Here it is, the last chapter. Thank you for reading and I really would love to know what you think. I won't ramble on right now, you have a wedding to go to. Enjoy!
Ginny found herself standing in the guest bedroom at Shell Cottage. This room had been transformed into a dressing room for the wedding. Everything was set up, the dress was hanging from the back of the door, make was laid out on the bathroom counter, and shoes were lined against the wall and inside stood the bride, maid of honor and two bridesmaids.
It was the big day. Today was the day Ginny Weasley would marry Draco Malfoy, the man of her dreams. It had come so fast. It seemed like only yesterday that he proposed, but in reality that was a few months ago. The time had flown, but it was already their wedding day.
All the decisions had been made in the last few months and in the last few days everything had been set up at Shell Cottage. She couldn't believe it, but the wedding was in an hour. She would be getting married in only an hour. When she was at school or work and hour seemed like ages, but now standing her on her wedding day an hour seems like only a few seconds.
Ginny wasn't having second thoughts and she never did, but it just seemed like everything was happening so quick. It seemed like they started dating only a few days ago, but it was really closer to a year and a half. They had come so far since that day and so much had happened and changed.
Ginny was lost in thought of how far they had really come. She remembered the day that Draco had asked her to dinner, she was shocked but excited. She had no clue what to expect that night especially because at that point Serena was still in the picture, but it had turned out amazing. They went back to Malfoy Manor and Draco kissed her for the first time. When she was overcome by so many feelings from one single kiss she ran out afraid of what that meant.
Draco plagued her mind from then on out and she found herself on his doorstep soaking wet and crying after fighting with her Mum. That was the night that everything started to change. Before she knew it she had practically moved in and then they went to a dinner again. This time they shared more than a kiss afterward, Ginny gave him everything and she didn't regret it and she never would.
The next thing she knew her family was trying to talk her out of it, but she ignored them. She thought they would be the only obstacle, but then out of nowhere came Lucius Malfoy. Everything changed again and Ginny moved into her own little apartment. Before she knew it everything that she had work so hard for seemed to come crashing down around her when she saw Serena with Draco.
Overrating like always Ginny then took off with Hermione and Luna to Hawaii. It was a great time and she would never forget any of it, but she knew she couldn't avoid her feelings forever. Coming home she found Draco and let him explain, they were back together again.
Everything was almost perfect and then her family and Harry stepped in the way. She tried to make them accept Draco and that didn't work. Harry's reaction caused her to be sent over the edge and the next few weeks she was like a living zombie.
Finally she came out of that daze and she found herself at her parents for her birthday. Luna assured her that everything would be alright and Luna had never been more right, but of course true happiness couldn't come without a few more road blocks.
Malfoy Enterprises came into play now and Draco was always gone. Ginny was lost without him and decided it was time to surprise him. Little did she know that things were about to almost fall apart again. Finding Draco with Krista sent Ginny away again, she overreacted only to find out nothing was going on between them.
Draco wasn't about to let this happen again and surprise Ginny with a trip to the beach. In the meadow with the wild horses, Draco proposed assuring that Ginny would never leave him again. After that time flew as they planned the wedding and moved on with their lives.
They had been through so much together and Ginny had never been happier. It was already her wedding day and she couldn't believe it. She couldn't wait to marry Draco Malfoy.
Ginny was brought out of her thoughts of her past year and a half when Hermione said, "Ginny, you should probably start getting ready."
Snapping out of her thoughts Ginny said, "Yeah, I guess I should."
"You okay?"
"Yeah, I'm great. I was just thinking about how quickly everything's gone," Ginny said as she headed toward the bathroom to start doing her hair and makeup. Hermione helped Ginny to pull her fiery red hair into a curled arrangement.
Next it was time to put on the wedding dress that she absolutely loved. It was an ivory gown with a wispy and flowing skirt with a long train and off the shoulder sleeves and a corset back. The bodice of the dress has an elegant golden design that tapers down the bodice and is continued into the skirt and repeated on the straps. It was a simple dress without much detailing, except for the gold design, but it was perfect for Ginny. It fit her perfectly and accentuated her slim hourglass form. Just like everything else, the dress was perfect.
When Ginny was finished dressing for her wedding she looked in the mirror and her breath got caught in her chest. She looked amazing. This day was already a dream come true.
"Now Ginny, you look fabulous," Hermione said staring at Ginny in her wedding dress.
"Thanks. It really is the perfect dress," Ginny smiled.
There was a knock on the door and Hermione answered it. Standing on the other side was Draco with his hand over his eyes. Pansy who'd just walked up to the room squealed, "You're not allowed to see the bride before the wedding. It's bad luck."
"I know that Pansy. That's why I'm not looking," Draco pointed out.
"That counts too," Pansy squealed again.
"It's okay," Ginny laughed. "What did you need Draco?"
"I just wanted to talk to you for a second, but I understand if I can't see you until the wedding begins."
"Can you please give us a minute?" Ginny asked Hermione and Pansy.
"Sure," Hermione said leaving the room and shutting the door on Pansy's objections.
"You can look at me," Ginny laughed.
Draco removed his hand from his eyes and gasped when he saw Ginny, "You look…gorgeous."
"Thanks," Ginny smiled. "You don't look to bad yourself. So what did you want?"
"I wanted to see you and make sure you weren't having second thoughts or anything," Draco explained.
"Not at all. Why? Are you?" Ginny asked worried.
"No not at all. Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you. I've never been more sure about anything in my life," Draco assured.
"Great because neither have I. I just can't wait to marry you," Ginny smiled.
"You don't have to wait much longer. It's almost time," Draco pointed out.
"Yay!"
"I'm glad you're so excited," Draco laughed.
