Somebody Like You

Chapter 9: Conversing With Ron

After a wonderful feast full of food, family, and laughter, the family all gathered in the living room to reminisce of the times they had had as a family and at Hogwarts.

Harry chose this as the perfect opportunity to talk with Ron. Lately he felt the need to talk with him; to just free his mind.

As he finished putting away the dishes with Ginny, he decided he'd go now. "Gin, honey, Ron and I are going for a walk around the lake. We'll be back in an hour or so. I love you." He said. "I love you too. Have fun sweet heart." She said, and the two kissed. At that moment, Hermione and Ron walked in, hand-in-hand. Hermione smiled and sighed. "Aw, you two are so perfect." She said. Ginny smiled shyly and giggled. Ron laughed and rolled his eyes. "You ready, mate?" He asked Harry. "Yeah. Bye love. See you soon." Ron kissed Hermione quickly. "See you later baby." He said. Hermione laughed. "Love you. Have fun you two." She said, and Harry and Ron walked out.

Hermione and Ginny watched them leave through the window. "Those are our boys." Hermione said. Ginny nodded. "Yes. It's good to see them spend time together like this. They really love each other. They're like brothers." She said. Hermione nodded. "They are."

"So how're things with you and Mrs. Hermione Weasley?" Harry asked smiling as the two walked around the lake. The sun was setting and the sky was an orange-pink color. "Things are just so amazing." He answered. Harry nodded. " I'm really happy you two found each other. I was beginning to wonder if you'd ever confess your love for each other, and here you are, eight years down the line, and married. You two are just such wonderful people. You really look like you have a steady grip on life together." Ron smiled and nodded, a thoughtful look on his face.

"You know Harry, I really, TRULY love Hermione. She's just like…like a gift from God, a fallen angel or something. Like she was sent to me for a reason. To keep my life together, to bring love to my life. I don't think things could possibly be better. I look at her, and wonder sometimes if I deserve such a person. She's too perfect, you know? I look at her, and just can't wait to spend my whole life with her. It's still a thrill seeing letters, and hearing people call her 'Mrs. Weasley'. The fact that she shares my name…it's just…so amazing. Every day I learn something new about her, and it's just…such a wonderful feeling. Nothing can ever replace it. Her love for me…it's so precious. She's so honest with me, she tells me her heart. She knows my thoughts…she knows what to do to make me feel better. And that smile just brightens any room. I just want to hold on to her forever and never let go."

Harry looked at his friend. It was as though he was seeing a new side to Ron. It was with that speech that he knew his best friend had become a man. "Wow." Was all Harry could say, "I can really learn a lot from you two. I hope Ginny and I are as close as you two." Ron nodded and smiled. "I do too."

"Ron…there's a specific reason I brought you out here though." Harry said as his heart suddenly started doing flips. Ron looked up. "Ok…what is it, Harry?" Ron said, tilting his head slowly in curiosity. He wondered why Harry was suddenly acting so nervous.

"I'm going to ask your father, too, but I just wanted your approval first…because, well, you're my best friend and Ginny's brother…Ron…I would like your permission to marry Ginny." Harry said quickly, looking up from his feet. Ron's jaw dropped. Before he could say anything, though, Harry continued.

"I know we haven't been together for long, but I just love her so much. She's my world, and I want to know her inside out. I've known her for practically eight years, and now my feelings are stronger than they've ever been. I love her more than words, and I'm willing to give my life for her." He said. Ron's face turned red from happiness, and a smile burst to his face.

"OF COURSE YOU CAN! CONGRATULATIONS HARRY!" Ron said, and the two of them began laughing excitedly and hugging each other. "Thank you SO much, Ron! She means the world to me, and I PROMISE to treat her well. I'll take care of her and love her and cherish her forever." Harry said. Ron smiled. "I know you will." "I'm going to tell Hermione tonight, but nobody else. I want this to be a surprise." He said. Ron smiled and nodded. "Of course. Congratulations, Harry. I'm really happy for you."

When the two walked back, the sun was already down, and Hermione and Ginny were sitting on the couch, reading magazines and talking and laughing together. Harry and Ron approached them, and Ginny smiled. "How was it?" She asked. Harry smiled. "It was great. Ginny…you're beautiful." Harry said, kneeling in front of her and kissing her hand. Ginny smiled. "Oh, Harry, thank you. What's this all about?" She asked, a teasing smile on her face.

"Nothing, just that I love you." He answered. "Oh, Harry. I love you too. You know, I missed you while you were gone." She said, smiling. Harry laughed. "Oh yeah?" He said. She smiled and nodded. She lifted his head with her hand and kissed him softly and slowly. Hermione and Ron smiled. "Um…Hermione, I think Harry would like to see you for a few minutes." Ron said. Harry smiled as Ginny looked at him curiously. Hermione nodded, a questioning look on her face. "Sure."

Harry looked at Ginny and smiled. "I'll be back soon love. I love you." He said. Ginny smiled. "And I love you."