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A/N: Alright…I'm back with a new chapter! I wanted to finish this before the book came out and I knew I wanted to get this chapter out tonight, even though we'll all be a the 5th movie! Hope you guys have tons of fun at the movies tonight and when you get back, here's a new, long chapter of Ron and Hermione romance (and I popped in some random Harry/Ginny).

BTW, in case you're wondering why this chapter was posted again, I made a slight change…I realized that I said this was chapter 8, so I changed that to chapter 9 and I added one extra line at the end where Ron and Hermione are talking…just something that I forgot.

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Last Chapter: Were Ron and Harry right…will Viktor ask Hermione to be his date to the wedding? What happens when people find out that they're going together? And the rehearsal dinner…

This Chapter: The wedding…dun dun dun…it's the event we've all been waiting for! You'll finally see tons of mushy behavior between couples mostly by our favorite almost-couple, Ron and Hermione!

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Wedding Day

Chapter 9

The Most Perfect Night

The Wedding Day!!

Hermione woke up and looked around the room.

"Hmm…I wonder where Ginny is," she wondered aloud as she turned to the mirror to see what she had to work with today. This was one of those days like the Yule Ball that she would actually spend hours to do her hair. She wanted to make sure she looked great for her dig day with Ron.

"Well, I guess it's not so terrible…I'll definitely need some Sleekeazy's Hair Potion, but maybe not as much as fourth year."

Hermione looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. Me. He wants me. Me with my frizzy brown hair and clothes that cover most of my body. Well if he wants me when I look like this, he'll definitely want me tonight. Tonight is going to be absolutely perfect.

Hermione moved away from the mirror and sat on her bed as the bedroom door opened and Ginny came in.

"Well, missy…where have you been?" Hermione asked with a smile and mock reprimand.

Ginny smiled and replied, "I've been having some pre-wedding fun with Harry."

"You have no idea how jealous I am of you two. You just go off in the middle of the night and do Merlin knows what, but you can just be together because you're not shy around each other. You can express your feelings openly. I want that, Ginny."

"You'll get it…starting tonight, I'm sure. You just wait, Hermione…you and my idiot brother will be making out all over the place soon. And trust me…it's wonderful."

The two girls giggled and started talking about their look for the wedding. They exchanged their hair and makeup idea and suggestions, which Hermione actually enjoyed to her great surprise.

Meanwhile the boys were in Ron's room, not talking about hair and makeup.

"So, Ron…you nervous?" Harry asked, smiling.

"No, of course not! Why would I be nervous? It's Bill that's getting married…not me."

"You may not be getting married, but you have finally come clean about how you feel about Hermione, Harry said seriously before saying in a taunting voice, "You loooove her!"

"Shut up, Harry," Ron said as he threw a pillow at Harry.

The two got ready for the wedding while joking and play fighting.

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"Ron, Harry…are you two ready? We need you out there," Molly Weasley said as she popped her head into Ron's room.

"Yeah, Mum, we're ready. We'll be down right now."

"OK, dear," Molly said as she made her way to Ginny's room. When she was standing in front of the door she knocked lightly as Ron and Harry passed her to get to the backyard.

Molly opened the door slowly, "Are you two ready? I just sent the boys down. We'll need you down there soon so we can start."

"Sure, Mrs. Weasley. We'll be right down."

"Yeah, Mum…we're just finishing our makeup."

"Alright, girls…hurry up," Molly said as she began to close the door, but she stopped and poked her head in one more time, "By the way, you two look absolutely beautiful," Molly said as she left the room.

"Alright, Hermione…time to go dazzle our boys. You ready?"

"Not even a little bit."

The girls giggled and walked out of the room to take their places.

With the wedding starting any minute, Molly Weasley ran around to make sure everything was ready: she made sure all the guests were seated, the groom and groomsmen were in the right places and the girls were in line ready to walk out. Once everything was set right she went to sit down and the ceremony started.

