Once Katie was finished writing in her journal she put it away and went to sleep.
Then next morning when she woke up she had a smile on her face. She was laying there remembering all that had happened the night before. She was so happy. I can't wait to get back to school so I can tell Luna all about my night thought Katie. What a difference a couple of weeks make. When Luna left for Christmas holidays, I was miserable and now I don't think I have been happier. I hope Luna will be happy for me. I am sure she will be. As Katie was lying in bed thinking Sean made his way to her room and knocked quietly on her door.
Come in called out Katie. Sean opened the door and went in to the room. Good morning sweetie he said. Good morning Sean said Katie smiling. Did you have a good time last night asked Sean? I had a wonderful time said Katie. I was just thinking about all that happened last night. I even wrote in my journal about last night so that I can always remember our first date. I am glad you had fun last night said Sean.
We should go downstairs for breakfast soon said Sean sitting on the side of the bed. Not before I get a hug said Katie wrapping her arms around Sean's neck. Alright said Sean wrapping his arms around Katie and hugging her. This is the best way to wake up in the morning thought Katie.
A few minutes later, they both left Katie's room and made their way down for breakfast. There they met up with Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, good morning you two how did you sleep she asked? I slept well said Katie. Good because you will be up late tonight again. I know said Katie; I plan on taking a nap if possible. I don't want to fall asleep in the middle of the party like I did the last time. Katie you were seven years old the last time you were here for New Years said Sean. I know I just want to enjoy the evening she said. You will said Sean smiling.
So what will you two be doing today asked Mrs. Sullivan? I am not sure said Sean. Well we could do some studying and maybe go for a walk. Sounds good said Sean. Unless you need some help asked Katie? No everything is under control said Mrs. Sullivan. I should be going said Mr. Sullivan, have to get to work. I will see you later this afternoon he said to his wife giving her a kiss. Ohhhh get a room said Katie laughing.
You should not talk said Mrs. Sullivan; I saw the two of you last night. I have no idea what you are talking about said Katie. Do you really think I would let a boy kiss me on our first date she asked innocently? Of course not said Mrs. Sullivan smiling. You would never even think of kissing Sean would you she said. No, I would never kiss Sean. I don't think I will kiss Sean until I am at least forty years old. You mean you will kiss me when you are forty said Sean! I always thought that I would have to wait until you were sixty he said laughing. I couldn't make you wait that long laughed Katie. You two are just silly said Mrs. Sullivan.
Sean and Katie spent the day reading and studying. In the afternoon, they had their showers and Katie decided that she should probably have a little nap just to be sure she was not too tired during the party. Prior to going for her nap Mrs. Sullivan put her hair up in pin curls. Katie went into her room after she had her hair done and found Sean sitting there.
What are you doing here she asked? I was waiting for you he said. Waiting for me why? Well I was thinking about the last time you were here for New Years. I was remembering how sad you were then. I wasn't sad because of you she said. Oh, I know that said Sean. However, what I did remember was that you were sad because you wanted to go with me back to Hogwarts because you felt that if you with me you would be happy. Unfortunately that wasn't the case was it said Sean. When you were at Hogwarts with me, you weren't happy. You weren't happy because of me. What I wanted to tell you was that I promise that things will be different.
This is my new year's resolution. I am going to be the ... Sean paused at this point. I am going to be the man that you deserve. I am going to be the best friend that you want and that you deserve. In addition, if you let me I will be the boyfriend that you always dreamed me to be. When Katie heard all of this, she started to cry. Oh, Katie please don't cry said Sean. You know what your tears do to me. Sean I am so touched by what you have said. I know that things will be different; I also know that things will not be easy but we will make it work because we have one thing in abundance. What is that asked Sean? We have love. We love each other, so as long as we remember to love each other we should be fine.
I am going to have a nap now so if you want you can join me said Katie. No, I don't think so but I will sit with you until you fall asleep if you want. I would love that said Katie. How about I rub your back said Sean. If I remember correctly you love to have your back rubbed. Yes, you do remember correctly said Katie. She took off her robe and got into the bed. Sean sat on the side of the bed and started to rub her back. There have been a lot of memories here in this bed said Sean. Oh that doesn't sound good does it he said laughing. No, it doesn't but I know what you mean said Katie.
