In This Life
Chapter 51
Getting Married To The Man Of His Dreams
Harry blearily woke up to someone knocking on his door; he moaned in aggravation and turned himself on his other side. Picking up his pillow and putting it over his ear, muffling further sound anyone could make. He was too tired to get up, his stomach felt as though it wanted to rebel everything he had eaten for a year. His head was pounding something awful, and he just new he wasn't going to get back to sleep now. He wanted to hex whoever had woken him up, and hex them good. His door was open and he was just about to hex whoever it was when they spoke.
"Harry, you really don't want to be late for your own wedding do you?" asked Severus smoothly.
Harry moaned he had forgotten about it, forgotten about everything, which was coming rushing back. Damn it, so much for sleep…why did they insist on having stag nights on the night before the wedding? Shouldn't they be weeks before? How anyone managed to be in any fit state for their wedding was extremely lucky. Or smart depending on how you look at it, he blamed Sirius - he really did. He was the one that brought of the Ogden's Old Firewhisky, until then they had been drinking Butterbeer and Mulled Mead. Maybe he should kill Sirius for this, it was after all his fault, and his entire head was thumping badly.
"This will help with your hangover," said Severus smirking wryly at Harry, who was still buried under his covers. He couldn't blame the boy; at least he was getting to experience everything before he turned into a vampire like Edward wanted. Getting pissed was basically a right of passage, something Harry hadn't done before he was sure. Having lived his entire life in America, you had to be twenty one to drink, at least he thought so but he wasn't up to finding out about American rules. He was British not American, although it might be a good idea to research it if he was supposed to stay here. Although he had a feeling he was right, that the age was twenty one here.
Groaning once more, he forced himself to move, the room spinning as he did so. Closing his he breathed deeply, clutching the Potion close, he noticed that the cork was already moved. He smiled slightly before downing the Potion in one go. He sighed in happiness as he began taking affect, his headache disappeared and his stomach settled, and his body went blessedly back to normal. Stretching out a huge yawn ripped from his mouth, getting rid of the creak in his neck he finally spoke "Now that's a Potion," he said eventually.
Severus chucked in amusement, passing Harry a cup of strong coffee, knowing the boy probably needed it. He sat down beside Harry, on the bed watching the teenager blowing on the drink before taking a sip. "How are you feeling?" he asked, and he wasn't asking about the Hangover cure he had just given him.
"Nervous, I've got this feeling in the pit of my stomach that something is going to go wrong," said Harry confiding in Severus. He had been told about what Remus suspected, and the strange occurrences in America. It was in the American Chronicle, the magical version of course, about the mounting deaths by 'Avada Kedavra' spell by unknown Wizards and Witches. They knew it wasn't American Citizens either, since the magic residue they left behind wasn't left by an American.
"Well I wish I could tell you nothing will happen, unfortunately I am not the seer in the family, and I always suspect the worst. Anything could happen Harry, all we can do is pray it doesn't." said Severus smoothly, wishing he could lie to Harry and tell him everything would go okay on his special day. Unfortunately Severus was a realist, and he did not lie, he never could, lying was beneath him. He had a bad feeling too; he had wanted to deny it when Remus said something a week ago. Again, he knew it was probably something to worry about, he wondered who could be the spy. He also wondered if Voldemort was already here in America or was he just sending a few of his Death Eaters. He prayed for the latter, Death Eaters he could handle, but if Voldemort came - he'd bring more than just a few Death Eaters.
