A/N: This is the last chapter. The epilogue. It's finally finished. This is going to be short because it's Fred and Lilia's wedding. Oops, I spilt the beans, *shrugs* oh well. I felt that this chapter is the best way to tie this story up, for now, instead of the aftermath of what happened. It's easy enough to add another chapter, so, if after reading this you want me to add another about the aftermath of what happened at the Ministry, than I can, but I feel this is the best way to go. So now, without further ado, I give the last chapter of Heir to Apophis Slytherin.
About a year later
Lilia woke up feeling refreshed and satisfied. It was still early, the day cool, and Lilia couldn't help but squeal in excitement. Ginny had allowed her to use her bed last night because Lilia needed to be rested for the day. The day of her wedding. Lilia squealed again, this time waking up Hermione and Ginny.
"Wha," Ginny asked, shooting out of the cot, her face still blurry with sleep, "What's going on? What's happening?"
"I'm getting married today," Lilia said, excitement in her voice. Ginny finally registered what was happening and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and combed a hand through her hair.
"Lils," Ginny began, and she stood up completely. Lilia noticed how the young girl had filled out nicely in the past year or so, and she also noticed she had been getting from one Harry Potter, "I love you, but it's too early in the morning." Lilia laughed as they heard footsteps coming towards the room. Lilia already knew who it was.
"Time to wa- Oh," Mrs. Weasley said, surprise on her face when she saw the girls were already up, "Good, you are already up. Come on down for breakfast, and then you can start getting ready." It was silent when Mrs. Weasley left and the girls just stared at each other. Lilia stood up and stretched.
"See, I just saved you the trouble of hearing her yell. I did you a favor," Lilia said smugly, and Ginny shook her head. Lilia stuck her tongue out at her as she sauntered out of the room to go to the bathroom, and walked right into Fred.
"Oh, sorry love," he said, smiling at her with his lopsided grin, "You look beautiful today."
"Oh, trying to butter me up are you? So that you can go to the bathroom first," Lilia asked, a hand on her hip with a single eyebrow cocked up, and a smirk on her face.
"No," he leaned down close, pushing her up against the wall, hands on either said of her head, trapping her in, "I'm buttering you up for other things later tonight."
"Is that so," she said huskily as she allowed her lips to barely touch his, "sounds like fun."
"Mmm," he grumbled out, and Lilia could feel the rumble in his chest, "Oh, it most certainly is." They began to kiss, and Lilia wrapped her arms around her neck, bringing his body closer to hers. Their breathing became labored as time moved on, and it was about to get very heated when they were interrupted.
"Oh come on," Ron groaned out, and Lilia and Fred looked to the stair that held the muscular, tall, and younger Weasley, "Can't you two save that for later? And you better separate quickly before mum catches you or it won't be pretty." Lilia sighed as she gently pushed Fred away from her. She scooted away from him as he turned around to face Ron. Lilia bit her lip as she pinched his butt, which caused him to jump. She began to run to the bathroom before he could catch her, laughing the whole way.
After she was done in the bathroom she found only the girls and Mad-Eye in the kitchen, the girls were sitting at the table, getting ready to eat, and Mad-Eye was just standing there, his magical eye whirling around in the socket. Lilia looked around confused as she sat down in the chair, which Ginny caught.
"Mum put all of the guys outside to eat while dad and Remus set up everything," Ginny told her, and Lilia pouted a little.
"Oh, I wanted to see Draco," Lilia said, then stopped and straightened her back when she realized she sounded like she was whining. She began to pile all of Mrs. Weasley's delicious food on her plate. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh maple syrup, freshly squeezed orange juice. Lilia's stomach growled at the sight of it, and she could almost feel the drool sliding out of her mouth. She took a bite into the pancake and moaned in pleasure, "Gosh, your mom knows how to throw down!" She noticed the confused look on Ginny's and Hermione's faces and explained, "She knows how to cook really well." After their nods of understanding Lilia continued to eat her breakfast. While she was piling some potatoes on her plate she suddenly had two hands covering her eyes.
"Don't eat too much, or else you won't be able to get into your dress," a smooth voice whispered, and Lilia pulled the hands down to see Draco, a huge grin on his face. Lilia laughed and she swatted his arm as he gave her a quick peck on the cheek. He laughed as well before he walked over to be by Hermione, giving her a quick kiss on the lips.
