A/N: So here's another one shot. I seem to be better at these than actual stories lol. But I'm considering turning this one into either a story or a series of one shots. OR turning my other one shot into a story. What do you think? Tell me in a review and I hope you enjoy!
"Congratulations you two, we're so happy for you." Molly said throwing her arms around Ginny and Harry. Hermione sunk back in her chair and grabbed Ron's hand in hers. Ginny and Harry had just told Ginny's family that she was pregnant. They hadn't told anyone why they'd planned a big dinner so Ron and Hermione had planned on saying that they were engaged but now, it was kind of ruined.
"Congratulations." Hermione said half heartedly. Ron just smiled weakly and nodded.
"What's wrong?" he asked Hermione quietly.
"It's just that…well now we can't tell them." She whispered back.
"Tell us what?" George asked.
"Tell you that…" Ron started to say but Hermione cut him off.
"Ron's gotten a promotion at work." She blurted out. George looked at them strangely and went back to celebrating with the rest of the family. Ron leaned over to Hermione who sighed. She'd planned out how it would be announced in her head and now it was ruined.
"Why can't we tell them?" he asked confused.
"Because, it wouldn't be fair to Ginny and Harry…this is their night. And remember what happened at their wedding?" she hissed. Ron laughed at the memory. When Ginny and Harry were getting married, of course he was the best man and Hermione was the maid of honor. When it came time for everyone to walk down the isle they missed their cues because they'd been snogging outside and when someone came to find them, it had caused a scene.
"Yeah I remember. But this was supposed to be the night everyone was happy for us!" he exclaimed childishly. By now almost everyone had cleared into the living room to talk.
"I'm surprised no one's noticed the engagement ring by now." Hermione sighed holding her hand out in front of her and admiring the custom ring Ron had gotten for her.
"Are you upset?" Ron asked, concerned. Hermione shrugged and looked down. He grabbed her arm and yanked her into the other room where everyone talking, some of the men were drinking, and everyone was still fussing over Ginny and Harry.
"Everyone!" Ron exclaimed standing up on a table.
Hermione tried to pull him down but couldn't.
"Ronald, stop it right now!" she said stomping her foot. Ron groaned.
"This is bloody ridiculous." He hooked an arm around Hermione's waist and pointed his wand at himself.
"Ascendio." He said and with that they rose into the air causing everyone to look at them.
Hermione was trying to wriggle free but he kept a tight hold on her, knowing that since he had only been able to cast the spell on himself if he let her go, she'd be hurt.
"Hermione and I have something to tell you…" he said. Hermione stopped struggling and just let him hold her.
"Ginny and Harry forgive us!" she exclaimed. Ron rolled his eyes; she could be so dramatic sometimes.
"Hermione and I are engaged!" he announced proudly. A few congratulations were mumbled and then everyone went back to talking about the baby.
Once they hit the ground, Hermione up the stairs to Ron's old room and flung herself on the bed. It wasn't supposed to happen like that, they were supposed to be happy for her and Ron. Tears slowly rolled down her cheeks as she replayed her soon to be new family's reactions over and over again in her head. Ron snuck in quietly and sat down on the bed, rubbing her back.
"Give them time, they'll come around." Hermione sniffed and sat up.
"They're supposed to be happy for us. Ginny and Harry haven't even been married for a month yet. And I wanted this night to be special." She exclaimed throwing her arms around Ron and burying her face in his chest.
"It is special Hermione." He whispered.
"How?" she asked rolling her eyes but not letting him see.
"Just think about it. We're engaged 'Mione. We're going to be married. Husband and wife, together forever." He said; it was the hint of innocence mixed with the loving tone he used with her that sent Hermione over the edge. Her eyes teared up again but this time with tears of joy. She looked up at him and he kissed her, pulling her close to him.
"I love you Hermione." He whispered. She smiled thinking about how lucky she was to have him.
"I love you too."
