A/N: This is for Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's 5th Assignment. I chose task 5 of Astronomy which was Uranus and write a story set during winter. This is also for the Granger Danger: Hermione Granger Birthday Event, and October's writing month (1,178 words).

It had been almost five years since Hermione had been assigned to help Rabastan Lestrange reintegrate into the Wizarding world after his conviction had been overturned due to new evidence. Since that time they had practically become inseparable and their friends and families were not surprised when the two of them announced that they were getting married.

They had agreed that they should marry on New Year's Day.

"I think it's the perfect day. You let go of the past and look to the future, and I will be doing just that. I will let go of my family traditions and start to make new ones with you," Rabastan explained.

Hermione took his hand in hers and said, "I can't wait to do that, Rab. I love you."

"I love you too, Hermione."

Hermione looked at herself in the mirror once again to check that her dress looked okay. She had gone for a simple off white dress which reached the floor at the front with a small train at the back and long lace sleeves in a flower pattern. She had loved it from the moment she had seen it and knew she had to buy it once she tried it on. Hermione had also bought a thick white fur lined cloak to walk to and from the marquee in to stave off the cold.

"You look beautiful," Ginny gushed.

"Thank you, Ginny," Hermione said, smiling broadly.

"Knock, knock," Hannah said as she entered the room with Luna in tow.

The two of them and Ginny were wearing matching pale blue dresses which had a similiar design to Hermione's wedding dress only without the sleeves.

"You look stunning, Hermione," Hannah said, smiling at her.

"I think Rabastan is going to be infected with Wrackspurts when he sees you, Hermione," Luna commented dreamily.

"Thank you, Luna, I'm sure he will," Hermione replied. She still didn't believe in the majority of the creatures Luna said existed, but she indulged her friend anyway.

Harry poked his head through the door.

"It's time to go, girls. They're ready and waiting for you."

Hermione took a deep breath, checked herself in the mirror one last time, put on the cloak and picked up her bouquet of white roses, blue carnations, and headed to the door.

The wedding was being held in a large marquee on the extensive grounds at Lestrange Manor.

Hermione had thought that it was madness considering it was the middle of winter and the guests would get cold, but her fiancé had gently reminded her that heating charms could be used to keep them warm. The grounds were beautiful in December, and they were big enough for all their guests.

As they walked from the manor to the marquee, Hermione's breath was taken away as she looked at the grounds around her.

The whole place was covered in a thin blanket of pure white snow and would have made a lovely picture on the front of a Christmas card. It certainly was the perfect backdrop for a winter wedding.

The picturesque scene however did not stave off the bitter cold, and Hermione was glad to finally arrive at the marquee and she basked in the warmth as she stepped over the threshold and took the cloak off as she no longer needed it.

She could hear the string quartet change from playing Pachelbel's Canon in D Major to the traditional Bridal Chorus by Wagner.

Hannah, Ginny, and Luna stood in front of Hermione, walking down the aisle with Rabastan's groomsmen.

"Are you ready, Hermione?" aske Harry.

"Yes," she replied, and they started to walk down the aisle.

Every guest rose so they could see her. There were many 'oohs' and 'ahhhs' from the assembled people, but Hermione's attention wasn't on any of them. It was on the man at the very end in front of the Minister. He was staring at her as if he had never seen her before.

In no time at all Hermione found herself next to Rabastan and in front of Minister Shacklebolt.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to watch the joining of two souls. Love is one of the most powerful things in the world, and to witness two people who share it is a treasure. Rabastan and Hermione have been through many things, and to see how their love has flourished between them brings hope and joy to those who know them."

Hermione glanced at Rabastan and could feel her smile broaden.

All of her previous relationships paled in comparison to what she had with him, and Hermione knew that she would never love anyone else.

"The only reading today will be from Corinthians 1:13. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." After a slight pause, Kingsley carried on.

"And now we will proceed to the vows, but before we do, does anyone here know of any lawful impediment stopping these two souls from joining in matrimony?"

Silence greeted his words.

"Rabastan and Hermione, you may make your vow to one another. Rabastan you may go first."

Hermione turned to face Rabastan.

"I, Rabastan, take you, Hermione, to be my wife, to share both good times and bad times, side by side. I give you my hand, and my heart, and hope that my love will always be a safe haven for you," he recited

"Hermione."

"I, Hermione, take you, Rabastan, to be my husband, to share both good times and bad times, side by side. I give you my hand, and my heart, and hope that my love will always be a safe haven for you.

"Now the exchange of vows is complete, the giving of rings will be done."

Lucius Malfoy came forward and placed the rings into Kingsley's hands.

"These rings are a symbol of the vows you have taken and of the union which binds you. They represent the eternal love you have for one another. Rabastan, you may place the ring on Hermione's finger."

"I give you this ring as a symbol of our love. I will honour, protect, and love you," Rabastan said, looking into Hermione's eyes.

"Hermione, you may place the ring on Rabastan's finger."

"I give you this ring as a symbol of our love. I will honour, protect, and love you," Hermione repeated.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I present to you Mr and Mrs Rabastan Lestrange."

The guests cheered at the announcement.

After greeting a number of guests the couple had decided to go outside so a few photos could be taken. Although the weather was just as biting as it was before, Hermione could not feel it. It seemed as if her happiness had driven all thought of it from her mind.