AN: Ok, so, here is Neville and Hannah for Joelle8 and ILuvZarter.
Neville and Hannah
"Gran, today's the day!" Neville announced happily as he joined her before lunch.
"About time, Neville! Your father didn't take this long to propose to Alice. You've been courting this girl for years. I dare say she's given up hope on marriage. I'm surprised she's waited this long."
"I told you, Gran, she wanted to wait. She wanted to get the Leaky Cauldron under control. There was a lot to do."
"Oh, that's right," sniffed Augusta. "Shameful to have such a career."
Neville strode up to his grandmother, any fear or awe of her long gone. "There's nothing shameful in it, Gran, and I won't have you talking like that about Hannah. She'll be my fiancée soon, which will make her your granddaughter-in-law. I don't think I'll be staying for lunch." Neville turned to leave, but his grandmother grabbed his arm.
"I won't have you speaking to me like that."
Neville spun around to face his grandmother with flames in his eyes. "I'm not a scared little boy anymore, Gran. I'm a grown man. I led Dumbledore's Army in Harry's stead. I killed Nagini with Gryffindor's legendary sword. I'm partially responsible for killing Voldemort. As an auror, I am perfectly able to care for myself, and I'm certainly old enough to make my own decisions. I will not have you insulting my future wife, and I really don't care if you don't like it."
They stood eye to eye for a moment, with neither backing down. Augusta would never admit to anyone just how proud she was of him for the strength and conviction he was now able to show. He would make his father proud. She could, however, make sure he was fully prepared.
"You've spoken with her father, I'm sure."
Neville relaxed. He did not expect an apology, as Augusta Longbottom was never wrong, but she was showing effort. "Yes, I spoke with him about a week ago. He gave me his blessing."
"Good. And the ring?"
"I retrieved it yesterday from the vault. It's mother's."
Augusta actually had to work hard to keep the emotion from her voice. "Yes, that is the best choice. Very well. I suppose you're ready. You aren't going in those robes, though, are you?"
"No, Gran, I'll come back to change." Augusta nodded, knowing where Neville was going. She didn't exactly expect him to join her for lunch at this point. Neville turned and walked into the Apparition room that had been added during the war. It allowed for quick escape in case of an attack.
***St. Mungo's***
Neville signed in at the reception desk, then walked to the familiar ward. As ever, his mother gave him a gum wrapper. He had long since stopped hoping they held any hidden message, but still cherished them as the gifts they were meant to be.
He carefully herded Frank and Alice Longbottom to their respective beds and sat on a chair in front of them. They understood that something serious was going to happen, and sat quietly.
"Mum, Dad, I don't know if you understand what's really going on or not. But, I want to tell you anyway. I'm going to ask Hannah to marry me. I've brought her to meet you, remember? She's the blonde beauty." He smiled, and his parents smiled back.
"I'm asking her tonight. I hope you don't mind, but I'm giving her Mum's ring. It's the best one in the family. And, well, you're not using it right now." Neville briefly considered taking out the ring, but decided against it. He wasn't sure if his mother would recognize it as her own, and didn't fancy trying to get it away from her if she did.
"I need to go now, but I really wanted to let you know. Can I have a hug for luck?" Neville held his arms wide, and his parents returned the gesture, allowing him to give each of them a hug.
He gave his mother a quick kiss on the forehead before walking out of the ward and Apparating back home.
***A few hours later***
Neville nervously walked up to the Abbott home. This was a big night for him, and he didn't want to mess up at all. He rang the doorbell and waited on the step. Hannah's father opened the door.
"Hello Mr. Abbott, I'm here to pick up Hannah."
"Of course. She should be ready in a minute. Come on in." Neville walked in the open door, then just stood in the entry way. Mr. Abbott noticed this and smiled. "Are you nervous?"
Neville swallowed audibly. "Very, Sir."
"Well, don't be. I know my daughter is crazy about you."
"The feelings are mutu…" Neville trailed off as Hannah appeared at the top of the stairs. He scurried forward to meet her as she reached the bottom stair.
"You look gorgeous, Hannah."
Hannah blushed. "Thanks, Nev." They walked out the door, with Hannah stopping to give her father a kiss good-bye.
"Where are we going, Nev?"
"The Golden Wand."
Hannah gasped. "But that place is impossible to get into! How did you manage?"
"Well, I hope you don't think less of me, but I called in a favor that Harry said he owed me."
"You don't agree with him?"
"Nah, I was just doing what was needed at the time, but Harry swears it was really important."
"And you traded that for a dinner date?"
Neville smiled. "Yep, and I think I got the better end of the bargain." Hannah smiled, well pleased by his answer. They had reached the outer perimeter of the wards, and Neville Apparated them to the front entrance of the Golden Wand.
They were shown directly to their table, and were provided with wonderful service. Neville even led Hannah out to the dance floor for a few songs in between courses. As their empty dessert plates were vanished, Neville knew it was time for the big question.
"Hannah, may I have one last dance?"
"Of course, Nev." He walked Hannah out to the dance floor for the slow waltz, and led her through it perfectly. As the song was ending, Neville spun Hannah around before dropping to one knee. In a perfectly executed move that he had obviously practiced before, he also drew out the ring box. The instruments were instantly silenced, and the dance floor was suddenly clear of other people.
Neville took Hannah's hand and looked into her eyes. "Hannah Abbott, I have done so much already in my life, but the triumphs, failures, adventures, and terrors cease to matter when I'm with you. I couldn't care less about my past, as long as I have you in my future. You mean the world to me, and I can't imagine not having you in my life. Please, make me the happiest man in the world and agree to be my wife."
Neville pulled the ring from the box and held it to her left ring finger. As Hannah nodded down at him happily, momentarily incapable of speaking, he slid it on. The band instantly resized.
As he stood to hug her, the entire restaurant started applauding the happy couple. Neville gave her a short kiss and held her close.
"I love you, Hannah."
"I love you too, Neville."
Keep sending me your requests, I'll keep going with the pairings.
The pairs in the queue at the moment are:
Luna/Rolf
Bill/Fleur
Teddy/Victoire
Neville/Luna
Draco/Hermione
Rose/Scorpius
Sirius/Remus
Lucius/Narcissa (loving)
If you have any other pairings you would like to see, let me know and I'll add them to my queue.
