Chapter 9
Marry Me
Hermione sat on the couch, eyes wide as she stared at Fred.
He explained that while rebuilding a hospital in France he came across a picture of George. When he questioned everyone about it they commented on how he had been in the hospital but was transferred to get better medical treatment. He was in really bad shape. Fred tried to find the doctor that had treated him only to find he had been killed. He hit another dead end when all documents from the hospital had been burned.
"So you don't know where my husband is?" Hermione asked, clutching Arianna in her arms.
Fred bent his head down and shook it. Mrs. Weasley, Ginny and Harry were all shocked by the news that they couldn't say anything. Mr. Weasley spoke.
"We don't know where he is but we know he's alive. He's somewhere and we're going to find him."
"For 7 months I thought he was dead. You're telling me he's alive? Out there somewhere in some hospital bed?" Hermione's voice quivered as she began to cry.
Fred made his way over to Hermione. "I'll find him," he placed a hand on her shoulder. "I promise you that."
"Don't you dare make a promise you can't keep," Hermione stood up and began rocking Arianna back and forth. "Don't you dare."
-FLASHBACK-
Hermione left Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with high honours. She got a job as editor of The Daily Prophet not even a month after graduating. She and George were in love. She was finally truly happy.
A year passed. Hermione turned 19. The Weasley's threw a small party for her at the Burrow. Small at her request. It was good to be back at the Burrow. Hermione had gotten a flat in Hogsmaede after she was given her job. It was close to work and close to George's shop. She hadn't been at the Burrow for a while. Hermione had a wonderful time. It was so good to take a step back from her busy life and from worrying about the war and enjoy herself. It had been too long since they had all been together. All were busy with work and Ginny with leaving school.
As the party continued through the night Hermione found herself being led by George out to their spot in the garden.
"What is it love?" she asked, curious why George was bringing her here.
"I wasn't sure how to do this. I've been planning it a long time and I wanted it to be perfect," George knelt on one knee. Hermione caught her breath. "You make my life better, you make me better. I know we're still young and I know you wanted to focus on your career but I can't imagine not being with you. And so on bended knee I ask you Hermione Granger, marry me?" and on that note he pulled a little box from his pocket and opened it to show a magnificent ring.
"Yes!" Hermione shouted, tears rolling down her face. "You don't even have to ask."
George placed the ring on her finger and stood. Hermione threw her arms around him and he picked her up and twirled her around. Hermione could hear applause above her laughter. As George placed her on the ground she could see Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Fred, Harry, Ginny, Lupin, Tonks, Mad-Eye, Dumbledore and Charlie clapping. Ron stood there as well although his hands remained at his sides. He couldn't bring himself to clap. Hermione didn't care though. Happily she grabbed George's hand and the two headed back to the Burrow.
They waited a year to get married. June 12 dawned and Hermione stood in Ginny's room. Her white dress flowing. Hermione and George had decided to get married at the Burrow; much to the delight of Mrs. Weasley. Hermione took a deep breath as Ginny, her maid of honour, handed her the bouquet. The wedding would be done the traditional muggle way with a few twists.
There was a knock at the door. Ginny poked her head out and after a moment opened it. Harry stood before Hermione. Having lost her father Hermione asked Harry to walk her down the aisle. He was her brother. "Ready?" he smiled, holding out his arm.
Hermione could feel the nerves kick in as she and Harry followed Ginny out to the back. Everyone stood as Hermione's eyes found George. He stood by the Wizardardy, the one who would be marrying them, Fred at his side. His smile spread from ear to ear. Hermione felt a smile creep onto her face. Her nervousness disappeared.
As they stood before the Wizardardy, listening to him bind them together in marriage Hermione could feel her parents smile down on her. George held her hands in his. They exchanged rings and Hermione became complete as the Wizardardy announced them man and wife.
"I would like to present to you, Mr. George Weasley and his wife, Mrs. Hermione Granger Weasley."
Author's Note - As I typed this chapter I realized there isn't much of the story left. It's almost done. I've decided to do a sequal though for I've become too attached to this story to let it go, haha. School's starting tomorrow soI don't know how soon I'll be able to post another chapter. hopefullyI won't get loaded with work and I'll be able to do it soon. Thank you to everyone who supported this story and I'll give you more info on the sequal when the time draws closer. :)