Harlo pple!!!! Ok ! Wedding chapt is here! Sorri this is only the part 1 but still pls read and review k? Thanks all those hu reviewed. Pls expect grammatical and spelling errors . (Donna! I haven't got a beta reader yet but soon! That's why the grammatical errors! Heehee!) ok, hope you all like this chapt!^__^
Hp-chapt17 [The Wedding -Part 1 Hermione's P.O.V]
" Mam, your silk gloves?"
" Oh yes, thank you Tilda." Hermione said as she slipped it on. The week has come.Hermione was in the grand dressing room in the 12 star church where she was to have her wedding ceremony. She sat infront of the huge mirror, and sighed. She was having this regretful feeling…not the kind you are supposed to have when you're getting married. She should be excited. She sighed yet again. The dressing room was carpeted in a soft pink and decorative dressing panels have been put up for the bride and her bridesmaid to dress in to their clothes for the wedding. The room was huge and air conditioned and the two huge windows at the side were hanging with curtains so magnificient, no one wanted to get near it just in case they dirtied it. Above hung a magnificent Chandelier sparkling in all it's magnificience. In the middle of the room was a couch and a small glass coffee table.Around her, busied Tilda, Emily and her personal servant, Fiona. Emily was putting on her make up. She was already in her champagne coloured Maid of Honour dress and had already slipped on a set of champagne coloured strappy shoes. She sat at a dressing table next to Hermione doing her make up while her personal servant, Fiona twirled her straight hair into magnificient curls and fixed them up with flowers from a nearby table. Hermione was still in her home clothes but she was getting ready, slipping on her silk gloves she went to the dressing panel to change into her wedding gown. As she was changing, Emily was excitedly talking to her.
" Herm ! Isn't this EXCITING! Oh I feel so happy for you Herm!"
" Thanks Em. "
" When's your bridesmaid coming? "
" Soon."
"That's GREAT! I've already saved some flowers for her hair."
And Emily went on and on. Hermione zipped up the zip at the back and stepped out. She was practically shinig from all the jewels embedded in the wedding dress. Her skirt consisted of 5 layers, full of lace and nettings and cotton. The outside was made of silk and it faned out as she twirled around.The outside on her dress was also full of designs decorating the dress in threads of champagne. Her sleeves were puffy and had lace at the ends . Adjusting her gloves , she swept out of the dressing panel. All three of them stared wonderingly at her. Emily was so impressed.
" You look FANTASTIC!!!!!!" She errupted, jumping from her chair and inspecting Hermione all around.
" Do I look okay?" Hermione asked. She felt a bit weird.
" OKAY! OKAY! Herm! Honey, you look FAB! Come! Let me do your hair and you'll look perfect!" Emily said excitedly as she ushered Hermione into the seat infront of the mirror. After a few minutes, Emily had finished fiddeling around with Hemione's hair. She had made Hermione's hair into a twirled bun. She had let a few strands of Hermione's fringe loose and had added a beautiful flowers to her hair and the twirled bun. While Emily was doing her hair, Hermione did her make up. Finishing, Hermione looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled, Emily had done a fantastic job with her hair. She looked……nice!
" Thanks Em! You've been a great help." Hermione said. Emily waved her finger infront of Hermione's face ,smiling.
" I'm not done yet! The final touch!" Emily said and showed Hermione what she still had in her hands. In her hands lay Hermione's wedding veil. It was lace with beautiful lace flowers for the pattern. There was also a few layers of white netting with it and connecting all the pieces was a ring of flowers. Emily gently fixed the veil on to the twirled bun with a few pins . The viel cascaded from the back of her hair to the ground . And she looked stunning. Emily clapped and smiled. Hermione smiled back. Suddenly Tilda ran up,
" Mam, Master Malfoy sent these to you from the other room. " She said as she held out a black velvet box.
" Jewellery…." Hermione murmured.Emily glanced at it ,
" Well, open it!" She said ,excited.Hermione slowly lifted the lid and a sparkling scene met their eyes. Hermione and Emily dropped their jaws. Inside was a set of diamonds. It included a necklace consisting only of diamonds on every chain connecting the neclace and was a design that it drapped Hermione's whole neck!WHOLE NECK! At the sides where a pair of bracelets very similar to the first bracelet Malfoy had given Hermione. Then also at two sides were a pair of dangling diamond earings, easily 4 carots EACH. . Then lastly at the top was a diamond Tiara. The servants even stared at it , full of awe, and like statues. They stood there for a whole minute before Hermione closed her mouth and laid the case on the table.
