Chapter Two: Graduation Day

*Today was the day of graduation for Harry, Hermione, Ron, Lavender and the many others at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They all had completed their training at Hogwarts, and were now ready to graduate. Voldemort has unfortunately gained tremendous power, and is threatening the light. The war is on, and people everywhere are joining the ranks. *

The graduation ceremony was a perfect ending to 7 extraordinary years at Hogwarts. Hermione's Head girl/ Valedictorian speech was moving, and Harry's Head boy address was captivating. At 2:17pm on the 17th of June, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Lavender Brown and Ronald Weasley, along with many others, were finally full witches and wizards. After the ceremony, there was a graduation party, like no one had ever seen. [Even the Slytherins weren't complaining.] Harry, Herm, Ron, and Lav were sitting at their table in the great hall when the song "My Everything" came on. Hermione smiled because this was Harry and her song since they began going out last Christmas. Harry approached her and asked, "May I have this dance?" [Outstretching his arm]

"You may," she said with a wide grin.

She happily grabbed on to Harry's arm, walked over to the dance floor and began to dance. Harry had wrapped his arms around Hermione's slender waist as Hermione wrapped her hands behind Harry's neck. As they danced, Hermione laid her head on Harry's shoulder, enjoying the moment. Harry loved the feeling he got from Hermione and smiled, but quickly lost his smile realizing what he must tell her. Near the end of the song they looked at eachother and their eyes locked, pulling them into a kiss. After the song had ended, Harry asked, "Mione, wanna go for a walk?"

"Sure, Har", she replied with a smile.

The two walked hand-in-hand through the huge oak doors onto the grounds. They walked untill they came to the lake where they sat on the old stone bench. Hermione glanced out on to the lake and saw the reflection of the setting sun. She smiled and turned to Harry. Harry was nervous for what he was about to do, but the instant he looked into her beautiful cinnamon brown eyes the feeling was gone. Taking her hands in his he said, "Mione, I love you."

"I love you, too Har," she said, smiling even wider. He smiled, because no matter how many times she said that to him, he never got tired of it.

"I want to ask you something," he said, getting down on one knee and pulling out a small black box. The box contained the Potter engagement ring. A 200-year-old ring that has been passed down to the eldest son of every generation. It was a golden band with a large diamond in the center, and two medium size emeralds on either side. Harry opened the box to reveal the magnificent ring. Hermione gasped and was now tearing. "Hermione Granger, I love you with all my heart. I would like to know if you would make me the happiest man alive and marry me."

She smiled and came down to his level, giving him a kiss. "Is that a yes?", Harry

asked chuckling.

"Yes! Yes, Harry, I'll marry you," she said, giving him the smile he loved. She sniffled as Harry slipped the ring on her finger. Harry then took his thumb and wiped away Hermione's falling tears, and kissed her very passionately.

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