Parvati was brushing out Hermione's hair, smiling wistfully. "You are beautiful. You're going to knock Seamus' socks off, Mione."
Hermione laughed. "I seem to remember having this conversation a few months ago."
Parvati grinned. "It was a sign. Back then, it was just a ball, but now you are getting married!" she squealed. Parvati put the finishing touches on Hermione and smiled. "Beautiful."
Hermione smiled and turned to Parvati and my Maid of Honor is beautiful too. It won't be long until Terry asks you to marry him."
Parvati let out a romantic sigh. "I hope you're right!" She sighed.
Hermione smiled and then walked over to Padma. "You alright? You look beautiful." Padma turned in her wedding dress. "It just feels so surreal. We were all expecting Seamus to pop the question. Dean took me by so much surprise. I can't believe I'm getting married. You know, Dean wanted to wait till Terry asked you, Parvati… so we could get married together, but I didn't want to wait and I love you Mia like my own sister. Dean and Seamus have been like brothers for as long as I can remember."
Parvati grinned. "Well now I get a wedding to myself! I'm happy for you sis… Now let's get you out there to your men. I'll just let your family in." She opened the door to the dressing room. "Mr. Patil; Professor Dumbledore." She said quietly and waved to Hermione and Padma, going to take her place with the Bridesmaids Luna, Ginny, Angelina, Lisa, and Susan.
"You ready, Princess? You are beautiful"
"Yes Granddad. Thank you." Dumbledore smiled and kissed her head. It warmed his heart to finally be able to show affection to his granddaughter. It was hard giving her away, but they both deserved this, and in the end, he was truly gaining a grandson.
Satish smiled. "You both look so beautiful."
"Thank you Daddy!" Padma smiled. They waited for the music to start and Dumbledore led his granddaughter to Seamus, followed by Satish and his daughter Padma. Seamus and Dean stood at the altar, grinning broadly. Satish and Dumbledore walked their daughter and granddaughter to Dean and Seamus before taking their seats. Hermione and Seamus just gazed at each other a moment before turning around as the priest cleared his throat. Each couple lit the candles and said their vows. It was a beautiful ceremony and Hermione couldn't be happier. Ginny watched happily as Neville and Harry stood by as best men, unable to be prouder. It was too bad for Ron. Hermione had been unable t o forgive him, seeming as even at the end, the prat seemed to think he did no wrong. He wasn't invited to the wedding, Hermione wanting everything to be perfect. She had a new family now.
"May I present to you Mr. And Mrs. Finnigan and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas," the priest declared. The crowd broke into applause as Dean and Seamus scooped up their wives and kissing them both soundly.
Seamus smiled at Hermione. "I love you Mrs. Finnigan."
"I love you Mr. Finnigan," Hermione whispered.
Dumbledore wiped his eye and was grinning proudly. He rose. "And without further ado, we would be honored if you would all join us for a reception."
Hermione and Seamus walked quietly outside, unable to take their eyes off of each other. Seamus kissed her soundly. "How long must we stay?" he grinned mischievously.
Hermione blushed. "Enough to make an appearance and then we can go and begin the next adventure in our lives," she murmured.
"With children."
Hermione laughed. "We do need to begin the next reign of heirs. Let us see what our honeymoon will grant us…"
Suddenly they heard two squeals and both turned their head to see both Parvati and Ginny crying out in happiness, Terry and Neville kneeled in front of them. Seamus grinned as he danced with Hermione. "Looks like we'll have our hands full with two more weddings, my dear Mia."
Hermione grinned. "Which means we better enjoy our time alone while we can. Wat say we skip out now?"
Seamus chortled. "You took the words right out of my mouth."
They smirked and said their goodbyes and both apparated, beginning their lives together and beginning a new chapter in the Wizarding World, but that is a story to be saved for another day…