" Just…just…just tell me….what is that?" Emily stuttered, to overcome by the gift.
" It's a set………of ……jewellery, Em….." Hermione said slowly, overcome by the gift herself. They looked at each other and beamed. Emily was the first to recover. She ran to the case and lifted up the tiara. The tiara glittered in the light.
" Hermione, PLEASE put this on! This is magnificient!" Emily said and she walked over to Hermione and placed the tiara on Hermione's head.Next, Emily draped the necklace on Hermione's neck. It covered her neck ENTIRELY. Hermione slipped on the two bracelets and the diamond earrings. She then turned to Emily, Fiona and Tilda, who were all gaping at her.Hermione was sparkling like anything, with the dress's embedded jewels and her accessories of diamonds……She looked PERFECT!
" Mam! You look wonderful! " Tilda exclaimed, almost fainting.
" Mam! You look just like a princess!" Fiona said, really dropping to the floor. Emily was so happy for Hermione she rushed over to Hermione and hugged her tight. Emily then finshed up her hair and slipped on a necklace and some diamond earrings. She then went to the table and pinned a flower to the side of her dress.She looked marvelous! Then when she was done, a knock sounded at the door.
" Come in! " Hermione said. In came Mrs Weasley and Ginny! Ginny was wearing the champagne coloured bridesmaid dress and strappy shoes and she had on make up. Mrs Weasley was wearing a peach dress with a lace netting with connected to the peach hat she was wearing . They came in and saw Hermione and stopped and stared in awe.
" Hermione! Darling! Is that you!" Mrs Weasley exclaimed as she rushed over and hugged Hermione. Ginny ran over and hugged Hermione too.
"Hermione you look!….you look……I don't know how to describe you! You look so fantastic, there's no word to describe it! " Ginny exclaimed. Then remembering a bag she was holding she gave it to Hermione saying," This is for you and Malfoy, from the Weasley family."
Hermione took it and left it at a nearby table. She then introduced Emily.
" Mrs Weasley, Ginny,this is Emily Malfoy! My Maid of Honour."
Mrs Weasley extended her hand to shake Emily's and they both smiled at each other.
" Emily this is Mrs Weasley and Ginny, they my really close friends since my Hogwarts years." Emily shook both of their hands and beamed.
" Can I get you a drink? Coffee perhaps?" Emily said, being very accomodating.
" Yes thank you very much!" Mrs Weasley said as she sat at a couch nearby. Emily bustled off to get the coffee. Mrs Weasley turned to Hermione who had sat down next to her.
" Hermione! How are you? It's been such a long time! My you've changed!"Mrs Weasley said.
" For the better." Ginny said beaming, " Thanks for the dress Hermione."
" Oh, it 's alright. You look fantastic in it Ginny."
" Thanks."
There was a uneasy silence.After a while, Mrs Weasley asked hesitantly,
" Hermione, you're sure on this whole….marring thing…right?"
Hermione looked away and sighed.
" Yes, Mrs Weasley."
Mrs Weasley nodded understandingly.
" If you need anything, anything at all, you can come to me ok?" Mrs Weasley said as she patted Hermione's hand. Soon Emily bustled back with silver cups full of coffee. She then started a conversation with Ginny while fixing Ginny's hair with flowers and ribbons. Then finally, Emily pinned a flower to the side of Ginny dress and gave her a bouquet of flowers.
" Carry this for the ceremony ok? You look great!" Emily said, passing the bouquet to Ginny.
" Thanks for your help Emily." Ginny said as she went over to Mrs Weasley. Mrs Weasley got up and was about to leave when Hermione asked her something.
" Mrs Weasley, wait. Um…is…is……Ron there?……" Hermione asked timidly. Mrs Weasley smiled.
" He decided to come eventually. Oh yes! Speaking of Ron, he wanted me to give you this!" Mrs Weasley said rumaging around in her handbag. Her hand emerged with a blue velvet case. She passed it to Hermione , patted her shoulder giving Hermione a understanding between them, thanked Emily and went out with Ginny.Emily bustled off outside to get a programme for the wedding ceremony to check everything was perfect and she left the room. Hermione opened the box to find a beautiful silver chain with a silver heart locket with her name on it. In the middle of the heart shone a single diamond. It came with a note, Hermione made sure Emily was out of the room and the servants were far away before reading it, it read:
My dearest Hermione,
Although we can't be together, I still want you to know that Our love is everlasting and this is a special gift from me to save the precious memories we had together, forever. I hope you like it, I love you Hermione.
