It was Victoire's 5th birthday, exactly six years since the great Battle of Hogwarts. The party was held in Shell Cottage. As everyone's busy watching the birthday girl opening her gifts, Ron and Hermione silently slipped outside.
They walked by the beach, holding each other's hand. They stopped to watch the sun setting in the horizon.
Hermione wrapped her arm around Ron, savoring the beauty of nature in front of her and the warmth of this freckled man with blazing red hair beside her.
She was in that same beach before, almost dead, but her mind was still aware of the protective arms around her frail frame. At that moment, she thought she would die without telling Ron how much she loves him.
As Ron pulled her closer. She realized how perfect this moment was.
"I love you, Ronald Weasley."she whispered.
"You really know how to get away with calling me my whole name, love." Ron chuckled kissing her at her temple. "And I love you, too. Mione."
She smiled.
"C-Can I ask you something, Mione?" Ron said after sometime. She felt his body tensed.
"What is it, Ron?"she wondered.
Ron faced her to him. He was smiling nervously. He was acting strange. She raised her eyebrow.
She was starting to get worried when Ron suddenly kneeled in front of her. She was confused of what was happening but then she saw it. A beautiful diamond setted ring on the small box Ron was holding up to her.
"Mione, almost six years ago, you were in my arms in this very beach. You were almost dead after we escaped the Malfoy Manor. I was so scared at that moment,thinking how miserable my life will be if anything happen to you. That was the moment I knew I want to be with you for the rest of my life. So, Hermione Granger, will you marry me and spend the rest of your life with me?"Ron was crying.
Hermione was crying too. She wanted to say "yes" but her brain forgot how so she just nodded her head many times.
Ron sighed in relief before slipping the ring on her finger. It was a perfect fit. The diamond sparkled in the setting sun.
She jumped into Ron who gladly caught her and kissed her passionately. She felt her feet lifted off the ground. She was going to be Mrs. Ronald Weasley! She thought her heart was going to burst with too much happiness and love for this man kissing her, making her head fuzzy.
"Hey, Love birds. Mom said you need to stop kissing and go back to the cottage to celebrate your engagement with us."Said George with a mischievous smile on his lips.
They hesitantly parted and followed George who were already walking back to the cottage.
"They knew?"she asked her fiance'.
"Of course, Love. Especially your parents. Your mom was really glad when I told them I will ask for your hands. Though your dad almost crushed my hand in a handshake."She laughed.
"What happened to the Ron I knew who had an emotional range of a teaspoon?"she asked playfully.
"It was your fault,really. Loving you poured out all of my emotion, creating an ocean. I love you that much, Mione!" He kissed her hand he was holding.
As they entered the Shell Cottage, smiling faces with all the people they love greeted them, reflecting their happiness. Harry was holding an engagement cake as everyone greeted them, CONGRATULATIONS!
THE END