Harry, Ron and Hermione talked for an hour about different things that were going on with their careers. Hermione was now working in the Department for the regulation and control of magical creatures and was working hard for house-elf rights.

Business was booming for Ron and George in the joke shop and harry was slowly climbing up in the auror department. Harry sat there mostly listening to Ron and Hermione, occasionally giving a nod in agreement.

His mind kept leaving the present and wondering into day dreams.

He was remembering when he and Ginny reunited after the battle against Voldemort. After some much needed rest in the Gryffindor common room, he left Hogwarts and disapparaterd to the burrow.

Everyone was grieving over the lost of Fred, Tonks and Lupin, and Harry wanted to be there with them. When he arrived, he started to make his way to the door but something caught his attention.

It was Ginny, sitting alone under a tree, a little ways from the burrow. He changed course and started approaching her. When he neared her, she looked up and he could tell she was crying.

He stopped and just stared at her. Their eyes met, with then seconds she was on her feet and hugging him. Harry through his arms around her and just clung to her. After a few minutes he reluctantly let go and took her hand and led her back under the tree.

Harry sat against the tree and Ginny sat in front of him, leaning on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. They didn't need to say a word; they both understood each other perfectly. They were together at last.

"Harry! Hey, Harry!" said Ron snapping his fingers in front of Harry's face.

"What, Oh." said Harry, coming out of his trance.

"What's with you?" asked Ron. "Nothing" replied Harry.

"Oh, come on Harry, we've known you almost 10 years! We know when something's bothering you." said Hermione.

"Well" said Harry. "Nothing's wrong, something's just been on my mind." "Like what?" asked Ron, with raised eyebrows.

Harry took a deep breath and said "I-I think I'm going to ask Ginny to marry me."

For a second, there was absolute silence.

Then Hermione jumped out of her seat, ran around the table and flung her arms around Harry. "Harry, I-I'm so happy f-for you." sobbed Hermione.

Harry looked up to Ron, and to his surprise he had a big smile on his face. Hermione let go of Harry, wiping her eyes with her sleeve. Ron got up and walked over to Harry and shook his hand.

"You have my blessing" said Ron. "But just remember, I'm her brother and even though you're my best mate. I'll still hunt you down if you hurt her" Harry smiled and Ron hugged him laughing. "Wow, you're really going be a Weasley now." said Ron.

"Well only if Ginny's say's yes." Harry corrected him.

Oh, come on you know she will. said Ron.

But Harry looked solid. "Your just nervous, Harry." said Hermione.

"Yea, I suppose." said Harry.

"Have you figured out how you are going to ask her?" asked Hermione. Harry thought for a minute and to his mind came the image of the first time he'd kissed Ginny.

He smiled and said "Yes"

Hermione squeaked and flung her arms around Harry again and then she hugged and kissed Ron.

"So I guess all I have to do now is talk to your mum and dad."

"Yea" said Ron "What about the ring, Harry?" said Hermione raising her eyebrow.

"Yes, of course." said Harry. He was so caught up in just asking Ginny that he'd had forgotten this minor detail.

"I guess after I talk to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, I'll go shopping."