"You calling me fat Malfoy," Lilia asked, a single eyebrow lifted in mock question. Draco shook his head vigorously.
"No, of course not. I would never call you fat," Draco said as he stood behind Hermione, and Lilia knew he was using her as a shield, "I would just call you, plump."
"Plump," Lilia asked, a slight edge to her voice. Draco's smile grew as he shrugged.
"Yea," he replied, a death grip on Hermione to keep her in place. Lilia grabbed a roll, smiled, and saw Hermione's eyes widen when she realized what Lilia was going to do. Lilia then placed some strawberry preserves on it, a grin on her face as she did, and then she threw it, right at Draco's face. Which missed when Draco ducked, and hit Mad-Eye squarely on the nose. Lilia put her hands on her face in shock.
"Merlin Mad-Eye, I am so sorry," she said as he grabbed the roll, then grabbed a napkin to wipe off the preserves.
"Quite an aim you got there Duvane," he said gruffly as he tossed the napkin on the table, "Stop snickering Malfoy," he roared, and Malfoy's face fell. Mad-Eye turned back to Lilia, "Next time you want to find your target, use the element of surprise."
"I'll be sure to do that," Lilia said, and Mad-Eye grunted as he left the room. Lilia walked over to Draco and started hitting him, "Look at what you did!" He was yelping in pain as he tried to get away.
"I wasn't the one that threw the roll Lil," he said through fits of laughter and yelps of pain as Hermione and Ginny watched them, laughing the entire time. The process continued until Mrs. Weasley walked in, finding Lilia on top of Draco, tickling him.
"What is going on in here," she asked loudly, and all movement stopped. Lilia, Draco, Hermione, and Ginny all stared at the matriarch, as she looked at them through narrowed eyes. Lilia could see the corner of her lips twitch that she hoped would have turned into a smile, and not a grimace. It was silent for what seemed like forever as Lilia eased herself off of Draco and stood up, trying not to make any sudden movements. Draco stayed where he was, knowing that it would be the best idea for self-preservation.
"Well, since you seem to be finished with breakfast, it's time to start getting ready. Draco, can you be a dear and make sure that everything is ready outside. And that the boys have started to get ready as well," she asked in her sweet voice. Draco stood up and nodded.
"Sure Mrs. Weasley. I'll just go do that right now," Draco began to walk away, and when he got to the door he ran, and all of the females stared after him. Lilia fought the urge to laugh at the way Draco exited, and followed Mrs. Weasley out of the kitchen to the living room, where her dress was hanging in midair. The living was empty of the couches and side tables. There was a vanity in front of the fireplace, a small chair in front of it. Lilia tried not to gasp when she saw the emptied living room. It wasn't like this when she first came down, and she felt the beginnings of tears prickle her eyes.
"Come and sit down dear," Mrs. Weasley said gently and Lilia nodded as she sat down in the small wooden chair. She stared at her reflection in the vanity mirror and smiled as Mrs. Weasley began to work on her hair. Because her hair is so straight and easy to manage, it only took Mrs. Weasley fifteen minutes to curl it and place it in the half up/half down hairstyle that they had decided. There was a part on the left side, and Mrs. Weasley placed a comb of pearls to hold it back. Next Mrs. Weasley did her make-up, keeping it light and natural with gold eye shadow that brought out the green of Lilia's eyes. Finishing the make-up with bright red lipstick, she directed Lilia out of the chair.
Lilia stood up reluctantly, wanting to continue to look at her reflection. Once she did she gave Mrs. Weasley a tight hug, "Thank you so much," her voice choked with emotion, "For everything."
"You are an amazing girl Lilia," Mrs. Weasley said, hugging her back, then pulled away to look at her, "Fred loves you very much, and you love him. I would have preferred if you had waited until you had left Hogwarts, but I know that I wouldn't have been able to stop you. And I would much rather have the wedding here, then you two going off to elope." They both smiled, and Mrs. Weasley wiped some tears away, "Ok, come on, let's get this dress on, and then I can do Ginny's and Hermione's hair and make-up." Lilia nodded as she stripped down to her underwear and bra. She felt a little bit self-conscious standing there, practically naked in front of her soon-to-be husband's mother. But quickly got over it when Mrs. Weasley acted like she had seen it all before, which, with seven children, she had.
