Verina couldn't believe she was doing this as she stepped into her grandmother's old gown. Surprisingly it fit perfectly. The dress was everything Vera was; classy, elegant, timeless. The bodice was a sweetheart neckline that had lace to cover the shoulders and her arms. It was long and it flowed into a tulip shaped train and the same cream colored lace covered the entire dress. Briony was standing beside her as Narcissa placed the cathedral veil on her head. They had called everyone they were close to in in three hours- they were owled or fetched by Jibby as Minni, Katherine, Brisies, and Lilyana prepared the Ballroom with flowers from the gardens, cream banners, lights, and silk fabric. In attendance were the Goyles, the Crabbes, the Zabini's, the Obolensky's , the Terence family, some of the Yaxleys, and even Marcus Flint. Whoever was close to Draco and Verina had the minister from Bulgaria as well as Charlie Weasley. It was less than fifty people, but as Verina looked at all who entered the house she realized she still had people. Though Olivia was not there, her mother was not there, - well maybe she was.
As she stood in the mirror she closed her eyes and felt them there. She could feel them standing around her. Their familiar presence.
She opened her eyes and Briony's hand had found it's way into hers.
"You look beautiful, Verina. I knew this was coming, but so soon. Are you sure about this? It's sudden, Verina. I mean it's not, but it's really sudden. You can give it a few days."
Verina smiled and looked at her cousin. Her family. Her look a like. She took her hand and kissed it. " I chose this. I propose to him, and there is nothing I want more than this. Right now. And there is no use putting it off we live in the same house. I won't change my mind."
Briony sighed. " I know you want this, but if you're doing this out of guilt- Verina."
Verina hugged her tightly. " Be happy for me. You're all I've got."
Briony tearfully smiled at her and looked her in the eyes. " I am just glad to have you back."
"And I am not going anywhere."
Narcissa walked in and looked at Verina and gasped. " You look amazing! And you're getting married."
Verina smiled brightly. " Yes! I am! I will be Mrs. Verina Malfoy in no time at all."
Narcissa smiled. " What made you decide?"
Verina sighed and sat down in her chair. " I don't know. I wanted it, and after five years of being away from him and then being back with him I just know that there is no one or nothing that can ever compare to Draco. It's just time. Time to come home. Time to do what I have longed to do. Time to love the man I love. Be his wife."
Briony wiped her tears away and Narcissa hugged Verina.
She stepped back and put a necklace around her neck. Verina recognized it as the Black family sapphires. She looked at the Obolensky ring on her hand knowing Draco would wear her grandfather's ring on his right hand. The earrings in her ears were gifts from Draco. She had her something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. She looked in the mirror at her upswept hair, her simple make up, she made sure to take pictures of everything to send to Olivia. She had to admit she was beautiful even to herself.
Finally the clock struck 7 which meant it was time for Verina to head down stairs.
Minni handed Briony and Verina their bouquets.
Briony walked before her in a light lavender dress. She looked back at Verina and smiled. " You ready?"
Verina's heart pounded in her chest. " I am so ready."
Narcissa walked down and met her son. He took her arm and together they walked into the ballroom.
Briony walked out and met Blaise and together the two of them followed Draco and Narcissa.
Finally it was Verina's turn. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply. She felt her family again.
She felt someone take her arm.
" I am not your god father, I didn't raise you like Lucius, but I can hold your hand down a walk way."
Verina stopped and looked at him. " I don't know why you loved me or why I mean so much to you, but I love you too and I am so thankful for you Scorpius. You have repayed my grandmother and then some."
He smiled. " She taught me to be a healer. She taught me to be a good person. And before she died she asked me to take care of you. You charmed me and I love you like you were my own, and I know I am harsh, but you mean the world to me."
Verina kissed his cheek. " Walk me down the aisle" and she winked " Dad"
He laughed and together they walked down the aisle way. Lucius and Narcissa watched on as Verina looked around the ballroom.
It was truly beautiful. Lights, roses, and cream decorations.
She looked at Lilyana and smiled at her. She looked at Narcissa and Lucius and finally the man she wanted to see.
He was standing there looking at her in amazement.
She could feel the blush on her cheeks and she felt silly.
The walk was short to the tune of Katherine's harp playing. Dmitri was waiting the man in charge of officiating.
Finally she made it to Draco and handed Briony her bouquet.
Draco smiled as he lifted her veil and kissed Verina's cheek.
Bliss was hers.