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Hey guys I am SUPER sorry about the delay in the update. I hit this terrible writers block and literally had no idea how to do this chapter. I knew what i wanted to happen, but for some reason every time i started it it never came out right. Anyway today it worked out so here it finally is. I hope you all like it and leave a review!

Chapter 20:Love and Marriage

"I can't believe this is finally happening." I exclaimed as Hermione fixed my veil.

"I know," She said "I couldn't be happier for you two. I seriously had my doubts that this would happen."

"Tell me about," I said "If you had told me a year ago I'd be marrying Harry then I would have laughed in your face."

Hermione laughed "Well life has a funny way of working things out."

"Isn't that the truth." I said

"How is the bride?" I heard my mother asked coming back into the room.

My entire family took a little while to except the idea that Harry was back in my life. Most of my brother's simply wanted to hex him into the next century. However mum was the worst one. Because not only had Harry hurt me and left me, but he had walked away from our entire family and mum saw him as a son. However after sometime and countless apologies she declared it water under the bride, and Harry and I became engaged. James was at little apprehensive at first with his father being back. However it didn't take long for him to warm up to him. Now he is probably the most excited about Harry and I finally tying the knot.

"The bride is beautiful." Hermione said "And she is just about ready."

"Oh Ginny," Mum said tears in her eyes "you look so beautiful."

"Harry is a lucky man." Katie said as she and Chelsea came back into the room. They were my other bridesmaids along with Hermione.

"I just hope he remembers it." Mum grumbled. Even though she had forgiven him she still was apprehensive.

"I'm sure he will." Hermione said as there was a knock on the door. I was surprised to see Remus Lupin walking into the room.

"Remus," Mum said surprised "what brings you back here?"

"Well I was hoping to have a word with the bride?" He said smiling at me.

"Uh . . . sure" I said a little unsure of what this could mean. I knew Remus of course, but we never had private conversations before. I followed him out of the room and down the hallway a little bit.

"I hope you can forgive me for taking you away from your preparations." Remus began looking slightly nervous.

"Of course," I said chuckling a bit "I think I am pretty much ready."

He chuckled nervously "And you look beautiful. So the reason that I pulled you out here is that after James and Lily died Sirius took a few artifacts from their home. You know things that were precious to them to save them. When he died I went to Grimmauld Place and took them myself. Most of these items are now in Harry's possession. However there was a few I was saving for a day like this."

At this moment he pulled a beautiful necklace out of his pocket. It was full of ruby flowers with silver leaves. It was absolutely stunning.

"It's beautiful!" I breathed

"James gave this to Lily on their wedding day." He said "We helped him pick it out."

"It's gorgeous," I said "you have excellent taste."

He laughed a little louder this time. "Try telling my wife that. Any way I thought it would be nice to have a piece of Lily and James here on this special day."

He held the necklace out for me to take.

"Oh Remus," I said gently taking the necklace in my hands "I don't know what to say."

"I know Lily would have wanted you to have it. They would have like you."

"Really?" I asked him.

"You are everything they could have wanted for Harry." He said "So I guess I will go take my seat now."

"Thank you Remus." I said "This means a lot to me and I am sure to Harry."

"Don't mention it." He said "I am sure if you have a little girl in the future that you will pass it along."

"Most defiantly!" I agree and watched as he disappeared around the corner. At that moment Hermione came hunting me down.

"Ginny," She said "They're almost ready for us."

I held up the necklace, and she gasped.

"It belonged to Harry's mother." I said "Remus thought I might like to have it."

"I am so glad they are here for Harry." Hermione said helping me put on the necklace.

"Me too!" I agreed

HARRY POV

I had never been this nervous; not even when I was facing the most evil wizard of all time. Meeting James for the first time was slightly terrifying, but still this was even more terrifying. I was trying to take deep breaths while Ron was laughing at me.

"You know I seem to remember you being slightly nervous when you married Hermione." I said glaring at him.

"Oh I was," He said "But it was all for nothing. Getting married is the easy part. It's staying married that it hard."

Once again I glared at him. He was my best mate, but the worst at giving advice. It was times like these I wish my father could have been here or even Sirius to give me advice. At that moment there was a knock on the door.

"Can I come in?" Remus Lupin asked poking his head in the door.

"Sure," I said "We're just chilling out until they're ready for us."

Remus stepped in. He looked much better now that the war was over. He still looked older, and had some grey hair. You could see where the war had taken its toll on him. He lost a lot of people he cared about my parents being one of them.

"Harry," He said "I know that this is the point in your life where you need a man to give you some advice; like a father."

I nodded my head and he looked at the floor.

"Well when James died that job fell to Sirius." He explained "I mean he was your godfather and closer to James than I was. However in light of Sirius's death and the fact that I was also close to your father I would like to step in if you would let me."

"Absolutely," I said "I think my father would have been honored that you stepped in for him."

"Well . . . I have racked my brain trying to think of what James would have told you if he were here." Remus began "What he would have wanted me to tell you."

"And?" I asked curious as to what he thought my father would have told me.

"Well James would have said something witty." He said "However I can't seem come up with anything."

I tried to look positive, but I felt a little disappointment in hear that.

