In a way this is an Epilogue of sorts. I'm sad this is my last chapter of the story though … this was my first story, practically my baby … (foreshadowing?)

… Anyways I decided that I will be continuing my story. A great story came to me and I'm so excited to get it started! First I must have a transition of sorts, so please check out my profile for my next story. I know this chapter is a bit short, but I also posted my new story, and they fit together, so please go check it out!

Oh, and I decided to put all of my gabbering up here, so when my story ends, it ends. Please enjoy, and thank you if you have been following Pranksters, Prefects, and Prophesies from the beginning. Please, please review and tell me what you thought! You don't have to say much, just show me you liked the story …

*HW pov*

They WOULD bring in a big shipment when I'm not feeling well … The ministry needs all of the new scrolls discovered in a hidden library translated, and Mr. Green and I have been working long hours. The only good thing is I'm getting paid overtime.

My stomach has been churning all morning … I'm not sure I still want to go out to lunch with Ginny later. I look back at the work I've done so far, hmm this is interesting. It's the ancient history of wizards and witches in Europe, who were in charge of helping each Royal Family.

Suddenly another wave of nausea comes over me … ughh not again! I stand up from my desk and hurry to the bathroom. After I've gotten rid of the contents of my stomach, I wash my hands and look in the mirror. What's wrong with me?! I shouldn't still be sick like this. I thought it was just food poisoning from that new Italian restaurant Fred and I tried out the other day, but that still wouldn't be effecting me … it has to be something else.

I rack my brain as to what it could possibly be. I look up in shock … could it be? I hurry back to my desk to attempt to get back to work. I clear my mind with a lot of effort, and get back to work. I was completely consumed in my work until Ginny comes and takes my quill.

"Hey!" I say a bit surprised.

"What's up with you? You haven't worked this hard since you were preparing for your O.W.L.S. Even Fred made you take it easy and not go totally crazy for NEWTS," She joked as I stood up.

I give her a look, as we head out to our usual café. I sit down and order a chicken noodle soup, with bread. Panera is my favorite café.

"What's eating you? I can tell something's wrong," Ginny asked.

"Well I'm not quite sure if this is what it is, but do you think Fred would be ready to be a dad?" I ask nervously . I love Fred and I know he loves me, but I'm just a little worried that he's not ready. It's so soon after we were married.

"AHHHH!!! Oh course he'll be ready! He loves you. He loves kids. He practically is one himself … I know he'll be excited, but you need to take a pregnancy test to be sure before you tell him … Come over I have a muggle pregnancy tests … it's a bit weird, because you have to pee on it, but it told me I was pregnant with this, and just look at me now." She said motioning towards her growing belly.

I nod and smile, "I'm really excited. I always wanted kids … but I'm still young and I never had any younger siblings, so everything will be new … I've never even read any books on parenting! I-"

"Hermione! You'll be fine, just breathe!" Ginny says with a smile, "People will help you, as you're getting the hang of it. My mum will go overboard and you'll probably want her to leave."

Our food arrived, and we ate as we chatted about different things. Ginny is such a good friend … she's great at helping me keep my mind off of what I'm worried about. She's going to be such a good mum… will I be???

"Come on Hermione don't freak out … let's go see what the test says," She says reassuringly.

We paid for our food and walked to a secluded area, so we can apparate to Grimmauld's place. As we apparated to the door step and went inside, I started to get nervous … what's the test going to say?!

"The test is upstairs in my bathroom. It's under the sink … behind the extra toilet paper. I'm going to go tell Kreacher what to make for dinner, then I'll come up to see …" She said as she turned down the hallway towards the kitchen.

I went up the stairs, into their room, and continued through to the bathroom. I opened the cabinet under the sink, and found the test in the very back. I opened it and looked at it for a couple of seconds … well, the test's not going to work on it's own!

…

"GINNY it hasn't shown up yet. Why hasn't it shown up yet?!" I ask as I'm waving the stupid thing around as I pace in her room.

"It will show up any second Hermione … boy am I glad you were OCD and cleaned that off after you peed onto it," she laughed.

"Oh ha, ha, just laugh while I'm in the middle of an almost break down! I just want to know if I'm pregnant and this thing won't tell me!" I yell. I throw the test on the bed, sit down, and put my head in my hands. I just want to know, but I don't have time for this, because I need to be back to work in five minutes!

"HERMIONE IT'S SHOWN UP!" she screams and stands up.

I look up in shock, "You read it! I just can't … what does it say?!"

"PREGNANT! YOU'RE PREGNANT!" She comes and hugs me.

I can't hold my smile back. I'm going to be a mum! I have to go tell Fred!!!!

