A/N: This chapter is written differently. I decided to make it a series of letters written back and forth. I'm sorry if this bothers anyone. I wanted to get through a month in this chapter and needed to add information from both sides. It's just my way of passing the time quicker and easier. This is supposed to be a Neville/Ginny story and I'd like to just be able to get to the wedding soon. I don't plan to write another chapter like that though so no worries if you didn't like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything you may recognize from the Harry Potter books or movies.

Chapter 14: A Month in Letters

Dear Gran,

I'd first like to say thank you for Cora. She's a beautiful owl and friendly. Let's move on to more important things now though.

I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that I proposed to Ginny the other day. She, of course, said yes. I would have written sooner but Cora needed her rest. We haven't made many decisions, but we have decided to get married over here with out her family. We understand the consequences this will have later on. We just don't care much. We want to be happy. You, Hermione and the twins will obviously be invited. We'll let you know when we figure out any more details. Of course, we will wait a little while. We'd like to at least settle with jobs.

We're already looking for jobs and making new friends. I think Ginny and Natty are going to be waitresses in a restaurant or diner. They both want something like the café was. Eddie is looking into being a freelance writer for any papers or magazines around. He had been a member of the newspaper staff back in England. As for me, I'm having trouble. I obviously don't know much about the muggle world and don't know many jobs. I could cook like I had done at the café I suppose. I just don't really want to. I've been toying with the idea of going to the wizarding village and seeing if I can get any sort of job working with plants again. I do miss my Herbology. I could do Muggle gardening or whatever. I just want to work with any plants again.

We've got a house on the beach. It's perfect for us and when you guys come to visit you'll love it. I'm not going to touch in on it much, but I believe Gin and Natty are writing to Hermione and the twins about it. I just wanted to write you a separate letter. I'm sure they'll share theirs with you though.

I'd better get going now. I miss you Gran. I'm glad I can at least owl you now.

With all my love,

Neville

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Fred, George and Hermione,

We all send our thanks for Cora. And Neville and me send a million thanks for finding the wizarding village. Who knows how long that would have taken us other wise? Now I'll start by replying to your letter and then I'll give you our update.

You'll be glad to hear we're renting a house. Even more so to hear it's on the beach. I'm sure both George and Fred are jumping for joy right now. You're welcome to visit anytime you have available. And when you can give a solid reason to the others. We have a spare room with two beds. If all four of you come at once we'll have to figure something out of course. The only time I suggest you don't come is in about three months. This place is already rented out for a month and we'll be moving out during that time. Other then that month though the place is ours for at least two years.

We're glad we got away with out any detection from Harry and the others. I'd suggest keeping him away from that diner if you can with out suspicion though. I wouldn't be surprised now that we're gone some one from there mentioned that they had seen us for a few months. I don't know. I just don't trust them all.

I think it's safe to assume that we'd all love to have one of those posters! If they're too much for Cora to carry bring some with you when you visit. I think three will suffice. One for each bed room that way. I really hope we aren't causing to many arguments between you and the others though. I mean, Fred and George are against the whole family and Hermione is against her best friends and boyfriend. Just don't let us cause you any trouble please.

Now on to our news: NEVILLE PROPOSED! We've no plans made for a wedding yet other than you're invited and it will be over here. We aren't going to wait until we return. I doubt any of the family would even let me marry him. We'll just have to make sure we get a lot of pictures for mum to hold off a bit of her anger at not planning my wedding. I'm so excited. I get to marry Neville. Who would have thought?

That's really my only interesting news. We're working on getting jobs now. I'll update you on that when I have a better idea of what'll happen there.

Fred and George, you should definitely think about opening a shop here. The joke shop they have in the village is ridiculous compared to your things. Or at least talk with someone about selling your products through the store. It's pathetic what they have here.

I'm going to go now. We miss you guys and can't wait to see you! We'll make sure to owl you when we can.

With lots of love,

Ginny

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Ginny,

First off, CONGRATULATIONS! I can't believe Neville's finally proposed! We've been waiting over here for the news. Gran says to say she's proud of you too Neville. Hermione was right though. He waited until you guys were all settled to do it. Isn't she such a know-it-all? Ouch! She hit me! I take that back; she's not a know-it-all. We can't wait to come to the wedding. And really, it's their fault they won't be able to see you married. If they just believed you they'd be allowed there.

Anyways, we're already impatient to come visit. I can't wait to stay right on a beach! Oh, it'll be good to see you lot too. We'd like to come visit soon, all of us. I was thinking if Gran and Hermione came in about a month, that would give you time to get settled and get jobs. They could stay for about a week and on the second day could send us an owl about the business opportunity we could have and we can head over there ourselves with a perfect reason. And we'd leave the same time Hermione and Gran did. If that doesn't sound like it would work for you lot let us know.

We'll gladly bring you posters. They really got a rise out of Harry, Ron and Luna. Luna even ripped one down from the wall! That was the biggest shock. I mean its Luna. She doesn't do things like that! I would expect it of Harry or Ron, but they just did a lot of yelling and left the shop. Hermione had been with them and stood behind them, silently shaking with laughter at the display. The one on Gran's door isn't as big of a bother because they don't go there, but the one in Hermione's room caused quite a stir too! She put a charm on it so she's the only person who can remove it and it's positioned so if her door is open you can always see it when you walk by. And she picked to have a shocking green one with equally shocking orange flashing letters. It just draws you in. Send along color requests in your next letter and we'll have them for you when we visit.