The flower girl and ring bearer walked in followed by the bridesmaids. Ron's heart started beating 1000 times faster just in anticipation of Hermione walking down the aisle. Fleur's best friend was first, being the maid of honor and all. Next was Fleur's sister, Gabrielle followed by Ginny and then Hermione. Ron's jaw dropped as did his stomach when he saw Hermione walking toward him…well she was walking to her spot across from him, but he was imagining her walking into his arms. He stared at her and smiled and he almost fell over when she kept his gaze and returned his smile. They snapped out of their trance as they remembered that 50 people, at least, were watching them right now. Just after they tore their gaze away, Fleur and her father started to make their way down the aisle. Fleur looked beautiful as usual, but Ron couldn't remember why he ignored someone as beautiful as Hermione and gave all of his attention to this Veela.

Fleur reached Bill and her dad handed his daughter to her future husband. They took each other's hands and smiled as the preacher started to speak.

"Friends, family…we are gathered here today…"

To Ron and Hermione, the Minister of Magic's voice trailed off. They were standing across from each other, Ron beside George and Hermione beside Ginny. They were looking directly into each other's eyes and smiling. Ginny noticed and quietly elbowed Hermione just to get her attention.

"Hey, Phlegm's wedding is going on in case you forgot."

"No, I didn't forget," she replied, still looking at Ron.

"Well maybe you should at least pretend to pay attention. I'm happy for you two, but you're being so obvious! Everyone can tell you're not paying attention."

"Ok, ok…I get the point. We'll stop."

Hermione shrugged her shoulders at Ron and gave him a look he'd seen so many times in classes and the library. It was the infamous "pay attention" look, but this time it was softer, like she was upset that they had to stop and pay attention. This is what made Ron smile again as he turned to watch his brother get married.

"…to have and to hold for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part." Bill said, finishing the wedding vows.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Now you may kiss the bride."

Bill and Fleur smiled at each other and kissed. Everyone cheered and used their wands to send up celebratory sparks in all colors.

The happy newlyweds broke apart and looked toward their family and friends.

"And now I present to you, for the first time, Bill and Fleur Weasley!"

Fleur took Bill's outstretched arm and they walked back down the aisle. The bridesmaids and groomsmen followed them out. Charlie and Fleur's best friend walked first, followed by Fred and Fleur's sister, Gabrielle. Then George and Ginny walked arm in arm back down the aisle followed by Ron and Hermione. They smiled at each other and stood together until Ron held out his arm. Hermione took it and they walked together down the aisle in pure bliss. Everyone gathered at another end of the Weasley's backyard to take photos.

Every combination of people imaginable took pictures together. After the pictures of the bride and groom were finished, pictures were taken of all the bridesmaids and groomsmen together. Then just the bridesmaids took a picture, then just the groomsmen. After that, the pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen that walked down the aisle together took pictures. When it got to Ron and Hermione's turn, they reluctantly walked to their spot, blushing like mad. Surely you'd be able to tell in the final pictures. Ron set his hands on Hermione's hips and she laid her hands on his chest. They tilted their heads together as the photographer asked and smiled for the camera. The photographer took a few pictures and then they were done…just like that, like this was no big deal. Ron and Hermione lingered in their positions for a moment longer before walking away to allow others to take their pictures.

The second all the pictures were finished, Fred yelled, "What are you all standing around for? Let's party!" He waved his wand and the music started. A slow song was first and the bride and groom had their first dance as a married couple. Hermione looked on and felt butterflies as she realized that soon it would be her and Ron out there. Halfway through the song, other couples started making their way to the dance floor. Ron looked at Hermione and turned red. Hermione looked at her shoes waiting for him to ask her to dace.

"Er…Her – " his voice cracked. He cleared his throat and tried again. "Hermione, can I…" Ron took a deep breath and held out his hand. "Can I have this dance?"

Hermione smiled brightly and took his hand.

"Of course you can. Lead the way."

Ron couldn't stop smiling as he led her to the dance floor. They stood awkwardly before Ron put one hand on Hermione's waist and used his other to grab her hand. She put her free hand on his shoulder and they began dancing. They moved awkwardly for a while before Hermione moved in closer to him. They danced closely until the song changed abruptly to a fast Weird Sisters song. Ron looked around and saw Fred with a mischievous grin on his face.

