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Hermione glanced out the dripping window at the dark clouds overhead. The grey matter stretched for a seemingly infinite distance. The vast darkness would occasionally light up with bright white fury that was followed by a deep rumbling from the heavens above. She looked back at the light blonde girl before her. Luna looked the epitome of calm and peaceful. Ginny was sending her worried looks as she plaited the long strands of hair. She wove a small flower into her work as she went.
Hermione bit her lip nervously and shifted on her feet. "Luna? I know this is most likely the last thing you want to hear, but do you think the weather is ok for today?" She shot the dark outside another worried look just as a round of lightning lit up the sky.
Luna smiled and gently touched Hermione's arm as though she was calming a scared child. "I think the weather is perfect. Adds just a bit of excitement, don't you think?"
Hermione smiled and gave a short awkward laugh. Angelina came up next to her and shot her a similar look. "Molly is in quite a panic. Says the whole wedding is ruined. Arthur and Harry are trying to calm her down in the kitchen. Our bloody husbands were just sipping tea in the corner and watching it all unfold." She finished with an eye roll and a wink at Hermione.
Ginny finished plaiting Luna's hair and stood from her spot behind the small blonde. Luna gave Ginny an appreciative smile and gathered the train of her wedding robes in her hand. She looked at every girl in the room and smiled crookedly at them.
"I believe we have a wedding to start?"
The girls scrambled to grab their shoes and put them on. Ginny grabbed Luna's elbow and led her towards the stairs once everyone had situated themselves. Hermione descended the stairs behind Ginny and saw Molly in the corner of the kitchen as she huffed at her husband.
Luna glided up to Harry and gently laid a hand on his upper arm. His brows shot up his forehead and he ran a hand through his messy black hair. His eyes quickly scanned her robes and stopped on her face. Her pale skin looked flawless and only held basic makeup.
"Merlin," Harry broke and cleared his throat. "Luna, you look absolutely stunning."
Luna's cheeks blushed prettily and she looked him up and down. "You look quite handsome as well Harry." She looked at everyone in the kitchen. "Are we ready?"
Molly sniffled and pulled both Harry and Luna into a tight embrace. Hermione felt someone sidle up to her and she turned. She shook her head in amusement as Fred offered her a sip of his tea. She plucked it out of his hands and lifted it to her lips. The tea was warm and directly contrasted how the cool air was seeping into the kitchen.
"Sweetie, we can't have the wedding outside anymore, it's raining too hard." Molly tried to explain.
Luna shook her head and gripped Harry's hand. "I think we'll be ok."
Molly bit her lip and leant against the counter. "Dear, most of the guests have left. There's only a few left."
Harry squared his shoulders. "So be it. We have everyone here that matters. Those that left can get pictures."
The door opened and Harry's old doormates piled in. Seamus and Dean stood close to each other and whispered as they dried themselves. Neville walked over to Harry and clapped him on the back. He pointed outside and shook his head.
Hermione scooted closer to Fred in order to soak up his body heat. The tall ginger shifted and rested a hand of her stomach and curling into her waist. The other large hand rested on her hip and his chin settled atop of her head. Hermione felt the flowers woven into the braid coiled around the crown of her head shift. Fred lightly swayed her and she closed her eyes. She clasped her own hands atop of his and heard their rings clink as they touched. She opened her eyes when she heard a floorboard creak in front of them. Mr. Lovegood had a wizarding camera pointed at them and lowered it at her gaze.
"Luna has asked me to take photos of the guests."
Hermione felt her lips tighten at the sight of the man. She gripped Fred's hand tighter and closed her eyes again. She heard Mr. Lovegood walk away and move on to the next person. She placed more of her weight against him. She could feel the muscles in his bicep ripple and tighten around her form.
"Alright everyone. We'll be moving outside in a second." Molly announced as a crack of thunder echoed in the kitchen.
Hermione sighed and shifted away from Fred's chest. She heard the music start up and she walked over to Ginny. She would be standing next to Harry at the altar. She tucked her hand in the crook of Ginny's elbow and stood behind the door as Harry made his way down the watery aisle. She could see Professor McGonagall seated on the grooms side. She had a bubble charm around her and whispered to Hagrid next to her. Harry bounced up the steps and turned around to face Hermione. He wiped his hands on his pants and his eyes darted around nervously.
Hermione and Ginny started down the aisle and smiled at the remaining guests as she passed them. Seaumes winked at her and Hermione saw Dean roll his eyes and thump his partner in the back of the head. Seamus turned and shot the taller boy a look that had him quietly laughing. Hermione smiled as she passed the Headmistress. She parted from Ginny and ascended up the step to stand at Harry's left.
She watched as Ron and Hannah made their way up the aisle. Ron's face was slightly pink from the attention of everyone looking at him. He looked as though he had spent a particularly rough day out in the sun.
