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Harry Potter and the Year of training.

Chapter 23

Harry was surprised at how fast the year was flying past. In no time it seemed to Christmas. Then Quiditich final (Which the Chudley cannons won again, thanks to Harry and Ron.) and then in seemed to fly to the day before Ron and Hermione's wedding.

"So Ron were are we going again for t your Bachelor Party?"

"For the last time, were going to Hogshead," said Ron.

"Ok,"

Harry, Ron, Fred, George, Bill, Charlie, Percy and Hagrid were standing near Hogshead.

"Well lets go and celebrate the last day that Ron is a Bachelor," said George.

"Yeah,"

When they got in it was really crowded. They obviously put a silencing charm on the building.

When they got to the counter they asked for there already reserved table.

They were lead by a witch with a very tight shirt on that left nothing for the imagination, seeing as how half of her was nearly popping out of the shirt.

"Ok, all drinks are on the house tonight so have fun," she said walking off.

By the end of the night Harry and the rest were so drunk that the walked to Hogwarts and slept in an empty room provided by Dumbledore.

The next morning the all did a quick charm to make them not have a hang over.

When that was done they all went to the great hall and had breakfast. After breakfast they ran to just out side Hogsmead. Then Aparated to the Burrow to get ready.

By now Ron was very nervous.

"What if I can't actually say anything because I'm so nervouse?" asked Ron.

"Don't worry, This is Hermione. So don't worry," said Harry.

"Yeah I suppose your right," said Ron.

"Well lets go," said Harry.

Harry was surprised his hair stayed flat today. Usually it didn't even go flat if you put a charm on it but this time it worked.

When they got their There was only a few people there. Well only the Weasleys, Harry, Hagrid and the Potters.

After about 15 minutes everyone was there except Hermione, the grangers and the bride of Honour.

When she finally came the Wedding started a bit later then accepted.

The wedding was very nice. Harry being best man had to only hand Ron the ring when the time came. Mrs Weasley was crying on Mr Weasleys shoulder. Mr Weasley was just beaming at Ron. The same was going on with the Grangers.

During the reception Harry made a very small speech.

"I have known Ron for around 17 years and Hermione for around 8 years. I believe that they will have an extremely great life together. I just want to wish them all the best and to have a great life together," said Harry.

A few people (Mrs Weasley and Mrs Granger) started crying again when Harry sat down.

When Ron and Hermione finished there first dance people started joining in too.

Harry went up to Ginny.

"Ginny would you like to dance?" he asked Bowing.

"Of course," with that Harry took her hand and pulled her onto the dance floor.

"That was I nice wedding," said Ginny.

"Yeah I was nervous though," said Harry.

"Why?"

"Because I didn't want anything bad to happen and ruwen the party,"

"Ok,"

They stayed silent for the rest of the song. Ginny head was resting on Harry chest. Harry head on her head.

All to soon the song came to an end.

But was replaced with an upbeat tempo.

"Do you want to dance to this one?" asked Ginny.

"Sure,"

So Harry and Ginny danced to the song pulling of moves that looked really good but Hard to do.

If Harry hadn't done push-ups and chin-ups every day since 5th year he wouldn't be able to do this.

When the song finished Harry and Ginny sat down.

"That was fun," said Ginny.

"It sure was," said Harry.

"Hey Harry Ginny, it's time for pictures, come on," said Lily.

Harry and Ginny ran to get in the pictures.

There were a lot of pictures taken. After that it was the throwing of the bouquet

When Hermione threw it there was a scurry of women to grab it. But a Hand reached up and caught it first.

Everyone looked to who it was that caught it.

It was Ginny.

She blushed and walked over to Harry Redder then her hair.

"Nice catch," said Harry giving her a small hug.

When Ron and Hermione came over Harry gave Ron a short (Manly) hug, and Hermione a small hug and kiss.

"Have fun on the honey moon. Don't come back with a pregnant Hermione," Joked Harry.

"I'll try but you know these things happen," joked Ron.

"Come on Ron we have to go. By Harry, By Ginny," said Hermione Dragging Ron away.

Everyone waved good-bye to them.

When they were out of sight a few people stayed behind.

Harry went up to Ginny fumbling with something in his pocket.

"Ah, Ginny could we Have a word?" asked Harry.

"Sure what is it?"

"How about some place more private, my place has nobody around," said Harry.

"Ok, I'll just change into something more comfterble," she said walking off.

Harry sat down exhausted, even though he hardly did anything. He got a bottle of water a drained it.

When he finished Ginny came out in muggle clothes.

"Ready?" asked Harry.

"Yeah, least go,"

They aparated to Harry house.

When they got there Ginny asked again what it was.

"Just wait follow me," said Harry.

With that Harry climbed up the tree to the very top.

