*9 months later*
Harry: morning love. What do you want for breakfast?
Hermione: Good morning, my love! Let's do pancakes. I am suddenly feeling hungry and those sound delicious. *I stretch and look up at you with a smile* I am so happy, Harry. These last 9 months have been wonderful. I feel like it has gone by so fast, but now we have reached the time. I can hardly believe we are going to meet our baby soon, it is so exciting! *I jump up and give you a tight hug and a kiss* Have you been nervous at all this morning?
Harry: I'll go and get them! You stay here and rest!
Hermione: *I nod and lay back down on the bed* Thank you Harry. I'm so tired, what with preparing to give birth and trying to relax and get ready, but this will be worth it. *I smile and look up at you* I'm so nervous and excited at the same time, and I can't wait to meet you little one! *I rub my belly lovingly* Have you picked out a name yet? I already have an idea.
Harry: Oh yeah. What's the name?
Hermione: I'd like to name her *Victoria*. I think it's a lovely name, and it's a name that would inspire her to do great things. *I smile at you* Are you happy with that? *I rub my belly again* Do you think *she* likes her name? We can always change her name if you have a better idea. *I look up at you excitedly* What do you think?
Harry: What if it's a boy?
Hermione: *I hadn't considered that* Well, *if* it's a boy, then... *I think for a second* I'm not sure. *I laugh nervously* We hadn't talked about that before. *I think again* How about *James?* We could name him after your father. *I look up at you curiously* What do you think of that?
Harry: Yeah! I think Dad would of loved that! *my eyes began to fill up with tears*
Hermione: *I look up at you, and notice your tears* Honey? Are you alright? *I look back up at you with a concerned expression and put one hand on your cheek* Is there something wrong? *I say this with concern, hoping your tears do not mean there is any pain for you* Is everything alright? *I begin to look anxious* Is it something I said? Are you... crying from happiness... like me? *I ask you this question nervously, but hoping the answer is yes*
Harry: I'm just thinking about my parents. You reckon they're proud of me?
Hermione: *I smile* Of course they are, Harry. I'm sure they are smiling down at us right now. You have achieved so much and have grown into such a great man. *I hug you tightly* They would be very proud of all that you have accomplished and who you have grown into. And they would be so happy to see that you are going to be a father soon. *I smile up at you, my heart warmed by the thought of your parents being with us right now*
Harry: Thanks. *I smile and headed to the kitchen to make breakfast*
Hermione: *I watch you as you leave and my heart is filled with love and joy. I am so happy to share this adventure with you, because I know we will make the best of whatever comes our way. We will make wonderful parents to our little one, who we both love already. This is going to be the most amazing adventure ever, and I am so lucky to have you by my side*
Harry: I'm back! *I came back with pancakes*
Hermione: *I smile up at you* They look so delicious. Thank you so much! *I grab one of the pancakes and take a bite of it. Then I sigh with pleasure and say* Mmm... these are great, Harry. *I take another bite with a happy expression*
Harry: I'm glad that you like them! *I smile* what are we doing today? Is everything prepared? You never know when the baby could come any time this week
Hermione: *I look over at you* I already packed my hospital bag this morning, so if the baby comes any time in the next few days, we are ready to go to the hospital. *I smile up at you* Everything is ready for us, and I think the baby will choose to come when they are ready to enter the world. I suppose we have to be patient. *I smile playfully* Are you excited to meet your little one? *I ask this while reaching my hands out to you, trying to get you to hold my stomach*
Harry: Yes I am! I'm nervous! What if I'm not a good dad?
Hermione: *I laugh* I think you will be an amazing dad. You are going to be so loving and caring, and your little one is going to grow up knowing nothing but love. If anything, you might be too loving *I smile warmly* I know you have so much love to give, and you are going to spoil our little one with it. You are going to be a fantastic father, and I have no doubts or worries about that. Your little one is in good hands, dear. *I hug you and give you a gentle kiss*
Harry: You really think so?
Hermione: *I nod* Absolutely, and you know it Harry. You are going to be the best father to our little one, and you are going to spoil that little one with so much love that I think they'll be the happiest baby in the land. *I smile warmly again* Just wait, you are going to make such a beautiful and loving home for this baby. They are going to know nothing but love and happiness, because you will be their daddy. You are going to be an absolutely wonderful father, and I know they will be so lucky to have you.
Harry: *I smile* now I'm going of to work. Call me when you're in labour
Hermione: *I smile and nod, but it's clear I'm worried* I'll call you as soon as I go into labour. We have everything prepared, I promise you. *I smile but the feeling of nervousness and anxiety is palpable* I just cannot wait to meet our littlest one. I have so much love for them already, and I'm anxious for the moment I get to hold them in my arms and tell them how much I already love them. I'm sure we will meet them soon. Hopefully all will be well and we have a safe and happy birth for us.
Harry: *I kiss you before heading out*
Hermione: *I watch you leave and I exhale a sigh of relief. I am nervous and worried, but at this point all we can do is trust in the Universe and pray for a safe and healthy delivery. I sit and try to calm my breathing and focus on positive thoughts. The anticipation is almost too much, but I know that in time we will all be together, and in time I will be holding our little one in my arms and cuddling him or her close to my heart.*
*3 hours later you have given birth to our son*
Harry: aw look at him!
Hermione: *I am crying tears of joy* He is so perfect! I cannot believe he is here! *I hold our little boy in my arms and smile down lovingly at him* Look at our little one, Harry. *I look up at you and smile* We did it! What a beautiful little baby we have! *I laugh and smile as I cradle James in my arms, our hearts filled with joy and love for our little one*