"I think though James would have wanted you to know how proud he was of you." He said "And believe him and Lily would be very proud of you Harry. You have been through so much in your life."

"I don't think he would have been proud of the way I ran away from Ginny and my son." I said looking at the floor.

"Maybe not," He said "But he would have been proud of the way you stepped up when you came back."

I nodded my head.

"So when your parents died Sirius took a few items from the house; items that were dear to them. I have told you all this before."

I nodded my head.

"Well I held on to a couple of pieces for an occasion such as this." He said reaching into his pocket. He pulled out a solid gold pocket watch.

"Whoa," I said taking the watch from his hands. The potter family crest was sketched in the front.

"It was your fathers." Remus explained "His father gave it to him. I know that he would want you to have this."

"Thank you Remus." I said turning to the man who was becoming slowly like a father to me.

"Well I figured this way you'll have a piece of James with you today." He said smiling "I have a necklace that was Lily's for Ginny. I hope you don't mind."

"No," I said "I think it's brilliant that you want my parents here today."

I moved to hug him. He really was the closest thing I had to a father now that Sirius was gone; except for Arthur that is.

"Remus would you and Dora likes to sit in the front where my parents would have sat?" I asked "I mean it would mean a lot to me if you would."

"Well if you're sure Harry," Remus said "then we would be honored."

"Great," I said "then it's settled. You and Dora will be seated down front. I'll let the ushers know."

GINNY POV

"How you holding up Gin Bug?" Dad asked as one by one my closest family members walked down the aisle before me.

"Good," I said "I love Harry and have dreamed of marrying him for as long as I can remember."

Dad was silent for a moment. He never really had a lot to say about Harry's return. Finally he spoke up.

"He makes you happy right?" He asked

"Yes," I said "no one has ever made me happier."

"Then that's all I could ask for." He said with a smile "Is that you're happy."

At that moment the music changed and it was our turn to walk down the aisle. We went slowly allowing everyone to drink in me in my beautiful dress. However my eyes never left Harry's. He was starring at me with more love than could ever hope for. It had still been rocky when he came back, but he really went out of his way to prove his love for me. Finally after almost eight months he asked me to marry him. It didn't takes us long to put the wedding together, and here we were. Finally we made it to the end of the aisle. My dad handed me over to Harry and took his place next to my mum.

"Friends and Family," Kingsley began "We have gathered here to witness the unity of Harry James Potter and Ginerva Molly Weasley. Love can be a beautiful thing. It has more power than all the magic combined. It is a magical and wonderful gift. One I wish that everyone could experience. Now Harry and Ginny were lucky enough to find it in each other. I have known them several years now and let me tell you I can see the amount of love these two have for each other."

While Kingsley talked I just stared at Harry. I loved him so much. I never thought my life would get a happy ending, but yet here I stood marrying the man of my dreams.

"Harry and Ginny have decided to say their own vows." Kingsley said "Harry you may go first."

Harry took a deep breath.

"Ginny I have made several mistakes in my life." He began "But the biggest one was leaving you. Every day we were apart I thought about you. I tried to move on, but I couldn't seem to. I was in so much pain I just wanted to end my life. I'm not even sure what kept me going. However then I got Draco's owl and there was something inside me that said I couldn't stay away any longer. I love you so much Ginny, and I can never tell you how sorry I am for the pain I caused you. I hope though that we can begin our life together and build a family. You and James are my life now; nothing else matters."

When Harry was done Kingsley turned and nodded for me to go.

"Harry I am going to be honest and tell you that I harbored a lot of resentment toward you." I said "I was angry that I was all alone raising my son. I tried so hard to hate you, but it didn't really work. Because no matter how hard I tried when the nighttime came, and I was alone in my bed all I wanted was you. I wanted you to hold me and tell me everything would be ok. I wanted you to kiss me, and tell me how much you loved me. I wanted you to stick your feet on mine when they were cold. I tried to date and move, but that didn't work either. No matter how perfect the date was at the end of the day it still wasn't you. When you came back I was angry. Mostly because no matter how hard I tried to be mad at you, and ignore you I couldn't. It was then I came to the realization Harry that I loved you and always will until my heart stops beating."

"At this time we will exchange the rings." Kingsley said.

Harry took my ring and slide it gently on my finger.

"I promise to love you until I am no longer breathing. I promise to always be there for you and our son. I promise to be a friend and a lover. I promise to stay by your side in the good times and bad. I promise to tell you every single day how much I love. I promise to protect you with all the blood coursing through my veins. With this ring I make an unbreakable vow."

At that moment little white lines circles out joined hands. The unbreakable vow was Harry's idea to prove to me that he wouldn't leave again, and that he would always come back. I could hear the disapproving gasps from everyone in the audience. I repeated the same promises to Harry and also made an unbreakable vow.

"Now by the power invested in me by the ministry of magic I now pronounce you husband and wife." Kingsley said with a smile. "Harry you may finally kiss your wife."

Harry and I shared a beautiful and passionate kiss. Once we broke apart everyone was clapping for us. James, who had carried the rings, came stood by us. The three of us walked back down the aisle together a complete family. Finally all felt right with the world.