On Bended Knee

On Bended Knee

Summary: Ron and Hermione have been in love since their Fifth year, but something has gone wrong...

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have been together since their Fifth year in Hogwarts. They have been in love with each since then.

Now, something changed. Ron noticed that Hermione has been too busy with her work that sometimes she forgets to just call Ron and tell him that she's okay, even though they meet once a week, it not enough for him, to just see her once every week. This has been bothering him but he didn't want to make such a big deal out of it, so he let it go.

Ron has been patient since. So he just concentrated on his work and kept himself busy.

Their anniversary is drawing near and Ron has planned a very special dinner for this occasion. Hermione doesn't seem to remember, but Ron didn't mind that, he thought that maybe its better that way to keep it a surprise. Ron planned and planned until he got all the things together. He was so excited for the big night.

Then, that day came. Hermione thought that it was just an ordinary date with Ron; she completely forgot that it was their anniversary. Ron, on the other hand, was so excited that his smile was from ear to ear.

So, both of them arrived in a very luxurious restaurant where there was no one, but them. It was circular room and in the center, there was a circular table for two and two candles. They could both hear a very sweet, relaxing song in the background.

"Oh Ron," Hermione said, "This is so beautiful!"

"I did this just for you, my love," Ron replied. 'This place is even better than what I have in mind.'

Hermione blushed but deep inside, there was something bothering her. She was so pleased outside, but deep within her, she is troubled, she's like hurting. She didn't tell Ron, of course. She didn't want to ruin this moment for Ron because he seem so happy. So, she kept it inside.

So, they both sat at the round table and started dinner. They talked about stuff while they ate.

Ron was kind of nervous. He was planning to propose to Hermione that night. It was the last of his surprises.

Then they had desert. They are some more then Ron stood up next to Hermione and asked as a music changed into their theme song, "Hermione, can I have this dance?"

Hermione courteously gave her hand and bowed at him and they started to dance.

Ron guided Hermione as they dance. 'It's now or never Weasley,' Ron thought as they danced their way across the room.

Ron took a deep breath and gathered all his courage. Ron lead Hermione to the balcony and they sat their under the starry night.

"Beautiful sky, isn't it Ron?" Hermione said as they approached the ledge of the balcony.

"Yeah," Ron replied. Ron looked at Hermione in the eye and continued, "But not as beautiful as you."

Hermione was so touched that she gave Ron as soft kiss on the lips.

'Now Weasley, now is the time to ask her' Ron though.

After they broke off from the kiss, Ron took another deep breath and said, "Hermione, I have loved you from the moment I saw you but I just didn't tell until our fifth year when I realized that I could not afford to see you with another guy." Hermione listened to Ron attentively. He continued, "Now, I wouldn't want to see you slip away from me and I want to have you hear by my side forever, and so I ask you," Ron took a small, square box from his pocket and opened it, "Will you marry me?"

Hermione was speechless. She didn't expect this at all. Tears were slowly running down her cheeks. It was the most beautiful ring she ever saw.

Then, she turned away from Ron and ran to the other end of the balcony.

Ron was confused. 'Why did turn away? Was her answer yes or no? Did I say or do something wrong?' These questions filled his mind as he ran after her.

"Why Hermione?" Ron asked, "Did I say something wrong? Did I do something wrong? Didn't you like the food?"

"No, Ron," Hermione answered, "It's not what you did or say. It's not the food. Everything is perfect. I just can't accept the ring and the proposal Ron." Hermione said as she cried.

Ron froze. He didn't know what to say. He just froze as Hermione walked away from him. Then, after Hermione closed the door, he dropped the ring on the floor, raindrops started to fall from the sky and he just started to cry...