"Well thanks for there being with me during my time of panic … and you can't tell anyone besides Harry. I'm going to go ask Mr. Green if I can have the rest of the day off. I have to go tell Fred," I say as I get up to leave.

"… don't you think you should finish the day? I mean Fred can't leave George alone, when they just introduced the new line … and we both know Fred would want to leave as soon as he knows. Plus you won't be able to work as much once you have the baby," she reasoned. She did have a point.

"Okay, then I better hurry back to the office … see you later," I say and give her a hug.

"Good luck and see you soon," She says and I apparate away to the alley by the Ministry. I make my way up to the office, and I sit down in my office chair, and work. I don't get nearly as much work done as usual, and the end of the day comes painfully slow, but I manage through the day.

"Have a good evening Mr. Green," I call as I leave work.

I hurry down the busy street, so I can get home. Maybe I can have dinner ready for when Fred get's home … As soon as I'm out of muggle's view I apparated to the path between the two houses. Fred had surprised me with a house when we had returned from our honeymoon. Sure we can apparated anywhere in seconds, but he truly picked the perfect location.

He had built a nice size home with a wrap-around porch in MY SPOT! There's no need to worry, because now there are protective charms around the area, so no Azkaban escapers can come to visit. It's perfect! The pond was in the front yard and he had cleaned the weeds out and put sand at the bottom, so you could go swimming. Then we had a clearing in the backyard, and Fred thinks a qudditich pitch will be there someday … as if I would allow that!! Especially with a baby on the way!

It will be nice having Mrs. Weasley(even though she wants me to call her Molly) so close once we have the baby. She'll be a lot of help, and I've noticed the little path I found so long ago is already looking more evident from being traveled on more frequently.

I walk up to the house and go in. What would Fred want for dinner? I open the Fridge and look for inspiration … I decide on Shepherd' pie, mashed potatoes, and corn. There's also some of the banana cream pie from the other night … I better get started.

…

'The lovely Frederick Weasley is arriving,' the fireplace announced. I laughed … Fred and George had made a new product that announced who was flooing to your house before they arrive, but only him and George got adjectives before their names. They varied each day. Once it was 'shockingly good looking,' or 'handsome' … only ever positive.

I hurried and took the food out of the oven, "YUMM, something smells good," Fred says as he comes into the kitchen, "Did you get off early today? I'm surprised you're home and cooking. You've had to work late a lot recently."

I smiled at him, "Well, I didn't have to today … get the butter and salt for the corn out of the fridge and bring it to the table."

"Yes ma'am!" He says with a salute.

I laughed and set the food on the table. I sat down and put the food on my plate, and so did Fred.

"Everything looks really great once again. I'm going to have to tell mum she's got some competition!" He joked.

"Well, you might have to tell her more than that, and it doesn't count since she's the one that taught me how to cook…" I say glancing to see if he caught my hint. I didn't want to wait until later … he caught it. He gave me a confused look as he piled more food into his mouth … such a Weasley … hopefully my child won't inherit that trait …

"What would I have to tell mum?" he asked after a minute, which he had chewed his food in.

"Oh, I don't know … news," I say with a smile.

He looks at me with a smirk, "What sort of news?"

"Any sort of news … maybe, that your favorite wife is pregnant," I say looking at him with a nervous smile.

He beams at me and throws his fist up in the air, "YEA!" Then he rushes over to me and hugs me, "You're my one and only, and you know that."

"So you're excited?" I ask.

"Of course I am! I don't know about you, but I can't wait to have another me running around!!!" He laughs.

"Oh jeez … that makes me feel so much less nervous," I say with a smile and sit back down to eat. He follows my lead, but he's a bit jumpy and keeps talking with his mouth full.

"You shouldn't be nervous! You'll be a great mum!"

"We'll see about that …" I joke.

"I'm willing to bet a lot of money you will be. I have faith in you … how far along are you?"

"About two months …" I say.

He smirks, "Wait till I tell George I probably got you pregnant on our wedding night!"

"FRED! You don't just tell people that!" I protest.

"He's not just anyone, he's George!"

"Fine whatever, but if you tell him, then you have to go shopping for the nursery stuff with me this weekend," I say with a smile, "And we will explore ALL of the options."

"UGHHH … you always take forever! Why can't you just be like me and pick the first thing you see?" He asks with a smile, knowing I'd never change.

"Oh I hope that this baby is more like me than you!" I joked as I began to clear the table.

He comes over to me, "You don't mean that. You want a little version of me … the only question, is the world ready?"

I look up at him, and smile. Why was I ever nervous to tell him? Of course Fred would be excited! … He's so perfect for me, even if he is a prankster... I wonder, if Dumbledore was still alive, would he say we came together because of the prophecy, or because we were meant for each other? All I know is I love Fred, and our story has just begun …

The End! ~Grace