The Talk

NiaSphinx

Rating: PG13
Genres: Romance, Humor
Relationships: Harry & Hermione
Book: Harry & Hermione, Books 1 - 4
Published: 28/09/2003
Last Updated: 19/01/2004
Status: completed

Harrys become quite the young man and Sirius decides it's his duty to have a 'talk' with Harry about 'the birds and the bees'And is Hermione *gasp* pregnant? FIND OUT R&R

Chapters

1. Chapter 1

2. Chapter 2

3. chapter 3

4. Chapter 4

5. Epilogue- A little sprinkle of Hope

1. Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I DONT OWN HARRY POTTER OR ANYTHING CONNECTED!! *sniff* alright? I said it!

Author Notes: Well this is just..a bit weird. Sirius realises that Harry is 15 and a man and needs 'the talk' but it's a bit late. Well yeah that's about it. I know there are loads of these out there. Just some randomness plz R&R!! Thanks!

ITS VERY SHORT SORRY!!!

Sirius smiled awkwardly at Harry, "Harry we need to talk."

Harry raised an eyebrow confused but shrugged, "Alright what about?"

Sirius coughed, "Not here." he said gesturing to the common room that had Hermione, Ron, Ginny and a couple of other people.

{AN: everyone knows about Sirius in this story! he's been proved innocent! But i wont go into the details.}

Sirius motioned for Harry to follow him. They walked up to the Astronomy tower.

"Erm alright. Harry we...we need to have a talk. Man to man."

Harry looked confused, "Alright." he said slowly.

"Harry there come's a time in every mans life where er...I don't know how to say this. I never thought I'd be the one to say this to a kid." Sirius said running a hand through his hair.

Harry humphed loudly, "I'm not a kid." he said.

Sirius grinned, "Alright then. I never thought I'd be telling you this. I mean your 15 and all but..."

Harry froze, "Er...Sirius are you trying to tell me what I think you're trying to tell me?" he asked, his face flooding pink.

Sirius looked nervous, "Harry do you know about...babies?"

Harry fell off his chair with a clunk, "Ow! Shit! Oh crap sorry Sirius!" Harry said rubbing his head which whacked the wall sheepishly.

Sirius tried not to smile, "You shouldn't swear." he said his voice stern but was quivering with laughter.

Harry smiled sheepishly again, "Look Sirius. I KNOW what you're trying to tell me. And look. I know about sex and stuff don't worry."

Sirius looked relieved, "Oh good. So uh who told you?" he asked.

Harry blushed a little, "Er well...no one did exactly but I mean like I've seen tv and what and well I AM 15."

Sirius nodded, "Guess I'm a little late with this then."

Harry nodded, "Yah."

Sirius stared at him, "How late am I exactly?"

It took Harry a moment to understand.

Harry blushed, "Wha? SIRIUS!! Don't go there man! That's just a...no go zone!"

Sirius stared piercingly at him, "Really Harry I'm not kidding. Am I that late?" he asked his voice serious.

Harry wouldn't meet his eyes, "Sirius. Come on. Please."

Sirius stood up and started pacing, "Harry..." he said his voice trailing off.

Harry stood up to face him, "Look Sirius! My sex life is my sex life. You know? I don't really want my godfather prying into it yah know?"

Sirius nodded but continued pacing, "Just answer me two questions alright?"

Harry sighed, "I'll answer them if they're not too personal. Or if I'd be telling something someone else wouldn't want you to know."

Sirius nodded, "So how many times or people have you done it with?" he asked.

Harry blushed, "Just once." he said.

Sirius smiled, "You had me thinking you were sleeping around Harry."

Harry grinned, "And the second question?"

Sirius smile faltered, "Who was it with?"

Harry blushed, "Oh Sirius I don't know if I should..."

Sirius nodded and sat down, "Alright...that's okay. Are you dating her?" he asked.

Harry nodded, "Yeah. We've been going out for quite a while now. We're really serious."

Sirius grinned, "Nope I'm Sirius."

Harry stared at him for a second, "I don't believe you just said that. After the roaring you let rip at Remus for saying that and then you turn around and say it."

Sirius grinned, "Yes well. I'm allowed to it's my name. And don't change the subject!"

"I didn't! You did!" Harry exclaimed.

Sirius shook his head, "ANYWAY! So you're dating the mystery girl, who you've slept with. Are you sure you can't tell me? I wouldn't tell anyone."

"Except Remus right?"

"Well...I can't keep secrets from him." Sirius said looking sheepish.

