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-Kris
Parental Permission
Harry had been lying in his room for hours with his mind racing as he tried to go to sleep. Ever since his talk with Ron earlier that night, Harry couldn't help but consider his future as well. As a younger child, Harry had always tried to shy away from thinking of the future, especially since the first time he heard the prophesy in fifth year and he learned his fate. But now that he had defeated Voldemort, he could finally plan that future that he hadn't known he would have. And like Ron, Harry realized that what was most important to him for his future was life with the one he loved. Slowly, Harry got out of bed and left his room. Deciding he should check on Teddy, he walked next door and peeked in to look in at the baby and was pleased to find him sleeping peacefully. Stepping back into the den, he glanced at the clock above the fireplace and saw that it was almost 4:30 AM. He almost turned back to go to his room, but decided to go on anyway. He really needed to talk to someone. Harry padded across the hard wood floor and stopped in front of the tall wood door. He reached for the door handle and quietly opened the door. Immediately he was met with the sounds of snoring, but Harry continued on into the room. He stopped next to the bed began to shake the red-head.
"Ron, wake up," he whispered.
Ron shot up in the bed with a gasp. "What? Work on essay. Read book. Study."
Harry laughed at his friend. "Ron, its me. I need to talk to you."
Ron blinked and tried to wipe the sleep out of his eyes. With a short wave of his hand, Ron ignited the candles in his room. "Harry?" he questioned. "What are you doing? What could you possibly need to talk about at 4:30 in the bloody morning?"
"I can't sleep. I…"
"Mate, please tell me you didn't wake me at this time of the morning because you can't sleep!" Ron interrupted.
Harry laughed nervously. "No Ron. Listen. I can't sleep because you made me start thinking, and I have realized that my priorities have changed too. Ron, I know that she is your sister, but Ginny is the love of my life and I want to marry her. And you talking about not wanting to fight anymore and just wanting a family of your own got me thinking and I realized that that's what I want too. But Ron, I don't know how to do all this. I mean…I know that I need to ask your parents, and you, and her, but do I ask your other brothers? And what about Hermione? I mean they are like sisters, and when you marry her they will be. And what do I do if your parents say I can marry her, but then Bill or Percy or George say no? Does that mean I don't get to marry her? Because I don't think I can live without her. And…" Harry stopped and looked at his best friend as he heard laughter float throughout the room. "What is funny about this Ron? I didn't laugh at you!" he defended.
Ron wiped a tear of mirth from his eye. "Yes," he agreed, "that is true. But I also didn't have a complete melt down either. Harry, just calm down for a second. Now, you know that my whole family loves you, and everyone will be extremely pleased that you want to marry my sister. And mate, seriously, it's not like we haven't been expecting it. Ginny has been in love with you since she was 10 years old. Even when she dated those other guys, I think we all secretly knew that she would end up with you. And while I have to say that it is a bit odd for me seeing as you are my best friend and she is my sister, I want you to know that I wouldn't put either of you with anyone else because both of you are wonderful people and you deserve each other. Besides, Harry, you and Ginny are raising a baby together. And even though Teddy isn't yours biologically, I know that you and Ginny care about him and love him as if he were. My mom wouldn't be nearly as comfortable with you and Ginny raising Teddy like you are if she didn't truly believe that your relationship was going to lead to marriage. No matter what any of my git brothers say, what really counts is that you and Ginny are perfect for each other and I know that you two will be together for the rest of your lives. Now please, Harry, calm down and go write an owl to my parents. I'm sure that you want to get their permission as soon as possible." Ron smiled.
Harry smiled brightly at Ron. "Thanks mate. You are the best!" With Harry rose and ran to his room to write one of the most important letters of his life.
HPGWHPGW
For the entire next day, Harry waited impatiently for that night after everyone had gone to bed. After his talk with Ron the night before, Harry sent out Hedwig to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and had received his reply this morning giving him permission to visit him that night. So, with anxiousness surging through him, he waited. Finally, that night at 9:30, Harry decided to lie.
