Molly and Fleur entered the restaurant after Hermione had her second cup of tea and was working on her third biscuit, and was feeling a bit better about shopping.
Soon the two women had dragged her out of the restaurant and out into muggle London, both of them having come dressed in regular clothing, with their robes shrunken and in their pockets, for when they switched back over to Diagon Alley.
As soon as the girls left, the boys headed out the back, into the little garden where Remus tapped the brick wall with his wand, and the archway into Diagon Alley opened for them.
Hurrying along, wanting to complete their task before the girls were finished with Hermione, they headed straight for Morrissette's Magical Gems. When they reached the lovely little shop they stopped to read the sign out front. "Diamonds and Rubies, to Moonstone and Emeralds, we've got what you need to make an impression"
"Good," Harry said after reading the sign, "Because this ring better make one hell of an impression."
Sirius and Remus chuckled and ushered their son into the shop. They were met right away by Madame Morrissette herself, which was considered to be a great honor, as almost no one ever met the woman.
"When I heard the infamous Sirius Black was coming to my shop, I had to be here personally. No one ever thought they would see Sirius Black looking for an engagement ring." Madame Morrissette said, eyeing Sirius, but paying very little attention to Harry or Remus.
"Oh Madame Morrissette, you wound me, but I'm not here for me, at least not today. I'm here to help my son Harry pick out an engagement ring for his girlfriend. They've having twins, making me a grandpa, and Harry wants to marry his beautiful little witch." Sirius said proudly.
"I had heard of your son with Mr. Lupin. Congratulations to all of you. What sort of ring are you looking for child?" she said as she turned to Harry.
"Hermione's favorite color is purple, and she likes silver a lot better than gold. I want her to have a diamond too though." Harry explained.
"I think I have a few pieces that you would like." the Madame said, going behind the counter, opening one of the display cases and pulling out a small box with about a dozen rings in it.
"That's it!" Harry said as soon as the box was placed on top of the display case.
Remus and Sirius looked over his shoulders. "It's beautiful Harry, nice choice." Remus said.
"Looks like our boy didn't need our help after all." Sirius said, still beaming with pride. "Very nice choice son."
Madame Morissette personally charmed the ring to adjust to Hermione's size when Harry put it on her finger, and then boxed and wrapped the ring. Before they knew it, they were heading out the door with Harry so happy he was practically floating.
"Come down out of the clouds there son," Sirius said, loving watching his son be so happy.
"So what are we going to do until time to meet up with the girls?" Harry asked.
"We could go back to The Leaky Cauldron, Remus and I could have a firewhiskey and you could have a butterbeer to celebrate our excellent news." Sirius suggested.
Both Harry and Remus agreed and they headed back to the little restaurant for drinks while they waited on the girls.
A couple of butterbeers and firewhiskeys later, Hermione reentered the little pub, and Remus excused himself to go make a firecall to confirm that the rest of their party was waiting on them at the restaurant.
Hermione slid into a chair beside Harry, and he took her hand. "How was your shopping trip?" Harry asked.
She smiled. "It was alright. I tried on way too many clothes, and Molly and Fleur wouldn't let me get out of there without every single thing that I could possibly need for anytime between now and when the babies are twelve, I'm sure."
Harry laughed. "I'm glad you got everything you needed. Where are Molly and Fleur?"
"Oh they had to head home. Victorie was upset and wanting Fleur, and Molly wanted to get a head start on dinner." Hermione said.
Harry hid a grin. "That's too bad."
"Yeah, I was hoping they were going to eat dinner with us." Hermione said.
"Speaking of dinner," Remus said, walking back up to the table. "It's almost four. Are you guys ready to go?"
The two couples stood, and Sirius went to pay for their drinks. When he came back, they headed for one of the public floos that the Leaky offered, and Harry and Hermione entered first.
Before Harry threw down the floo powder, Sirius pointed his wand at them, and Hermione was thoroughly confused when their clothes were transfigured into a tuxedo for Harry and a beautiful, purple, shimmering maternity dress for Hermione.
She was even more confused when Harry dropped the floo powder and clearly spoke "Scarpetta Italiana," but didn't have enough time to ask what was going on, before she felt the whirl of the floo.