It was Alban Herun day of "The Summer Solstice!" Harry Potter apparated to Godric's Hollow.

Visiting the graves of his parents Lilly and James Potter was always a Private personal moment for him. He starts talking to them about asking , taking a knee Harry says "Mum, dad I wish you could have met Ginny..., you would've loved her!" Harry magically places a wreath on their graves saying "Next time I come I will bring Ginny!"

Six months later, the winter 1999 two days before Yule, Harry Potter had been out of Hogwarts for two years now, but he came back on a special mission. Walking the streets of hogsmead until he found what he was looking for "The Hogs Head Tavern!"

"Harry miboy what brings to my establishment this fine day have a glass of mead on the house!" said Aberforth taking bottle in hand Aberforth poured two goblets of his very best honey wine Harry took a very large gulp of the mead trying to steady his nerves.

Aberforth smiled and asked "Who is she Harry..., anyone who drinks honey mead that fast, must be a girl involved."

Flashing an awkward smile Harry turned just a hint of crimson as he said "Ginny..., Ginny Weasly." Looking at Aberforth, Harry took another swig of mead asking, "Aberforth..., what can you tell me about..., Handfastings."

At hearing Harry's question Aberforth stopped dead in his tracks his eyes widened in shock, putting down the glasses he was cleaning he pours himself a glass of the strongest sprit he keeps behind the bar "Absinthe," Aberforth drinks it down quick saying "I knew by the way you were drinking that mead..., it had to be serious but a handfasting Harry?"

Aberforth said. Drinking the last of his mead Harry tells him nervously, "I'm going to ask Ginny at Yule Aberforth."

Motioning with his hand Aberforth said gruffly "Come with me boy."

Crossing the room he took a seat at one of his tables Harry sat across from him. Narrowing his gaze Aberforth looks at him telling Harry "Handfastings are serious business Harry...; it's like a muggle wedding ceremony but for wizards."

"Aberforth!" Harry asked "Do you think the headmaster will let us use Hogwarts for the occasion..., it was more a home to me then living with my aunt and uncle, besides I had to renounce all connection to that place as home and to them as family..."

Aberforth looked at him "Albus would be over the moon about it..., as far as the current headmaster allowing you I don't think she will mind..."

"come on Harry." He said motioning with his hand as he temporarily closed up shop.

Harry walked through the gatehouse of Hogwarts Harry walked round the lake remembering Triwizard Tournament from his fourth year and all the friends he made here.

Moving to the through the castle grounds Harry noticed all the students were getting ready to go on Yule brake or had already left. He himself was remembering all the times he would sneak around under his cloak

Hagrid had just finished his rounds, closing the grounds for Yule when sees both Aberforth & Harry.

"Arry, Aberforth!" Hagrid said as he fumbled with his keys "what brings you back here?" Harry smiles at his old friend saying "I have a favor to ask of the headmaster." Hagrid looked at Harry saying "You know the way I expect Arry!"

Looking at his old friend Harry replied "Yea..., thanks Hagrid..."

Harry made his way his way to the headmaster's office like he had done so many times before when he was a student at Hogwarts himself. Approaching the large gargoyle statue leading to the Headmaster's office, "I wonder" Harry thought to himself as he spoke Lemon Drops. The gargoyle looks down at Harry saying no one has used that password in quite some time Mr. Potter.

I know he said but I need to- I know said the gargoyle as it started to rotate revealing the stairway to the office. With a wink and a nod the gargoyle moved to the side telling Harry "On the house!" Spinning around to revealing to the hidden entrance to Harry and staircase leading up to the office.

As he Walked into the office Harry saw Minerva McGonagall behind the large desk the Headmasters office where he and Professor Dumbledore would talk for hours.

Peering up from her work McGonagall asked "Harry to what do, I owe the pleasure" Looking at him asking "More to the point..., who let you in Potter?" "

"The Gargoyle did!" Harry admitted sheepishly, looking at Professor McGonagall said Harry said nervously "I..., I have a request."

Looking at the young man before her but still able to see the young boy she knew asking "Oh..., what would that be..., Mr Potter?"

"I-I have no Family left to ask" Under his breath Harry said, "Not that I think of The Dursley as my real falimly"

"This place was more a home to me than any other..." Harry pauses in silence trying to find the right words.

"Spit it out Harry!" McGonagall said "I haven't seen you this nervous since..., Professor Snape caught you out of bed after lights out."

Fidgeting Harry said at last "I want to marry Ginny..., here at Hogwarts or rather handfast her...!" said Harry

Just as Harry made the request the portrait of Albus Dumbledore opens his eyes and broke in saying "I don't see why not Minerva..., There are no rules..."

Adjusting herself in her chair Professor McGonagall said "Be that as it may Albus... It will mean allot of planning."

Smiling Harry told her "All of you here are my family." Looking from the floor back up to McGonagall saying, "There is one more thing...; I would like to ask Professor."

"Oh..., Out with it boy!" McGonagall said to Harry exasperated.

"Perform the handfasting" Harry said to McGonagall.

Her eyes widen as she quickly becomes slack jawed saying "me, a Han- Harry it would be my pleasure..., Mr. Potter what is the date."

"Oh yea I was thinking Beltane Professor McGonagall." Harry told her

The following day at The Hogs Head Inn Harry comes down from his room asking, "Aberforth will you..."

Aberforth looks the now 19 year old Harry Potter saying "Have no fear young Mr. Potter I will help you any way I can!"

"Thanks Aberforth!" Harry said smiling, "I still need to find just the right ring..."

The look on Harry's face said, I wish my father were hear...

"Well I think this will due for a start, its a ring with your family crest," Aberforth told him