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The portal stood open in front of her. Ana had already hugged the other girls goodbye, they were happy to be staying, but going was just for the best. Hermione may have found the citizenship loophole, but she hadn't seemed to warm up to Ana anymore.

She looked back at the faces that she loved so much. Who knew that a book club could have led to all of this? Even though Des, Kiara, Ellie, and Mel were there, one face wasn't watching her - Ron. Ana had told him to stay back at the Burrow. She said her goodbyes to the Weasleys there. Only Arthur was with her now.

"Goodbye, Ana," Ellie spoke again as Ana took a step forward, waving one more time. She could feel the power of the portal and almost see home. It was such a weird feeling. The room across the barrier was home, she should be happy to be going back. Ana hesitated a second longer - was this the right choice? If it was, why wasn't she smiling?

"ANA! WAIT! Please, don't go!" Ron bursted into the Ministry room, pushing through those who were seeing Ana off. He was slightly out of breath, signifying that he ran through the entire building to find her. He didn't stop until Ana's hands were in his own and he could brush the loose blond hair out of her face.

"What are you doing here, Ron? I told you not to come." Ana looked past Ron at Hermione, who was in the corner, making sure everything was going smoothly. Her eyes then drifted to her four friends. Despite all being very different people, they were all romantics. They were watching her with wide eyes and pouts on their faces.

"I couldn't just let you leave," Ron explained, drawing his attention back to you. "Ana, love, there is such a connection here. I would be a bloody idiot if I let you go. I would never be able to forgive myself." Ron's eyes pleaded with her. "Just give me a chance to make your life here amazing - please."

"I don't know, Ron. I-I -" Ana tried to speak, but couldn't find the words. She didn't want to seem weak in front of him. She was supposed to be a Gryffindor afterall. The portal still spun behind her, Ron unrelenting, looking for some answers. Ana breathed in deeply. "I don't fit in here, Ron. I'm in the way," she spoke confidently.

"What are you talking about?" Ron was still completely confused. He thought that everything had been going off perfectly. He was searching her face, trying to find some sort of explanation.

"Ana," Hermione interjected, stepping forward from where she had been keeping rather quiet. "I know this is Ronald's moment, but I know that you- uh, heard me a while back - talking to Ginny. I was rather harsh with you, but I can see how happy Ron makes you and you make him." Hermione looked down at her clasp hands. Ana could tell how hard this was, but could hear how genuine her words were. "You should stay. I'm sorry."

Ron turned back to Ana instantly. "Please, will you stay?"

"You really want me here?" she had to reiterate more for herself than anyone else. Instead of responding, Ron drew her face to his, pressing his lips firmly against her own. He conveyed everything he couldn't say with the kiss, not caring that everyone else was watching. "Okay, I'll stay," the girl grinned when she pulled away, lips swollen and face lighting up.

-

Ana stood in front of her mirror, clasping a necklace around her neck. She held the pendant tenderly in her fingers, remembering how Ron insisted on showering her with gifts after she decided to stay. Ana made him return the more expensive ones, but he insisted that she kept the little silver necklace with a diamond in the middle of a star. It was now one of her favorite possessions.

"Wow, you look beautiful," Ron grinned, standing in the doorway of their bedroom, looking at her reflection from behind her. Ana could feel the blush spreading on her cheeks as she looked over her dress one more time. "Everyone will begin arriving soon," Ron informed her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "This evening is going to be perfect," he whispered, placing a kiss on Ana's temple.

The doorbell rang and Ron went to let in the first guests. Ana and Ron had just moved into a small house together right outside of London. It may have only been six months since Ana decided to stay, but when had anything about their relationship been conventional.

As a hoard of Weasleys entered the little house, Ana thought about how nervous Ron was when he asked her to move out of the Burrow and into a house of their own the month prior.

-

"Ana?" Ron timidly entered into Bill's old room.

"Hiya," Ana giggled, pecking Ron's lips. "What's up?"

"I have a surprise for you."

Ana groaned playfully before teasing her boyfriend. "I thought I told you no more gifts. I explicitly said that me accepting the necklace meant the end of your gifts," she giggled.

"Well, it wouldn't be just a present for you." Ron pulled out a little square box. Nothing like a ring box, but just a gift box. "Go ahead, open it." He placed the little black box in Ana's hands. She slid the lid off and flipped over the bottom half, a little gold key falling into her hand.

Ana looked up at Ron with a confused face. "What's this?"

"It's been a little crowded in this house recently and I had been thinking about moving out for a while, but I was wondering if you might want to come with me," Ron looked at the girl sitting in front of him hopefully. The moment she stepped into his life, she changed everything and this was the one way that he could think of to show her how positive a change that was for him.

"Move in with you?"

