A Love Affair

"I do." My eyes watered as I spoke the fate sealing words. These tears were happy 's what I told myself. I was married now, someone belonged to me and I belonged to someone too.

I looked into my new husbands eyes and my resolve faltered for a moment. I didn't see love in his eyes. I saw triumph. Shouldn't he be smiling with love and excitement?

"I love you, Hermione." He whispered softly, so only I could hear. His words should have been taken as a compliment, but I felt sick and dirty hearing the words. He wasn't expressing his love. He was thinking about what I was going to bring him. Money, a lover, a family, I could go on forever with a list.

I looked out into the audience, Ginny and Harry sat together, but I could tell neither of them was happy. Harry was frowning at me, and when he saw me staring he gave me a smile and thumbs up. The smile didn't reach his eyes. Ginny was staring at Ron with contempt; and I couldn't even begin to understand that.

My eyes watered even more, and I knew this wasn't because I was happy.

I saw my new husbands smile fade, and I realized I hadn't said I love you too. I couldn't bring myself to say it, so I nodded and turned to be hugged by my new family.

I was no longer Hermione Granger. I was Hermione Weasely.


A/N: I have great plans for this story, and I'm really excited to see how it turns out. Let me know with reviews.