Harry smirked half heartedly, if he wanted a pep talk, he knew not to go to Severus for it. Although it was nice, brilliant even, to have someone talking to him as an equal, not lying to him to make him feel better. Severus always gave him the untarnished brutal truth, and it's probably why he respected Severus more than Sirius. It's also probably why he saw Severus as a father, and why he always went to Severus over Sirius. Don't get him wrong, he loved Sirius a lot actually, but he was like Emmett - he refused to take anything seriously, other than threats to his health, like Death Eaters and such. He remembered when that happened, it's just when he finally forgave Edward, when Death Eaters attacked the school. Severus had known it was only a matter of time before they were found again. Back to Sirius, it had been a whole other person in Sirius' place; it was like MPD Multiple Personality Disorder. Sirius had become grave, feral even in bid to protect him. He had killed the Death Eaters without a care, relishing the thought of getting revenge on a Death Eater, even if it wasn't Pettigrew (who was dead by the way). Days later he was back to his happy, jokeish harebrained self.
"I'm sure Alice would see something I suppose," nodded Harry in slight amusement. He didn't depend on Alice like the others did; he knew she had holes in her visions. He believed she saw only what she was supposed to see. What she was supposed to stop at the end of the day. It's what she didn't see that bothered Harry the most. Unfortunately he realized he'd just have to have faith that everything would go well today. He was just too used to being kicked when he was happy, maybe his own doubts were all that was going to get him down today.
"Indeed," said Severus sardonically. "So you are not nervous?" he asked changing the subject, wanting Harry to take his mind of what might or might not happen tonight.
"No, not about that," said Harry adamantly. Edward loved him, and short of him being ripped to pieces and burnt nothing would stop Edward marrying him today. He had already learned his lesson in leaving Harry, and knew not to do it again. If he did Harry would never forgive him this time, he had also told Edward that when they first go back together.
Severus wasn't surprised; Harry and Edward shared a love that was never doubted. How could it be? Edward would never consider anyone else when Harry was alive and his mate. He'd never consider anyone else if his mate died, he'd probably want to join him. Harry bless his soul, seemed to have an old soul, one that valued things long forgotten and uncared for by teenagers today. Loyalty, love and courage, with their significant others. Harry was a teenager, he should have gone out, experimenting, having relationships to see who he liked and what he preferred. Yet he had settled down with just one person, knowing he wanted to spend his entire life with them, with Edward. He smiled inwardly, pride filling him, Harry was like him. There had only been one woman he had ever loved for the longest time, unrequited yes, but someone who had held his love. A flame that had taken the longest time to die out, he shivered remembering last night. Leah had been absolutely stunning, a woman as gorgeous as that coming onto him, well what was a guy to do? Leah was quite similar to Lily that it was scary, or she was how Lily had been in the past. Leah had a strong character, she wasn't afraid to stand up for what she believed in. She got angry rather quickly, but she always made sure to keep her temper in control near Severus. She knew about his past, what had happened in his sixth year at Hogwarts. How he had almost been bitten by a werewolf, and only saved in the nick of time by his enemy. As strong as Severus was, or any other Wizard or witch, you couldn't be expected to be able to influence the past. Severus would never truly forget that horrific moment, where he saw a huge werewolf coming at him, intending on sinking its teeth into his flesh. He really didn't want Leah turning into a Shape-shifter every time she got angry. He was also extremely curious about the magic that had flared around them both, before disappearing just after he had come. He wasn't about to tell anyone any time soon, so it was up to him to try and figure out what the hell happened. If he couldn't, well he didn't know what he was going to do. He was just too private to discuss something like that with people. He couldn't bear the taunting Sirius Black would spew out at him. Sirius wouldn't be able to pass it up no matter how well they had gotten along lately.
Harry looked at Severus as he drank his coffee; he seemed bothered by something, completely occupied. He couldn't deny that he was curious to know what was going on behind that head of his. After five minutes, of drinking and mind numbing silence he finally spoke, not able to take the silence anymore. "Sev? Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," said Severus, unfortunately it sounded more automatic than a truthful reply.
