Harry and Hermione didn't tell anyone she was pregnant even after she'd been to see a doctor. They just thought it best if not many people knew right away. It was a very personal thing for them both, especially since they had thought it just wasn't possible. Both agreed that they just weren't ready to share their little secret yet. They'd wait until after the wedding and then let everyone know. Hermione was intrigued to discover that by the calculations of when she was due, that it was very possible she'd gotten pregnant the first time that they were together.
Harry and Hermione had their wedding in April. It was a Muggle ceremony so that Hermione's family would be comfortable, but their friends from the wizarding world were there in their best Muggle dress - all of the Weasleys, Lupin, Tonks, Dumbledore, Hagrid, professors Snape and McGonagall, as well as some of their other friends who they'd gone to school with. Even Viktor Krum was there all the way from Bulgaria, and Ruby went just like she'd said she would. It was a lovely ceremony; there was hardly a dry eye in the place, but the reception was where the fun started. They had a DJ and someone mixing drinks. Ron had just come from going to get a plate of food when he saw Ruby sitting at the same table with Hermione and Harry.
"Um, Harry, can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked.
"Sure," he said. "Hermione, I'll be back in a second." He gave her a kiss and went with Ron over to the corner.
"Who is that beautiful girl that's over there talking to Hermione?" he asked, still staring across the room at her. When he realized that she appeared to be looking back, Harry could tell that he was embarrassed.
"Oh, that's Ruby. She's Hermione's friend the Muggle Seer," Harry told him. "Why don't you go and talk to her?"
Meanwhile back at the table…
"Hermione, is that tall man talking to Harry a good friend of yours?" asked Ruby.
"Yes, that's Ron, our friend that we told you about," she answered.
"Ah, had to ask. I thought he looked familiar," she said wistfully.
"You like him don't you?" Hermione asked with a smile.
"He strikes me as being pleasant, yes," Ruby answered. "He has a kind face. So what can you tell me about him?"
"Oh, he's a wonderful guy. Maybe you and he should talk, Ruby."
Ruby only smiled and continued to look at him as he and Harry made their way back to the table. Ron sat down beside her and went a slight shade of pink. Hermione looked at Harry and each was thinking the same thing - Ron was a very good-hearted person; Ruby would like him, and how could he help but fall for someone who was so beautiful and with such an endearing personality to match? He appeared half in love with her already. As the reception went on, they talked to each other more and more comfortably until Ron finally decided to ask her to dance. While they were on the dance floor, Hermione was sure that she saw Fred and George slip something into the punch - probably something they'd made themselves. After that, quite a few people got rather tipsy. Hermione's family who were usually pretty reserved had started laughing loudly, and Professor McGonagall was dancing with Professor Dumbledore. Hermione kept giving her drinks to Ginny, since she was pregnant and didn't want to consume any alcohol. When Ginny started dancing like she had a pole in front of her, Dean decided to call it a night and take her home. For the most part, though, it was a lovely evening.
Shortly after they were married, the Potters got a house in Muggle London. They had decided to live in the Muggle world, but to keep up the use of magic in their home. They wanted this child, and however many more were to follow, to grow up knowing and understanding both worlds. Their baby was born on Halloween. Harry stayed with his wife the whole time she was struggling to give birth. He was almost starting to regret getting her pregnant, until he saw his baby's face. It was a son - Jonathan David Potter they named him. He was a beautiful baby. Hermione was pleased to see that he had a full head of dark brown hair and green eyes. He'd taken after Harry. Now it seemed that they were complete. Their love had taken form in this perfect little person. He was their pride and joy, and would no doubt grow up to be a very powerful wizard.
Ron and Ruby ended up marrying shortly after Jonathan was born. There was a small celebration for his first birthday and both of them were there, Ruby sporting a rather large belly. Harry and Ron watched from across the backyard as their wives, accompanied by Ginny and Dean, played with Jonathan. Ginny had finally given in and was engaged to Dean, although she was in no hurry to marry and settle down.
"Looks like everything is finally like it's supposed to be," Ron said to his best friend. "I'm glad that you're able to live your life in peace."
Harry smiled. "Yeah, I agree with you there. Things seem to be going well for you too. I know you're looking forward to being a dad. It's great."
"I think it's scary. Being a parent is a big responsibility, and we're expecting twin girls. I'm afraid I'm going to be cursed with female versions of Fred and George. I don't know how mum and dad managed with all of us," he said thoughtfully.
"Well, it helps when you have a partner as great as ours are," Harry said, watching Hermione with his son.
"Are you kidding? Do you know what it's like to live and sleep in the same bed with a person who knows everything? We've been together for about a year now, and I still can't get used to it."
They both laughed. Just then Hermione came over to Harry.
"Guess what?" she said happily.
"I'm almost afraid to ask," Harry answered quizzically.
Ron excused himself and went to join everyone else. His godson was now dragging Crookshanks around by the neck, but the cat acted like he didn't mind.
"We're having another baby. It's a girl this time," she said excitedly. "Isn't it wonderful?"
"Ruby told you this, I assume?" Harry asked with a knowing smile.
"Of course. I thought that I might have been pregnant again, and she confirmed it." Hermione was extremely pleased.
He gently pulled her over into his lap, making her giggle. He felt like the happiest person in the world at the moment. He had his beautiful wife and adorable son and another child on the way. This is what he'd always wanted - just to be with the people he loved without any worries. All of the suffering he'd been through as a boy no longer mattered. He must have gotten lost in his thoughts for a moment when Hermione called him back.
"Harry? Harry, aren't you happy?" she asked, brushing his hair from his forehead to finger the scar that was now no more than a barely visible fine white line.
"Of course I'm happy! I think I can say for once in my life that I have everything I've ever wanted. Thanks for giving it to me," he said sweetly.
She squeezed him tightly. "You've made me happy too, you know. You always have."
Their eyes met, reflecting the love that they had for each other. It had always been there in a way ever since they were children, only now it had reached perfection.
"Hermione?"
"Yes?"
"What do we have planned for later on tonight?"
"Nothing. Why?"
"Because I was just thinking of a way that I can make you really happy. That is, if you're up to it. It involves a bubble bath and dessert afterwards."
"Oh, I'm up to it," she said with a wanton smile and kissed him sweetly.
THE END
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