I may ask for her hand, but I'm giving her my heart -- TBD

I was petrified and secretly wished that Ember would be home, too. But then again, it might be nice just to ask Mr. Black. He would probably think Lenni was too young or something... but getting engaged wasn't getting married right away or anything. I'd wait for her as long as necessary. Even if I didn't get permission right now. I already got it from Dean... I just needed it from Mr. Black. I stopped and took a deep breath, knocking on the front door.

" I got it baby!" I shouted up to Ember. Who shouted down, I pulled the door open and saw George standing there. " Hi George, c'mon in. " I said with a smile stepping aside so he could in. " Lenni's not here." I told him with a smile.

"I know," I said, running a hand through my hair. "I actually wanted to talk to you..." Merlin, was I bound to get a look on that one. I'm sure it was a dead giveaway as to why I was tehre now.

I raised my eyebrows. " Come on in." I said walking into the kitchen. " Coffee?" I asked him. Should I get Ember down here if I think it is what it is. " Would you like Ember to join us?" I asked him. Might make it easier.

"Er... well, maybe," I said. I didn't want to step on his toes by wanting Ember down here, but I also didn't want to hurt her feelings for not asking her either. "I'll leave that up to you," I added, figuring I'd let Mr. Black decide how he wanted to handle this. I shook my head at the coffee... I didn't need any caffeine jitters on top of being nervous.

I smiled, " Hang on one minute.." I said walking over to the stairs I shouted up. " EMBER CAN YOU COME HAVE A CHAT WITH GEORGE AND I PLEASE?!" I shouted up and waited for a response.

I was already halfway down the stairs. I had heard George and figured I'd have to babysit. "Hun, what's up?" I asked, stepping into the kitchen. I always forgot how loud Sirius could yell. "Hi, George," I added with a smile.

I didn't know how Dean could do it with both of them there when he asked Addie's parents.  I cleared my throat.  "Well, just hear me out," I began, figuring Mr. Black would try to cut me off before I could explain everything.  "I came here to ask for Elena's hand.  I know she's young.  I'm not saying we need to get married right away or anything... but I know I can't live without her.  I don't see the point in keeping an engagement out of the picture, even if it will last a few years.  I'm perfectly fine with that.  But I would like to do it after her big concert... so... may I have your blessing?" I asked them.

I had to chuckle when George took control of the situation before he even started. But now I had my hand over my mouth. I was so surprised and happy! I wasn't sure if I could speak in the proper tone of voice right away, so I just stayed there like tha tand figured Sirius would beat me to anything anyways.

I spit out a bit of my coffee, I turned to him. " You would like a blessing to ask our daughter's hand in marriage. " I sighed and looked over to him. " I guess this would be coming soon. I am glad to hear you won't be pushing the wedding.." I said. Smiling, this was hard I want to give him the blessing but I should have him squirm a few minutes at least. I turned to Ember who was pretty much frozen. " Ember?"

"Oh, you both should know my answer to that," I said, removing my hand to show my smile.  "Sorry honey, but I'm on George's side with this one."  I really hoped he didn't want me to argue about this.  They would end up doing it anyways with or without our blessing.

I gave a quick pout to Ember, letting out a sigh. " I would love to give you my blessing." I said as I watched his reaction of relief. " You have my blessing.." I said with a grin. Our little girl was not so little anymore. I didn't like it. I was happy she found a good guy.

I almost couldn't believe it.  A grin sread across my face and I let out a little sigh of relief.  "Thank you... thi smeans a lot, it really does," I said, hugging Ember when she came over to me with arms spread.

" I look forward to having you as a son." I said with a smile as I pulled him into a hug. " I'm glad she has you."

I was definitely not expecting that.  I grinned at both of them.  "I plan on doing it after her big concert," I said.  "So I'm sure you'll be the first ones to know exactly when it happens.  At least, I'm assuming you'll be there."