Thanks to all the readers who are reading this. I also want to thank Aberdeen. Weasley for my first review and helping me when this story was in my head. I going to make this chapter longer then the first. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter but it would be awesome if I did.

Hermione took the letter from Mrs. Weasley's hand and gave her a small smile fort thanks. She looked around the room and noticed everyone was just staring at their letters . Everyone was waiting for someone else to go first. The suspense was killing her so Hermione open her letter and started reading.

Dear Hermione Jean Granger,

The Ministry of Magic has decided to form a new marriage law for all witches and wizards between the ages of 17- 30 who are not married or engaged. If engaged or married please notify the ministry with an owl immediately. All couples must be married in the next six months. In the first three years of marriage, the couple must have had a child. If any concerns or questions with the new law please be free the come done to the ministry. If you have a problem with your chosen spouse please come down to the ministry to discuss the issue with a ministry official. If any of the following rules are broken it may result in imprisonment for a unknown period of time in Azkaban. A letter of who your spouse is will came in the next 24 hours. We know most of you might dislike or disagree with this law, but it is to prevent the up rise of Lord Voldemort with the death eaters marrying purebloods to purebloods. Thank you for your corporation.

Ministry of Magic,

Kingsley Shacklebolt

Hermione couldn't believe it. She wondered who she would be paired up with. It made her nervous just thinking about. She looked up from her letter to see everyone else reading theirs. Hermione needed to take a walk to clear her mind. She went back up to Ginny's room. She picked a light blue long sleeved shirt and some jean shorts out her part of the closet and some undergarments from her Hogwarts trunk. Hermione grabbed her clothes and undergarments and went into the bathroom. She took a quick shower, brushed her teeth, and changed into her clothes.

She walked out of the bathroom bumping into George Weasley. Hermione fell into George knocking the breathe out of him. " Oh, I'm so sorry George. I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." Hermione apologized. George got up onto his feet and flashed a dazzling smile at Hermione, lending her his hand. "No worries Granger. I'm fine, but are you?" he asked her while pulling her up to her feet. " I'm fine and sorry again." Hermione walked away from the bathroom but she could still feel George's eyes on her. 'Weird' she thought to herself.

Hermione walked into the kitchen to see Mrs. Weasley discussing the new law with Mr. Weasley. She turned her head to the right and saw Harry, Ron, and Fred playing Exploding Snap but their hearts weren't really into the game. Ginny looked like a mess and Hermione understood why. Ginny is in love with Harry. She has been even before they met and now their relationship is being taken away right from under her. 'It isn't fair to either of them' Hermione thought to herself, 'Harry has been through so much and Ginny is one of the people that makes him happy. They both deserve to be happy.' Hermione walked up to Ginny and sat down next to her. " You alright?" she asked. Ginny looked at her best friend. "No not really." she replied. They just sat there and watched the boys play.

When Harry had lost he went straight away to his room(which was really Charlie's. he was just staying in it) saying he had to write a letter. He came back ten minutes later and gave his letter to his new owl Night. He was a black owl with bright brown eyes. Harry liked him, but Night could never replace Hedwing. He whispered to the owl and then it flew off. "Everyone can you please gather around into the kitchen. I have an announcement to make."

Hermione and Ginny shared a confused look before getting up and walking into the kitchen. Once everyone was in the kitchen Harry walked up to Ginny and took her by the hand. "Ginny I was going to wait until next week to do this but now feels like a better time." Harry said as he got down on one knee. Ginny's eyes widen and she started to tear up. "Ginevra Molly Weasley, will you marry me?" Harry finally asked and opened up a small wooden box with a ring. It was a beautiful yet simple diamond ring. Ginny looked at Harry with love in her eyes. Then she hit him gently on the arm saying" Don't call me Ginevra! But yes I'll marry you." Harry beamed with happiness and grabbed Ginny giving her a passionate kiss. Everyone left to give the newly engaged couple some privacy.

Hermione smiled to herself. At least her best friend and 'brother' are happy. Walking out of the door she started on the path to the lake not noticing someone following her.