The Secret Refuge
Chapter 1: The Big Day
"Wow! You look..." the redhead was a t loss for words "… beautiful!"
The bride smile to the image before her and said "thank you! And so do you." She had to admit that she really felt very pretty like those Disney Princesses she once loved to watch during her early childhood years. "I'm sure when Harry sees you, without a doubt, you'll be the next bride."
"Ah! But that will be too soon I guess." the other girl replied and exhaled deeply.
"But you'll never know." The bride suggested since her friend and Harry were a couple far too long and everyone were just anticipating when the boy who lived would have the guts to propose to the redhead.
It's been 3 years since Voldemort was defeated by Harry Potter of course, along with his 2 best friends and with the full support of the Order. Many death eaters and other supporters were sent to Azkaban and were given the kiss. Some of them were lucky enough to change their allegiance to the light side and were given the chance to prove themselves and with that, they've agreed to become spies and served as the eyes and ears of the Order. But there were a very few number of whom have disappeared without any witch or wizard knowing their whereabouts. On the other hand, the Ministry has developed a back up plan in case one or any of those missing people planned on having a vendetta movement.
So far the wizarding world has a zero percent crime rate nor any signs of a rebellious group forming. Their world was peaceful ever since and the people couldn't ask for more.
"I still can't believe that you're going to be my sister in a few minutes!" Ginny Weasley was just as excited as the bride. Hermione was like a sister to her even before Hermione and her brother became a couple.
This day is a very important day for Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, the day they will finally exchange vows and say I do in front of a wizarding judge. Today is their big day. It was not a surprise to their family and friends because they saw it coming and it was about time that they will have to start their own family.
The couple decided that they'll have a simple wedding. At first they planned to have it in the Burrow but memories from Bill and Fleur's wedding, bad memories of the sudden attack has taken its toll to the clan and influenced the decision to have it in a different venue.
They were gong to get married in one of the wizarding world's famous Villa in the east coast of Britain. Well, with a good amount of salary that both Hermione and Ron got from being aurors, they were able to afford the luxury of having a good place to tie the knot.
"And I'm now savoring the last few moments of being Hermione Granger." The bride walked towards Ginny and gave her a hug. "I'm going to be an additional to your clan."
"You and Harry are always considered as part of the family." The maid of honor smiled and looked at the wall clock. "Well, I will be leaving you to have your last moments of single hood. I still have to check on the entourage if they're complete and ready. I'll be expecting you at the lobby in 10 minutes." Ginny gave the bride one last glance and she was out of the room.
Hermione could feel as if there were butterflies in her stomach, her palms becoming cold and sweaty, feels nauseated and like puking what she ate for lunch.
She was nervously excited.
"Calm yourself Hermione! This is the most awaited day. Nothing could possibly go wrong."
After convincing herself that she was relaxed and ready, she estimated that 10 minutes had already passed without bothering to look at the clock and decided it was time for her to go.
She was just about to close the door of the matrimonial suite when she heard the sound of a breaking glass. The sound was coming from the other end of the floor.
'Looks like its coming from one of the guests' room.' She thought and she went to check each room to find out the commotion.
Two doors were locked and thought that the occupants must have left. But she saw that the last door, which is the Wealey's suite, is slight ajar and she peeked in to see the scene in the receiving area.
A blonde pregnant woman was bending down trying to clean the mess but Mrs. Weasley stopped her with her voice. "Are you out of your mind? You're about to give birth to a child and there you are, helping yourself in a difficult position… will you please stand up!"
Hermione was shocked at the tone of Mrs. Weasley. It was full of anger and malice but she couldn't see clearly who the blonde girl was.
"Mrs. Weasley, I was just trying to…-" but she was cut off when the elder spoke.
"To think that you came here to tell me the good news and about to ruin my son's life! Perfect timing!" Her tone was more of sarcastic this time. "Really, did you have to choose his wedding day?"
Hermione felt a lump in her throat upon hearing who was involved. She was thinking that eavesdropping maybe a bad idea or maybe a good one and she just have that bad feeling.
