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After telling their family their plans the previous evening, they went to the cottage to see how much work was needed until it was fully functional.
It was beautiful. Charlie had done an amazing job! Hermione couldn't believe she was getting to live in this beautiful little cottage. That she got to spend her life with an amazing man who set her heart racing, was mesmerising. She could see how wonderful her life would be. There was space for their little one and could extend like the burrow for any more.
The next day was all about planning the wedding. Since the others would not get their matches until after their wedding, everyone could focus on it.
They were planning it very quickly, getting it out the way so to speak. Focus on living their lives.
They also focused on moving all their stuff to the new cottage. Although Mrs Weasley was not letting them move in officially until the night of the wedding. She didn't think it proper. No one dared argue with her.
Molly had taken the girls dress shopping, Hermione had decided on a very simple but elegant dress. They decided to buy one bridesmaid/ formal dress for all the weddings. So Hermione also bought a lilac dress for herself.
Back at the burrow for the evening, Ginny surprised her with a hen do. The boys were having a stag do at shell cottage, so the burrow was theirs for the night.
Ginny had invited Luna, Fleur, Angelina, the Patil Twins, Lavender, Katie and Alecia, basically any female she could think of. Her justifying was that she had alot of brothers and any of them could end up being sisters in law. It was good to be friendly.
Ginny had asked Harry to look up mocktails since she couldn't use his laptop. She was currently making virgin long island ice teas for everyone.
Hermione was sitting in a circle with the other girls, none knew the situation just that she was engaged and getting married before the selections were made.
"So, is this marriage legal? Cos we all know how the new law works, how are you you exempt? Is it because you're the golden girl who can do no wrong?" Asked Lavender with more bite than Hermione was expecting.
"Not exempt, its one of arranged marriages by the ministry." She replied now fearful of being judged.
"Oh so you got yours quicker as an example or favouritism?" Lavender said, somehow crosser than before.
"Nope nothing like that, I'm not the only one and it has nothing to do with favouritism." Hermione replied trying to find her voice. " I'm pregnant and I will be marrying the father."
There was a few shocked gasps, but most seemed really happy for her.
"Ah so that's how you trapped Ron? Making him get you pregnant." Lavender had stood up seething.
At this point Ginny reentered the room.
"It's not Ron she is marrying you daft bitch." Ginny told her with a laugh that held no bitterness.
Lavender looked very pleased.
"Then who, I'm assuming it's a Weasley as they are all at shell cottage for stag do, right?" Luna enquired.
"Yes they are. It's Charlie." Hermione smiled at Luna.
"Isn't he like fifteen years older than us, cradle snatcher." Lavender said, then looked ashamed. "Sorry Gin, I know he's your brother but come on, we all know we might end up with old men but for him to prey on a teenager is just odd."
Ginny looked ready to explode.
"He's only seven years my senior and he didn't prey up on me, I approached him. With this law I wanted my first to be with someone I truly care about and find attractive, because there is no garuntee." Hermione said calmly before Ginny could reply.
"Good on you girl." replied Angelina with a wink at Hermione. "He is FINE!!!! Shame he's off the market for the rest of us."
They all giggled, easing the tension.
"If you all could choose who would you marry?" Asked Padma, Hermione was glad the focus was taken off of her.
"George" replied Angelina with a sad smile.
"Oliver Wood" exclaimed Katie Bell and Cho Chang at the same time.
"Neville" Luna all but sang.
"Any man would be lucky to have any of you." Mrs Weasley said as entered with lots of treats floating behind her.
"Game time!" Ginny exclaimed. "Let's play kiss, marry, curse."
"Okay Hermione. You first, let's start with Malfoy, Blaize and Goyle." Padma laughed.
"Oh wow, well kiss Draco, marry Blaize since he's the least evil of the three and I'm pretty sure Goyle tried to curse me at some point in the battle so let's curse him." Hermione said with a grimace. "Luna, hmm let's see. Dean, Seamus and Ron."
"Oh I'd kiss Seamus, marry Dean and curse Ron because he's never been that nice to me, compared to the others anyway. I do hope I don't have to marry Ron." Luna exclaimed with a straight face.
Lavender laughed at Luna's comment but it didn't reach her eyes, she quietly made her way to the kitchen.
Hermione followed her, they had never been close but she knew Lavender loved Ron and was hoping for the match.
"Lavender, I know you don't care what I think but I really do hope you get paired with Ron, you make a sweet couple." Hermione said and started to leave again.
"I never did thank you for saving my life in the battle. I hated you for it at first. You have everything, the brains, the beauty, Ron well I thought you did and then Padma told me you saved me from Fenir whilst battling two other death eaters on your own like it was nothing to it, easy. But I really am thankful to you." Lavender said, much quieter than usual.
"Strange how we all are jealous of what we cannot have, I always thought you were the life of the party, made friends easily and I was jealous of you." Hermione stated making Lavender smile. "Let's go back and talk about boys more."
Lavender laughed and they walked back to the group and talked boys and played silly games for the rest of the evening.