Hugo Weasley: April 8th, 2008

Hermione Weasley was busy feeding 20-month old Rose with one hand, and rubbing her swollen stomach with the other that spring day. She had been thrilled to discover that she was pregnant again, even more so when she found out it was a boy. She and Ron had always planned to have at least one child of each gender. She had purposefully kept the sex of the baby from her husband, however. She wanted to surprise him and had refused to cave despite his pleas and enticing kisses or sexual offers to spill the beans.

Just then, her water broke. She placed her arms on the table, supporting Rose there so as not to drop her. She called Ron from upstairs and he came running. Seeing she was in labor, he ran around and gathered the supplies that Hermione had prepared weeks in advance. He sent the standard Patronus out to the others and helped his wife to St. Mungo's. Harry was already there, his three kids and almost 10-year-old Teddy Lupin in tow. He gave Hermione's hand a squeeze in encouragement, then turned to his brother-in-law.

"Ginny will be here soon. Go be with Hermione. I've got Rose." Ron gratefully passed his daughter off to Harry and he and Hermione headed back for the delivery.

Harry corralled the five little kids into the waiting room. He had James hold Lily and Teddy hold Albus while he fed Rose. After about 30 minutes, the rest of the family began trickling in.

"They already back there?" Arthur asked.

"Yup," Harry affirmed. "Until we hear anything, it's Daddy Day Care." The others joined him, feeding and entertaining the dozen or so babies and toddlers.

Meanwhile, Ron was helping Hermione breathe through the pain and holding her hand. Finally, with one last push, the baby came out.

"It's a boy," the Healer announced. Hermione smiled knowingly, but Ron didn't seem to notice. He let out a whoop and rushed to hold his son.

"Hermione, look at him! He's so handsome. Well, he takes after his father, of course."

"Whatever you say, love," Hermione sighed, too tired to do anything. She was more than willing to hold the baby, though, once Ron had clued in enough to pass him to her. Ron was even more excited when his wife named the baby Hugo Ronald Weasley. The Healer, meanwhile, left to find the rest of the family.

"Weasley?" he asked the waiting room at large, and was stunned when everyone in the room stood up. "Uhh…they are ready for you now. If you'll just follow me…" The Weasleys crowded into Hermione's room and oohed and awed over what was probably the final Weasley grandchild. Arthur voiced this likely scenario when he said, "I am thrilled as always. But, if I see the inside of a hospital room again before my time, I am going to eat my hat!" Thankfully, he never had to.