Harry drained his cup of tea, and washed up the plates from breakfast. His roommate, Wyatt, entered the kitchen, still dressed in his pyjamas.

'You going now, then?' he asked.

'Yup. I'll see you next term.' Harry replied.

'Yeah, see ya.'

Harry Apparated, appearing almost instantly in the Weasley kitchen. Everyone rushed forward to greet him.

Ginny and Harry's eyes met, and they rushed over to each other and embraced in a tight hug. Fred and George clapped and cheered.

'Go on, Harry! It's just us!'

Harry and Ginny went bright red, and they kissed. Ron, however, looked away. Harry, sensing the tension, walked over to him.

'Ron...' he began.

'Leave it.' He answered. 'I'm fine.'

'Oh...well...how have you been?' Harry asked. Ron smiled.

'Can I talk to you for a minute?' Ron asked. Harry nodded, and followed him out of the room.

'Listen, Harry. Hermione and I have been close for...for a long time. I was thinking of...well...there's this new shop near here. It's a Muggle second-hand store. I saw a ring in the window...'

'You're thinking of proposing? Ron, that's great!' Harry answered, grinning from ear to ear. Ron smiled and looked away.

'But, do you think we're too young?' Ron asked, worried.

'Not at all.' Harry replied confidently.

'Then, maybe...Harry, you and Ginny...you've been together for a while. Are you thinking about marriage as well?'

Harry was taken aback. But yes, he had thought of it. He had thought of it often. Very often. Almost every night...

'Yes.' Harry replied shakily. Ron clapped him on the back.

'So, shall we do it together?' Ron asked.

'Now?' Harry asked, shocked. Ron grinned.

'I heard Ginny and Hermione talking. Ginny said...that she hoped you would. She's ready.'

'Ron. I haven't got a ring.'

'Neither have I.' Ron replied. 'Get out your wand.'

Harry nodded. They Apparated, and found themselves outside a shop. In the window were little bits of jewellery, old dresses, watches, belts, bags, shoes and hats.

Ron and Harry walked into the shop. Ron immediately went to the counter. He purchased the ring, which he showed proudly to Harry. The gold band was simple, but the green jewel in the middle shone brightly in the dim light. Harry strode over to the counter.

He looked. He couldn't see anything he wanted. But suddenly, something caught his eye.

The ring was silver, and the stone was red. The centre stone was surrounded by tiny white crystals. He knew instantly that Ginny would love it.

Harry went back to the house, his heart aching with fear. He found Ginny, who was in her room, sitting on the edge of the bed.

'Uh, Ginny? Can I talk to you for a moment?'

'Yes, of course.' She replied. Her big, brown, innocent eyes stared into his.

'I'm sorry...it's not very romantic...but if I don't do it now I'll chicken out completely...' he said, smiling nervously. He got down on one knee before her and took her hands in his.

'Ginny...I love you. I've missed you so much at college, and I...I want to be with you always...will you marry me?'

Ginny hurled herself at him, throwing him backwards. She gave him a long kiss on the lips, laughing.

'Well?' Harry asked, laughing as well.

'YES!' she screamed. Harry got off the floor and helped her up, and slipping the ring on her finger. She held it up to the light, admiring it. He pulled her close, resting her head on his chest, stroking her long red hair with his hand.

'Come on, love. Let's go tell the others.'

It seemed that while Harry was proposing to Ginny, Ron had proposed to Hermione. Ron and Hermione met Harry and Ginny in the corridor.

'We're engaged!' said Hermione and Ginny together. Suspiciously, they turned to their husbands-to-be. Ron and Harry smiled.

Together, the four of them went into the kitchen. Ron broke the news.

'We're all engaged!' he said, eager to get the embarrassing part over and done with.

The effect was immediate.

Mr and Mrs Weasley rushed over to greet them. They embraced all four of them, laughing. Fred and George came over to congratulate them.

'Now, Harry and Hermione.' Said Mr Weasley 'As you have chosen to spend the rest of your lives with my two children here, you can expect a lot of children yourselves.'

Everyone laughed, clapping Harry on the back and ruffling Hermione's hair. Both of them blushed. Harry was incredibly happy, though. He couldn't wait for a family of his own.

Later that night, Harry and Ginny lay in each other's arms.

'We need a date for the wedding...' Harry whispered.

'Please...don't make me wait too long...let's get married soon.' Ginny replied, almost pleading.

'When I finish Auror training, I'll come home, and marrying you will be the first thing I'll do, I promise. I'll look after you, Ginny...'

The couple fell asleep, dreaming happy thoughts.