Disclaimer: All the Characters and places come strictly from J.K.R.'s mind. If they were mine, I wouldn't be typing this on my computer at home. The plot strictly belongs to me, that's it.

Chapter 4:

Save the Date

"Well, it will have to be sometime in the fall, because that gives us plenty of time to get everything that we need."

Hermione and Ron were still sitting at the kitchen table. They had finished their breakfast and washed the dishes. Now, they were discussing possible dates on which their wedding would be held.

"Well Hermione, its July now, but we have all of this month to start planning. If you wanted it in, let's say October, you'd have about three or four months to plan."

Hermione leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. Yes, October was the month that she had had in mind for the wedding, but looking at it now, there didn't seem to be enough time to do everything that needed to be done. She kept going over the list of things to be done in her head and it seemed to be getting progressively longer.

"Ron, I don't know how we are going to get everything done that needs to be done by October, but I'd really like to have it sometime during that month. It's so pretty during that time of the year, and I've always wanted to have my wedding then. So, let's try to set a date in late October, and get as many things done as possible."

"Alright then, if you're sure. I've been thinking and I'd like to have it on October 25th. This way, we have most of October to perfect the details. I few start now, I think that we'll be able to get most things done in time to make the day special. Why don't you owl your parents and Harry with the date to see if it cooperates with their schedules."

"Okay then, the 25th of October. Let me just find some parchment."

Hermione got up from the table and set off into her study. Crookshanks was curled in the corner playing with a muggle cat toy. Hermione's owl Capulet was in his cage on the desk in the corner of the room. Hermione shuffled through her desk drawers until she found two pieces of parchment and a bottle of her favorite navy blue ink. She sat down and began to write.

Dear Mum and Dad,

Hello! I hope that my letter finds you two well. I'm writing to inform you of a piece of good news. Last night, Ron proposed to me and I accepted! This morning we decided on the date. We were wondering if October twenty-fifth would be an acceptable date for the two of you. Please owl me back a reply with Capulet as soon as possible!

Love From,

Hermione

Hermione read through the letter twice before rolling it up and sealing it. Then she pulled the second piece of parchment towards her and started off a letter to Harry.

Harry,

Hello! How is your quest for Ginny going? You know, my advice still stands. Ginny has always been attracted to you, now shouldn't be any different! Just ask her out. I'm almost positive that she'll accept. I'm rarely wrong about these types of things. I didn't, however, write this to badger you about Ginny. Last night, Ron and I got engaged! (Finally, yes I know.) We set the date this morning. We were wondering if October twenty-fifth fit well with your schedule. I know that it might be hard for you to get off of work with your Auror schedule as hectic as it is, but we're giving them plenty of time to let you off. Please owl me back as soon as you can. My best regards to Hedwig!

Love From,

Hermione

Hermione sealed the letter and tied that, as well as the one to her parents to Capulet's leg. The owl hooted softly and then set out on his journey.

Capulet returned with replies early the next morning. Thankfully, both Hermione's parents and Harry found October 25th to be a perfectly acceptable date. Hermione dashed off a quick note to Ron letting him know that October 25th would be the day that they made everything official. Then, she decided to jump into a quick shower before heading off to work. On her way to the bathroom, Hermione caught a glimpse of the calendar hanging in her study. She quickly found a quill and walked over to the calendar, flipping the pages with her wand as she did so. When she reached it, the pages had flipped to the month of October. Hermione took the quill and wrote "Ron" on the block of the 25th. She felt that it was all that needed to be written. That one name was cause enough to save the date.