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A/N: Sorry I took my sweet time with this chapter, but I feel I was entitled, seeing as I gave you three chapters in two days! It is looking like this is the second-to-last chapter. I'm getting mighty bored with this story. You guys better keep voting because I'm leaning towards a Draco/Hermione or a James/Lily story at this point. But I still want your input. But if you don't supply it, I shall make my own decisions. Now, on with the chapter!!
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature. (King, of course, being J.R.R. Tolkien! Oh yeah, I love blondes with pointy ears!!)
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Chapter Ten -
The Official Announcement
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" Teachers and students alike, " Dumbledore began. It was the following week and everyone was gathered in the Great Hall on Thursday night for dinner. " Professor Potter has an important announcement to make. " He sat down and Harry stood up, clearing his throat.
" As professor Dumbledore informed you all, I do have an announcement to make. We weren't planning on telling you all, but seeing as three rather nosey students managed to find out, you would probably have all known by the end of the month anyway. " His gaze flickered towards William, Robert, and Eileen, who were trying their best to look innocent, but all were failing terribly. " So, I wish to announce that at the end of the school term, I will be getting married, " He paused dramatically, and everyone's eyes strained with anticipation.
" To your very own Charms professor, Mrs. Weasley. " Ginny blushed slightly and cheers and applause erupted, even from Snape and the Slytherins! Harry sat back down.
" And now we eat! " Dumbledore waved his hand, and the Great Hall was filled with delicious foods.
After dinner, Harry and Ginny were getting ready for bed.
" Well that was exciting. " Ginny said sarcastically. Harry chuckled.
" You know, I've been thinking about something. " he said, lying down on the bed beside her.
" What's that? " Ginny asked, turning on her side to face him.
" I don't want to get married in a church. " he announced. She raised an eyebrow.
" Oh? "
" I want to get married here. "
" What do you mean? "
" I mean I want to get married at Hogwarts. "
" Not that I would mind, but why? " Ginny was curious.
" This has always been my only home. From the moment I stepped inside this castle for the first time, I felt safe. That's the only time I've ever felt like that, anywhere. When I came back here year after year, my troubles vanished. I forgot all about ever leaving, I didn't want too. I'm home at Hogwarts. " Harry looked at her and she smiled.
" We should talk to Dumbledore about that tomorrow. " she agreed. Harry nodded. " But I think that's enough talking for now. " Ginny whispered seductively, climbing on top of him.
Eileen yawned as she woke up the next morning. She crawled out of bed and got ready. She, Allison, and Suzette went down the stairs to meet the boys. They were waiting for them at the foot of their staircase.
" Good morning! " Robert greeted cheerily, snaking his arm around her waist and heading towards the portrait hole. William looped arms with Allison, and Suzette grabbed Nathan's hand, and they all headed down to breakfast.
The months passed, students began studying for exams, and Ginny and Harry began making wedding plans. Dumbledore had been overjoyed to hear they wished to be married at Hogwarts and told them to do whatever they wished to the Great Hall once school was out of session. Robert and Eileen, William and Allison, and Nathan and Suzette were still couples. Harry thought it was quite amusing that his entire first year class had paired up. Melody and Matthew, Nicole and David, Lucille and Jack, Natalie and Christian, and Kimberly and Tyler were also dating. His entire class thankfully passed their exams with flying colors, and soon there was but a week of school left. Harry had decided to let them relax in his class that week, feeling they deserved it for doing it so well on their exams. But eventually, the morning of their departure came. Students were packed and heading out to the carriages that would take them to Hogsmeade Station.
The first year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws were less sad about leaving, knowing they would return shortly for Harry and Ginny's wedding. So, they said their goodbyes and sped off like a scarlet bullet into the lush countryside.
" I'm sad to see them go. " Harry admitted as he, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione were sitting in the staff room drinking coffee.
" Me too. " Hermione smiled, " It's especially hard with the seventh years, knowing you might never see them again. "
" Well, not much to do now but wait around until June 18th. " Ron grinned.