Ron
A tear dropped onto the letter and Hermione closed her eyes. She knew Ron truly loved her……how could she do this? The letter fluttered to the floor and Hermione almost dropped the case. She dropped slowly onto the carpeted floor and bowed her head. She sobbed quietly and clutched then letter she had picked up from the floor to her heart. She took out the silver necklace and opened the locket. Inside was picture of Ron and Her on their last date. They were at the park after a dinner . She looked lovingly at the picture as the pleasant memories flodded back to her. She closed the locket and read the message at the back : You will be my one and only. She clutched the necklace and her tears came pouring uncontrollably. She knelt on the floor for a few minutes in silence ,crying silently. She soon heard Emily coming and she quickly grabbed a tissue and wiped her tears. She folded the letter and stuffed it into the velvet casing and stuffed it into her handbag. She turned just as Emily was about to tap her on the shoulder. Emily looked at her puzzedly,
" Hermione, are you okay? You look as if you've been crying." Emily asked concernly.
" No, Emily I'm fine.I'm crying?…oh yes crying….erm..uhhh..of…happiness! yes that's it! Happiness, I'm so happy I'm getting married." Hermione said, forcing on a smile. She saw Ron's necklace in her hand ad bit her lip to keep from crying and she clasped the necklace around her neck despite it being covered in diamonds. She then went to sit down on the couch. Just then another knock came from the door. Emily opened it and in came in a old lady dressed elegantly in a light blue dress with a black netting from her light blue hat covering part of her face. She smiled at Emily and said,
" Hi, I'm Gladys Granger, Hermione's grandmother? Is Hermione here?" " Grandma! " Hermione exclaimed jumping from the couch and rushing over to hug Gladys. Gladys hugged her tightly.
" Now how's my favourite granddaughter doing! OH MY WORD, you look STUNNING!" She said standing back from Hermione and looking her up and down. Hermione smiled at her favourite Grandma. She led Gladys to the couch and sat down next to her.
" Coffee? Tea?" Emily asked politely, grinning.
" Tea , thank you! Hermione who is this enchanting girl?"Gladys asked her granddaughter.
" Grand ma, this is Emily, my Maid of Honour! My best friend!" Hermione said smiling. Gladys nodded.
" Ahh….so you're Emily, Hermione's told me so much about you! You don't mind getting me some of those flowers in your hair? they are simply beautiful!" Gladys said beaming at Emily, Emily smiled brightly and rushed out of the room to get the flowers. Hermione knew that Gladys said that just to get rid of Emily. Hermione motioned for the servants out of the room. Soon, Hermione and Gladys were alone. Gladys turned to Hermione.
" Hermione, you are growing up so fast. I'm proud of you."
Hermione smiled . There was a silence before Gladys continued slowly,
" But Hermione, you have to make wise decisions. This wedding, is for life."
Hermione nodded,completely understanding where her Grandmother was getting to.They sat in silence before Gladys asked this again,
" Hermione……….are you sure about this?Marrying Malfoy and all…"
Hermione nodded slowly and answered.
" Yes, Grandma. "
They sat in silence for a moment before Gladys sighed .Saying slowly, she replied,
" Hermione……………you……..you don't have to do this….."
Hermione bit her lip to keep the tears from falling. She sniffed loudly and bent her gaze on a ant climbing up the coffee table.Gladys hugged Hermione as Hermione finally let her tears fall.
" Don't know what my daughter is doing…Hummph! Arranged marriages and all. And I thought I was old fashioned! Huh! Causing my dear granddaughter so much misery…." Gladys said. Hermione sobbed softly.
" I don't know for what reason but anyway…….Hermione…you can always back out, It's your right to marry who ever you want…………….and love." Gladys said. Hermione nodded but kept silent.
" I suppose …..you can't change your mind anymore can you?Nevermind dear….If you wanna talk..grandma is here okay? Don't cry now, it's your wedding day. At least be happy you are finally getting married and won't stay single for the rest of your life!" Gladys said trying to inject humor into the situation. Hermione smiled weakly. Gladys then poked around in her handbag and took out a blue silk hankerchief. She unwrapped the hankercheif and took out a bracelet with a simple ring of tiny crystals. Hermione looked admiringly at it as Gladys clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
" It was mine when I was getting married. They say it was to protect you from harm or something like that. Now I'm giving it to you. Hope you like it. " Gladys said, beaming. Hermione smiled at her Grandma saying,
" Thank you, oh thank you so much grandma.I'll wear it always!" Hermione said, really meaning it.Gladys then remembered something else.She poked around in her handbag again and took out a silver pin in the shape of a sword encrusted with diamonds. She placed it in Hermione's hands .