"I know that it is really fast and that we've barely known each other a year, but everything just feels right with you. I love you." Her breath hitched in her chest as her heart swelled. I love you, Ana and I'm not afraid of it."

Ana immediately reached up, wrapping her arms around Ron's neck and pulling him closer to her. "I love you too, Ron," she beamed before kissing him.

-

"Ana! Our favorite girl," Fred grinned devilishly, hugging her tightly.

"Don't you look lovely, dear!" Molly exclaimed, pulling Ana into a bear hug before hugging her own son. "The place looks amazing! You really do have quite the touch," Molly smiled, looking around the sitting room.

"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley."

"Ana, how many times do I have to tell you to call me Molly? Oh, George! Put that down! You are going to break it!" she scolded, turning to the younger twin. Ana chuckled to herself as the people that became her family gathered in her home, well her shared home.

Ana escaped to the kitchen for a moment to check on the dinner. She didn't want her first big event to be ruined by a burnt ham. She was soon joined by Molly Weasley.

"I apologize for my boys. They are like having a troll in an antique shop," Molly huffed, stirring the vegetables in the pot.

"Oh, you don't have to do that, Molly," Ana interjected, "You're a guest tonight!"

"Nonsense, dear. I will always be here to help. Living with Ronald won't be a walk in the park," she laughed, busying herself.

"I am feeling a little nervous," Ana admitted. "I've mostly lived by myself, not with another person to worry about and care for."

"Ana, sweetheart, I can already tell that you are going to be a natural. My Ronald is in love with you, I can tell when I look at him. His eyes have always given it away," Molly smiled sweetly. Ana could feel the blush rising in her cheeks, Molly's words made her heart swell.

"I hope you're right, Molly."

"I've raised more than seven children, I know I'm right." Molly affectionately rubbed Ana's arms before pulling her into another hug. The plump woman could not have hoped for a better partner for her youngest son. She could tell when the two still lived at the Burrow that they would wind up with each other even if it took them a bit to figure it out themselves.

Ron was talking with Charlie when Ginny and Harry arrived, Bill, Fleur, and little Victoire following shortly. "Blimey! Who knew that Ron could put together such a place," Harry teased, hugging his best friend.

"You know that I did none of this, right mate? Between her charms and creative eye, Ana put this place together in the blink of an eye. I barely had time to offer to help."

"Don't forget that you picked out the kitchen counter and paint. It's honestly my favorite part of the house," Ana giggled, coming up beside him, greeting both Harry and Ginny.

-

"Ron?" Ana called from the kitchen while Ron unpacked in the bedroom. "What do you think of this color?" She held a swatch of possible paint colors up to the wall over the cracked countertop. The blond woman sighed, feeling defeated. The entire kitchen needed to be redone.

"Darling, breathe." Ron could see the look and worry across her face, so naturally his wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.. "It already looks beautiful and this is the last thing we have to do."

"That's exactly why it has to be perfect," she explained, holding the paint colors back up to the wall.

"I like that one," Ron pointed to a very soft gray. "It will go with the dark blue cabinets and brings out the color in the counter I chose last week." Ana eyed the color a bit, thinking about their previous choices before a smile erupted on her face.

"It's brilliant, Ron!" She turned in his arms to hug him, excited at the prospect of their home finally being finished.

"I can have it painted by week's end before going back to work," he promised. He would honestly do anything to see the smile that graced her face and as long as he was the one keeping it there, he would be happy.

-

The bell rang again and Ron went to answer because Victoire had rushed Ana, begging her to play dolls with her. The little blond had taken a liking to Ana after the first time they met and Ana created an entire world of make believe with the little girl.

"Ana," Ron called, "Your friends are here! And Remus and Tonks of course!" Five couples noisily piled into the home, each commenting on the layout and greeting the entire Weasley family.

"Merlin!" Mel exclaimed, "it's been too long, Ana."

"You really should have stayed in London," Ellie followed, pouting playfully.

"I don't know you guys, it's really great out here. It's quiet, plus, I think you all are forgetting that we can apparate now. I can see you all seconds after I receive your owls," she laughed, catching Ron's eye from across the room. "Can I get you guys anything to drink?"

Kiara clung onto Neville's arm. "I'll pass on that," she shrugged. "Maybe just a coca cola?"

"KIARA JONES? Are you turning down alcohol? I am shocked!" Ana feigned surprise.

"Bugger off," Kaira chuckled, clinging on to Neville's arm.

"I guess wanting a coca cola is acceptable," Ana teased the dark haired girl, "Anyone else?"

"You know I will take one," Des grinned widely. "Why don't Sirius and I actually get those for everyone? It seems that you have another guest." Des pointed to the door. Before Ana turned around to greet her last guest, she looked at all of her friends again - the friends she came to this amazing world with. They all looked so happy, each with someone they loved dearly and Ana could just see it on their faces.

