Chapter 11

Harry awoke, feeling the happiest he had ever felt. He felt as if he could conquer Voldemort again and Lucius Malfoy many more times. Everyone was already up. He stumbled his way to the kitchen, to find Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and Mr. and Mrs. Granger having breakfast. Ginny entered and the beast in Harry's stomach cheered. Ron and Hermione followed.

"That worked out better than I could have hoped for, well done Harry and Ron!" exclaimed Mr. Weasley

"Oh, I always have loved a bit of romance," sighed Mrs. Weasley. "So now, you'll really be my son." The Grangers beamed at the four fiancés.

"How did you work that all out so well?" questioned Hermione

"Well, a couple nights ago Harry and I asked sat down and had a nice chat with my parents and my future in-laws. It was right before Ginny arrived on the train, and you were shopping for a new book.

"That's why you wanted me out of the house!" said Hermione. "You were dropping hints all day." She laughed.

"We had previous information that the siege was going very well," said Harry, "and the after party would be opportune. Naturally, Ron and I wanted to synchronize the asking. It was Mr. Weasley's idea for everyone to come running, but his original plan only included the Weasleys and Grangers. But Fred told Alicia, who told Angelina, who told Oliver, who, well you get the idea.

"So, let's set a date for the joint wedding,"

George emerged from behind a wall, "Ron's elbow can marry Hermione's knee."

"What?" came the reply.

George looked around at the confused faces staring at him. "Joint wedding," he said rubbing his elbow.

It was the stupidest thing Harry had ever heard, but also one of the funniest. It took several minutes for everyone to stop clutching their sides in mirth.

"So back to the date," said Mrs. Granger.

"How about Easter time?" said Ginny.

"Perfect!" said Mrs. Weasley, "this will be much more fun than Bill and Fleur's wedding."

"Now Mum," said George, " do you think Bill and Fleur would like to hear that?" raising his eyebrows.

"Because it's two couples," assured Mrs. Weasley quickly, perhaps too quickly. "The Weasley family is going to be growing so much."

The door opened and Bill walked sleepily in. "Well, it's going to be growing one more than you think. Fleur just found out she's going to have a baby, and we've decided to name her Victoire." Mrs. Weasley shrieked in joy

"I'm going to be a grandmother."

"Oh no," said Ron disappointed. "I can't wait that long for the wedding." Hermione and her parents laughed.

"Oh Ronald," teased Hermione, "you're so cute, besides you should do it for your little sister. I'm sure she's not quite ready to be married yet." Ron grinned and put his arm around Hermione and Harry did the same with Ginny. They were the happiest people in the world.