There have been many hugs and kisses in this bed over the years said Sean. Yes, remember your mom catching us kissing. I thought she was going to send me home that night said Katie. No if anyone was going to be in trouble then it was going to be me said Sean. Yes you took the blame for that didn't you said Katie. Well not really all I did was explain why I was kissing you in the first place, I think mom was so shocked that she really didn't know what to do. What do you mean asked Katie? Well it was that night that she found out that her little boy was in love. What exclaimed Katie!! Yes it was that night that I told my mom that I loved you. You loved me then said Katie? Yes sweetie I did. Why else would I be kissing you he asked? I thought that you wanted to practice with me so that when you found a girl you really wanted to kiss who was your age you would then know how to kiss. I also thought that it was just fun.
No that was not the reason I was kissing you. I hate to admit this but I had kissed you before the time I asked you if I could kiss you. When asked Katie? The afternoon you arrived. You were laying here sleeping and I was here with you. You looked so sweet, like a little angel. I was looking at you and all I wanted to do was kiss you. It was then that I figured out that I loved you.
I had missed you so much when I got to school that year. I would wake up on Saturdays and the first thing I would think was that you were coming to see me. Then I would open my eyes and remember that you couldn't. I would remember how sad you were before I left for school.
There I was looking at you sleeping and I couldn't help myself I leaned over and kissed you. Just a little soft kiss but I was hooked. You had and still have the softest lips. All I wanted to do was lay there and kiss you. You can imagine here I was an eleven year old boy who wants to kiss a seven year old little girl all the time. I found that if I touched your cheek you would turn your head towards me so I would do that and then kiss you. So you were stealing kisses where you asked Katie? Yes I guess I was said Sean. Well that is ok said Katie. I stole some kisses to that year. I would wake up, find you holding me so I would lean up, and kiss you too.
What I remember was my insistence that I was going to have a baby after you had kissed me said Katie laughing. Don't you remember me crying and telling you that I was going to get a baby and how I was going to tip over? Yes said Sean laughing. I tried not to laugh at you but it really was funny. I knew that you couldn't get pregnant by kissing but you were so insistent that someone had told you that if you kissed a boy you would get a baby. Well I was only seven in my own defence. Yes, you were and you were so cute.
It was then that you told me that if I got a baby you would marry me said Katie. It then hit her. You won Emily Ann for me on purpose didn't you said Katie. You won her so that I would have a baby and then ... oh Sean you are the sweetest person I know she said hugging him. You gave me Emily Ann so that I could then say that we would get married. You even played wedding with me that week. You gave me my imaginary wedding. Do you know that you were the only boy who would play with me? My brother would always tell me to go away and not bother him. But you played wedding with me. It was fun said Sean. You were so happy so what was the harm. I think at the time I would have played any of your games. So you would have had a tea party with me she asked. A tea party he asked? Sean thought about it for a moment. Yes, I think I would have had a tea party with you if you wanted. You know something said Katie. What asked Sean? You would have made a wonderful big brother. Do you think so asked Sean? Yes, you would have played all her games and spent lots of time with her. She would have been a very lucky girl said Katie.
You know if we had not had the losses that we had we may not have been best friends said Katie. Sean looked confused. Well if you had had a little sister, would you have wanted another little girl hanging around? Would she have liked having me around taking away your attention? If Michael had lived, would I have needed someone to pay attention to me and love me like you did? The more I think about it the more I believe that some greater force brought us together. It seems that somehow Michael knew that I was going to need someone like you in my life so he made sure we met and connected. See even then I was kissing you. Sean just laughed.
You should probably get to sleep if you are going to get any rest said Sean. You're right said Katie. So she turned over and Sean started to rub her back again. Soon she was sound asleep. You have no idea how much I have always loved you my sweet little Belle.
A couple of hours later Katie woke up to Sean rubbing her back. Have you been here all this time she asked? No Katie I just came in to wake you. It is time to get up. Alright said Katie getting out of bed. That was a really nice sleep she said. I had wonderful dreams. You did questioned Sean? Yes, I was dreaming about our wedding she said. Our wedding asked Sean? Yes, it was a wonderful day. Well you are going to have to tell me about it sometime said Sean. Mom wants to see you in her room said Sean. Alright said Katie running off to Mrs. Sullivan's room.
