Hermione took a sharp intake of breath and looked at Ron who was down on one knee holding a ring. The temperature in the library felt like it had raised several degrees. "Hermione," Ron started, "you're a girl" "Well spotted" Hermione said almost automatically. Ron chuckled and then continued. "You are not just a girl, you are a beautiful woman. A beautiful woman I should never have let that git Victor Krum take to the Yule Ball. I hate that slime ball." "Ron." "Sorry, what I am trying to say is that I have never loved anyone more than I have loved you. So Hermione Jean Granger will you marry me?" Hermione was completely breathless but managed to say "Yes, of course Ron. I-" Suddenly she was cut of by Ron pulling her into a big bear hug. "I love you Hermione." He whispered into her hair. "I love you too Ron, but I had no idea that you were going to do this!" "Always the tone of surprise." He replied with a smirk.
