A Mischievous Marriage

Ginny Weasley had kept mum while her brother had made a fool of himself, but she now sat at the Gryffindor table watching Harry argue with the Headmaster. She smiled to herself as she thought of the cauldrons currently simmering in the small alcove of the cave where the boats that bring the first years to the castle docked. She knew it would be very unlikely for them to be discovered there. When Professor Dumbledore turned and walked away she spoke up. "Harry, you were incredibly brave last night, but if you'd asked me..." she paused as she smiled at Harry, "I mean any of us in Dumbledore's Army would have gladly helped you."

Several other DA people agreed with her and said so.

"I appreciate the thought," Harry said. "But I didn't want anyone in danger because of me," He then decided to have a little fun with the youngest Weasley. "Besides Ginny, you know I think of you like a sister and never would want anything to happen to you."

"Oh that was excellent love," Hermione said.

Ginny's eyes flew open wide as she swallowed hard. "A...a sister?"

"Of course," Harry replied. "I mean your mother treats me just like a son so of course that would make you my sister wouldn't it?"

"Uh...yeah...of course...I...I need to go check on something," Ginny said as she stood and left the table. "A sister? A SISTER? I will be your wife someday Harry Potter!" She thought over and over as she left the Great Hall.

Harry looked at his wife and then leaned over and gave her a small kiss. "You on the other hand, I think of you as more of my wife," He finished with a wink.

"Your wife?" Hermione said with an eyebrow raised.

"Now if I mention it out loud people will think I am still playing along," Harry mentally told his wife.

An idea came to Luna and she smiled. She leaned over and whispered something to Neville and then she quickly got to her feet and walked over to Hermione. Taking her by the arm she turned to her boyfriend. "Neville if you please..."

Neville got a mischievous look on his face. "Oh...yeah," He said. He turned to Harry and started in an official tone. "Do you Harry James Potter take Hermione Jean Granger as your wife?"

Harry looked over at Hermione who was grinning. "Without a doubt," He replied.

"And do you Hermione Jean Granger take Harry James Potter as your husband?"

Hermione pretended to argue with Luna as they exchanged whispers. Finally her shoulders slumped and she said. "My maid of honor insists I should so I guess I'll take him."

"Then I pronounce you bonded for life," Neville said authoritatively. "Harry you may kiss the bride."

The whole section of the Gryffindor table and everyone else who had gather around started whooping and celebrating as Harry leaned in and kissed Hermione.

"What is going on here?" a Scottish voice broke through the noise. Everyone quieted instantly as Professor McGonagall made her way into the crowd of students.

"Neville was just marrying us," Harry replied with a smile.

McGonagall stared at the raven haired young man for several seconds before she realized what they had done. "As long as you're not expecting married quarters now."

That brought a few whistles from Dean and Seamus that quickly died away as McGonagall turned her stare toward them.

"And Mrs... Potter is it now?" McGonagall ask as her eyes found her favorite student.

"It does have a pleasant ring to it," Hermione replied.

"Well I hope if there is an actual ceremony sometime in the future, I will be invited?"

"Yes ma'am. Of course ma'am."

The news of the 'wedding' spread even faster than the events of the prior night. As they walked around the castle that evening they were constantly called "Mr. and Mrs. Potter," They smiled and acknowledged each greeting.

"That was very smart Harry," Hermione said as they walked together on the path around Black lake later that evening.

"It was Luna's idea according to Neville."

"She might be strange sometimes, but she is a good friend."

"That she is," Harry agreed.

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