"You do know you can talk to me if something's bothering you... don't you? I might not be your age but I'm not a five year old." said Harry. He was more mature than most children, like all only children were, and its' basically all he had been. Then his parents died and he was adopted by Hilda and Isaac he hadn't had a single friend, he had been forced to mature well before his time. Dating a vampire didn't help either, his childhood was long gone, his future awaited and for once Harry wasn't unhappy about it. He wondered what had become of Hilda, she had left and he hadn't heard from her since. She had promised to stay in touch, but she hadn't it had hurt at the time. Now though he realized, it was probably for the best, he had a life to start living.
"Thank you Harry," said Severus finishing up his own cup of coffee. "It's something I have to figure out myself. However, if I can't I shall speak to you about it." it wasn't a promise he intended on keeping. He was adamant about getting his answers himself. When Severus got on Mission mode, nobody could stop him until he got his answers. Severus was a very resourceful man; once the wedding was over he had a month to bury himself in books before Harry came back.
Harry shook his head in amusement, he knew Severus well enough that even under torture he wouldn't willingly ask for help. He had been like that, after a year with Hilda and Isaac, but two families had pulled him out of his despair. The Cullen's' and of course his family of Wizards too.
"Now if you'll excuse me…I'm going to have to wake Draco…this is going to be fun," said Severus sarcasm bleeding through.
"I'll do it if you like?" suggested Harry wickedly, wondering what to use…ice, water? Which would be more fun.
"No you can wake Black, he's not getting the Potion, it's his fault," smirked Severus in vindictive pleasure.
Harry sniggered in amusement before nodding his head in agreement.
It didn't take long for Harry to get to Sirius' door, wand in hand - he was going to get his revenge on his Godfather after all. Opening the door quietly, he looked across at his godfather and struggled to contain his laughter. He was spread eagle on the bed, not even under the covers, still in the clothes he had worn yesterday. He was like a star fish, creeping up, he wondered if he really should, but then a wicked grin made itself known across Harry's face. If someone had been watching, they would have known Harry's intention.
"Aguamenti!" shouted Harry, his wand straight at Sirius' face.
Sirius jumped in right, gasping for breath as water completely soaked him, stuttering, he bellowed in anger. "Harry I'm going to kill you!" trying to get himself out of the bed, groaning in agony as the loudness of his voice made his head throb in agony. He stumbled uselessly, as Harry laughed raucously before he took off, a satisfied look on his face. "Coffee, I need coffee," moaned Sirius, his stomach rebelling at the thought. He sniffed himself and grimaced, he smelt like a brewery, he realised coffee would have to wait. His Godson was going to be married today, and he'd be damned if he smelt bad at the wedding. He quickly took off his clothes and got under the warm spray. He realized in fond amusement, that it was the first time his godson had pranked him. He was actually rather proud of him; there might be a Marauder in the making. He'd have to think of a way to get him back somehow. He stayed under the spray for twenty minutes, until his stomach had settled and the stench had disappeared. Smacking his lips, grimacing in distaste his mouth felt as though mothballs had taken residence when he slept. He needed something to drink and desperately, magically drying himself he put some old jogging pants on and a t-shirt. He wasn't going to get dressed in something proper and have to change anyway. His suit was hanging on his wardrobe; he smiled softly, touching it with reverence. Who would have thought it? He never really thought he'd find his Godson. It had been a miracle he had managed to brew the potion, he had screwed it up twice. He only wished he had thought of it sooner, but he thought to himself, it was better than being too late. He shuddered remembering just how close he had come to being too late. His godson had been minutes from death, he was glad he had been an Auror. Part of being an Auror was being able to create Portkey's that could get him anywhere, including Hogwarts. If he hadn't been one, his godson wouldn't have survived, now here he was. A guest attending his godsons wedding, he was so relieved he hadn't given up hope. He was thankful for many things, for keeping Harry's baby blanket, for being able to brew the Potion finally, for saving him, for being able to actually catch Severus off guard. He smiled even more, who would have thought he and Severus would have become good friends? Or even him and Remus becoming Severus' friend? Whatever Sirius imagined he'd be after twenty years, when he was attending Hogwarts - he'd never have dreamed he'd be here. This was reality though, and it was a good reality better than any dream he could have conjured.