"Sorry little bro! I thought you needed a change of pace!" he yelled to Ron.

"I'm going to murder him!"

"Ron it's okay…we can dance to this, too."

Hermione, feeling bolder, grabbed Ron's hand and started dancing to this new song. In a very un-Hermione-like way, she rubbed against Ron while she danced.

Ron was taken aback at first, definitely not used to this side of Hermione, but as shocked as he was, he was enjoying every minute of it. He danced along with her, smiling the whole time.

After what seemed like only minutes of dancing, the two were sweaty and tired, so they decided to sit and rest. They walked across the backyard hand in hand and sat on the grass under the stars.

"Wow, I can't believe how long we were dancing! It's already dark. It didn't seem to be that long, did it?" Hermione said as she sat next to Ron.

"No, it didn't…time seems to fly by when I'm with you, Hermione."

Hermione grabbed Ron's hand and lay on his shoulder. They sat in silence for a while before Ron spoke again.

"So, Hermione…what was that on the dance floor earlier? I've never seen you dance like that! Don't get me wrong, it was a huge turn-on, but it was so unexpected."

Hermione giggled, "I'm not sure…I can't explain it…I just feel comfortable with you, Ron. I feel like I can let loose and dance how I want without worrying how I look. I should be totally shy around the bloke I've fancied for years, but you're also my best friend and I know we'll still be friends no matter what."

Ron lifted Hermione's head off his shoulder so she was looking into his eyes and he into hers.

"Hermione, I'm so glad you said yes for tonight. You have no idea what was going through my mind when I asked you. I was so convinced you'd say no. In case you haven't noticed, I don't have much experience or confidence when it comes to this whole dating thing."

"Ron, what are you talking about? You had Lavender last year…you certainly didn't seem to have confidence issues."

"That's just it, Hermione. All last year with Lavender…that was one big confidence issue. I was only with Lavender because she wanted me. She wanted me…not Harry…not anyone else. It made me feel good about myself and in the process I hurt both of us and I damaged our friendship. I have no experience when it comes to someone that I really care about, someone that I've fancied since I first met her."

There was a short pause and Ron wasn't sure what was going through Hermione's head.

"Ron…I love you."

Ron smiled and moved a strand of hair out of Hermione's face.

"I love you, too, Hermione. I always have."

They sat in silence for a moment, contemplating their next move. Ron pulled Hermione's head to his and kissed her lightly. He pulled away, but she moved in again for another kiss, this time making it more passionate. Ron buried his right hand in her bushy hair and she put her right hand on his neck.

The two pulled away from each other slowly. Ron looked into Hermione's eyes and they both smiled.

"Wow, Ron…you're such a great kisser! I guess you've had a lot of practice, though," Hermione said teasingly.

"Yeah, I suppose…but I never snogged with the person I always wanted to…not until now, that is."

In the other end of the Weasley's backyard, the reception was still going on. No one had even noticed they were gone. No one knew they were snogging under the stars, only feet away from the rest of the wedding party.

Hermione spotted Ron looking over at the rest of the party.

"Do you want to go back? There's still a little while left to enjoy."

"Yeah, let's go," Ron said as he got to his feet and held out his hand to Hermione. She took it and got up and they both walked back to the party, Ron's arm around Hermione's shoulder and her arm around his waist.

They sat down at a table near the dance floor and spotted Harry and Ginny dancing…dancing and snogging.

Ron's mouth dropped open and he felt Hermione squeeze his thigh lightly.

"You know…you're really going to have to get over them being together," she said as they watched Harry put his hand in Ginny's hair and his tongue in her mouth.

"Well, actually…I think I'm getting over it…I definitely wouldn't want someone getting mad every time I do that to you, now would I? That would cut down greatly on our snogging time."

Ron chuckled as he leaned in to kiss Hermione again, more forcefully than the first time. He moved his tongue against her lips until she opened her mouth to let him in. They snogged for a full five minutes, forgetting they were in the presence of 50 people, before they broke apart.

