"Ella!" Fletcher exclaims as I step into the bridal parlour. "I'm so glad you could make it!"

"I wouldn't miss it for the world!" I tell him and smile. "I left Teddy with one of my friends. She's expecting and wants to practice with Teddy. She's already made me promise to help her once her child's born."

"I'd like you to meet Jasper." I turn to face the man that my brother is marrying. Jasper is tall with dark brown hair and eyes. He looks extremely nervous. I give him a big hug and he relaxes.

"I'm Ella, Fletch's sister. It's a pleasure to meet you." I introduce myself. "Hurt my brother and die."

"Pleasure to meet you, Ella. I promise that I won't harm your brother in way shape or form." Jasper says." The other girls are already trying on their dress. I was worried that the dress I order wouldn't fit you, but it looks like I got your size pretty close and Fletcher tells me that you have a fabulous tailor that can fix it right up if it doesn't"

"Well then, I guess I'll go try it on." I state, heading towards my dressing room. The dress was already in the dressing room when I get in. The dress was beautiful. It was a simple knee length v-neck that flowed out after the waist. It was a beautiful lavender color; the material was soft and silky. I slipped it on and was surprised to find that it would need very little alterations. After admiring myself in the mirror, I walked out to join the other girls.

There are four other girls waiting outside. One of them was wearing a floor length and I assumed that she was the Matron of Honor. She had lovely brown hair that went down to her waist. One of the other girls also had brown hair. They both looked similar to Jasper and I assumed that they are his sisters. The third girl was much more petite than the others and had blonde hair. As I walked in, the two brown-haired people smiled warmly, while the blonde-haired woman scowled. Jasper stood up from the seat he was sitting in and walked over to us.

"You guys look amazing!" He exclaimed and turned to face me. "Ella, these are my sisters Caroline and Molly."

"Hi, it's nice to meet you." Caroline, the one dressed in the floor length gown, said.

"Hello, it's nice to meet you too." I replied and then looked at Molly. "Hi"
"As soon as I saw you, I knew we'd get along great," Molly commented and smiled encouragingly. I giggled.

"This is your sister-in-law, Delaney." Jasper introduced, motioning to the blonde-haired woman. I hold my hand out and smile, but she ignores it.

"You're Farlan's estranged sister then." She said, appraising me. "He doesn't speak of you very highly."

"Farlan and I never quite got on. We're very different." I informed her and she turned up her nose. "Still, it's lovely to meet you."

"I'm charmed." She sniffed. Molly grabbed my arm and lead me to a group of tailors.

"We can get to know each other while they tailor our dresses." She reasoned. Caroline came over to join us. "It'll be fun!" Before long, I know all about Molly. She's a horse trainer in Devon. She's engaged to a dentist so she always has to make sure she's got a perfect oral care or he'll know when he kisses her, but it's a small price to pay because she thinks he's the best man in the entire world. Her hairstylist is pregnant with twins and she wants four kids, but she doesn't care about gender.

"I have a son, you know. Teddy. He's an absolutely adorable four month old." I volunteered. Delaney, who stood away from the group, perks up.

"You're so young though!" Molly commented. I smiled.

"I'll be 18 in a few days." I told them.

"Who's the father? Are you married?" Caroline questioned.

"Teddy's adopted. His parents died in a wreck in May." I informed them quietly. "His parents took me in after I was disowned. Taking in Teddy was the least I could do. He's the most adorable little boy,besides."

"Oh." Molly says in a small voice, but then perks up. "Are you raising him alone or is there a guy?"

"It's complicated." I told her.

"How complicated?" Caroline interrupted. "I ask because things often aren't as complicated as they seem."

"He wants to start a life with me." I hesitated. "However, his parents disapprove. They say they'll disown him if he marries me. He thinks it's worth it, but I don't know. I mean he's close to his family and I remember what it was like. We got in a tiff over it and we haven't spoken in nearly a week. It's eating me alive."

"That is sooo romantic." Molly crooned. "But you really need to talk to him."

"I know, it's just a matter of cornering him so he can't run away. He hates confrontations." I grinned. "What about you Caroline, do you have anyone one special?"

"Not at the moment, but I'm looking." Caroline blushed. With that, the topic shifts. No one mentioned Teddy or my man again, but I can't help but think of Molly's advice. Even if Luna didn't find a loophole, I didn't want to end on bad terms. Draco's amazing. I couldn't stand the thought of losing him forever. Before I knew it, the appointment was over.

"Ella, would you want to go to lunch with Jasper and I?" Fletcher questioned nervously. "Fergus will be there."

"Yes, that would be lovely." I told him, freaking out internally. The only reason I agreed is because I don't want to face him for the first time at the wedding rehearsal.

