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Chapter 7
I woke up to the sound of the backdoor slamming as Molly ushered Fred, George, Ron, Bill, Charlie, Arthur and Dad out of the house. It was my wedding day. I was getting married to George. I could hardly believe it. Even when I bough my dress I couldn't believe it. It only started to sink in when my Mum and Dad turned up. They had been on a year long cruise and I hadn't seen them for that long. They turned up three days ago and literally burst into the kitchen. "IVY DARLING, WE'RE BACK" my Mum called as they did so. I sprinted down the stairs "MUM, DAD" I squealed, throwing myself at them hugging them both tightly, finding myself enveloped by my Mum's perfume.. "I've missed you both so much",
"we've missed you too darling and we still can't believe our little girl is getting married"
"neither can I" I grinned
"look at you your positively glowing. Now where is that fiancée of yours"
"he'll be around… GEORGE" I called. His head popped around the door,
"Yep" he said before looking at my parents, " ahh Elladora, Harry good to see you again"
"look at you" Mum cooed, "last time we saw you, you were still toddling around". George laughed, "lovely to see you again, but I hope you don't mind I need to borrow your daughter. We have seating plans to discuss"
"Uhhh" I groaned, "seating plans"
"Of course, of course. Plenty of time to catch up later. Off you go you two" . George took my hand and led me into his Dad's study where there was a large stack of place cards. "you've got to be kidding me"
"yes, yes I am. But I couldn't do this in front of your parents now could I? ". He pulled me towards him and kissed me.
Well the next few days passed in a crazy chaotic mess of George, my parents, his parents and various siblings and now it was the big day. I swung my legs out of bed and grabbed my dressing gown which was flung over the end and padded downstairs. "Morning all" I said to Molly, Ginny and my Mum, the only ones who'd been allowed to remain. "Good morning darling, you nervous"
"Yes, but excited all the same" I smiled
"of course you are Ivy, we'd expect nothing less" chipped in Molly as she set a plate in front of me, a small slice of toast. "how'd you guess" I laughed,
"well I figured you'd be too nervous to eat but you have to eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" she smiled and patted my shoulder.
I finished munching my toast and excused myself. There was a phone call I had to make. I took a deep breath and punched in the number and it started to ring and then she answered it. I didn't even give her a chance to say hello, "Ruby look, I'm so sorry I shouldn't have said what I did, I was just cross, I'm sorry It was stupid of me. You know I didn't mean it, you know what I'm like when I'm cross, I'm sorry Rubes, can you ever forgive me? " I babbled,
"yo Ives calm down, I'm sorry too ok. We both said things that we didn't mean" she said kindly. "THAK YOU TAHNK YOU THANK YOU" I squealed, "please come over, please be my Maid of Honour. PRETTY PLEASE" I then pleaded.
"Ok, ok only if you stop apologising" she laughed, things were going to be ok.
"I promise" I laughed back, "now get your sorry but over here sharpish" I demanded.
"see you in a few" she promised before ringing off. I went back into the kitchen with a big smile on my face. "you look happier, who'd you call? "
"Ruby" I replied, still smiling, "she's coming over"
"ohh that's fantastic darling" Mum said, I'd told her about our argument, "now if you want to be ready in time I'd suggest you go make a start".
Ginny grabbed my arm and pulled me up the stairs before plonking me down on a chair "right, now what in the world are we going to do with you hair"
"I have no idea"
"first let's just make it presentable, then we'll go from there"
"whatever you say" I teased.
"Just sit there and don't move" she said sternly. Before I knew it there was a squeal of tires on the drive as a car pulled up and came skidding to a stop. Road rage Ruby. The door slammed and then I heard Molly greet her in the kitchen, "RUBY'S HERE" she then called, I couldn't contain my excitement at my best friend finally being here so I squealed loudly and tried to stand up but Ginny put her hand on my shoulder, "don't you dare even think about it" she hissed before Ruby burst into my room, she must have practically jumped up the stairs "I'm so sorry Ives, I didn't mean to take out all the shit in my life on you" she apologised,
"I'm sorry, I should've known, I know you want Fred back, and I don't see how this can fail!" I replied, she smiled faintly obviously praying that I was right, well it was going to be all right – Alice had called me.
"I can't believe your actually getting married today Ives"
"I know, me neither" I laughed
"Now Ginny, what can I do?"
"you can happily help with this birds nest that she calls hair"
"sure thing boss"
After what seemed like (and probably was) a lot of quite painful hours they announced that they had finished my hair. I looked in the mirror and they had tamed my wild blonde curls and platted two strands back so that my hair was out of my face and woven flowers through them. "It's beautiful" I gasped, "thank you, you two" and then proceeded to pull them both into a hug, "now where's my dress" I grinned, the only one who had actually seen it was Ruby. "we'll leave you to it then, come on Ginny, let's give the bride in peace"
"ok, ok" she said reluctantly before leaving the room.
I zipped open the bag that was hanging on the back of my door to reveal my dress. I slipped it off the hanger and stepped into it, doing the tiny buttons up at the back before unwrapping my shoes from their box and heading downstairs, there was no way I could negotiate the stairs in these shoes, it was bad enough trying not to trip over my train. I carefully made my way into the kitchen where it was everyone else's turn to gasp, "Ivy it gorgeous" Mum said hugging me, "George is one lucky boy"
"yes, yes he is" agreed Molly, "Both my son's are every lucky boys, not that one knows it yet, Fred is crazy if he can't remember you Ruby, you look lovely"
"Thank you Molly" Ruby said, forcing a smile.
"Are the guys back yet" I asked, the nerves kicking in
"yep they're ready and waiting". I took a deep breath,
"let's get this show on the road".