Lilia put on her garter, then stepped over to where Mrs. Weasley and the other two girls were holding the dress. Lilia gently stepped inside, shivering a tiny bit as the cool material hit her body. Mrs. Weasley stepped behind her as Lilia held the top part up so that she could button it. Once Mrs. Weasley was done buttoning it Lilia could feel the weight of the material on her body, and she had a huge grin because of it. Once Lilia had the shoes on the Mrs. Weasley set out to do the Ginny and Hermione. Because Hermione's hair is so wild, it had been almost two hours when they were all done, and Mrs. Weasley had to hurry to get ready herself. Lilia could hear people starting to come and her heart began to race.
"Are you nervous," Hermione asked beside her, looking beautiful in the emerald green bridesmaid dress. It had a sweetheart neckline with ruching at the top. There was a gold band around the waist, cinching it in perfectly to show off Hermione's curves. She had gold jewelry and gold shoes on that highlighted her brown hair and eyes.
"Yes," Lilia replied, then took a deep breath, "But I'm not nervous to marry him. That feels right. I'm nervous to marry him in front of all those people," Lilia admitted, and gasped when she saw Ginny. The green set of her red hair wonderfully, and the gold didn't seem to clash with her blue eyes at all. "Ginny, you look gorgeous. Harry is going to slobber all over the floor when he sees you," Lilia gushed.
"If Harry drools then Fred is going to faint. As is Draco when he sees you Hermione," Ginny said, and Mrs. Weasley came down at that moment, her navy blue dress making her hair look like fire.
"Ok dears, let's go outside, we have less than ten minutes before the wedding starts," Mrs. Weasley said and the three girls followed her out the back door. Lilia kept her back straight as she walked out, feeling very confident all of a sudden. They walked out to the garden, which held a huge white tent. Where they were to enter was covered by the material of the tent. Draco was already standing there in his tux. The black material making his hair look like snow. He grinned at Lilia as he handed them their bouquets, and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"You look beautiful," he told her, and she grinned at him. Mrs. Weasley was gone by then, and the music began. It was soft and Ginny walked in first. Lilia grabbed Draco's arm and clutched it tight as Hermione walked in next. Lilia took three deep breaths as she stepped forward a little. She looked at Draco.
"Are you ready," she asked him and he nodded then placed his head to the side in questioning.
"Are you," he retorted and she grinned at him. The material from the tent was pulled back fully, and the guests stood up. They gasped when they saw her. Her dress was a full ball gown with layers of lace and a piece of satin that went from her left hip across the front and met at the back. There was gold embroidery on it that gently gleamed in the light. The top was also satin and had gold swirls on it, also shining in the sun. She had small pearl earrings and nothing else. As Draco continued to walk her down the aisle she saw Fred and George.
They both were wearing black pants, a gold vest, and an emerald green over coat with gold bow ties. Fred was grinning at her, and she was grinning back as tears rolled down her eyes. Soon she was at the altar, and the man that was officiating the ceremony was smiling gently at them.
"Today," he began, "we are here to celebrate the union of these two young people, Lilia and Fred. They both have written their own vows. Fred," the little man gestured to Fred.
"You are so beautiful," Fred sighed out, causing everyone to laugh. He grabbed her hand and kissed it, and Lilia could hear Mrs. Weasley sniffle. Fred continued, "I realized long ago, that I don't deserve you. You are so smart, and kind, and stubborn. And I don't deserve you. But when I thought I would lose you," a tear fell down, and Lilia wiped it away with the pad of her thumb, "I couldn't let you go. I may not deserve you, but I have you. And I'm going to keep you safe, and show my love to you every day until I die. Which hopefully won't be for a very, very, very, very long time." This caused the room to chuckle again, but they went silent went Dumbledore gestured to Lilia.
"Lilia," the slight man said gently, and Lilia swallowed as she gave Fred a watery smile.
