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Chapter 12

Unknown POV

Ron's breathing hitched when he realised what he was about to do. There was no going back. Hermione turned around and faced Ron giving him a questioning look. For one thing when he called her back he practically screamed it to the world and deep down Hermione was anticipating that this would be it.

"I…I…err…well…I wanted to a…ask you a…err…a question."

Ron was moving his hands around trying to get his point across. Hermione was a little stunned. She was wondering how on earth one person could stutter so much in one sentence. It was kind of cute though.

"Okay."

Ron took a deep calming breath to try and settle his jumpy nerves. Hermione bit her lip.

"Well I was just wondering."

"What is it Ron?"

"You know that uh party coming up?"

Hermione's face lit up as she looked forward to his next sentence.

"Well I was wondering if you would like to go…with me?"

Her smile reached her chocolate brown eyes.

"As my, my, my date."

In the next moment Ron was bombarded by Hermione with a hug. She wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her head into his shoulder. He snaked his arms around her waist, savouring the way that they seemed to fit together perfectly. He lifted her off the ground and swung her in a small circle. Their smiles stretched wide across their faces and they were both wondering why it never happened earlier.

Ron reluctantly placed Hermione's feet back on the floor but didn't let go.

"Thank you." Ron felt Hermione's warm breath against his skin.

She drew away from the hug and instantly felt the cold without him.

"I have to go now."

"You do?"

"You'll see me later."

"Okay, see you."

Hermione pecked Ron on the cheek and unwillingly turned away and bounced down the stairs. Still smiling Ron walked into his room and busied himself with messing it up again.

Ginny's POV

I woke up to a beam of sun shining in through my open window. Damn sun! Damn window! Stupid Ginny for waiting for Hedwig to come back and falling asleep in the process! I thought about the day to come. Then it hit me…today was the party! I sat up and opened my eyes. I did it all to fast and it resulted in a world spinning and a headache.

I steadied myself before practically running to the bathroom. Hot showers were a commodity in my house and I wasn't in the mood for waiting for anyone else.

The feeling of hot water coursing down my back was reassuring and peaceful. I couldn't wait for today to come because this holiday had been to slow. The party was going to be my time to relax and enjoy. After washing my hair I turned off the taps and grabbed my towel. Getting ready would take hours, especially because I need to do Hermione's hair.

I walked into my room and was surprised to find Hermione's bed empty. Down stairs I heard the clatter of plates and cutlery. After getting changed into some shorts and a t-shirt, I ran downstairs to see who was up.

In the kitchen I was amazed to see everybody awake and eating breakfast. They were all showered and dressed.

"Morning Ginny dear."

"Hey mum. Why is everybody up so early?"

"It's not early, you slept in. besides we have a lot of work to do today."

Huh! I thought I was the first person awake and rearing to go. Boy was I wrong!

I sat down in between Fred and George who had wicked smiles on their faces. They were staring at Hermione and then Ron and then back to Hermione. My eyes widened in absolute shock. I don't know what came over me but I just started laughing. It was like I had all this built up emotion and laughter was the only way out. I fell off my chair and began crying with laughter.

My whole family was staring at me incredulously. After my little laughing fit subsided I attempted to get back into my seat. I lost my grip and toppled back onto the floor. Once onto my seat again I grabbed a sausage and a piece of toast and began eating. Everybody was still staring and I looked around the room. Each person around me had wide eyes and open mouths.

I shrugged.

"What? It was funny!"

"What was funny?" My dad looked at my questioningly.

"Ron finally asked Hermione out and she said yes." I pointed my fingers at both Ron and Hermione as if that would prove my point. "I'm surprised you guys didn't catch on earlier."

Everybody shifted their gaze to hermione and Ron while I escaped the confines of the kitchen to my room. I only had hours to get ready and I need all the time I could get.

Harry's POV

I watched Ginny escape the kitchen and run up the stairs. She could sure get the attention away from her if she wanted. Maybe that would in handy for us.

After everyone had finished breakfast I helped clear the table then do the dishes. I was in a joyful mood. My mind was set on the plan and nothing else.