When he was at the top he helped her up the rest of the way.

He sat down looking at the sunset. Felling very nervous.

"That sunset is Beautiful," said Ginny.

"I agree but it's no were near as beautiful as you," said Harry Looking deep into her eyes.

"Um, W-What did you want to ask?" Ginny stuttered.

Harry stood up and helped her up.

When she got up he kneeled taking something out of his pocket.

It was a small box.

"Harry what-," she was cut off.

"I just wanted to ask. Ginny Weasley will you marry me?" asked Harry.

Ginny just stared speechlessly at the Ring.

"Yes, I will," said Ginny.

Harry smiled. He put the ring on her finger, and stood up and kissed her.

When they parted Ginny look at the Ring.

The ring was solid gold with a Blue diamond in the middle. In the middle of the blue was a Red swirled around.

Harry and Ginny climbed down the tree.

"Do you want to go for a swim?" asked Harry.

"But I don't have any swimmers," said Ginny.

"We have some spares if you want," said Harry.

"Ok,"

When they finished they walked to the pool hand in hand.

"I wish we will have a big tree like that when we come back from the Honey Moon," said Ginny.

"Well speaking of that, I went looking around and I saw a house for sale. Even bigger then this, and it next to nothing. They say it's not worth it. But I think it would take about 6-7 days to get cleaned up. Then it would look as good as new," said Harry.

"How much does it cost?" asked Ginny.

"Well it DID cost 100 gallon's, but then I bought it and it wasn't for sale any more," said Harry.

"You mean. You have a house?" asked Ginny.

"Yep, do want a look?" asked Harry.

"Yeah," with that they got out and dried them self's.

When they put on some clothes they walked out of Godric's Hollow.

They walked for about a kilometre until they came to a big house.

The House was huge. There was a big pathway up to the house. The path was about 10 metres wide. All along the path weeds every were, so Harry got out his wand and pointed it to the ground.

"Deweediour,"

All the weeds around the path just vanished.

All that was left were some dead branches. So Harry got rid of them by putting a Banishing charm on them into one place. And then an Incendio charm on it.

The path looked nice now.

Harry and Ginny walked down the path until they got to the house.

The house was very big; at the front of the house was a fountain that was dry and full of weeds.

Three stories, and very wide.

They didn't actually walk into the house they just walked around it.

Around the back was a very area free of anything, except weeds and very long grass. Right at the back was a tree that was even bigger then the one at Godrics Hollow.

When they finished they walked back to Godric Hollow talking.

Ounce back, they went and Harry told them about him buying a house.

"That's great you have to show me tomorrow," said Lily.

"Anything else you want to tell us son?" asked James looking at the ring on Ginny's finger.

"Um yeah Ginny and I are engaged," said Harry.

"Harry that's excerlent. How long?" asked Lily.

"Since after the wedding," said Ginny.

"That's great," said James.

"Well we better tell the Weasleys the good news," said Harry.

Harry and Ginny Apparated away to the Weasley house.

When they got there Mrs Weasley smiled and gave Harry a hug.

"What can I do you for?" asked Mrs. Weasley.

"Well we have something to tell you. But first were is Mr Weasley?" asked Harry.

"I'll just get him," she said walking off.

When they came back Ginny told them this time.

"Harry and I are engaged," she said smiling.

"Your what, I can't believe it," she said in delight.

"Congratulations," said Mr Weasley.

"Thanks," said Harry.

"Guess what else," said Ginny.

"What?"

"Harry has already bought a house, and he's getting it ready for when I move in after the wedding," said Ginny.

"That's great. Then you won't have to sleep in other peoples house's until you find one," said Mrs Weasley.

The rest of the evening was spent talking and telling other people about the engagement.

When Fred and George heard the set off some fireworks.

When Harry finally got home it was past mid-night.

He fell asleep straight away.

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The next day Harry got up early and went to his new house.

When he got there he started weeding it first. That took about three minutes. Harry was using his staff, so it was quicker. He then got rid of all the dead leaf's and branch's lying around.

Then he started on the house. The worst part was the Roof. It had nearly all the tiles missing. So Harry went and bought new one's.

By the end of the day he had done the whole first floor and the Roof.

When he came down he was very hungry. He didn't eat all day. Only drank some water.

He Apparated home and had Dinner and then after that a bath. After that he showed his Parents and Family the House. They thought it was great. But Elisabeth wondered why he bought such a grubby house

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The next day was the same except he did the second floor as well. Coming home very tired and Hungry again.

The day after that he did the same, coming home tired again.

On the fourth day he started painting the house. It would have taken a lot longer except with the staff it was a lot quicker.

On the 5th day he was polishing the floor, on the first floor. The next day he was polishing the second floor, floor. The same for the next except on the next floor. The last day he was there he only had to fix a few lights and chandlers. The last thing he did was fix the fountain at the front of the house.

