A/N: Hey guys! Thank you so much for all of the reviews! I'm glad you're liking the story! This chapter is the longest yet, I almost didn't write this one but then I thought "How can you have a Ron/Hermione missing moments series without their wedding?" So yea, this is the wedding chapter! I figured that justifies the length! Hope you enjoy it and PLEASE review! I would really appreciate it! On with the story now!
Finally
Laughter filled the Great Hall at Hogwarts as Ginny finished her speech about Ron and Hermione at their Rehearsal Dinner. The very much in love couple were to be married on the grounds of their old school the following afternoon. The couple could not think of a better place to exchange their vows then at the place where it all started. "Remind me to kill Ginny later!" Ron whispered to Hermione. Ginny had held nothing back in her speech talking about the embarrassing things Ron would say and do when he was younger.
"Honestly Ron," Hermione said, "it wasn't that bad. Besides you can get her back next month when she and Harry get married." It had been two years since the end of the war and the two couples had hardly been separated.
Following Ginny's speech all of the lights in the Great Hall dimmed for a special slideshow of Ron and Hermione. The first section of pictures was of Ron growing up. The pictures started with one of Mrs. Weasley holding him in her arms in St. Mungo's right after he was born. Ron's ears turned pink as the pictures progressed to ones of him with no teeth or of him playing with Ginny when they were little. Hermione smiled and grabbed his hand and squeezed. The next section of pictures was of Hermione growing up. Hermione squirmed as there were many pictures of her smiling with her huge buck teeth when she was little. "Oh gosh!" she said. Ron smiled and kissed her on the cheek, "You're beautiful," he said.
The third section of pictures was of Ron and Hermione together during their years at school starting with their first year. There was a picture of them laughing with Harry and ones of them messing around in the Common Room. The pictures progressed all the way up to before they took off with Harry to search for Horcruxes. They didn't have any pictures of them during that year because they, of course, did not have time for that. The pictures that came after that were after the war so these were more of them as a couple, finally. There were pictures of them on Valentine's Day dates, of them ice skating, one of them asleep on the sofa at the Burrow, one under the mistletoe, and many others. The last picture was of Ron down on one knee with a ring in his hand and Hermione standing in front of him, hands covering her mouth, and tears pouring down her cheeks.
As the slideshow came to an end so did the dinner. As the guests departed to Hogsmeade, where they were staying for the night, Ron and Hermione thanked them all for coming and received many well wishes for the following day. Once the last guest was gone and everything had been cleaned up Ron and Hermione stood outside the portrait of the Fat Lady saying goodnight.
"I can't believe we're getting married tomorrow!" Hermione said.
"I know, it's so surreal." Ron replied as he played with her fingers. They had both agreed that they would do things the old-fashioned way and say goodnight before midnight and not see each other until the wedding. "Just think, this time tomorrow night your name will be Hermione Weasley!" Ron said.
"I can hardly wait!"
Ron leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. "I wish you were my wife tonight, you look gorgeous!"
"Ron, you can wait just a few more hours. Besides we both decided a long time ago that we wanted to wait until we were married so it would be more special."
"I know, and it will be." Ron leaned in and gave her a kiss. After a few moments Hermione broke the kiss and looked at Ron's watch.
"Ron, it's 11:50, you should go." Hermione and the rest of the bride's party were staying in the Gryffindor Tower while Ron and the groom's party were staying in the Ravenclaw Tower. They thought by staying in separate towers it would be easier to get ready the next day without seeing each other before the wedding.
"Yeah I suppose your right. I love you." He said as he gave her one last peck.
"I love you too." She said as she hugged him. Ron bent his head down and kissed the tip of her nose, "Goodnight, I can't wait to see you tomorrow!"
"Goodnight Ron. I know, me either."
After one last hug Ron shoved his hands in his pockets and started off along the corridor. Hermione walked through the portrait hole and up to her four poster bed in her dormitory. As she lay in bed she rolled over and saw her wedding dress hanging by the window, she smiled and couldn't wait for the events of the following afternoon.
"Hermione dear, it's time to wake up." Mrs. Granger whispered as she shook her daughter.
"Oh mum, just a few more minutes." Hermione whined rolling over.
"Hermione, you're getting married today. I think you want to get up."
Hermione opened her eyes and smiled. "Finally!" she thought to herself. Mrs. Granger had gotten up and walked to the bathroom where the other girls were already getting ready. Hermione sat up and smiled when she saw the dozen red roses on her nightstand. She picked up the flowers and smelled them then opened the card that had been lying next to them.
"Hermione," it began,
"As you read this, just know that I'm thinking of you. In a few hours I will be able to call you my wife, something I have wanted to do for a while now. I can't wait to be with you and start our lives together. I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone but you, Hermione. I've loved you for a long time now and I know that my love for you will get stronger with each passing day. I love you, Hermione! I can't wait to be your husband. See you soon darling!
All my love,
Ron"
Hermione smiled and sighed. What she wouldn't do to see Ron right now.
