Authors note: Sadly I own nothing of the Harry Potter realm...*Sigh* All contents, save the plot, belong to the lovely J.K. Rowling. This is a sequel to the song-fic 'Precious Choices'. It will make more sense if you read the previous story first. This is written in Draco's Point of View.

Chapter 7 – The Wedding of My Life

It's amazing how different this wedding is compared to my last one. The wedding with Astoria had been big and overdone with people we didn't even know and horrible colors. This wedding was simple and beautiful with only our friends and family and although I had my doubts about blue and yellow they actually went together quite nicely. Rosie's dress had been taken care of and it looked perfect. It was the morning of and I was sweating bullets. I still had a good 3 hours before I had to get ready but Hermione and Rosie had already been whisked away to a separate part of the manor to prepare. That left me to amble about the Manor pretending to be calm and happy. I glanced out the back doors that led to the garden to find Potter playing with Teddy.

"Oi, Potter! You should go check on Hermione and tell me how she's doing." I told him, walking over.

"I tried. They won't let me in." Potter laughed.

"Damn women. Do you know who's in there?"

"Your mum, Hermione's mum, Ginny, Luna, Mrs. Weasley, Hermione and Rose."

"Where's Hermione's dad and brother?"

"Her dad is in the dining room with your dad, Mr. Weasley and Kingsley and I'm not sure where her brother is. I haven't met him yet." He shrugged. "Have you seen Ron?"

"Last time I saw him he was in the sitting room with the rest of the Weasleys playing exploding snap." He nodded and excused himself.

"You must be Draco." I heard a voice behind me and turned around. A man about my height stood behind me. He looked a few years older than me with straight brown hair and blue eyes.

"Yes. And you are?" I asked politely.

"I'm Travis." He held out a hand to me, which I took.

"Nice to meet you."

"Likewise." Our hands dropped and we stood there awkwardly. What were you supposed to say to your future brother-in-law? "Nice place you have here." Travis said suddenly. "Is this where you'll be living?"

"No. We have a house in Faversham."

"That's good. This place is a bit big for my tastes." I laughed.

"I've always thought that as well." Someone tapped me on the shoulder and I turned around. Ginny handed Rosie to me.

"Don't you dare get her dress dirty or Hermione will kill you in your sleep." I nodded, trying to look scared. "Travis, you can come up and see her if you'd like."

"I'd like that very much. Nice to meet you Draco." He nodded to me and followed Ginny up the stairs. I sighed, wishing I could see her. I trudged up the stairs to my study and played with Rose on the floor for a while. There was a knock on my door and father came in, looking suprised.

"Why aren't you ready yet?" He asked. I looked down at my jeans and white t-shirt.

"I thought this was what I was wearing." I told him sarcastically.

"You have less than two hours before your wedding. You need to go get ready." I glanced at the clock, shocked that so much time had passed. Father picked up Rose and told me once again to go get ready. I went to my room and took a quick shower then pulled on my new dress robes. I dried my hair and styled it. I usually wore it down now without any product in it, as I did today, though every now and then I'd get nostalgic and slick it back. When I was ready, I glanced at the clock and rushed out of the room having five minutes to get down to the garden. Kingsley stood at the altar again, ready to perform the ceremony, and people were filling up the seats. I glanced through the rows as I stood at the front on the right side of the altar under a canopy of weeping willowswillows, watching the guests find seats. I smiled at my Aunt Andromeda, glad she could make it. The war had taken a lot out of her. Mother and father walked down the aisle together when everyone was seated and sat on the right side of the seating, followed by Mrs. Granger and Travis who sat on the left. The music started and Potter came down the aisle with Luna. When they were halfway down, Weasley stepped around the hedge with Rosie, who was throwing flowers everywhere, and Teddy walking at his side carrying a small pillow with our matching rings. Potter and Luna got to the altar stepped to the right and left as a groomsman and bridesmaid. As they reached the altar, Ginny and my best friend, Blaise Zabini, started their walk. Weasley reached the Altar and stood to the right with Potter then Ginny and Blaise, as the Maid of Honor and Best man, stepped to the left and right.

There was a short pause in the music and then it started up again. Everyone turned towards the hedge opening expectantly. The music continued to play but Hermione was nowhere in sight. I looked over at Ginny and frowned.

