After Ron and Hermione walked back up the aisle, which officially signaled the end of the ceremony, they stopped and waited for their guests to catch up. They found they were in for another pleasent surprise as Arthur and Molly led them all down another path to a small, but comfortable cabin.
"We know that you didn't plan to have time for a Honeymoon," Arthur said. "So we arranged one for you!"
"We couldn't just have you come back to the Burrow as if nothing had happened," Molly said, grinning from ear to ear. "We borrowed this cabin from some friends of Arthur's at the Ministry for you to use for two days. You two will want some privacy now that you're married. We'll send food over to you by owl. Everything you need is inside. We'll see you in two days!"
Everyone again congratulated the newly-weds then quickly left the stunned couple standing outside the door of the cabin.
The two stood looking at each other in wonder for several minutes before breaking into smiles. Ron grabbed his wife, picked her up and carried her inside the cabin. It WAS perfect! Inside they found their broomsticks, fresh clothing, swim suits if they wanted to take a swim, snacks, some wine and Butterbeer, a small wedding cake. furniture and a comfortable bed.
Later than evening, the two sat on the porch, watching the Sun begin to set. Several deer browsed close by and the birds were singing as they made towards their roosts. The setting Sun created a marveolous Sunset, speading colors they couldn't begin to name across the heavens. Soon, the night creatures began their chatter as the newlyweds watched the colors fade only to be replaced by bright stars and a large Harvest Moon. Hermione began to shiver a little, and snuggled into Ron's warm body. There they sat for a while until Ron looked deeply into his young wife's eyes. She looked deeply into his in return. Ron stood up and reached out his hand to his wife, who gentle grasped it in hers as she sighed contentedly and rose to stand beside him. Then, they both walked inside the cabin and shut the door.
Two days later, the couple returned to the Burrow where they were welcomed with what they considered to be a feast, then, after dinner, opened their gifts.
Their friends had been generous. Hermione found she had enough to get started on redecorating what would soon become their permanent home. She sat quietly for a few minutes, and felt that her parents would be glad that she and Ron would be making a new life for themselves in their home. But before they could leave for home, Ron and Hermione, accompanied by Harry and Ginny, had one stop to make - the Ministry of Magic where, tomorrow, they would begin their new careers as Aurors. She closed her eyes and imagined the four of them together going out on a case. She felt the excitement as well as the apprehension that going on a case would bring, but, they were together, not one of them sitting home worrying about the other! They were all in it together.
Ron came over and put his arm around her.
"What are you daydreaming about? He asked, smiling.
"Tomorrow!" Hermione replied, smiling back at her husband.
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Keeper of Hermione's Wand and Ronald's Pride 
Thanks to Laura for resizing for me!
Author of Surprise Letter to Harry and Hermione's Challenge
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