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Chapter Eight: Problems Fixed? Nah.
The boy's plans for a secret wedding were foiled, and that was a good thing. The floral arrangements did not match what Aurora wanted. Working with a female had been much easier for Ginny; not to mention it meant working with her best female friend. Maybe there was a slight difference in the language a guy uses and the words chosen by girls. Planning with Aurora had made some things easier to take care of. Aside from sharing same tastes (which best friends usually do), there weren't side comments about some things being too feminine, or worry about it at least. Since Malfoy did want the wedding to be perfect for his fiancée, the two girls had permission to do whatever they wanted. Also with the Malfoy budget for things, it was easy to say money was never an issue.
Now the problems that arise with Aurora being present is the fact that the dresses that were chosen needed to be looked over.
"I really don't trust the men's tastes in wedding dresses. Last time I had asked Draco for his opinion, he chose a lime green top with bright yellow bottom. And his excuse was, 'we are in the Caribbean, flashy clothing is the trend.' Then when I asked him to look like a beacon as well, his snooty reply was, 'Malfoys must keep their dignity in all situations.'"
"That's hypocritical of him, after all, you are going to be a Malfoy in a bit," Ginny comforted.
"I am keeping my last name," Aurora replied with a smile. "There is absolutely no way I am going to be Aurora Malfoy. Somehow it seems oxymoronic." Ginny nodded with a smile. It was true that "Aurora Malfoy" is an oxymoron. The Malfoy family is associated with the dark and is snobby aristocrats. Now on the other hand, Aurora is the happy Slytherin that decided to befriend the enemy house – Gryffindor.
"Your whole union is an oxymoron," Ginny said jokingly. "I never thought you two would be together."
"No one thought it, which was why it was such a secret in the first place," Aurora replied mistaking Ginny's joke for seriousness. "I hope you are not mad at me."
"No! Why would you think that? I mean, the 'rumor' of your engagement with Malfoy had caused a big problem. What would it be like if it were true? I am not about to loose a great friend because some crazed girls are who are in love with Malfoy decided to hunt you down!"
"Aw Ginny, you are so sweet! Harry really is missing out if he doesn't notice you." Ginny glared at Aurora. The moment she is back, she teases me about Harry. Well, at least she doesn't do that right in front of Harry.
"Well back to clothing. The magazine that we chose the dresses from were from top designers," Ginny pointed out defending Harry and Malfoy's choice of clothing for the occasion.
"They are fashionable, but that's are the catalogues that Draco's mother looks at. Personally, I do not like their wedding dress."
"I know for certain your dress was NOT chosen out of a catalogue or anything. Harry only gave me a picture of the design." Ginny dug through her portfolio that was renamed "Aurora's Wedding" and fetched the picture out. "I think Harry mentioned something about getting it custom made." Aurora looked at the picture in awe for a few moments before breaking into a laugh.
"This feels so weird! Draco and I are getting married, yet the name commonly heard is Harry's. Well, when you get married Gin, Draco and I will plan it so what Harry did for us will be repaid." Ginny had to laugh along as well.
"Yes, it is weird! Oh well, I know I am not going to plan my owning wedding so you and Hermione can battle out the right to plan Harry and . . ." Ginny choked when she discovered Aurora's insinuation. "Hey wait a minute! Who said I would be marrying Harry?" Aurora merely shrugged. Though when she turned her back, a well-aimed pillow hit her head.
"Oh, you did not just send a pillow at my head Ginny!" Aurora threatened with a smile. The numerous pillow fights the two friends had were famous for the duration. On an average day, the fight can last a half an hour, but today was not an ordinary day. The joy of planning a wedding without any more mysteries was a cathartic effect, but the stored up energy must be exercised somewhere.
After fighting for nearly 2 hours, a ruffled owl, many flying feathers, and a few friendly curses and hexes, Ginny and Aurora had decided to continue their wedding planning. This meant going to the various shops again. First stop was to check on the bridesmaids' dresses, which were finished the day before, and then Aurora must help Ginny choose the maid of honor dress. To top off that, the two ladies still needed to get something for the men in the ceremony. This proved to be difficult since neither Ginny nor Aurora knew who would be the groomsmen and best man. (But Harry seemed to be the best candidate in Aurora's mind and secretly in Ginny's as well. Then she wouldn't have to dance with someone she didn't know well.)
"Come on Aurora, we have to meet the guys in a bit," Ginny rushed when the girls had finished their furious wand-waving efforts to clean the room.
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Meanwhile in the Malfoy Mansion . . .
