Wildest Dreams

Long Story Short

"No more keepin' score now
I just keep you warm
No more tug of war now
I just know there's more
No more keepin' score now
I just keep you warm
And my waves meet your shore
Ever and evermore"
-Taylor Swift "Long Story Short"

Harry paced back and forth in the sitting room, thinking about what he had discussed with Draco and what Narcissa had said to him. He was going to marry Draco and spend the rest of his life with the man he loved. All he could think about was finding the perfect engagement ring. Something caught his eye as he continued to pace but he couldn't focus. Hermione was suddenly in front of him looking worried.

Hermione frowned. "Harry? Are you okay? What is wrong? How can I help?" She pleaded.

Harry finally acknowledged her presence. "Oh Hermione! Thank Merlin you're here! I need your help." He gave her a panicked look.

Hermione just stared at him dumbfounded. "Of course I will help you but I do not understand what has gotten you into this frenzy. Please explain."

Harry hugged her. "Bloody hell Hermione! I need to buy an engagement ring. Narcissa and I chatted and she thinks of me as another son. Then I talked to Draco and we talked about our future and becoming husbands." He rambled.

Hermione's eyes went wide. "Bloody hell is right! Harry, are you sure? It is a huge step and you have not been with Draco long."

Harry looked at her. "Of course I'm sure! This is the first time in my life that I've ever been this sure of something. I love him, Hermione. I can't see myself without anyone else but Draco. And if that's the case, why wait? I don't see the point in waiting after everything we've been through. I want my life to finally start on my own terms and Draco is everything I never thought I could have. Not too long ago I thought I wasn't going to survive the war and I did. After Ginny, I thought I was destined to never find love and actually keep it. Then that fateful day I visited the Manor happened and all of my doubts fell away. And it was all because of Draco. I know I sound like a mad man but this is literally the first time I've felt truly happy." He continued rambling.

Hermione had tears in her eyes. "Ohhh Harry! You deserve everything good in life and I am incredibly happy that Draco is that for you. I did not realise how deeply in love with Draco you were. I mean I knew that you were in love but not this invested in it. I saw you getting married but not this soon. With that being said though, I support you and of course I will assist you with getting an engagement ring." She smiled widely.

Harry looked at her nervously. "Would it be stupid to ask Ron to come along? I know we've had some rough times but this is such an important moment and it just doesn't feel right without him."

Hermione sighed. "It is not stupid at all. I completely understand why you want him here. I will owl him."

Harry shook his head. "No, I'll go to the Burrow really quick. You stay here. I'll be right back." He walked to the Floo and vanished as he said "the Burrow".

Harry landed in the Burrow and took Molly by surprise. "Oh! Harry you gave a fright!" She hugged him. "What brings to the Burrow, dear?"

Harry hugged her back. "I actually wanted to talk to Ron. Is he here? There's something I want to run by him."

Molly nodded. "Yes he's here. I'll go fetch him. Sit, sit."

Harry sat at the table and nervously waited for Ron. He got up once again and paced.

Ron appeared. "Hey mate! What's so urgent? Mum looked a bit peaky. Is everything okay? Did something happen?"

Harry bit his lip. "I know we were odds about who I was with but I didn't feel right about not having you come with me and Hermione. The thing is that I'm planning to propose to Draco and I would like it if you and Hermione went with me to buy a ring. I understand if you don't feel comfortable going with us since you aren't a fan of Severus or Draco but I still wanted to ask you just in case." He continued to pace.