Married by Law

Chapter Sixteen: Friends and Feelings.

"Mia?" shouted Draco. He heard the shower click off, so her turned to their two guests.

"Do you guys...uh, want something to drink?" asked Draco, unsure of what to do, or say.

"No thank you." replied Harry politely. Ron just shook his head. It took about another ten minutes, filled with awkward silence, until Hermione appeared.

"Sorry! Bloody baby won't stop kick." moaned Hermione, rubbing her twenty six week pregnant belly.

"How is ickle Gertrud doing?" asked Harry, amusement in his voice. Draco snorted as Hermione glared at him.

"Her name isn't bloody Gertrud. I swear, you're worse than him sometimes." sniffed Hermione. She tugged anxiously at her navy blue maxi dress, designed for to fit her large belly.

"I like your new house." noted Ron, glancing around the dark wood paneled walls.

"Thanks. It's quite the humble abode." snickered Draco.

"Oh yes, humble is the right word?" giggled Hermione. Humble? With four bedrooms, a master suite, three bathrooms, a fully redone basement, kitchen, dining room, formal living room, playroom, library, and attic, it sure was humble.

"Either way, we need to get going. We've got a big day ahead of us!" chirped Hermione, glancing at her watch. Draco nodded. "You sure you'll be alright with Ginny and the babies?"

"Aw, Mia. Come on, I love those little ones. Don't spoil my fun!" whined Draco jokingly. Hermione kissed his sweetly.

"Love you."

"Love you too dear, now go have fun." Draco ushered them out of home. Hermione laughed as the three walked out onto the streets of Muggle London.

"So, what's on the agenda for today?" asked Ron, staring at his two best friends. Smiles lit up their faces.

"The question is, what isn't on the agenda for today." replied Harry. Ron gulped.

"I'm getting married...in two days." whispered Ron as they stood in line for their private capsule on the London Eye.

"Yes, yes you are. To the love of your life." replied Hermione, hooking her arm with his.

"I'm getting married in two days." repeated Ron.

"Ron, stop saying that. It's all you've said since we left dinner, which by the way was exquisite." Harry turned his attention to Hermione.

"Thanks, ever since Draco took me there it's been my favorite place ever!" gushed Hermione. Finally, it was their turn.

"Reservation for Malfoy." said Hermione curtly. The attendant nodded. He opened the compartment, and the three stepped in.

"Enjoy your ride." grinned the attendant. Harry tipped him as he sealed the capsule.

"What is this thingy?" asked Ron, looking out the window. All of a sudden it moved, causing Ron to yelp. "What the bloody hell!"

"Ron...you've been on this before! Remember my bachelor party?" laughed Harry. Ron thought back.

"We...we were hammered back then." said Hermione, sitting down on a couch near the big window.

"Yeah, so no wonder you don't remember it."guffawed Harry.

"Har har. At least I'll remember my bachelor party thanks to Miss Preggers over there." retorted Ron.

"Hey!" complained Hermione, though she laughed. Ron and Harry came and sat beside her.

"Aw, come on. You know I'm super excited to see little baby Ronkia" sniggered Ron. Hermione's mouth dropped.

"You seriously said 'Ronika'? I think I preferred Gertrude!" giggled Hermione.