"Cut the music please." Ginny muttered to Kingsley. The music stopped. "I'll be right back." She handed her bouquet to Potter and walked back down the aisle. The next few moments were agony as I shifted from foot to foot nervously. Blaise laid a hand on my shoulder.

"It's ok, mate." He said.

"She probably just had a bit of morning sickness." Potter added. I nodded, wiping my sweating palms on my dress robes. Ginny came back through the hedge opening and nodded. She reached the altar and took her bouquet from Potter. The music started up again and a few moments later, Hermione and her father came through the opening. I let out a sigh of relief and smiled at her. She looked gorgeous. Her hair was down and curled into neat ringlets. Yellow and blue flowers were strung into her hair and instead of a veil, she wore a silver tiara that I recognized as mothers. Her dress was simple and beautiful, just like her. It was strapless and mostly white. The bottom of the dress had blue swirls going up the dress, fading into light blue and then white. I glanced over at Rosie and realized that their dresses were, in fact, identical. Hermione reached me and I held out my hand to her. Mr. Granger kissed her on the cheek, placed her hand in mine and then sat down in the front row on the left, inbetween Mrs. Granger and Travis.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man, Draco Adrian Malfoy, and this woman, Hermione Jean Granger, in matrimony." Kingsley said.

"Where were you?" I whispered to her.

"Baby didn't like breakfast this morning." She whispered back, smiling. I nodded and Kingsley turned to me.

"Draco Adrian Malfoy, do you take Hermione Jean Granger to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, til death do you part?"

"I do." I said firmly. Kingsley repeated it for Hermione.

"I do." She said smiling up at me. I never wanted this moment to end. It was too perfect.

"Draco, you may begin your vows now." Kingsley said. I took a deep breath and began.

"Hermione. First off, let me say that I love you. You and Rosie are my world." Hermione glanced behind me and smiled at Rose. She looked back at me and I continued. "The best part of my day is waking up to your face in the morning and lying beside you every night. You're an amazing woman. You have a bigger heart than anyone I've ever known. You were the first to forgive me for everything that happened when we were younger and I thank you for that. I made a lot of bad choices when I was younger. But I don't regret them because I know that a lifetime of choices brought me here today and I wouldn't change that for anything." Hermione was softly crying by the time I was done.

"Hermione, you may begin your vows now." Kingsley said, shaking me out of my own little world. Hermione sniffed and took a deep breath.

"Draco," She began. "You're still the arrogant ferret that I went to school with." Several people in the crowd chuckled. "But you're right. A lifetime of choices brought us here and I wouldn't change anything about the past either. Just the thought of being without you and Rosie is unbearable. I love my life with you more than I ever thought possible and knowing that I'll be waking up with you every morning makes me happier than I could ever express." Tears were flowing free down her face and I reached out and wiped them away, smiling at her.

"Do you have the rings?" Kingsley asked. I turned to Teddy and he handed me the little white pillow. I unhooked the rings from it and turned back around to hand Hermione mine. "Draco, repeat after me. I, Draco Malfoy,"

"I, Draco Malfoy." He instructed me what to say and I repeated it word for word. "Give this ring to you, Hermione Granger, as a symbol of our never ending love. I promise to love, honor and cherish you as long as we both shall live." I slipped the ring on her left hand ring finger, above her engagement ring. He told Hermione to repeat after him and she followed along, tears still streaming down her face. When she was done she slipped the ring on my finger and Kingsley continued.

"If anyone objects to this joining, speak now." Kingsley said. There was a pause and then Kingsley said the words I had been waiting to hear for what seemed like a lifetime. "With this kiss the marriage is final. You may now kiss the bride." I pulled Hermione into my arms and pressed my lips to hers. The sound of claps faded into the background as we kissed. I felt Hermione smile against my lips and I could taste the salt from her tears. I pulled away and smiled down at her. I turned to Weasley and took Rose from him. "I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy and their daughter Rose Marie Malfoy!" I took Hermione's hand and we walked back down the aisle to the dining room followed by Blaise, Ginny, Potter, Luna, Weasley and Teddy.


Dinner went by quickly with several people coming up to congratulate us. Potter stood up and clicked his fork against his glass. The glass broke, spilling champagne everywhere, and he turned red.