"You know, you are the reason why I was put into Gryffindor," she said, and the room gasped, knowing about her double-house situation, "The Sorting Hat saw you in my mind, and decided to put me in both houses. And when I was sick, all I could think about was you. And maybe our relationship was rushed. But I knew that I loved you. I wouldn't trade what had happened for anything, because you are my other half. You complete me in more ways than I can imagine. And I couldn't imagine this world without you. I want to grow old with you, have tons of children with you. Maybe not seven," the room laughed, "But I want that with you. And I couldn't imagine it with any other person."
"Now," the officiator said loudly, breaking the spell of the couple, "Will you, Fred Weasley, take Lilia Duvane as your wedded wife? To bind your magic to her, and promise to love her and protect her, till death do you part." Fred grabbed the ring that George was holding out to him. He slid it onto Lilia's finger.
"I will," Fred said as he grinned down at her, wiping away some of her tears. Lilia smiled back.
"Will you, Lilia Duvane, take Fred Weasley as your wedded husband? To bind your magic to him, and promise to love him and protect him till death do you part," Lilia nodded as she grabbed the ring from Hermione and slid it on his finger.
"I will," this time she had a full grin as well. The officiator nodded as he brought his wand out.
"Please put your wands together," he said, and the couple did as was told and pulled their wands out, connecting their tips. He began to say some words, but Lilia wasn't sure as she stared into Fred's crystal blue eyes. They stood there, and just stared at each other, all of their love being shown in their eyes. Soon the officiator said, "You may now kiss the bride," and Lilia grabbed Fred's face and pulled it down to touch their lips. At first it was gentle, but as Fred wrapped his arms around her waist it became more heated, and soon there was whoops and cat-calls in the tent. Lilia tore away from Fred, and had a meek look on her face as Fred grinned.
"Good thing your lipstick is charmed to stay on," he whispered to her and she laughed as she gave him another kiss. Suddenly all of the chairs were gone, and the band began playing music as tables and food appeared. Fred and Lilia stepped from the altar and onto the make-shift dance floor. It was slow, and Lilia felt peaceful as she danced with her husband. She felt his cheek on top of her head as she rested hers over his heart.
"You deserve me Fred," she whispered, and she heard him sigh.
"I don't. But I'm keeping you either way," he said, and she chuckled lightly. She pulled away, and looked at him and placed her hands on his face.
"You deserve me," she said, and kissed him lightly before the next dance started. It was the father-daughter dance, but Lilia's father wasn't there, so Draco offered to fill the space. Fred spun Lilia to the young Malfoy, a huge smile on his face. The song picked up a little, and Lilia smiled at her best friend.
"You look beautiful tonight Lil," Draco said to her, "Practically glowing."
"Unlike you, who still looks pasty," she joked and Draco arched an eyebrow as he laughed.
"Oh. She has jokes," he said, and Lilia laughed at the American saying coming off of his English accented lips.
"I always have jokes. Got to stay on my toes with my husband and brother-in-law being such famous pranksters. Wow that sounded weird," Lilia said, and Draco laughed.
"What, saying that Fred Weasley is your husband," he stopped laughing as he pondered it, "You are right. It is a bit weird saying that. I never thought I would say Fred Weasley and Husband in the same sentence." Lilia laughed at that, and soon the song ended. Draco walked her to the main table as Fred and Mrs. Weasley danced. Lilia smiled as she watched them, and had a longing for her mother. Harry walked up to her side and sat down next to her.
"Hard isn't it," she asked, already knowing he was there, "Watching that and knowing that they aren't here to celebrate it with you."
"You can still have that Lilia," Harry said, and Lilia looked at him, "I can never have that."
"I doubt I'll ever see my parents again Harry. We left on not so happy terms," Lilia said, remembering the screaming, the objects flying, and the pain.
"Today is a happy day Lil," Harry said suddenly, pulling Lilia out from her memories, "I'm happy for you." He stood up to leave, but Lilia grabbed his arm.
"Don't let fear get in the way of love Harry," she said, and after he nodded she let him go and he walked away. After the dances were over everyone got comfortable in their chairs as Mrs. Weasley and Fred sat down. George stood up and bowed.
