Later, as Hermione and Ron lay back on the blanket and looking at the clear blue sky, their peace was suddenly shattered when four black dots came out of the sky.
Ron watched them grow larger and groaned. Hermione, however, just started laughing as the "dots" became the recognizable forms of Fred, George, Harry and Ginny.
The four came in for a landing and stood smiling at Ron and Hermione.
"Can't leave us alone, can ya?" Ron growled irritably.
Ginny's face reddened, but Fred just grinned at his younger brother.
"Don't blame us, Mate," Fred said. "It's Mum that sent us. It's dinnertime!"
"Wow!" Ron stammered. "I guess we must have lost all track of time! I thought we'd only been out here a few hours!"
"It's been a wee more than that!" Ginny said. "Looks like you both have had an enjoyable day, though!"
Ron and Hermione looked at each other, nodded at each other, and turned back to the group smiling.
"We have an announcement to make," Hermione said.
The four stood rooted to the ground, waiting excitedly to hear what Ron and hermione were going to tell them.
"We've set a date to get married," Ron said.
"It's about time!" Fred laughed. "We wondered when you where going to get to it!"
"Stuff it, you git!" Ron growled, but the grin remained on his face. "We are getting married right here on Wednesday!"
Four mouths dropped open in surprise. It was Hermione that first broke through their shock, then Ron.
"Ginny?" She asked. "Would you be my bridesmaid?
"Harry?" He said. "Would you be my best man?"
The two began laughing.
"Of course we will!" They said together.
"Well," George said. "We'd better get going. Are you going to tell Mum and Dad at dinner?"
"Oh, yes!" Hermione said, beaming. "We're going to ask your father to give me away!"
"Here ya go," Fred said, extending his arm. "We were nice enough to grab your brooms so we could all go together."
He handed Ron his broom while Harry handed Hermione hers.
Reluctantly, Hermione and Ron arose from the blanket, and with a swish of his wand, it disappeared. Soon, there were six black dots in the sky flying towards the Burrow.
"Where have you two been!" Molly Weasley demanded as the group landed in the yard outside the kitchen.
"We've been making plans," Ron said, knowing that what he said would stop his mother's tirade dead in its track. "We're going to need your help because we are getting married Wednesday!"
"What have you two been thinking being gone all day, no word....WHAT!" Molly stammered.
Hermione, trying hard not to laugh, reached out and took hold of Molly's arm.
"Ron and I decided to get married this Wednesday," She repeated to the stunned woman. "We have spent the day planning. We have much to talk about, so, why don't we all go sit down for dinner and we'll tell you everything."
Hermione, still holding Molly's arm, lead her into the house where Arthur, Charlie, Bill and his wife Fleur were waiting at the table. She helped Molly to her seat, noticing the curious glances from around the table. Hermione took a seat neaxt to Molly as Fred, George, Harry and Ginny all took a seat. Ron remained standing.
"Dad, Mum, everyone," He began. "Hermione and I have finally set a date for our wedding. Due to the fact that, when we all begin work, our time will become much more restricted, she and I decided to do it sooner rather than later. We have chosen the Island for the ceremony, and Ginny will be Hermione's bridesmaid, and Harry my best man. We both want a small, simple ceremony and the island is the perfect spot. Dad, it is Hermione's wish that you, if you are willing, would be the one to give her away."
Arthur, who was intently looking at his son as he spoke, now turned to Hermione.
"Really!" He stammered.
"Yes, Mr. Weasley," Hermione said smiling. "It would be an honor to have you walk me down the aisle!"
"No, Hermione, the honor would be mine!" Arthur said. "I would be most pleased to do so!"
Hermione blushed and stammed "Thank You!"
"Mum," Ron said. "Hermione is really going to need your help over the next few days. We need to get a minister, and we both have shopping that needs to be done. Are you alright?"
Molly, who had been silent since Ron broke the news outside, looked up at her son, eyes brimming with tears. But a large smile also seemed to split her face almost in half as her pride in her son and Hermione spilled over for all to see. She placed her arm around Hermione, kissed her on the cheek and said. "We're going to have a busy day tomorrow and some planning to do after we eat!"
The two women hugged then the entire table broke into enthusiastic applause, wolf whistles and cheers!
Both Ron and Hermione blushed deeply, but happily as they looked at each other in triumph.