Shaking off his reminiscent thoughts he walked down the stairs, he grimaced at the fry up his four house companions had in front of them. His stomach, he realized wasn't up for anything like that - he feared he'd end up being sick. He sniffed in indignation when all of them looked bright and happy, when he felt like crap. Had he really drank that much more than them? He didn't like to think so. Maybe he had gone too far in bringing out the Ogden's Whisky.
Sirius sat down looking at the food as though it was going to lunge at him, smirking in amusement Severus took pity on the man. "Here," smirked Severus. Sirius blinked owlishly at Severus, throwing the black haired man a relieved look he gulped the Potion down in one go. Reacting just as the others had signing in relief, the tension just draining away. No surprise when he felt suddenly ravenous, digging into his breakfast like the others were doing. "Now that's a Potion I like!" he said parroting Harry's earlier words.
"Black close your mouth while you eat," grimaced Severus.
"So when is Angela coming over? Or is she meeting us at the church?" asked Harry ignoring the bickering two men. He was well used to the squabbling both men could get into, and over such pointless things too.
"She's coming over here…is that okay?" asked Draco. Now when he was eleven Draco would never have said such a thing. He had changed, the Potter spawn had made sure of that. Dumbledore's blatant disregard for his safety had changed him even more. Who would have thought he'd come the twin of the boy he hated best friend? Severus had certainly not seen it coming, Draco probably hadn't either. Harry had restored Draco's faith in everything. His magic, his belief in true friends, Harry was practically Draco's brother not just through them both being adopted but through their feelings the bond they had formed.
"Of course, there's going to be enough room, we have a Limo coming," said Harry. One to their house and another to the Cullen's. The church they were going to was quite secluded; they didn't want to risk strangers coming in for one reason or another. Wedding crashers and the like. They weren't sure how powerful Harry's magic was going to be so that's why they had gone for this once. It was beautiful too, so it all had positive points.
"Enough you two!" Remus said sharply, having enough of Severus' and Sirius' bickering. They might be friends but sometimes they tended to forget that and bicker.
Draco and Harry snickered well and truly used to their ways, and not at all bothered about it. When he first came here, he had been worried, but he'd come to realize over time that it's just the way they were. Nothing harmful was said, just silly immature words tossed back and forth. It sort of reminded Harry and Draco of ten year olds wanting the last say in an argument.
"Sev is Leah coming here?" asked Harry, curiously. They wouldn't be able to get the Limo in the Reservation it was just too small for that. Severus had said his own car had trouble getting passed, never mind a Limo. Severus had also said something about getting her a proper house, instead of her living in a wooden hut. He'd never really been up onto the Rez; he didn't get along with the others, especially Jacob. Jacob was very immature, and had tried to break him and Edward up, in the process breaking the treaty, technically. He had been hinting to Harry what they were without outright telling him.
"She is," said Severus nodding his head, he really didn't want to think on her or what happened. He was rather desperate to find out what had happened last night. He just hoped she had the sense to know him well enough not to mention anything.
"At least we have a few hours until we need to get ready," said Remus quietly, he was the only one that hadn't needed the Potion. He couldn't get a hangover; his body absorbed the alcohol too quickly for him to get drunk. There had been times when he cursed the fact he couldn't, the night his godson had disappeared was once of them, the other when he realized to himself that he'd always be alone. He was a werewolf, cursed to turn into a beast every full moon, and penniless - what kind of woman would truly want him? It was simple really, there wasn't. He wouldn't allow any woman to settle with him, he knew sooner or later they'd love or resent him for it.
"Well why did you wake us now?" grumbled Draco, "I wont even be able to get back to sleep!" he finished indignantly.
Severus just smirked and opted not to answer.