The rain dripped down Hermione and made her dress cling to her. She looked down and saw the pale pink fabric stick to her breasts and hips. She and was immediately reminded of sculptures from Antonio Corradini. She could vaguely see the colour difference of her breast and the peaks of her nipples. She felt her cheeks heat lightly and she silently thanked Merlin she was wearing a white thong.
Ron walked up the steps and took the spot to Hermione's left. He bumped his shoulder against hers and she looked at where he had nodded his head. Harry was slightly bouncing on the balls of is feet in order to see Luna. Hermione smiled and turned her head to look out at the pond. Her soaked hair moved heavily around her head and she saw the dark grey clouds brighten from the lightning. The rain came down even harder than before and Hermione could feel her arms break out in goosebumps.
Slowly, more people joined Hermione at the altar and the music shifted. A harp was softly playing a melody she didn't recognize and Luna stepped out with her Father. He was beaming as he led her forward. His hair was carefully braided down his back with pieces of wild flowers woven in. Luna floated down the aisle and brought brightness where it was dark. Her eyes were shining and big. She looked like a goddess.
She walked up the stairs and stood next to Harry. Ginny smiled genuinely at the pair and Hermione felt herself warm at how far Ginny had come. She turned her attention to the woman performing the ceremony. She was younger, at most she was forty. Her robes clung to her rounded stomach and Hermione stared at her face. She looked familiar in a way she couldn't place. She continued to rack her brain as the woman started and laid a hand on her belly. The ring sparked something and Hermione felt her brows raise in surprise. That was Matilda Shacklebolt, Kingsley's wife.
Hermione looked out at the clouds as the rain trailed down her face. The pond had little waves with white tips. The leaves on the trees were blowing in the harsh wind. Hermione couldn't hear anything outside of the official and random claps of thunder that would sound off. Her eyes roamed over the short grass and woods on one side.
Ron bumped her shoulder ten minutes later as the official was asking Harry to start his vows. Hermione turned back as he started.
"I didn't think I would ever get to be standing up here. I never thought I get to a point in my life where I could spend the rest of it with someone else. I had always feared living and loving someone else. But you changed that. You started out as someone I cherished as a friend. Everyone called you Loony Lovegood," Harry chuckled and looked down, "but they didn't seem to get it. They saw the radish earrings and upside down magazine and wrote you off. They didn't see the brilliance in everything you did. They didn't see the kindness that extended towards everyone around you, even the people that teased you. They didn't the depths you would go to in order to help your friends. You never doubted anything I said. And now, I've gotten a taste of what we can have for the rest of our lives. And I'd do anything to keep it."
Hermione swallowed past the lump in her throat and looked at Luna. Her big round eyes seemed a little more misty than before.
"Harry, I'm so glad we get to go on adventures together. You never looked down on me. You listened to what I said and helped me accomplish things I didn't think I could. You didn't blink an eye when I decided to go with you and help fight. You let me paint murals in the living room and kitchen. I have papers all over our desk and you never complain. I get mud all over the kitchen floor after gardening and you never blink an eye. I laugh everyday with you next to me. I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives laughing and caring for each other."
The official let the guests dab at their eyes before she reached for her bag. She pulled out a pristine rope and slowly wound it around their wrists. She watched as Matilda moved her wand over the twine and then their heads. Little halos appeared over them and then quickly vanished. The rope slipped from their wrists and Matilda wrapped it around her hand and placed it back in the bag. She turned back to the guests and flashed them a smile.
"Witches and Wizards, Mr. and Mrs. Potter are now united. May they have a long and happy life. Mr. Potter, you may now kiss the bride and then exchange rings."
Harry turned to Luna and gently brought her in to him. He leans down marginally and kisses her sweetly. Someone to the left of Hermione whistles and she knows deep down that it was either her idiot or Angelina's. Harry breaks from her and Hermione can see a sheen of lip gloss. He turns to Hermione and blushes as he takes in her wet dress. His eyes comically widen as he looks down and very carefully keeps his eyes above her chin. Hermione blushed lightly and reached into her pocket and gave Harry the simple band with sapphires inlaid. He turned back to Luna and slipped it over her pale fingers. Luna returned the favour and didn't let go of his hand.
They turned to the guests and smiled. The music started back up and they walked down the stairs. They got halfway down the aisle before Hermione started towards the center of the altar to meet with Ginny. She tucked her hand in the crook of Ginny's elbow and pasted on a smile as they followed the bride and groom.
Ginny leads them to the tent pitched where George and Angelina's had been. Harry and Luna were already sat at the dinner table. Hermione stepped up to the slight platform and sat next to Harry as Ginny sat next to Luna. Ron and Hannah were next in the tent and Ron sat one seat down from Hermione. Fred eventually made his way into the tent and plopped into the open seat next to her. His arm draped over her shoulders and he moved closer to her ear.