Just as the night before Mrs. Sullivan and Twinkle did her hair. They didn't make it as fancy as the day before but it was still very pretty. Afterwards they all went downstairs and had some dinner. After dinner, they all went to their respective rooms to get dressed for the party.
Katie decided to wear the red blouse and navy skirt. When she arrived at the door of Mrs. Sullivan's bedroom both Mrs. Sullivan and Sean met her. What are you doing here she asked Sean? Well I wanted to see my women getting ready for the party. Your women asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes, you two are my women, the women that I love. Slick move said Mr. Sullivan coming into the room.
Once they were all dressed and coiffed they made their way downstairs to wait for their guests.
Well here we go again said Katie. Do we look the same as the last time you had the New Year's party she asked? Well we do said Mr. Sullivan but I would have to say that the two of you have changed quite a bit. The last time we had our party Sean had just started at Hogwarts and you were just a little girl. Here you are; Sean is graduating in six months and you have grown into a beautiful young woman. I am so proud of both of you. Katie hugged Mr. Sullivan. Thank you dad she said. For what he asked? For saying I am beautiful, there have been days that I have not felt beautiful. Well I hope you never feel that way again said Mr. Sullivan because you are a very beautiful young woman. Katie just smiled up at him.
A few minutes later, someone was knocking on the door. Well here we go said Mr. Sullivan as he waited for the first guest to be welcomed into the house by twinkle. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Sean and Katie greeted the guests. Most of the guests Katie remembered from the last New Year's party. There was one man who came in that Katie defiantly remembered. He was the man who had called her father a mud blood to her face.
Katie was recognised by some of the guests who commented on how much she had grown and on how pretty she was. Some of the guests knew her parents as they or their spouses worked with them. The party was going along well and Katie wondered into the kitchen to see if she could help twinkle. Twinkle was not wanting help but as it was Katie she did allow her to help. Katie took a tray of salmon puffs out and started to walk around offering them to the guests.
As she walked around most of the people thought she was so polite and very sweet. Katie came towards the man who had insulted her father years ago. He looked at her as she offered him a puff. You look a lot like the little girl who was visiting here the last time I was here he said. Well that would be because I am that little girl responded Katie. Oh, so you are the daughter of that mud blood, I had heard that your family had moved back to Britain. Yes, my parents and I did move back to Britain a couple of years ago so that I could attend Hogwarts said Katie as she walked away. When she did walk away from the very rude man, she went directly to Mr. Sullivan. What is wrong he asked, as Katie looked upset? That man over there she pointed towards the offensive man. He is the one who last time called my daddy a mud blood well he did it again. Oh, I am sorry said Mr. Sullivan I will take care of it. He went over to the man and politely asked him to leave his home if he is going to insult his family. He then handed him his coat and pushed him out of the door.
Sean noticed that Katie was upset and when she had finished talking to his dad, he came over to see what the problem was. Katie explained about what had happened and how his dad had kicked the man out of the house. Oh, Katie I am so sorry said Sean. Let's go for a walk. Alright said Katie. I will just tell mom where we are going and will be right back said Sean. He walked off to talk to his mother.
While Katie was waiting for Sean, Mr. Sullivan came up to her and asked how she was doing. I guess I am fine said Katie. I am again so sorry about what happened. I had hoped he had learned his lesson from the incident before. I know said Katie. So where is Sean he asked? He has gone to talk to mom said Katie. He and I are going for a walk. That sounds like a wonderful idea said Mr. Sullivan. However, don't be gone too long; you don't want to miss midnight. We won't said Katie smiling.
Sean returned a moment later. Well let's go he said. They went to get their coats and were off on their walk. Your dad is so upset about what happened said Katie as they walked along the street. I know he told me. I don't blame him said Katie. It is not his fault that there are men like that. He is very protective of you said Sean. You are his daughter so it would be the same as if that man had said that to his daughter. But he wouldn't have said Katie. He wouldn't have said that because if I was really his daughter I wouldn't be the daughter of a mud blood would I said Katie becoming very upset. Why are people so prejudice. Because they are afraid. It is not your fault that he is ignorant.