Two hours later found Harry in his bedroom, freshly washed and putting on his suit a peaceful serene smile on his face. Most men who were about to marry, weren't usually like that. There wasn't even a sign of cold feet or even pre- wedding jitters. Many years ago, he wouldn't have ever dreamed his life would end up like this. He was about to marry a vampire, and he had more family than he could have dreamed about. It seemed as though it was a day for reminiscing. Draco was his best man, and Sirius and Severus were acting as his 'Parents' by giving him away. Not the way the Muggles did, by coming down the isle but in a different way. It had been harder for Edward, he'd been forced to pick between Emmett and Jasper, and in the end he had been unable to do so. Both of them were going to be his best man, it wasn't an original wedding so why not? His thoughts turned to Edward, was he putting on his suit? Or already dressed? Playing the piano or driving his parent's nuts? He sniggered at the thought.
One thing was for certain, Edward wasn't going to take anywhere near the amount of time he was to get his suit on. At this moment he was trying and failing to get his tie on, he knew he should have got a clip on one instead. Unfortunately Alice the daft woman had been in charge and ended up getting them all proper ties. He left the room, in his quest to find Severus - he'd be able to put it on for him. He wasn't in the study, living room or kitchen not even in the library.
Two minutes later Harry was outside Severus' bedroom, he knocked on the door waiting impatiently for an answer.
"What's wrong?" asked Severus opening the door to find Harry standing outside it.
"Can you do my tie? I can't do it," he half asked half grumbled.
Severus' lips arched up, he was obviously very amused, and he was also extremely proud and happy that Harry had turned to him to do it. He left the room and stood in the hall, putting the tie around Harry's neck. Then with quick efficiency he had the tie securely tied around Harry's neck properly, making it look entirely too effortlessly for Harry's taste. His tie was silver, his shirt white and his suit obviously green. Severus had been surprised by Harry's choice of colours, when he really shouldn't have been. Harry didn't have the prejudice with certain colours - he hadn't attended Hogwarts. "There," said Severus in satisfaction.
"Thanks Sev," said Harry gratefully.
Then in an action that did surprise Severus, he hugged him now neither men were big on contact, Edward was different he was Harry's lover. Severus stood there awkwardly for a few seconds, before his brain kicked in and he hugged him back. The hug was very brief and it told a lot more emotion than they could have conveyed through word of mouth.
"Are you ready?" said Severus his hands soothing down the wrinkles that had appeared in both their suits.
"Yes," said Harry.
"Good," said Severus, suddenly the door went, a tingle ran down Severus' spine, he knew instinctively it was Leah. "That's Leah at the door, I best answer." he stated calmly.
Harry nodded his head "I'm going to talk to Draco," he said wandering off in the direction of Draco's room.
Severus opened the door, letting Leah enter, she was once again stunning in the beautiful cream coloured dress she had on. It complemented her skin colour and made her look even more beguiling than ever. He could see she looked a little apprehensive, as if she was unsure of how he would receive her. "Come on in," he said as if nothing had happened the night before. She smiled warmly at him, her worry easing away completely.
"How's Harry?" asked Leah walking in. She knew Severus loved him like a son, that he had adopted him. She didn't mind, she liked him despite the fact she hadn't been able to spend a lot of time with him. Jacob was terrified of the teenager, with good reason they all knew what he had done, what Jacob had also tried to do. She refused to think on what would happen with the treaty, if Edward turned Harry, there had been a lot of speculation especially from Sam. The man seemed furious that she had found her own imprint that it was with a family heavily connected to vampires. The worst of it, he couldn't spy on her thoughts and memories, to find out more information about them. When she had realized this, she had been very grateful for the band that somehow stopped them learning anything about Severus.
"He's fine," said Severus "Would you like a coffee or anything?" he said out of habit.
"A cold drink wouldn't go amiss, I had to walk," said Leah. "So no pre wedding jitters?" she finished teasingly.
