A/N: Again, I don't own any of this stuff except for the plot and a few characters.
Chapter 2- Ron's wedding plans
Harry sat in Moody's office stunned after hearing the story of Heidgrimm as told by Conner. If Conner was telling the truth, then Heidgrimm was a really bad criminal. Based on what Conner had said, Harry imagined Heidgrimm as a sadistic and twisted dark wizard who merely killed because he felt like it. Harry sat in thought as he considered going over to America to defeat Heidgrimm. Even though Harry was eager to defeat another dark wizard, he still had a bad feeling about going over to fight. He sighed then looked up.
"So have you decided yet Mr. Potter?" Conner asked.
"I need to speak with my wife about this first," Harry replied.
"Very well then," Conner replied, looking dejected. "We shall spend a day or two in England while you make your decision. We will then speak to you again."
"Potter, you have the rest of the day off," Moody said.
Harry thanked Moody then shook hands with everybody in the room before he left. He then went to the entrance of the Ministry and apparated back to the house he shared with Hermione and their 2 year old son James Sirius Potter. When he got back, he immediately noticed several pleasant odors coming from the kitchen. Silently, he crept into the kitchen where his wife was making something then he placed his arms around her. She immediately turned around surprised and relaxed when she saw it was her husband. He kissed her and then he spoke.
"How are you sweetie?" Harry asked pleasantly.
"Oh Harry, don't scare me like that next time," Hermione whispered.
"Hermione, do you know how much I love you?" Harry asked as they heard crying from upstairs.
Hermione looked up then looked at the clock. "Oh that's James Sirius waking up from his nap," Hermione said.
"I'll go get him as I change," Harry muttered, going upstairs. He went into the bedroom he shared with Hermione, changed and then went to the room that held his pride and joy, James Sirius. Carefully, he lifted James Sirius up from the bed and comforted the boy. When James Sirius was done crying, Harry went downstairs where Hermione was preparing dinner. He sat down with James Sirius in his lap as he started to eat the lasagna Hermione had prepared for dinner.
"So how was work today honey?" Hermione asked.
"The same old stuff. I can't believe you went to visit me at work. Some of the men there were staring at you in a way that made me feel uncomfortable," Harry said.
"Well, that's why I'm married to such a powerful wizard. You can beat up anybody who stares at me inappropriately," Hermione said, kissing Harry.
"MUMMY! DADDY!" James Sirius cried.
Harry and Hermione stopped kissing to look at their son. He was smiling happily and laughing. They grinned back at James Sirius then finished their dinner. When they were done, they sat around in the living room. Harry was still thinking about whether or not he should go to America and while he was thinking, he heard a pop. Harry looked up and saw his best friend Ron Weasley standing in the living room.
"Ron, you look wonderful!" Hermione squealed, giving Ron a hug.
"Nice to see you mate," Harry said, shaking hands with Ron.
"Umm, Hermione? I have a private matter I want to discuss with Harry," Ron said nervously.
Harry got up and led Ron into the kitchen. "What's up Ron?" Harry asked.
"Oh Harry, you know me and Susan Bones are dating right?" Ron asked.
"Yeah, you've been dating her for almost two years now," Harry replied.
"Well, I want to marry her," Ron said.
"Wow, that's great Ron," Harry said, shaking hands with Ron.
"The only problem is I really don't know how to pick a ring for her and how I should propose."
"I assume you want my advice on this matter."
"Yes Harry, please help me out."
"Well the first thing I need to know is how much are you willing to spend on an engagement ring?"
"I am willing to spend my entire fortune."
"Okay, so what you do is you buy a ring you know she will like. With Hermione, she loved diamonds and emeralds so I got her a ring with both."
"Hmm… Susan told me she likes rubies and sapphires."
"Now for the proposal part. There are several ways to do this."
"Harry mate, I want to propose to her in private."
"Well Ron, what you do is you take Susan to a place that has special meaning to the two of you. Maybe the place you went to on your first date. Maybe the place where the two of you kissed for the first time. Or maybe even Hogwarts."
"Are you sure that will work?"
"Ron, I proposed to Hermione on Hogwarts grounds by the lake because it was her favorite place to study and because it was where we first kissed. I also hear Lavender talking about how she would love a man who proposed to her in a place that had special meaning to both of them like the place where they had their first date."
Ron looked thoughtful for a minute. "Hmm… can you go with me to pick out a ring?"
"Ron, I'm leaving for America soon because of some evil wizard there."
"You mean another you-know-who type clown?"
Harry sighed then told Ron the story Conner had told him earlier that day. He also told Ron he did not want to go at first but decided to go. "So Ron, if you want I can go pick up a ring with you now," Harry said, looking at his watch.
"Umm, sure let's go mate," Ron said.
Harry went out to talk to Hermione who nodded and kissed him. He nodded to Ron and both of them apparated to Diagon Alley. They walked to a fancy jewelry store by Quality Quidditch Supplies and walked in. Harry stood by the door as Ron walked around to look at the different types of rings. Suddenly, a salesman walked up to Harry.
"Can I help you sir?" the salesman asked.
"Umm… my friend over there needs help," Harry said, pointing to Ron.
The salesman walked over to Ron. "Can I help you sir?" the salesman asked Ron.
"Umm… yes please. I'm looking for an engagement ring with rubies and sapphires," Ron said.
The salesman nodded and took out a set of dazzling rings. Harry went over to look and saw that Ron was interested in a gold ring with rubies and sapphires placed all over the band.
"How does that look mate?" Ron asked.
"It looks good," Harry said.
"I'll take that ring in a size 8," Ron said.
"Good choice sir," the salesman said, getting the ring that Ron had wanted.
Ron looked at Harry excitedly. "Mate, if she accepts, you're going to be my best man. Promise me that," Ron said.
"Allright Ron, I promise," Harry said.
When Ron had finished paying for the ring, Harry followed Ron back to the flat he shared with Susan. He shook hands with Ron again, got a kiss on the cheek from Susan and then he finally went home. When he got home, he saw Hermione writing on her desk. Hermione had decided to become a writer and she was writing about the adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron while they were at Hogwarts. He silently crept up to her and kissed the back of her neck.
"I'm home Hermione," Harry whispered.
"Oh Harry, what did Ron want?" she asked.
"Ron wanted to propose to Susan and he asked me for advice on how to propose then I went with him to pick an engagement ring."
"Are you going to bed yet?" she asked.
"Umm… there's something I need to tell you before I do."
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