"Oops." He laughed. "Umm, I know it's only supposed to be the best man, maid of honor and parents to say toasts but I'd like to as well if that's ok."

"You have every right Harry." Hermione said, smiling at her best friend. Potter nodded and cleared his throat.

"A few years ago, if you would have told me that my best friend was going to be married to Draco Malfoy, I would have said they were completely off their rocker. I'm not sure why no one noticed before though. They really are perfect for each other and I'm very happy for them both. Hermione, Ferret, Congratulations." Several people laughed. I squeezed Hermione's hand under the table and she smiled over at me. Blaise stood up next.

"I've known Draco since we were toddlers. He has always been very indecisive and he wasn't a very happy kid or teenager. But I think that today may be the happiest I've ever seen him and I don't think he's ever been more sure about anything. Hermione, I'm not sure what you did to him but whatever it is, keep doing it. Draco is like a brother to me and I like seeing him happy." He sat down and father pushed his chair out to stand up until the front door banged open and Astoria strode into the room. Everyone stared at her in shock as she strode up to the front table. I stood up quickly and stepped in front of Hermione and Rose.

"This is what you left me for?" Astoria screeched. Everyone at the front table were on their feet as well as several people at the smaller tables. "A good-for-nothing muggle born and snot-nosed half-blood brat?" I placed my hands on the table and leaned towards her.

"Don't you ever insult them again. Hermione is more of a witch than you'll ever be. And that snot-nosed half-blood brat happens to be my daughter. Yes, I left you. And it's a good thing I did because you were never fit to be a Malfoy, you money-grubbing whore. Now get the bloody hell out of here or I'll have you thrown out!" She glared at me, staying where she was. "Potter, you're the Auror here. Get her the hell out of here."

"I've got it Mr. Malfoy." Came Kingsley's deep, reassuring voice. He stepped up behind Astoria and grabbed her wrist tightly.

"You'll regret this Draco. I swear you will." Astoria hissed. Kingsley dragged her out of the dining room.

"May I make my toast now?" Father said. I took Hermione's hand and sat back down, nodding. "Thank you. After my sons last wedding, I had a lot to think about." Father started. "I didn't want to lose him and forcing him to marry the woman that was just escorted out would have caused just that. As it was, I almost did lose him. Thankfully, Cissa talked some sense into me. I never thought that I would be proud to call Hermione Granger my daughter-in-law but I am. She's a wonderful woman and an extremely talented witch. But most of all, she makes my son happy and that's all that matters." He turned to face Hermione and continued. "Thank you for bringing my son back to me. And thank you, also, for my beautiful granddaughter. Welcome to the family." He gave a small smile, which she returned, and he sat down. Ginny stood up next.

"Ever since I've known Hermione she's been like the sister I always wanted. I grew up in a house with six brothers so it was refreshing to have Hermione around so much. Her and Harry really became part of the family and most of us had hopes that her and Ron would marry so they could really be part of the family." She paused. "Instead, of one more family member, we have two. I'll always consider Hermione a sister. And even though I already have five brothers, I've come to see Draco as a brother as well. What Harry said was right. We were all crazy not to notice how perfect they are for each other." She sat down and Mr. and Mrs. Granger stood up.

"Our toast will be short, I promise. Draco, thank you for taking care of our daughter and granddaughter. We were both a bit apprehensive about this whole thing." He paused and Mrs. Granger took over.

"But now that we can see how happy Hermione is with you we don't have any doubts that you will make her happy." They both sat down and father stood up again.

"A toast to the new Malfoy's." He raised his glass and everyone copied him, Potter had gotten a new glass and raised his as well. "May they be happy and healthy."

"And give us more grandchildren!" Mother added quickly. Everyone laughed and took a sip of their champagne.

"If I could have everyone's attention, we're going to do the couple's first dance." Came a voice from the corner. Everyone turned to see the DJ all set up and sticking a disk in the muggle contraption. I picked up Rosie and handed her to father then held out my hand to Hermione.

"Would you like to dance, Mrs. Malfoy?" I asked, smiling. She nodded and stood up, taking my hand. The song started and we swayed to the music. I softly sung the lyrics in Hermione's ear and she started crying again.

"Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start.
I see it in your eyes, you can feel it from my heart.
From here on after let's stay the way we are right now,
And share all the love and laughter
That a lifetime will allow.

I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine.

You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete,
And as long as there's a breath in me, I'll make yours just as sweet.
As we look into the future, it's as far as we can see,
So let's make each tomorrow be the best that it can be.

I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine.

And if along the way we find a day it starts to storm,
You've got the promise of my love to keep you warm.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine,
A love as true as mine."

"I love you, Hermione." I told her softly.

"I love you too, Draco. So much." She stood up on her tiptoes and pressed her lips to mine. When she pulled back, I led her back to the table. We sat at the table with Rose for a few songs until the DJ told everyone to get up.

"I know it's been a while since it happened but the bride requested a song to remember the fighters who died in this last war." He stuck a disk in the player and the song started. I looked around to find a lot of people crying already. We danced with Rose in between us. Potter and Ginny were beside us with Teddy in between them and Weasley and Luna were on our other side. I listened to the lyrics.

"Got the news on Friday mornin'
But a tear I couldn't find
You showed me how I'm supposed to live
And now you showed me how to die
I was lost till Sunday mornin'
I woke up to face my fear
While I'm writing you this goodbye song
I found a tear

I'm gonna miss that smile
I'm gonna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I'd do it all again
So play it sweet in heaven
'Cause that's right where you wanna be
I'm not crying 'cause I feel so sorry for you
I'm crying for me"

We danced through the song and Hermione cried through the whole thing. The song ended and I placed a finger under her chin.

"If it was going to make you cry, why did you have him play it?" I asked. She shrugged.

"They need to be remembered. Tonks, Lupin, Fred, Dumbledore just because it upsets us doesn't mean we should forget them." I nodded and kissed her on the forehead.

"May I cut in, Malfoy?" I turned, nodded to Potter and took Rosie back to the table. Hermione and Potter talked while they danced and then my father cut in.

"Let's dance, Dragon." Mother stood next to me, watching Hermione and father dance. I nodded and asked Potter to watch Rose for a moment. The song we danced to made mother cry and I'll admit that I was a bit chocked up as well. The lyrics went something like this;

"Big wheels, hot wheels
Little trucks and cars
Skinned knees, climbing trees
Wishing on the stars
Moments may be lost somewhere in time
But the sweetest memories are never left behind
Now you've grown so fine
And come so far…

I'm so proud of who you are
The man you've become
Thrilled to share your deepest joy
To know you've found the one
For the great things you will do
I'll be blessed 'cause you're my son
But I'll always see the boy
In the man you've become."

I returned to the table to sit with Hermione and Rosie until the last songs came on.

"These last two songs were requested by the bride and groom for their daughter." Hermione and I got up and went to the middle of the dance floor with Rose between us. Despite the late hour, she was wide awake. "This one is from the mother." I listened curiously, having not heard the song yet.

"I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance...I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance...I hope you dance.
I hope you dance...I hope you dance.
Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

Dance...I hope you dance.
I hope you dance...I hope you dance.
I hope you dance...I hope you dance..
Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone."

I could hear several people around us commenting on what a cute idea it was to involve Rose in the dances. Rose was nestled against my chest and almost asleep when the last song started.

"This one is to Rose from her father, Draco."

"I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big"

"Always remember that Rosie." I whispered to my daughter. "Never settle for anything less than your dreams. Dream big sweetie." I kissed her on the forehead. I handed her over to Hermione and walked over to the DJ. "May I borrow that?" I asked, pointing to the muggle microphone in his hand. He nodded and handed it to me. "Hermione and I would like to thank everyone for coming. We hope you had a great time and we'll see you all later." I handed the Microphone back to him and went back to Hermione so we could leave. She was saying her good bye's to everyone.

"We'll bring Rosie by in the morning." She told Potter, giving him an awkward one-armed hug due to Rose and Teddy.

"No problem. We'll be awake." He replied. We left the dining room, saying goodbye to everyone on the way out and walked out through the gates.

"So? Was it everything you wanted?" I asked. She yawned and nodded.

"Yes, it was." I pulled her and Rose into my arms.

"Good." I kissed them both on the cheeks and apparated home.