a/n: hello, Heather here, thanks for all the reviews and for all the people who have read this for, we really appreciate it!!!!

disclaimer: I really get tired of writing these, so I'm just gonna say that J.K. owns the characters...but we own the plot.

~~Together at Last~~

Chapter 10: Big Brothers

When Hermione and Ron apparated back, Hermione was in tears....she was mad at her father, and embarrassed of him...she wanted nothing more than her parents to come to her weding and be happy for her.Her mother was okay with it, but she knew her father would have to take alot of convincing to even come, let alone be happy for her.

Ron held her close and patted her back as she sobbed into his shoulder.

"it's okay, 'mione, he'll come around, I'm sure of it.." he reassured her.

she smiled up at him through tears" and if he doesn't, well, who cares..I love you, thanks for what you did back there" she said

"no problem....now what do you say we go downstairs and tell everyone we ar back?" asked Ron, trying to cheer her up, and wiping a tear away.

"sure...." she said, taking Ron's hand in hers, they walked downstairs.

surprisingly,everyone wasn't downstairs, only Mrs. Weasley stood in the kitchen

"oh, your back!!...good...how'd it go?" she asked excitedly, but her face fell, when she saw Hermione's tear stained face.

"not good, I'm afraid to say" said Hermione, in a choked voice.

Mrs.Weasley didn't ask any questions, but hugged Hermione in a motherly way.

"where is everyone?" asked Ron

"oh, I told Bill and Charlie to come home, because I had something important to tell them....so everyone is outside..." said Mrs.Weasley

"Bill and Charlie are here?...do they know about the wedding?" asked Ron, surprised.

"yes and no" said Mrs.Weasley, but Ron gave her a confused look, so she explained...

"yes, thy are both here, and no, they don't know about the engagement....I thought I'd leave that up to you to tell them.." smiled Mrs.Weasley.

Ron let out a desperate sigh..

"If anyone faints.... I swear..." he said

"speaking of which, is Percy okay?" asked Hermione

"oh, he's fine, he was in shock for a while, but now he's okay....you two should go outside and tell everyone your home" said Mrs.Weasley

Ron nodded, and pulled Hermione outside with him, Hermione had stopped crying and the color had come back to her face.

When they arrived outside they saw Harry, Ginny, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George and Mr.Weasley outside talking enthusiastically.....Ron hated the butterflies in his stomach that decided to come at that moment.

Bill looked the same, with his long red hair and fang earring, Charlie also looked the same .

Ron sat down and so did Hermione,Charlie then turned to them ,and the rest finally took his lead.

"so where did you two go?" he asked

"we went to Hermione's house.." said Ron, Ginny looked like she wanted to ask how it went, but decided against it.

"it's been a long time since I've seen everyone, everyone has grown so much..." said Bill in an awed voice.

"yeah, before you know it they will be getting married and having babies" laughed Charlie..

Fred and George laughed along with this, making Ron turn red.

"well, they better wait til I get married before they do, it wouldn't be right for my little brothers or sister to get married before me, it'd be weird" laughed Bill

Harry stifled a laugh...and Hermione and Ron exchanged guilty glances.

"does anyone know why mum called us here, what is so important?" asked Charlie.

everyone looked at Ron.

"what?" he asked

"so...you know, eh?" asked Bill

"what is it?" asked Charlie

"yeah, cause no one else here will tell us anything....." said Bill, rolling his eyes.

"er-um....:" started Ron

Hermione then remembered that Ron had told everyone so far, with the exception of her parents, but he had saved her from their wrath..so she decided to speak up.

Hermione put a hand on his trembing hands and gave him a meaningful look, he shut his mouth and Bill and Charlie looked at her curiously.

"I know this may come as a shock, but um, me and Ron are engaged to be married" said Hermion, her cheeks red.

They both looked at her for a moment, their mouths hanging open, then to each other, and back to Ron...

"Is that true?" asked Charlie, in a whisper

Bill nodded, encouraging the question..

Ron nodded his head yes..

"wow...that was unexpected" said Bill, in awe

"at least you didn't faint like Percy" laughed Fred

"so, when did this happen?" asked Bill

" a few days ago" said Ron

"when , are you guys getting married, I need to ask for work off..." said Charlie

"um ,we haven't really discussed that yet.." said Hermione

"maybe we should, you know, set a date for it, I mean...so they will know when to com and all..." said Ron

"I was thinking maybe around Christmas, you know, because everyone will be free to come, and it will also give us time to get things together..." said Hermione

"that sounds bloody brilliant!" said Ron, and kissed her on top of her head..

Fred and George both made 'gagging faces'

Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes, as the others had a good laugh.

"well, I think we need to talk to your mum later and set an actual date to have it on" said Hermione

"okay" said Ron

At that moment Mrs. Weasley appeared outside at the picnic tables and prepared breakfast...

'It felt good to be back' thought Ron, as he began to devour his food....Hermione smiled at him and rolled her eyes at how he ate, like he would never eat again.

Harry and Ginny weren't at the table, they where sitting on the porch, having what seemed to be a serious conversation..

Hermione noticed this too, Ron gave her a questioning glance,but she just shrugged and so he went back to eating.

a/n: that's the end, my friend, now please be kind and review...^_^