I walked as fast as my heels would let me out to the orchard. Mum turned to me, "good luck sweetheart" and kissed my forehead, before heading off to get everyone seated. Next Molly came over and handed me two bouquets, "he's a very lucky boy"
"thank you" I smiled, the butterflies dancing in my stomach, Molly then went to take her seat. I walked up to the gap between the trees to see everyone waiting, I turned around and tossed one of the bouquets to Ruby, and took my Dad's arm, "you ready kiddo?"
"as I'll ever be"
"I'm so proud of you"
"thanks Dad" and we started off down the aisle.
The first thing I saw was George, standing there waiting for me, he scrubbed up well, but I couldn't care either way he was going to be mine in a matter of minutes. I couldn't take my eyes off him, I barely noticed everyone's eyes on me, the second was the transformation of the orchard, lanterns hung from all the trees and candles were suspended above the guests, sparkling in the fading sunlight. Garlands of flowers were wrapped round the chairs and trees, there was a string quartet playing by it's self. It was perfect. He was perfect. As I got closer his grin got wider and wider. After what seemed like an eternity I finally reached my Husband-to-be and my Dad placed my hand, which fitted perfectly, into his. The ceremony then started.
"I Ivy-Tamona Elsie Fitzgerald, take you, George Weasley, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, for as long as we both shall live"
I George Weasley, take you, Ivy-Tamona Elsie Fitzgerald, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, for as long as we both shall live". And then I suddenly found myself gazing into his emerald green eye's as he first said "I do" and then it was my turn, "I do" I said, a smile spreading across my face as I did so. He was mine.
"You may kiss the bride", I barely heard it but George picked me up and kissed me as everyone got to their feet and clapped. I just slung my arms round his neck "I love you"
"I love you too Mrs Weasley" he grinned before kissing me and carrying me up the aisle.
He carried me back up into the meadow before putting me back on two feet just as Alice came running towards me "IVY" she shouted,
"ALICE" I squealed, "you made it"
"yeah sorry about that, my flight was delayed. Congratulations Mrs Weasley"
"you're here now that's all that matters" I said cheerfully, nothing could possibly take away my happy mood, and I had a grin permanently plastered to my face, "George honey" I turned to face my husband, wow he was my husband. "go and talk to Ruby for a bit, she's all unhappy looking"
"you mean you didn't tell her" he said surprised,
"I thought the surprise would be nicer, it will make her day. Pretty please"
"Ok, ok" he couldn't stop smiling either, he kissed the top of my head before reluctantly letting go of my hand and strolling off. "so when's he going to remember then?" I asked as I led Alice back towards the Orchard,
"not long now, just after the dancing has started I think, well from what I can tell"
"good, good, I can't wait to see the look on Ruby's face"
"me neither, she'll be so happy"
"she will, today hasn't been easy for her" I said looking at her as George hugged her reassuringly. "anyway I had better go talk to some people"
"ok I'll let you go, I'll go and probe Fred"
"Ok" I laughed, as George came up behind me wrapping his arms around me.
"we'd better go say hi to some people" he whispered into my ear, before kissing it.
"Uhhh, I suppose so" I groaned, but I turned around to look at George and his hair glowing in the fading light which put the smile straight back on my face.
After talking to most of the guests, our parents insisted on the customary first dance, "but I have two left feet" George pleaded,
"No buts young man, your dancing with your wife".
"Don't worry, follow me" I whispered in his ear as the music started. I had to practically pull him around the clearing but I don't think anyone noticed, they only commented on how 'perfect we were together and 'how elegant my dress was'. After another round of all the guests, and cutting the cake Alice started to jump up and down like a lunatic, tying to get our attention. "I think Alice wants us" I said to George , he laughed. I love it when he laughs, it makes me feel all warm and happy inside. "I think she does" he said leading me in her direction.
"You wanted us"
"Stand next to me, turn around, and wait" she ordered. We did as we were told, until she hissed, "follow me"
"5…4…3…2…1…" we chanted together. On one Fred's head snapped up,
"RUBY" he shouted before dashing across the orchard and, just as she stood up he swept her off her feet as she started to laugh. "My work here is done" Alice announced, smiling. "I'm glad, you can relax now"
"yes, yes I can, George I am borrowing your wife for a dance" she grabbed my hand and we were dancing before George had time to blink.
As the evening drew to a close, guests had started to drift off and finally the only people left were my mum and dad, all of the Weasley's, Alice, Harry and Hermione who were staying at The Burrow, all lit up by the candle light as we sorted through gifts. "Now it's our turn to give you our gift" Molly said, "it's from all of us"
"we figured you would want somewhere to call your own" Mum chipped in,
"Guy's you didn't have to" I looked around at my family
"yes we did"
"Mum couldn't wait to get you two love bird out of the house" Ron interrupted, everyone laughed, "Thank you"
"here you go pet" Molly pressed and old key into my hand, which had a label, 'The Old Owlery' "you wont be far away, your just the next house up the lane, well the only other house up the lane"
"Isn't that place a dump" George grimaced,
"don't you dare call that place a dump after what I've done to it George Weasley" scowled Alice
"I'm sure it's beautiful Alice" that made her smile,
"I do hope you like it"
"I'm sure we will. Well we'd better be on our way. Thank you all for such a wonderful day"
"thank you for giving us an excuse" Mum smiled before adding , "ohh my little girl is all grown up"
"I'll always be your little girl Mum" she didn't quite know how true that was – I hadn't exactly told her about the whole vampire thing yet. I would. Eventually. George swept me off my feet and carried me over to the car, "GOODBYE EVERYONE" I called,
"BYE" The all yelled back .
"You do know your not meant to do this yet" I teased,
"yes but you're my wife and I love you and it means I can do this" he bent his head down and kissed me,
"ok your forgiven" I kissed him again. He put me down and we climbed into our little VW Beetle and drove home.