Des and Sirius laughed at the bar, pouring drinks for the room. Ellie leaned into Blaise while she spoke with Tonks and Remus. Draco had his arm draped over Mel's shoulder while speaking with the twins. She was laughing so hard at whatever the three boys had said. And Kiara and Neville were just wrapped up in each other. Thank Merlin he had given into her.

"Ana?" a soft voice spoke from the doorway.

"Hermione," Ana smiled widely, immediately hugging the brunette. "I'm so happy that you could make it!" She held Hermione at an arm's length, looking her up and down to make sure she looked okay. "You haven't been working too hard, have you?" she chuckled.

"No, I actually went on holiday," Hermione beamed. "It was wonderful."

"Good, I'm glad. Everyone is inside, let me get you a drink," Ana spoke, leading Hermione to where Ginny and Harry were standing. "Thank you so much for inviting me, Ana. Truly," Hermione spoke quietly before Ana walked to get more drinks.

Friendship hadn't come instantly, but over the last few months, Ana was really making an effort with Hermione and now they were much closer than they had been. When Ana showed interest in having a housewarming party, she instantly added Hermione to her guest list. Ron couldn't be happier than his childhood best friend was now friends with the love of his life.

"Need some help over here, darling," Ron asked, placing his hand on Ana's lower back and a kiss against her temple.

"If you could take around some of the entreés, that would be brilliant. Thank you, love," Ana grinned, handing a tray to Ron.

"I'd do anything for you," Ron winked, taking the food around to all the chatting groups. Des popped by, handing Ana her drink before sliding her arm around Sirius' waist, joining Ellie, Blaise, Tonks, and Remus.

Ana took in the sight of all the people she loved so much around her. There was life, happiness, and conversation filling her new home. It was exactly how she wanted it to feel all the time. It filled her heart with warmth.

"Auntie Ana?" Victoire tugged on Ana's dress.

"Oh, sweetie, I'm not you aunt," Ana tried to explain, bending down to be on the little girl's level, her navy dress falling over her bent knees.

"Why not? You live with Uncle Ron?" Victoire's innocence was precious. Ana couldn't keep herself from smiling at the idea even though she knew that was not coming anytime soon.

Instead of arguing with the little girl, Ana just continued the conversation. "What do you need, love?"

"Do you have any cookies?"

"Mhmmmm, let me think," Ana pretended to ponder what was in her kitchen. "You know what? I do! But, you have to make sure you eat all your dinner before you can have any, okay? Cookies don't taste nearly as good if you don't eat anything healthy before." Ana laughed loudly at the disgust that appeared on Victoire's face. "But don't worry," she reassured her, "I put a special batch aside for you!"

Victoire's face brightened as she wrapped her tiny arms as far around Ana as she could before running back to her father and climbing up on his lap. It was adorable. "Someone seems to like you," Ron cooed in Ana's ear, wrapping his arms around her waist as if they belonged there.

"Yeah, so much so that she called me auntie," Ana chuckled, turning in his arms so that she was facing him.

"Mhm, auntie, you say? Maybe we can make that happen one day," Ron whispered, peppering kisses across Ana's face, causing her to giggle.

"Not just yet," she said over her laughter, "Let's just enjoy this right now." Ron nodded, kissing her forehead, then her nose, and then her lips.

"I guess I can do that," Ron rolled his eyes, not wanting to let Ana go.

"Ronald," she giggled, "we have guests, we should probably get back to them, and-" Ana sniffed, "I think dinner is ready!" Ana pulled away from Ron quickly and he just watched lovingly as she shuffled around the kitchen. Luckily, he was nearby because she nearly dropped the ham after pulling it out of the oven.

Ron placed many tables in a row earlier in order to fit everyone at the dining room table. It was cozy, but no one seemed to mind. Ron hit his knife against his glass after everyone had food on their plates. "How about a toast?"

"Here! Here!" George called, lifting his glass up.

Ron laughed before starting to speak, "I want to thank you all for warming Ana and I's new home. It's amazing to see so many people in here. You are all always welcomed like Mum opened the Burrow for everyone, I know Ana would love it," he paused, looking at his girlfriend, "And, here is to all of the girls that turned our lives upside down when they fell into Hogwarts. I think I speak for all the lads when I say that it is the greatest chaos to ever enter our lives. Cheers!"

Glasses clinked around the table, chattering and eating beginning as Ron sat in his designated seat next to Ana. "That was beautiful," Ana smiled, nudging Ron a bit with her shoulder.

"I meant every word of it. I love you, Ana," Ron spoke softly, placing a gentle kiss on Ana's lips, knowing that he would do that at least once a day for the rest of his life.

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