"It complements your hair very well," Hermione says with a quick nod, enjoying the confidence that the young woman exudes. It reminds her a little bit of Ginny, back when Ginny was just beginning to find her footing at school. "As for our honeymoon... that's a good question. I don't think we've planned anything too elaborate, aside from taking some time off of work."

She ducks her head with a small laugh. Were it possible to leave the city, Hermione knows the places she would love to visit. That there was a small commune to the east in France, Châtillon-sur-Seine, that she'd researched a number of times. A quiet place, with fine wine and sprawling estates.

"Knowing Ron, perhaps we'll plan a few excursions up to the sky. A hot air balloon as a compromise, perhaps — heights make me nervous, but they give him a thrill. The faster, the better, where Ron's concerned."