Forever Family

Chapter 25

Publish Date: 12/09/18

"I don't wanna wear a coat!"

"C'mon, Ted, it's cold outside," Ginny said. "Besides, we're going to be late if we don't leave soon."

Harry, Ginny, and Teddy were going to the Burrow for the Weasleys' weekly Sunday dinner. Today in particular was special, though, because Harry was going to announce his new job as Head Auror. Harry and Ginny were attempting to get Teddy into his coat so they could leave, but Teddy was not happy.

Teddy huffed and crossed his arms. Finally, after much coaxing from Harry, Teddy put the coat on, and they were out the door.

The November air was cold, just as Ginny said it would be. "Aren't you glad you have that coat now, Teddy?" Harry smirked. Teddy nodded.

The three of them made their way to the Burrow quickly, though. Inside, the air was warm and comfortable.

"Harry, Ginny! It's good to see you, dears. Come in, we're all in the kitchen!" Mrs. Weasley smiled as she helped them all out of their coats and into the kitchen.

"Hey, Potters!" George grinned as Harry and Ginny walked in. Angelina was sitting next to him. "Where's Teddy?"

"Teddy went to the living room to play with Victoire," Ginny replied. "He said he didn't want to talk with the 'boring adults'."

"Oi, I don't think we can be classified as 'boring adults' yet," Ron smirked. Harry and Ginny laughed and settled into the kitchen with their family.

"Hey, Angie, do you know your baby's gender yet?" Ginny asked.

Angelina smiled smugly. "We do, actually. But we wanted to wait a while before we told everyone, so you'll have to wait to find out."

Hermione smiled, and propped her elbows up on the table. "What about names? Any ideas?"

"Actually," George cleared his throat. "We were thinking Fred for a boy." Mrs. Weasley wiped a tear from her eye at this news.

"I'm sure Fred would be honored, George," Hermione said softly. The family continued to talk for a while longer, before dinner was ready. Everyone made their way to the table and sat down, admiring the delicious meal in front of them.

"This looks great, Mum." With these words, everyone started to eat. Harry and Ginny exchanged glances, wondering when they should stand up to speak. They decided to stand up once people were finishing their food, and the meal was dying down.

"Everyone, Harry and I have something to tell you," Ginny began.

Before they could go any further, Mrs. Weasley interjected. "Oh, Ginny, are you pregnant?"

"Mum!" Ginny's face flamed red. The Weasley brothers howled with laughter. "Oh, shut it!" Ginny exclaimed, her face still burning.

"Sorry, sorry," Mrs. Weasley said. "Please continue."

"Well, I've been promoted to Head Auror," Harry grinned. Mrs. Weasley shrieked and engulfed Harry in a hug. Everyone else clapped and cheered, and they all went up to congratulate Harry personally.

"So, how did it happen?" Audrey asked.

"Erm, well, it's quite a long story," Harry replied. The looks he got from the Weasleys suggested that they wanted to know more, so he continued. Harry told them all about his and Ron's suspicions of Roberts, and how they went to Kingsley about the case.

"That was a good choice, Harry, going to Kingsley," Bill said.

"Be quiet, Bill, we want to hear the story!" George exclaimed. Harry smiled fondly and continued.

"I got a letter the next day saying that Roberts had been arrested, and the Ministry wanted me to be Head Auror," Harry finished.

"Wow, Harry," Percy remarked. "That was quite the story."

"Well, I'm just glad it all worked out, dear," Mrs. Weasley smiled kindly. "Now, who wants some dessert?"

"I do!" Teddy shouted. Victoire giggled at her friend's antics. Mrs. Weasley put some treacle tart on plates for Victoire and Teddy, and then she served the adults.

"Thanks, Mrs. Weasley," Harry said as she handed him a plate. She just smiled proudly and patted him on the cheek.

The evening was coming to a close, people were going back to their homes to get ready for bed. Harry and Ginny were chatting with Ron and Hermione while Teddy was playing in the living room.

"Five more minutes, Ted!" Ginny called to him. "Sorry, 'Mione, what were you saying?"

"Oh, I was just talking about Ron and I's wedding," Hermione smiled. "As excited as we are, we think that moving the date would help us out."

"So, when do you want to have the wedding, then?" Harry asked.

Ron shrugged. "How does March sound, love?"

"March sounds wonderful." Ron and Hermione pulled each other close for a long kiss.

"Alright...I think it's been five minutes," Ginny and Harry backed away from the passionate couple and went to find their godson.

"Teddy?" Harry called his name. "It's time to go, say goodbye to Victoire."

Teddy sighed, but he gave Vic a quick hug and joined Harry and Ginny in the doorway. "Are we going home?"

"Yeah, we're going home. C'mon, put your coat on." Teddy obliged and put on his coat. After saying goodbye to the other Weasleys, the Potters went home.

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Ron and Hermione made it back to their flat after a nice evening. They were getting ready for bed, just as they always do.

"'Mione?" Ron pulled the covers back on their bed and climbed into bed beside Hermione.

Hermione looked up from her book at Ron. "Yes?"

"I'm so excited to be your husband," Ron couldn't keep the smile off his face.

"Well," Hermione smiled back. "I'm so excited to be your wife."

The two relaxed in bed for a while, curled up in each others arms. Hermione was the first to speak up again. "You know, if you would have told my twelve-year-old self that I was going to be marrying you, I would have thought you were crazy."

Ron laughed. "Me too. But I'm glad I finally came to my senses and asked you out, Hermione. My life became a whole lot better for it."

"Ron Weasley, the romantic." Hermione snuggled closer to Ron. "Who would've thought?"

Ron shrugged and kissed Hermione on the cheek. He smiled as she yawned and her eyelids fluttered closed. Before Hermione fell asleep, she heard Ron say one more thing.

"Always the tone of surprise."

A/N: Hello. I'm not sure how I feel about this chapter. What did you think? Thanks for reading! 💛
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