Disclaimer: I sadly own none of this....but the story.

Okay I hadn't planned on writing this part but after reviews I think I need it....and afterward have a small epi chapter.

So here is the Wedding!

Chapter 3: Wedding Day Drama!

It was clear that Rhea Dumbledore thrived under pressure. The very next day after her father and his Deputy had gotten engaged she had asked to plan the wedding. The professors had agreed; Minerva only doing so after Albus assured her that while Rhea acted like him she did not in fact share his tastes in decorating or clothes.

The two professors had set the date to be July 31st of that year. They figured they had waited far to long to admit their feeling that they should not wait to declare it to the world.

The world indeed. The paper tried its best to scandalize the situation but the fact was…Albus and Minerva had far too many supporters. All in all everyone was thrilled for the wedding.

Rhea especially and the girl had worked wonders in the six weeks she had to plan the wedding. Who ever would have thought a fifteen year old girl could do it? Not many but she had. Some of her methods had been strange but still they worked. Although how she got Horace Slughorn to be an usher with best man Aberforth Dumbledore; or got Rolanda Hooch into a bride's maid dress we may not want to know.

Even so the day had arrived and everyone was giddy with anticipation; especially the wedding party for Rhea had made Minerva's gown herself and had allowed absolutely no one to see it till she was done beautifying Minerva.

"I am a genius! Miss Minerva you look absolutely ravishing and my father will stop breathing the moment you walk through the door," Rhea beamed as she turned her back to the mirror and leaned against the vanity.

"You really think so Rhea?" Minerva asked observing herself in the full length mirror by the vanity.

"Oh completely. Now if you will excuse me I have to go check on everything down stairs and make sure dad's not passed out from anxiety yet," Rhea smiled. She had her hand on the door knob when she stopped and said so softly Minerva almost did not hear it. "I'm very glad to have you as a step-mother," Rhea whispered before disappearing out of the room.

Minerva sat there staring at herself in the mirror and smiled softly. "I'm glad to have you as a daughter Rhea," she said to herself before picking up her bouquet and exiting the room.

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The wedding was taking place on the grounds of the Dumbledore estate at sunset. Everything was set and beautiful in greens, reds, and yellows. A red carpet was rolled out between the two aisles and a delicate archway was set up at the beginning of the walkway. All around were strategically and artistically placed red and yellow roses with ferns. At the other end of the red carpet Minister Graber stood waiting with Aberforth Dumbledore and Horace Slughorn. All the guests were seated or standing close to their seats chatting. Albus was shaking hands with Minerva's mother and father when he looked up and saw Rhea running down the lane to them.

He smiled brightly at his daughter; his pride and joy. Her brownish red hair was curled and half of it was pulled back with pins and yellow roses with a few bits framing her face. Her blue green eyes were shining brightly with laughter and joy and she looked absolutely stunning in the light red spaghetti strap dress she had made herself.

She came up to her father and smiled brightly.

"She's ready and so are the bride's maids," Rhea exclaimed.

"Excellent. Before we start Rhea I want you to meat Maximus and Loretta McGonagall. These are Minerva's parents," Albus said fixing her hair a bit before pushing her in front of the two.

"Oh it's a pleasure Lord and Lady McGonagall," Rhea bowed respectfully.

"I'm sure. I hear you are the one responsible for everything here and dressed my little girl?" Maximus asked putting his large hand under her small chin and gently lifting it up to look in her eyes.

"Um yes sir…I just really wanted to do something for Miss Minerva and papa…I wanted it perfect," Rhea said biting her lip.

"I think you've accomplished it," the man said softly. Rhea smiled brilliantly at him.

"All right dear leave the poor child alone and go get your daughter before Albus has a heat attack," Loretta teased lightly, "You will sit with me Rhea yes?"

"Oh um yes ma'am if you wish it," Rhea nodded as her father kissed her head and went to take his place. She, Loretta, and the rest of the guests sat down as a lovely soft tune began to waft in the air.

Albus stood tall dressed in black dress robes and a red tie. His groom's men were also in their best black dress robes; though their ties were a soft gold color. The groom's men were Horace Slughorn, Daniel Potter, Alastor Moody, and Aberforth Dumbledore. Aberforth was the best man.

