I don't own HP. Thanks to everyone who reviews and follows this story. I was thinking of ending it soon, but my Muse immediately stomped on that idea, visiting me in my sleep last night. I hope you all enjoy! :D PS, there will be lemons ahead!


Chapter 29

Hermione held Charlie's hand tightly as he escorted her back inside. She couldn't help the grin that had spread across her face. She was the happiest girl alive and she wanted the world to know.

"Hermione, you're practically glowing." Charlie said in her ear, chuckling.

She blushed. "Charlie, I can't help it. I'm literally the luckiest girl in the world." She turned to him, locking their eyes. She quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, and pulled him down for a kiss. He returned it passionately, gripping at her waist.

"Ahem." A cough interrupted them.

Turning, Hermione saw Ginny standing there with her parents. Hermione immediately blushed, untangling herself from Charlie.

Hermione glanced at Charlie, and saw he was looking at her. He wanted her permission to tell his parents. She felt her stomach churn at the thought, but quickly shrugged it off. They would have to find out sooner or later, so why not now? She quickly nodded.

Charlie opened his mouth to speak, but Ginny cut him off with a shriek. She lurched forward, grabbing Hermione's hand. She squealed again.

"Charlie?" Arthur asked, noticing the ring on Hermione's left hand.

Charlie grinned. "I've asked Hermione to marry me."

"And?" Molly asked, holding her breath.

Charlie rolled his eyes. "Obviously she said yes since she's wearing the ring!"

"OH!" Molly cried out, wrapping her arms around her second oldest son. She immediately started to cry, hugging him to her tightly. "Oh my baby! He's getting married! Oh Arthur, he's getting married!"

Arthur chuckled. "I know Molly. Sweetheart, let him go, you're suffocating him."

Molly continued to blubber into Charlie's shoulder.

Meanwhile, Ginny was crushing the air out of Hermione's lungs. Hermione returned the hug, but was starting to feel light headed. "Ginny, I can't breathe," she mumbled.

"I don't care! You're going to be my sister! My real sister! Oh my Merlin! Hermione!" She squealed, hugging her best friend tighter.

Hermione shrieked, pulling away. "Merlin Gin. I need air." She started laughing, only to feel an arm come out and grab her, yanking her forward. Opening her arms, she saw Charlie was squished up next to her. Molly had grabbed both of them, clutching them tightly.

"Oh my two babies are getting married. Oh, I've never been happier!" Molly gushed.

She released the couple, and the both gasped for breath. Hermione giggled when she saw Ginny telling Blaise and Draco. The two boys looked over in confirmation. Hermione nodded, waving her ring in the light. They both started clapping.

Charlie laced his hand through Hermione's. "You look so beautiful," he murmured in her ear. She flushed, and kissed the back of his hand.

"Well, Mum, Dad, we've had a long night, I think it's time for us to return to the Castle." Charlie said. They bid farewell and then made their way towards the Malfoys.

"Thank you so much for the invitation," Hermione said to the elder Malfoys.

Narcissa smiled, enveloping Hermione in an embrace, while Charlie shook Lucius' hand.

"Congratulations on your engagement," Narcissa said with a knowing eye.

Hermione blushed. "Thank you."

Lucius nodded, "Have a wonderful evening." Narcissa nodded in agreement, waving the two goodbye.

Charlie escorted her towards the Floo. She looked up at him, and a thought struck her. "Charlie, is this allowed?" She asked, suddenly feeling nervous.

"Of course it is. When two people love each other, it's okay for them to get engaged." He said, grabbing a fist full of powder.

"No, a student and a teacher?" She asked.

Charlie threw in the floo powder, pulling Hermione close to him. "My Chambers!" He shouted. The two of them stumbled out of the fireplace at his room in Hogwarts.

"Not usually, no. But Minerva and Dumbledore approved the union, and Lucius had spoken to the board." He tucked a stray curl behind her ear. "We aren't doing anything wrong love."

"Okay," she said, her breath hitching.

Charlie smiled, leaning forward and cupping her face. He gently pressed his lips against hers, savoring every second. Hermione let out a soft sigh, parting her lips slightly, giving him access. He quickly slipped his tongue into her mouth, exploring every inch of her.

Every time they kissed, every time they touched, it felt like the first time. He wondered if he would always feel this way, as if she was everything in the world. As if she was the only thing that he would ever need. Hermione was perfection, and he couldn't imagine spending the rest of his life with anyone but her.

Hermione moaned, rubbing her hands along his chest, and that was all he needed. Charlie quickly picked her up and carried her towards his bed. He quickly laid her down. She smiled up at him shyly. He crawled on top of her, placing one hand in her hair, the other on her hip. He began to kiss her gently, pulling her skirt up.

He kissed along her jaw bone, down her neck, towards her collarbone, nipping at the sensitive skin there. Hermione wriggled beneath him. Charlie groaned as he felt the blood rush towards his member.

Sitting up, he quickly pulled her dress off, leaving her in her navy blue knickers. She was beautiful. His lips met hers once more, as his fingers danced across her stomach. "Silky smooth," he murmured against her lips. Her fingers twined into his hair, pulling him closer to her. She quickly then pulled his shirt over his head, kissing his bare chest.

He smirked, slipping a finger under the waistband of her panties, gently stroking the skin there. Hermione moaned softly, causing Charlie to smile. "You're so cute when you're turned on."

"Charlie, I need you," she replied, tugging at his pants.

Their kissing became more passionate, her lips needed his. He unbuttoned and unzipped his pants, quickly tugging them down.

Without furthur hesitation, he placed himself at her entrance, quickly entering her. Hermione cried out in pleasure, clutching at his shoulders.

He moved slowly, savoring every moment, every sensation. Hermione mewled in satisfaction, grinding her hips against his. Her head fell back, a blush creeping up on her cheeks. Charlie looked down on her, she was beautiful. "You look like a goddess. Merlin, what did I do to deserve you." He gently nipped at her neck, causing her to sigh.

Hermione's moans were getting louder. "Charlie..."

Hearing her say his name made him quicken his pace. Her hands were all over his back, her fingers grabbing and scratching every inch of skin they could get. She buried her face in his chest to try and silence her moans.

Suddenly, her head flung back and she gasped for air. Her body clenched around him, sending him over the edge as well. He was lost inside her. Nothing would ever beat this feeling. The soft skin, her erratic breathing, the sweet scent of vanilla and lavender.

Charlie bent down, kissing her forehead. He rolled off her so he was now on his back, her head nestled onto his chest. Her breathing slowed as he traced his fingers across her sweet smelling skin.

"I love you Charlie," she whispered.

He bent down, kissing her head. "I love you too Mione."

The two of them quickly fell asleep, wrapped in each others arms.