Hermione paused, giving Ron's question some real thought. While Hermione preferred being completely in control of her actions, she knew that now wasn't the time to shoulder too much on her own. After so long preparing for the baby and taking care of every step along the way in her pregnancy, the last thing Hermione wanted was for something bad to happen at a critical moment like this.

She breathed in deeply, reaching behind her for Ron's hand, giving it a slight squeeze.

"I believe I should be able to walk until the next contraction, but I wouldn't mind some help," she said, shivering slightly at the dampness underneath her nightgown. "And my dressing gown, please."