Ginny kissed Draco one quick time and then pushed him towards the door saying, "I need to finish getting ready.
"Fine, I'll leave," Draco kissed Ginny and slid out the door.
Ginny was so excited and happy. In a few minutes she would be marrying the man of her dreams.
Hermione opened the door and said, "Gin, are you ready to head out?"
Ginny took a deep breath and answered, "I've never been more ready for anything in my life."
Ginny followed Hermione out into the family room that held the door they would soon exit through into the wedding area.
Suddenly music began to play and one by one the wedding party processed down the aisle. Seconds later Ginny and her dad were standing in the doorway. Before following suit Arthur asked, "You ready Gin?"
"More than ever," Ginny smiled at her dad.
"Great," Arthur said before looping his arm through Ginny's and beginning to walk down the white aisle laid out on the green lawn.
Stepping out of the house and looking around, Ginny saw her wedding set up. It was perfect, the way she had always imagined it would be.
There were white wooden folding chairs lined up with an aisle down the middle. The chairs were filled with family and friends. At the end of the aisle was a white alter with a white canopy over the top. Behind this platform was the calm sparkling blue water in the distance. Standing on the platform was the old wizard wearing deep purple robes who was to marry her and Draco. Standing on either side of him Ginny saw Blaise, Harry, Ron, Pansy, Luna, Hermione, and the man of her dreams, Draco Malfoy.
As she walked down the aisle with her dad Ginny felt tears coming to her eyes as she saw everyone that was important to her. She saw her whole family and all of her friends. There was Charlie, George, Percy, Bill, and Fleur sitting in a row together with little Daniel Fred Weasley, Bill and Fleur's baby boy. Sitting in the front row Ginny saw Lucius Malfoy and her Mum sitting there, so happy and her Mum was already in tears. In the front center her dream man stood, waiting to make her his wife.
They reached the end of the aisle and Arthur hugged Ginny and said, "I'm so happy for you Ginny."
"Thanks Dad," Ginny said hugging him and then walking up to stand next to her husband to be.
When she reached his side Draco repeated, "You look so gorgeous."
Ginny smiled and turned when the wizard in purple robes began the ceremony.
"We are all gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Ginerva Weasley and Draco Malfoy," he went on to say more about this union they were entering into, but Ginny was lost in thought. I can't believe this is finally happening. I'm marrying the man of my dreams who just happens to be my childhood enemy. She smiled to herself and looked at Draco who was looking at her smiling. I love him so much and this feels so right. I just can't believe how far we've come in the last two years. I have never been happier.
Ginny was pulled from her thoughts when the old wizard said, "If anyone has a reason why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
There was only silence, no one was objecting. Ginny looked over to Harry who was smiling at her. He wasn't going to object. Just a few months ago Ginny would have expected him to stand up and object, but so much had changed since then. He was now with Pansy and had moved on from Ginny.
Ginny smiled and looked at the old wizard who was saying, "Well, since there is no objection let's move on to the vows."
"Draco, do you wish for Ginny to be your wife?" he asked.
Draco stared into Ginny's eyes and answered, "I do."
"Ginerva, do you wish for Draco to be your husband?"
There was no regret or doubt in Ginny's mind when she answered, "I do."
"Draco and Ginerva, do you promise to let your love for each other grow? As it will and as it must so that in the years to come you will renew your acceptance, your understanding, and your trust in one another?"
Draco and Ginny looked at each other and said, "We promise."
"As you have chosen to affirm your willingness to enter into the covenant of marriage before the witnesses; repeat after me your marriage vows."
The wizard recited the vow and Draco repeated, "I Draco Malfoy take you Ginerva Weasley to be my wife. I promise to love you, only you, and cherish you. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live."
Ginny smiled and went on to repeat almost the exact same thing Draco had just said, "I Ginerva Weasley take you Draco Malfoy to be my husband. I promise to love you, only you, and cherish you. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live."
Next was the ring ceremony.
Draco took Ginny's hand and as he slid her wedding ring on he said, "Ginny, I give this ring to you as a sign of my love. From this day forward you will be my wife and I will be your husband. You will never have to walk alone because I will always be by your side. I vow to love you and be with you in this covenant of marriage for as long as we both shall live."
Ginny had tears of happiness in her eyes when she took Draco's ring and slid it on his hand while she recited, "Draco, I give this ring to you as a sign of my love. From this day forward you will be my husband and I will be your wife. You will never have to walk alone because I will always be by your side. I vow to love you and be with you in the covenant of marriage for as long as we both shall live."
The old wizard went on to say, "We have been witnesses to this special day. Therefore, I and those of us here with you have recognized that you have become husband and wife and we and all of your family and friends shall honor you as the same from this day forward."
There was a pause in which Ginny heard her Mum crying in the audience which caused her tears to overflow.
Then the wizard announced, "Now by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride!"
Draco leaned in and kissed Ginny gently on the mouth. In this moment everything was perfect.
They turned to face their family and friends as the wizard announced, "I present to you for the first time as husband and wife Mr. and Mrs. Draco and Ginny Malfoy!"
The crowd started to clap. Ginny turned to Draco and said, "I love you Draco Malfoy!"
"I love you too Ginny Malfoy!" Draco replied.
Looking into Draco's eyes and hearing her friends and family in the background, Ginny had never been happier. She was married to the man of her dreams, Draco Malfoy. Everything was perfect and today truly was a fairytale.
That question that had run through Ginny's mind almost two years ago was finally answered. This question was, was this for better or worse? That answer was easy. There was no doubt in anyone's mind, it was definitely for better.
What do you think? I can't believe it's over but I am proud of this story. Thanks for reading!