"As best man to this less than gorgeous man who I have to call my twin," George joked and the room lit up with laughter, "I am obliged to give a speech. So twin," George turned to Fred, a grin on his face, "Well done for catching such an amazing woman. Because we all know that I would be much better suited for her," more laughter erupted as he winked at Lilia, "To Lilia, the beautiful, lovely, strong, gorgeous, has a nice bu-
"Enough," Fred called, amusement on his face.
"Oh yes, sorry. Anyway, the beautiful Lilia, I can honestly say that you are a godsend to this man right here. You are everything to him, and if he ever treats you wrong in anyway, you come to me and we Weasley men will straighten him out." Lilia could tell he was serious even though he said it in a joking manner, and Fred could tell too. Lilia laughed though, and gave him a kiss on his cheek as he sat down. This time Draco stood up.
"I guess I would be considered the maid of honor wouldn't I," Draco asked the room, and the guests laughed. He turned to the newly married couple, "Lilia, you saved me, and saw good in me that I thought had been squashed out of me. You brought it out of me, and allowed me to know love," he glanced over at Hermione, and Lilia had tears in her eyes again, as did Draco while he continued, "You brought me back from the brink. And I am happy to call you my sister in every way. And I am so happy that you found a good man to love you." Lilia stood up and kissed him on the cheek as tears fell down both their faces. She wiped away his, and he wiped away hers, and they laughed as they went to go sit back down. Harry stood up, and the room went silent.
"I would like to say something," he said meekly and Lilia nodded, giving him the go-ahead, "You two show such devotion to each other, that I hope I will have one day," he briefly glanced at Ginny who blushed as he continued, "I'm glad to call both of you my friends, who have gotten me through some very hard times these past few years. I hope you live full and happy lives for many years to come." He lifted his glass, as did the other guests.
"To Fred and Lilia," Harry bellowed, and the words were repeated by the crowd. Once everyone else was done toasting they settled down and began to eat. Soon everyone was done with their meal the music started up again, and Lilia came face to face with tall, muscular, older, red-haired Weasley.
"Um, hello," Lilia said, confusion and amusement on her face as the man placed his hand out.
"May I have this dance, sister-in-law," he asked, his deep voice practically shaking the ground.
"I would be happy to oblige once I know which brother you are," she joked and he laughed.
"Oh yes, sorry about that, I am Charlie Weasley, at your service," he bowed deeply, causing Lilia to giggle as he dragged her out to the dance floor, "So, how is being married to my brother so far."
"So far very interesting, even though we haven't been married for very long," she joked, causing his deep, rumbling laugh to come through.
"Yes, indeed. You seem like a very strong girl. And I have heard some very interesting things about you," he said ominously, causing Lilia to stiffen.
"What sort of interesting things," she asked through her teeth, and Charlie looked at her.
"Like you being sorted into both Gryffindor and Slytherin, and that your ancestor is Apophis Slytherin, brother to Salazar Slytherin. And it makes me wonder if you are really right for my brother." Lilia looked up at him sharply.
"I don't see how that's any of your business, brother-in-law," she practically hissed, and Charlie chuckled, "What is so funny?"
"Myself. I over stepped my boundaries, and I'm sorry, but he is my younger brother, and family always watches out for family. Please forgive me," the large man said, and Lilia nodded her head, even though she still felt her anger just on the edge and Charlie smiled, "You are a Weasley now Lilia. You are family. And-"
"Family always watches out for family," Lilia finished for him, and Charlie smiled as he spun her into the arms of a red-haired rock star, Lilia smiled as she recognized the oldest Weasley brother, giving him a large hug, "Bill! You made it!"
"Of course," he said as he smiled back at her, "I wouldn't miss the wedding of one of my favorite people."
"Oh, so you only came for Fred then," Lilia joked, and Bill laughed loudly as they swept around the dance floor.
"The day I come for Fred and not his beautiful wife is the day I quite Gringgotts and go back to Hogwarts as a first year," Bill said, and Lilia giggled at the prospect of Bill being a first year.
"I'm glad we got that sorted then," she said, a grin on her face, "And can you please tell your brother that he deserves me? He doesn't believe me."
"It's because he doesn't," Bill said, his smile turned pondering instead of joyful, "While both of you are very bright, you are on a whole other level than him, and he knows that. You could easily choose someone who has money and who is a lot smarter than him, so Fred knows how lucky he is to have you. He was afraid you were going to be with Malfoy."
