HERMIONE'S POV

Ron and I landed rather clumsily after apparating to the Burrow and fell in a heap on the soft grass. It was a beautiful summer evening so the grass was cool, covered in a light layer of dew.

We struggled to muffle our laughter as we tried disentangling ourselves from each other and walked into the Burrow for the traditional roast dinner, which had so easily become a ritual here. It made it better because we knew everyone we loved would be here. Harry and Ginny, Mr and Mrs Weasley, Bill and Fleur, George, Percy; Maybe even Hagrid and Kingsley this week.

It was around 9pm so the sun was just beginning to set as we stepped into the small kitchen, huge grins on our faces, holding hands to see Mrs Weasley cleaning up after the roast dinner we had missed going out for a meal ourselves. She looked up from flourishing her wand to cause the dishes to clean themselves when she heard us enter, still struggling to contain our joy. "Oh, hello dears. Nice night out? There's left overs on the side if you're still a bit peckish." She said with a smile which soon turned to confusion when we didn't reply and just grinned at her. "What's gotten into you two?"

"Come into the living room and join the others and you'll find out. We have something to tell people." I said with a giggle and a glance at Ron who simply grinned at me.

Mrs. Weasley walked into the living room filled with laughter and jokes, Ron and I shortly behind her. When we entered the room we were greeted lovingly. Everyone soon settled down and carried on chattering. Ron cleared his throat. "Huh-hum. Everyone, Hermione and I have something to tell you."

Ginny looked at me with a 'is it what I think it is?' look in her eyes and by the looks of it Harry already knew what the news was. Mrs Weasley looked slightly confused along with Percy, Bill and Fleur and Mr Weasleys face was one of curiosity and mild worry. George looked eager. Ron and I hesitated before saying anything more.

"Oh, come on! Don't leave us in suspense!" George exclaimed impatiently.

With one last glance at Ron, who merely winked at me and smiled, I beamed at everyone and lifted my left hand to show the delicate diamond ring that now lived there.

"We're engaged!"

Exclamations of joy and happiness erupted and we were engulfed in hugs and congratulations, everyone cheering around us. Mrs Weasley was crying lightly and she crushed Ron and I to her in an embrace. "Ooh I'm so happy for you both. I mean, of course I knew it was going to happen eventually. You two are made for each other!" she smiled at us happily and patted Ron – who was now a wonderful shade of scarlet - on the cheek. "My ickle Ronniekins is all grown up." And with that she crushed him to her once more.

Ron patted her on the back "Okay mum… Okay… Urmm, you can let go now."

Ginny hugged me and said to me quielty "He'd been acting weird all day!" and we laughed together.

Everyone else congratulated us in turn and hugged us. Mrs Weasley suddenly cried out "Ooh we have to tell everyone! George, Percy, Bill, Fleur, Ginny come on! We have some letters to write!"

There was an audible groan throughout the room and Ginny turned to us and said quietly "I'll see you guys soon. This could take days. Congratulations again!" and with one last hug for Ron and I and a kiss for Harry, Ginny disappeared into the kitchen following the others.

"This calls for a Fire Whiskey I think!" announced Mr Weasley and he summoned glasses filled with deep orange liquid from thin air. "To Ron and Hermione!" and with that we drank.

Several hours and rounds of Fire Whiskey later, Ron and I thought it best to take off home. As we passed through the kitchen to see several bright orange and one blonde head of hair bent over parchment writing furiously, Mrs Weasley stopped us. "Oh, you're not going already are you? Oh, well I'll see you tomorrow. We have some planning to do!" She excitedly ushered us out into the cool night air.

Ron and I simply stood there at the garden gate and looked at each other.

"Well. I think we can safely say that that went well." Said Ron with a glint in his eye. I didn't answer him. I simply wound my arms up around his neck and kissed him deeply, trying to put into the kiss all of the happiness and joy and love for him that I felt at that moment. His hands grabbed at my waist and made their way up back, rubbing it gently as he kissed me passionately back.

We broke apart breathless and I merely said, "I love you Ronald Weasley" as I reached for his hand and disapparated back to our small house.