A/N: Can you believe how long it's taken me to update this? And all I had to write was the epilogue. Sorry for being so lazy guys! Anyway, it's here now, finally. And, I'm hoping it doesn't have too many grammar mistakes because I didn't beta this one. My beta's sick with the flu L *sniff*. I hope she feels better but anyway, I hope you enjoy this! It's been a long hard road to finish this fic but I'm finally done! Gotta warn you, major fluff in this chapter, I'm serious. You'll be drowning in it. Anyway, I hope you're the type of people who like that stuff!
Sincerely,
~Addy
Disclaimer: As in all the other chapters I've done and you've so dutifully read, I own nothing, boo-hoo…
Characters: Everyone, even Rita
Pairings: R/Hr and H/G but there's some major H/G in this chapter. That's the reason why I wrote it so that I could add that little bit in there. ;o)
Setting: Hogsmeade castle
Rating: G
Chapter Summary: Hermione and Ron are having their wedding and everyone's there to celebrate, including Ron's cousins. Insanity might pop out anywhere with all these people! And Harry makes an announcement, or, rather, a plea.
Sleeping Beauty-Harry Potter Style
Chapter 8 (Aka, the epilogue)
Forks and knives clinked musically on the china plates of Hogsmeade Hall. What seemed like hundreds of tables, with hundreds of people sitting at them, were laid out in the giant expanse of the room. At the front, stood another table, at which sat a very happy newlywed couple. With his best friend and his wife on either side of him, Ron was feeling elated. As the food on the plates began to disappear, Harry clinked his fork against his glass to get everyone's attention.
As everyone quieted and looked toward him, Harry spoke, "Now, the marriage of two kingdoms is always a good celebration but for me, it's more special. Ron has been my friend ever since I was a little kid, and we shared everything together. The only thing he had never gone through, which I was eagerly waiting for, was falling in love with someone. Now I don't want to sound mushy, but I've never seen two people more in love than these two. Isn't that right?" He asked everyone sitting at the tables before him. They all nodded and murmured their words of agreement. Somewhere in the crowd, there was a loud sniff as Molly began to cry. "I just wanted to say," Harry continued, turning to Ron, who was grinning at an almost blinding rate, "that these two were meant to be together, and to give my congratulations to the happy couple." With this, he sat down to enormous applause as a piano in the background began to play. It was time for the newlywed's first dance.
Taking her hand in his, Ron led Hermione to the open space, which was being used as a dance floor. He wrapped one arm around her waist, taking her hand in his other. Sighing happily, she rested her head on his chest. They spun quietly around the floor for a minute or too before Ron kissed her forehead and whispered, "I love you Hermione."
She looked up at him slightly, her eyes sparkling, a bright smile on her face, and replied, "I love you too Ron." before hugging him closer and gently placing a kiss on his lips. As another song started, other couples came onto the dance floor. Hermione's parents, who since almost losing her to eternal sleep had paid more attention to her, smiled at their daughter as they passed. Ron's twin cousins, had also (unfortunately for Ron) been invited but they seemed to think that it would be far too improper to do any prank…yet.
Virginia, who had been Hermione's maid of honor of course, could not help but grin as Harry asked her to dance. It had been a whole five months since the fateful day they had visited the garden together and they were still courting. It was quite early to hope of such things but Virginia couldn't help but think that she might some day be in more secure of a relationship with Harry. The thought of marrying him sent a blush to her cheeks and made her smile as she held him close.
Half way through a beautiful song sung by none other than Elizabeth (who had also been the flower girl), Harry, swallowing hard and stopping mid dance, put his hand in his pocket, got down on his knee and smiled up at a very confused Virginia. Taking out a small wooden box covered in flowers, Harry swallowed once more. The people formerly dancing were now stopping around them and looking intently. Out of the box, Harry pulled a delicate silver ring. He smiled awkwardly, taking Virginia's hand in his.
Tears began to flow silently over her cheeks as he spoke. Even if he did sound nervous, he still got the point across.
"V-Virginia, for almost six months I've known you, and perhaps that doesn't seem long, but you are, beyond everything else, the most important thing in my life." The few people who had not noticed them had now stopped talking, and doing what they had previously been doing. "You may not believe me but ever since I've met you, I haven't been able to stop thinking about how wonderful you are, and how much, I really, l-love you." He gulped and looked at her, hopefully. He had never told her he'd loved her. Cared about her yes, but they'd never used the 'L-word' before. But Virginia, with the state she was in, could not say anything but continued to listen. Harry went on, knowing that he didn't need her to say it, he'd already known that she felt the same way.
"I guess, well, I guess what I'm trying to say Virginia, is that I can't imagine not being with you for the rest of my life, and it would make me the happiest man in the world if you would be my wife." He waited with bated breath as Virginia tried to wipe away her tears and regain her voice.
Smiling, a new wave of tears threatening to spill out on her cheeks, she managed to say, "Do you really think I turn down someone with a speech like that?" Smiling, he stood up, put the ring upon her finger, and pulled her into a kiss.
"That was so, touching George." Fred said, wiping away imaginary tears.
"Wasn't it?" replied his twin, doing the same.
"Time for cake boys." Minerva said as she passed by.
"Did she say what I thought she said?" Fred asked, his eyes glittering.
"Cake!" George said enthusiastically, and they sauntered off to find the food.
Ron and Hermione approached the cake. Even Ron had to look up to see the top because it was so tall. He shrugged though, smiling to himself. He never was one to turn down food. Standing behind Hermione, he placed his arms around her shoulders and took her hands in his. Together they cut the cake, and much to George and Fred's delight, started passing pieces out.
"Well Princess Hermione Weasley," (a/n: sounds a bit corny, I know…but I just love the name Hermione Weasley) "I think that went well don't you?"
She smiled, "Just as I imagined it Ron. Let's go congratulate Virginia again."
Rolling his eyes but grinning all the same, Ron let himself be pulled toward his best friend yet again. Everything was turning out grandly and Ron would not take anything he did back if he could. Today was too wonderful and who knew about tomorrow. He'd have to see. Wrapping his arms around Hermione again as they talked, Ron smiled.
"Hermione," he whispered, "now do you believe in fate?"
She turned, gave him a wry smile, and kissed him gently, "I guess I do." Turning back to the conversation at hand, Hermione snuggled closer into Ron's arms. It truly was a happy ending.
A/N: Sorry if the ending sounded weak. I'm never good at actually ending things. The fate thing was a reference to chapter three…Ron asked her before if she had, and she said she didn't…Anyway, I hope that wasn't too corny for you. I tried my best to make it good! I really did! I hope I pulled it off. Now, I want to say thanks to my reviewers because I've never done it before and because whenever someone thanks me I always feel so warm and happy inside ;o)
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~Addy
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