"Hm. I don't know if I should tell you...she problably wouldn't like it." Harry said.

Sirius let out a relieved sigh, "Good it's a girl." he said.

Harry raised an eyebrow, "Uh...huh. " he said.

"Sorry I was just a little worried that it was a boy. Not that there's anything wrong with gay relationships!" Sirius added hastily.

Harry gave him a peculiar look, "Alright...are you feeling okay Sirius?" he asked worridely.

Sirius said, "Yeah. Sorry I just really want to know who it is. It's killing me."

Harrys mouth twitched, "Alright then. It's Hermione. But you can't tell ANYONE except Remus and he can't tell anyone!"

"HERMIONE!" Sirius exclaimed loudly.

Harry blushed, "Aw shut up." he said his face crimson.

Sirius clapped him on the back, "And you're serious about her huh?" he asked.

Harry glared at him, "I wouldn't have slept with her otherwise."

Sirius smiled, "Well I hope you two have a great time."

Harry smiled, "Well I actually kind of want to get back to her." he said.

Sirius raised an eyebrow, "Why is that?" he asked teasingly.

Harry laughed, "Not like that! It's just that I miss her."

Sirius laughed loudly at Harry, "Oh thats funny! We've been all of what ten minutes??"

Harry blushed crimson, "Well! I love her I'm allowed to miss her!"

"You love her?" Sirius asked.

Harry nodded, "Absolutely. Now if yah don't mind I'm going to head back to the common room for a goodnight kiss and then I'm going to bed. I'm so smashed."

"Your SMASHED?!?!?" Sirius practically roared.

Harry stared at him for a second, "Er...Sirius I think we have a different meaning of the word smashed. I meant like tired."

Sirius stared at him for a second, "Er...sorry. I thought you meant...well nevermind. Have a good sleep, I'll see you tomorrow."

Harry smiled, "Yep g-night."

WAH okay well that was munted. But BLAH it's getting late and I'm tired and I've just been to the hospital today so I'm allowed to be weird. I hope ya all enjoyed it. R&R plz.

2. Chapter 2

The Talk Chapter 2

AN:ITS MY BIRTHDAY!! So I decided to take a moment of my time to write another chapter of my suprisingly supposedly one shot story 'The Talk'. Thanks to Mike Lapoint for your help! There wouldn't be another chapter if it weren't for you!! Thanks to all my reviewers and I know I should be writing another chapter for Spirit (my muses have gone on holiday unfortunetly for the moment) and Hogwarts online (which is only on Portkey for the moment) BUT ITS MY BIRTHDAY SO IM ALLOWED TO DO WHAT I WANT! :D:D But I'm not OFFICIALLY 15 until 11.58pm. Lol!! *crazy laughter* guess I'll just have to stay up that long!! Please R&R&R (read, rate(only on portkey),review) No flames plz!! I know this is short but its meant to be :D review and Ill write more.

Harry and Hermione lay nestled together identical peaceful looks on their faces. Hermiones back was facing Harry and he had his arm thrown casually over her waist. Harry yawned and blinked a few times. Sunlight streamed through the open window beside the bed blinded him. Harry stretched and swung his legs carefully over the side of the bed. He tried not to wake Hermione up but didn't suceed. She rolled over and looked at him.

She smile sleepily, "Morning."

Harry leaned over to give her a kiss. They were mere milimetres away from each other when Hermione drew back quickly.

"Not again!" she squeaked and ran to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.

Harry ran to the door after her, "Hermione?" he called out and whinced at the sounds coming from it.

Girls around the room started stirring and peering out from behind their curtains.

"What's going on?"Lavender asked groggily,"What are you doing here? Wheres Hermione?"

Harry sighed, ran a hand through his hair and pointed to the door. There were giggles coming from some of the girls. Harry confused, looked down and saw he was only wearing his satin emerald green boxers. He turned a little red but tried to ignore them. He knocked on the door.

"Hermione?" he asked concerned, "Are you okay?"

Hermione came out pale and shakey.

"Sweetheart," Harry said hugging her, "Come on. Back to bed. I'll tell the professors your sick. Okay?" Harry said leading her back to the bed.

Harry tucked Hermione in and kissed her on the forehead.

Ginny came over to Hermione and sat beside her,"That's everyday for the past week."She said concerned.

Her eyes widened and she gasped, "Oh my gosh! Hermione!!"

Harry looked between the two, "What? What do you know that I know."

"Hermione,"Ginny asked carefully, "You're not pregnant are you?"

Hermione started to cry, rocking backwards and forwards. The room fell completely silent. Harrys eyes were wide, terror showing in them.

