"Congratulations...I love you," he choked, before giving her a brief hug and a kiss. Hermione leaned against him and hummed as she and Ron rocked together, trying to put their joy into some motion and also calm their nerves. But everything would be alright. When they were young, Hermione had dreamed and fantasized about carrying Ron's children, giving birth and caring for little red-headed toddlers. Now, what had been her wildest dreams back then was a reality. She would be the mother of Ron Weasley's child. She could not wait 9 months; she just couldn't!