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And here it is the Epilogue of The Talk.
Disclaimer: Don't own HP etc.
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Harry eyes widened as he picked up a small pair of tiny white baby booties.
"They're so tiny." he breathed, staring at them.
Hermione laughed and nudged him, "Come dad. We need to pick out some neutral coloured stuff. If you want them put them in the trolley."
"The baby won't we that small. Will it?" Harry exclaimed.
Hermione laughed again, "Smaller. Those are for 3 month old babies."
Harry looked terrified, "But what if when I hold it and it's too small and I dr-"
"Harry calm down." Hermione said rubbing her large stomach, "You'll be fine. The baby will be fine. I'll be fine."
Harry smiled and put his hand on Hermione stomach, "Who would've guessed that I'm going to be a daddy and you're going to be a mummy."
Harry looked up at Hermione, she was practically glowing, "I love you so much." Harry said and kissed her on the lips.
Hermione laughed into the kiss and pulled away. Harry looked a little offended.
"Oh don't be like that." Hermione laughed and pecked him on the lips, "You're just so cute when you're bewildered.
Harrys lips twitched, "I thought we were shopping for baby clothes and stuff. Not complimenting each other. Because if we are I could go on all day."
Hermione smiled, "You're right we are shopping. And I know you hate it so lets hurry it along and you can tell me how wonderful I am when we get home."
Harry took her hand and with the other pushed the trolley down the long aisle of baby wear.
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Harry gently slipped off Hermiones shoes and started to tenderly massage her feet.
"Harry.." Hermione said warningly, "I may be pregnant but I can still beat you in a tickle war."
Harry chuckled, "You'd be lucky. You can't even see your ankles."
Harry gently tickled the arc of her foot. She squealed and tried to move. Harry laughed and kept tickling.
"Harry!! NO! HARRY!?!?!! AAHHHHHHHHHH!" She squealed.
Harry began to tickle her sides gently, making her squeal even louder.
She suddenly stopped moving, her eyes widening, "Oh my gosh." she breathed.
Harry instantly stopped tickling her, "Honey? What is it? What's wrong?" he asked his voice panicked.
"My water just broke." She said.
"WHAT?! No no no! You can't do this now. Just...just tell the baby to hold on." Harry said frantically packing things into a bag.
"You know what I would but I don't think I have a choice about this." Hermione said a little angrily.
"You're right. I'm sorry. I just- okay there. Everythings packed. Let's go. Here I'll just-" Harry helped Hermione stand up.
"Everythings going to be okay." Harry said holding Hermiones hand and they apparated to the hospital.
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"PUSH HERMIONE. JUST ONE LAST PUSH." The doctor said.
Hermiones face was red with exhaustion, "I don't think I can."
Harry gripped her hand, "Come on sweetie. Just one more push."
The next thing Harry knew he felt like his hand was broken but there was a loud wailing sound that distracted him from it completely.
He looked at Hermione, she looked so happy. The glow emitting from her was unlike anything Harry had ever seen before.
"It's a girl." The doctor said handing the newborn baby to Hermione to hold.
Harry was in awe. There was something so perfect, so small that he and Hermione had created. She had a small tuft of black already messy hair, impossible small hands and feet and big bright green emerald eyes.
"Oh Harry." Hermione said looking up at him.
"She's perfect." Harry said, he could feel his eyes filling.
"What should we call her?" Hermione asked looking down once again at the baby cradled in her arms.
"How about Hope. Because looking at her, I have hope that things will be alright."
"Hello Hope." Hermione said smiling at her.
She grinned back and let out a little laugh.
"Did you see that?" Harry asked.
Hermione leant her head against Harry, who had now sat down beside her, "I sure did honey."
"How can she be real? Her hands are so small...look at the size of her nails." Harry said his voice filled with wonderment.
"I love you Harry." Hermione said kissing Harry on the lips.
"I love you too. Always have...always will." Harry said smiling.
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Harry walked into the starch white room and saw Hermione breast feeding Hope. He watched the miraculous moment for a while silently before clearing his throat and walking over to the bed. He leant down and kissed Hermione on the lips before putting the bouquet of flowers that he'd brought for her in a vase on her bedside table.
"How'd you sleep?" Harry asked.
"Alright. Hope cried a little but not too much.
Harry smiled and nodded.
"Do you want to hold her?" Hermione asked.
Harry looked startled, "I've never held a baby before." he said worriedly.
"It's okay. Sit down and I'll pass her over to you." Hermione said calmly.
Harry sat down nervously.
"Calm down." Hermione laughed, "You're going to have to get used to holding her." Harry just smiled.
Hermione passed Hope over to Harry for the first time. Harry very carefully cradled Hope in his arms.
"Watch her head." Hermione said and Harry readjusted his arms.
He looked down at the wide-eyed baby in his arms.
"Hello Hope. I'm your daddy." he said smiling.
Hope made a little gurgling noise of content. Harry felt his eyes begin to fill.
"Harry honey? Are you okay?" Hermione asked, not quite understanding.
Harry laughed and wiped his eyes, being careful to balance Hope correctly, "Yeah. I'm fine. I just...I was just thinking about how perfect she is...and how...I never really knew my dad....I won't let it happen to Hope."
Hermione leaned over towards him and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Neither will I."
Hope made a little noise as if agreeing.
Harry smiled again, his eyes were still a little glazed over but as he stared into the precious bundle in his arms and felt his loving wifes head resting on his shoulder he knew that everything would be alright from then on.
And they were.
THE END.
AN: Soooo? It's over. *sniff* and awwww poor little insecure Harry. Sometime I may do a little one-shot about Harry, Hermione and Hope. And Hopes first words. YES TRIPLE H. lol didn't mean it to be you know...lol ^_^;;
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