A/N: Hey guys! I am back. Last week was not a good one, but life just works out that way sometimes. As of this moment, this is the last chapter. I am not sure if I will be doing another story. If I do, I have honestly become somewhat of a D/G shipper. I like reading some of the fics out there for this storyline, so, who knows. Let me know if you guys would like another one.
Chapter 23: The Ring
Hermione woke suddenly as the red haired girl collapsed next to her, "Herm, you awake?" she said with a smile.
Hermione groaned and threw her pillow over her face, "I am now, thanks to you."
Ginny laughed, "Sorry, but I get married tomorrow! How wonderful is that, Herm?"
Hermione peaked from underneath her pillow at her best friend. Ginny was glowing and she just had to smile, "You sure you are ready to spend the rest of your life with Harry?"
She knew the answer to this question but she loved seeing the look of defiance Ginny gave her whenever she asked her this.
"Oh shut it, would you?" sneered Ginny, "Besides, it won't be too long now before Draco asks you to marry him. And I plan to do the same thing to you, asking you the same stupid question every morning prior to the nuptials."
"Draco is not going to propose, not anytime soon, anyway," yawned Hermione, "Now can I please get back to sleep. Your bachlorette party was far to 'intoxicating' and I still need at least another two hours before I am fully cured."
Ginny grunted in frustration, "No, we have too much to do before the rehearsal dinner tonight. And besides, from what I hear, you won't have to wait too long for that proposal."
Hermione glared at Ginny, "What's that suppose to mean?"
Ginny sprang up with a smile, "Oh, nothing, nothing at all. Now get dressed."
And before Hermione had a chance to respond, she heard Ginny shut the bathroom door and the shower turn on. Hermione stretched her arms up and threw her legs over the side of the bed. She stood slowly and moved to the kitchen. She could smell the coffee brewing and made a note to herself to thank Ginny for the kind gesture.
She poured a cup and was soon hunched over that day's copy of the Daily Prophet. She was soon deep into an article in regards to the newest addition to the Hogwart's faculty. An American witch named Elizabeth Tompkins, was to now be taking over the position of Herbology professor from the newly retired Professor Sprout. She jumped as a loud pop sounded from right behind her chair.
"Arrggh!!" she flipped back in her chair. Fortunately, whoever had just appeared was quick enough to catch it before she had a nasty fall that was sure to result in a broken bone of some sort. She turned quickly to see her savior, "Draco, what the hell, you scared the hell out of me!"
He laughed at her playful slap to the arm, "Sorry love, I figured you would still be in bed sleeping off a hangover. I had full intentions of waking you up in my own special way," he smiled with a wink.
"Well, Ginny saw to it that I was up when she was," she then gave him a curious glance, "So, how was the bachelor party last night? Were you a good boy?"
"Of course, now, as for the bride's youngest brother, I can't say much."
Hermione turned quickly with intrigue, "Really, tell me!"
Draco laughed as he took the chair next to Hermione, "Let's just say, he got right pissed and made sure all of Hogsmeade knew it."
"More, tell me more!"
Draco laughed, "Is your life so boring that you get such a kick out of others making complete arses out of themselves?"
"Not at all," she smiled, "Now, tell me more," she pleaded with a flutter of her eyelashes.
Draco rolled his eyes, "Sorry love, best kept between just the guys," he sat back crossing his arms with a very satisfied smile.
She then rolled her eyes in return and stood from her spot, "Fine, I will be in my room, getting dress," she began to walk down the hallway and turned back to him, "So if you have anything you would like to tell me, maybe I will let you watch," she turned back and shut her bedroom door behind her.
As she did so, the bathroom door swung open with a large cloud of steam bellowed out. Ginny emerged in her bathrobe to see Draco sitting at the kitchen table, "Morning!" she said cheerily as she closed her robe a bit more tightly, "How was the party last night?"
"Fine, just fine. I am surprised to see the two of you up so early. No hangovers this morning?" asked Draco with a smirk.
"There's no time for hangovers when there is only thirty hours until my wedding," Ginny turned from him to Hermione's bedroom door, "So, what did you do now?"
Draco laughed, "Ah, she just wants me to spill some secrets from last night," Ginny's eyes lit up, "However, I did disappoint her, as I will you if you ask."
Ginny frowned as he stood from the chair, "You're no fun."
"Sorry," he bent down and gave her a friendly kiss to the temple, "Tell Hermione I will see her at rehearsal tonight and that I love her, alright?"
Ginny placed both hands on her hips, "I will, if you tell me something."
"Look Ginny, Harry will be glad to fill you in on last night's-"
Ginny waved her hands, "NO, no, not about last night. I mean, what you were doing at that muggle jewelry store yesterday."
Draco stared at her, his mouth dropping slowly, "What? When did- Why were you-?"
Ginny laughed, "I was looking for a gift for my bridesmaids. Thought I would try some muggle stores out. I saw you leaning over some pretty attractive diamonds."
Draco groaned, "Oh, alright, but you best keep you mouth shut! I swear Ginny, if you-"
He stopped at her annoyed look as she crossed her arms across her front, "Shut it already Malfoy. I am Hermione's best friend. I know how much, as much as she may deny it, she loves surprises. I would never deprive her of such joy."
Draco sighed in defeat. He pulled her further into the kitchen and lowered his voice, "Keep quiet," he reached into his robes and pulled out a small jewelry box. He slowly creaked it open and quickly put a hand over Ginny's mouth. The screeched surely would have gotten Hermione out of her room.
He slowly lowered his hand, "Is it alright?" he asked, slightly nervous.
Ginny's eyes were still widened and fixated on the sparkling jewelry, "Draco, it's beautiful."
Suddenly the sound of an opening door was heard and Draco quickly shut the box and shoved it back into his robes.
"Draco, are you still here?"
Draco walked out to see Hermione peering around the corner, "Yes, I was just about to go. I need to help Harry with something this afternoon. Something about his wedding attire. He's never had to wear a tux and needs help picking one out."
He quickly stopped and looked back at Ginny who was glaring him down, "HE HASN'T GOTTEN HIS TUX YET!" she shouted, "You best get going then! What if it's too late notice? Oh god! I can just see it now! Harry standing naked at the front of the alter!" Ginny was now charging to her room, the towel on her head coming loose as she shook her head in disapproval. She shut the door behind her and Hermione looked back at Draco with a smile.
"Now look what you've done," she walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist, "Care to join me in the shower?" she asked with a seductive smile.
"You have no idea how wonderful that sounds, but I best get to Harry. If not, I think Ginny will have my head," he kissed her forehead lightly.
"Good choice. Well, we will see you tonight then."
"Certainly," Draco kissed Hermione sweetly on the lips, "Love you."
"As do I" she responded with a return kiss. She backed up and he disapparated.
A/N Okay, that's it for now. Don't worry, there is more to come. I know this is short, once again. Sorry...please R&R!
