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After apparating back to his flat George let out a sigh, he had kissed Hermione. It had only been on the cheek, but he was still surprised that he had done it. Then again he had also proposed to the girl, but for some reason the feel of his lips on her cheek wouldn't leave him. He shrugged and then put it down to comforting her, after all that's what he had been doing all afternoon, comforting her and trying to make things right for her. She was his friend, they weren't the closest of friends, but he did care about her. Yes, he decided, that's all it was. A friendly kiss on the cheek, one that was meant to comfort and reassure her. Happy with this conclusion George then went and got a piece of parchment and a quill to write a list of things that needed to be done before Monday.

First thing to do would be to tell Fred he was moving out, wouldn't be at work for the week, and that he was getting married. Although probably not in that order. He also needed to find the key to his Gringotts safe and withdraw some money. Hermione deserved a nice engagement ring, and they would both need wedding bands. George figured Hermione was the type of girl who would want her husband to wear a wedding ring, and he had no problem with wearing one. His father always had. He also needed to pack all of his belongings, something that should probably be done with Fred since they shared quite a few things, especially anything pertaining to Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes.

Looking down on his list George reread it.

Tell Fred, everything.

Find key to Gringotts safe

Buy Hermione engagement ring

Look for wedding bands (should take Hermione with)

Pack belongings after sorting through them with Fred

Deciding that he had all of the important things down George got up and headed over to his private desk. He began to sort through the drawers, the last time he remembered using the key he had placed it in one of the drawers afterwards. While searching through the last drawer George heard Fred come in. He muttered a distracted hello to his brother while shuffling through some parchment.

"Bloody hell!" Distracted by the sound George turned around and saw that Fred had his list in his hand.

"Yes?" He asked.

"What is this?"

"A list of things of to do."

"I see that, and why is there buy Hermione an engagement ring on there? Along with look for wedding bands, with Hermione. And packing up belongings?"

"Because those are all things I need to do. Have you seen the key to my Gringotts safe?"

"You put it behind the picture of the two of us from last Christmas, it's in the frame."

"Oh yea. I did, didn't I?" Opening the frame George slipped his key out and put it on top of the desk next to his wand so he wouldn't forget it the next day when he went shopping for Hermione's ring. He then realized something, he had no idea what Hermione's ring size was, or what type of ring she would even like. He sent a glance Fred's way, but he was absorbed with staring at the list, like he expected it to tell him what was going on. Grabbing a new piece of parchment he hurriedly wrote a note to Albus asking to borrow Ginny for a couple hours the next day. It was Sunday so she wouldn't have class. He included in the note that he wanted her help in purchasing an engagement ring for Hermione. He was fairly certain Albus would let her accompany him for that. He then went over to the barn owl he shared with Fred and asked him to take the note to Professor Dumbledore.

"Why are you sending Dumbledore a letter?"

"To see if he will let take Ginny out of Hogwarts for a couple of hours tomorrow."

"What for?"

"To help me pick out an engagement ring for Hermione."

"And you couldn't ask me because?"

"Do you know Hermione's ring size or anything about her taste in jewelry?"

"Good point. So you've found your key so I will cross that off of your list of things to do. When are you going to do number one, tell Fred what is going on?"

Rolling his eyes, George muttered something about nosy twins. Then he looked over at Fred, "Hermione and I are getting married on Friday. You're the best man. I'm moving out Monday, and I won't be at work for the rest of the week."

"Alright, and you're leaving out the details of how this happened and why this happened because?"

"It's fun to torture you?" George replied with a grin. "I was trying to see how long you would think about considering my privacy. I can see the answer is not at all."

Fred grinned, "Got that right brother dearest. We're twins, no such things as secrets. Especially when one twin finds out the other is marrying the girl he always expected his youngest brother to marry."

George shrugged, "Circumstances change things. For one Ron's with Luna now remember."

"True, odd couple if I ever saw one, but Ronniekins seems happy. Anyway, stop stalling and give me details about you and Hermione! How long has this secret love affair been going on behind my back? And how did you manage to convince her to marry you while she's still in school. Especially during NEWTs year?"

George laughed at that. Upon seeing Fred's confused look he explain, "McGonagall told her she was excused from classes for the week with the wedding Friday. She made a comment about not being able to skip classes because it was NEWTs year, only calmed down when Dumbledore told her he would go over all of the things in her classes this week with her. Would take less time just the two of the working together."

