Love Is All You Need
"And that's about it folks. Mom, stop crying. With the last of the grandkids, that brings us right up to today and the whole reason we're all gathered here. I know we'd all like to wish Molly and Arthur a very happy fiftieth wedding anniversary!"
George gestures at the screen one last time as one more photo passes by, eliciting one final group laugh. The shot shows Arthur and Molly arriving at the anniversary party, expecting a simple dinner with the entire family, surprised by the amount of people in attendance. As it fades from the screen, the lights come up, revealing the insides of the Leaky Cauldron, all the tables full of people. Everyone stands and applauds.
Molly sobs and hides her face against Arthur's arm. Even Arthur looks misty as he gazes around at the dozens and dozens of familiar faces.
When the applause finally dies down, George speaks again, "Now, I don't think the night would be complete without a speech from the happy couple while dinner is being served."
Wizard waiters in formal robes appear with silver covered trays hovering in front of them. Ron stops applauding and grabs his knife and fork in eager anticipation, visibly disappointed when they start serving the tables in the back first.
"Oh George, really," Molly says, wiping her eyes, "I'd have prepared something if I'd known that you were going to say that."
"Exactly the reason I didn't tell you I was going to. Even you can't know absolutely everything in advance, mom. Now, speech! Speech!"
He continues to chant and soon the whole crowd is calling for a speech. Arthur rises, pulling Molly up with him. "I'd just like to thank every person here today for being here and showing such love. We've all been through some horrible things together in the past and I know that, without Molly, I wouldn't have made it through to the end." He turns and speaks directly to Molly. "And I want to thank you, Molly, for putting up with me for these last fifty years. I want to thank you for our seven beautiful children, and all the care and love you give your family everyday. Thank you for being the best wife, mother, and grandmother there possibly could be."
Now Molly is bawling and Ginny and Hermione have joined her. Harry pats Ginny on the back, Ron looks for the waiters. Once Molly gets a hold of herself most of the room has been served and the waiters are laying the food in front of the large table that holds all the Weasley's and the Potter's.
"Thank you all for being here today to share in the love that we have for you all. Arthur, I love you with all my heart and I will until the day I die."
Molly sits as another round of applause thunders through the building. Slowly pockets of chat begin to break out as everyone eats and enjoys the almost palpable feeling of love and contentment they had all found while watching the affection that the Weasley's hold for each other.
AN: Well that's all folks. Hope you enjoyed. Thanks to all the people who have reviewed, I'd love to hear more of what people think of my take on this challenge, which was to write a 500-2500 word story on each of the ten prompts: First Encounter, First Date, First Kiss, Meeting the Parents, Wedding, First Child, A Family Outing, A Slice of Life Moment, First Grandchild, Anniversary.