A/N: I don't own Harry Potter

This is for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Insane prompt challenge

345: Action – laughing so hard you cry

Word count: 447

She stared at the letter before bursting out laughing. Severus looked over the edge of his book at her. They were sitting in his chambers reading.

"And what, pray tell is so funny?"

"Marriage law," Hermione laughed. Severus shook his head. That stupid marriage law had managed to pass despite protests and now it was about to ruin his plans for his future. He had no interest in being forced to marry some idiotic witch.

"I fail to see the humor in being forced to marry some unfortunate witch who I will grow to hate."

"You could never hate me, sir," she commented with a smirk. He nearly snorted. She was the only witch he could even start to see a future with.

"What does that have to do with this infernal law, Miss Granger?"

"For the hundredth time, It's Hermione. They just sent me the name of the wizard I'm to marry. Haven't you gotten yours yet?"

"No. I cursed the window." She laughed again nearly falling from her chair. Severus raised an eyebrow.

"And with whom will you be sharing wedded bliss?"

She rose, walked over to him, and placed her letter in his hand.

"Read it," she ordered. He blinked but did as she commanded.

"Dear Miss Hermione Granger, this letter is to inform you of your duty under the new marriage law. The name of the wizard you are to wed is below," he paused.

"Keep going."

"As of today, you are officially betrothed to Potion Master Severus Snape." Hermione was laughing again and Severus had to reread the letter three times before he finally believed it.

"Me and you." Hermione nodded tears streaming down her face from laughing so hard.

"You can't even get red of me because of the marriage law."

"Apparently. Well, then, Hermione I guess there's only one thing left to do. Hermione Granger, will you marry me?" He pulled a ring box from his pocket.

"You knew," she whispered.

"No, I was going to marry you despite the law. We would have had to leave England..."

"I should say 'no' just to piss of the ministry, but yes, I'll marry you, Severus. I would have said 'yes' even if I wasn't matched with you. Even if we did have to leave England," she laughed. He smiled and pulled her into his lap.

"Now, do we tell everyone it's because of the law?"

"We tell them nothing! Let them figure it out for themselves," she stated giving him a mischievous smile.

"I love you."

"I love you too. It's still a stupid law." He nodded in agreement as she curled against him, summoned her book and started reading again.