When Harry was finished he went to one of the bath's in his house and had a bath.

When home he told his Parents he had finished and then Apparated to the Weasleys and told them.

When every one was there they all walked to the house.

When they got there everyone was surprised at how the house looked.

"You did this in 8 day's?" asked Mr Weasley.

"Yep, it looked bad before. But now it looks great," said Harry.

"Yeah we saw it after your first day on it. It looked terrible," said Fred and George.

"Well it looks nice doesn't it," said Harry.

They spent about an hour looking at it. They were shocked at the inside more then the outside. Elisabeth was the worst.

"But it was so yucky before, now it beautiful," she said.

"Yeah, It has change a lot, especially the Ball room, before it was all brown from durt and dust. Now it is all-clean and you can see the marble on the ground and the pillars shining brightly," said Harry.

"Are you sure only got it for a hundred dollars?" asked Mr Weasley.

"Yeah, But the tiles for the roof cost about another 200 gallon's," said Harry.

"Well that's a good price," said James.

More conversation went on about the house for a while; it changed about 10 minutes later.

"When are Ron and Hermione coming home?" asked Ginny.

"Tomorrow. Why do you ask?" asked Mrs Weasley.

"Well I want to tell them about this," said Ginny showing them her Ring

"They will be home soon," said Mr Weasley.

"Well why don't you all come to The Burrow for Dinner?" asked Mrs Weasley.

"Ok," said James.

"Elisabeth and I will feu there seeing as she can't Apparate," said Lily.

So everyone except Lily and Elisabeth Apparated to the Burrow.

When they got there they were surprised to see Ron and Hermione there.

"Hello, we came home early, we thought we would surprise you," said Hermione.

"That's wonderful, The Potter's are staying here for Dinner," said Mrs Weasley.

"Great," said Ron.

"Hey Ron, Hermione. How was the Honey moon?" asked Harry.

"Ah, Hawaii was great, the surfing, the tanning, and there was a lot of Wizarding information there as well," said Hermione.

Ron and Hermione skin did look a lot darker. Ron even lost some of his freckles.

"So what has happened here since we left?" asked Ron.

Harry and Ginny looked at each other, then both nodded.

"Well a lot has happened actually," said Ginny.

"Like what?" asked Hermione.

"Like I bought a new house," said Harry.

"Really can I see it?" asked Ron.

"Of course," said Harry.

"And one more thing. When you and Hermione left Harry proposed to me. were engaged," said Ginny.

Hermione squealed and jumped up and gave Ginny a big hug.

"I'm so happy for you to," she said.

Ron was grinning and shook Harry's hand.

"So, where's the ring?" asked Hermione.

"Here," said Ginny showing her the Ring.

"It beautiful," said Hermione.

"I know," said Ginny.

"Harry why didn't you tell me?" said Ron.

"Well, You were so busy with your own wedding, I didn't think I should bother you, and I wanted it a surprise. That's if she actually said yes," said Harry.

"Of course I would," said Ginny.

"Well what about this house of yours Harry?" asked Ron.

"Well I'll show you after Dinner," said Harry.

"Ok," said Ron.

They spent the next half hour talking about Ron and Hermione's Honeymoon.

At dinner there was a lot of laughter going on.

At the end of the meal Ginny and Harry took Ron and Hermione on a tour to there new house.

When they were finished Hermione and Ron were very impressed.

"So how bad did it look?" asked Hermione.

"Really bad, If you look in my pensive you'll see how bad it was, and then the gradual increase of it looking better," said Harry.

"Were your pensive?" asked Ron.

"I'll get it," said Harry Running up the stairs to the room that will be his own room.

When he came back he put it on the table. He tapped it with his wand. The silvery liquid started to move.

Harry put his face in it until it touched the bottom. He felt like he was falling, there were grey clouds all around him. When it stopped he was out side his house again. Ron, Ginny and Hermione appeared beside him.

"That is what it looked like," said Harry.

They were out in the garden, in the front house. There was still the weeds every were, the grass above wast height.

"Wow, it was bad," said Hermione.

When they turn around and saw the house there mouths dropped.

"Look at it, it's a dump," said Ron.

"Yeah I no. But I knew it would look nice if I did it up a bit. The amount of times I had to do the repairing charm was ridicules," said Harry.

"Well it paid of didn't it," said Hermione.

The cloud started forming around them again. They then went to the next day, the day after that and so on until they finished the repairing of the house.

When they got back it was around 9:30.

"So what do you want to do know?" asked Harry.

"I don't know," said Hermione.

"Well how about some chess?" asked Ron.

"Ok," said Harry.

So they played chess for about two hours. After that everyone started to leave.

End of chapter.

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