Chapter 38: December 25th

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It was now Christmas time.  I was now five months pregnant.  Jellybean has been kicking a lot recently. I was more than excited for this baby to come.   Molly and Arthur were staying at the Burrow now and not shell cottage. Mum and dad were still staying at their cottage but visiting everyday.  George was staying with Angelina now. Fred and I were going to get our own place but after the war is over. 

Ginny was home for Christmas since at Hogwarts they were on Christmas break. She told me what it is like to have Snape as headmaster and it sounds like torture. No one knows where Harry, Ron and Hermione went after the wedding. No one has even had contact with any of them, so anyone's guess which just as good as the answer. 

Everyone now was at shell cottage for Christmas dinner that Fleur and Bill made. We were all sat gathered around the table in the kitchen ready to have some chicken for Christmas dinner. Once has everyone had their plates full and right as we were about to start eating there was a knock at the door. 

Bill, Charlie, Fred and George all got up from their seats and walked over to the door. They all had their wands in hand and were getting prepared to fight in case if there were any death eaters at the door. 

George opened the door to reveal...Ron?  Charlie pushed him against the door and Fred put his wand up to Ron's neck. "How do we know that you are Ron?" Fred asked. "Bloody hell Fred, you cursed my teddy bear to be a spider, you and George almost made an Unbreakable Vow with me and Y/N is pregnant." Ron whimpered out.  "I knew it was him when he said 'bloody hell'" Bill laughed out.  Fred took his wand down from Ron's neck while Charlie let go of him. 

"Where have you been?" George asked as he ruffed up Ron's hair.  "Long story, anways, do you think I can crash here for a bit?" Ron asked.  Molly rushed up to Ron and took him in her arms.    "I have been so worried about you. " She says. 

"So where have you been?"  Fred asked. "It's a long story." Ron replied. "Well, we are going to have Christmas dinner soon so why don't you tell us the long story?" I suggested. "You mean there is food?" Ron asked. "Yes Ronald there is food." Bill replied. Ron ran over to the table and sat down beside me for some food. 

Fleur laughed and got Ron some food, right as the plate was placed down right in front of him he started devouring it. Almost as if that he hasn't had food in months. "So where have you been Ron?" Arthur asked. "After the wedding, Harry, Hermione and I all apparated into a muggle street, where we went to a coffee shop and got attacked by death eaters, and then we went to Grimmauld Place. Broke into the Ministry-" Ron started before Fred, George and Molly all cut him off. 

"YOU BROKE INTO THE MINISTRY?!" 

"George, why didn't we think of this?" Fred asked. "Fred, I have no idea." George replied. 

"Yeah, anyways, we are on the hunt to destroy all these Horcruxes. And the reason that I am here is because I got into a big fight with Harry over Hermione. They were spending all day together as if that they were dating.  You all know that I like Hermione, so of course I got jealous. Then I got mad at Harry and we had a huge fight. Told him he has no family and then I just left after saying 'You choose him' which was about Hermione." Ron explained which all received wide eyes from everyone at the table. 

"I didn't mean it of course, and I regret it all now. If  I could just go back and tell them that whatever I said I didn't mean then I would. However I have no idea where Harry and Hermione are now. I would be searching for years."  Ron said as he looked down, his voice full of shame. 

"You know brother, you should just let the love in your heart guide you to what is most important.  I think that in the end it will all turn out well with Harry and Hermione." Bill said as he placed a comforting hand on Ron's shoulder.  "Yeah." Ron replied. 

All of us ate the rest of Christmas dinner, Fleur and Bill prepared a really well done meal for all of us. I couldn't help but let my mind wonder to where possibly Harry and Hermione are. They could be anywheres in the world at this point so it's hard to say where they are. 

After Christmas dinner, we all opened up presents.  I got a lot of stuff that was gender-neutral to decorate for the nursery once Fred and I find our own place as we are keeping the gender of the baby a surprise. Well it's almost like we have to. Going to St. Mungo's is a bit risky during these times. You never know if there is a death eater in waiting there or any snatchers.  Molly had knitted me some baby blankets and some cute hats. Mum and dad got a crib. Fleur and Bill gave Fred and I some extra cash for the baby.  Charlie got the baby a blanket that had a hat on it to look like it's a dragon.  George got the baby new clothes already that were all gender-neutral since we don't know the gender of the baby.  I still haven't gotten my present from Fred yet though. He said that he wanted to take me out for a walk after everyone has gone to sleep. 

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Fred and I were currently walking around Shell Cottage.  We were walking hand in hand together. "You know you are the most amazing boyfriend and soon to be father right?" I asked Fred. "You meant Fiance right?" Fred asked which made me raise an eyebrow at him. "What do you mean, we aren't-" I started before Fred went down on one knee and went pulled out of his pockets a ring.  My hand went up to my mouth and tears started welling up in my eyes knowing what was happening. 

"Y/N Black - Lupin, we have been best friends since first year and we did everything together. From pranks and jokes, I was deeply falling in love with you. It took me six years to work up the courage to tell you and now we have a baby on the way. You are the most perfect person ever, you are beautiful, smart, funny, kind, accepting, strong and so brave. I knew ever since in third year when Cassius Warrington called me a 'blood traitor' you stood up to him and got him scared, I knew you were the one for me right in that moment. I promise to love you, cry with you, heal with you and grow old with you. I promise to always be the one to hold your hand, the shoulder you cry on, the person that you go to.  I love you so much Y/N and I love you too Jellybean. However, Y/N, will you make me the luckiest git in the whole wide world and marry me?" Fred asked. 

I was crying at this point, I smiled at him and nodded. "Yes." I replied. Fred slipped the ring on my finger and kissed my lips passionately. "I love you so much Fred." I said to him. "I love you more Y/N Weasley, that has a nice ring to it." Fred said. "It does have a nice ring to it." I replied with a smile on my face. Fred leaned down and kissed my stomach. "Did you see that Jellybean? I did it? When mummy was asleep I would always talk to it about you how nervous I was to propose and look I did it!" Fred exclaimed to our baby. I smiled down at him and thought to myself, 'how did I get so lucky?' 

 I smiled down at him and thought to myself, 'how did I get so lucky?' 

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