Second chances

Chapter 6

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Harry ran up to Hermione's room to tell her the good news. It's been a couple of months since Harry moved into Hermione's and he's never felt more at home.

Hermione has become his one constant in his life now, any news whether good or bad, he would tell her. Any secret no matter how confidential, he would tell Her. Health issue, he would tell her. Harry never imagined that Hermione would replace Ron in all his life.

When Harry's divorce was finalized and he had to go down to the Ministry to break his magical bond of marriage, it broke him. All his life he thought Ginny was his one and only, the one he would marry and grow old with but that was far from the truth. That truth hit hard when his name and Ginny's was called out to break the bond. Ginny didn't fare too well either, it affected her as much as did to him but both put up brave faces so that they don't let their guard down.

None of them hated the other. It was unfortunate but they knew it was the right thing to do. Ginny smiled at Harry sadly once the magical bond was broken and Harry returned the smile. Harry knew that this was closure, that it was time for both of them to be the different selves that they were fighting to hide from each other.

Harry came home that day all worn out. The Magical bond would take up so much of his emotional strength he never thought. Hermione knew that Harry was worn out and made Harry his favorite meal. Harry was in no mood for having dinner but he couldn't help feeling heart warmed at the gesture. He ate and Hermione made his special song playlist by Billy Joel. They sang that night and they danced to "Children of the night", the song that Harry made Hermione dance to after Ron left them during the Wizarding War.

Once they were done, Harry thanked Hermione for the wonderful night and kissed her on the cheek. For the first time ever, Harry noticed Hermione blushing and he blushed too. It was at that moment that they knew something had changed between them. Hermione simply smiled that wonderful smile that Harry was so used to seeing and wished Harry goodnight.

That night Harry wondered if he was developing feelings for Hermione. He liked being around her, he liked talking to her but did he have feelings? He wasn't sure. Nevertheless, he would just enjoy whatever it is that they have at this point.

Now as Harry ran up to Hermione's room, excited to give her the news that he got her job back as an Auror. The best part of the news was that she could start 6 months after the baby was born. With the suggestions that Hermione kept giving on Harry's work, the ministry was impressed and could not wait to have her back. With a few of Harry's influences, Harry managed to get a joining date that was comfortable for Hermione.

As he reached Hermione's bedroom door, he heard her crying. Harry had never heard Hermione crying since that day at the hospital. He could hear her talking to someone or herself he wasn't sure, all he could hear was "Why would you do this to me".

"Hermione? Are you ok?" asked Harry walking inside the room.

Hermione just continued to cry. Harry rushed to her side and held onto her.

"What's wrong Hermione? Talk to me" said Harry

"I'm nine months pregnant Harry and there is absolutely no news of Ron. I don't know where he is, what he's doing, why he's not answering any of my letters. It's devastating to write over and over again only to receive no response. I don't know what he is so mad about and why he is doing this to me. Does he not care about his wife, does he not care about his child?. I don't even know if my letters are even reaching him. How could he do this to me?" Said Hermione crying.

"I know he's not ready to be a father but no one is at first. You have to learn to become a parent along the way. How do I make him understand? How do I make him LISTEN? It's all so confusing Harry and I don't know what to do. I don't know what to tell my baby about his/her father. I don't know anything." cried Hermione.

Harry ached to see Hermione so vulnerable, so hurt and so alone and he hated Ron even more for making her feel this way. He wanted to make it all better but he didn't know how, so he just held onto Hermione and whispered sweet nothings in her ears. Harry made a mental note to find Ron at all costs and make him answer.

Once Hermione had finished crying, Harry decided to take her to the beach. At the beach, he set up magical enchantments so that the muggles could not see them and set up a tent like old times. Setting up a tent with Hermione this time was very different because;

A. Nobody was chasing them.