Rating is tentative.
A/N: Okay...technically, this is a sequal. I would greatly prefer it if you read Now, Always, and Forever before you read this, because everything will make a lot more sense. However, for the lazier of us, I've posted related scenes. If and when the sequal to this story is posted, it will be essential that you read this first, because doing this won't be so easy.
This is slash. Main pairings are:
Goyle/Ron
Crabbe/Neville
Draco/ Harry
Lucius/Severus
OC/Percy
There is implied (and I stress implied) Fred/George, and a hinted at Chalrie/OC. There is also mildly implied Zabini/Nott/Seamus and OC/Dean.
If any of these squick you, please leave now.
Otherwise, read on.
(If you've read this story's predecesor, skip ahead to the next chapter)
Excerpts from Now, Always and Forever
"Greg, do you think Neville and Crabbe know about us?"
Gregory Goyle nodded. "Yes. And Neville is a Crabbe now. Call him Vincent."
Ron chuckled. "Vincent. I can't help but laugh at that."
Gregory laughed deep in his chest. Everything about him was deep, it seemed. Deep voice, deep thoughts, deep laughter…and a deep love for Ron it seemed.
The redhead cuddled with his bulky companion, content.
Tall and lanky, tall and bulky. What a match they were!
"Greg…I think we should tell them anyway…even if they already know."
"Whatever makes you happy, little firebrand."
Ron smiled.
Deep love ran both ways for them. Definitely both ways.
Ron had just cleaned his plate when Gregory tapped his shoulder. "What's wrong?"
"You know I love you right?"
Ron nodded slowly, confused.
"You know I'd do anything for you?"
Again he nodded.
"You know I'd give my life for you?"
"Yes. Greg, what's going on?"
Gregory slipped to the floor.
The twins from their seats beside Ron resisted the urge to bounce in place.
Neville turned to his husband with a question in his eyes, and got a wink in reply.
"Ronald Billus Augustus Weasley, I, Gregory Alastor Marcus Richard Goyle, request to have your hand in marriage. Do you accept?"
Ron's eyes went amazingly wide and he reddened faster than anyone had ever seen before. "I accept and consent." He managed to say, though he was shaking and tears threatened to fall from his eyes.
He squeezed the life out of his fiancé, shaken amazed and embarrassed all at once.
Congratulations were flying around the table. The owner of the restaurant stopped by to see how everything was going and offered his own congratulations when he saw the ring now resting on Ron's left ring finger.
"RONALD WEASLEY, HOW DARE YOU GET ENGAGED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!!!!!!!"
The redhead winced. His mother was no where near happy. He was pleased that he'd told her before the wedding.
It hurt though, her obvious withdrawal of support. He had thought she would be happy for him but…
"…AND TO A GOYLE!!!! A MALE GOYLE!!!! HOW DARE YOU MARRY ANOTHER MAN! YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO MARRY A GIRL, YOU STUPID BOY!! MARRY A GIRL AND HAVE CHILDREN THE PROPER WAY!!!! CALL IT OFF, NOW!!!!! I SHAN'T HAVE MY SON FORCED INTO SUCH A DISGUSTING-"
"Molly!!!! I do believe that is enough!"
Ron sent his father a grateful look.
Arthur Weasley looked at his son. "Do you love him Ron?"
"Yes sir."
"And you really want to do this?"
"Yes sir."
The man nodded. "Congratulations, son. I'm glad you're happy."
Molly looked furious, but was interrupted in her tirade by Ginny coming down the stairs. "What did Ron do now?"
Arthur smiled at his daughter. "Ron has come to tell us he's engaged."
Ginny raised her eyebrows. "That's what she was mad about? Who's he engaged to?"
"Me." Gregory raised a hand.
She raised her eyebrows even higher. "You speak."
"Apparently."
"And you're marrying Ron?"
"Yes."
"Good luck."
Ron stuck his tongue out at his laughing sister, who had retreated to the stairs. "See you at school."
Molly was still angry, but Arthur ignored her. "When's the wedding?"
"August first, and I had wanted to do it by the pond…"
Arthur grinned. "Wonderful. I'll write to everyone on our side, invite them. This is so exciting! Where are you staying till then?"
"With Neville and Vincent. They invited us for the summer, and we're staying with them for the rest of it. We're going to buy a house over Christmas break."
Arthur grinned. "You'll be hearing from me. Tell Neville and his husband I said hello. Love you son, and I'm happy for you."
Ron grinned and hugged his father before leaving the Burrow with Gregory.