"Truly magnificent, isn't it?"
Hermione looked as Harry fed Luna a piece of cake. "Yeah, it really is."
Hermione danced with Harry as the song slowed down. They shifted their tempo to match and he pulled her close. She leant up and rested her cheek on his shoulder. His hands tightened around her waist and he moved them in a slow circle.
"Are you happy, Harry?"
She felt him smile against her. "I think I am? I don't know, it's hard to tell. I haven't had a lot to go off of in the past."
Hermione felt her heart pull from his words. Her grip tightened around his shoulders. "Well, I know for a fact that I haven't seen your eyes light up like this since the DA at Hogwarts. I think you'll be just fine."
Harry paused for a minute and continued once Hermione was in the spot he had been staring at. She saw Mr. Lovegood twirl Luna around, not regarding the slow beat of the music.
"I can't wait." He murmured in her ear.
The song ended and she gave him a quick hug and peck on the cheek. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. Charlie was seated on the counter next to the sink and he was looking out the window at the people slowly swaying to the music.
"He looks happy, doesn't he?"
Hermione closed the fridge and rested her body against it. She opened the water bottle and took a sip before she answered.
"He is."
Charlie turned to her. "I didn't really get to know him before everything. But he's seemed… lighter in the past few weeks." Charlie shook his head. "What I mean is that when I first moved here he had a darkness about him. Like he carried the weight of the worlds on his shoulders."
Hermione sighed and looked out the window as Harry held Luna's hand and swayed her to the rhythm. "He did. Still does, actually. He's just… more relaxed now. He can actually enjoy his life for the first time in, ever, really." Hermione's brows furrowed as she thought of the Dursley's. "He's finally allowing himself to be happy."
"Thank Merlin for that." He muttered.
Charlie hopped off the counter and shot her a devilish smile. He plucked her water bottle out of her hands and dramatically grabbed her hand. He backed up and she was forced to follow him. He twirled her to his chest and she laughed. She twirled out and giggled as he wiggled his brows. She went back to him and he dipped her. He smiled down at her and snapped her up again. The music could be heard and so could their laughter. The wedding truly was symbolic of the people marrying.
Hermione sat on the couch and curled around the freckled man beside her. She rested her head on his shoulder and she felt his laughter rumble through her body. She flipped the page of the book she was reading. She looked up and saw Rachel explain something exasperatedly to Ross as she paced across the screen. She turned back to her book as the characters from the American muggle show continued to talk. He shifted against her and played with a strand of hair.
Hermione looked up as the fireplace roared to life. Bill ducked out and was followed by Charlie. The Weasley kids sat down beside Hermione and Fred. Hermione shared a look with her husband before she glanced at Charlie beside her.
"Uh, I wasn't expecting you lot to show up? Have I forgotten something?" Fred asked.
Bill sighed dramatically and flung his head against the back of the sectional. Charlie snorted and then groaned. "Fleur is back in France visiting her sister. Something about a fight with her boyfriend. Oliver is in Belgium until Wednesday.
Hermione shared another look with Fred and Glanced back at the oldest Weasley children. Charlie groaned again and Bill answered this time.
"We're epically bored. Mum has already kicked us out."
Charlie laughed and looked at Hermione. "Said, and I quote, 'you're even worse than when Ron hasn't had second lunch'. I have never been so offended in my life."
"What do want us to do?" Hermione asked and flipped the page of her book again.
"Entertain us." Bill whined.
Hermione closed her book and the men jumped at the loud sound. "Alright, everyone outside. The sun is shining, and the water is cool." She started towards the kitchen door and opened it.
The heat blasted her and Hermione felt her skin immediately become sticky. She heard a crash behind her and internally winced. She really hoped they hadn't knocked over anything important. She trudged down the path and felt the sand squish under her toes. The boys were loudly clamouring behind her. She turned around quickly and they bumped into each other as they tried to stop. Fred was the person in front and he had a brother on either side. She took her wand out and pointed it at them. They squirmed under her scrutiny and she transfigured their clothing into bathing suits.
She gave the older males trunks and Fed a bright yellow speedo. He squawked and covered himself with his hands. Charlie laughed at him and Fred slapped him in the back of the head. Hermione transfigured her own clothes into a modest two piece.
She set her wand down with her book and waded into the shallow water. She let her magic flow through her and she shot a stream of water at them. Fred shouted at how cold it was and rushed at her. She screamed and laughed as he fireman carried her deeper into the water. She could hear Charlie and Bill whoop in excitement as she let out another yell. Fred threw her into the water and she hit the sand with her bum. She shot up and stood up. She sputtered and laughed. The setting sun warmed her back and she looked at the men before her. She smiled and felt warmth, not from the sun, spread through her.