"So you have both Dumbledore's and McGonagall's approval of this wedding. Wow, circumstances must be serious." Fred paused for a moment and then shot his brother a glare, "You didn't get her pregnant did you? Cause if Mum or one of her professors doesn't kill you, I might. If you manage to live through whatever Ron and Harry would come up with."

George looked at her brother in shock. "She's not pregnant! Malfoy's father sent in a marriage petition for her in the name of our favorite ferret. There was no way she could marry Malfoy, so Dad sent in another petition with my name on it. This way she doesn't have to marry Malfoy or leave the Wizarding world." Shaking his head, "I can't believe you thought I had gotten her pregnant and that's why we were getting married."

"Well she is 17, and still in school. It was a logical guess. Wait, she's 17, how does the law even apply to her?"

"She used a time turner 3rd year, that's how she was taking all of those classes. They included the extra hours, and with them her 18th birthday was two days ago."

Fred just nodded, "Bloody gits in the ministry sure know how to mess up a person's life."

George just shrugged. "Yea, I felt really bad for Hermione when she ended up breaking down in the bookstore about it. That's why she didn't go to The Three Broomsticks. I ended up just taking her back to Hogwarts."

Fred nodded, "So how do Mum and Dad feel?"

"Dad had already made up the petition when I asked for their support. He had seen a copy of Malfoy's petition for her. With my being the only single male Weasley he was going to ask me to marry her to save her from Malfoy. I just beat him to it. Mum's supporting it, honestly I just think she's happy she can finally claim Hermione as a daughter. You know how she's wanted both Hermione and Harry to be official family for years."

"True. So has anything been decided about after the wedding?"

"Hermione and I will live at Hogwarts while she's still in school. Dumbledore is opening us up our own set of chambers. I'll apparate to the office, although I may just ask Dumbledore if we can have a floo connection set up in our rooms instead. Other than that not really. I'm going to stay there starting Monday. Tomorrow I'm getting Hermione an engagement ring, and then at some point I'll have to see about taking her shopping for wedding rings."

Just then their owl returned with a reply from Dumbledore.

George,

Given the circumstances I will be happy to let you borrow Miss Weasley for the afternoon. I have already sent her a note to please come to my quarters at 11am tomorrow morning. Just please have her back before dinner at 6pm.

Also, if you wish to take Hermione off school grounds next week that will be acceptable, just please inform either myself or Minerva when you leave and return so we know where Hermione is.

And since I am sure that your twin is reading this over your shoulder, he will pleased to know that he is also welcome at Hogwarts for this week. Inform him of the password and have him floo to my office when he wishes to visit.

Also I have written your mother and she will be staying in the castle for the week as well to help with the wedding plans.

Good Day,

Albus.

"Since when are you on a first name basis with Dumbledore?"

"Today, I'm on a first name basis with McGonagall too."

Fred nodded, "Well, should we start sorting the stuff and packing your things?"

George nodded, "Yea, we should. I can't believe I'm getting married."

"And to Hermione."

George just nodded with a small smile on his face, as Fred inwardly smirked.

Hermione woke up a little after eight, after taking a bit of time to get ready for the day she headed down to Minerva's quarters. Upon entering she saw that breakfast was already served and took a seat across from Minerva.

"Sleep well dear?"

"Yes Minerva."

"Albus and I were talking last night and we came to a few decisions that you should be informed of."

"Alright."

"First off you will still be Head Girl, don't worry. Also even on nights you are not patrolling you will not have a curfew. Also your fireplace will be connected to the floo network. We just ask that you inform either myself of Albus if you leave school grounds."

"Why thank you, that is very kind. I did think of one thing though. Could we extend the wedding invitations to all of the 7th year Gryffindors? As it was we had all but three, and I don't think it would be fair to exclude Neville, Dean, and Seamus."

"Of course dear, that won't be a problem at all. Have you told any of the students yet?"

"No, I was thinking of doing it when I returned to the dorm. I figured it would be easiest to tell all of the 7th year students together. Although I will probably tell Ron and Harry first. They might get upset if I don't."

Minerva chuckled, "Yes boys can get offended easily. Especially when they think they have the right to know something first."

"There is one thing I wanted to ask you though. With my parents gone I don't have anyone to walk me down the aisle and give me away. I was hoping you could do that for me."

Minerva looked at her student with surprise and joy written on her face, "I would love to Hermione," was her reply.