Ginny's POV

It was past midday and Charlie had arrived with Mollie during lunch. Straight after the table was cleaned I grabbed Hermione's hand and Mollie's. Mollie grabbed Fleur's hand and Hermione took Tonks'. Together we bolted upstairs to get ready. Mum decided she would help downstairs and get ready after.

Once inside my room we sat Hermione down and began instantly. We were certain she would take the longest and then she could help with the rest of us. We began with her make up, and then moved to do her hair. It was up in a bun with some loose strands hanging around her face. She looked magnificent and she hadn't even gotten changed yet. I bet she didn't even realise how beautiful she actually looked.

We quickly pushed Fleur into her seat after we had finished with Hermione. Her natural beauty shone so we didn't need much make up. After putting it on lightly we discovered that she truly and honestly didn't need something done to her hair. It was amazing to say the least.

Tonks was next, fanning out her bright purple hair that was sure to clash with her dress. Fleur mentioned that fact and Tonks scowled. Apparently it didn't matter whether it clashed or not, her hair was staying purple. Fleur grunted but then continued with the make up. Personally I loved Tonks' hair and I agreed that she shouldn't change it.

That left Mollie and me but Mollie said she didn't want any make up done. We weren't having that after all this trouble everyone was going to look their best and Mollie was going to behave. After practically tackling her into the chair Tonks conjured up a rope and we tied her to it.

"It's inevitable Mollie, face the facts."

"I'll get you one day for this I assure you."

"Believe me; you'll thank me for it." I smiled sweetly and swung her around to face the mirror. Then we began her make over.

She stared at the mirror in awe at her reflection. Sometimes people just think so little of themselves. Geez!

I was next and I eagerly sat myself down wondering what Fleur had in store for me since she was already dressed. She was to do my hair and makeup while everyone else got changed. Hermione was dressed and helped where she could but there wasn't much she could do. Tonks was trying to find her misplaced dress and Mollie was getting changed in the corner.

I smiled to myself at what Fleur was wearing. I found it and deemed it absolutely perfect for the occasion. Her dress was silver and reached to the floor. It was strapless and below her chest was a line of sparkling diamonds that shimmered when she moved. On the back above the diamonds was a criss cross pattern. She looked absolutely marvellous which was easily attainable by Fleur, but that didn't stop it being amazing. She would practically knock Bill dead.

She turned me around in the chair to face her.

"You zall not zee until I am finized."

After applying my makeup she went behind me to do my hair. I could see my room stretched out before me. The smiling faces that surrounded me were excited and exceptionally happy. Mollie was smoothing out her dress to make sure it was perfect and Tonks was changing after finally locating her missing dress.

Mollie was wearing a cream knee length dress that fit her curves perfectly. It had thick strap and was low cut. On the back a hexagon that was angled to look a bit like a diamond was cut out. Lace circled the bottom and she still didn't seem too happy about it.

"Mollie you look beautiful. I'm sure that Charlie will ask you to marry him once he sees you today." She smiled wryly at that comment but continued trying to make it look better. I chuckled at her insecurity.

Tonks was finally changed and deciding her hair colour because she wasn't sure. She stuck with the purple and shrugged obviously trying not to care that much. She was wearing a cute delicate turquoise number with a thick waist belt and the rest flowing down above her knees. She had thick straps and although the hair clashed her eyes stood out and shone. She smiled content at her reflection.

"Ginny you're done."

"Thanks Fleur." I got up and rushed to my closet quickly getting changed. Once I had finished making sure everything was perfect in my reflection I turned around to find everyone had left my room apart from Hermione and me. She smiled a genuine smile and I returned the favour.

"Ginny you look amazing."

"Not as good as the girl in front of me."

"Well are you ready?"

"I'd be ready for Harry but I really don't think I want me feet trampled by Neville."

We both laughed joyfully and then walked out of the room together.

As we took each step we could hear the music get louder and louder until we were in view of everyone. No one had yet to go outside where the main party would be taking place. I could see all of my family and friends. Then I turned to Hermione and we both nodded.