Our Always: Harry and Hermione

Chapter 17: Big News

     It has been about a month since Harry and Ron had come back. Lavender was starting to get a small bump, but I found a spell to conceal it to anyone who doesn't know about her. So far Harry and I have figured out where, when, and the colors for the wedding. I sent a letter to Mrs. Weasley asking if we could have it at the Burrow. We want to try and have it on November 1st. We were thinking of having a muggle ceremony and a wizarding reception. The colors we chose were a forest tree green and a creme. Over spring break, Ginny, Fluer, Luna, Lavender and I are going dress shopping. I have asked all of them to be my bridesmaids and Ginny to be my maid of Honor. Harry had asked Ron to be his Best Man and Dean, Neville, and Bill to be his groomsmen. We were on our way to Hogsmede for the first time since the boys got back. I was carrying Teddy in his carriage and holding Harry's left hand. Luna, Neville, Draco, Ginny, Dean, Ron, and Lavender were with us. We were heading to the Three Broomsticks for some Butterbeer. Lavender came up behind me and took the carriage. I gave her a queer look but she just gave me a sympathetic face. I let go and held onto Harry. He looked at me for a second, looked to the shop, and turned in front of me. He picked me up over his shoulder and carried me all the way to the entrance. I kicked and pounded his back but he didn't give until he reached the door. I looked at him he gave me a quick peck before opening the door for me and everyone else. We walked to the corner booth and sat down.
     "Nine Butterbeers please and today's platter please," Ron ordered.
     "Actually make that eight," Lavender said. Ron looked at the waitress with a smile and then she left. He looked at everyone. Everyone was staring at him.
    "Wait, you never miss a Butterbeer, Lav. Are you okay?" Ron asked her. She blushed a bit pink and looked at him. She still hasn't told him.
    "Yes but I have to tell you something."
    "What is it then?"
    "Please don't run out or hex me when you find out."
    "Okay go on. What is it?"
    "I'm pregnant. With your child. You're going to be a father."