" Or until my water breaks. " Hermione yawned.
" Or that. " Ron kissed her forehead.
" I'm going to take a nap. " Hermione announced, while Ron helped her up the stairs.
" Hmm...I know what we could do. " Harry kissed Ginny lightly.
" Why Mr. Potter, get your mind out of the gutter. " Ginny pretended to look offended, but kissed him back and headed up the staircase. She turned a few steps up and turned back to him, " Are you coming? "
" Your wish is my command. " Harry hurried up the stairs after her.
Eileen sighed happily as she continued to rest her head on Robert's lap.
" Comfy? " William smiled at her and she nodded. William shifted slightly, careful not to wake Allison who was sleeping peacefully on his shoulder.
" Could you put down that book for just a minute, please? For me? " Nathan whined, looking up at Suzette, who was sitting on his lap, reading Hogwarts: A History. Suzette sighed and marked her place before setting down her book.
" What for? " she asked. Nathan didn't say anything, just wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. She kissed him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
" Get a room! " Robert suggested.
" If you insist. " Suzette shrugged and dragged Nathan off to another compartment.
" You know that's not a bad idea. " Robert smiled, leaning down to kiss Eileen. She responded happily, sitting up and leaning him back onto the seat.
" Oh, come on! You're my best friends, that's gross! " William complained, covering his eyes. Eileen shrieked as Robert scooped her into his arms and carried her out of the compartment. Allison sat up and rubbed her eyes, having been awoken by Eileen's shriek.
" Where'd everybody go? " she wondered aloud.
" Guess. " William smiled.
" So we're all alone? " Allison questioned. He nodded. " Well then... " she didn't finish her sentence as she leaned up to kiss William on the lips.
*End of Chapter 10*
A/N: Ok, sorry, that was short, but there wasn't much to say! The next chapter is going to be the wedding, which will be the last chapter. Then I will start on my next story. Still not sure what it'll be about, but hopefully I'll have decided by then. If you're bored, check out my favorite stories or favorite authors! See you in the next chappy!!
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A/N: Sorry I took my sweet time with this chapter, but I feel I was entitled, seeing as I gave you three chapters in two days! It is looking like this is the second-to-last chapter. I'm getting mighty bored with this story. You guys better keep voting because I'm leaning towards a Draco/Hermione or a James/Lily story at this point. But I still want your input. But if you don't supply it, I shall make my own decisions. Now, on with the chapter!!
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature. (King, of course, being J.R.R. Tolkien! Oh yeah, I love blondes with pointy ears!!)
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Chapter Ten -
The Official Announcement
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" Teachers and students alike, " Dumbledore began. It was the following week and everyone was gathered in the Great Hall on Thursday night for dinner. " Professor Potter has an important announcement to make. " He sat down and Harry stood up, clearing his throat.
" As professor Dumbledore informed you all, I do have an announcement to make. We weren't planning on telling you all, but seeing as three rather nosey students managed to find out, you would probably have all known by the end of the month anyway. " His gaze flickered towards William, Robert, and Eileen, who were trying their best to look innocent, but all were failing terribly. " So, I wish to announce that at the end of the school term, I will be getting married, " He paused dramatically, and everyone's eyes strained with anticipation.
" To your very own Charms professor, Mrs. Weasley. " Ginny blushed slightly and cheers and applause erupted, even from Snape and the Slytherins! Harry sat back down.
" And now we eat! " Dumbledore waved his hand, and the Great Hall was filled with delicious foods.
After dinner, Harry and Ginny were getting ready for bed.
" Well that was exciting. " Ginny said sarcastically. Harry chuckled.
" You know, I've been thinking about something. " he said, lying down on the bed beside her.
" What's that? " Ginny asked, turning on her side to face him.
" I don't want to get married in a church. " he announced. She raised an eyebrow.
" Oh? "
" I want to get married here. "
" What do you mean? "
" I mean I want to get married at Hogwarts. "
" Not that I would mind, but why? " Ginny was curious.
