Lyra Potter: The Truth?
Luna Lovegood
I was approached today by Lyra Potter and her partner, who confirmed the rumours published in the Daily Prophet. Lyra is engaged, and has agreed to share some details with me, and subsequently with you.
I can officially reveal that Lyra's fiancé is Charlie Weasley, the man she kissed the day after You-Know-Who's defeat last May. They have been in a relationship since the Christmas holidays of 1996, and Charlie proposed in Romania just over a week ago. The couple refused to release more details of the proposal itself, saying that it is personal and a memory they want for themselves.
The ring spotted on Lyra's hand is an old ring, goblin crafted and worn by her mother, grandmother and great grandmother before her. It is a family heirloom and Charlie stated he felt truly honoured to give it to her, as she often wishes she has more memories of her parents.
They were dismayed to read of the rumours concerning their engagement, requesting that their private life remain private, allowing their time as a couple to be special and not constantly watched over.
They have also acknowledged that the public feels a need to know about their relationship, and have stated that they will tell the world when they want to, but their life should be lived as a family and not, as Lyra's school years were, food for the curious and bared open to the world.
Mr Weasley has therefore requested that you allow them their privacy, and in return they will, through myself, allow you some knowledge - I will therefore be publishing a photo of their wedding day in the Quibbler when it occurs.
Mr Weasley states that a date for their bonding has not yet been set, and when it is, although I will publish the date for all to see, the wedding will be private, allowing just family and friends to witness their marriage.
Only one detail has been confirmed, and that is that Lyra's godfather, Sirius Black, and her uncle, Remus Lupin, will both be accompanying her down the aisle as her sole connection to her parents.
Although speculation about the wedding and engagement will be rife, I, personally, beseech you to give the couple space when you meet them in public, and allow them their privacy.
Thank you.
A/N The picture I have for this story in the corner is sort of what I envisage Lyra as looking like on her wedding day - I haven't gone for an overly dramatic dress, partly because of my own preferences but also because of Wizarding fashion. Lyra is also wearing a certain Goblin Tiara...