The two then continued to eat and chat like old friends. They spent quite a bit of time talking about transfiguration theories, a subject they both enjoyed immensely. Neither realized how much time had passed until there was a knock on the door to Minerva's chambers. Upon opening it she saw Albus standing with a red headed Weasley twin.

"Mister Weasley wished to come see his future sister-in-law and offer his congratulations."

Minerva laughed, "Of course, I should have known it wouldn't be long before we had both of the twins wandering the castle again since we invited one. Filch and Snape are both going to be tears when they find out. Especially since they can no longer punish them." At this comment Fred got a beautiful smile on his face. "Of course we can always remove Fred from the grounds if he causes too much trouble."

"Hey! What if George starts to cause too much trouble?"

"Well that's what Hermione is for, to keep him inline."

"Gee Minerva, thanks so much for that responsibility. I could barely manage to keep both of them inline when they were students here."

"Ah, there's my newest sister." Giving her a grin and sweeping her in a hug and spinning her around. After setting her on the ground he said, "How's it feel to know you'll soon be a Weasley?"

"Knowing that I will soon be related to you terrifies me. It's all I can do to stop myself from running down the halls screaming while tearing my hair out." She responded with a straight face.

Fred pretended to pout, "Aww, not fair, not even my sister yet and she treats me worse than Ginny does. And here I thought I would be getting a nice sister."

"I am a nice sister," Hermione replied, then after a pause, "to Ginny."

Fred just laughed and swung his arm around her pulling her into another hug. "You will fit in just fine. You have the advantage of the other Weasley Wives, you at least have known us before seven years before becoming one. You know what to expect." Hermione just smiled at him. "I need to be going though, George decided to make me sort through most of the stuff to figure out what he gets to take out of our joint collection. I just wanted to come give you congratulations, and make sure for myself you weren't pregnant."

At this Hermione gasped, "Fred Weasley why on earth would you think that! I can't believe you just said that to me! What on earth are you thinking?" Before she could get any further Fred clamped his head over her mouth.

"I was kidding, George told me the story last night. I just couldn't resist teasing you." Hermione shot him a glare. "I will see you later this week. Since Dumbledore's letting you leave school grounds I'm taking you and George out dinner one night, probably Tuesday, I just need to make sure Angelina's free."

Hermione nodded, "That would be nice. Good bye Fred."

Giving her one last hug Fred walked off saying, "Bye little sister!"

From out in the hall Hermione heard two confused voices echo, "Little sister?" She stepped out in the hall to see Harry and Ron giving Fred weird looks.

Fred just smiled and said, "Talk to Hermione."

The two then turned around to look at Hermione who just gave a weak chuckle, "Hi guys."

Harry turned to Ron, "Anything you need to share?"

"Nope. Still with Luna, not planning marriage."

"Well Fred called her little sister. That means she's not with him."

"Charlie, Bill, and Percy are married. That leaves Ginny and George."

The boys paused for a second then looked at Hermione. "Have anything you'd like to share?" Harry asked.

Sighing Hermione motioned for the boys to wait a moment. She then stepped back into Minerva's quarters and said goodbye to the elder witch. When she came back out into the hall all she said was, "My room."

The two boys realized she wouldn't say anything until they were in the privacy of her room so they silently followed her. When they entered the Head's common room it was empty, but Hermione still took them into her bedroom.

"Malfoy's father petitioned for me to marry Malfoy under the new marriage law. With the extra hours from the time turner during 3rd year I turned 18 a few days ago. George found out and offered to marry me in place of Malfoy so that I wouldn't have to leave the Wizarding world. As of right now you guys, Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall know. And whoever else George has told. The wedding is Friday, and you two plus all of our 7th year are invited. Yes Ron you can bring Luna, and Harry you can bring a date. We also invited the rest of the Weasley's and Lee Jordan. George and I will be living here in our own set of chambers. I am still Head Girl. If I catch you two and George plotting anything I will take points from Gryffindor. Does that answer all of your questions?"

The two boys just nodded. Ron then started to speak but Hermione interrupted him, "And no, you cannot go after Malfoy, I don't even know if he knows about the petition. Apparently Lucius has the power to send in the petition without his knowledge or approval and force him to go along with it. I'm not marrying him so there is no reason for either of you to go anywhere near him."

