4. ErnieSusan
"Marry me," Ernie says as the first explosion of chaos rings through the castle.
Susan looks at him incredulously. "What?"
He shrugs, an apologetic grin tugging at his lips. "We might die tonight. Best that you know where I stand."
She almost laughs at how inappropriate his timing is. Shaking her head, Susan pats his cheek. "Ask me again when we're not about to die."
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She visits him in St. Mungo's. His body is badly damaged by curse marks, but he still wears a smile like he's somehow above the pain.
"Marry me," she says, sitting on his bed.
His brows raise. "What?"
"You never asked me again, so I'm doing it for you. Marry me."
He reaches for her hand, thumb grazing her knuckles. "Yes."