Chapter 10: Friends, Family, and Wedding Plans

Minutes Before the Weasleys arrival

Harry and Hermione laid in the Potter home's bedroom. He held her in his arms as they both were still resting just having arrived a few hours ago from Potter Manor getting acquainted with the House elf binded to that home (which had been repaired by request). The house elf Minny was greatly enjoying to have Harry return to them home. She had helped them get everything they wished it to be. Harry and Hermione would have a bedroom to their own while they had another ready just in case. The rooms were made to appear as they did when James and Lily were alive except it had a touch of Hermione's taste as well.

The two woke up when they began hearing familiar voices from outside. Harry hurried out of bed and got dressed. He turned to Hermione and kissed her upon the forehead. She was still half asleep and not completely there.

"I'll go ahead and see them, you take your time getting ready. I'll miss you." He stated before beginning to leave but, as he reached doorway. "I almost forgot. Hermione I love you." To this she perked up from her drowsy state and smiled. "I love you to Harry."

With Hermione now getting up to get ready, Harry head out to greet his friends. Mr. and Ms. Weasley along with George and Ginny were there to greet him. Arthur and Molly hurried over and quickly hugged the younger wizard.

"Oh Harry, we absolutely loved the place. It feels very welcoming. Where's Hermione?"Molly began. "She's inside, it may take a few minutes. She's going to get some more guests. I'm glad you all enjoyed the place. Where's Ron? " He replied now noticing the absence of the youngest male Weasley. To this George walked over to answer.

"He's off snogging Luna in the house." George stated with a wink. "He might be doing more, never know with girls like her." "George!" Ron's voice called out, It'd appeared that the two in question had walked up to hear the redhead's statement. Harry patted his friend on the back as he reached them. "Now, Ron we know you'd love to be doing that." He added.

Everyone besides Ron and his parents began to laugh even Luna was enjoying the comment. "What's so funny out here?" a male's voice called from behind Harry. Everyone turned to find to most of them an unfamiliar couple accompanied by Hermione. The man had short brown hair while, the woman with him had bushy hair very much like Hermione's own. Harry smiled. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Granger. Welcome the island."

"Ah, I didn't recognize you Dan, Emma." Arthur finally said. The Grangers smiled and waved. "So, You're Hermione's parents?" George inquired, they nodded to answer him. "I can see it. Specially from you Miss." He added.

Hermione hurried over and took a spot beside Harry who immediately took her hand.

"What brings you Here if you don't mind me asking?" Arthur continued to question what he considered as "his muggle friends."

"Well, We got the news a few days ago about a certain young man marrying our daughter. I'm not aware if any of you know but, they plan to have it soon. She wanted us to be here to help out and attend. When did you say it was to be Hermione?" Dan answered turning to Hermione for an answer to his own question.

"Next week, Friday to be exact." his daughter replied. Harry squeezed his 'fiance's hand, smiling when she spoke.

"Well, everyone's here." Bill's voice called from the other side of the home. They all turned to it's direction to find the man holding his very beautiful wife's hand. Fleur who was now a few months pregnant had begun to show. They slowly made their way to the rest of those present. " So, 'ermione you told Bill zat you 'ad a question for me?" the blonde asked after reaching them.

"Oh yes! It's for you, Ginny and Luna to be exact. I wanted to know if each of you would be my bridesmaids." Hermione quickly exclaimed. The three witches all of course agreed to do such. All of the females decided to go inside and begin planning as they only had a week!

Harry repeating as Bill did when they visited him conjured up enough chairs for those remaining outside. He sat down and turned out looking at the ocean as he did months before. At that time, he was blaming himself for every wrong doing. The Weasleys were sadden by the loss of a family member and their friends but, now they were coping with what they had. All he had needed to feel better was just an escape with Hermione, no all he had needed was Hermione. She was his best friend and now would be becoming his wife in just a week.

"Harry" Dan began to which Harry turned and acknowledge the man. "You better take good care of my daughter. You may be able to do all these things with magic but, I will do what I must to get you if someone happens to her." Harry only smiled and laughed before he began to reply.

"Sir, Hermione is the only reason I'm here today. I don't know what she told you but, she's the most clever and caring person I've ever met. Her knowledge and support through out my whole time in this world kept me alive and even passing in school. I wouldn't ever hurt her, I truly love her." He stated the biggest smile any of those before him had ever seen forming. Dan Granger had only been half heartingly meaning what he said, He had trusted the boy from the moment he met him and didn't need these words to be said to convince him. It only made the older man smile when Harry spoke of his daughter. "You do, don't you?" He asked. Harry nodded turning his gaze to the house.

Ron turned to the house himself as Harry did, they were both thinking of the female that they had come with. The redhead couldn't help himself from wondering if Luna would someday be his wife. He hadn't ever considered getting married really. He had always thought he'd become a famous qudditch star and have girls all dreaming about him but, that was just a fantasy. He wasn't great a qudditch and wasn't exactly that popular with girls.

He turned his gaze to Harry, if only he could of been more like his best mate. Even though Harry wasn't great with females either, He had a more friendlier personality and did get along with them. Ron sighed and looked back at the house getting lost in his thoughts.

George next to his younger brother was also caught up in his thoughts, he wondered if he would one day have something like Bill, Harry or heck even his dad. Maybe, He would have luck someday soon.

Inside the home, all the woman were sat around the living room. Mrs. Granger was off speaking with Fleur about her pregnancy. Mrs. Weasley joined the conversation the topic was changed to how weddings were conducted in the wizarding world. Hermione, Ginny, and Luna were the only ones actually talking about the upcoming wedding.

"Hermione, you're a very lucky girl to be marrying the famous Harry Potter." Ginny commented, Hermione smiled. "I'm just marrying my Harry not the person everyone saw him as in the papers. He's still great but, he is some made up person like they portrayed him to be." She replied.

Eventually the plans were made and it would all be prepared throughout the next week. Hermione would have a dress that Fleur would help her acquire. The bridesmaids would have dresses that went alone with the bride's. They would ask all their friends to attend the wedding and they knew exactly where they wished to have it. The rest of the arrangements would be made with jobs given to certain people. Harry and Hermione would have a grand wedding, they would make sure of it.