The two boys then hung their heads, pouting that they weren't allowed to go after Malfoy. "But Hermione," Harry pouted, "You know ferret hunting is our favorite sport, after Quidditch of course."

Hermione laughed at that, but still refused to let them do anything to Malfoy. The threesome then relaxed and enjoyed their afternoon, the boys not even realizing they had skipped lunch. They finally realized how much time had passed when they heard a knock on Hermione's door. Looking at the clock they realized it was after three. Getting up to go answer the door she opened it and found a perky red head girl with a huge grin.

"We're gonna be sisters!" She screamed as she hugged Hermione. "I can't believe it!"

"Hi Ginny, how did you find out?"

"George told me. We spent the afternoon together. Now I know George isn't allowed to go after Malfoy, but can I?"

"No, no one can go after Malfoy. If Snape caught any of you, you would be expelled in a heartbeat."

"Phooey. Oh well, who cares about the ferret, you're getting married! So whose all invited?"

Harry and Ron then got up and excused themselves, "We've already heard this," said Harry.

"Plus you two are probably going to start talking about dress robes and colors and other details that Harry and I would just find boring. Congratulations Hermione, we'll see at dinner." With that the two boys left the girls alone.

"Normally I would agree with them, but I almost forgot. George is outside waiting for you by the lake."

"Oh, alright." Hermione got up and placed her wand in her pocket, and without realizing what she was doing stopped in front of the mirror and ran a hand over her hair. Ginny smiled when she noticed. "Oh, and Ginny, could you please get together with Harry and Ron and tell all of the 7th year Gryffindors meeting in my room tonight after dinner. Ask Ron to bring Luna as well. You are all invited to the wedding, and there is going to be a special Hogsmeade trip for us Wednesday night. I figure it will be easier to tell all of them at once."

"Sure Hermione, you can count on me." Ginny started to leave, but she heard Hermione call her name.

"Be my maid of honor?"

Ginny immediately squealed an excited yes and gave Hermione a huge hug. "You bet! This is going to be so exciting!"

Hermione laughed at the girl's excitement and the two exited her rooms. They walked down the hallways together talking. Hermione said she was hoping Ginny would wear green at her wedding. "It's one of my favorite colors, and it will look great with your hair." She explained.

Ginny quickly agreed, "It's your wedding. You get what you want."

Hermione just smiled at her. They then reached the doors leading outside and Ginny gave her a wave before heading up to the Gryffindor common room. As she stepped outside Hermione realized that it was cold out, especially with the wind blowing as hard it was. She scanned the edge of the lake and saw George sitting in a small alcove of trees. She quickly walked over to where he was.

"Hey."

George looked up and smiled at her, "Hey, how are you?"

"I'm fine." She said shivering slightly.

"You're cold, where's your cloak?"

"I didn't realize it was so cold out, I didn't bring it with me."

"Well come here. We can share mine." He motioned for her to come sit next to him. When she did he swung the cloak over her shoulders and then after a second put an arm around her waist hugging her close to him. "Can't have my fiancé of only one day freezing to death on me." This elicited a small laugh from Hermione who rested her head on his shoulder. The two then stared out at the laugh for a little bit before George interrupted the silence.

"As pleasant as this is, I didn't ask you out here just to stare at the lake with me." Hermione gave him a confused look, "I have something for you."

"George you didn't have to get me anything, I don't have anything for you."

George quickly shushed her, "You didn't have to, and I wanted to get you this. And don't even think of saying no to it. Alright?" After Hermione had nodded her acceptance George reached into his pants pocket and pulled out a small box. As he opened it Hermione gasped.

Nestled inside was a beautiful diamond solitaire. The band was gold and the diamond was in the shape of a heart. Hermione looked at George in surprise, and whispered his name, "George, you didn't have to."

He brushed a stray curl from her face, "I wanted to Hermione, every girl deserves an engagement ring. Please wear it."

Hermione just nodded, blinking back tears at George's thoughtfulness. She had not been expecting an engagement ring, she wasn't even sure what they were going to do about wedding bands.

As if reading her mind George then continued, "The store where I got this also had wedding bands, I looked a bit but I thought those were something we should pick together. We can go tomorrow if you'd like."

Hermione nodded, trying not to let George see the tears in her eyes, but he did. "Hey, don't cry." He said as he brushed a thumb across her cheek. "I thought us getting the rings together would be something you would want."

