Chapter two: The Announcement
For the remaining duration of their break, Hermione and Ron spent every possible moment together that they could. They spent most of their time in front of the fireplace discussing things like their wedding, their future, their life after school, and discussions even made it to the approaching N.E.W.T.s.
The day of Harry's return, Hermione and Ron both became very excited about the approaching announcement. Hermione also became very nervous as well.
"What's wrong love?" Ron asked her that day at lunch, sensing her nerves.
"It's just..." She hesitated. She felt kind of silly saying this but she had to. "It's just I worried about telling Harry about us."
"I wouldn't worry. Harry was so glad to see us get over our stubbornness and start going out."
"I know but he's been so lonely since Sirius... well you know. He's starting to open up again, it's helped so much that he's been allowed to help with the Order. I just don't want him to feel like we're pushing him away."
"I'm sure Harry will be fine with it. He's always-"
"Fine with what? Mmmm, these look good."
"Harry!" Hermione jumped up and threw her arms around him. "You're back early!"
"Yes, I am. Now will you let go of me, you're squashing my roll." Hermione released him and sat back down. "Now what will I be fine with?"
"So, Harry how was your holiday?"
"Great, now someone tell me what I will be fine with?"
Hermione started to blush horribly so Ron spoke up, "Well, Harry, mate Hermione and I are getting married."
A huge smile spread across Harry's face. "That's really great!" he pulled them into a big hug. "I couldn't be happier for you two! I've been waiting for something like this for almost six years! Congratulations!"
"I suppose I should send an owl to Mum now."
"No need. I already wrote all the letters the just need to be sent." Hermione pulled a bunch of letters out of her robes. "Let's see, there's one for your mum and dad, one for my mum and dad, one for Bill and Nadia (Did you know they're having a baby?), one for Charlie, one for Fred and George, one for Lupin, one for Tonks, one for Mad-Eye, one for Kingsley, one for Ginny, and one for Dumbledore."
"Why are you sending one to Ginny and Dumbledore? Ginny will be back tonight, and Dumbledore is right there."
"This way is more formal and the proper way!"
"You know Ron, Hermione is always prepared." And both boys laughed at Hermione's playful scowl.
"I couldn't wait to tell everyone, but we wanted you to be the first to know. Would it be ok if I barrowed Hedwig to help Pig with these?"
"Of course."
"Thanks," she gave Harry another hug and kissed Ron, probably longer than necessary because it caused Dean and Seamus to call "Get a room!"
"You boys go do what you do and I will see you both at dinner."
For the remaining duration of their break, Hermione and Ron spent every possible moment together that they could. They spent most of their time in front of the fireplace discussing things like their wedding, their future, their life after school, and discussions even made it to the approaching N.E.W.T.s.
The day of Harry's return, Hermione and Ron both became very excited about the approaching announcement. Hermione also became very nervous as well.
"What's wrong love?" Ron asked her that day at lunch, sensing her nerves.
"It's just..." She hesitated. She felt kind of silly saying this but she had to. "It's just I worried about telling Harry about us."
"I wouldn't worry. Harry was so glad to see us get over our stubbornness and start going out."
"I know but he's been so lonely since Sirius... well you know. He's starting to open up again, it's helped so much that he's been allowed to help with the Order. I just don't want him to feel like we're pushing him away."
"I'm sure Harry will be fine with it. He's always-"
"Fine with what? Mmmm, these look good."
"Harry!" Hermione jumped up and threw her arms around him. "You're back early!"
"Yes, I am. Now will you let go of me, you're squashing my roll." Hermione released him and sat back down. "Now what will I be fine with?"
"So, Harry how was your holiday?"
"Great, now someone tell me what I will be fine with?"
Hermione started to blush horribly so Ron spoke up, "Well, Harry, mate Hermione and I are getting married."
A huge smile spread across Harry's face. "That's really great!" he pulled them into a big hug. "I couldn't be happier for you two! I've been waiting for something like this for almost six years! Congratulations!"
"I suppose I should send an owl to Mum now."
"No need. I already wrote all the letters the just need to be sent." Hermione pulled a bunch of letters out of her robes. "Let's see, there's one for your mum and dad, one for my mum and dad, one for Bill and Nadia (Did you know they're having a baby?), one for Charlie, one for Fred and George, one for Lupin, one for Tonks, one for Mad-Eye, one for Kingsley, one for Ginny, and one for Dumbledore."
"Why are you sending one to Ginny and Dumbledore? Ginny will be back tonight, and Dumbledore is right there."
"This way is more formal and the proper way!"
"You know Ron, Hermione is always prepared." And both boys laughed at Hermione's playful scowl.
"I couldn't wait to tell everyone, but we wanted you to be the first to know. Would it be ok if I barrowed Hedwig to help Pig with these?"
"Of course."
"Thanks," she gave Harry another hug and kissed Ron, probably longer than necessary because it caused Dean and Seamus to call "Get a room!"
"You boys go do what you do and I will see you both at dinner."