Ginny sat thinking. It had been five years since that fateful summer. And now they were going to get married. She remembered the proposal like it was yesterday. But in fact it was a year ago.
Flashback
Ginny was hurrying around her flat looking for the perfect dress to wear on her date with Harry later that evening. They were going to The Wizards Galleon, which was a very posh and uppity restaurant. When she was just about to give up hope she heard a knock at the window. She hurried over to open it. When she did Hedwig flew in carrying a large package.
"Why hello Hedwig. What have you got there?"
Hedwig the snowy owl hooted in response and held out her leg.
"Thank you. There is a water dish on the counter and an owl treat beside it," she said talking to the owl like it was a person.
Hedwig flew over and drank happily. Meanwhile Ginny was reading the letter that Harry had wrote to her.
Dear Ginny,
I realized that you might not have had a formal dress for this occasion. I knew you would want to wear something special. Inside is a dress that is perfect for you. Just put it on and be ready for eight.
Love Harry
She opened the package to reveal a beautiful dark green dress. It would reach down to mid calf. She sighed dreamily thinking of Harry. But her dreaming didn't last long as the clock had struck six. She snapped out of her reverie and hurried to get ready.
By seven thirty she was nervously waiting for Harry to arrive. He would be early. He always was when he had reservations.
At seven fifty the doorbell to Ginny's flat rang. Ginny rushed to the door to find Harry standing there looking sort of nervous. When he saw that she had opened the door he handed her a bouquet of lilies. She responded by kissing him and asking,
"Are we ready to go?"
"You bet. I have a car out front. Let's head out,"
So they walked down the stairs and out the front door. What Harry said was true. He did have a car waiting but he didn't tell her it was a limousine. She had never been in one before. Harry opened the door for her and she climbed in with him following closely.
"Wow Harry. I didn't expect this. It's wonderful, thank you,"
"You are welcome. And you deserved it so the pleasure was mine,"
After this they just sat together enjoying each other's presence and just feeling overall lucky to be alive. Soon they pulled up to the restaurant. A man opened the door and let them out. Harry thanked him and they headed into the restaurant.
A wizard greeted them at the door.
"Hello. I am Mr. Arasnir. I will be your waiter. I assume you have reservations,"
"Yes we do Mr. Arasnir. Sir? Could you show us to our table?" said Harry.
"Yes I can. Who are the reservations for?"
"Mr. Potter and a guest,"
"Ok. Right this way Mr. Potter,"
We headed to the seat by the window. You could see the stars shining brightly. It was very beautiful. I didn't have all that long to look because Mr. Arasnir came to take our order. Harry ordered us witches fingers for a starter. They were very good. After we finished those, our waiter came back with menus so we could choose our main course meal.
"I can't decide. Will you order for me?"
"If you want me to,"
"I do,"
Just after we finished discussing that Mr. Arasnir, the waiter returned.
"Have you decided yet?"
"Yes, we would like the special. And a drink of champagne,"
"Two specials and some champagne. It'll be ready soon,"
Mr. Arasnir left to go fetch our food. He was back very quickly. After all they did use magic to cook it. Dinner was uneventful to say the least. It was afterwards that was nice. We walked out of the restaurant after Harry paid the bill.
We headed down to the Morgana fountain, which was nearby The Wizards Galleon. We then sat on the side and talked for quite awhile. Finally with Harry looking very nervous he stood and began to talk.
"Virginia Molly Weasley. We have been together since that fateful summer almost four years ago. We lived through the war and had our own little fights,"
Harry then got down on one knee.
"I love you and I want to be together forever. Would you do me the honor of being my wife?"
Ginny was very shocked. Especially since the ring was very nice. It was white gold, which had a ruby along with an emerald. Harry said that the red was for her hair and the green was for his eyes. All in all the entire ring was gorgeous.
"Ginny may I have an answer?"
But instead of answering him she jumped at him to hug him but ended up with Harry on the ground.
