-1Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. If I do, Harry would end up with Hermione, Ron with Luna and Ginny with either Draco or Neville.
RING! RING!
Hermione woke up to the phone ringing. She got up and looked at the digital clock on her bedside table. It was six in the morning. Who on earth would call me this early? she thought as she stood up. She put on her dressing gown and went downstairs and picked up the phone.
"Hello?" she said, sleepily.
"Morning love. Did I wake you up?"
It was Harry.
"As a matter of fact, you did. But I forgive you. Why are you calling this early? Is something wrong?"
"No. I just want to ask you for a favor."
"Go on."
"Will you tell Tonks that I can't come to the office today? I have a little business to take care of. I'll call her this afternoon and explain why."
"Sure. Why not?"
"Thanks Hermione. You're the best!"
Hermione giggled. "I know."
They hung up and Hermione proceeded to the kitchen for some breakfast. After eating some toast and drank some orange juice, she took a quick shower and got dressed for work.
Hermione apparated just outside the Department of Magical Law Enforcement where she and Harry are Aurors. Except that Harry wouldn't be there today. Hermione sighed and walked to Tonks' office, greeting fellow workers along the way. When she reached the head auror's office, (A/N: Tonks became the head auror after the war. Even though she is already married to Remus Lupin and have three children, she still preferred to be called by her maiden name) she knocked and waited for permission to enter.
When she closed the door, Tonks asked her why she's there first thing in the morning. "You see ma'am," Hermione began. "Harry called me this morning asking me to inform you that he cannot attend work today because he has some business to take care of but he will call you this afternoon for his explanation."
"I see," Tonks said. "Well, thank you then. You may go."
Hermione nodded and left the office and proceeded to her own. As she passed by Harry's office, she couldn't help but wonder what business Harry needs to finish. When she closed the door of her office, a pile of files on her desk magically appeared. She opened one and saw it was a record of Death Eaters that have escaped during the war. When will we ever capture all of those traitors? she thought to herself as she scanned the files. It's been five years and we still haven't captured all of them.
Hermione took a large, spiral notebook from her desk and began recording the date and place when a Death Eater was last seen, who have seen him and what were his duties to the Dark Lord. by the time she finished half of the pile, a bell rang, signaling lunch. She stretched her arms and proceeded to the lunch room.
As she purchased a ham and cheese sandwich and pineapple juice from the lunch lady, she spotted Melanie Caps, and auror-in training eating alone at a table for two. She walked up to her and asked, " Melanie, may I sit with you?"
"Of course Miss Granger," Melanie answered.
Hermione sat across from her and unwrapped her sandwich and took a bite.
"Just out of curiosity ma'am," Melanie began. "But why aren't you with Mr. Potter? Don't you both eat lunch together?"
"Harry's absent today so I'm alone."
"How about Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy?"
"It's their day-off."
"Oh."
After lunch, Hermione went back to her office and continued her work. At last, her work was done. When she got home, she saw a letter on her doorstep. Curious, she picked it up and opened it and read the short leader:
Hermione
I know it's your day-off tomorrow so I'm taking you out to dinner. I'll pick you up at seven. How does the Red Rose restaurant sound. I already made reservations so we wouldn't have a problem when we get there tomorrow night
Love,
Harry
P.S.
It's formal
The Next Day
Okay Harry, you can do this. Just relax. Harry paced back and forth. He's proposing to Hermione that night and he's really nervous. Meanwhile, Draco was busy making calls and making sure that everything is perfect that night while Ron is… well… Ron's just sitting on the couch, eating chocolate frogs. After the last call, Draco hung up and turned to his friend.
"I just called the manager of the Red Rose restaurant. He said-"
Draco paused. Harry was making him dizzy.
"Get a grip on yourself Potter! You'll be fine!" he yelled.
Harry stopped pacing but he's still fidgeting.
"Let me give you some key words Harry," Draco continued. "Pick her up. Propose. Get married. Have kids. Live happily ever after. Got it?"
Harry nodded, swallowing.
"Now go pick her up. Ginny and Luna are helping her get ready."
Harry apparated and left Ron and Draco to themselves. Draco took a deep breath while Ron stared at him, one eyebrow raised. Noticing this, Draco asked, "What?"
Ron chuckled. "Nothing."
"Then come on."
Ron popped the last chocolate frog in his mouth before apparating.
At Hermione's Flat
"You look beautiful Hermione," Ginny praised.
Hermione twirled around. She's wearing a simple but elegant midnight blue gown and a pair of black high-heeled sandals. A diamond necklace is found on her neck and a pair of dangling earrings on her ears. Her hair is on a tight bun behind her head with a few strands dangling on the sides.
"Harry will faint!" Luna said, giggling.
Hermione raised an eyebrow. "Shouldn't you two be home taking care of the kids?"
"No need," Ginny answered. "They're in good hands."
A 'pop' interrupted the three friends' conversation.
"That must be Harry," Ginny said. "I'll go talk to him while you two finish up. Okay?"
While Ginny was in the living room, talking to Harry, Luna placed the finishing touches on Hermione's make-up. At last, thy were done. When Hermione made her entrance, Harry's eyes opened wide. Hermione gave him her famous smile and Harry felt like the world is his.
"Ready to go Harry?" Hermione asked.
Harry nodded and extended his arm. Hermione took it and they waved good-bye to Ginny and Luna. Once the couple were gone, Ginny turned to Luan.
"Ready to go?"
Luan nodded and they both apparated
How is it? Good? Bad? Please Review. Harry will be proposing on the next chapter.