"Oh God." he muttered and then promptly fainted.

3. chapter 3

Author Note: Thanks for all the reviews guys! I've had a few reviews mentioning that Harry and Hermione are too young. Okay I'll admit that this story wasn't going where I thought it would so AS OF NOW THEY ARE 17!! OKAY?? when I have more time I'll go back and change their ages. And another thing some people have been saing that considering what happened in OOTP Lupin should be doing it. But I wrote this story before OOTP was out just didn't publish it on Portkey. And I still want Sirius saying it so this story is now AU although i didnt want it to be...

SO NOTE: Harry and Hermione are now 17 and because of OOTP this story is now kinda AU!

Also sorry I'm taking a while to get chappies out for everything but I've got exams @_@ ive got my first one on wednesday and I'm not looking forward to it!!! Wish me look!

Thanks plz R&R

Luv NiaSphinx

Harrry sat on the bed beside Hermione gently stroking her hand and speaking soothing words to her, "Shh shh. It's alright. We'll work things out."

Hermione hiccuped still sobbing and rocking. The girls had left reluctantly earlier to go to class and they promised to tell Ron and the professors that they were sick. Harry had been sitting with Hermione, speaking comforting words to her, trying to calm her down and resolve the situation.

"How Harry? How will we work things out? I've got your baby inside of me and I'm not ready! I'm only 17! I haven't finished school yet! I'm not ready Harry!" Hermione said, her voice rising to hysterical.

Harry caught her in his grip and brought her close to him and shook her a little as she tried to get away from him, "Hermione!" he said sharply and made her look him in the eye, "I will figure this out! Have you that little faith in me? I've just got to figure out what to do. We'll work things out." he said his voice calm although his emotions inside weren't quite as settled ("Oh my god how am I going to get out of this?!?!")

He drew Hermione in an embrace, Hermione reluctantly leaned against him, wiping her eyes with a tissue.

"I love you."She sniffed.

Harry rested his head on top of hers, "I love you too. Don't worry I'll sort this all out."

'I am screwed....'

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Harry took a deep breath and knocked on Sirius' door.

A muffled, "Come in." beckoned him.

Harry shut his eyes and opened the door to see Sirius dressed in his nightgown, "Harry?" he yawned, "What are you doing here? It's like...2am!" he said looking at his watch.

Harry bit his lip, "I can come back. It's okay. Sorry I bothered you." he turned to walk away but was interrupted by Sirius who grabbed his arm.

"It's alright. Come in. What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost." Sirius said, his eyes twinkling a little.

Harry took a deep breath and sat down in one of the chairs around a small wooden table.

"Ah Harry. What are you doing here so early?" A voice said sleepily.

Harry looked up and saw Lupin coming out of the joining door between their two rooms.

"I might as well tell you both at the same time," Harry said his voice resigned, "You'll find out anyway."

Lupin and Sirius exchanged worried looks and sat down opposite him.

"Whats wrong Harry?" Sirius asked seriously (AN: hahah I love saying that!!)

Harry gulped, "Remember the talk we had?" he asked.

Sirius' eyes widened, "Yes..."

"Well...I have a bit of a problem now.." Harry said awkwardly.

Sirius' lips quivered, "What sort of problem Harry? Are you having problems down there?" he asked pointing down.

Harry turned red, "No no problems there." he squeaked.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed about." Lupin said taking his squeaky answer as an 'I'm-too-embarrassed'.

Harry shook his head fervently, "It's not like that!! It's not to do with that! I...oh god...Hermione and me...we..." Harry trailed off.

Sirius and Lupin raised identical eyebrows.

"HermionespregnantandIdon'tknowwhattodo." Harry blurted out quickly.

There was a moments awkward silence, "Oh god."Sirius blurted out, "Tell me it's a joke. Please tell me your joking."

Harry took a few deep breaths before answering, "Please help me...we don't know what to do."

Sirius stood up and started pacing, "I don't believe this! My 17 year old god-son has gotten his girlfriend pregnant! What were you thinking!? You obviously weren't thinking! If you had been this would never have happened! I thought you were responsible! I was wrong clearly!" he yelled, his face growing redder.

Harry sat there silently taking in all the insults, his face growing redder too.

"Sirius calm do-" Lupin started but was interrupted by an outburst from Harry.

"You think I wanted this to happen? Hermione are in love! Our sleeping together was us sharing our love fore each other. We took precautions but this happened anyway!" Harry said, his voice growing quieter at every word.

