A/N: OK devoted fans-sorry sugar high- right after Halloween.

if you read the profile page, you'll know that there is another Marauder named MonkeyShines. she helped me on this chapter a little so I'll underline what she wrote.


Ron's Proposal

As Hermione was finishing her breakfast by the lake in the shade of an old oak tree, she heard two very familiar voices coming up behind her.

"Just go for it Ron." said Harry encouragingly.

"What if she says no? I mean, don't you remember how mad she got for leaving last year?" Ron cried.

"Of course I remember. I almost had to jump in front of you so she wouldn't STRANGLE you!"

Ron gulped and nodded. He reached inside his robes with a trembling hand and elicited a black velvet box just large enough to hold a ring. Slowly, Ron walked towards the tree that shaded Hermione. As he sat down next to her, Hermione looked up. She grinned at Ron as harry sat down on the other side of the tree to listen. With a loud pop Winky the House Elf appeared next to Hermione startling Ron.

"Good morning Miss Granger" Winky said with a bow. She took up Hermione's empty plate and goblet, bowed to Ron, and disappeared. Harry smiled at how well Winky was getting on with Kreature who was now working at Hogwarts.

"Ron! I didn't expect to see you this early on a Saturday. It's only 11:45!" Hermione teased. Seeing Ron's ashen face she became concerned. "Ron, what's wrong?"

Ron opened his mouth and emitted a squeak of such high frequency, Harry was sure that only dogs could here it. He ran behind the tree to where Harry hid and said in a whispered cry, "I can't do this Harry I just can't!!"

Trying not to laugh, Harry gave him a stern look and whispered back "Don't make me get out the cue cards! Ron, listen to me. If you don't do it now you may never get the chance again. She's sitting right there now MOVE!"

Harry pushed Ron in front of Hermione and hid behind the tree once more.

Ron nervously made his way over to Hermione's side and his knees gave out just in time to place him next to her. He hid the box from her view and opened his mouth again. Instead of words, a gargling noise escaped and his face became redder than his hair. Unable to think, speak, or move, he sat there waiting for an epiphany.

"ahhhhhh-heee-ahh-oooo-eee-niiiiieeee-doood-aaaay-daaa-diii-doo"

Harry froze upon hearing what was emitting from his friend's mouth. He slapped his palm to his face hard enough to knock his glasses askew. Please tell me he didn't just do that!! Please!!! Harry mentally begged.

"Ron? Were those supposed to be words?" Hermione asked slowly and cautiously. Ron didn't answer verbally so Harry didn't know what his friend replied. "Why don't you try again then?"

This time Harry peeked around the tree in time to see Ron nod. clearing his throat he said inaudibly "Will you marry me Hermione?"

Since Hermione hadn't heard him he said "I'm sorry Ron, I couldn't hear you."

Harry saw Ron gulp and open his mouth. When he tried to speak though, he froze. Harry jumped up to rescue Ron and dragged him behind the tree.

"Ron! Ron! snap out of it Ron!" Harry yelled while smacking his friends face.

As Hermione got up and came around to them she said to Ron "Ron? Can you hear me?" Ron nodded and Hermione turned to Harry. "What is he trying to say Harry?"

Harry asked her to "hold on a moment." and took Ron to the other side of the tree.

"Ron, you obviously can't do this so do you want me to?" Once again Ron nodded. Harry and Ron walked back to Hermione. Taking the box from Ron, he looked at Hermione and said simply "Ron wants you to marry him." he opened the box revealing a magnificent gold band with seven tiny diamonds.

Hermione's eyes got bigger than dinner plates as she looked from Harry to Ron to the ring and back to Harry.

A loud splash followed by a lot of coughing and spluttering told them that Ron had fainted into the lake. Harry helped Ron up so he could hear Hermione's answer. She didn't answer verbally but instead took Ron's face in her hands and kissed him. When they broke apart she cried "Of course I'll marry you!"

This time the splash was made by two very happy people hugging and laughing. Harry sat down and smiled at his best friends rolling in the water like children.

When the couple finally emerged, Hermione ran to Harry and plopped down beside him sopping wet. Ron sat down on her other side and grasped her hand. Still smiling Harry said congratulations and received a gargantuan hug from Hermione who ran off to tell Ginny and Luna.

"Harry, would you be my best man?" Ron asked when Hermione was out of sight.

"Best man? Wow Ron, of course I will" Harry replied. Ron grinned nervously and the two of them went back to the castle and on to Gryffindor tower.


Hermione was sitting in one of the armchairs, Crookshanks on her lap, showing her ring off to Parvati, Lavender and other Gryffindor girls. She looked up as the started to yell, whoop, and holler. Dennis Creevy with the help of another pulled Ron through the portrait hole by his arms and Harry followed her Fiance in. A very crimson Ron came over and sat down in the armchair next to Hermione and spoke finally.

"I guess good news travels fast!" he whispered to Hermione who could have sworn she saw Harry wink at her before disappearing under the invisibility cloak.


Harry walked to the painting of a large bowl of fruit and tickled the pear. It swung forward admitting him in to kitchens where, once he took of the cloak, he was bombarded by house eves including Kreatcher, who bowed deeply . Harry had said no more than there was a celebration in the tower when the house elves scrambled getting Butterbeer, and other delectable treats. Kreatcher, Winky, and harry made there way back to Gryffindor tower under the invisibility cloak only taking it off when they came to the Fat Lady. When they climbed through the portrait hole, Harry and the house elves set the food on a table and Kreatcher and Winky returned to the kitchens.
Harry found Ginny sitting in the corner laughing with her hands over her ears to vainly block the noise coming from her class mates. As he silently crept up behind her, Ginny spoke.

"Hi Harry. I'd like to say "Nice to see you" but since I can't..." her voice trailed off as a smile appeared on her face.

"How did you-" Harry began as he pulled off the cloak, shocked.

"You straightened up under the cloak and I saw your feet. When did they get so big, Harry?" Ginny shrieked as Harry tickled her mercilessly.


When the party finally ended (3 hours later), Ron and Hermione left, arm in arm, to the Owlery to notify their parents. The room was cleaned magically and the Gryffiindors, excluding Harry and Ginny, went to bed. Harry sat down in an arm chair and Ginny sat on its arm. She layed her legs across Harry's lap and she leaned forward th hug him. Harry made to kiss her head but was interrupted by a soft tapping at the window.

Harry cursed under his breath as Ginny's head shot up and hit his nose, knocking his glasses off.

"Hermes?" Ginny exclaimed bending over to pickup Harry's glasses. "Why would Percy be writing?"

"Dunno. What's it say Gin?"

Ginny walked over and opened the window. Hermes flew in and landed where Ginny had just been sitting, an envelope tied to his leg. Ginny reached over and untied it. Hermes flew off as soon as the letter was removed. Sitting on Harry's knee so that he could read over her shoulder, Ginny opened the envelope and unfolded the letter.

Ginny or Ron:

I trust this letter finds you in excellent health, but that is not why I am writing. I am pleased to inform you that our father has accepted the nomination to become the Minister of Magic when Kingsley Shacklebolt steps down next year. I hope that you will give him your whole-hearted support as I will.

Good day to you,

Percy

Harry and Ginny looked at each other, mouths agape, and chorused "Whoa!"


A/N So... How do you like it???? No one said wether or not they want some Death Eaters to be run over... Don't tell me you're on
their side!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (sorry, i'm on a sugar high. but i haven't had sugar today-wierd.)

just so you know, this chapter isn't quite over-maybe it is...i dunno.

thanks to everyone who has reveiwed to Mischief and I... just so you know, constructive criticism is always welcome!!

:-) Trouble