The bride's maids appeared all wearing Greek inspired one shoulder gowns in a soft golden color, the same color as the men's ties, with red roses in their Greek hair dos. The bride's maids were Poppy Pomfrey, Madison Potter, Sabrina Sinistra, and Rolanda Hooch. Rolanda was the maid of honor.

When the last bride's maid had taken her place the soft music turned into the wedding march and the congregation stood as Minerva and her father appeared at the archway.

Albus' eye twinkled more brightly than ever as he gaped and forgot to breathe staring at the goddess that was slowly walking down the aisle to him. Minerva was beauty personified. Her hair shown brightly in the setting sun as it hung loosely around her porcelain face; two strands on either side of her face were twisted and held behind her head with a diamond pin. Her make up was soft and her eyes smoky bringing out the emerald color in her eyes. The dress was made of the finest silk and was an off white color. The design was all Rhea's own.

The bodice was fitted and corset style with slightly loose off the shoulder straps. All along the bodice were tiny flower designs done meticulously in crystals. The bottom of the dress was a full and layered set of skirts that swished when Minerva moved and had a slight train following behind her. A gossamer veil was over her face and held in place with a diamond tiara. Her shoes were opened toed two inch heels that were made of the finest satin.

When they had reached the end of the aisle Maximus lifted the veil, as was custom, and kissed his daughter softly on the cheek before handing her off to Albus.

"By the gods Minerva you are stunning," Albus whispered softly.

"Thank you…Rhea did all of it," Minerva blushed.

Albus turned to his child and gave her a subtle wink before they both turned to the Minister.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony of these two souls. Who gives this woman to this man?" the minister asked.

"I do," Maximus said gruffly before walking over to Loretta's other side and sitting by her.

"The couple has chosen the ancient wizarding binding ceremony. Take note that this cannot be performed correctly if the two are not soul mates in every since of the word," the minister replied, "Albus… Minerva please take hold of each others left wrists."

The professors did as requested neither taking their eyes off the other.

"Do you Minerva Katherine McGonagall take Albus Percival Wulfiric Brain Dumbledore to be you life partner through peace and war, through death and health for all eternity?"

"I do," Minerva replied.

"Do you Albus Percival Wulfiric Brain Dumbledore take Minerva Katherine McGonagall as your life partner through peace and war, through death and health for all eternity?" the minister continued as he wrapped a golden rope around their wrists.

"I do," Albus nodded in earnest.

"As I bind this thread to them may they always remember they are not alone in the world and they are loved by the only one that will ever love them to death," the minister exclaimed as he placed the tip of his wand on the thread and chanted, "One in life, one in death, one it love. Blessed be!"

A purple light shot from his wand and wrapped around the thread cutting it and rolling it around their ring fingers to form a solid gold band that glowed softly before becoming a harden metal and sitting on their hands.

"I know pronounce you man and wife you may kiss the bride," the minister smiled pulling back his wand. Albus did not need to be told twice as he gently cupped Minerva's face and brought their lips together in a soft and loving kiss.

When they broke apart the minister took their hands and raised them in the air exclaiming, "Allow me to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Albus Percival Wulfiric Brian Dumbledore!" The congregation erupted into cheers as the couple walked down the aisle and into the estate for the reception.


The wedding reception was wonderful and everyone was dancing and laughing and eating.

Rhea had received many compliments on her gowns and the wonderful wedding she had planned. A few people even asked her to help them with their weddings. She had politely turned them all down claiming to want to finish school first.

She had danced with her father, Maximus, Aberforth, and a few of Minerva's nephews before deciding to take a break and get a drink. She was standing to the side of the room sipping a glass of ginger ale watching Minerva and Albus waltzing together when she felt two strong hands of different sizes clamp onto her shoulders. She whipped around and her eyes rose up to see the tan and cruel faces of her step-brothers. Evan and Eric smiled down at Rhea cheekily.

"Lovely wedding Rhea. We're having a grand time," Evan smirked as he tried to caress her cheek.

