Through The Fire

Taking Back Hogwarts

Harry and Draco kept their engagement a secret until the next morning. They woke up early and prepared a large breakfast before floo calling Minerva, Narcissa, Remus and Sirius. They say at the magically extended table with the Betas, and invited them to enjoy the meal.

"This is wonderful," Minerva remarked, picking up her for to sample one of the sausages. "What's the occasion?"

Everyone froze when Harry and Draco exchanged a slightly tense look. "Boys?" Remus prompted warily.

Draco bit his lip and turned to face his mother who was seated beside him. He held out his hand to her, allowing his ring to glitter in the sunlight streaming through the window. She gasped and caught hold of his hand, staring at the ring.

"You proposed?" Ron asked incredulously, staring at Harry in shock. His tone made Draco cringe a little.

"Please just be happy for us," Harry urged quietly, giving the red head a pointed look. "This was really important for Draco."

Ron nodded slowly, watching Narcissa hug Draco tightly. While Lucius had been trying to mend his relationship with his son, being disowned had wounded Draco deeply. It made sense that the blond was drawn to the idea of making Harry his family.

Harry and Draco were soulmates. Engagement seemed like a reasonable next step, even if it was far sooner than Ron had expected. In the end, he didn't want to spoil the couple's joy with negative comments about them being too young.

"I'm really happy for both of you," Ron said sincerely. Draco's resulting smile was radiant.

Hermione squealed a bit as she shuffled around the table to look at the ring up close. "Oh, it's beautiful!" she cried, giving Draco's hand a delighted squeeze.

"Congratulations pups," Remus said while Sirius beamed proudly.

"Have you talked about a date?" Minerva asked.

"Not exactly," Harry responded. "It sort of depends on the war. We'll make some plans and-"

"It's the way that we'd like to celebrate our victory," Draco said helpfully. "It doesn't need to be elaborate. Just happy."

Blaise snorted. "Draco Malfoy wants a simple wedding?" he asked in disbelief. He looked over at Hermione. "You and I will plan this thing. Draco is too high maintenance to plan a wedding without making everyone completely mental."

Draco pouted a little making the others laugh. Harry kissed his temple with a chuckle. "It might be nice to let them handle the details," Harry reasoned. To his relief, Draco acquiesced without further argument.

"I think it's great," Vince said. "It's nice that you two could have this in the middle of the war."

"You deserve the chance to be happy," Greg added.

"How do you want to celebrate your engagement?" Sirius asked expectantly.

"I did have something in mind," Harry agreed. "Probably not like you're thinking though. I plan to destroy the three horcruxes in our possession today."

"That's sure to get Voldemort's attention," Sirius reminded him.

"Probably," Harry agreed. "But it needs to be done. Then we'll immediately go to Hogwarts and deal with the Carrows." He looked at the parents and added "I was hoping that you'd be willing to join us."

Sirius nodded. "Let's finish breakfast and you can tell us the plan," he said.

"You're back!" Neville cheered, swooping in to pull Blaise into an enthusiastic kiss. "I've missed you," he murmured against Blaise's lips.

"We can all see that," Ron laughed, prompting a round of giggles throughout the room.