Sirius sighed, "This shouldn't be one of the problems in your life at this time! You have enough problems with Voldemort...you don't need this."

Harrys temper flared, "What would you have me do? Leave her? I can't do that! I thought telling you would show how much I trust you and how much I really need the help of my god-father at this moment! But if I can't lean on you when I need you the most what's the point in you even being my god-father!?"

The air was thick with tension and everyone was silent.

"Sirius sit down. We need to have a serious talk. All of us. Without yelling at each other." Lupin said calmly.

Sirius started to argue with Lupin but was cut short by the glare Lupin gave him.

"Alright." he said resignedly and sat down in his chair again.

"Alright Harry." Lupin said turning to him, "You said you took precautions?"

Harry nodded, "Hermione made a potion to stop her getting pregnant...we didn't think we'd need anymore protection because Hermione is such a capable witch."

Lupin nodded, "Yes she is But even the most brilliant people make mistakes sometimes."

Sirius put his head in his hands, "Who have you told"

Harry bit his lip, "Well Ginny, Lavender and Parvati were there when I found out...so them and you two. But I need to tell Ron...it's something that involves all of us."

Lupin nodded, "I think that's wise. But make sure they won't tell anyone."

Sirius sat there in silence.

"Sirius? I'm sorry I know I've let you down..." Harry said regret in his eyes.

Sirius looked up at him, "I'm sorry too Harry. You haven't let me down. Moony is right. Even the most brilliant people make mistakes."

AN: That's not really where I wanted to stop but I needed to get a chapter out so all my reviewers ;) won't get mad at me again!! Please review! Wish me luck for my exam @_@ ja ja.

Next chapter: Hermione and Harry go to Madame Pomphrey for a diagnosis and someone unexpected finds out about Hermiones pregnancy...

4. Chapter 4

Disclaimer: Not my characters. I'm just bending them to my will. Don't sue me.

AN: Yes it's been a while. I've been busy etc. no excuses really. I've come to a decision about this story:

Harry and Hermione will be 16. I KNOW I KEEP CHANGING IT!! I know i do!..but I was happy with them being 15 some people weren't. They wanted them to be 17. So I changed it to 17. But I've realised I'm compromising my story for others. So they're 16. I should go back and re-write the chapters as 16 I know. But I don't want to lose my reviews!! Do you think I should?

Also I realised that instead of this story being AU. It's actually a pre-OOTP story. So if that hadn't happened Sirius could still be around. So whatever! You choose what you want it to be.

Anyway okay yes. Read on my reviewers this is the last chapter but there will be an epilogue. So sad. *sob*

So here's the chapter!!

Chapter 4- the final chapter

Harry took a deep breath and gave Hermione a reassuring smile. He took her hand in his as they stopped outside the familiar wing that Harry knew so well.

"It's okay." Harry said reassuringly.

Hermione bit her lip and shut her eyes momentarily. Harry squeezed her hand and gently pulled her into the hospital wing where Madame Pomphrey was waiting for them.

"You're here for the-"

"Yes." Harry interrupted.

She frowned at him and waved him towards a seat by the door and walked to her office door where she waited for Hermione to follow. Hermione turned to Harry, her lip firmly between her teeth.

"You'll be fine." Harry said firmly, "We'll work everything out."

He gave Hermione a soft kiss on her cheek and calmly strode to the wooden chair by the door. She took a deep breath before meeting Madame Pomphrey in her office. The door slamed shut with a loud bang startling Harry and a patient in one of the beds stirred and sat up. Harry hadn't noticed anyone in the hospital wing until this moment.

"Potter." the patient drawled.

'Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous.'

"Malfoy." Harry said with a nod in his direction.

"What are you doing here?" Malfoy drawled.

"None of your business." Harry hadn't been in the wing for more than 5 minutes and Malfoy was already getting on his nerves.

"Come to visit me have you Potty?"

Harrys eye twitched, his gaze firmly on the shut door he'd last seen Hermione walk through, "Hardly."

"Tell me. Is it true? Did you knock the mudblood up?" Malfoy asked, a smirk on his face and a haughty eyebrow raised.

Harry stood up quickly, almost knocking over his chair, "You keep your mouth shut about Hermione. Don't you dare talk about her like that."

"You're not denying it Potty."

"Piss.off." Harry said between clenched teeth.

He started to pace, ignoring everything Malfoy said. He needed to keep his temper. Hermione needed his support at this time. He must control himself from throttling Malfoy.

Seconds passed like minutes. Minutes like hours. Hours like years.

