Author's Note: Hey everyone! Sorry, I know it's been soooooooo long since I've updated, but here's a new chapter! And by the way, Harry94Ginny you can definitely have a cookie!
Harry continued to hold Ginny close as the music played. It was obvious that the Weasley brothers thought it was a bit too close, but Harry didn't change the way they were dancing at all. All of the guests were either mingling together, eating, or dancing. Hermione was now sharing a dance with Mr. Weasley and visibly enjoying herself. Ron was on the sidelines watching his new wife and eating a plate full of food. Harry laughed to himself. No matter what the occasion, you could not keep Ron away from food.
The song ended, and Hermione gave Mr. Weasley a hug then went over to Ron. She sat down beside him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. The tips of Ron's ears went a little pink and he grinned. This time, Harry laughed out loud. Hermione always had this affect on Ron and could distract him from whatever he was doing… even eating.
Harry and Ginny went over and joined them. Ginny sat beside Hermione and soon enough, the two girls were deep into a conversation that no man on earth would be able to understand, so Harry and Ron went to get more food.
"So, you liking married life so far?" Harry asked. Ron grinned and said, "Yeah, I am. 'Course I've only been married for a half hour, so ask me again in a few years."
Harry laughed. "Yeah, I'll bet that you'll like the honeymoon even better."
Ron then shot Harry such a deadly glare that it made Harry laugh even harder. Since this obviously wasn't the desired effect, Ron just shook his head and began to laugh along with Harry.
"You know mate, I bet I will enjoy the honeymoon," he said.
Harry and Ron talked a few more minutes about which Quidditch teams should go to the World Cup and then discussed the Quidditch teams in general. They rambled on this topic for a few more minutes before going back to the table with loads of food. Hermione and Ginny looked up from their conversation as the boys sat down.
"Where'd you two disappear to?" Ginny asked. Then she saw the four plates piled to their limit and said, "Never mind, I'm starving!"
They all laughed as Ginny took her plate from Harry and dug in. "Guess it runs in the family," Hermione said. Ron rolled his eyes and handed Hermione her plate and they all started talking and eating.
"So where exactly are you two going on your honeymoon?" asked Ginny.
Hermione thought for a minute and said, "Well, we haven't completely decided yet, so I'm not exactly sure."
Ron swallowed the food that was in his mouth and said, "I don't care where we go, really. Just as long as they have really good food."
Hermione gave him a reproachful look, but laughed anyway. "I guess we could try Paris then. It's a beautiful city and yes, they have really good food too."
Ron smiled and clapped his hands together. "Alright, Paris it is."
Harry smiled. He knew that Ron didn't care about the food, he just cared about Hermione and wherever she wanted to go, he would go. But then again, thought Harry, the food is probably a plus too.
"Alright then, now that we've decided where we are going, you tell us where you two lovebirds will be going on your honeymoon." Hermione said.
Harry looked at Ginny. He honestly had no clue. "So, um, where do you want to go?"
Ginny thought about it for a second and said, "Well, I like Hermione's idea. We should go to Paris."
Harry didn't see anything wrong with Paris, especially if Ginny was there with him. Plus, they had good food. "Paris sounds good to me," he said.
Everyone agreed on their plans and then not long after, Ron and Hermione started opening gifts. Harry and Ginny smiled; they would give them their gift last. The new couple got several household things along with some books and other miscellaneous items. When they were done opening them, Harry stepped up and gave Hermione the tiniest box out of all of the presents they had gotten.
Hermione held the box in her hand and gave Harry a huge smile of thanks then took off the lid with her other hand. When she saw what was inside, she dropped the lid and put her hand to her mouth. Harry could see a few tears welling up in her eyes and smiled. He knew she liked it. Ron noticed Hermione's reaction too, so he leaned over to see what was in the box. When he did see it, his expression matched the time when he saw Harry kiss Ginny in sixth year.
Both Hermione and Ron sat there in silence for a moment, while the guests began to stir anxiously and whisper among themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and all of the Weasley brothers gave Harry and Ginny curious looks, but they just smiled mischievously. Finally Ron looked up.