Viktor Krum appeared at their table seconds later.

"Hello. I am hoping that I am not interrupting anything. Herm-own-ninny, I vas vondering is I could have the next dance vith you."

Hermione looked at Ron and then back at Viktor.

"Well, Viktor…I don't think Ron –" Hermione began to say before Ron cut her off.

"Hermione, go dance with him."

Hermione whipped her head to look at Ron and looked utterly stunned.

"Ron…are you sure?"

"Yes, Hermione. I know he asked you a few days ago and if you want to dance with him, go ahead. I'm fine with it."

Hermione gave Ron a look that showed she didn't believe him so he tried again to reassure her.

"Really…I'm fine with it…I trust you completely."

Hermione smiled and kissed him lightly on the lips.

"One song and I'll be back. Promise."

She took Viktor's hand and they made their way to the dance floor.

He didn't want to watch while Hermione was dancing with Krum, so he looked for his sister and Harry who were no longer dancing, but heading off behind a tree nearby.

"I don't even want to know what they're up to," Ron said to himself.

He definitely didn't want to know. As soon as they were behind the tree Ginny pushed Harry against it and started kissing his neck, but his bloody dress robes were in the way. She started to undress him as he pulled her face to his and kissed her passionately. She got his robes open exposing his cut chest and boxers…nothing else. Harry undid the clasp behind the neck of Ginny's halter dress and it fell off her neck, but the dress was still in place. He began kissing her neck lower and lower until he got to the cloth of her dress which prevented him from his destination.

"There are buttons in the back, Harry," Ginny whispered into his ear.

Harry smiled mischievously and reached his arm around to undo the top button and the next and the next until the dress slipped down next to her stomach. She was wearing a strapless bra, which Harry didn't particularly like, but Ginny reached behind her back and undid the clasp on her bra, letting it fall to the floor exposing her young breasts. Harry took Ginny by the shoulders and turned them around so she was leaning on the tree. He continued kissing her neck as he played with her breasts for the first time. Harry brought his tongue down to lick her nipples and Ginny moaned in pleasure.

"Harry…" she said huskily. "Harry…this is the farthest we've ever gone…and I'm living it…but I don't think we should go all the way right here, right now."

"Ginny, I'll top if you want me to, but I don't want to go into battle without making love to you."

"I don't want you to either, but I don't want to do this right here, in the middle of the wedding party hiding behind a tree."

"I totally understand, Gin. We can do this later."

"Thanks, Harry," she said as she leaned down to pick up her bra. "I'm sorry."

"No, Ginny…it's absolutely fine. I don't want to pressure you in any way."

They smiled at each other then got dressed.

They walked back to the wedding party and saw Ron and Hermione sitting together snogging, so they went to the table and sat down.

"Ahem…"

Neither of the two reacted so Harry cleared his throat again.

"Ahem!"

There was still no reaction from the two, so Ginny took matters into her own hands. She leaned in closely to Hermione's ear and whispered, "Harry and I almost shagged."

Hermione immediately pulled away from Ron who looked totally dumbfounded.

"Are we interrupting something, mate?" Harry said while smiling at Ron.

"Gee, ya think?" Ron answered sarcastically.

Hermione was still looking at Ginny, stunned. Ginny simply mouthed, "I'll tell you later" to Hermione and acted as if everything was normal.

"Hey, there are only a few more songs left, so Harry and I are going to go enjoy them. You guys have done a lot of snogging, but not so much dancing, so maybe we'll see you on the dance floor."

Harry and Ginny made their way to the dance floor as Ron looked at Hermione.

"Would you like to dance with me, Ms. Granger?" Ron asked, smiling.

"I'd be honored to, Mr. Weasley," Hermione responded, grabbing his tie and leading him to the dance floor.

They were dancing like before, both of them rubbing up against each other. The music changed to a slow song and Ron was slightly disappointed. He was enjoying Hermione rubbing against him, but now he got to hold her and have the chance to be romantic.

Don't screw this up now, Weasley! You've been doing great all night. Just a little longer and she's yours.

