A/N: I don't own Harry Potter

Word Count: 610

Astoria took the first step into the chapel. The train of her white dress brushing against the deep red carpeting as she walked. She could feel her hands beginning to sweat. When Theo had offered his hand in marriage, she had said 'no'. Who wanted a bride whose health would eventually deteriorate?

Theo hadn't really taken the no to mean that. He had seen through everything, all Astoria's defenses. He petitioned her father. Her father had a agreed a marriage to Theo Nott would be the best thing for Astoria. She still had no idea what Theo had said to her father to convince him.

The music swelled around her, and Astoria took a deep breath. This was really happening. She knew she should be happy. Happy that someone had agreed to marry her, happy that at least Theo wasn't a horrible man. Her father had nearly signed her away to Draco Malfoy of all people! She took another step.

She could hear them whispering, could hear her name. She pretended she didn't. Theo was standing at the alter. He was wearing a set of black dress robes, a green tie, and she could see the tips of his black polished shoes. He always was a bit of a perfectionist when it came to dressing. His sandy hair was brushed back and he wore a smile on his face. Astoria blinked when she realized he was smiling at her, really smiling at her.

She finally reached the alter and stood facing him.

"Today we are here to unite Theodore Nott and Astoria Greengrass in marriage. This is a wonderful time in a couple's life. Love flowers in the darkest times and in those times brings light to everyone it touches. If anyone here objects to this union, please speak now or forever hold your peace."

Astoria held her breath to keep from shouting. She objected! She knew Theo was only marrying her because no one else would. Theo was only marrying her because, well, she realized she didn't know why. She bit her tongue. When no one else said anything, the ceremony continued.

"Theodore has written his own vows for Astoria. Go ahead, Theodore."

"'Tori, from the moment I saw you, I knew you were the one for me. From the way you laughed at Draco being turned into a ferret, from when you cried and I held you all night. I've been there through the light and your darkest hours. I want to be there for every moment, for every breath you take, for every good time and every bad time. Astoria Greengrass, I love you," Theo said, his eyes sparkling. Astoria stared at him. Her eyes pricked with tears.

"Theo, when you asked me to marry you, I misbelieved it was for all the wrong reasons. Now, I see it's for the right ones. I remember how you drew me a picture of a ferret when I was in the infirmary, how you held me. I remember how you made me laugh. I want to laugh like that for the rest of my life. I want to be your light in the darkness. I want to be with you every minute of every day. Theo Nott, I love you more than even I realized," Astoria said, tears streaming down her pale face. Theo took her hand and held it tightly.

"Theodore, do you take Astoria to be your wife?"

"I do."

"Astoria, do you take Theodore to be your husband?'

"I do," Astoria whispered, kissing Theo passionately before being told to. Maybe, she had been wrong all along. Theo loved her and now, she realized, she loved him.