"WHAT?" shouted the mistress of the Malfoy manor. The paper she held in her hand was thrown across the drawing room. The headline was "Malfoy Heir to Marry the Youngest Weasley?" Being the current Queen-like figure in the Malfoy clan, Narcissa Malfoy must keep up the current news and rumors circling about featuring her family.
The newest edition of this certain tabloid didn't settle well with the older Malfoy. The picture inside wasn't one with Draco and Ginny getting cozy – thank goodness – but it was one of Aurora putting a wedding dress in front of Ginny.
"Oh why are you doing this to me?" Narcissa grumbled. It was valid to say Narcissa chose Aurora as her successor. The Malfoys needed an independent girl to brighten up the usually boring aristocratic life; however, the excitement Narcissa expected was not an uncomfortable encounter with the tabloids, not to mention raging Weasleys.
To make matters worse, the article decided to make the presumption that Narcissa's dear successor was to marry the wizarding society's Golden Boy – Harry Potter. This is another sign of bad news since the sources say Ginny Weasley fancies Harry Potter; not to mention this was confirmed by Draco's endless taunts about Ginny and Harry while at Hogwarts and Aurora's shouts of frustration about her clueless friends.
Oh bother, this is not good, Narcissa Malfoy said massaging her temple. Another crisis to take care of . . . Her previous outburst for the unauthorized announcement of the engagement of Draco and Aurora had earned the Malfoy Queen respect among the media. Merlin's beard! The last news about Aurora and Draco had meant bad consequences for Aurora, what is going to happen to the poor Weasley girl??
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Omni's Rambles:
I will just stop here! After a 4-hour marathon of typing this chapter up, I think I deserve a break. My next update might not be the next Saturday since school is getting more hectic and of course, there is track (groan).
Thanks Yous:
Pineapplehead: I was going to write the wedding, it was just a dilemma of writing in this fic, or have a sequel. From what it looks like right now, there might not be a sequel. I am going to make everything as one story – so much for the 10 to 12 chapter lengths. ^^
Gily: I think FF.net did the funny thing – when they don't show the newly updated chapter. But as you read this, all your question would be answered so yeah . . .
Aindel: Could you just e-mail everything?? I am sorry and didn't e-mail you to ask for more. School hasn't been nice and being accident-prone doesn't go well with a tight schedule either. ^^
Vesha: THANKS!!
Female Fred: Don't cry, there will be some H/G! I promise, though fluff isn't my strong point. With the new problem, I think there will definitely be more H/G!
Ella-Wood: Which wedding do you mean? D/A or H/G?
Punkin: Your wish will be fulfilled in probably the next chapter. Instead of getting yelled at by only Ginny, it might be the entire female population in the Weasley clan and possible even Narcissa, though she might focus on Draco. ^^
The Dragon Guardian of the Sea: Another reason I didn't send the note is because I couldn't get the link to it . . . And you are a genius. Congratulations, you are the first person that guessed that! (among very few people.)
Gin(): Am I planning anything for Harry and Ginny? Of course I am! If I didn't, why are the main characters Ginny and Harry?
DarkHorse: Is that good that you are giggling like mad?
Sara Lee: I might do a fluffy H/G part though no guarantees on its quality. ^^ Fluffyness in my e-mail only means my hair is fluffy.
Kitty: Yay!! And a smiley right back at ya! =P
marajade3081: So I have one person who didn't see it coming . . . at least the time I spent on trying to make this unpredictable did work for some people! ^^
Melzie Potter: Oh no, no kissing so soon yet. One reason is for the purpose of the plot, and the other is because I am trying to push it back. Never have written about a kiss, besides kisses make me squirmy half the time. ^^
SilverMoon: Mushiness probably will come later. ^^ And got any ideas for making things mushy?
Viva: Good idea . . .
Nia 88: Right on the dot! Tis actually a Draco and Aurora wedding. ^^
SailorChibi: I think I may drag the wedding back a bit. There must be some H/G action before I hit the end.
Silver Witch: Hmm, maybe, but doesn't that plan get old?
Well, thanks for all the reviews! 19 is close enough to 20 . . . not that I am complaining. I am happy I got so many positive feedbacks. And see? Now I am prolonging the story. With so many help for ideas, this is getting to be a lot longer. And no worries, more mischief will happen. No H/G fic is good without the good ol' Weasley family!
Thanks for all the reviews (again) and I hope to read some more soon! (Yeah, but ego is getting somewhat big . . . need to work on that. But nothing a couple of history tests and rigorous practice won't do.)
Love you all,
Omni