"No he's been remarkably calm about everything, Sirius thinks it's odd, everyone he knew that got married paced the floor bare." smirked Severus wryly, this would be his first wedding, and he'd never been a social man by any means.
"I think its sweet," said Leah, "You look very dashing," a hungry look in her eye. It was the first time she had seen him in a suit. Severus was always a neat dresser, and mostly dressed in black, it was his favourite colour. Yet in that suit, she wanted nothing more than to keep him to himself all day, having her wicked ways with him. Too bad they had a wedding to attend, maybe if she was lucky she could get a repeat performance of last night.
"Thank you, you also." said Severus, stopping the flush from creeping up his face, her simple words warmed a place that had been cold for a long time. The part of his heart that only a lover could touch that only Lily had ever touched. He had become very fond of Leah, their relationship was still in the beginning phase, but she was slipping bit by bit into his heart. He handed her over the orange soda, giving her half a smile at her compliment.
"Thank you," she said smiling brightly at him, as if he was her entire world.
"Did I get here on time?" asked Leah, she expected it to be a lot busier than this bustling maybe.
"You did, the Limo will be here within five minutes," said Severus wryly.
"That's good," sighed Leah in relief.
"Hey, Leah, how are you?" asked Sirius walking in, looking very handsome in his blue suit, it was dark blue almost black his tie was light blue. Remus was not far behind him, own grey suit on; his tie was amber just like his eyes.
"I'm fine thanks Sirius," said Leah, she knew about the past animosity between those two, also knew why Severus was almost turned into a Moon wolf. She had been quite angry on Severus' behalf, but was at least respectful to Sirius. If Severus could put it behind him who was she to stand in his way?
"I hope the Limo driver knows where to come!" said Sirius looking out of the Kitchen window looking for any sign of the black ride coming up the driveway.
"It's got three minutes or I'm having a word with the company," said Severus, he couldn't cope with incompetence and being late was high up in the incompetence department in his book. Teachers that couldn't teach being another one of them. There were a lot of things Severus found incompetent and it would take years to go through them all.
"No need," said Sirius "It's here."
"DRACO! THE LIMO'S HERE!" yelled Remus loudly.
"Coming!" yelled Draco right back, Draco came into the kitchen in his white suit, white shirt and a baby blue tie, only to match with Angela who had a beautiful baby blue dress on. Draco had gotten her a beautiful sapphire necklace to match she looked amazing. She best get used to being spoiled, Draco was extremely wealthy.
"Let's go," said Severus, Leah slipped her hand into his and everyone left the manor, squeezing into the manor. Nobody touched the champagne that was there, they'd had enough drink yesterday to content with.
"We're here," said Draco, who was hanging out the window with Angela giggling away.
They got out of the Limo, Esme was there already taking pictures, causing Harry to smile sweetly at her. She came up to him and hugged him tightly, "You look beautiful sweetie!" she practically squealed at him. She took his hand and quickly chivvied him over to five other vampires he'd never met, but knew were coming.
"Harry this is our sister family, the Denali Coven, this is Irina, Tanya, Kate, Carmen and Eleazer," said Esme practically beaming in sweet happiness.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you," said Harry giving them all a handshake as they were introduced.
"It's nice to finally meet you too, we've heard so much about you from Esme and Carlisle," said Kate.
Harry's face flushed in bashful happiness. "Aww," was all Harry was able to say.
"If I didn't already know about you're magic I'd be extremely confused," said Eleazer changing the subject away from Harry's apparent embarrassment.
"How so?" asked Harry curious now, his earlier shyness at not knowing how to respond forgotten.
"I have a talent for spotting gifts, you and your family are clouded with them," stated Eleazer.
"Clouded?" questioned Harry.
"It's how I explain it, how I see it," stated Eleazer.
"Cool," said Harry smiling he kind of liked Eleazer.
"Come on then we bet get in!" squealed Esme, her son was getting married, her first son and the son that had been so alone for years.