Finally the door opened and Harry stopped pacing. Hermione came out, her eyes red. Madame Pomphrey came out after her, "Ah mister Malfoy. You're up. And I see you haven't taken your potion yet." She bustled over to him and let Harry move to Hermiones side.

"Hermione?" Harry asked.

"She said-I-and-I didn't know-and-I'm just being stupid-I just-" Hermione said inbetween sobs.

Harry wrapped his arms around her, not quite understanding what was going on.

"Come on, lets go for a walk." he said taking hold of her hand once again.

Malfoy watched as they walked out of the hospital wing. 'So it's true.'

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Harry led Hermione over to the big oak tree beside the lake. When they'd gotten underneath it, Hermione collapsed on her knees; staring at her hands.

Harry sat down next to her, "What did she say?"

Hermione sighed and moved so she had her arms wrapped around her legs, "I'm not pregnant."

"You're not?" Harry asked, his eyes widening, "But I thought-"

"I was wrong." Hermione snapped.

"Okay, well...thank goodness." Harry said letting his head rest against the tree.

Hermione bit her lip and then started to cry, letting her head drop onto her arms.

"Hermione?" Harry asked sitting up straight, "What's wrong? Why are you crying? I thought you didn't want to be pregnant."

"I don't." Hermione admitted still sobbing.

Harrys brow furrowed and he wrapped his arms around her pulling her against him.

"I'm just being stupid." she said, wiping her streaming eyes in vain.

"No you're not." Harry said, wiping a stray tear that was making its way down her cheek away.

"She said I made the potion right. But I took another potion after it. It gets rid of my period pains." She bit her lip again, "And that the anti-pregnancy potion did work..but because of the other potion it made my body think I was pregnant."

"But your not." Harry stated as a question.

"No. No I'm not. And I know we're too young. I really do," She looked up at him at this point, her eyes red and glazed over, tear tracks down her cheeks, "But...I kind of got used to the thought of being pregnant. You know? Having something so small growing inside of me. Something we'd made together. I kind of grew attached to it. And I know it's so stupid because there never was anything there to begin with but..." Hermione trailed off.

"It's okay." Harry said in a soothing voice, "I understand. And someday we will have a child. When we've finished school and we're happily married. And we'll raise him to have values and to be a great flyer."

"He?"

"Or she." Harry added sheepishly.

"I love you Harry."

"And I love you Hermione."

The two sat there watching the sun set in the beautiful purple and orange streaked sky. Both hopelessly in love, and both mourning something that never was but something that could have been.

AN: TA DA!! THE END CHAPTER!! HAHA what did you think?? Watch out for the epilogue. And leave me some reviews will yah? Sorry if I confused everybody about the whole ages thing. I think someday I'll go back and change the ages. Someday lol =D! Review for me!! And watch out for the epilogue.

5. Epilogue- A little sprinkle of Hope

harryandhermionefan - thanks.

To one of the people who didn't enter a name: Yeah I know what you mean. To much focus on the child and not on the parents. Just cuz they have a kid doesn't mean they don't love each other lol. I get what you mean.

whitelight - indeed it would be.

KypDurron - so do I =D

JRadcliffe - its coming its coming!!

JulieX- Malfoy? Lol. He was there because he had to be arite? Don't ask questions I don't know the answer to.

the bear of pooh- thank you!!

Sarmi- thanks

Nicole - no they aren't! I know I'm certainly not perfect! Never have been never will be! But thanks

Muirnin- aaaaaaah yay you gave me my longest review! AND WHAT A REVIEW!! PHEW! First of all. I think you're right. I'm not going to sacrifice any more stories to what my readers want or think. And yes I am sick, twisted and mentally deprived but SIRIUS AND UMBRIDGE *gags* that's like having a dandelion and pickled egg sandwhich with off mayo on the top. GROOOOSS. And you've put pictures in my head. Thank you for that. Ugh. Thanks for the advice though. And *blush* thank you for the compliment. It means a lot to me to hear that.

Nappy- thank you and mwa ha ha to you too!

SaraMalfoy- *thumb up*

Chocolate Button- no sorry. No sequal. But there will be an epilogue so...that'll just have to satisfy yah! And thanks for the compliment. I've got other stories on portkey yah know. Why don't you check them out.

Fiona - Yeah I agree!

Kat-Here it is. Enjoy!

laila- :thumbup:

rodrigo- thanks

Hermionegirl 21- lol thanks for that. It's coming!

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.

~0~

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.

~0~

"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.

~0~

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 ^_^;;

So leave me a review and tell me what you think!!