"Of course I will Harry! What did you think I would say?"
"Umm... I was hoping you would say yes,"
He then slipped the ring on her finger and helped her off the ground. After this the rest of the night was a blur. She was on a cloud of happiness. She was Harry's fiancée.
End Flashback
Today was her wedding day. She was slowly getting ready. Her mum and Hermione were there to help her.
"My little girl is all grown up. She is finally getting married. And to the perfect man too," said Molly.
"Mum… Thank you. I just wanted to thank you,"
"You are welcome dear. Now turn around so I can see you in your beautiful dress,"
Ginny then turned around and Molly promptly burst into tears of happiness.
"I would hug you but I don't want to muss up your dress," she said as she was smoothing out Ginny's dress.
"You look lovely Ginny," Hermione told her.
"Thanks. So do you,"
Just then a knock at the door signaled Mr. Weasley's arrival. He had come to give away Ginny to Harry. Mrs. Weasley hurried to go sit down and Hermione joined the line of people waiting to walk down the aisle.
"You look lovely Ginny. I couldn't have picked a better man for you myself," said Arthur.
"Thank you Daddy," said Ginny and then she kissed his cheek.
"Now don't you do that. You'll get lipstick on my cheek," said Arthur getting slightly choked up.
"Ok. I suppose we best get ready to walk down the aisle,"
They walked to the entranceway and waited. They didn't have to wait that long. Arthur pulled Ginny's veil over her face a minute before she was due to walk down the aisle. Suddenly 'Here comes the Bride' came on and Arthur and Ginny slowly walked down the aisle. Molly and all stood up to get a good look at Ginny.
When the reached the front the official asked, "Who is giving this girl away?"
That was Arthur's cue. "I am,"
He then let Harry take Ginny's arm and the ceremony began.
"We are gathered here today to unite Harry James Potter and Virginia Molly Weasley in Holy Matrimony. If anyone has any reason what so ever why these to should not be joined speak now or forever hold your peace,"
The room was silent.
"Harry repeat after me, I, Harry, take you Virginia, to be my wife,"
"I, Harry, take you Virginia, to be my wife,"
"To have and to hold from this day forward"
'To have and to hold from this day forward,"
"For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,"
"For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,"
"And I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us,"
"And I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us,"
"Now Virginia," he said turning to her, "Repeat after me,"
"I, Virginia, take you Harry, to be my husband,"
"I, Virginia, take you Harry, to be my husband,"
"To have and to hold from this day forward"
'To have and to hold from this day forward,"
"For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,"
"For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,"
"And I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us,"
"And I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us,"
"If you could now bring forth the rings,"
Following orders Ginny and Harry both brought out a ring.
"Now Harry repeat after me,"
"Virginia, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you,"
"Virginia, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you," Harry repeated.
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with this ring, I thee wed,"
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with this ring, I thee wed," Harry repeated while slipping the ring onto Ginny's finger.
While turning to Ginny the official said, "Repeat after me,"
"Harry, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you,"
"Harry, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you," Ginny repeated.
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with this ring, I thee wed,"
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with this ring, I thee wed," Ginny repeated while placing the ring onto Harry's finger.
"If there are no objections, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride,"
Harry turned to Ginny and looked lovingly at her. The gazed at each other for what felt like no time at all. Then Harry quickly placed a sweet kiss upon her mouth.
They turned to the guests and smiled then ran off down the aisle to the car waiting to take them to the reception.
The car took them to the Burrow so they could change then they climbed back into the car to head off to the reception that was being held at The Leaky Cauldron. When the newly married couple arrived they had plenty of well wishers. Molly and Arthur were at the front of the crowd. They were waiting to congratulate Ginny and Harry.
"Harry dear. Welcome to the family," Molly said as she hugged him nice and tightly.
'Thanks Molly. But do you think you could loosen it up a little. I'm having a little trouble breathing,"
"Oh of course dear. Sorry," she said and walked over to Ginny.