Nobody seemed bothered that a Shape-shifter was among them, nor did they seem to care a human was. These vampires thrived on being among humans, wanting to prove to themselves that they were better than others of their kind. Angela knew what they were, and she was nervous, she tried not to let it show, unfortunately for her - the vampires were all too aware of her apprehension. They could smell it coming off her in waves.
The church was beautiful, the cameras were still going off, and a professional photographer was there as well. He was a Wizard; he was going to print the pictures of in both types, Muggle and Wizard. Harry was stunned breathless seeing Edward standing there beside Jasper and Emmett. If it was possible he looked even more breathtaking than normal. The church was practically draped in white silk cloth, with flowers in every possible area for them to be planted. The red carpet was laid out for them, and the benches were covered in the same white silk. The Minister was dressed like a Muggle but with a cloak around him, nobody would have noticed anything odd about it thought, Angela and Leah certainly didn't.
Then the music started playing, they had opted against playing the traditional wedding piano tune 'Here comes the bride' after all there wasn't a bride. They all started sitting down, going to their respective sides, Esme, Carlisle, Rosalie, Alice, Irina, Tanya, Kate, Carmen and Eleazer all sat at Edward's side of the room, sticking to some of the traditions. Severus, Leah, Angela, Sirius and Remus sat down on Harry's side; Hilda had not come despite receiving an invite to his wedding. Emmett and Jasper were standing beside Edward as his best man, and of course Draco was standing beside Harry. The Male Cullen's all had Black suits on, with different coloured ties all complimenting what their 'wife's' were wearing. Rosalie was wearing a beautiful red dress that revealed her beautiful legs, with beautiful Ruby jewellery to compliment it. So Emmett of course had a red tie on. Esme had a beautiful brown dress on, that barely went past her knees. Alice had a pink sequined dress on, and poor Jasper was stuck with the pink tie, thankfully Emmett wasn't much of a tease on that front. The only person who hadn't bothered with the matching tie was Severus, his tie was black and it didn't seem to bother him at all.
I was standing at the end of my rainbow
With nowhere to go and no pot of gold in sight
All my wishes were just way too much to hope for
But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the light
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
I used to think that love would never find me
And the one who cares was lost somewhere in time
But when you found me I knew I'd found forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the line
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Not a moment too soon, yeah
Once the song had winded down, the Minister stepped forward and the wedding truly begun.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we are gathered here today to witness the bonding of Edward and Harry, to bond them together in eternal love that will last forever." said the Minister; everyone's attention was solely focused on the three people at the centre of the church. Edward, Harry and of course the Minister. "Now who gives Edward away in the bonding?" asked the Minister, after all Edward might be a vampire, but he looked underage, and looked seventeen so they were doing it properly.
"We do," said Esme and Carlisle standing up momentarily before sitting back down, they had huge smiles on their faces. The song had been prefect, they'd never have thought of it, just completely perfect. It had been Edward's choice, Alice had tried to intervene but he had none of it.
"Who gives Harry away in this bonding?" said the Minister, his face a look of well practised serenity. It was their big day after all.
"We do," said Severus and Sirius standing up, Severus as his father, and Sirius as his Godfather. Both of them were his legal guardians.
"Edward, Harry, turn to one another and place your hands together," said the Minister, removing his wand subtlety, keeping it out of view out of habit. Once they were facing one another, completely mesmerized by one another. Young eternal love, it wasn't something the Minister saw often. "Repeat after me," he said.
"I bond myself to you, Harry Black-Snape, to be forever yours, eternally bound by magic and as your soul mate until death takes me." said the Minister, it's the vows they had both chosen. Of course Edward had bought against the soul part, believing he didn't have one. As you can see Harry had won that argument he had Edward wrapped around his fingers.
