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Invited
Chapter 1- A New Plan
Hermione had asked Headmaster McGonagall if she could have two days off. Minerva agreed without question or hesitation. Ginny and Hermione went to Ginny's place, a modest three bedroom flat near Diagon Alley. After dropping off Hermione's bags Ginny suggested they go to her shop. Once there they were greeted warmly by Neville Longbottom and Cho Chang.
"Hello Ginny, Hermione glad to see things worked out" said Neville releasing them from his embrace. Cho also hugged them and expressed her best wishes to them both. Hermione was looking around the shop. Ginny had been very modest, the shop was quite large and there were exotic magical plants everywhere. There was a restricted section for more aggressive flora, and there were vines of sweet smelling roses clinging to the walls.
"Wow Neville this is fantastic! How did you get all this done?'
"Well, Ginny got a loan from Fred and George; I got loads of help from Professor Sprout as to how the layout should be and all the logistics. Cho here..." he put his arm around her and kissed her forehead to Hermione's surprise "helped me get my license to handle the more dangerous plants"
"I work for the Ministry, but Nev didn't really need much help" Cho kissed him and disappeared into the cooler.
Ginny turned to Hermione and pulled her into a kiss. "I have missed this like you can't imagine"
"I think I can imagine a little" she replied as Ginny took her into the back room.
"Neville and Cho?" Hermione questioned in a whisper
"It was a shock to us all but they actually have a great relationship. She's been good for him." Ginny explained
"I want to show you something" Ginny took her hand and dashed through the shop to the back room and up a set of stairs to the roof.
"Before I open this door" Ginny pulled out her wand "Obscurus" Hermione's eyes turned white as she reached for them Ginny spoke "take my hand" Hermione suspiciously waited for Ginny to guide her. Hermione heard Ginny open the door and felt a cool breeze against her face as she wrapped her arms around Ginny's arm. They walked out onto the roof and Ginny guided Hermione to a place so she could sit down. "Hermione felt herself gently laid up against something, but she couldn't tell what." Hermione could feel grass and hear Ginny moving around. Ginny waved her wand and Hermione's vision is restored. When everything came into focus Hermione gasped at the rooftop garden, filled with birds and flowers and trees.
"Oh my god this is beautiful. Did you do all this" she turned to get Ginny's answer but instead she saw Ginny holding a small box out for her to take. Hermione started to tear up as she took the box and opened it to see a diamond ring on a platinum band. Hermione began to shake. Ginny took the ring out of the box and placed it cautiously on the appropriate hand. Hermione's body was engulfed in a warm glow that made her feel slightly strange but she dismissed it as a symptom of all the excitement.
"Miss Granger, will you marry me?" Ginny finally asked
Hermione couldn't form words she only shook her head while Ginny cupped her face and kissed her deeply "Lets go to the Burrow, I promised I would tell mom the good news" Hermione nodded and with a crack they were standing in the garden of the Burrow. As they walked up the pathway to the house hand in hand Molly Weasley rushed out to greet them with tears in her eyes. She grabs Hermione and pulls her into a fierce hug.
"Hi Mom, what's for dinner" Ginny said flatly as she continued into the house. Once inside Molly served them some Sheppard's pie before launching into all the questions she'd been dying to ask.
"So everything sorted out now?" she asked
"Yup" said Ginny in a teasing tone not waiting to give her mom too much info
"Hermione dear, please…a bit more detail if you don't mind. Are you two getting married?"
"Yes" Hermione showed her the ring. Molly threw her arms around them both while Ginny was still trying to eat.
"This is why we don't tell her things" Ginny laughed as did Hermione "Oy mom can we have the wedding here?"
"Of course you can…what can I do to help" Molly said eagerly
"All you baby…just tell me what to wear and when to show up" Ginny said drinking her juice
"Oh no, I'm NOT doing this all alone" Hermione protested Ginny hugged her
"I'm teasing you…I have a few ideas." Ginny said as Hermione rolled her eyes "What?"
"Oh nothing, nothing at all" Hermione replied looking to Molly for help
"Ginny I'm sure you have great ideas…just don't go through with any of them until you clear them with us" Molly chimed in
"Oh fine, no one thinks I can plan a wedding…I could do it all by myself if I had a mind to."
"No one is saying you couldn't," said Hermione
"Right we just want to ….collaborate it's Hermione's day too" Said Molly patting Ginny's hand
"I know. Oh God look at the time. We really should get back…" Ginny said looking at her watch
They stood up and Molly embraced them both. "Be good to each other, am I allowed to inform the family?"
"Of course Mom"
"I'm so very happy for you both'
"Thank you Mrs. Weas…"
"Tut tut, it's mom or Molly now…."
"Thank you …Mom." Hermione replied with a large smile. With that they apparated out.