Harry Potter
and the
Last of the Death Eaters
Summary: Harry is now married with five kids and is concentrating on flushing out the last of Voldemort's supporters...but some just refuse to turn their back on evil...
Disclaimer: Sorry i forgot to write one for the other chapters - i don't own the characters!!!! it belongs to J.K Rowling
Chapter 3: The Engagement
The room was quiet for a moment as everyone processed the news, and then everyone sprung into action.
"Congratulations mate!" Harry said, striding over to Ron. "You finally got on with it and popped the question!"
"Oh, let me see the ring!" Hermione cried, jumping up and rushing to Cho's side. Cho giggled as she held up her left hand revealing a beautiful ring with three diamonds. The light from the chandelier lingered on the ring and the many facets twinkled in the light. Everyone paused and stared in wonder at the dazzling ring. Fred and George stopped thumping Ron on the back, and conversations were forgotten as everyone stopped and stared.
"Dat's pweety don't you fink?" Lily asked, breaking the silence.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking Fred?" asked George.
"I think I am George."
"It would take about 10 years of our earnings from Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes to earn enough to even consider buying that beauty!" they said in unison.
"Just how much are you earning from this Quidditch business Ron?" asked Fred.
"Well I don't think they'll be having any money troubles if he can afford that ring!" Cho's mother Susan whispered to her husband, staring in awe at the three gorgeous diamonds.
"It's beautiful!" said Ginny, walking over to give Cho a big hug. "I'm so happy for you," she said.
This seemed to bring everyone to their senses again. Fred and George went back to thumping Ron on the back and Mrs Weasley quickly waddled over to save Ron. Grabbing Fred and George's hands, she pushed them away allowing her to envelope Ron in a giant bear hug.
"Oh my, oh my," she said, "my little Ronnykins is getting married!" and she covered him in kisses.
"Mum, honestly!" Ron said, turning red, "I'm 33 years old and you've gone and gotten lipstick marks on my shirt!"
"And your cheek!" Ginny pointed out, giggling, earning her a death stare from Ron.
"Oh my darling daughter – you're getting married! Soon you'll have children of your own! Oh that makes me feel so old!" said Susan, hurrying over to pass on good wishes to Cho.
"Congratulations honey," said Cho's father Will, giving her a peck on the cheek.
"Well I think this calls for a toast!" Mr Weasley's voice boomed over the excited chatterings of the families. "If everyone would raise their glass," he continued, raising his own. There was a scurrying of feet as everyone returned to their places around the table and raised their champagne glasses.
"What are we doing?" asked Lily, copying her brothers and sisters who were all holding up their cups of apple juice. The juice inside Lily's cup rocked dangerously up the sides of the glass; threatening to spill.
"Careful love," warned Hermione, rescuing the glass from her daughter. "Drink some first," she said, making sure there was only a safe amount of apple juice left in the glass before she allowed Lily to raise it again.
Mr Weasley waited patiently before beginning. "I'd like to propose a toast," he began, "not only to the happy couple, but to Harry as well. Let us not forget in our excitement why we are here. So first of all, Happy Birthday to Harry!" Mr Weasley raised his glass to his lips and the others followed suit murmuring "Happy Birthday Harry" as they all took a sip. Mr Weasley made eye contact with Harry over the rim of his glass as he sipped his champagne. Harry smiled gratefully.
"And secondly of course," Mr Weasley continued, "I'd like to congratulate Ron and Cho. May they have a wonderful wedding, and enjoy a future together full of love and happiness! May they look after eachother through the good and the bad, and may they grow old together – loving eachother with their whole hearts until the day they die." He raised his glass to his lips for the second time.
"To Ron and Cho," everyone repeated, sipping their champagne again.
"Oopsies," said Lily looking down at the apple juice spilt on her dress.
"Oh dearie me," sighed Hermione, bustling over to dab at the apple juice with a napkin. "Nevermind," she said, "it will come out in the wash".
"Ok, I sorry Mummy," said Lily seriously.
"It's alright pumpkin, it was a mistake." Hermione smiled, giving Lily a hug.
"Well I think we'd better start dinner before it goes cold!" announced Cho. "Help yourselves!"
The rest of the evening, indeed the night, and even the early hours of the morning were filled with fun, laughter and happiness.
"I had a wonderful birthday!" said Harry when they were finally making their way to the fireplace at 4am.
"I'm glad," said Hermione. Then she paused in the middle of reaching for the Floo powder. "Do you really think we ought to use the Floo Network? In our tired states we'd probably get the address wrong and then who knows where we'd all end up!" she said, surveying her family. Lily was asleep in Jenny's arms, Gabby and James looked as though they could barely keep their eyes open, and Oliver was curled up on the couch.
"You're right," said Harry, following the direction of her glance. "We'll call a cab."
In less than half an hour they were all piled into a London taxi and were on their way back to dear old Chikoda St.
"Look at them all," said Hermione, watching her 5 children sleeping. "They're so cute!" she said as she turned to look at Harry.
"Yeah," said Harry holding her gaze, looking lovingly into her eyes, "and they've got the best mum that they could ever hope for." He leaned over and touched his lips to hers, pulling her into a gentle, loving kiss.
"I love you – " Hermione whispered.
"Mum, Dad – stop it! That's so gross!" said Jenny. "Old people kissing!"
"Hey!" said Harry. "I'm only," he paused, "How old am I love?"
"34," said Hermione, bursting into laughter.
"What's going on?" asked the others, waking up.
"Nothing!" said Harry hastily.
"I caught mum and dad kissing!" contributed Jenny.
"Ew!" giggled Gabby and James.
"Oh look we're here!" Hermione cut in, ushering them out of the taxi swiftly.
"That'll be 18 pounds 50 pence thanks," said the cab driver, grinning widely.
Harry handed over the money quickly; he had a bad feeling that the driver had heard their whole conversation.
Still grinning, the cab driver geared the taxi into motion and it faded away into the distance, blending into the pitch black skyline.
"Well!" said Hermione. "I think we all need to get to bed straight away! But first," she added, "We do have one more birthday surprise for you Harry!"
"Really?" said Harry, turning the key in the lock. "I can't wait to find out what it is!" He said excitedly.
Harry pushed open the front door and flicked on the light.
"WHAT ON EARTH?!?!?!?!"
A/N ooooooooh bet ur wondering what on earth happens! well if u r then review becoz im not writing the next chapter til i have lotttttttts of reviews!And to everyone whodoes and has reviewed - i love you! And it's kinda sad seeing as 6 of my 10 reviews are by my friends!Sorry that this chapter was so short! Oh and when u review tell me why you think Harry has yelled "WHAT ON EARTH" it would be interesting to hear what you think