Draco Malfoy held his crystal goblet aloft and tapped it gently with a fork in the soft golden glow of candles in the Manor grand ballroom, waiting for the gentle chatter to die down.
The handsome blonde, resplendent in crisp black dress robes, held his head high and announced to the expectant crowd "my wife and I thank you all for joining us today. We are overjoyed to celebrate the beginning of this chapter of our lives with you". Draco paused as guests of the wedding broke out in applause and his cool eyes scanned the lavishly appointed reception with an air of satisfaction.
"I will speak plainly; we stand here tonight because of one reason". Draco turned to his side and gently took the hand of the beautiful redheaded witch with glowing brown eyes, and brought her standing to his side. Guests waited in warm anticipation and some dabbed away tears as Draco slid his hand behind the neck of his bride and tenderly stroked her cheek.
"We are here tonight because this woman means everything to me. I love you Ginevra Molly Malfoy, née Weasley. More than you will ever know".