" This has always been my only home. From the moment I stepped inside this castle for the first time, I felt safe. That's the only time I've ever felt like that, anywhere. When I came back here year after year, my troubles vanished. I forgot all about ever leaving, I didn't want too. I'm home at Hogwarts. " Harry looked at her and she smiled.
" We should talk to Dumbledore about that tomorrow. " she agreed. Harry nodded. " But I think that's enough talking for now. " Ginny whispered seductively, climbing on top of him.
Eileen yawned as she woke up the next morning. She crawled out of bed and got ready. She, Allison, and Suzette went down the stairs to meet the boys. They were waiting for them at the foot of their staircase.
" Good morning! " Robert greeted cheerily, snaking his arm around her waist and heading towards the portrait hole. William looped arms with Allison, and Suzette grabbed Nathan's hand, and they all headed down to breakfast.
The months passed, students began studying for exams, and Ginny and Harry began making wedding plans. Dumbledore had been overjoyed to hear they wished to be married at Hogwarts and told them to do whatever they wished to the Great Hall once school was out of session. Robert and Eileen, William and Allison, and Nathan and Suzette were still couples. Harry thought it was quite amusing that his entire first year class had paired up. Melody and Matthew, Nicole and David, Lucille and Jack, Natalie and Christian, and Kimberly and Tyler were also dating. His entire class thankfully passed their exams with flying colors, and soon there was but a week of school left. Harry had decided to let them relax in his class that week, feeling they deserved it for doing it so well on their exams. But eventually, the morning of their departure came. Students were packed and heading out to the carriages that would take them to Hogsmeade Station.
The first year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws were less sad about leaving, knowing they would return shortly for Harry and Ginny's wedding. So, they said their goodbyes and sped off like a scarlet bullet into the lush countryside.
" I'm sad to see them go. " Harry admitted as he, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione were sitting in the staff room drinking coffee.
" Me too. " Hermione smiled, " It's especially hard with the seventh years, knowing you might never see them again. "
" Well, not much to do now but wait around until June 18th. " Ron grinned.
" Or until my water breaks. " Hermione yawned.
" Or that. " Ron kissed her forehead.
" I'm going to take a nap. " Hermione announced, while Ron helped her up the stairs.
" Hmm...I know what we could do. " Harry kissed Ginny lightly.
" Why Mr. Potter, get your mind out of the gutter. " Ginny pretended to look offended, but kissed him back and headed up the staircase. She turned a few steps up and turned back to him, " Are you coming? "
" Your wish is my command. " Harry hurried up the stairs after her.
Eileen sighed happily as she continued to rest her head on Robert's lap.
" Comfy? " William smiled at her and she nodded. William shifted slightly, careful not to wake Allison who was sleeping peacefully on his shoulder.
" Could you put down that book for just a minute, please? For me? " Nathan whined, looking up at Suzette, who was sitting on his lap, reading Hogwarts: A History. Suzette sighed and marked her place before setting down her book.
" What for? " she asked. Nathan didn't say anything, just wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. She kissed him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
" Get a room! " Robert suggested.
" If you insist. " Suzette shrugged and dragged Nathan off to another compartment.
" You know that's not a bad idea. " Robert smiled, leaning down to kiss Eileen. She responded happily, sitting up and leaning him back onto the seat.
" Oh, come on! You're my best friends, that's gross! " William complained, covering his eyes. Eileen shrieked as Robert scooped her into his arms and carried her out of the compartment. Allison sat up and rubbed her eyes, having been awoken by Eileen's shriek.
" Where'd everybody go? " she wondered aloud.
" Guess. " William smiled.
" So we're all alone? " Allison questioned. He nodded. " Well then... " she didn't finish her sentence as she leaned up to kiss William on the lips.
*End of Chapter 10*
A/N: Ok, sorry, that was short, but there wasn't much to say! The next chapter is going to be the wedding, which will be the last chapter. Then I will start on my next story. Still not sure what it'll be about, but hopefully I'll have decided by then. If you're bored, check out my favorite stories or favorite authors! See you in the next chappy!!
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