The day finally approached, today Draco would propose to Ginny. The plan at hand was fairly simple, Hermione would spend the day with Ginny, a little girls day out, keeping her away from Draco and Harry as they set up for Dracos night.
Draco had decided on a simple, very romantic dinner, at Malfoy manor for the two of them. His mom was spending the the night with his aunt Andi so he had the house to himself. Harry would be cooking the meal, a fact Draco was very, very thankful for.
Harry had been always fond of cooking. From his time with the Dursleys, even though they forced him to cook, it was one of the things he had enjoyed. Of course, over the years, he had became more and more skilled at it and with growing expertise in it, he only began to like it more.
"So when did they say they would be back?" Draco asked, nervously walking around the kitchen.
Harry chuckled and replied, "She said at about six tonight. Honestly Draco, calm down. Everythings going to be fine. It'll be perfect. I promise."
Draco nodded and attempted to calm down. After a few seconds of figiting in his seat, he rose from his chair and began pacing around the kitchen once more.
"Where did Hermione say she was taking her?"
Harry rolled his eyes and began running through the plan for what felt like the hundreth time that morning.
"Shes taking her to that little spa in diagon alley, can't quite remember the name, then they're going to lunch, and then they'll be doing a bit of shopping. Now sit down so I can concentrate."
Harry returned to his task, not able to contain the smile on his face. It was weird seeing Draco like this. Sure over the year or so they've been friends, hes seen Dracos soft side, even his sadder side, but he had yet to see him so excited before. Harry was very happy for his friend, glad he found the one he could spend the rest of his life with.
"So, Harry." Draco started, until Harry cut him off.
"Honestly Draco, we've beem through it time after time. It'll be fine."
Draco let out a chuckle, "No Harry, I wanted to ask you something." At Harrys raised eyebrow, he continued. "Do you think you're ready? I mean to spend the rest of your life with the same woman."
Harry pondered this. In all honesty he felt that he was. He had, in his eyes, the perfect woman. He truly couldn't see himself spending his life with anyone else.
"I do." He replied.
A smirk crossed Dracos face as he continued, "With hermione?"
Harry sighed. He should of saw that coming. "In all honesty? Yes. I really do. I know shes the one I want to spend the rest of my life with."
Draco laughed, he knew this all already but he still loved to give Harry a hard time.
"So, wedding bells soon then?"
Harry rolled his eyes, "I don't know. Our romantic relationship is still pretty new. Plus, we have our apprenticeships starting soon, theres just alot going on."
Draco nodded in agreement. "Good point. Just don't keep her waiting too long Harry. We all know Grangers one woman who knows what she wants."
They shared a laugh.
"Wouldn't dream of it Draco.
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"This feels so good.." Let out ginny.
The two girls were curently getting messages. Hermione took some convincing, but once it started, she began to quickly enjoy it.
"It just feels like all of my tensions just floating out of my body." Sighed Hermione. "I don't think i've felt so stress free... ever."
Ginny chuckled. It was quite new to see Hermione so carefree, and she was quickly becoming fond of it. During their years at Hogwarts together, Hermione was constantly stressed. She knew why, there was no debating she had the right to be, but she was glad her friend was finding peace in her life.
"Its nice isn't Hermione?" Ginny questioned.
"Yes. I must admit its very, very relaxing."
Ginny chuckled. "No, I meant us both finding someone we love? I mean, you found yours year ago, you two were just too stubborn to notice it."
Hermione rolled her eyes, "It is. You and Draco though. Its quite odd how things changed."
Ginny had to agree. If you asked her at the start of last year how she felt about Draco, she would of laughed in your face, and probably have hexed the person asking for wasting her tme.
"It really is. In just few months Draco went from being one of the people I disliked most in the world, to becoming one of the people I couldn't live without."
Both girls let out a sigh. For the first time in their lives they were both content with where thier love lives, and careers were going.
"So, when do you start your new job Ginny?"
Ginny would be helping her brothers, Fred and George, run their rapidly increasing chains of joke shops. They had joked about how a womanly touch would sky rocket their buisness, and Ginny was more than happy working with her brothers.
"Next week. I wanted to enjoy a little of the summer before diving head first into work. Theres lot of work to be done though, new shops are popping up everywheres. Those boys are amazing at marketing their products, thats for sure."