"I came here with the intention of informing you about this, to inform HIM! But I didn't receive a single reply from that son of yours when all I did was owl him, making a way to contact him, trying to let him know this past months." The blonde defended herself.
"Tell me, who else knows about this aside from me and my son?" Mrs. Weasley asked still red that matched her hair from being furious.
"Mrs. Weasley, I don't think your son knows." Both of Molly's eyebrows are now raised. "Harry Potter told me that Ron hasn't tried reading one of my letters. Hell, he didn't even bother opening them." The girl was having a hard time explaining but she continued. "For some reason I thought of Harry, that he would be the next best option to contact because he knew about the secret affair. I met up with him and explained to the situation 8 months ago. But I was wrong, he was just as worse as Ron. He offered me a huge amount of money to stay away from Ron because he was already happy with Granger. But I know that was a complete lie. All I've been hearing was Ron complaining that Granger was being a pain in the ass and no excitement at all."
"Don't you dare insult Hermione in front of me!" It was starting to heat up again but Molly tried to be calm. "So why tell me now?"
"Because I don't want my child to grow up without a father. I think Ron has the utmost right to know that he has a child with me and that he has a legal responsibility with our child." Hermione now could make out who the blonde was, and it was the girl she used to be very jealous with.
Molly has an unexplainable look on her face. "For how long were you and my son involved did you say Miss Brown?"
"2 years." Lavender took a deep breath and continued. "We started seeing each other 3 months after the war ended. He promised me that he'll break it off with Granger because he loves me more but he didn't, instead he left me hanging without any notice and the next thing I know is that he's marrying that girl."
Hermione have heard enough and it was like eardrums were about to burst from the new information she heard.
2 years dating Lavender Brown behind her back?
A month after they confessed their love for each other he opted for a rebound girl or perhaps a back up plan?
It was just too much for her to bear. She thought this was going to be a perfect day, their big day. But it turns out that it is the complete opposite.
Tears were forming in her eyes but the adrenaline she felt from being hurt to angry was strong that it stopped her tears from falling.
She ran downstairs and saw her maid of honor and parents waiting for her at the lobby.
"It's about time you showed up! The guests were starting to -…Hermione!" Ginny walked fast enough to catch up with her friend.
No one's going to stop her at what she was about to do.
Hermione was out in the gardens she heard one of the guests say; "She's here! The bride's here!"
The music started to play when she reached the aisle and the musicians were having a hard time catching up the rhythm of their song to how fast the bride was walking.
The guests were whispering and Ron also wondered why his bride was acting indifferent but then grinned when she finally reached the spot in front of him.
"Why 'Mione, I didn't know you are THAT excited to marry me!" The groom began but he didn't notice what was happening and he just saw a little metal object flying towards him and landed harshly on his face only to realize that it was their engagement ring.
"Hey what was-.."
"I was excited to do that!" Hermione spat at his former fiancé and turned to their guests. "Everyone! With my deepest sincerity, I'm very sorry that I may have wasted your time."
The guests were starting to buzz and were shocked of the scene before them but nevertheless enjoyed the show.
"What's going on here? Ron?" Harry was now in between his two best friends. He looked at the groom then to the bride. "Hermione?"
"Don't you Hermione me. I never would have thought that you of all people would have the density to do something like that to your friend, to betray your best friend! To think that you knew all this time and you didn't even bother telling him, telling ME!" Hermione was in rage and her voice was loud enough to be heard by all the guests.
"Tell me what Harry?" Ron asked, now looking confused. "What's this all about?"
"Oh I'm sorry that your acting naïve like you don't have a damn clue Ronald. In the first place you are the one at fault here! Too late for explanations now because you're about to lose not just your wife to be but also you're to kiss our 10 years of friendship goodbye. That also applies to you Harry Potter!" The bride was out of breath. "I hope you both know what I'm talking about! Dirty traitors!" And with those last words, the bride ran.
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