And the ending of the wedding. Fair warning...this story is about to start getting dark. So...just a heads up.
The piano started to play and the people in the pews rose. The door reopened again and all heads turned as the crack in the door opened wider and wider to reveal Lily and her father, the two walked slowly up the isle.
He was whispering to her, camera bulbs were flashing trying to capture every moment. Both muggle and wizarding cameras were flashing and somewhere in the back of the room someone had a video camera on taking a video of the whole ceremony.
Sirius smiled as James stepped down the three two steps separating the stage from the rest of the church holding out his arm to his wife to be. Giving her father a big smile and whispering to him before the two made their way back up the stairs, preparing for one of the biggest steps in their lives.
Sirius tuned out most of the wedding service, since James had warned him if he even dared to object when the moment came he'd strangle him. Only when James cleared his throat, did he stir he looked at James and smiled, he had his cue. Digging his hand into his pocket he pulled out two golden bands, the wedding rings.
He felt a lump form in his throat, they didn't weigh much but the symbolic meaning weighed heavily on his shoulders. As he looked down at the golden bands he felt a bitterness form in his throat, he'd never really get to give Remus the same symbol.
He held them out and smiled, James couldn't hide the grin that spread over his face. This was it with the exchange of these rings Lily belonged to him, as he belonged to her. James turned back and looked and Lily, both of their hearts racing. This was it do or die.
"You may now kiss the bride." The words were like the lightning before the thunder, because the second they were said James pulled Lily tightly against him pushed her veil over her face and kissed her, causing the little chapel to burst into loud clapping and cheers.
Once they two pulled apart, James and Lily Potter looked at the group around them, their faces covered with wide grins.
The reception was much larger than the wedding ceremony. And when James and Lily walked through the door, both changed into much more relaxed clothes cheers broke out again. "AND NOW!" Sirius called "INTRODUCING MR. AND MRS. POTTER!" He shouted as the two stood grinning ear to ear at the new found names.
Dancing and merriment was enjoyed the whole night through. James and Lily were never but a foot away from one another the whole night. Sirius had never been so happy for James. He had gotten the girl of his dreams and at the moment life was perfect for him.
Nothing was going to go wrong, Sirius had made sure. There were enough aurors at the party nothing was going to happen. "I guess that's a good thing about being a auror," Remus looked at him as Sirius took another sip of his drink "when you throw a big party your always safe." he grinned at Remus as the boy started to laugh.
"Always lookin' on the bright side Pad," he chuckled.
"Wouldn't be me if I didn't," Sirius smiled. "So you gonna dance with me Moon?" he looked back at Remus who had gotten up. "I mean it's only fair we are a couple!"
"Will you be quiet!" Remus hissed covering Sirius' mouth. "Not everyone and their mothers knows nor needs to know about that." Remus sighed as he felt Sirius frown underneath his hand. "Sirius…its just, its not accepted, were well…sorta freaks."
"Well way to ruin any mood I might have later." Sirius grumbled taking another swig of his drink. "I take that as a no for dancing."
"Siri…" he sighed, already knowing he'd hurt Sirius' feelings. "You always act like a child. You knew this wouldn't be easy" he motioned between the two of them. "I'm sorry I wanted to dance with you." Sirius grumbled. The conversation was dropped as James and Lily came into view laughing and smiling. Sirius raised his glass and smiled, Remus could tell the conversation was forgotten by the look in Sirius' eye.
"Why aren't you two dancing?" Lily asked as she sat down at the table Remus and Sirius had occupied. "Remus says it's weird." Sirius shrugged, "How about it Lils, wanna dance with me?" Sirius grinned.
"Take her, she's killing my feet." James laughed as Sirius took Lily's hand and led her to the floor. "So what's up Rem, I haven't seen you a lot tonight."
"You've been quite busy." Remus chuckled, "Though that's how it's supposed to be when one gets married."
"You're not mad at me are you?" James asked leaning forward on the table. "Sirius has already told me he's mighty jealous. So I figured I'd ask."
"Why the hell is Padfoot jealous?" he asked, his eyes not focused on James, but on Sirius and Lily as they twirled round and round. Sirius had known how to dance since he was a small child and watching him waltz with Lily caused his gut to twinge in jealousy. "The whole marriage thing." James chuckled knowing he didn't have Remus' full attention.
"No I'm not mad or jealous, it's just not time for that is all. It's perfect for you guys, but Sirius and I. Were already sort of married, if he'd think about it really."
"You know Padfoot." James leaning back in his chair resting his foot on top of his knee and rubbing his aching calf. "He never thinks things like that through."
"Romantic by default, have you seen Pete?" Remus nudged in Peter's direction as he dancing with one of the girls at the party. "Seems like ole Pete might get himself a shag." He snorted taking a drink. "What?"
"You understand what you just said right?" James starred at him an amused look on his face. "Yes, so?" James just shook his head; the alcohol had to be getting to him.
The flat door sung open as Remus tossed the keys onto the key rack. "You alright Rem?" Sirius asked chuckling as Remus hummed walking in the door. "Perfectly fine. Now," with a flick of his wand the record players arm fell and a record started to play. "Come dance with me Sirius Black."
"You're drunk as hell." Sirius snorted walking over to Remus after shutting the door. "The place you need to be is in bed."
"No I need to be right here, dancing with you." Remus held out his arms. "Now get over here and dance with me. Or I shall dance all by myself." The wolf huffed and indeed started to twirl alone. "Nothing is sadder than a man who has to dance by himself." Sirius sighed, he watched for a few moments before giving up the chase and cutting in. "You're a horrible dancer, no wonder no one dances with you."
"I am a damn good dancer!"
"No…no your not," Sirius laughed. "Listen to the music follow the beat." Sirius took the lead and danced him around. The two couldn't stop laughing as they twirled around, both of them stepping on the others toes once or twice before Remus finally fell in line with Sirius.
"Bout damn time!" Sirius chuckled as the two danced around.
"Shut it."
The danced for a while, getting lost in the moment. Letting their worries and stresses fade as they danced in circles around the living room. Their eyes never unlocked as they danced around. Still dressed in their tuxes from the wedding, Sirius had long since lost his vest and his jacket lay against the back of the couch. Remus had only removed his jacket when he had walked in the door.
Only when the record scratched when it played through did the two come back to reality and when they did Sirius made the wrong step, grabbed Remus and the two toppled over the coffee table.
With a loud crash the two groaned and rolled away from one another. "And who is a bad dancer?" Remus groaned from his side of the coffee table. "You distracted me," Sirius whined from his side. "Damn that hurts," he grumbled. "Next time make sure were not right behind the damn table," Remus growled.
After a few moments of recovery the two sat up and looked at one another, the silence lasted only a few moments before the two burst into uncontrollable laughter, holding their stomachs and panting for breath. "OK, I think it's safe to say its bed time." Remus chuckled when he could finally breathe again. Sirius nodded as the two stood up.
Sirius stopped in the door way and looked at the locked door, then looked back at Remus who smiled at him. The room could wait one night, tonight he was going to curl up next to his lover and fall sound asleep in the mans arms.