Chapter 4
"Ginny, Ginny, Ginny wake up." When Ginny opened her eyes, she saw that people that she loves surrounded her. She locked eyes with Harry, who was by her side looking positively scared. "Harry? What happened?" Harry looked to Madam Pomfrey who nodded, so Harry proceeded to tell her, "Well I was about to propose to you when you fainted. Are you alright?" Ginny thought for a moment and remembered what had happened. She covered her face with her hands. "Ginny are you okay?" Harry asked again. Ginny peeked through her fingers to look at him only. She moaned, "Yes, embarrassed but fine. Oh I can't believe I fainted. I am so sorry Harry." Harry sat next to her and pulled her hands away from her face, so he could look into her eyes. "Listen Ginny, there is nothing for you to sorry for. You simply reacted to a situation that was in front of you." He lifted her chin so she would look at him. "Of course I would have preferred that you hadn't fainted when I was about to ask you to marry me. You know some men make have taken offense to that." Ginny laughed and put her head on his chest. "That was a very beautiful thing that you did for me Harry. Do you still want to marry me?"
Harry laughed, "You bet I do, but let's do this the right way." Harry released Ginny, got on one knee and pulled the ring out of his pocket. He looked up at all the smiling people surrounding them, and then he looked into Ginny's eyes and said, "Ginerva Molly Weasley, Will you marry me?" Ginny looked to be in thought for a moment and then said, "Hmm, I don't know." "Hey" Harry lightly hit her on the arm. "Of course I will marry you!" and Ginny leapt into his arms. Everyone around them began cheering. Harry left a boulder lift off his shoulders. He had waited so long to ask her that and she actually said 'yes'. He was so happy. Finally after a moment Lizzy came over to them. Harry turned to her and smiled. They pulled her into their embrace. One of the twins broke the moment when he said, "Okay, enough of this mushy stuff. Let the party begin." And with the wave of a few wands the tent they were in lighted with pixies, food and table appeared and music began playing.
Madam Pomfrey gave Ginny a pepper up potion to help her feel better. Harry help her to her feet and they joined in the party. They had a wonderful evening. They ate and danced and talked to everybody there. Finally Molly and Arthur came over and sat with Harry and Ginny. Lizzy had fallen asleep on some chairs again, but they decided to leave her there for a while. Molly looked at Ginny and asked, "So tell us, have you decided what you want to do for work yet?" Ginny smiled, looked at Harry and said, "Yes, I have decided to go school to become a professor also." Her parents smiled and Arthur said, "We had a feeling that would be what you want to do. We spoke with Minerva and she has told us that with the experience you two have had, that you will only have to go to school for six months of basic training and six months of apprenticeship. Then you can apply for your positions."
Ginny and Harry were so happy. Harry knew what that meant, he would have to wait about three years for him and Ginny to get married. He was thrilled. Minerva walked over to the group at the table and sat down. Ron, Hermione, Neville and Luna joined them as well. Minerva smiled and said, "In about two years, we will have the lot of you back at Hogwarts it appears." All the young adults shared quick glances around the table. Minerva smiled and shook her head, "Well let's see. Mr. Weasley would like to become flying professor, Mrs Weasley is interested in the mediwitch position, Mr. Longbottom will be taking over Herbology, Miss. Lovegood will be taking over potions, Mr. Potter , Defense Against the Dark Arts of course, and the future Mrs. Potter, transfiguration. It will be rather interesting having you all back at Hogwarts."
Arthur smiled, " Harry May I have a word with you please?" Harry looked at Ginny who shrugged, then back to Arthur, "Sure. I will be right back guys." And he got up and walked with Mr. Weasley. After a few minutes Arthur turned to Harry and said, "Harry, I know Molly and I asked you to wait until after you and Ginny were working, before you got married, but we discussed it and we have agreed that you can get married as soon as she finishes her apprenticeship." Harry looked at his future father-in-law and smiled, "Really? Thank you Mr. Weasley, uh Arthur." Arthur patted Harry on the shoulder, "Harry, Ginny loves you and you make her happy. We know that she will do well as a teacher and that is why we decided this. Also because we believe that it would be better for Lizzy this way. Harry, Molly also told me she said it would be okay for Ginny to move into Marauders Inn with you now. Please keep in mind what else she told you about that." Harry blushed at this again, he didn't feel comfortable talking about this kind of stuff with Ginny's dad, but he knew he needed to put both her parents mind at ease. "Arthur, you don't need to worry about that. Ginny and I have discussed that already and we decided it was best for us to wait until after we got married." Arthur let out a sigh of relief and smiled at Harry. The two walked back to the group quietly.