A/N: Hey, sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up, I have been working alot on my other stories... My internet is gonna be shut off soon, so from now on it may take a while to get our chapters up, because I have to mail Lauren my chapters so she can put them up for me, but we will still be writing, never fear!
Disclaimer: Belongs to J.K....don't sue, I don't have any money, obviously...I can't even pay the internet bill..lol
Chapter 22: Important Invitations
Hermione and Ron thought about the 'no furniture' dilemma and decided they'd have to haul his old bed over. Mrs. Weasley also volunteered to help with the furniture, she had tons of unused things in the attic. They got a old fashioned green sofa that Ginny could sleep on and she also supplied them with dinner ware.
It was a whole lot different living on their own. It was strange to cook their own meals and depend on no one else but each other. And it was so quiet compared to the Burrow. They couldn't say if they where relieved or actually missed it all. But it was to late to turn back now. It was time to grow up and move away. It was just so scary.
Ron had continued getting up every morning to go to work. Lavender had become less of a problem since she wasn't training him anymore, he seemed to like his job now. Hermione still flinched in instant anger at the mention of Lavender's name, but they made the deal not to talk to Percy about it and leave well enough alone.
It had been fun for Hermione that Ginny had stayed, she probably would have died of boredom if she hadn't. Planning the wedding was like planning a dream come true to her. She couldn't help but smile when she thought that in a short few months she would be marrying Ronald Weasley, her best friend since 1st year, the one she had a crush on since she could remember. She couldn't remember ever being happier.
She had fun decorating the house and such, it was weird for her to actually have a place of her own to make up the way she wanted, she couldn't do that at her parents house the way she wanted, or hogwarts, or the burrow. Ginny had helped her too. Hermione was happy to see the progress Ginny had made in getting over Harry. Although she didn't believe that she would ever fully be over him, but she was doing her best. She only wished she would be able to withstand seeing him at the wedding. She did want everyone to be there...especially Ginny and Harry.
Within a short couple of weeks it was time for Ginny to go back to school, Hermione wished her luck in her new year. But a couple days after she realised she was going to be very lonely there by herself during the day, so she apparated to the Burrow to conversate and plan with Mrs. Weasley.
When she arrived she was bombarded with a huge hug by Mrs. Weasley.
"Hello dear! Long time, no see!" she said, happily.
"Been busy getting settled in, I guess" said Hermione.
"Understandable... It was so quiet around here with you all gone the past two weeks...I'll have to get use to that" she said.
"It's to quiet at our place now..that's why I came here..." replied Hermione.
"Well, your welcome here anytime! Afterall you'll soon be my daughter by law!" she said enthusiastically.
Hermione smiled, she was happy that Ron's parents where so joyful about the whole idea of the wedding. She still hadn't had any contact with her own parents. Every time she thought of it she wanted to cry. She was going to marry Ron no matter what they had to say. She loved him.
"You know, I always knew you and Ron would get together, ever since the first time you came to the Burrow, I was saying to Arthur just how perfect you guys would be. I couldn't imagine a lovlier girl for one of my sons." she beamed.
Hermione was shocked that Ron's parents had even spotted a 'thing' between them before they did. This made her happy, she wondered how obvious it was to everyone else.
"I remember that year, Ron writing to us this angry note about you turning him down for some yule ball to go with Viktor Krum... I don't think I'd ever heard him so angry. He really cared about you, why did you turn him down anyway?" she asked, curiously.
"Oh, typical Ron... He did not ask me properly, he asked me as a last resort when he couldn't think of any 'perfect' girls to go with. I had already been asked by someone, and since I didn't think Ron would ask, I agreed to go. Boy, was that a mistake, he threw this fit... ugh, that night was terrible." replied Hermione.
"I know Ron's temper and I know how he feels about you, I bet that wasn't the best mixture" mused Mrs. Weasley.
"I was wondering if you'd like to help me with invitations?" asked Hermione.
"Of course!" beamed Mrs. Weasley.
"Well, I have a basic list, I know there is more I need to add, but I haven't gotten around to adding them.." said Hermione, taking out a peice of parchment.
"Well, we have plenty of time to send out any extra invitations you've forgotten.." replied Mrs. Weasley.
"I wonder if my mum and dad will be able to make it...or want to.." said Hermione, after a while.
"Dear, I am pretty sure they will make it. I doubt they will want to miss their only daughter's wedding. They know it means alot to you, obviously. And if not, well, it's there loss really." she said, and sqeezed Hermione's hand reassuringly.
"Thanks.." said Hermione, trying to believe that her parents would come, and wondering if they would.
"I remember when I got married it seems like ages ago. Arthur and myself where alot like you two, I've noticed. We are so very happy together, we have a wonderful family. I wish you two the best." she said.
"thanks, but I don't think I can handle the 'oodles and oodles' of kids Ron wants right now..." laughed Hermione.
"I am sure when you both are ready you will make wonderful parents, I can't wait to have grandchildren.." said Mrs.Weasley, dreamily.
Hermione then glanced over at the clock, and noticed it was nearly time for Ron to come home.
"Um, not to be rude, but I need to be going, Ron's going to be home any second now..." sound Hermione, getting up.
"Oh, no problem dear, it's been nice talking to you... shall I finish the invitations?"
"Uh, sure..go ahead..." she said with a smile.
"Okay, bye!" said Mrs. Weasley, Hermione waved and disapparated.
She arrived at the apartment minutes before Ron did.
He looked very tired. She went over and put her arms around him, and pulled him down for a kiss.
"Long day, eh?" she asked sympathetically. She would have traded spots with him, but they had agreed on her finding a job after the wedding.
"You have no idea, what about you?" he asked, resting his forehead against hers.
"I was really bored here by myself so I apparated to the burrow to talk to you mum, we got a start on the invitations.." she said smiling up at him.
"That's great Mione, It's sooner than you think, you know.."
"I want it to be sooner.." she said kissing him once more.
"So do I, believe me, there is nothing more I want than to have you as my wife.."
They stood there for a while in silence.
"I wonder how Gin is doing..." said Ron.
"Ron, she is probably doing great, and with her studies and friends as a distraction she won't have much time to dwell on missing Harry. Who knows, she may even find herself someone new, hopefully." said Hermione.
"S'pose you're right.." he answered, pulling away and stretching. He then sat on the couch, Hermione snuggled beside him and there they fell asleep.
A/N: Okay, thats the end my freind! I know it wasn't very long, but yeah.... anyways, please review!!!!!!!!