"It is," Hermione hastened to reassure him, "I'm not crying because I'm upset. You're just being so sweet. I wasn't expecting an engagement ring, or for us to go shopping together for wedding bands. I'm not sure what I was expecting."

George just nodded, "I understand." He then took the ring out of the box and picked up her left hand, "May I?"

Hermione quickly nodded her acceptance. "It's so beautiful," she whispered as he slipped on.

"Thank Ginny, she helped me pick it out. That and told me your ring size."

Hermione nestled her head back on George's shoulder. "I know this wasn't exactly what you wanted in you life," he began. "But I want you to know, I'm here for you. I think this is moving fast too, and to be honest I am a little scared. But Hermione I've known you for years, if we try I think we can handle this. Besides, after the wedding we can slow down. I would never do anything you didn't want, you know that right?"

Hermione nodded against his shoulder, "I know George. Thank you. And what I'm feeling, it has nothing to do with you. It's just the situation, not the person. I don't like being forced into things not of my choosing."

"I understand. I'll try to make this easy on you. Just don't forget, I am a prankster at heart." He replied with a cheeky grin.

"And I can hex you into next week if you even think of trying anything on me. Oh, and I've already warned Harry and Ron about what will happen to them if I catch the three of you plotting anything, and trust me for you it will worse."

"And why will it be worse for me? I'll be your husband."

"Exactly, I won't get in trouble for doing anything to a student when I do something to you. The professors will say its marital problems and leave us alone to sort things out."

George laughed, "Fine no plotting with Harry and Ron. I'm sure Fred will stop by enough to help me plan pranks."

Hermione just rolled her eyes. "Just don't include me in your targets," she conceded.

"Now that I can promise. Fred and I decided long ago that our girls were off limits to any of our pranks. Pranks aren't a good enough reason to lose a girl."

"Hmm, maturity from the Weasley Twins, I'm surprised."

"I am offended by that comment!"

Hermione just shrugged, "It was just an observation."

"Just because you're a prankster people think you can't be serious and mature."

"Well pranksters usually are immature and rarely serious."

George looked down at Hermione, "You're just being obstinate."

Hermione grinned, "Yup, its fun."

George laughed and then began to tickle her. Hermione started to squeal and wiggle around trying to get away but George leaned over and trapped her against the tree trunk and kept tickling her. "So the great Hermione Granger has a weakness. Who would have ever guessed you were so ticklish?"

"Please, stop." She gasped out. She was having trouble getting her breath because she was laughing so hard.

"Apologize for being obstinate and mocking pranksters."

"I'm sorry." She laughed, "I won't mock pranksters anymore."

George pretended to consider it for a moment before relenting and leaning back against the tree. "You better not." Was all he said before crossing his arms over his chest and attempting to act all smug. Hermione fought back giggles, noticing this George began to laugh.

During the tickle fight George's cloak had come off of Hermione, beginning to get chilled she turned to George and asked, "Do you mind sharing your cloak again?"

George immediately wrapped them both in it, "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it had fallen off of you."

"Its ok," she murmured as she snuggled against him. "I was just getting cold again. So maybe we should discuss wedding plans while we're out here. I hope you don't mind but I already asked Ginny to be my maid of honor."

"That's fine, I asked Fred to be my best man. I was also thinking of asking Dumbledore to marry us."

"I agree. He was probably planning on that anyway. Minerva is going to give me away, I asked her this morning. I also extended the invitations to all of the 7th year Gryffindors. I realized the way we had it earlier we had invited all but three, Neville, Dean, and Seamus. I didn't think that was very nice. I've gotten along with all of them fairly well the entire time I've been here."

"That's fine. Plus they are all living here so it's not like Albus and Minerva need to find them extra places to stay. Have you decided if you want to wear dress robes or a muggle wedding gown?"

"I'm going to look on Wednesday when we go to Hogsmeade, it will probably depend on what I find. I already talked with Ginny and we decided that she's wearing green. She'll most likely wear the same kind of clothing as I do. What about you and Fred?"

"We will be wearing dress robes. I will have black, most wizarding grooms do. And then the best man is in robes of the same color as the maid of honor. So Fred will have to go with you and Ginny. I, however, will stay away so that I can be surprised on Friday night, and I will hex anyone who tries to tell me what you are wearing."

Hermione laughed and then took a glance at her watch, it was going on six. "Well as enjoyable as this has been I need to be heading back. It's almost time for dinner and I'm holding a meeting in my room afterwards to announce the wedding to the students invited."

