I'm on a writing spree tonight. Two chapters - that there is a personal best. I have no idea what this chapter is about but I'll write on anyway - but beware, I'm in the mood fluff (maybe there's something in the water). Is this note shorter than the last? No such luck, I just checked. On my tombstone it shall be written: "Writer of very long author's notes. Thank god she didn't make one for death." True story. Ok, I'll get on with it.

Chapter 5 (OMG, I MADE IT TO 5 CHAPTERS!): The Preparations

The next day Harry and Rose went to none other than Diagon Alley to make preparations. The wedding was to be held in the protection of their home, Grimmauld Place, and only wizards were to attend. Not that Rose minded, the death of her parents meant that she was all alone; no siblings, let alone grandparents, aunts and uncles. She had practically no close friends and no acquaintances that needed to be invited, so there was no one for her to even contact.

Harry had begged Dumbledore to keep it small, and this had been one of the view requests that Dumbledore had actually allowed. Only close friends were to be there, with the exception of a Daily Prophet reporter, who Dumbledore insisted was necessary. The marriage of the Wizarding world's biggest hero to a muggle, of which to many was becoming an enemy, was very big news.

Since their discussion the previous night, Harry and Rose had bonded. Making jokes and discussing arrangements, the pair met with Ron and Hermione for lunch.

Ron had been thoroughly surprised at how close Harry and Rose had become after such a short time; and because of this was moody with Hermione for being right.

Harry was pleased at how Rose and Hermione had hit it off, and noticed how Rose was becoming more and more excited as she and her new friend chatted about their dresses and other girly things like that.

"Have you got a bridesmaid yet?" Hermione asked chirpily.

Rose looked at Harry, and with a encouraging look, Rose answered "Well, about that... I know I don't know you very well, but we were hoping that you could be it..."

Hermione's face broke out in a huge grin and, despite herself, enveloped Rose in a warm hug. Rose was surprised by Hermione's directness, but smiled and hugged her back.

Noticing Ron's uncomfortable look, Harry gave him a disbelieving look before saying "You're best man." Ron looked shocked, also breaking into a wide grin.

When the girls were through with their non-stop chatting and Harry and Ron were done with their endless Quidditch talk, they decided to carry on with the tasks ahead of them. One of these being the purchasing of a dress.

"My mum made mine. Ron wanted to splurge, but I wouldn't let him." Hermione said as the four entered the shop. Ron, on becoming an auror, had taken advantage of every opportunity to indulge his family with his new found wealth.

Rose and Hermione went to pick out dresses as Ron and Harry went grumpily to sit down. This should be fun, Harry thought to himself giggling women playing with dresses. But as soon as Rose stepped out of the change room, all of his negative thoughts flew from his mind.

Rose, wearing a delicately decorated, off-white, silk gown, was exquisite. Her deep auburn curls trailing across her back and shoulders, Harry was openly staring. Rose had the same affect on him as a stunning spell. He was captivated. Hermione sneered smugly.

"What?" Rose asked seriously.

"Er...um...well" Harry stammered, absolutely flabbergasted.

"I think that's the one." Ron squeaked, almost choking on his giggles.

Rose smiled and twirled around in the dress in front of the mirror. "Ok," she said, before going back into the change room.

Hermione practically ran over to Ron and Harry as Ron broke into hysterical laughter. "Shush, she'll hear you." Hermione whispered, though she herself was close to tears of joy.

"That was hilarious, mate!" Ron was close to collapsing on the floor when Harry eventually came around.

"What was?" He asked, blushing profusely.

"You like her!" Ron teased.

"No, I don't!" Harry protested, convincing no-one.

"Harry, you've been staring at her all day!" Hermione said in dismay.

"No, I haven't!" Harry again protested.

"You haven't what?" Rose asked, coming out of the change rooms pulling her hair out from her jacket.

"Nothing," Harry replied, yet again turning scarlet and, yet again, Ron and Hermione broke into giggles.

Ok, not my best chapter, but hey, two in one night, be a little bit grateful! I just wanted to get some fluff out of the way so I can get to the good stuff. Next chapter: the wedding and potion taking. Hoorah.

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Well, Pip pip,

Lucy