Can't Happen Here
Chapter Nine
Together
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2 years later…
It was a beautiful day outside, a day where anything was possible. It was just like that day so long ago where Ron had collapsed. This time, however, instead of being a day that Hermione wanted to forget, it was a day of happiness, a day of beginnings and new hope. This was her and Ron's wedding day.
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About a year after Ron had been checked out of the hospital, he had proposed. It had been perfect. Hermione had awoken one fall morning to find a note on her bedside. It had told her to go to a park that was nearby at approximately 6 o'clock that evening. Hermione had known that it was going to be special; it was her and Ron's anniversary. She called up the newly-wed Ginny Potter and they had gone out shopping to find Herm a dress.
At 6, Hermione arrived at the park and noticed a path of roses leading to a nearby pavilion. She followed it, trying not to get her new red dress ruined. The dress Ginny had picked out for her was beautiful. It was a wine color and it came to her knees. It showed off all of her curves and matched perfectly with her red nails.
When she reached the end of the trail and the pavilion, she heard her favorite slow song played and saw red roses covering the ground. Right smack dab in the middle of it, was Ron. He was actually wearing a suit-something he hated to do-and a tie. He had his hands behind his back and his eyes lit up as soon as he saw her. Hermione simply stared at him as she walked up the steps. She stood there in awe.
"Ron…this is gorgeous. What's this all about?"
Ron simply smiled as he put a finger to her lips. As if in a trance, Hermione watched slowly as Ron dropped to one knee and pulled out a small box from his pocket. Tears began to run down her cheeks as she realized what was going on. He slowly opened up the box, revealing a beautiful diamond ring. He looked into her eyes with love.
"Hermione, we have been together for four years, but I have been in love with you ever since I first laid on you. You are perfect in every way. You have always been there whenever I needed you and you never left me. You are my life. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
Hermione was speechless. All she could do with grin and nod. Ron jumped up and kissed her with all he had. Their dreams had finally come true.
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Hermione smiled wistfully as she remembered that day. Everything was so perfect and she could only hope her and Ron would be as happy forever. She watched as Ginny reached the altar. Her dad held out his arm and she grasped it at the elbow and began to walk down the aisle, never once losing eye contact with the man she loved. This was the start of her new life. Where it took her was up to her and her about to be husband.
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Author's Note: Awww. How sweet. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter; it was hard to make it sound exactly like I wanted to. I apologize for the wait and hope you can forgive me. I am still undecided as to whether or not to have a sequel. It would definitely be with Ron alive! I could NEVER write Hermione with someone else! So, tell me what you think about this chapter and if you would like to read a sequel. It would be all about Ron and Hermione's married life and the troubles they face. I would probably update more frequently now that its summer and I have nothing better to do with my time. I thank you all for reading my story! You were all really encouraging! Have a good summer and review! -K