Hermione nodded in agreement. For two people who spent nearly their entire lives joking around, they sure knew how to run their buisness seriously.
Time passed, the two chatted back and forth about random things. Their messages finished and both girls rose from the tables and began dressing.
"Where should we go for lunch Hermione'?" Questioned Ginny.
A smirk came across Hermiones face. "How about the cafe?"
Ginny nodded in agreement. "Sounds wonderful."
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"Have you told your mum about your engagement?" Questioned Harry.
He was still hard at work on Draco and Ginnys dinner for that night. We wanted every single part of it to be perfect.
"As if I could keep anything from her. I love my mother Harry, but lets admit it, shes nosey. She loves to be in the knwo. She always has."
Harry chuckled, and nodded in agreement. "How did she take it?"
Draco let out a snort. "She was all for it. She loves the idea of me having a woman around who can always keep me in my place."
They shared a laugh. Harry could only imagine how Molly Weasley would react to the news of Draco and Ginnys proposal. If Draco thought Narcissa overreacted, he was in for a surprise.
"I'm shocked Potter. It actually looks quite good and it smells wonderful."
Harry rolled his eyes. "I have other talents, then taking down dark lords Malfoy."
"Ever so modest Potter?"
They once again broke into laughter. Once they calmed down, Draco looked at Harry.
"Really though Harry, I'm so thankful for what you and Hermione are doing. i don't think I could of pulled it off with out the two of you."
Harry smiled. "No problem Draco. You and Ginny are two of our best friends, we're only too happy to help. its our pleasure, honestly."
Draco smiled it return. He never knew he could grow this close to epople, but he was happy that he had been given a second chance.
"Thanks." He said simply.
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Beofre they knew it, the clock had it six P.M.
Dinner was all set up. Draco had to admit, Harry had outdone himself. Everything looked amazing.
Harry had left about an hour earlier to get ready for his night with Hermione. Draco had showered and gotten himself ready, slowly awaiy Ginny.
Draco was pacing around the table, nervously, when he heard a knock at the door. He walked swiftly to it and opened it, revealing Ginny.
She looked wonder, Draco though. She wa in a sleek black dress that made her curves stand out.
Draco went to greet her, but found it hard to speak. HE motioned for her to enter. She did and he lead her to their table.
Upon entering Ginnys eyes went wide.
The room was covered in candles, surrounding their table. The table was set with a white table cloth that made everything on it just seem to pop.
"Wow," she said breathlessly. "It looks amazing Draco."
He smiled back, looking at her fondly. "Thanks. I had alot of help though. Harry cooked everything, so if its awful, you can blame him."
They shared a laugh. Draco led her to her seat, pulling out her chair. Ginny smirked at him.
"Such a gentleman."
He gave her a goofy grin. "I try M'lady."
Draco took his seat and the two began to dig in.
Harry had prepared quite the meal. Smoked chicken, with potatoes and steamed vegetables. They each had a light cesar salad on the side.
They ate, talking back and forth, but overall just enjoying the company of each other. After they finished, Draco looked at her, nervousness etched all over his face.
"Quite goodwasn't it? The meal I mean."
Ginny laughed. "Yes, Harry really out did himself."
She looked at Draco, notcing that something was wrong.
"Draco, are you okay? You barely said anything during dinner and you've had this distant look on you all night. Did I do something wrong?"
His eyes went wide at this. "Merlin no Ginny. Never. You're perfect."
She smiled at him. "Then what is it?"
Now or never, Draco thought. He stood from the table and walked over to ginny. He looked into her eyes and took both of her hands into his. He dropped to one knee, never breaking eye contact.
"Ginny, I know we haven't been together very long, but you've made me so much happier than anyone else I've ever known. I never thought that I could love someone as much as I love you. What I'm trying to say is, That if you'll have me, will you be my wife?"
Ginnys eyes went wide, her jaw falling slightly open.
Silence feel on them for a moment, Draco becoming worried. Until, Ginny shot forward and pulled him into the tightest hug she had ever give.
"Yes, Draco. I'll marry you."
They pulled back after a second, large smiles on each of their faces.
The two of them moved foward slowly, until they caught eachothers lips.
They ahd shared many kisses before, but this was the first kiss that ever promised that they would be together. Forever.