"Delaney, Neville told me to give this to you." She said handing me a note.
I opened it and it said to meet him in the greenhouses. I knew they had class right now. I walked to the greenhouses. This was in front of the third year Herbology class.
"Delaney, I have something to give you and ask you?" Neville asked smiling.
"This feels like déjà vu."
He handed me a bouquet of Christmas roses and edelweiss. These have been our go to flowers since fourth year.
"They're beautiful."
He smiled, kneeled down on one knee and asked "Delaney, will you make me the happiest man on the face of the earth and become my wife?"
"Of course I will, Neville." I smiled at him tears forming in my eyes.
The class cheered as Neville slipped the ring on my finger and pulled me into his arms.
"Now that wasn't so hard." I teased.
"This was just as terrifying as asking you to the Yule Ball back in fourth year."
I leaned up and kissed him. After the kiss I pulled away and walked back to the castle. This time I didn't have anyone to show the ring to except my mum and grandma. I sauntered to the headmistress office.
"Hey sweetie." My grandma greeted.
"Hi grandma."
My mum greeted me as well.
"So, is that new ring an engagement ring?"
"Neville just proposed." I grinned.
"That's great."
"I know."
The day continued. It was now Christmas dinner. We were with all our family and friends. Both sets of parents knew we were engaged but no one else knew.
"We have something we would like to announce."
"What is that Neville?" Mrs. Weasley asked kindly.
"I asked Delaney to marry me and." I cut him off sweetly.
"I said yes!" I exclaimed.
"Congratulations!" Hermione said hugging me.
"Thanks Mione."
Everyone wished us congratulations. The day continued. I chose Sue for my maid of honor and Harry was Neville's best man. Hermione, Ginny, Luna were all my bridesmaids. Ron, Luca and Seamus were Neville's groomsmen. Ron had started dating Luna a few weeks before the wedding. Ginny had been dating Malfoy for a about a year. Seamus and Lavender were already married. Susan and Luca were the only two single ones. Teddy and Victoire were our ring bearer and flower girl. The Camdens attended. Matt came with his secret wife Sarah. Mary came with her boyfriend Carlos. Lucy came with her boyfriend Kevin. Simon danced a lot with Michelle. Ruthie danced with her friend Peter. It was now time to throw the bouquet. Susan caught it. Luca danced with her for the rest of the wedding. The day continued. My plan to get Susan and Luca together worked. Over the next few years we had many weddings to go to. First Harry and Hermione. Then Lucy and Kevin. Then Ron and Luna and lastly Draco and Ginny. It was now January of 2004. I hadn't been feeling well lately. So I went to the healer and found out what was wrong. It was amazing news.
"Profeesor Longbottom, can I ask your advice?" Simon asked. It feels weird to have my friends brother be so proper.
"You can call me Delaney, it's after class Simon."
"Delaney, can you give me some advice?"
"Sure."
"I have this friend who wants to ask out one of his best friends but he's scared."
"You're talking about yourself and Michelle aren't you?" I asked knowing he was quite close to my "little sister".
He nodded.
"Pluck up your Gryffindor courage and ask her the worst thing that can happen is she doesn't like you back." I said. Even though I'm positive she liked him as well.
"Thanks for the advice, Delaney." He said giving me a quick hug.
"Moving on in my wife, Mr. Camden." Neville teased from the doorway.
"No not all, Professor Longbottom." He said as we separated and he left.
"So, what was that about?"
"Just giving him advice about asking out Michelle."
"So, he does fancy Michelle?"
"Yes."
"I thought so, what advice did you give him?"
"Just to pluck up the courage and ask her out."
Neville nodded and said "So, you have something to tell me?"
"Yes, just wait until my mum and grandma, your parents, your gran arrive."
He nodded and gave me a kiss. We stood there passionately snogging.
"I guess somethings never change." My grandma's voice said.
Neville and I pulled apart blushing but not as intensely as the first time back in sixth year. She's always the one who seems to catch us snogging never anyone else. The rest of the family joined us.
"So, what's wrong love?" Neville asked.
"I haven't been feeling well lately." I said.
"Are you okay?"
"I thought I was just exhausted but it's something else."
"How long does it take to go away?" My mum asked.
"About nine months." I shrugged wondering if would anyone catch my drift.
"You're pregnant?" Alice asked.
"Yes, I am."
"We're going to be grandparents!" Alice exclaimed happily.
I scanned the reactions of my other family members. My mum was smiling ear to ear like Alice.
"I'm going to be a dad?" Neville asked.
"Yes, you are." I smiled.
Neville grinned at me.
"I'm going to be a great grandma, I'm ancient." My grandma laughed.
"No you're not, grandma."
There was a knock on my door.
"Come in."
Susan walked in.
"Oh, hey Sue." I greeted my redheaded best friend.
"Did I interrupt a family meeting or something?" She asked noticing my mum, grandma and in-laws
"We were just finished actually, what's up?"
"I have some great news!"
"What's that?"
"Luca and I eloped!" She exclaimed showing me the ring.
"When did this happen?" I asked.
"A few days ago."
"That's great."
"We eloped because I found out I was pregnant." She said hesitantly. I thought I noticed a little bulge in her stomach.
"You're pregnant?"
"Yes, I am."
"Funny you should say that, I'm pregnant too." I smiled.
"That's great, how far along are you?"
"Three months, you?"
"Just under three as well."
"That's great, would you still want to be godmother?"
"Yes."
The day continued. The pregnancy went by quick and it went smoothly. It was now a few days before Neville's birthday. I was in labor. Neville was sitting next to me holding my hand.
"If you think you're touching me again, you thought wrong." I said.
"You say that now but you know you can't resist me." Neville teased.
"Whatever you say, Nev."
A few more pushes and we had a beautiful baby girl.
"She's beautiful." Neville said.
"I know, I'm glad we waited to find out what we were having." I said.
Neville nodded, kissed my temple and said "I'll go tell everyone."
"Okay."
He left the room.
Neville's POV
I can't believe I'm a father to a beautiful baby girl. It's amazing.
"So, is the baby here yet?" Hermione asked holding her two month old son James.
"We have a beautiful baby girl." I said.
"Congratulations mate." Harry said.
"Thanks, it's amazing."
"Can we see her?" My mum asked.
I nodded and said "Just follow me to the room."
They got up and followed me towards the room.
"Hey everyone." Delaney whispered.
"Hi, she's so beautiful." Shirley said.
"I know."
"What's her name?" Hermione asked.
"We decided to call her Minerva Augusta." Delaney smiled.
"I'm honored."
"As am I."
"Who are the godparents?" Hermione asked.
"We chose Susan and Luca." Delaney said. They had a son the day before named Elijah. So they would grow up together.
"You two will be the godparents of our next child." I told Harry and Hermione.
"I told you after that we're not having another child." Delaney said.
"Don't worry mate, Hermione told me the same thing." Harry laughed.
Our wives glared at us.