The next morning the sky was dark and the rain was pouring outside, when Harry woke up. Just like Hermione said it would. Harry laughed to himself as he quickly got dressed, that girl could make him smile no matter what, and after this morning, they both would be smiling for days to come.
Harry mentally shouted for Hermione to wake up and meet him down in the common room. she cursed at him in reply, for scaring her hald to death, but laughed it off. Harry heard a loud hooting noise outside of the window and looked behind him. Hedwig flew gracefully into the window and sat on this sill. She had a tiny package tied to her leg. Harry untied it gently.
"Thanks girl." Harry said, rubbing her head affectionally, slipping the package into the pocket of his robes. The man from whom he had ordered the packages contents, had come through, and had the package delivered secretly to Harry in one day. Harry walked downstairs to the comon room to wait for Hermione. Fred and George were sitting by the fire place, prodding something with a stick.
"You two appear to have been up early, what are you up to?" Harry asked with a laugh.
"A new joke. We don't have a name for it yet, but when one of the Slytherins find it and open it, it will have been worth getting up at five every morning this week for." Fred explained with a yawn.
"I see." Harry said with a grin.
"Is Ron up yet?" George asked, poking at the object in the fire a bit more.
"No he's still asleep, snoring like a lumberjack." Harry laughed, he could still hear Ron down there.
"Why?"
"We need to see if he'll fulfill his side of our agreement." Fred answered. Harry felt Hermione coming down the stairs and walked to greet her.
"How's my birthday girl?" He asked, giving her a loving hug.
"Good, but are you going to tell me why you woke me upa few minutes before everyone else gets up?" Hermione asked sweetly, wrapping her arms around Harry's neck.
"I thought you'd have read my mind. I wanted to have the birthday girl to myself before everyone else wakes up." Harry explained innocently, giving her a quick kiss.
"That's a good enough reason for me." Hermione replied with a smile, returning the kiss with a longer and more passionate one. The clock in the common room stuck seven thirty and the sounds of students waking up echoed through out the common room.
"Shall we go down for breakfast my lovely lady?" Harry asked compassionatly.
"But of course my dear Prince." Hermione replied with a laugh.
They walked hand in hand down to the Great Hall and sat down at their table. They were halfway through their meal, when students started to pile sleepily in.
"Hey Hermione, happy birthday!" Ron exclaimed as he walked up to the table, giving Hermione a friendly hug.
The post owls began to swoop in and several letters and cards, as well a large package was dropped down in front of Hermione. She opened the card she knew was from Hagrid, and a worried expression crossed her face.
"What's up Hermione?" Ron asked with concern.
"Hagrid sent me some cakes that he said were made from a new recipe." Hermione answered morrtified.
"Well I guess you could always use them as paperweights." Harry laughed.
"I suppose." Hermione said opening one of her letters.
"Hey it's from Sirius." Hermione said happily.
"Read it." Harry said, glancing around the table to make sure no one was listening.
"Alright, it says: Dear Hermione,
I'm still crying tears of joy about the news of you and Harry getting together. Everything that crosses your paths will work out for the best. I am proud to say that you would make a great in-law someday. Can't talk any longer,
Love Sirius.
P.S. Happy Birthday.
"Whoa Snuffles is talking about you and Harry getting married already!" Ron said in awe.
"Well he's right. Harry and I would be fit to get married whenever." Hermione stated, opening her last card.
"Oh Harry, thank you!" she exclaimed, giving Harry a big hug.
"Your welcome." Harry replied.
"You sent her a card by owl? Your her boyfriend, you could have gave it to her." Ron said in disbelief.
"Yeah but he made it a bit more romantic this way." Hermione said, giving Harry a kiss.
"Uh huh, well anyway, we better go get ready for class." Ron said, grabbing his things as he started to get up from the table.
"Just one minute Ron. There's something I need to do." Harry said, trying to hide his feelings form Hermione.
"What?" Ron asked, giving Harry a wierd look. Harry stood up, urging Hermione to stand up next to him. Harry put his thumb and index finger in his mouth and let one of the loudest whistles even heard in Hogwarts go. The room became silent ande everyone turned to look at Harry.
"As you all may know or have heard, today is Hermione's birthday. You also all know how much we love each other. So there is something I wish to ask Hermione in front of you all, to once again show my undying love for her." Harry said loudly. He slipped the package out of his pocket, quickly threw the wrapper off of it and got down on one knee in front of Hermione. Hermione's face went crazy with emotions as she watched Harry open the little black box to reveal a beautiful shinning diamond ring.
"No longer do we have hidden secrets or emotions from one another, which makes us one." Harry said quietly, looking up at Hermione, who's eyes were filling up with tears.
"So Hermione Granger, will you do me the honer of marrying me?" Harry asked nervously.
"Yes, yes Harry I will!" Hermione cried, jumping into Harry's arms.
"You will?" Harry asked with shock.
"Yes of course Harry. I've wanted to spend the rest of my live with you ever since we got together." Hermione answered, tears flowing down her cheeks.
The Great Hall busted out into loud applause as Harry took the ring out of its box, and placed it on Hermione's finger.
"Oh Harry it's beautiful, but how could you have ever afford this?" Hermione asked tearfully, admiring the ring.
"It doesn't matter Hermione, nothing is too good for you. I will give you the best life has to offer, I promise you." Harry said quietly, staring affectionatly into her eyes.
"All I need is you Harry." Hermione laughed, hugging Harry tightly.
"Harry! You never told me you planned on asking Hermione to marry you!" Ron exclaimed.
"I never told anyone." Harry laughed.
"Oh well, congradulations you two." Ron said, giving both Hermione and Harry a hug.
There was a loud clinging sound at the front of the Great Hall, and everyone turned to look. Harry and Hermione sat down next to Ron, tears still rolling down Hermiones face. It was Dumbledore who had been gently hitting his spoon against his goblet to quiet everyone down.
"Thank you. First I would like to congradulate Mr. Potter and Miss. Granger on their joyous engagement. They are meant for each other and I know their life together will be filled with nothing but pure happiness. In honor of their engagement, all classes are cancelled for today." Dumbledore said, his eyes sparkling with joy. A loud eruption of cheers broke out through out the Great Hall. Students had got up and were setting off minature fireworks. All of Gryffindor stood up from their table and were crowding around Harry and Hermione. Most of the Quidditch team were smothering Harry and Hermione with hugs and Alicia, Katie, and Angelina were bawling with happiness. When Harry, Hermione and Ron had managed to squeeze their way out of the crowd, Professor McGonagall ran up to them crying heavily.
"Harry, Hermione, words cannot express how happy I am for the two of you. Harry your proposal was beautiful and I know your parents would be happy for you right now." Professor McGonagall sputtered, a large smile on her face. She gave both of them a huge hug before leaving the Great Hall, still crying.
"Party in Gryffindor!" Fred and George yelled, standing up on one of the benches. All the Gryffindor students left the Great Hall quickly and most of the other students went back to their own common rooms to talk about what had just happened.
"So how does it feel to know that your going to be Mrs. Potter?" Harry asked with a large smile.
"Amazing." Hermione replied joyfully.
"I just hope your parents won't kill me for asking you to marry me when we are only fifteen." Harry laughed, wrapping his arm around her waist.
"I think you could handle yourself if my father tried to kill you." Hermione answered with a sly grin.
"Oh do you now?" Harry replied, cocking his eyebrow.
"Yes I do." Hermione stated with a grin.
"Well how about we head on up to the party that is being held in our honor?" Harry suggested.
"Sure thing." Hermione agreed, laying her head on Harry's shoulder as they walked.