"Excellent!" Fletcher said as Jasper hailed a cab. I sit in squashed in between them for the cab ride, but mind is too busy worrying about Gus to care. When we finally step out of the cab and into the restaurant, I can't focus on anything except the Brunette sitting at the back of the room. As we make our way to him, my throat catched.

"Fergus. It's great to see you!" Fletcher greeted, moving to stand in front of me. I tried to see Fergus, but it was useless.

"What's going on guys?" Fergus asked. "First you ask me to get a table for four instead, and then when you say hi, you sound like I'm about to pull a gun on you." At this, I stepped out from behind Fletcher. Gus gasped and grasped the table.

"Hi, Gus." I whispered. He looked at me as if he's seen a ghost.

"No, no, no." He clutched his head. "This is not happening, this can't be happening. You disappeared four years ago without a trace into some wizarding world. You're a figment of my imagination."

"No I'm not Gus," I reached out to grab his arm. "Fletcher tracked me down. I'm really here." As if finally realizing that I do in fact exist, Gus moved in to give me a hug.

"I'm so sorry." He murmured.

"You don't need to be. I'm well." I rubbed his hair. "I'm happy. Let's sit down and you can tell me all about the past few years. "

"Right," He said, pulling away and holding out a chair for me.

"Draco, open up!" I yelled, pounding on his flat door. One of his neighbors had buzzed me in the muggle way, but it looked like I might not be getting much further. "If you don't open up your door I'll-"

"You'll do what?" Drawled a voice from behind me. I jumped. Then I turned to face the man whose door I'd been pounding on for the past five minutes.

"We need to talk. Now." I demanded, trying to sound brave. Draco raised his eyebrow.

"Do we now?"

"Yes." I quavered, "Please."

"Fine, but only for a few minutes." He gave in and unlocked the door. In a minute, we're standing in his kitchen. I tried to work up the courage to say something, but before I can, I started to cry. Draco, who looked like he wanted to kick me out since agreeing, softened. "Hey, it's okay."

"No, it's not. You're getting married to Astoria and you don't want to."

"Maybe I do want to marry her, maybe I love her." He said insincerely. I hit him. "Fine, fine, I hate her guts, but that's not going to do anything."

"I just, I hate fighting with you. It's awful. Can we just, I don't know keep the peace as long as we can?" I wail. "It's just I love you and I wish this issue would just resolve itself, but it won't and I would rather have you in my life as a friend than not in my life at-mmph" Draco kissed me softly, pulling back after over a second. After he released me, he pulled away and walked to the other side of the kitchen. Then, he punched the wall.

"AH!" Draco yelled, clutching his fist. I rolled my eyes and walked over.

"Really, Draco?" I inspected his hand and sighed." I think you broke it. Hey Draco, if I fix your hand will you come with me to my brother's Wedding rehearsal dinner on Tuesday and his wedding on Wednesday?"

"You haven't spoken to your brothers in years." Draco stated. I shrugged.

"We reconnected while you and I weren't talking." I informed him. He just stared.

"What else happened while I was absent?"
"Well, Astoria gave me your marriage contract and Luna's looking it over now?" I said/asked him.

"Loony Lovegood?" Draco exclaimed, incredulous.

"Don't call her that." I scold. "And yes, she is. She was insistent."

"Now, Let's go back to my flat so I can fix your hand."

"I can't be just friends with you Ella."

"I know." I whisper. Five minutes later Draco and I are standing in my flat. "Fleur's taking care of Teddy for the night, so we're alone."
"Right." Draco says.

"Here, for the pain." I handed him a recently discovered pain potion. Then I pulled out my wand and get to work. Once I'm done, Draco flexes his hand.

"You are going to be a bloody brilliant Healer one day." Draco complemented. Before I can say thank you, Luna pops out of my Floo.

"I've found a loophole!" Luna exclaimed. Draco's mouth drops.

"What is it?" I asked desperately.

"Your father died in Azkaban two hours ago." Luna said. Draco sits down.

"Luna!" I yelled.

"What?" She retorts. "What? It is a loophole."

"His father died, can you be a little more sincere?" I pleaded

"Yes." Luna responded, turning to Draco."I'm sorry that your death Eater Father that put you and your mother into extremely dangerous situations and gave you unimaginable hurdles to overcome is dead."

"Thanks." Draco said dryly. " I should feel sad right, I mean he was my idol for most of my life, but now that he's dead, I feel relieved. I've got to go see my mother. I'm sorry, Ella, I don't know if I can make it to your brother's wedding, but I promise that we can have one of our own eventually."

"I think that sounds fair." Luna reasoned as I stare at him open mouthed. I've always known that Draco was blunt and decisive, but… wow. He pressed a kiss to my forehead and floos away. Luna glanced at me. "I'll go to the wedding with you. I've always wanted to see how Muggles celebrate these kinds of things."