Hermione says to write that she's kept everyone away from that café you had been working at. And speaking of work how are things going on the job front? Hopefully you'll get something enjoyable.

You aren't causing arguments between the others and us either. We're causing them ourselves. Don't be worried about it though. We're having a blast getting them angry. They try in return to rile us up, but it never works. We know we're on the right side so they can't say anything to anger us.

We'll send this along now so that Cora can get there sooner, rest, and bring us a reply!

Toodles,

Fred, George, Hermione and Gran

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Hey all,

We got jobs finally! Natty and me work at a local restaurant. It's a lot of fun. The people there are great and we've made friends with several of them already. Even Natty made a bunch of friends! She's thriving in this life. Apparently all the girls from work go out together once a week and they invited us right along to join them. They're a blast!

Neville and Eddie actually got jobs together too. You'll be surprised to hear what they do too. They work at one of the local nightclubs! It seems like their made for this job. They both work as the bartenders. I was frankly shocked to hear that Neville was going to work at a nightclub. It just seems so not like him. He loves to go to nightclubs and dance and things of that sort, but work at one. Wow. Luckily though, it's the one the girls from work frequent most.

That sounds like a perfect time to come visit. Make the plans! We all work evenings and nights so we can hang out during the days. At night you can do what ever you want. It'll be great. We can't wait to see you guys.

No new plans are made for the wedding yet. Our guest list is expanding a bit though, may have to be a Muggle wedding just so we can have people attend. We don't care though, as long as it's a wedding it works for us.

The last thing before I go is our poster requests. Neville and I would like one that's Gryffindor colors please. Natty and Eddie are voting for bright orange and with bright blue lettering. And as for the guestroom it's up to you lot. You'll be the only people to stay in there.

We'll see you when you get here,

Ginny

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Hermione and Gran,

We're sending this separately in the hopes that they won't read it. Eddie and I would like to have a little surprise engagement party for Ginny and Neville once you are all here. We've made some friends here already and would like to invite them. Basically just neighbors and some people from where we work (Ginny's letter will tell you about the jobs).

What we were wanting from you was to make sure you both and the twins bring proper clothing. That's mostly your job Hermione. Ginny said before that you're the only one who actually comes from a non-magic family. It'll be a dressy party.

Once you're here we'll also need your help hiding all magical things around the house that shouldn't be seen by others. I'm sure I'll over look certain items. This includes Cora too. What should we do with her? It'll look quite odd to have a pet owl in the house.

Lastly, I need suggestions. Basically, when you get here I'll need you guys to help me shop for decorations and food, things of that sort. Of course, that's only if you're willing. Eddie will keep Neville and Ginny occupied when it's time to set up for the party. We think this can work out nicely.

Eddie wants to add that he could use the help of the twins for entertainment purposes. It'll have to be non-magical entertainment, but from what he knows of them, he thinks they'd be perfect for it, magical or not. He's not one for planning much, but I put him in charge of it and he's at a loss.

Looking forward to seeing you again,

Natty and Eddie

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Natty,

We'd love to help you! A party's a great idea. I took care of the clothes issue right away. I took them all out shopping. We're more then happy to help plan and step up. Anything you need let us know. We may even pick up some things around here if we come across any.

Cora should be easy too. I don't know how much you've learned about magical owls, but she'll basically do what you tell her. We'll just ask her to stay out for the night, which she'll want to do the majority of it anyways, and that should take care of that.

See you soon,

Hermione

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Eddie,

We have all sorts of ideas to help with entertainment. We figured since you work in a nightclub that you could handle what type of music everyone will like. Also, If you want to have drinks there you should handle that. You'll want to make sure there is a dance area obviously. With the music that's it's own form of endless entertainment. Those are the important things but we've got others in mind that we'll discuss with you when we get there.

We can get together a display of fireworks. Those should be nice right over the ocean. The only catch is they'll be magical, of our own invention. We'll make sure they're just like normal Muggle ones though. Ours are just safer and easier.

Later,

Fred and George

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Ginny,

Glad to hear you've all gotten jobs. I can't wait to visit so I can see Neville working at a nightclub! I share the same thought; I can see him going to one, but not working there. It's good to hear you guys are making friends too. I'm glad Natty is making friends too. She's a sweet girl and I have no idea why people wouldn't have liked her before. I can't wait to meet them.

Which brings me to the fact that I'm so excited that it's getting closer to our visit. I told Ron that Gran had a friend in the area that she wanted to visit and asked me to escort her due to her age. He complained a bit at first that I was going to a beach with out him. Then realized I was probably going to spend my time with "two old ladies doing whatever old ladies do". Those are his words by the way. He doesn't want to come now though, so it worked out nicely.

Harry hasn't gained any new information either by the way. He's getting desperate, but no one is helping him. He's made it all the way to the northern shorelines with no word of your where-abouts. They're working their way back down now. They only concern I have is that they'll hit the café while I'm not with them. I'm going to stop in there before I leave and ask them again not to say anything. Hopefully they'll listen to me. I don't think you told them where you were going at least right? Just that you were going.

Anyways, this is the last owl before we come to visit. I wouldn't even bother replying unless you've got something to say along the lines of items to bring or not. Gran and I've been rubbing it in Fred and George's faces that we get to spend more time at the beach then them too. It's amusing.

I'll be seeing you soon,

Hermione

A/N: Sorry it was a bit shorter also. I'm already working on the next chapter so hopefully that update will come sooner then this one did.