Its been four years since the battle. Four years since I've been in St. Mungo's to recover from my injuries. Two of my best friends were recently married. Yes, Harry and
Ginny are now married. I was very happy for them.

Right now I was helping Molly prepare for Christmas dinner tonight. I would soon be leaving to get my family. George had suggested that I have them come. I didnt know why he had suggested this but I was perfectly fine with it.

I finished what Molly had asked me to do and left to fetch my family.

We landed in the back of the Burrow and we walked to the back door. I knocked and Hermione opened the door. She let us in and I took off my cloak.

"Oh its so good to see you again." Molly said bustling into the room and hugging my mother. She shook hands with the rest of my family and led them into the living room.

I walked in after them and sat down next to George. He put his arm around me.

Everyone was talking and meeting my family. When 6 o'clock came around dinner was ready and we sat down to eat.

Once everyone was done we went back into the living room for presents. We were handed out our presents and I noticed someone wasnt in the room.

"Some ones missing." I said aloud.

"Where's George?" Molly asked.

I walked into the kitchen to find George facing the window with his head down looking at something.

I walked over and tapped his shoulder. He jumped. He turned around one of his hands behind his back. He was pale.

"Sorry if I scared you. Are you alright your awfully pale?"

"I'm- I'm- fine." His voice cracked.

"Well come on. Were opening presents." I grabbed his other hand and went into the living room. We sat down and opened our presents.

Once all the presents were handed out Molly stood up and asked "Is everyone done opening or handing out their presents?" All nodded but one. George paled once again. For a second I thought he was going to throw up.

I put a hand on his back and slowly moved my hand in circles upon his back. "Are you alright, Georgie?"

"I'll be right back." He stood up and began walking out of the room. On his way out he pulled Fred to his feet and dragged him out.

GEORGE'S POV

"I cant do this mate." I said to my brother.

"Calm down. This is Hayley were talking about. Plus you've been wanting to ask her for 5 years now." he said.

"I know but what if she says no?"

"Youve been going out for 8 years. She loves you. I see it in the way she looks at you. She'd never say no."

"Alright. I need to do this." I took a deep breath and nodded towards the living room.

HAYLEY'S POV

They came back in. George was still pale but not as much as before. He walked over to me and took my hand and pulled me to my feet.

"Mum I still have one present I need to give out." I looked at him. What was he going on about?

He pulled me to the middle of the room. He began to get paler. "Hayley I need to ask you something."

"Ok, what is it?" I was beginning to get suspicious.

"Hayley I love you more than anything-and-and-"

"What is it George?" I asked calmly wanting to know what is on his mind.

He ran a hand through his hair. "Willyoumarryme?" I knew it was a question but I didnt know what he was asking.

"Come again?" I asked. He was paler than ever. He dug into his pocket and pulled something out. He went down on one knee, pulled open the box and asked "Hayley, will you marry me?"

I could feel the tears well up in my eyes. I couldnt believe what I was hearing. Did he really just ask me that? Everyone was looking at me. I let the tears fall and brought a hand to cover my mouth. I was about to break down. I saw the eyes around me bearing into me waiting for my answer.

I looked down at the man I loved and realised I knew my answer for 8 years. "Yes." I whispered almost inaudibly. "Yes." I repeated louder this time so everyone could here me.

He stood up and pulled me into a kiss. I felt something cold slip onto my left ring finger. Everyone around us cheered and clapped. I pulled away and looked down at my hand. The ring was beautiful. His brothers and parents surrounded him patting him on the back and hugging him. My family and the other girls came up to me and looked at the ring.

I was still crying as they hugged me. George came back over and hugged me.

"Ive been wanting to ask you for 5 years." he whispered to me.

"Is this what you wanted to ask before the battle?" He nodded. "Then why hadnt you asked sooner?"

"I was nervous. I was tonight as well but Ive put it off for too long." I smiled through the tears.

"Ive noticed." He wiped away the tears. "I love you. I have for so long."

"Same here, Love. Same here." He pulled me into a hug.

This was the best Christmas present ever.

To Live. To Laugh. To Love.