Ron's Declaration of Love

"Hermione, I've been reading this book"

"A Book? You?" Hermione raised an eyebrow at her redheaded friend.

"Yeah - a guide to love"

"You really need that?"

"Well it helped me clear up a few questions and stuff" Ron said defensively.

"Such as?" Hermione set aside her homework on the table and put all of her concentration on Ron.

"I've been having feelings for somebody. Would you agree with the book when it says that if you find somebody you care for deeply, love without question and..." Ron paused to check the book, "... Would lay your life down to save, have been on lots of dates that you should kiss them and ask for their hand?"

"Its a bit old fashioned a view, but I guess so" Hermione said - her voice was tinged with curiosity.

"Great" Ron closed the book, lowered his eyes for a moment as he took a deep breath to steady himself and then looked directly at the person he loved above all others. "Harry, will you marry me?"