She's Got a Way

She's Got A Way

Lyrics and Music by Billy Joel

It was Christmastime, the year after Harry defeated Voldemort for the last time. Ron and Harry had recently completed their first year of Auror training, Hermione her first year of Mediwitch training. Ginny had just graduated a few months ago, and had taken time off. Professor McGonagall was still teaching in addition to her Headmistress duties, but was going to retire from teaching after the spring term, to concentrate on being Headmistress. She had already offered Ginny the job of Transfiguration Professor for the coming fall term.

Ron and Hermione had been dating since Christmastime of their Seventh year. So glad I bloody woke the hell up. Ron fingered the black velvet box in his pocket. It contained a two carat princess cut diamond ring set in platinum. Hermione should be happy, I only researched what metal was least likely to react with the potions she will be using.

She's got a way about her

I don't know what it is

But I know I can't live without her

Hermione always as long as he could remember made him slightly nervous and hot under the collar. Always knew how to get his goat. Always knew how to make him happy. Now he hoped that he could make her happy.

She's got a way of pleasin'

I don't know what it is

But there doesn't have to be a reason anyway

Hermione and Ginny just entered from the floo. They were laughing and giggling about something. I wonder if they know what's up? Harry is planning the same thing for Ginny, in fact he is retrieving her ring from his vault right now, Harry is giving his mother's ring. Hermione and Ginny aren't stupid they have to know what is up. They continued to laugh. Ron just melted he always had a soft spot for Hermione's smile.

She's got a smile that heals me

I don't know why it is

But I have to laugh when she reveals me

It started to snow outside the Burrow. Perfect, I will just ask Hermione if she fancies a stroll around the village. I know the perfect spot. The village always decked itself out for Christmas, with the snow and the lights it will be perfect.

She's got a way of talkin'

I don't know what it is

But it lifts me up when we are walkin' anywhere

"Oh Ron! I wasn't so sure about this walk when we started, but I love how the village is decorated." Hermione grasped his hand tighter and leaned against him.

"I thought it would be nice to take a stroll, get a little privacy to talk." Ron was the picture of calmness on the outside but on the inside his guts were being tied in knots.

Coming upon the town square there were benches in front of the brightly lit town hall. With the big fluffy snowflakes that were falling it created a winter wonderland.

"Hermione, fancy a sit to watch the snow awhile?" Ron motioned to the closest bench inconspicuously performing a silent shoveling, drying and warming charm upon the bench.

"Ron I would love to, anything to be with you." Hermione sat down and smoothed her coat.

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down

Inspires me without a sound She touches me

And I get turned around

"Hermione, do you know what today is?" Ron gazed into her eyes, grasping her hand.

"Ron, how could I forget, today is the day you finally got the balls to ask me out formally." Hermione touched his cheek with her finely gloved hand. "The two years haven't been easy, but they have been easier because I was with you."

She's got a way of showin'

How I make her feel

And I find the strength to keep on goin'

"Well I hope it doesn't seem too forward of me Hermione, but I think that we are at the point in our lives where we both deserve a little happiness, other than our careers." Ron pulled out the little black velvet box from his pocket. "Hermione, I would be honored if you would join me as my beloved forever."

Ron brought the box in front of her face and opened it, revealing the brilliant diamond and platinum inside.

She's got a light around her

And ev'rywhere she goes

A million dreams of love surround her ev'rywhere

"Ron, oh Ron!" Hermione batted at her face trying to keep the tears at bay. Hermione was at a loss for words.

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down

Inspires me without a sound

She touches me and I get turned around

Hermione took off her glove, took the ring and put it on. Then wrapped her hand around Ron's body and kissed him.

"Ron I would be honored to be your wife." Hermione whispered in his ear after ending the kiss.

Getting up from the bench, Hermione and Ron walked back to the Burrow, hand in hand. Hermione smiled gently at him as they came upon the Burrow's front door. Taking both of his hands, she kissed him gently again.

Opening the front door, Ron led Hermione back into the Burrow. Seeing silent agreement on Hermione's face, Ron pointed at his throat and sounded the Sonorus charm.

"All Weasley's come to the parlor! Hermione and I have an announcement to make!"

She's got a smile that heals me

I don't know why it is

But I have to laugh when she reveals me

She's got a way about her

I don't know what it is

But I know that I can't live without her anyway