"Hermione dear, you need to be getting ready!" Mrs. Granger called.
Hermione placed the flowers and card back on her nightstand and hurried into the bathroom. "Here Hermione, I have everything set up over here." Ginny said ushering her into a seat by the counter. Ginny's fiery red hair was already pulled half up and was in beautiful ringlets cascading over her shoulders. Ginny had volunteered the day Ron and Hermione got engaged to do Hermione's hair and make-up for the wedding. As Hermione sat in the chair and began to apply her make-up she began to get antsy. She couldn't wait to be married. She wanted to get married to Ron so badly it ached. "Oh Hermione," Ginny said, "Just think, in a few hours we'll finally be sisters!"
Hermione smiled, "I know, I've always considered you as a sister to me, but now it will be official!" As her hair and make-up were being done Mrs. Weasley was bouncing back and forth from tower to tower checking on Ron and Hermione. "Oh Hermione, You look so beautiful!" she said dabbing at her eyes, "Ron is so lucky to be getting such a wonderful girl like you!"
"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley. I feel like the luckiest woman in the world to be marrying Ron!"
"Oh dear, please! You can call me Molly! No need to be so formal!" She said as she hugged Hermione. "Well, I should go check on Ron again. He was having trouble with his bowtie." Hermione giggled as she thought about the trouble Ron was probably having trying to tie it on his own.
"There!" Ginny said as she placed the last pin in Hermione's hair, "What do you think?" she asked as she turned Hermione around to face the mirror.
"Oh Ginny, it's beautiful!" Hermione said. Ginny had pulled her hair half up and had twisted that part into a twisted bun and had curled the rest of her hair into tight ringlets that hung around her shoulders. "You really like it?" Ginny asked.
"Oh Gin, it's exactly how I pictured it looking when I was younger! Thank you!" Hermione said giving Ginny a hug.
"Girls, you should get dressed! The ceremony starts in an hour!" Mrs. Granger said.
Ginny, the maid of honor handed all of the other bridesmaids their strapless red gowns and they all quickly got changed.
Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Weasley helped Hermione into her dress. It was a beautiful white, strapless gown that had white flowers and silver glitter all over it. It looked simply stunning on Hermione. Once her gown was on all of the bridesmaids had to stand around and "Oooh," and "Awww" at her. As Hermione stood looking at herself in the mirror, she saw Ginny motion toward the window. Hermione walked over to the window and Ginny pointed to the right. As she looked to where Ginny was pointing Hermione's stomach lurched. It was Ron standing on the grounds gazing up at the window. She knew that from the angle she was standing at that he couldn't see her but she smiled at the fact that he was looking for her. Ron looked simply dashing in his Muggle tuxedo. It took all that Hermione had in her not to run on the grounds and leap into his arms.
"Ok girls, it's time to head down!" Mrs. Weasley called. Ginny gave Hermione one last hug then rushed out the door with the other bridesmaids.
Mrs. Granger gave her daughter one more hug and said, "You look beautiful dear! Ron is a very lucky man. Your father will be in in just a moment to take you down, I love you!" she then turned and left the room leaving Hermione alone.
Hermione looked out the window again and saw that Ron was gone. He must have already taken his place at the altar. She turned around to look in the mirror again. As she looked at her reflection she sighed and smoothed her dress, "This is it!" she whispered. She could feel all of the butterflies fluttering in her stomach. She looked into the mirror again and saw her dad standing in the doorway behind her.
"Darling, you look beautiful!" he said as he walked forward and kissed her cheek.
"Thanks Dad!" Hermione said. The wedding had not even started yet and her eyes were already stinging with tears. "How's Ron?" she asked.
"He's nervous, excited. I could tell though by the look on his face that he is deeply in love with you. He's wonderful Hermione. I couldn't ask for a better son-in-law." Hermione smiled and a tear fell onto her cheek. Mr. Granger quickly wiped it away and said, "None of that now. You don't want those doors to open up and Ron see you crying. He would think that you don't want to marry him!" Hermione chuckled and said "I'm ok."
Mr. Granger smiled and offered her his arm, "Shall we?" he said. Hermione took his arm and they walked down to the front doors of the school which would open up and Ron would see her for the first time.
As they stood behind the closed doors Hermione began to shake. She was getting so nervous. She didn't really like being the center of attention, but she kept reminding herself that she wouldn't even notice all the people, she just needed to look at Ron and ignore everyone else. "You ready?" Mr. Granger asked as he looked down at his only daughter. "Yes." Hermione answered. She stood up on tip-toe and kissed her father on the cheek, "I love you Dad!" She whispered.
"I love you too." Mr. Granger said with tears in his eyes.
