Harry Potter Imagines

Christmas Surprises - George Weasley

Setting: Takes place during Christmas after the Deathly Hallows

Word Count: 1250

A/N: We're just going to pretend Fred wasn't killed :(

This Christmas felt especially important to you. You were more grateful than ever for the family you had developed over the last years at Hogwarts. Molly and Arthur had accepted you into their family from the first moment George informed them that he was in love with you - something that you could never repay them for.

Three years later and you were still as happy with him as you were in the very beginning. His siblings had become your own, his friends yours. Fred was your closest friend, other than Hermione. This Christmas you were more appreciative of how much you truly had. George or yourself could have been killed the night that Voldemort attacked Hogwarts. Fred nearly died, and he would have if you hadn't been at exactly the right place at the right time.

As you laid in bed beside George, admiring his features as he rest peacefully - you felt your heart swell - letting yourself realize just how much you loved him. You couldn't help but wonder when he was finally going to ask you to move in together. You guys had been talking about it for a while now, but he had yet to officially ask you. You'd stayed over his apartment the last two nights in a row, each night he'd ask you to stay again, not wanting to sleep without you. You felt like it would be any day now, but the wait was killing you. You wanted to start your life with him, already.

You slipped out of bed as silently as possible, pulling your silk robe on and making your way downstairs. You prepared some coffee before standing in front of the big Christmas tree in his living room. The colorful lights lit up the dim room, a peaceful feeling radiating off of them. It was very early in the morning, but Molly insisted that everyone come over her house first thing in the morning for presents. Each year you were endeared and honored that she made sure that you knew that she expected you there too.

A pair of arms wrap around your waist as you are lost in thoughts, startling you slightly as you sip on your coffee. "Mornin love." George mumbles in your ear, pressing a tired kiss to your cheek. You lean into his touch, letting his warmth envelope you.

"Merry Christmas..." You mutter, looking over your shoulder at him with a lazy smile. He grins back at you, pressing another kiss on your cheek.

"Merry Christmas, Y/N." He whispers, his hands pulling you closer against him. "Close your eyes." He mumbles into your ear. You smile excitedly and raise a brow at him. "Just do it. I have a present for you." You do as your told, allowing him to take the mug out of your hands. You feel his warmth leave you when he walks away. You listen curiously, mentally trying to guess what he might have gotten you. You hear him take a deep breath, the silence in the room making you nervous. George was rarely quiet.

"Okay... Open." He mutters, and so you do.

You turn around to face him, only to see that he is on the floor. More accurately, on his knee... A gasp escapes your lips as you stare at George kneeling in front of you, one hand holding a velvet black box. Tears well up in your eyes as your hands cover your mouth, staring at him in shock. You were not expecting this at all.

"Y/N... you make me happier than I have ever been.. When I thought I lost you a few months ago... I realized that I cannot live without you. Please, will you marry me?" His eyes are wide with hope and anxiety as he looks up at you. A sob escapes your lips and you nod your head, throwing your arms around him as soon as he stands up. "Yes! Yes! Of course!" He lifts you up into his arms and spins you around, letting out an excited chuckle. You pepper his cheeks with kisses as tears of joy fall down your face.

"I love you so much!" You exclaim as you cup his cheeks, leaning your forehead against his. He carefully sets you back on your feet and moves back just enough to take your hand. You hold it up for him as he removes the ring from its box, taking hand in his own larger one and sliding the ring onto your finger. Another excited laugh escapes your lips as you watch, smiling from ear to ear. George leans in and presses a slow kiss to your lips, pulling you in by your hips. You hold him close by his broad shoulders as you lose yourself in the kiss.

"I love you," He mumbles when you part, grinning down at you.

"I love you." You respond, quickly wiping away a fresh tear. He places his hands on both of your cheeks, brushing the tears away with his thumbs.

"My beautiful bride." He grins, making you laugh happily again.

"I'm so excited!" You exclaim, leaning your head into his chest as he hugs you close.

You arrived to the Weasley house a little late since George drug you back to bed after he proposed. You hurried up to the door, rapping a quick knock on the wooden door before entering, George following close behind with an armful of presents. "Y/N!" Molly exclaims from the kitchen as she spots you walking in. You grin widely at her, excitement overwhelming you as you walk over to her to give her a hug. She hugs George next, almost making him drop the presents, a laugh escaping you lips as you watch the encounter.

"We have a surprise." You inform his mother when she releases him. Her eyes widen at you and you can't help the grin that spreads across your face as you hold up your hand for her to look at. George sets the presents down on the table as you do so, knowing another hug is going to be heading his way. Molly's eyes light up as she spots the shiny ring on your finger, throwing her hands up to her face. "Ahh!!" She screams, grabbing your hand to look at the ring before pulling you back into her arms, squeezing you tight as she engulfed you in a giant hug. You hold her tight as she sobs into your shoulder, tears dripping down your own cheeks at her reaction.

"What?!" Ron exclaims from behind the two of you, some of the others following behind him - wondering what the yell was about. You pull apart and turn to face them, grinning through your teary eyes as you hold up your hand again. "We're engaged!" You exclaim. Ron's eyes go wide and Hermione gasps, mimicking Molly's reaction as she runs over to you and gives you a giant hug. Molly squeezes George to death, patting his cheeks as she tells him how proud of him she is. You spot Fred enter the room and he chuckles. "Well it's about time mate!" He exclaims, grabbing you and George and squishing the two of you in a bear hug.

The day is an endless celebration as everyone passes out gifts, exchanging stories and laughing over eggnog as you enjoy the Christmas and your exciting announcement. George keeps his arm over you the entire time, holding you close as he admires you with his family - your family.