"Hey Gin, I forgot that Dumbledore wanted to see me tonight. Why don't you go on and go to bed. You have finished your homework. I'll take Teddy with me. I'm sure Dumbledore would like to see him. I'll put him to bed when I get back."
Ginny looked at Harry with half amused and curious eyes. "Ok. That's fine Harry. I am kinda tired. But I can take Teddy. He is getting dozy anyway."
Harry shook his head. "No, it's fine. Dumbledore has been asking about him. I'm sure. Just go to bed, love. I'll see you in the morning. I love you."
Ginny yawned. "Ok. Tell him I said hello. I love you boys." With that, she gave both Harry and Teddy kisses on the head, and then turned toward her room.
Before her door was completely shut, Harry headed toward the door, stopping for only a second to grab Teddy's bag. He was a man on a mission. And now was his time.
HPGWHPGW
Less than 10 minutes since Harry had left Ginny, he and his god-son stood in the garden of the Weasley home. Finally, after a few minutes, Harry walked forward and knocked on the door. Mrs. Weasley opened the door beaming.
"Harry! How are you doing! And you brought little Teddy too! Aw, he has grown so much." Mrs. Weasley gave the young-man and baby a surprisingly gentle hug. "Now, come in, come in! Arthur is waiting in the living-room. Now come in and tell us what is going on."
"Ok." Harry walked in the door and put Teddy's bag in a chair at the kitchen table. He then walked into the living-room cradling the baby close to his chest. "Mr. Weasley? How have you been sir?"
Mr. Weasley smiled and stood when Harry spoke. "Harry, my boy, it is good to see you. And I see young Teddy is doing well as well, although he seems to have tuckered himself out. Why don't you take him upstairs? His crib is still there. Just put him down and then come back and we will talk."
Harry nodded. "That sounds good, sir. Madame Pomfrey told me today that he was all over the hospital wing. He probably just tired himself out. I will be back in a few minutes."
20 minutes later, after rocking Teddy for several minutes and getting him to sleep, Harry walked back downstairs into the living room of his girlfriend's home. "He is asleep now. Thanks for letting me put him down. The poor little guy was so tired."
Mrs. Weasley smiled. "It's no problem, dear. Now, you must tell us what you needed to talk to us about."
Harry momentarily lost all feeling as he tried to think of what to say, but he quickly regained his composure and began. "Mrs. Weasley, Mr. Weasley, as you know, Ginny and I really haven't been together that long. It was only about a year and a half ago that I acknowledged my feelings for her, and then with our separation during this past year, I know that we have not spent that much time as an actual couple. But, I know that I love her more than my own life. I have spent so much time doing what I felt like I should to protect her that I have actually missed out on our precious time together. And since I have taken custody of Teddy, Ginny has been by my side and it has made me realize that she is the one that I need to make my life complete. So, I have come to ask your permission to ask Ginny to be my wife. I know that we can not get married until after we graduate from Hogwarts, but I ask your permission to ask her. Once I know, once she is pledged to be mine, I can wait."
Harry looked toward two of the people he admired most in the world and waited for their answer. He waited as Mrs. Weasley wiped the tears from her eyes. He then looked over towards Mr. Weasley.
"Harry," the older man began. "Did you know that since the first time I saw you and Ginny together, just as friends, all those years ago… Did you know that I thought, 'they are lovely together. They will get married one day." But when I said that, I never imagined that the two of you would have to go through what you have to get to this point. Harry, I am honored that you want to marry my daughter. So, yes Harry, you may ask her." Mr. Weasley stood and walked towards Harry holding out his hand. "And Harry, I welcome you officially to our family."
The smile that broke across Harry's face was enormous. Harry stood and shook his future father-in-law's hand. He then walked over to Mrs. Weasley and wrapped her in a strong hug. "Thank you. Thank you so much. You two have no idea what you two have meant to me over the years and I can not wait to get to say that I am officially a part of your family."
Harry stayed and talked the Weasleys for a while, and then he, and Teddy, went back to Hogwarts. Harry has never been more excited to go home.
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