Disclaimer: The Harry Potter book series have made JK Rowling rich. She can now afford many things. I, unlike her, probably couldn't even afford to change my name to Jo Rowling, never mind being able to afford to buy the series.
"Remind me again why we apparated so far away from the house?" Ginny asked irritably, struggling in both heels and long robes.
Harry thought back, "Dumbledore always had me do it, something about allowing them to deny us entry."
"Harry, it's my parents. They won't 'deny us entry'!" She exclaimed, still trekking across her parents' overgrown lawn.
"How would you like it if we were in the middle of something and someone apparated right into the house? Our privacy would be invaded."
"Point taken," Ginny gasped as they reached the house. She paused for a minute to recompose herself, (after all, she had just walked half a kilometre).
Harry rang the doorbell and they waited for an answer.
"Oh, you're here! Arthur, everyone, they're here!" Mrs. Weasley called to everyone in the house.
Charlie came running, "Bill and Fleur?" He asked. "Oh, it's Ginny and Harry."
"Yes, Charlie, just us. Maybe you haven't heard, Charlie, but this man," Ginny motioned to Harry, "Is something of a celebrity. Of course, it wasn't that big of a deal. I'd be surprised if you even knew his name." She joked.
"Alright then, how's this: Wow! Look! It's my darling sister Ginny and 'The Chosen Boyfriend'." He tried.
Harry grinned. "Better," He decided.
"Well, let's get along in, then," Mrs. Weasley insisted, "Ron and Hermione said they have some news to tell us. I think that they finally bought a home of their own," She whispered, hurrying them along.
"Mum, everything is delicious," Ron spoke up during dinner.
"Thanks, Ron," Mrs. Weasley beamed.
Ron continued, "As you know, Hermione have some news to tell you all, and now seems like a good time to do it."
Everyone looked expectantly, except Harry who continued eating vigorously until Ginny elbowed him.
"We," Ron looked at Hermione, "Are getting married."
Harry nearly jumped out of his seat. "Wow! That's brilliant mate! What a surprise! Honestly, I never saw this coming!" He stopped at the look on Ginny's face, realizing he had gone a bit far.
Luckily, Mrs. Weasley was too distracted to notice Harry and his flailing arms. She was nearly in tears. "Oh, Ron, a marriage," she said as if she alone understood what this meant, "That'll be everyone on the family!"
"What am I?" Ginny asked indignantly, "A next-door-neighbour?"
Everyone laughed. Only Harry could see that Ginny wasn't laughing with them, well, not really. She smiled, but her eyes looked hurt, as though she wanted something, yet felt guilty for wanting it.
Author's Note:
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