Rhea slapped away his hand and back up slightly snarling. "What are you two doing here? You weren't invited," she snapped.

"Come now darling sister. Did you forget that when dad and Caroline married we were sent to stay with Gran and Gramps?" Eric smirked.

"No I didn't…that doesn't explain why you are here," Rhea snapped.

"You don't honestly think Albus is going to keep you now that he's married to that sexy little thing," Evan laughed pointing to Minerva.

"Her name's Minerva and I'd thank you to mind your own business," Rhea said crossing her arms.

"I do love when she gets that little bit of fire in her," Eric laughed as he and Evan closed in on her.

"Now be a good little girl and come with us," Evan said taking Rhea's arm roughly, "Dad said we were to come get you so you would annoy Albus."

"Leave me alone!" Rhea shouted bringing everything in the room to a screeching halt.

"Now what exactly is the problem here boys?" Maximus asked walking up on them.

"Mind your business old man we're just trying to get our bratty senseless sister to learn her manners," Evan snapped.

"Old man?" Maximus said raising his eye brow he forcibly moved the man's hand from Rhea's small arm and pulled the girl close to him.

"I believe Rhea has enough manners and sense to tell who is and isn't an idiot," Maximus chuckled.

"How dare you!" Evan shouted as he and Eric took swings at the old man.

Maximus fought them as well as he could be being out numbered and on the ground. He was just getting the upper hand when two sets of strong hands hurled the men off of him and helped him up.

"I was winning you know," Maximus sighed dusting off his robes.

"We know but we couldn't let you have all the fun," Aberforth smirked as Albus turned on the two men and pointed his wand at him.

Everyone in the ballroom could feel the anger radiating off of him. Everyone was deathly quiet. Evan and Eric glared angrily at Albus and looked warily at his wand.

"What are you doing here!?" Albus snapped. "We came to get Rhea. We figured you wouldn't care since you had that to play with now," Eric fool heartedly answered pointing at Minerva. Minerva was standing just inches away from her parents and Rhea.

"I told Gregory and Caroline you were not to see her again. They even signed over all guardianship to me you have no rights over here," Albus snarled, "And after what Rhea's told be what makes you think I won't kill you know!?"

"Rhea lies all the time. We've never laid a hand on her," Evan growled.

"I don't lie! You said you wanted me to have your freaking kid!" Rhea shouted.

Everyone in the room gasped as Minerva pulled Rhea close to her.

"It appears to be her words against yours," Maximus said drawing his wand and standing by Albus, "and I'm inclined to believe my new granddaughter. So why don't you get your filthy bastard self out of here before Albus and I show you what real magic is!"

Evan and Eric were stupid but they had enough sense to know not to mess with a room full of witches and wizards. They slowly stood up and bolted from the room.

When they were gone Albus sighed and turned to his guests.

"Please continue the party," he smiled and waved his wand as the music started up again. The crowd slowly dispersed once again leaving Loretta, Aberforth, Maximus, Rhea, Albus, and Minerva alone.

Albus turned to his new wife and found Rhea was desperately clinging to the woman's small frame her own thin frame shaking with tears. Albus kneeled by Rhea and gently pulled her away from Minerva. On the child's arm he saw the ugly hand mark bruise already forming.

"Rhea you know Minerva and I would never leave you with them yes?" he asked.

Rhea sniffed and nodded.

"You are my child and no one will ever take your place in my heart we'll always have a special bond together," he said softly cupping her face and wiping away the tears.

She smiled and nodded.

"So you'll be okay with going to Paris with Maximus and Loretta while Minerva and I are on our honeymoon?" he asked.

Rhea looked up at the McGonagalls and saw them smiling encouragingly at her.

"Yes all right…..as long as I can call her mama," Rhea answered turning to look at Minerva.

"If that's what you want I couldn't be happier," Minerva smiled pulling the girl into a hug.

Albus sighed happily as he saw his daughter so warmly embrace his true love. Life was good and to think it all started when Rhea popped up in his office fireplace for the summer.


Well what do you think? I hope Eric and Evan did not anger anyone too much. Reviews are loved!