"Well I'm sure they will notice something is up when they see you hand. Shall I pick you up tomorrow and we can look at wedding bands?"

"That would be nice."

The two then stood up and brushed off George's cloak. George then walked Hermione back to the doors of the castle. "Have a good night," he said giving her a hug goodbye, then on impulse he leaned down and kissed her forehead. "I'll come get you at 3 tomorrow. After we get the bands I'll bring my stuff over. Hopefully Albus will have found us some chambers then."

Hermione nodded, "That sounds fine, I'll see you tomorrow." As George apparated back to his flat she turned and walked into the school with a small smile on her face. As she made her way to the Great Hall Hermione pondered what all to tell her fellow students.

When she entered the Great Hall she spotted Harry, Ron, and Ginny sitting at the end of the Gryffindor table. Harry and Ginny scooted over and motioned for her to sit in between them. "Hey guys." She said as she sat down.

Ginny just shot her a huge grin. "So, did you like it? Was it the right size? I wasn't completely sure, you never wear jewelry so we didn't have a lot to go off of."

Hermione laughed at the girl's enthusiasm. "It's beautiful Ginny. I love it. I wasn't even expecting to get one."

Ron looked over at the girls, "What are you two babbling on about?" He asked his mouth half full with potatoes.

Ginny rolled her eyes. "Ron are you ever going to learn manners?" Ron just shook his head no before Ginny continued. "And we're talking about Hermione's engagement ring."

"Ginny!" Hermione hissed. "Do you realize you guys are the only people here who know?"

"Hermione it won't stay a secret for long. You're wearing a diamond ring, and George is moving in. Even the first years will know something is going on."

"I know. Stop giving me that look. This has nothing to do with George. It's just the situation. You guys know how much I hate being forced into things. And I'm being forced into marriage. It could be worse, there are millions of worse guys to marry, but the matter is I just don't want to get married right now."

"I know Hermione." Harry sighed as he placed an arm around her shoulder. "We don't blame you, we'd probably be acting even worse in this situation. Ron and Ginny were just being protective of George, he's their brother." Harry then winked at her. "But starting Friday they'll be protective you. Especially Ron since you'll be his little sister."

Hermione then pretended to gasp in shock. "That's right, I'll be related to Ron. Oh dear, I need to owl George and tell him I can't go through with it. There's no way I can be related to Ron!" Hermione sat there shaking her head as Ginny and Harry burst into laughter at the look on Ron's face.

"I'll have you know I'm a perfectly nice brother! Just ask Ginny!"

"He'll never let you look at a boy that isn't George, Harry, or another Weasley." Ginny told her in a serious voice. "In fact he might go off if you look at something ten feet away from a boy."

It was then Hermione's turn to laugh while Ron sat there pretending to be upset until he too started laughing. "Fine, pick on the youngest brother. I see how it is."

Ginny then leaned in and pretended to whisper to Hermione, "That's exactly how it is. Just a tip."

Ron glared at his sister, but Harry decided to intervene just in case they started to really argue. "Well Hermione you'll be glad to know all of the 7th year Gryffindors are going to meet us at 7. We told them to meet us at the Room of Requirement though. It's larger and it will equip itself with plenty of couches and chairs to sit on."

"Luna's going to meet us too. She already knows about the wedding though, I told her earlier."

Hermione gave a distracted nod. "I'm just still trying to figure out exactly what to say."

"Just tell them the truth, you're marrying George because of the Marriage Law. They don't need to know all of the details, especially the Malfoy ones. If worse comes to worse say it was a mutual decision between yourself, George, and Dad to make sure no unseemly Wizard would petition for you. Dad heard rumors in the office of that sort and you guys decided to take measures to insure that it wouldn't happen."

Hermione nodded, "That's a good idea Ginny. I didn't plan on mentioning Malfoy at all. I'm going to have a hard enough time keeping these two and all of your brothers away from Malfoy as it is. I don't need to fight the entire Gryffindor tower as well."

Plans made the foursome hurried to finish their dinners so that they could head up to the Room of Requirement. Harry then walked back and forth three times concentrating on the fact that they needed a room full of couches and chairs for ten people to sit down and talk. He then opened the door and they found a well lit room with six different couches and four chairs arranged in a large semi-circle. Ginny took Hermione over to a large blue couch and sat down. From where they were they had a clear view of all of the other couches.

