The Potter Bride

Chapter Fourteen

THE POTTER BRIDE

By: tweety-src-clt9

Chapter Fourteen

Harry and Hermione spent three whole days just lounging around at Potter Manor. They spent their days sharing meals that Harry cooked, reading and cuddling by the fireplace at the library, watching horror movies on the telly, and making love. On the fourth morning of their lazy streak, Hermione decided that it was time for them to face the world.

"Harry do you have a computer?", she asked as they were eating breakfast.

"Yes, I do. Why?"

"I reckon we should Skype call my parents. Tell them about our engagement", she shrugged.

"Sounds alright! But we do have to make sure their online though", he reminded her.

"I'll call them after breakfast so that they'll be online when we are", she had a big grin on her face.

"Er, so, what do we tell them?", he asked nervously.

"I believe it was your task to create a rated G version of your proposal, Mr. Potter", she teased.

"Mione, you love me, right?", he pouted.

"Not gonna work, Potter. I enjoy watching you squirm after all", she chuckled.

"Why are you so mean to me?", he whined.

"Well, it's your fault for falling in love with me, darling", she giggled.

"That's true", he grinned.

"We should hurry, Harry. We have to meet Astoria Malfoy about her theories this afternoon", she gestured to his half-eaten breakfast.

"Oh, alright. I was supposed to use this time to think of my proposal story", he sighed.

"I love you", she smiled at him.

"Love you too", his eyes were sparkling with joy. He resumed eating his breakfast but he had a contemplative look on his face. It was clear that his mind was focused on creating their alternative proposal story. This bloke is just so adorable!

After breakfast, Hermione arranged with her mother that they would be calling at seven in the evening at Sydney time. This gave them enough time to shower and get dressed before the Skype call at ten in the morning their time. When they were both ready, Harry lead her to his entertainment room, the area near his study that allowed electricity to flow due to the special wards. Only the Lord's study and the entertainment room allows non-magical devices to function. He took out a laptop from a drawer and settled it on the center table across the couch. Hermione operated the computer and logged on to her Skype account.

"Darling! It's so good to see you. Oh! Harry is there too! Hi, Harry!", Emma Granger had a bright smile on her face as she greeted them.

"Hi honey, Hi Harry!", Daniel Granger had an arm around his wife as he talked to them.

"Hi mum! Hi dad! Harry and I are getting married!", Hermione squealed while he gulped nervously. Okay! You got this, Potter! Just go short and sweet with the fake story. No blushing and don't look into their eyes.

Emma Granger squealed like her daughter and hugged her husband tight. Both men stared at each other on the screens and rolled their eyes. Both mother and daughter are so alike!