They walked for a few minutes not really saying anything just holding hands. Then Katie spoke. I wish people would not be so judgemental of others. Some judge you by who your parents are or in my case who my grandparents are. Others judge people just because of how old they are. What do you mean asked Sean? Well we can't be open about how we feel about each other because others will judge us. They will judge that we shouldn't be together because you are older than me or because I am younger than you. It really is no ones business. You're right said Sean. It is no ones business but as we both know it some how becomes everyone's business. It just doesn't seem right. Even the headmaster was judging us. How is it his business if we kiss? That is our business if we want to kiss we are not hurting anyone and it is not as if we were in the middle of the great hall we were sitting alone on a bench outside with no one around kissing. We weren't doing anything wrong. It is not as if we were naked or something. I think he was trying to protect you said Sean. Protect me from what? He is judging you saying that you shouldn't be kissing me. If I didn't want you to kiss me I would let you know. He would have seen that I was sitting on your lap. I could have easily gotten up and left if I didn't like what you were doing. I know sweetie but he is responsible for all of us so he has to make some judgements. I know it just upsets me.
As they finished their conversation they had arrived at the park that they always played at. Well I guess we must have wanted to come here said Sean. It is our place said Katie. They walked towards the swings only to find that they had been taken down. I wonder when they did that asked Sean. I have never known them to be taken down. Oh well said Katie I guess no swinging tonight. Why don't we just sit down here and talk some more said Sean. Alright said Katie looking at the bench. Oh I guess it is a little wet isn't it said Sean. He took his wand out of his pocket and dried the bench. Katie looked at him for a second. I keep forgetting that you can do magic now away from school. Yes now that I am seventeen I can do magic but I really should be careful. We can't let anyone see me doing magic here. I know said Katie.
They sat down and Sean pulled Katie in for a hug. Why don't you tell me about that dream you had this afternoon. It sounded very interesting. What dream asked Katie? The one about our wedding. I don't remember much about it but I can tell you what I imagine our wedding would be like. Would you like that? Yes I would said Sean pulling Katie in to lean against him. He wrapped his arms around her and she started to tell her dream wedding
Well it is going to be a beautiful summer day. Not too hot but not cold. The sun will be shining and the birds singing. My bridesmaids and my family will be at mommy and daddy's house and you and your attendants will be at the apartment or where ever it is that you will be living. Oh first I should tell you what the church will look like shouldn't I. The church questioned Katie? Yes the church said Katie. But Katie wizards and witches don't get married in churches. Well this witch is going to get married in a church. I have always dreamed about getting married in a beautiful church.
Anyway I will have a nice breakfast with my bridesmaids and then we will get dressed and do our makeup. The photographer will come and take some pictures. When it is time to go to the church two cars will pick us up and one will come to where you are living and pick up all of the guys. Sean wanted to question Katie on some of this but felt it was best to just let her tell her story.
Why two cars asked Sean? Well one is for my bridesmaids and any family that will be at the house and the other will be for daddy and I. It will be an old fashion big car. The car that will take everyone else will be a limousine. The car that will pick you up will also be a limousine. When we all get there you and your boys will be with the minister waiting for the service to begin. You think the minister of magic is going to do the service. No said Katie. My minister from my church will do the service. We will be married by a muggle minister asked Sean? Well yes of course who else would marry us asked Katie? A druid minister. No I don't think the church would allow a druid to officiate in the church.
When we are ready you and your attendants will be standing at the front of the church looking so handsome in your tuxedos. Tuxedoes what are they he asked? They are like a very fancy suit. But Katie wouldn't we be wearing dress robes asked Sean? No you will be in tuxedos. Why asked Sean? Because dress robes are well they look a lot like what the minister would be wearing and anyway you would look better in a tuxedo. Sean frowned. I am not saying you don't look good in dress robes I am sure you do but trust me men look so good in tuxedos. You can take an average looking guy ... lets say oh for example Ron Weasley and make him look like oh I don't know... I know Prince William. Now there is a boy who would look amazing in a tuxedo. Don't look at me like that he is my age and sooo cute.
Anyway so if a tuxedo could make Ron look like Prince William can you just imagine what it would make you look like?? I may just faint when I see you you will be so hot. Sean just smiled at that.
The music will start and the first bridesmaid will go down the aisle she and all the others will have white roses as bouquets. Anyway after that the next one until all that is left if the maid or matron of honour. Then the flower girl and ring bearer will go down the aisle. They will be so cute. After them will be the maid of honour who will probably be Luna. She will go down the aisle. Once she has reached the front of the church the doors will close. Then the wedding march will start to play and the doors will open revealing me and daddy standing there.