Where Molly had stood now stood Arthur. Harry extended his hand to shake Arthur's hand but he just pushed it away instead giving him a loving yet still manly hug.
"I'm proud of you two," said Arthur.
"Thank you,"
While Harry was talking with Arthur Ginny was talking with her mum.
"Congratulations honey. I want you to know that we are proud of you and we wish you the best of luck. Just be careful,"
"Thank you Mum and we will. Don't worry,"
"I know dear but I still worry,"
Since Ginny and Harry had a portkey to catch in two hours they all headed inside for the reception. While they were inside Harry was left alone for a minute and he was cornered by all of the Weasley brothers minus Percy.
"Harry mate," said either Fred or George while wrapping an arm around his shoulder.
"Glad we found you" said the other twin.
"Umm hello?" said Harry.
"We were looking for you mate," said Ron.
"We want your promise that you will not intentionally hurt Ginny," said Bill.
"So we have your promise?" asked Charlie.
"Yes of course. I wouldn't hurt her on purpose,"
"Good," said Fred and George.
"We didn't want to have to kill you or anything," said Ron.
"Or castrate you," said Bill.
"Or just cause you pain," said Charlie.
Seeing the slightly scared look on Harry's face they all burst our laughing.
"We aren't serious about castrating you. But we were serious about you not hurting Ginny. But since you promised us we'll hope that that doesn't happen," Ron said while the others nodded in agreement.
"Now go sit down for dinner," said Bill.
So Harry headed off to the table where Ginny was sitting and took his place next to her. They didn't have a chance to say anything to each other when Ron placed a Sonorus charm on himself.
"Attention all. We would like for you to take your place at the table. There are nameplates in front of each spot. After we are all seated we can eat!" He then said the counter charm Quietus.
Hearing the announcement the guests hurried to find their rightful place at the giant table. After they were all seated Ron recast the Sonorus charm on himself.
"Now that we are all seated I would like to propose a toast to the Bride and Groom, My best mate and my sister. May they always be happy and be blessed with lots of little brats,"
After Ron said the bit about the brats all you could hear was Hermione yelling, "Ron! That's not nice!"
"So anyway may they have lots of children and stay happy, healthy and in love until death. To Harry and Ginny!" he said while raising his wineglass. All others followed suit with a murmuring of "To Harry and Ginny," Ron then once again said the counter charm Quietus.
The rest of the dinner was mostly uneventful. There was the usual chatter that occurs in large groups. When it was time for the cake Ron once again took his best man duties and recast the Sonorus charm on himself.
"Attention! The bride and groom will be cutting the cake as they have a portkey in less than an hour. So if you all could look to your left. No your other left then you will see them by the cake,"
The crowd turned to their left; Ron's right and looked at Harry and Ginny. They both had the hold of Harry's wand and were concentrating on using the cutting spell. When the first piece was done Harry and Ginny each fed each other a piece. After the help of some more cutting spells and some levitating charms the cake was handed out pretty quickly.
Ginny and Harry now only had about forty minutes left so Ginny prepared to follow the Muggle tradition and throw her bouquet. All the single women lined up behind her and Ginny prepared to throw it. She threw it like a quaffle and Angelina Johnson caught it. She was Fred's current girl friend. Looks like they would be getting married soon if the superstition was correct.
Next Ginny prepared for Harry to remove the garter. All the single young men lined up in front of him and he shot it like a slingshot. Coincidentally Fred caught it. It looks like they will be getting married.
Since time was very short for the newly married pair the quickly apparated to Chuck's portkey travel agency and caught their portkey just in time. They were off to their honeymoon and their new life together. Together for always until death parts them.
A/N: Well there you have it. No Longer Alone is finished. I would like to thank those that have read and reviewed my story. I also want to say that I intend to make some mini fics that connect to this so keep your eyes peeled.