Chapter: I can hear bells
After dinner was served and a tissue box or two everyone began to dance. Everyone began dancing on the dance floor. Hermione's mom danced with Harry and Hermione with Ron. Riley slept in the arms of her grandmother so Ginny danced with anyone without a partner.
Harry dipped Hermione's mom back making her giggle. Hermione laughed as she watched. Ron spun her around. Luna came up behind them. "Mind if I cut in?"
"Not at all." Hermione took a few steps back.
"Dance with me Hermione." Fred held out an arm.
"Okay." Hermione's dad cut in and danced with Hermione's mom so Harry was left Partner less.
Ginny approached him. "Dance? For all times sake?"
"Why not."
Ginny smiled.
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Hermione took her shoes off and watched everyone dance happily. She let Ginny dance with Harry and they both looked happy. The fast song faded into a slow song and Harry looked for Hermione. She stood up and gracefully walked toward him.
Ginny retreated back to her families table. Molly was feeding her a bottle.
"I will take over Mom."
"No that's all right. I want sometime with my grand-daughter."
Riley smiled.
Ginny sat in the seat next to her and placed her hand under her chin. "I messed up Mom."
Molly turned to her only daughter. "Yes you did but things will change for you."
"How will they Mom? Draco broke up with me after I gave birth to our daughter. No matter what I do I will screw it up."
"No you won't. Yes you have made bad mistakes in the past but you learned from them. You won't screw it up."
"I cheated on my boyfriend of two years with his rival and conceived a child with him. Then I broke up with my boyfriend and got with the other guy just to find out that he cheated on me and denies that he has a daughter. Our beautiful daughter will have to grow up without a father." Tears sprang to her eyes.
"Draco Malfoy is an ass hole. His father is and so is him. Getting yourself involved in a relationship with him was a bad idea but I believe you learned your lesson and will walk away from this a better person." Molly looked at her daughter, who continued to cry.
"Ginerva, a man is waiting for you. He is out there. I know, deep in my heart I know, that there is someone out there for you."
"But who would want someone with a baby."
"You will be surprised."
Ginny looked up.
"Your brother Bill married that women Julia who had a son from a previous boyfriend. They developed a relationship and then fell in love. He discovered that her ex boyfriend raped her and that's how she conceived but that is beside the point. Bill did not love her any less. Having a child is a great conversation starter and it will determine how they will act as a father."
Ginny wiped her tears. "You are right."
She got up from the table and kissed her mothers cheek. "Thank you."
"I am your mother that is what I am here for."
"Thanks anyway."
"You go dance. I will take care of Riley for you."
"Okay." Ginny walked back on to the dance floor.
"Where were you?" Hermione grabbed her wrist.
"Talking to my mom."
Hermione looked into her eyes. "Ooo."
Ginny pulled her away from people dancing to talk to her.
"What's up?"
"I am not going to let Draco keep me down. I am young and beautiful, I won't let anything stop me. Someone is out there waiting for me."
Hermione was blown away by her new confidence.
Oliver Wood pushed through the crowd and ran into Ginny. "Oh I'm sorry. Congrats Hermione."
"Thank you Oliver."
He smiled and then walked toward Harry. Hermione turned back toward Ginny who looked like she was in shock."
"Ginny are you okay."
"I am more than okay."
Hermione raised her eyebrow. "What?"
Ginny: I can hear the bells
Hermione: Ginny, are you all right?
Ginny: Well, don'tcha hear them chime?
Hermione looked around confused.
Hermione: I don't hear anything
Ginny smiled and smoothed out her dress. She then looked toward Oliver.
Ginny: Can't 'cha feel my heartbeat
Kesping perfect time?
And all because he
Ginny put her hands on her heart.
Ginny: Touched me
He looked at me and stared
Yes he
Ginny put her hands on her hips.
Ginny: Bumped me
My heart was unprepared
When he
She held her arms out to her sides and looked toward the ceiling.
Ginny: Tapped me
And knocked me off my feet
She placed one hand on her forehead as if she was about to faint.
Ginny: One little touch
Now my life's complete
'cause when he
Ginny spun in a circle.
Ginny: Nudged me
Love put me in a fix
Yes it
She spun Hermione and giggled as her dress spun with her.
Ginny: Hit me
Just like a ton of bricks
Yes my
She wrapped her arms across her chest and held onto her upper arms.
Ginny: Heart burst
Now I know what life's about
One little touch
And loves knocked me out and
Ginny grabbed Hermione's hands.
Ginny: I can hear the bells
My head is spinning
I can hear the bells
Something's beginning
She placed one hand over her heart.
Ginny:Everybody says
That a girl who looks like me
Can't win his love
Well, just wait and see 'cause
She released Hermione's hand and danced across the dance floor. Hermione followed her closely.
Ginny: I can hear the bells
Just hear them chiming
I can hear the bells
My temp'rature's climbing
I can't contain my joy
'cause I fin'ly found my boy
I've been missin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells.
Hermione grabbed her arm. Ginny smiled widely. Hermione was very confused. Ginny ignored the strange looks and continued on.
Round one
He'll ask me on a date
And then
Round two
I'll primp, but won't be late
Ginny appeared behind an unsuspecting Oliver. She cupped one hand over the other and then pressed them against her heart.
Round three's
When we kiss inside his car
Won't go all the way
But I'll go pretty far!
And then
She turned to Hermione with a dazed look in her eyes.
