The Baby Project

Ginny's Day

Hermione slipped into her bridesmaid dress around 10 a.m. and immediately started to cry. Draco had been dealing with this for a couple of days now. Hermione was starting to show even though it was only the end of December, and she was only 3 months pregnant. 

"Hermione, you cannot tell." Draco didn't even wait for her to ask. They still hadn't told many people, and when she was in her gown or a sweater, you couldn't tell. 

"Draco, don't lie to me." Hermione looked at him, sternly. 

"Okay, you show a little, but no one is going to be looking at you. It is Ginny's day."

"What about in a couple of days when I am the one wearing white? Huh. Everyone is going to be looking at me, and they are going to know that I am pregnant."

"Hermione, you owe them nothing. If someone asks, you can lie. Or you can blame it on the law. You really don't owe anyone an explanation."

"Fine, but if too many people start asking me about it, I am sending them in your direction."

"Deal." Draco kissed her head and then zipped up the dress before going back to getting ready as well.

Ginny and Harry had changed their minds and decided to have a day wedding, with a really long party. It was really Ginny's mind that had changed. Harry had given her anything she wanted the entire time they were planning. It was going to be out on the grounds of Hogwarts, and McGonagall had gone to extra lengths for the two of them to make it more private. 

Harry had asked Andromeda to come with Teddy, they were really the only family Harry felt he had left, and he was happy when she had said she would, of course, come. 

At around 10:30, Hermione went over into Ginny's apartment, and all the girls were there getting ready. Even Mrs. Weasley.

"Oh, Hermione, I wanted to give these to you. I wasn't sure I was going to be seeing you tomorrow. I didn't put letters on them, but they are hopefully going to be big enough for your 3 little ones next year." Mrs. Weasley handed Hermione 3 plain sweaters. One maroon, one a gold color, and one green. 

Hermione couldn't hold back the tears. "Thank you, this means so much." 

"Of course, dear, let me know if you want me to put the letters on them when you decide on names. You know that you are always going to be welcome. I am only one floo call away if you need some reinforcements," Mrs. Weasley hugged Hermione. 

"You look so beautiful, Gin. I can't believe you and Harry are getting married. It is just so wonderful, and I am just so happy for the two of you," Hermione was so emotional lately, and this happiness was sending her over the edge.  

"Hermione," Ginny didn't look happy at all, she looked scared actually, "Ron is going to be here, and I know I should have told you earlier, but I didn't know how and I need you to know that he isn't supposed to be anywhere near you. Draco knows, and he is going to be with you the whole time."

"Gin, I expected him to be here. He is your brother, for Merlin's sake. Of course, he is going to be here. Don't worry about me. Be excited."

"Thank you, Mione!" 

It was almost time for the ceremony, and Hermione ensured that Ginny had all the finishing touches. "In a few days, I am going to be doing this for you." Ginny started to tear up.

"I know; how is this happening, Gin. How am I going to marry willingly, I may add, someone that I really disliked for so long. And then have triplets with him. How?" Hermione was starting to feel overwhelmed again. She was just on a rollercoaster of emotions recently. She wanted to be her calm self again.