"This will work." Ginny said with satisfaction. "Now we just have to wait for everyone else." Hermione nodded while fiddling with her engagement ring. Noticing the movement Ginny grinned. "So you really like it? George was so nervous wandering around the store asking my opinion of every diamond ring, and a few non diamond rings. I've never seen him put so much energy or effort into picking out something before. I mean the only time I've ever seen him put that much effort is when him and Fred are coming up with new items for their shop."

Hermione just sat there a minute stunned by Ginny's words. "Wow," she said softly. "It is beautiful, Ginny. I love it. It makes it even more precious knowing that he put that much effort into picking it out. He's been really sweet throughout this entire thing. I don't think I ever expected that he could be so serious about something like this. The only I've ever seen him serious is when the joke shop is involved."

"He does love to be a prankster, and once you two are married I'm sure you will see it more and more. He does care about you, you know."

"Of course he does, we're friends."

Ginny decided to let it slide, she had seen the look on George's face as he had tried to decide on a ring, and she had caught the little half smile that kept appearing on Hermione's face when she saw her ring. Something was going on between the two, even if they weren't aware of it yet.

"Yea well I'm more afraid of what items are going to start popping up in the Gryffindor common room!"

Hermione gave a triumphant grin, "I've already been told that I won't be on the receiving end of any pranks. Apparently it was decided a long time ago that George and Fred's girls were off limits when planning a prank."

"Lucky, think that can get extended to your favorite little sister?"

"If you haven't it gotten extended to yourself in sixteen years what do you think I'm going to be able to do? Oh, that reminds me. Fred is coming with us shopping Wednesday, something about the Best man wears the same color dress robes as the Maid of Honor."

"Yea in Wizard weddings they do. It's a good thing Fred's and mine coloring is the same. It will make it easier on you when picking out what shade of green you want. Whatever looks good on one of us will look good on both."

Hermione nodded but then the door opened and the rest of the 7th year Gryffindors, plus Luna walked in. They all sat down in various couches and chairs until Lavender asked, "So what's the meeting about?"

"Actually I have an announcement," said Hermione, proud that her voice wasn't shaking. "I'm getting married on Friday, you're all invited. Also Professor Dumbledore is letting us go to Hogsmeade Wednesday night, so if anyone needs dress robes or anything they can get them then."

The students all looked at each other before Neville finally asked, "You're getting married? To who? And why?"

"George Weasley," was all she could get out before the whispers started among the group. Giving them her famous, 'stop what you're doing right now' look Hermione continued. "It's because of the Marriage Law. Arthur Weasley heard quite a few rumors in the office about unseemly wizards thinking to petition for me. So it was mutually decided between the three of us that George and I wed to prevent anything of that sort happening."

The grouped nodded and muttered words of agreement, that marrying George would be better than Hermione being forced to marry some wizard who wouldn't be good for her. Lavender decided to ask one question though, "So there's no scandal, you're not pregnant or anything?"

Hermione's mouth dropped open in shock. "Why is it that people keep asking me if I'm pregnant?"

Ginny gave her an amused look, "Who else has asked that?"

"Your brother."

"Ron!"

"I didn't do it!"

"Not that one, Fred. He was by earlier and made a comment about making sure I wasn't pregnant."

"Did you yell at him?" ask Ginny.

"Yup."

"Good."

This caused the group to laugh and soon they began chatting about the upcoming wedding. Hermione filled them in on the living arrangements, and that she would still be Head Girl. The others were jealous of the no curfew period, and the fact that she could leave school grounds as long as a professor was informed. The conversation soon turned to the girls talking about what they would wear, and the boys talking about Quidditch. Hermione just sat there glad her friends were this accepting and fiddling with her ring with a smile on her face. This movement caught Parvati's attention and soon everyone had to come look at the ring. All of the compliments made Hermione blush and after a bit she said she was going to head back up to her rooms, she had a few things that needed to be taken care of.

Once she was in her room she stood in front of the mirror and said, "Hello, I'm Mrs. Hermione Weasley." Then laughing at her foolishness she went and got out the materials for her potions essay so that she could finish it. Before she started though she took another long glance at her ring, "He really is sweet," she said aloud before starting to work on her essay.

That's all for now. I'll try and get the next chapter up soon! And yes, I actually made Harry and Ron have brains in here. I know most of the time they are portrayed as stupid, but even they are semi-intelligent once in a while. 