Hermione turned the shower head on and stepped in. The water was hot and she could feel her skin heating. She grabbed her body wash and opened it with a pop. She didn't hear as the bathroom door opened and quietly closed. She slathered the lilac scented soap over her shoulders and turned away from the spray. Her back was to the door and she worked at the knots over her upper shoulders and sighed at the feeling.
She didn't notice as the shower door opened and a tall red head stepped in. He closed the glass door and quietly walked up to the small woman before him. He wrapped an arm across her stomach and pulled her to his back. He peppered kisses along her neck. She gasped first in surprise and then in pleasure.
"Merlin Fred, you nearly gave me a heart attack." She tilted her head up and he deeply kissed her.
She turned around and felt the spray wash the soap down her body. She stood on her tiptoes and pressed herself against him. His hands slid over her body and rested on her arse. He cupped the globes and squeezed. Her hip stuttered froward when he gave her a light smack. He groaned and shifted his hips away from her upper stomach. Hermione felt the hardness before he could completely move away.
Hermione smirked and he broke the kiss. He looked down at her with squinted eyes and a suspicious look. She tried to look innocent as she shifted him back. She slid down his body and rested on her knees. His brows shot into his hairline.
"Mione?"
She grinned up at him and hesitated before she took him in her mouth. It was salty and she found she didn't mind as much as she thought she would. She swirled the head in her mouth and worked the rest of his length in his hands. He groaned and placed a hand on either side of the shower walls. She used this as encouragement to take in more of him. She got about less than halfway when she felt him at the back of her throat. She breathed deeply before she hollowed her cheeks and ran her tongue on the underneath of his cock as she pulled back to the tip. She swirled his head and mouthed at the slit at the top. She moved back down and swallowed more of him down her throat.
She moved one hand to his balls and gently rolled them in her hands. She repeated the process several times before Fred sucked in a breath and groaned. He tugged at the top of her head in warning. Hermione hollowed her cheeks and moved up his shaft. She tongued at the red tip and felt warm seed spill into her mouth. It was salty and musky tasting. She swallowed two mouth fulls before he was done. He was panting and his chest was flushed.
Hermione stood up and felt her knees protest at the strain. She turned to the spray and opened her mouth for the water to pool in. She swished it a couple times before she swallowed. She turned back to Fred and smiled.
His cheeks were flushed and he was looking at her with glazed eyes. "Where did that come from? Merlin, talk about surprise shower sex."
Hermione looked down and grabbed her shampoo. She pumped out a handful as she answered. "I had been wanting to since our wedding night." She scrubbed the shampoo through her curls.
She heard him open his own shampoo and squeeze it into his palm. He lathered it through his ginger locks. She finished rinsing her hair of the suds and stepped back for him to rinse his own hair. His eyes were closed when he started talking again.
"Do you want anything tonight? I could grab my sexy red lingerie I bought last week."
Hermione snorted and shook her head even though he couldn't see. She grabbed her conditioner and massaged it through her curls. "No, I'm not feeling it tonight. I just wanted to do something for you."
He hummed and moved out of the stream. She gave him a quick peck and they finished their shower routines with a few laughs. She shut off the shower and stepped out. She grabbed his towel and handed it to him. She grabbed hers and wrapped it around her. She grabbed her wand and vanished the steam from the bathroom.
She pointed the wand at her hair and charmed it into two braids as Fed stepped up to his vanity and grabbed his toothbrush. Hermione dried the rest of her body and hung the towel back up. She walked over the counter and reached for her clothes. Fred's hand grabbed hers and he looked at her with wide eyes.
He took his toothbrush out of his mouth and didn't break eye contact. "I have a crazy idea. How 'bout we sleep without any clothes on?"
Hermione blinked at him and shifted her hip out. "What?"
"You, me, no clothes. Tonight, in the bed."
Hermione furrowed her brows. "Why?"
He shrugged. "Why the bloody hell not?"
Hermione opened her mouth and closed it. She opened it again and let out a sharp exhale. She shook her head and moved over to her sink. She quietly relented and grabbed her toothbrush. Fred bobbed his head in victory. He spit out his toothpaste and rinsed his mouth and the sink. He grabbed her set of clean clothes and headed into the bedroom.
Hermione quickly followed him. She closed the curtains but left enough space for the moonlight to peak through. She climbed into the big bed and scooted back until she felt Fred against her back. His arm curled around her stomach and his thumb brushed her breast. He put his mouth by her ear and kissed it gently.
"Goodnight love." He murmured against her clean skin.
"Goodnight Fred." She whispered back.
She rested her hand over his and stared out at the crashing waves. The moonlight reflected in the waters before dark storm clouds blocked it. She didn't mind the darkness, she had her light tightly wrapped around her. She could find her way.
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