Saturday August 12,2020
Ryan awoke to the content feeling of someone resting on his chest looking down he smiled . at the sight of Alex Sleeping soundly. He silently cast a wandless tempus and found that it was 9:00 am and that Charlotte was bound to burst in his room any minute now.
While he was musing Alex started to rouse and took notice of her fiance and how he have grown in the last five was more handsome as he got older he was now 6'2 broad shoulders muscles thanks to his workout program and ear length hair that was comb back.
While she was observing him he was observing, she felt his gaze on her and blush when she was caught gawking at him.
"Goodmorning babe"said Ryan
"Goodmorning Ryan thanks for being my pillow last night".
.What are fiances for" smirk Ryan
"So how about we get up and get some breakfast and see what Charlotte is up too".
With that they showered and got dress in casual clothes and proceeded to the dining room where charlotte was already eating breakfast of waffles sausages and eggs.
"Goodmorning daddy morning Alex" said Charlotte as she took a bite of her waffle.
"Morning sweetpea how did you sleep"? said Ryan bending down and kissing Charlotte on the forehead
.So Alex did you say yes to daddy i saw the fireworks, daddy said if you said yes i would see the fireworks"? asked Charlotte innocently.
"Yes sweetheart i said yes" Alex said causing Charlotte to squeal.
With that the family finished their breakfast and relaxed until Ryan received a missive from Buckingham Palace asking them to join them for lunch.
The trio arrived at the Palace 10 minutes later and was ushered into the music room where the were greeted by cheers and applauses from their families the Windsors and Habsburgs.
"What going on"? Ryan asked still in shocked as Charlotte was ushered off by seven year old Prince George of Wales.
"We are celebrating your engagement" said his Aunt Princess Anne while giving him and Alex a hug.
Ryan just nodded and was then approached by Emperor Rudolf who gave Alex a hug and shook Ryan hand and said "you better treat my baby girl right or you will have me to deal with".
Soon the surprise luncheon ended and it was time for Alexandra we have some things to discuss said His uncle King Charles who took the throne two years prior when Queen Elizabeth abdicated in favor of her son walked toward them with Queen Camilla Emperor Rudolf and Dowager Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip .
"Okay well it's 1:00 we want to announce your engagement to the world,anywhere particular you two would like to do the press conference"?asked Charles taking a seat on a sofa.
"Well how about Windsor Castle every engagement has been announce here at Buckingham lets try another venue".
"Okay how about a press conference around 3:00 in the Crimson Drawing Room" said Camila looking to the couple for approval who nodded their consent.
"Okay said Emperor Rudolf what month would yall like the wedding in"?
Alex immediately answered "i always wanted a spring wedding something in March or April" .
"Great we have time to plan a grand but simple wedding said the Emperor".
"Great your equerry and private secretary will be expecting you all by 2:45 said Charles while writing a missive for the two mentioned".
Ryan then looked at his watch and saw that it was only 1:20 his decided to stay until it was time to go and relax with his family.
Windsor Castle
Ryan Alex and Charlotte arrive in the private floo room of Windsor Castle and was immediately greeted by Col. Wilson and Jasmine.
"Good afternoon your highnesses" said the duo.
"We have the British,Austrian and Magical Press waiting for you in the Crimson Drawing" Room said
"We think it would be best to make this family oriented so we thought it would be best if Charlotte join you,don't worry the press know what questions to ask sir " said Jasmine while looking at her PDA.
"Okay sounds great are you two ready"asked Ryan looking at Alex and Charlotte who both nodded their heads.
"Great lets do this said Ryan as they made their way toward the Crimson Drawing Room, when they entered the were greeted with the clicks and flashes of the cameras..
"Good afternoon everyone i'm sure you all are wondering why we asked you here".
"To be honest Hadrian asked me to marry him and I Accepted" said Alex show the Press her engagement ring.
After a quick succession of question from different reporters Ryan pointed the the last reporter who happened to be Ryan old friend Luna Lovegood-Longbottom from the Quibbler
"Your highnesses I am wondering how the young princess is taking the news of the engagement"?
"I am happy for my daddy, Alex makes him happy and when he's happy daddy buys me things" Charlotte said all innocently.
"Well folks there you have it thank you for coming today we appreciated" said Ryan with his charming smile.
With that Jasmine called the Conference to a close and said if they had anymore questions sent their inquires to Palace and led the reporters out of the castle.
"So Charlotte you want to see grandma Molly"? asked Ryan as they walked to the Floo room .
"yes yes yes I can play with Victoria and Hugo"! exclaimed Charlotte tugging on Alex and Ryan's hand.
The Burrow
The trio exited the fireplace and entered the comfortable new living room of the newly rebuilt Burrow. "Molly"! Ryan yelled out for the matriarch.
"In the kitchen dear" replied Molly. The trio entered the kitchen and was met with the sight of Molly Hugo and Victoria drinking some iced cold lemonade.
"Ryan Alex and Charlotte it's good to see you dears I take it that you said yes right Alex"?.
"Yes ma'am I did we are getting married in March or April" replied Alex.
"Oh great would you let Narcissa and I give you two an engagement party"! exclaimed Molly.
"Sure Molly no problem since our parents and grandparents are planning the wedding it would be only right that the women who Ryan sees as mothers plan the engagement party "said Alex with a smile.
"Kids how about you go play in the garden while we talk" said Ryan to the three children.
Monday August. 14
St. James Palace Hadrians Suite
The weekend went by pretty fast in Ryan's opinion now he was packing for a mini vacation that he always took in August , this year he had decided to accept Crown Princess Victoria offer to join the family for the end of the summer festivities in Stockholm the would be residing at the royal palaces. Suddenly their was a knock at his door it was Mrs. Hughes
"The young princess is all packed and waiting for you sir " she said with a smile.
"Thank you you Mrs. Hughes enjoy your week off and take advantage of the bonus I have you". Replied Hadrian
"Yes sir and thank you very much" she said thinking of the 25,000 pounds he have as a bonus to all his human staff.
"Enjoy your vacation the elves will handle everything so don't worry" said Ryan picking up his suitcase and snapped his fingers so his other two suitcases floated and started following as he left the room.
"You're ready munchkin"? Ryan said to. Charlotte as he entered the sitting room where charlotte was playing with some dolls.
"Yes daddy i'm ready I can't wait until I see Estella and aunt Victoria and uncle Daniel"! Charlotte said excitedly.
"Okay then we are waiting for Alex and we will head to the airport" Ryan said as kids her forehead.
Just then Alex entered the sitting Room just coming from Kensington Palace All ready she asked the duo
"Yes yes yes" squealed Charlotte
Running toward the door while Ryan and Alex followed.
The trio met Felix and Demetri at the SUV and begin their journey to Heathrow Airport where his her was waiting for then they once again met the pilot copilot and steward. Once settle and all systems go the her took the sky .