"I bond myself to you, Harry Black-Snape, to be forever yours, eternally bound by magic as your soul mate until death takes me." said Edward, staring into Harry's green eyes, the love he felt for Harry was nearly choking him. He'd waited lifetimes for this moment, to be here, married to his mate it couldn't have made him happier. Yesterday had been the longest day of his life, but standing here right now made it all worthwhile. Suddenly magic weaved itself through Edward and Harry's co-joined hands causing both men to gasp at the feel of it. Even Harry had never felt anything like it before in his life and magic had always been a part of him.
"Repeat after me, I bond myself to you, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be forever yours, eternally bound by magic as your soul mate until death takes me." said the Minister staring at Harry, waiting patiently for him to repeat the words of his vow.
"I bond myself to you, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be forever yours, eternally bound by magic as your soul mate until death takes me." repeated Harry, staring into the amber eyes of the man he loved beyond reason. He could loose himself in Edward for hours, he was just so perfect and he sometimes wondered, although it was less frequent what the hell Edward saw in him. He was however, very grateful that Edward did see something in him worth loving. He's sell his soul for him, and he way Edward kept going on about vampires not having a soul it was basically what he was doing in Edward's opinion. He disagreed though, he believed they kept their soul, he believed a body couldn't function without one. They gasped once more as more magic began pouring from Harry; it was nothing like when Edward said his vow…this was truly magical, it was like ten times more potent than when he touched Harry. It was like being immersed in a very hot bath but more sensual than that.
"Do you both swear to be faithful, true and honest with one another?" asked the Minister.
"I do," was all both of them said, lost in each others eyes, as more magic began spinning around them. It was almost as if Harry's magic was entering Edward and not returning.
The Minister was almost breathless; the magic coming from this wizard was stronger than anything he had ever seen. It was almost too much to bear, he wanted too look away but he was so transfixed at the sight.
"Powerful be you lad, I announce you husband and husband, bonded together though magic and love. You may kiss and seal the eternal bond shared by you both." said he Minster eventually.
Edward and Harry kissed, passionately seeming to forget they had an audience. Normally by this part, there was wolf whistles and clapping, but everyone was enchanted by the sight before them all they could do was stare. Even Sirius and Remus had never seen such a thing; magic was pouring off Harry and literally wrapping itself around them both as if protecting them from some unseen force. It soon died down, before wearing off completely, the bond was done it was official. Nothing could separate them; they belonged to each other forever.
Suddenly cheering erupted, the wolf whistles started, and the loud clapping. As they signed their Muggle version of their marriage, the magical version was automatic they didn't need to sign that one. Esme rushed forward to hug him, Carlisle not far behind, when a huge almighty bang surrounded the church - it was coming from outside. Every single vampire winced and crouched down in automatic defensive positions, Edward wrapping his mate around him in a possessive gesture that rocked them to the core. His eyes were feral and positively screamed 'MINE'.
Draco ran towards the windows wondering what the hell was going on, they all heard his next words. As it seemed to boom down the entire length of the church.
"Oh shit, we are in serious trouble, its Voldemort and the Death Eaters." said Draco wide eyed, staring at Angela as if he had already lost her. Voldemort and every single one of his Death Eaters were outside, just waiting on them. They were seriously outnumbered, this was not going to end well at all.
GUYS ARE THE ALERTS WORKING? Okay the song was found by ShatteredDragon :) so thank you for that :D on another note i stayed up to four in the morning guys so you better review :P so will Draco be devastated again as someone he loves gets killed by Death eaters? or will she kick their arse? the good old fashioned way? will the pack come to help them? better yet will the American Aurors be there to help? having been watching and waiting for the right moment? what happened between leah and severus to cause magic to flair? do you want to know more about that? will the cullens suffer a devastating loss? can you tell me if a vampires gift can work on more than one person? if its true then Kates gift will work on them all wont it? or does she have to be touching? hm im pretty sure she has to be touching damn...that sucks i suppose i could maybe have severus tweak it or better yet have jasper project the feeling to them? would you like to see that? R&R PLEASE!