I will come down the aisle towards you and daddy will have to hold me back. Why asked Sean? Because I will want to run to you and kiss you. I will have as a bouquet pink roses and baby's breath. It will look so beautiful. When I reach you my daddy will place my hand in yours and then we will get married.
After we are married the minister will turn us around and introduce us. He will say "I would like to introduce to you for the very first time. Mr. and Mrs. Sean Sullivan." Then we will kiss and make our way up the aisle. Half way up the aisle we will stop and kiss again. After that after we leave the chapel we go and sign all the documents that need signing. Once that is over we head out of the church to find everyone blowing bubbles. Bubbles asked Sean? Well yes if they threw confetti then it would make a mess and if they threw rice it could kill any of the birds who eat the rice so they will blow bubbles. Anyway it will be fun for everyone.
Then we get into the big car and find that there is a bottle of champagne waiting for us. We toast our marriage on the way to a pretty park near by for pictures. We have pictures taken of our wedding party or parents and our families. We have pictures of just us.
After that we head off to the reception. At the reception we will have a receiving line where we will greet all of our guests and thank them for coming. After that we will again be introduced as we enter the hall and sit at the head table. We will eat and there will be speeches. Who will be speaking asked Sean? The best man and maid of honour, my daddy and yours and possibly you and me.
We will have our first dance. After that you will dance with your mom and I will dance with my daddy. Then I will dance with your dad and you will dance with my mommy. Once that is over we will dance just the two of us the rest of the night. What if one of the beautiful bridesmaids wants to dance with me? Not going to happen, you will be mine remember said Katie laughing.
When it is coming close to the end of the night we will cut the cake and serve our guests. After that I will throw my bouquet and you will throw the garter. Garter what garter he asked? The garter I will have on my leg said Katie. You will have to reach under my dress and get it off my leg. Reach under your dress??? Yes. Where on your leg will this garter be he asked expectantly? Probably on my thigh. Your thigh how am I supposed to reach your thigh? I guess you may have to climb under my dress and reach up. Sean turned three shades of red at this thought. You take the garter off my leg and toss it over your shoulder. The guy who catches it will be the first to marry and the girl who catches the bouquet will be the first girl to marry well according to tradition.
After all of that we go around and say good bye to all of our friends and family and off we go on our honeymoon. Or if we are not leaving until the next day we would go off to the honeymoon suite where well we would start our honeymoon.
So what do you think asked Katie? Does our wedding sound like something you would like she asked? It sounds wonderful said Sean. So when will all of this happen he asked? Katie thought about it for a moment. I was thinking the first or second Saturday in July of 2001. So I should clear my schedule for the month of July in 2001 he asked? Yes I think you should said Katie smiling. Alright consider it done said Sean.
So from what you said we will be getting married in London said Sean. Well yes I guess so unless you want to get married here? It is just that my church is in London and you will be living there then so I just assumed that that is where we would be getting married. You are right it does make sense to get married there said Sean.
What I have told you is not how you imagined our wedding is it said Katie. Well no but it is your wedding so we will have the wedding you want said Sean. What did you imagine our wedding would be like she asked?
I imagined it taking place in the back yard of either my parents or your parent's house. If not there in a beautiful field. We would have a tent or a gazebo. Afterwards the tent or gazebo would be changed into an area for dinner and dancing. I do understand that what you see for our wedding is the way you were brought up. Have you ever been to a wizard wedding he asked? No I haven't said Katie. The only weddings I have been to were for my daddy's relatives. We could have a wedding like you described if you want said Katie. It sounds beautiful too. No Katie this is your wedding and we will have the wedding of your dreams. No this will be your wedding too said Katie. I know but you have been dreaming about your wedding for how many years?? He looked at Katie expectantly. How long have you dreamed about your wedding he asked? Since you were a little girl? Yes I guess since I first went to a wedding about four or five years old said Katie. There you go. We will have what ever you want for our wedding just tell me when to show up and I will be there. Don't you want to be involved asked Katie? I will be involved as much as you want he said.
He then looked at his watch. Oh Katie we need to get back. We have been gone for almost two hours. It will soon be midnight. Oh we had better be hurrying then said Katie. They took each other's hand and headed back to Sean's house.
A/N So what did you think? I know a little fluffy but well it had to said. Please read and review.