Chapter 22
Harry awoke to the fresh smell of coffee and padded downstairs. The house was quiet. He pushed open the door to the living room and saw Ron and Hermione asleep. Hermione was on the sofa, Ron in the armchair. A floorboard creaked under Harry's feet and Ron's eyes flew open. He stood abruptly, but quietly. He gestured for Harry to follow him to the kitchen. Harry slid the door shut behind him.
"Hermione was exhausted;" Ron said "She was really upset."
"And?" Harry asked, yawning.
"We, ah, kissed."
Harry's eyes widened. "Are you back together?"
"I hope so. I'll have to wait and see."
"Good. Thanks. For putting that potion in my pocket yesterday. I thought I was gonna die."
"Don't mention it." Ron told him, smiling.
"Guys?" Hermione said, opening the door. "Hi."
"Hey." Harry said. She swept over to Ron and wrapped her arms around him, kissing him on the lips.
"I told Harry." Ron said to her.
"I think it's brilliant." Harry said.
"Hermione," Ron turned to Hermione. He got on one knee. She gasped. "Marry me." He waved his wand and a box materialised in front of her. She took it, and opened it. Inside was a beautiful ring, with an amethyst stone embedded on it. "Ron, it's beautiful!" She slipped it on her finger. "Yes!" she squealed. "I'll marry you!"
The door opened and Hermione's parents came in. "Sorry we were out all night. Did you have a good evening?" Melinda said. Neil gasped at Hermione who was ecstatic in Ron's arms. "Hermione – Ron?"
"We're getting married!" Hermione said running to her mum and dad, hugging them. She held out her hand and showed them her ring. "Oh, Hermione it's beautiful!" her mum said. "Congratulations!" Neil walked over to Ron, shaking his hand, then kissed Hermione on the forehead. "I have to go get champagne!"
"Dad!" Hermione said loudly. "It's ten in the morning!"
"Good point. Well then we'll take you all out to lunch. Best restaurant in the town?"
"Yay!" Hermione exclaimed.
Harry stepped forwards and hugged Hermione tightly. "Congratulations." He whispered in her ear.
"Thank you." She hugged back. She ran back over to Ron and threw her arms around him.
Short chapter I know but I thought it would be nice to have a happy scene. But is Harry not entirely happy? I'll write the last chapter soon.