head and watched the red head search for the pregnant witch.