A/N: Sorry for the long delay in chapters, I've been struggling with this one. This is Rose/Ron centric. A father/Daughter sort of thing. Memories in italics, lyrics in bold. Enjoy!
"Dada."
"Oh my gosh.
Hermione! Rose just said 'dada'!"
"Daddy I'm
scared."
"It's okay; you
don't have to get on the broom if you don't want to Rosie."
"It's okay to miss your pet rabbit. Oh, Rosie, please don't cry, c'mere…"
"Daddy, know
what?"
"What?"
"You are number
one!"
"Dear Daddy and Mommy, I'm in Gryffindor! I miss you both…"
"I'll see you in
a one month. We'll be back before you know it."
"Have fun in New
York love."
"I love you daddy."
"Sir, I would like to ask for your daughters hand in marriage."
"Daddy, Steven proposed! We're getting married!"
"Daddy, will you
walk me down the aisle?"
"Of course Rosie."
"I'm a little
nervous,"
"Everything will
be okay. You're meant to be together."
"I love you dad."
"I love you too
Rosie."
I was enough for her
not long ago
I was her number one
She told me so
"…Ron, hey. What's wrong?" Hermione snapped Ron out of his thoughts. He'd been standing in front of the mirror for about thirty minutes, his tie half tied, his shirt un-tucked, a glazy look in his eyes.
"Huh? Oh, nothing. Just thinking."
She placed her hand on his arm. "I know." That was all she needed to say. He turned around and fell into his wife's arms, trying to hold back the tears.
RHRHRHRHRHRHRH
"Mum, I'm so nervous."
"About what?"
"I'm just worried that this is a sign that, I don't know, maybe we're not meant to be together." Hermione was helping her daughter get her dress on at the church. She sighed.
"Mum, were you nervous on your wedding day?"
"Rose, I won't lie to you. I was a wreck. I couldn't stop shaking, I was sweating bullets, and I felt like I was going to vomit. I'm not sure how I didn't just run. But when I saw you dad standing there, all dressed up, looking more nervous then I did…It all went away. They only way I got through the ceremony was knowing how much we loved each other."
"But mum, everyone always talks about how calm you were."
"Yeah well, years of having to look calm on the outside and act strong really seemed to pay off that day." She laughed.
"So this isn't a sign?"
"Rose, are you having doubts?" Her daughter just looked down. "Sweetie, look at me. Do you love Steven?"
Rose nodded.
"Do you want to marry him?"
"But what if it's a big mistake?"
"That's not what I asked."
"Yeah. Yeah, I really do."
"Then do it. Don't worry about the 'what if's' or what may or may not happen. Trust me, live in the moment."
RHRHRHRHRHRHRH
The wedding was beautiful. There were tears in almost everyone's eyes. Ron walked his first born child down the aisle, kissed her cheek, whispered 'I love you', and almost didn't let go of her hand when she turned and walked towards her future.
I knew the love of a
father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But
it still hard to give her away
Rose and Steven both broke down in tears. They said their 'I do's'. Steven read a poem he had wrote for Rose. The priest announced them as Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Everyone clapped. James, Albus, and Hugo wolf-whistled, and Lily laughed. Ron held onto his wife's hand, the biggest smile on his face, with tears in his eyes.
Once everyone got to the reception hall, the party really got started. First came the toasts.
Albus stood up, being the best man and so having to say the first words. "Hey there everyone, can I get your attention? Hey. HEY! Thank you. Well, my cousin is married. To my best friend. Congrats you two. I remember the first day I met Steven. We were waiting to get sorted and Professor McGonagall, rest her soul, was gone. I had pulled a Fanged Frisbee out, you know, for kicks. Then this kid here, threatens to tell on me. Ahh, the beginning of a beautiful friendship. And you know, Rose made her own friends, and we talked in the common room and hung out in class. But it wasn't until, what was it, fourth year? Well, whenever, Rose's boyfriend had just dumped her. It was horrible, he did it at dinner time, called her a, OW! Lily that hurt. But yeah, me, James, and Hugo were looking for this kid, just to talk. Steven stayed back. And from what I hear, Rose was crying in front of the fire place, and Steven made her laugh, they talked, and the rest is history. I never thought you two would last this long. Hope you're happy, and congratulations."
People started clapping through the laughter. Of course Albus would make a speech like that. He had inherited all his grace and tact from his uncle Ron.
How could that
beautiful women with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The sit down dinner was delicious. People made little speeches throughout, some sad, some happy, some really awkward. Dinner finished, and people got up from there tables, they diapered and were replaced by a grand dance floor.
"May I have everyone's attention please? It is now time for the Father/Daughter dance. Rose, Ron." The DJ announced.
Rose smiled as she met her father in the middle. He took her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck. The music started.
"You look gorgeous Rosie."
"Thank you daddy."
"You having fun?"
"Of course. I saw you crying earlier."
"I wasn't crying. Real men don't cry."
"Dad…"
"Alright, maybe a few tears. But they were happy ones, I promise."
"They better be, because if they're not, there's really nothing you can do."
"Oh there isn't?"
"Nope. Steven and I love each other."
"Good. Rosie, if he ever hurts you, you can come to me."
"Dad, he'd never-"
"I know, he's a good guy. But you know, gotta say it."
"I love you daddy."
"I love you Rosie."
But I loved her
first and I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be
hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled
at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that
she'd find you someday
But its still hard to give her away
I
loved her first
THE END
A/N: Sorry if the lyrics are confusing, they make sense to me. The song BTW is Heartland's I Loved Her First. Hope you liked it. I loved writing it. Don't know when the next chapter will be up, but I have ideas floatin' around in my noggin'. Thanks for the read!
