LIFETIME MATE

Chapter Ten


July seemed to rapidly approach after Hermione came home from her time spent with Chase. It was decided that Hermione and Kat would stay at the Potter home, as it was close to Ginny’s due date. It was probably a good thing too, as Ginny’s belly was quite large and she had a hard time sitting down, or getting up, let alone doing anything around the house.

Braeden and Kat would hover over Ginny, making sure to be there if she ever needed anything or just to place their hands over her belly to feel the baby kick.

Over the following week, the Potter household watched Ginny closely for signs of her going into labor. Ginny finally told Harry to take Braeden and Kat out to pick up a few things from Diagon Alley, just to get them out of her hair.

Ginny sat on the couch, while Hermione sat beside her massaging her swollen feet. “That feels so good Hermione. I’ll be glad when this baby decides to make an appearance. My whole body aches.” She paused to look at her best friend. “So, anyway, how was Chase?”

Hermione smiled, “It was great. We’re supposed to meet up in November again?”

“Why not before Hermione? You obviously like him and it sounds like he feels the same for you.”

“We’ll see. I gave him my phone number back at home. He said it was still hard for him to get away though.”

“Did you find out anything more about him?”

“Not much. We were huh....kind of preoccupied. I did find out he got the scars on his shoulder and leg from being shot at with a muggle gun. I didn’t want to pry too much into that.”

“Well, I hope he calls you Hermione, he sounds like he is what you need in your life.”

“I don’t know Gin, can you just imagine his face when I say ‘By the way Chase, I’m a witch and I have a nine year old daughter.’ The sex is great, but on a personal level....” She shrugged. “We’ll have to wait and see.”


That night after everyone had gone to bed, Hermione lay in bed late into the night, thinking about Chase. She had just closed her eyes when she felt someone sit beside her on the bed.

“Hermione, wake up.” Harry cried.

“What? Is it Ginny?” She asked sitting up, wide awake.

“Yes. Her water broke, she’s starting her contractions. Please sit with her, I need to owl the medi-witch and Ron.”

“Sure thing Harry. Go, don’t worry, she’ll be okay.” Hermione reassured him as she tugged on her jeans and a t-shirt she was wearing the night before.

Hermione was in their room within two minutes that Harry woke her. “Hey Gin, how’re you doing?” She sat beside her on the bed and grasped her hand.

“I’m okay so far, could really use some water though.”

Hermione poured her a glass and helped her sit up as Ginny gulped the water. “Thanks ‘Mione.”

“No problem. Anything else you need?”

“No, just stay with me......” Ginny tightened her hold on Hermione’s hand, as a contraction hit.

Hermione held on tight until the pain subsided. Harry came into the room looking frazzled and sat down on the other side of the bed. “Medi-witch will be here shortly, same as Ron. You okay Gin?”

“Yes, I am. Is Braeden awake yet?”

“No, he’s still sleeping. Didn’t want to wake him up, could be awhile yet before he has that baby sister.” Harry said smiling as he stroked Ginny’s cheek.

“I’ll go wait for Ron and take care of the kids. If you need anything, I won’t be far.” Hermione stated as she left the room, closing the door behind her.

Several hours later Hermione, Ron and Lavender made the kids breakfast and tried to keep them occupied. Hermione brought out the muggle game Monopoly, since one game can last hours. Occasionally she would go check on Ginny to make sure she was okay, then come back out to report to the rest of the clan.

It wasing ing the evening after supper and before bedtime, that an exhausted Harry came out with a big smile on his face. They all got up and surrounded him as they all waited for him to speak.

“Well......out with it Harry, do I have another nephew or a niece?” Ron asked anxiously.

Harry smiled then crouched down eye level with Braeden. “Well Braeden, your wish came true, you have a baby sister....actually you have two.”

Braeden launched himself into Harry’s arms. “Can I see them?” He asked excitedly.

“In a few minutes, the medi-witch is making sure they’re okay.”

“Congratulations Harry. Wow. Twins.” Hermione smiled as she hugged Harry close.

In a short while they were all allowed to go in to see the twins and Ginny. Ginny looked tired, very tired. Ron and Hermione kissed Ginny’s cheek. “How are you doing Gin?” Ron asked.

“Okay, did you see them? They’re beautiful.” Ginny gushed.

And they were. You couldn’t tell the color of their eyes yet. But the dark red hair was very prominent. Braeden touched the tiny fingers in wonder, still can’t believing he had two baby sisters. “What are their names?” He asked.

“I don’t know, what names do you think?” Ginny asked Braeden as she held his hand.

“I only thought of one name, and it was Lily, after grandma’s name.” He replied as he looked to his father.

Harry smiled, very touched. He hugged him close. “Sounds good to me, what about the other one?”

Braeden looked around the room. “How about Hermione?”

Hermione smiled, close to tears. “That’s quite a mouthful for a little one Braeden.”

Ginny looked to Harry. “How about Mya, a shortened version of Hermione?”

“That sounds perfect, what do you say Braeden?” Harry asked.

“But, are you sure?” Hermione asked.

“Yes, very sure. You are one of our best friends ‘Mione. Without you and your brains, I may not have made it this far. Yes. I am very sure.” Harry said as he hugged Hermione tight.

“Me too.” Braeden piped up.

“Well let’s see my namesake then. How are we going to tell the difference?” Hermione asked.

Ginny smiled. “That’s easy. One of them has a birthmark on her elbow.”

“That should be Lily.” Braeden suggested.

So that night they welcomed two little girls into the Potter household, and continued to celebrate for the next couple of days with friends and family. After..... Mr. and Mrs. Potter had a nice long sleep.