Round four
He'll ask me for my
Hand and then
Round five
We'll book the wedding band
So by
Round six
Draco, much to your surprise
This champion takes the prize
And…
Hermione pulled Ginny away from Oliver. Ginny had one arm outstretched.
I can hear the bells
My ears are ringing
I can hear the bells
The bridesmaids are
Singing
Hermione pulled her right out of the room. Ginny's eyes were glassy and would not look at Hermione.
Everyone says
That a guy who's such a gem
Won't look my way
Well, the laugh's on them
'cause I can hear the bells
Hermione put her head on Ginny's head, checking to see if she was sick.
My father will smile
I can hear the bells
As he walks me down the aisle
My mother starts to cry
But I can't see 'cause Oliver and I
Are French kissin'
Listen!
She put a hand on her ear.
I can hear the bells
Hermione listened but did not hear anything.
I can hear the bells
My head is reeling
I can hear the bells
I can't stop the pealing
Ginny opened the doors and walked back into the reception hall. Ron, Luna, and Harry walked over to them when they saw Hermione follow Ginny inside.
Everybody warns
That he won't like
What he'll see
But I know that he'll look
Inside of me yeah
Harry gave Ginny a weird look so she grabbed onto his suit jacket and looked into his eyes.
I can hear the bells
Today's just the start 'cause
I can hear the bells
And 'til death do us part
Harry looked over at Hermione uneasily.
And even when we die
We'll look down from up above
Remembering the night
That we two fell in love
She released Harry and looked toward her elder brother and his wife.
We both will share a tear
And he'll whisper as we're reminiscin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
Harry, Ron and Luna looked over at Hermione who simply shrugged.
Hermione: She can hear the bells
Ginny smiled.
Ginny: I can hear the bells
Harry, Ron and Luna sighed.
Harry, Ron, and Luna: She can hear the bells
Ginny spun around in a circle
Ginny: I can hear the bells
Ron and Harry looked at each other
Boys: Bum, Bum, Bum, Bum
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With her help from Harry, Ginny and Oliver got to talking and they really hit it off. Harry and Hermione danced together the whole night in each others arms. There was nothing that could spoil there night.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
- - -
A few months passed. Oliver and Ginny were dating and much to Ginny's surprise, he loves Riley.
Raven's fourth birthday was upon them and Ron and Luna were throwing a big party for her.
"Can you believe everything that has happened in the past year?" Harry exclaimed as he dressed that morning.
"It's amazing. So much has happened in such a small period of time. I never would have guessed that I would be getting dressed next to you."
Harry smiled. "Well you are Mrs. Potter."
Hermione picked up her hand and began to tame her hair. She wore a blue sundress with a bare back. Harry came up behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. "You look great hon." She smiled.
Harry wore a navy blue shirt and blue jeans.
"You look good too."
"Are you just about ready?"
Hermione smiled. No matter how old Harry is he will never be patient. "Just about."
She quickly finished straightening her hair. "There, now I am done."
He smiled. "Let's go."
They both got on their feet and closed their eyes.
POP!
POP!
They opened their eyes and they stood in Ron and Luna's kitchen. The same kitchen Hermione sang a song to Harry in over a year ago. A cake in the shape of a castle towered on the counter next to them. They were early. Harry grabbed Hermione's hand and led her out into the backyard. Tables with pink tablecloths were set up around the yard. A play castle was set up in the backyard and Raven was sitting in the tallest tower. Her shoulder length red hair glistened in the afternoon sun. She wore a purple and pink dress.
"Uncle Harry…Aunt 'Mione, look at me! I'm a princess." She gleamed.
"And a pretty one at that!" Harry smiled.
"Will you play with me?" Raven gave him a pleading look.
"Do I have to be a princess?" Harry approached the castle.
Raven laughed. "No, you can be the prince."
Harry laughed. "Good."
"You might have to rescue the princess and then marry her." Luna said from behind them. Harry turned around and looked at her.
Hermione giggled. "Can I be the evil witch."
"Okay." Raven smiled. "And daddy can be the old king." She pointed at Ron who had just emerged from the house holding Star. "And Star can be the queen!"
"What about me?" Luna put her hands on her hips.
"You can be my best friend who is a dragon."
Ron laughed.
"Daddy put a crown on cause your da king!"
Ron did as he was told. Star sucked her thumb as she watched everyone around her. Ron put a tiara on her curly blond head. He giggled.
"Let's play!"
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Harry wrapped his arms around Hermione as they sat on the couch in the Weasley living room in front of the fire. Raven fell asleep in her father's lap clutching her new doll. Ron stroked her head and watched her breath. Luna fed Star a bottle as Star began to drift into sleep. Oliver held a sleeping Riley in his arms on the floor. He leaned against the sofa and Ginny laid her head in his lap.
"It's been a crazy year, but I am glad I moved out of my parent's house when I did." Hermione slipped her fingers between Harry's.
"I am glad too." Harry held her closer.
"I think we all are." Ron whispered.
Luna began to hum the song "Movin' out."
Everyone smiled.
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A/N: That's it. It's done. That is the final chapter. The song I used in this chapter is I can hear the bells from the Broadway play Hairspray. I recommend it, it is really good. Anyway, I really liked this fic and I like the way it turned out. Thanks for being patient with the long waits between chapters. I hope I was forgiven. On that note I will end this story. Thank you everyone for your reviews and keep on the look out for my next fic! This is priestess-of-suzaku signing out!