Why They Married: A Harry Potter FanFic
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Two years after defeating Lord Voldemort, Harry thought life would be better than it was. Yes, he was sharing a nice apartment with his best friend, Ron Wesley, but he was still missing something, a girlfriend. Harry had been trying to get a hold of his old friend, Cho Chang, but couldn't find her anywhere. Just then, the fire turned green. Their best friend, Hermione Granger, stepped out. "Hey, Hermione! What's up?" Harry asked, looking over his shoulder at the old friend.
"Oh, I just thought I might stop over for a visit. I heard that you signed up for the Auror classes. Where's Ron?"
"He's asleep, still," Harry replied," I'll go and wake him." Harry walked into the next room, and Hermione heard a muffled,"Aguamenti," as Harry woke Ron with a blast of cold water.
"What the bloody 'ell was that for?" Ron asked; anger in his voice.
"Hermione's here," Harry replied, tossing Ron some jeans and a t-shirt. Ron walked out, his hair wet, with Harry.
"Hey, Hermione. How are you doing?" Ron asked between bites of toast. "How's the student teaching going?"
"Pretty good. I just finished with some Transfiguration classes at Hogwarts. I was doing it a couple of days ago before Christmas break with Professor McGonagall. She's retiring at the end of the year. If I get qualified enough, I could very possibly get her job, but I might not want it. I'll probably just go to a local school and teach there." Harry had turned on the radio and heard the new Minister of Magic, Jhonny Parkton, talking about the gala that would be happening next weekend.
"Thank you Minister and now to our commercial break…" An ad came on for a new Nimbus model that could carry a family of six plus 2 trunks.
"That gala sounds pretty fun," said Ron. "What do you say I send an owl to Ginny and tell her about it?"
"Sounds good," replied Harry. "I'd better try to get tickets. Also, I'm gonna go and try to get a driver's license so we can get there inconspicuously. Anyone want to come?" The blank silence answered for him. Harry called Hedwig with the letter for Ginny.
Dear Ginny,
Ron, Hermione and I were wondering you wanted to go to the Ministry Gala with us next Saturday. It only costs 5 galleons to get in, and that covers dinner, dessert, and an open bar. I'm paying for all of us, so reply soon so we can get tickets.
Your friend,
Harry Potter
Hedwig flew off into the sky. The three friends left the apartment and headed for the Driving Center, or whatever the Muggles called it. After Harry got his license, the three went to The Three Broomsticks for a drink. That night, Harry got a reply letter from Ginny.
Dear Harry,
I would LOVE to come with you three to the gala. What time is it? I can Apparate to your house at any time. I can't wait. Oh, hold on. It's at seven. I read it in the Daily Prophet. I guess I'll see you at six-thirty.
Thanks,
Ginny
Harry's heart felt like it did a backflip. Ginny was coming to a gala with him! He had found a possible girlfriend.
Whew! I made it through Chapter 1! Please R&R. I'm probably going to post a chapter or so a day, so hold on!