"Harry…." he started, but Harry wouldn't let him finish.
"Listen, it's a gift and I hope you'll like it," Harry said firmly. He knew exactly what Ron was thinking; he was thinking that it was too much, but it wasn't. It was the perfect thing.
Hermione looked up and had a weak smile on her face. "I don't know what to say."
Ginny laughed. "Thank you will do."
Hermione laughed then jumped up and gave Ginny a huge bear hug. The two girls hugged each other for a while and then Hermione gave Harry a hug that was just as big. Ron followed Hermione's actions by getting up and hugging his sister and best friend. The other guests were still whispering impatiently about the tiny box and finally George spoke up and said "Ron, will you and my new sister please show us what's in the box already?"
Hermione smiled and picked up the box off of her chair and took out its contents. She turned around and held up a key. George stood there confused for a moment, and then a look of apprehension came onto his face. "You bought them a flat!"
Harry and Ginny smiled. "Yeah, we did," Ginny said in a very manner of the fact tone.
"Thank you both so much!" gushed Hermione. She was absolutely beaming and Ron was obviously extremely happy too.
"Well, you two deserve it. After all, you are our best friends," Harry said.
Soon after, the party came to a close and most everyone went home. Only the twins stayed behind, because they were passed out on the couch and snoring very loudly. Harry and Ginny went back into the Burrow and Harry sat down in a chair. He had just gotten comfortable when he heard Ginny say, "Aw, Harry, look at them. Isn't it sweet?"
So, most unwillingly, Harry got out of the chair and went into the kitchen and stood by Ginny. She was looking out of the window and watching something with a smile on her face. Harry looked out of the window too and saw Ron and Hermione dancing together, even though there was no music. Hermione still looked beautiful in her wedding gown and Ron was absolutely glowing. He twirled her around and Hermione laughed. Harry watched his two best friends for another minute or so, and then turned his attention to the red head beside him. She had changed out of her bridesmaid dress and was wearing and old pair of pants and a t-shirt, but she was still beautiful. Harry leaned down and kissed her. When they broke away Ginny looked at him and asked "What was that for?"
"Do I need a reason?" Harry asked.
Ginny pretended to think for a while. "You know what? I think I like it better when you don't have any reason at all."
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Hermione and Ron were going to leave for Paris in two days and they spent the night at their new house, but they arrived at the Burrow early the next morning to find Harry staring at The Daily Prophet. He only looked up when Ron sat down beside him.
"You're not going to believe this." Harry said.
"What aren't we going to believe?" Hermione asked, while sitting down on Ron's lap. Harry handed them the paper and both of their jaws dropped open. The top headline on the paper read 'War Heroes Wed In Quiet Ceremony'. There was a picture of Ron and Hermione at the altar right beside it.
"How did they get that picture?" Hermione asked in a flabbergasted tone.
"I dunno. I didn't see any reporters or cameras, unless they were being used by family members," Harry said.
The article that followed was short, but it had details of the simple ceremony, Ron's speech, and how Harry and Ginny had bought the house. It also had a short paragraph that noted how Ron and Hermione had both been involved in the war and summed their part of the battle up. The article wasn't bad or didn't have any negative points so Ron and Hermione decided that they didn't mind too much; what really shocked them was the writer.
"Rita Skeeter. I knew that she was there, but I just figured that she accepted the invitation we sent her. I never thought she would write an article about it." Hermione said simply.
Ron looked at Hermione in a puzzled way. "Wait a minute, since when did we invite her?"
Hermione shrugged. "Oh, I don't know, I just sent her one to be nice."
Ron rolled his eyes. "Yeah, well, if we made front page, just think what they'll do for Harry and Ginny's wedding."
Harry hadn't thought of that, but now, thanks to Ron, he was thinking of it. He put his head on the table and groaned loudly.
A/N: So…. What did ya think? Hope you liked it! And I would love for you to review!