"That's ridiculous," Lilia claimed as she looked at Bill in shock, "Who would want to be with that ferret!" Lilia called and she heard Draco's voice say, 'I heard that!', then she turned back to Bill, "And besides, I would much rather have a fun, caring guy, then some rich, pompous man that would only be with me because of my looks."
"Indeed," Bill agreed, and then he spun her into the arms of George.
"I feel like I'm being tossed around like a sack of potatoes," Lilia said, and George gave out a sharp laugh.
"A beautiful sack of potatoes though," he said, and Lilia giggled as George continued, "Fred doesn't deserve you."
"Why does everyone keep saying that? Except for Charlie who thought that I didn't deserve Fred," Lilia said, then saw a flash of anger over his face and Lilia shook her head, "No George, it's fine. And don't tell Fred, he would throw a fit."
"As he should," George said, a dark look on his face, Lilia stared him down and he nodded finally, "Alright, alright, I won't tell Fred. But maybe Bill and I should have a talk with Charlie?"
"Please don't. I'm sure you would have had the same reaction if you were gone to Romania, then get a wedding invitation to you're younger brother's wedding, to a woman you didn't know, and heard of the fact that she's related to the most evilest man that has ever lived, and had been sorted into two houses. You know you would have been suspicious as well. And besides, he apologized, and I'm sure we'll be the greatest of friends as time moves on." George shook his head as he chuckled.
"For a Slytherin you are very optimistic," he told her and she laughed as well.
"For a Gryffindor you're very pessimistic. For a Weasley twin you're very pessimistic," she said, and George laughed as he spun her around, into the arms of Mr. Weasley, "So this is a man that has passed the ability to dance down to his sons." Mr. Weasley smiled.
"No, that, I can truly say, comes from their mother, and many long hours of home taught dance lessons. You look beautiful tonight Lilia."
"Why thank you Mr. Weasley. You are looking quite debonair yourself. I also know where the sons got the looks," Lilia winked, causing Mr. Weasley to laugh.
"You are very well suited for Fred Lil," he began thoughtfully, "You two are each other's rocks. And he loves you. I never thought I would see the day of that happening, because Fred is definitely more wild of the two, and I was worried that he would let his ambition get in the way of life."
"Ambition can be good," Lilia said, and he gave her a thoughtful smile.
"But too much ambition can be deadly. And I was thinking that after what had happened to George a couple of years ago would-
"What happened to George," Lilia asked, cutting him off. Mr. Weasley looked around, and Lilia arched an eyebrow at him, "What happened to George a couple of years ago Mr. Weasley?"
"He fell in love with a girl named Cassiopeia McKenna. I don't know all of the details, but after Harry came back with Cedric Diggory's body and said You-Know-Who was back, she left to Japan or China or something like that. He father believe Harry, and decided to protect his family and ran. He had no ties to You-Know-Who, being from America, but no one is safe now."
"Has George heard from her, ever," Lilia asked, thinking hard about the girl that broke his heart.
"No, they broke all ties when she left. But the Order has heard from her recently, she says she wants to help," Mr. Weasley stopped talking suddenly as they passed by Ron and Luna on the dance floor, when they were far away enough to not be overheard again he continued, "You can't say anything Lilia. She doesn't want him knowing. And I think it's best to not tell him."
"Does Fred know," that was the big question, and she sighed in relief when Mr. Weasley nodded yes.
"Fred has promised not to tell George. George will be very angry when he finds out," Mr. Weasley said to himself, and Lilia nodded.
"Yes he will, but I agree it's for the best. I enjoyed dancing with you Mr. Weasley," Lilia said as the song ended, and she realized how much her feet were hurting. Mr. Weasley smiled at her, it was kind and gentle, but it had a hint of mischief.
"The pleasure was mine. I must go find Molly. Have a wonderful evening," he told her and she nodded as they separated. She sat down and kicked off her heels, wishing she had done it earlier that night. She watched all of the other couples dancing. Mostly young people, amongst them Draco and Hermione, and Ron and Luna. She had a happy, but tired smile on her face, and she looked at clock they had put up in the tent, and realized it was close to midnight. Fred came to sit down next to her, and he lifted her onto his lap. He did it gracefully, even though her dress took up a lot of space.