The next thing Hermione knew the big oak doors had swung open and the first thing she saw as she walked forward was Ron at the end of the aisle waiting for her. The intense love he had for her was written all over his face as he beamed at her. Hermione had been right, she didn't even notice all of the hundreds of people staring at her, there was nothing that could break her eye contact with Ron. The next thing Hermione knew her father was joining Ron's hand with hers and she and Ron walked up to the small man performing the ceremony. Then it was time for Ron to say his vows. He turned and faced Hermione and felt that his heart would explode because of all of the love he felt for her.
"Hermione," he began, "I have loved you since that first day on the train when you told me I had dirt on my nose," a small chuckle came from the crowd as Ron continued, "Over the years our friendship grew and so did my love for you. We have had many fights and disagreements but my love for you has never changed. I pledge myself to you today, to be there for you through good times and bad and to build a life together with you. I can't wait to have children with you and to be your husband forever. I love you!" He finished.
Hermione smiled and began her vows, "Ron, you've always been there for me. Whenever bad things happened I always knew I could get through it if you were with me. We've been through a lot together and I know that the road ahead will be rough at times but I want to face those rough patches with you and only you." Her voice broke and a few tears spilled onto her cheeks but Ron wiped them away, "I promise to support you and always be there for you. I love you Ron!" Ron smiled and squeezed her hands.
It was then time for them to exchange their rings. As Ron slipped the silver band onto Hermione's finger he whispered so only she could hear, "I love you." As Hermione slipped his ring onto his finger she whispered, "I love you too." They joined hands once again and the short minister said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. Ron, you may kiss your bride."
"Finally!" Ron said as Hermione smiled and they shared their first kiss as husband and wife. There was applause from everyone in the crowd and as Ron and Hermione broke their kiss they saw both of their mothers with tears streaming down their cheeks. Ron and Hermione looked back at one another and turned to face the crowd. The small minister spoke once more, "It is my pleasure to introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bilius Weasley!" More applause followed the announcement. Harry, Ron's best man, patted Ron on the back and said, "Well done, mate!"
Ron and Hermione went back up the aisle and into the school. Once they were away from everyone else Ron lifted Hermione off of her feet in an embrace, "I love you Mrs. Weasley!" She giggled, "I really love the sound of that!"
They shared a passionate kiss then were interrupted by someone clearing their throat. "It's time for you to go to the reception," Harry said, "You'll have more time for that later!" he chuckled.
Ron and Hermione were announced once again as they entered the Great Hall which was decked out in ivory roses and gold ribbon streaming down the walls and across the ceiling. Ron and Hermione shared their first dance as husband and wife to a Muggle song Hermione loved; "The Greatest Story Ever Told" by: Oliver James.
Every other event of the reception passed by in a blur to them. The last event to take place was the tossing of the bouquet which was caught by Luna Lovegood. When she caught the beautiful bouquet of red roses Hermione thought she saw Neville blush.
"Ladies and Gentlemen," George called gathering everyone's attention, "We would like to ask you to please proceed out to the grounds as Ron and Hermione depart for some much needed alone time and excitement. Don't forget to use protection kids!"
"GEORGE!" Mrs. Weasley shouted from the other side of the Hall. Ron's ears and face turned bright red, "Git!" he said.
Once everyone was outside Ron and Hermione joined hands and ran through the middle of the crowd as everyone threw rose petals over their heads. At the end of the crowd George and Lee Jordan were shooting off fireworks from Weasley Wizards Wheezes that were in the shape of hearts.
Ron and Hermione climbed in to the Unicorn driven carriage that had white lights all around it in a sort of dome. "Give her a kiss!" the photographer shouted. "No problem there!" Ron said as he leaned over and gave Hermione a good kiss. Many pictures flashed, then the carriage gave a jolt as it began to drive away. Ron and Hermione turned and waved to their friends and family. They had failed to notice the sign on the back of the carriage that said "Ron and Hermione Just Married" but George had bewitched it so that every few seconds it flashed, "Ron and Hermione Virgins No More!"
As the carriage pulled away from the school and they could no longer see everyone Ron put his arms around Hermione, "Well Mrs. Weasley, after almost ten years we finally made it here."
"I love hearing you call me that." Hermione whispered.
"Mrs. Weasley….." Ron whispered in her ear as he kissed her softly on the temple. Hermione turned her face to his and met his lips with hers. They stayed that was for the rest of the carriage ride to Hogsmeade. Once they arrived there they stepped out of the carriage and Ron took Hermione into his arms, much the same as he had done two years ago during the Horcrux hunt as they left the Malfoy's, and he disappareted with her in his arms.
When Hermione opened her eyes again they were in the most lavishly furnished Honeymoon Suite she had ever seen. They were in Paris, France for the rest of the week on their Honeymoon. "I love you Ron!" Hermione sighed.
"I love you too, Hermione!" Ron said as he kissed her again and carried her to the bedroom to celebrate their marriage.
A/N: I know it was long but I hope you liked it. Did you pick out all of the references to roses? I thought that would be a neat thing to do. Also the song they danced to is my favorite song ever! If you haven't heard it go look it up! I'm so dancing to it at my wedding! Reviews are appreciated!