Ron wrapped both his arms around Hermione's waist and pulled her close to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and let him pull her closer.

"The decorations are so beautiful," Hermione said after a few moments of dancing in silence.

"Yeah they are. You know, it's amazing how much beauty there is in this world. I never thought that I would meet a woman that I could honestly say is the most beautiful woman I've ever met; a woman so beautiful she takes my breath away every time I look at her, whether she's wearing a gorgeous ball gown and makeup or pajamas and a ponytail," Ron said, looking directly into Hermione's eyes, "but obviously I was completely wrong since that woman is in my arms right now."

Hermione couldn't help but let a small smile creep across her face as she listened to Ron talk. She felt her knees getting weak and she was so glad he was holding on to her so tightly or she might have fallen over.

"Hermione, earlier tonight we said I love you to each other, which was quite possibly the greatest moment of my life, but what we didn't do was make anything official and I would hate to end the night without asking what I've wanted to ask you for years. So here it goes: Hermione Granger, will you be my girlfriend?"

Hermione's small smile turned into a seductive grin as she dug her fingers into Ron's gorgeous red hair and pulled his lips down to hers. She slipped her tongue in his mouth and kissed him harder and more passionately than they did before. She pulled away and looked at Ron's face, which was a face full of questions.

"Hermione! Where in the bloody hell did that come from? And where did you learn to do that with your tongue?"

Hermione giggled and answered, "Ron, I just feel comfortable with you. It's just like the dancing…I can let loose and do with you what I've been wanting to do since we came to this school. You and I have a lot of catching up to do now that we're finally together, mister."

"So that's a yes, then?" Ron asked.

"Of course it's a yes! You didn't actually think I'd say no to you, did you Ron?"

"Well…kind of, yeah. There were a few doubts in my mind."

Hermione shook her head at Ron.

"Ron, you're so clueless sometimes."

"Okay, everyone! There's one last song before the party ends! So everyone grab someone you love and enjoy this last dance!" George said as the last slow song started. The two pulled closer together and danced while holding on tightly.

"I never want this night to end," Ron whispered into Hermione's ear.

"Maybe it doesn't have to," she whispered back. "We could stay out here tonight, just me and you sleeping under the stars."

"Hermione! You're such a scarlet woman!"

They both giggled and finished their last dance. Everyone moved off the dance floor and started to make their way to sleep. After all, it was 1:30 in the morning.

Harry and Ginny walked up to Ron and Hermione.

"Hey you two lovebirds!" Ginny said. "You guys coming up to bed?"

"Well…we are going to bed, but we're not exactly going upstairs," Hermione said as she looked up at Ron who had his arm around her.

Ginny gave Hermione a look and they seemed to communicate perfectly without any words. Ginny grabbed Harry's hand and pulled him inside, but before they got to the door, Harry turned around and gave a thumbs up sign to Ron, which Hermione fortunately didn't see.

Ron turned to Hermione, "So, Hermione, which spot looks the most comfortable to you?"

"Anywhere I can be in your arms."

Ron grabbed Hermione's hand and brought her to a spot by the big tree. He sat down and leaned against the tree. While bringing Hermione down between his legs to lean back against him. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.

"Are you comfortable enough?" Ron whispered into her ear.

Hermione, who was on her way to falling asleep, just let out a little moan that let him know she was comfortable. Ron smiled and tightened his hold on her slightly. He closed his eyes and started to fall asleep.

"Ron…" Hermione said quietly with her eyes still closed, almost asleep.

"Hmmm?"

"Ron, this has been the greatest night of my life. It was absolutely perfect. Thank you."

"Same here, Hermione…same here," he replied before saying to himself, "Perfect…just like my dream."

The stars twinkled above them as they both drifted off to sleep immediately. Finally, they were together and on their first night of being a couple, they got to sleep in each other's arms under the stars on a beautiful summer night. It was, as Hermione said, absolutely perfect.

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A/N: So I hope you liked this chapter…I can't decide whether to end it here or to write one more chapter, so when you guys review (and please review), can you tell me what your thoughts are? It would help me out a lot! Thanks much!