"Hello love," he said brightly, "Having a good time?" Lilia nodded as she placed her head on his shoulder. She sighed and kissed his neck. She lifted her head and kissed him lightly on the lips. It soon became more heated, and hungry as their breaths mingled together. Lilia placed her hands inside his coat and ran her nails down his spine through his shirt. He groaned slightly and pulled away. They rested their foreheads against each other.
"Can we leave yet," Lilia asked breathlessly as she placed her hand on his side, "I want to be with you. Alone." Fred chuckled slightly as he himself tried to get his breathing under control.
"We can leave whenever you want to love. It's your day," he told her and she stood up suddenly, grabbing his hand and dragging him up with her. She walked over to George and told him that they wanted to leave soon. He nodded as he stood up on a chair, and cleared his throat.
"Excuse me ladies and gents! Our lovely couple want to leave soon, and so we are going to have everyone's favorite part of the night, the tossing of the bouquet and the garter. So, if all of our single ladies come out to the dance floor. Single as in if you aren't married. If you're engaged and have a boyfriend you have to come out here too," all of the younger women came out, and George noticed Hermione sitting on the edge, "You too Hermione love, don't be shy now." Hermione glared at him as she stepped out amongst the girls, her cheeks bright red. Lilia stood in front of them, her back to them. She smiled at all of the young Hogwarts girls, and got into a throwing stance. She noticed Hermione standing in the very back, away from the group. Lilia smiled to herself as she threw it over her head, and then quickly turned around to watch the bouquet fly right into Hermione's arms.
Lilia laughed as she watched Hermione's face go through a bunch of emotions, first shock, then fear, then content happiness. All of the girls smiled and laughed when they realized who had caught the bundle of flowers. As they walked off Lilia noticed Hermione give a look of fear and a shrug to Draco who had a grin on his face. Soon a chair magically appeared and Lilia sat in it.
"Now it's time for the garter. Will all of our single men come out here like the ladies did," George said and stepped down from where he was to get into the throng of young men. Lilia looked around and admitted they were all handsome in some way. Fred walked up to her, a wolf-like smile on his face as he moved his hands beneath her dress. Beginning from her foot, and up calf.
"No tickling Fred," she said firmly, and the smile became bigger and Lilia felt his hands lightly tickle her, causing her to shriek, "I mean it Fred, no tickling." But he didn't listen, and as he grabbed the garter he tickled both of her legs, causing her to shriek and giggle. Soon the torture was over with the garter in Fred's hand. He stood up and faced away from the guys. He launched it and Draco caught it easily in his hand. Lilia started laughing when she saw Hermione turn pink again. Mrs. Weasley insisted on taking pictures, and Draco tipped Hermione over as he kissed her.
Soon the excitement was over and Fred and Lilia made their rounds for their goodbyes. Mrs. Weasley gave them both bone-crunching hugs with tears in her eyes, and then took more pictures. By the time they were done it was almost one in the morning, and the crowd had thinned out a lot. The young couple had decided to fly to their honeymoon by broom, and it was sitting in the garden a bit a ways from the tent. Lilia and Fred got on the broom, Lilia in the front, sitting side-saddle, Fred's arms around her keeping her steady. He kicked up a little in the air as Lilia waved goodbye.
"Bye," she called down, "We'll be back in a week. Don't get into too much trouble without us."
"You two have fun," Mrs. Weasley called, "Stay safe. We love you!" Lilia and Fred repeated the sentiments, and soon they were high up in the sky, flying with the stars. Lilia sighed as she leaned back a little into Fred.
"We're finally married," she whispered and Fred kissed her head.
"Yes we are. I love you so much…Mrs. Weasley," he said, and a grin lifted Lilia's lips.
"I love you too Mr. Weasley. Ready to go and try make babies," she joked, and saw his face pale a little, "I'm just kidding Fred," she said and gave him a quick kiss on his jaw. She saw some of his color return, but not all of it, "Ready to go have some fun by the sea?"
A smile lifted his lips as well as he looked down at her with his crystal blue eyes, "I thought you would never ask." And they flew into the night, ready to make the week all they could, before danger could settle back into their lives.