" I won this in the Hogwarts Duelling chapionships. Won first! Yay! Hope you like it." Gladys said. Hermione beamed. She dried her tears and she managed a smile and hugged her Grandma.
" I love you Grandma."
" Love you too Hermione.Take care ok?"
Gladys sat up and turned to leave and met Emily at the door, holding a bouquet of flowers and she gave it to Gladys.
" Here's the flowers! Hope you like it !I chose the freshest ones around!" Emily said beaming, gave it to Gladys. Gladys smiled and thanked her , looked over her shoulder and winked at Hermione and left the room.
" I really like your Grand mother! She's so cool!" Emily said as she made her way to Hermione. Hermione looked a lot happier. Emily then went to the table and took the largest boquet of flowers and gave it to Hermione.
" This, you will be holding during the ceremony okay?" Emily said happily. Hermione nodded and took the flowers.Tilda and Fiona emerged from outside the room and came in with Hermione's dad, Terrence.
" Hermione…….it's time, the wedding has started.Come." Terrence said. Hermione breathed in the frangrance of the fresh flowers and stood up. She smiled weakly , and let fall a cloth of lace from her veil infront of her face which reached just a little below the chin ,and made her way to the door with Emily , her dress and veil trailing the ground, to walk the aisle to make the most important decision and say the two most important words that might change her life,forever.
Hp-chapt17 [The Wedding -Part 1 Hermione's P.O.V]
" Mam, your silk gloves?"
" Oh yes, thank you Tilda." Hermione said as she slipped it on. The week has come.Hermione was in the grand dressing room in the 12 star church where she was to have her wedding ceremony. She sat infront of the huge mirror, and sighed. She was having this regretful feeling…not the kind you are supposed to have when you're getting married. She should be excited. She sighed yet again. The dressing room was carpeted in a soft pink and decorative dressing panels have been put up for the bride and her bridesmaid to dress in to their clothes for the wedding. The room was huge and air conditioned and the two huge windows at the side were hanging with curtains so magnificient, no one wanted to get near it just in case they dirtied it. Above hung a magnificent Chandelier sparkling in all it's magnificience. In the middle of the room was a couch and a small glass coffee table.Around her, busied Tilda, Emily and her personal servant, Fiona. Emily was putting on her make up. She was already in her champagne coloured Maid of Honour dress and had already slipped on a set of champagne coloured strappy shoes. She sat at a dressing table next to Hermione doing her make up while her personal servant, Fiona twirled her straight hair into magnificient curls and fixed them up with flowers from a nearby table. Hermione was still in her home clothes but she was getting ready, slipping on her silk gloves she went to the dressing panel to change into her wedding gown. As she was changing, Emily was excitedly talking to her.
" Herm ! Isn't this EXCITING! Oh I feel so happy for you Herm!"
" Thanks Em. "
" When's your bridesmaid coming? "
" Soon."
"That's GREAT! I've already saved some flowers for her hair."
And Emily went on and on. Hermione zipped up the zip at the back and stepped out. She was practically shinig from all the jewels embedded in the wedding dress. Her skirt consisted of 5 layers, full of lace and nettings and cotton. The outside was made of silk and it faned out as she twirled around.The outside on her dress was also full of designs decorating the dress in threads of champagne. Her sleeves were puffy and had lace at the ends . Adjusting her gloves , she swept out of the dressing panel. All three of them stared wonderingly at her. Emily was so impressed.
" You look FANTASTIC!!!!!!" She errupted, jumping from her chair and inspecting Hermione all around.
" Do I look okay?" Hermione asked. She felt a bit weird.
" OKAY! OKAY! Herm! Honey, you look FAB! Come! Let me do your hair and you'll look perfect!" Emily said excitedly as she ushered Hermione into the seat infront of the mirror. After a few minutes, Emily had finished fiddeling around with Hemione's hair. She had made Hermione's hair into a twirled bun. She had let a few strands of Hermione's fringe loose and had added a beautiful flowers to her hair and the twirled bun. While Emily was doing her hair, Hermione did her make up. Finishing, Hermione looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled, Emily had done a fantastic job with her hair. She looked……nice!
" Thanks Em! You've been a great help." Hermione said. Emily waved her finger infront of Hermione's face ,smiling.
" I'm not done yet! The final touch!" Emily said and showed Hermione what she still had in her hands. In her hands lay Hermione's wedding veil. It was lace with beautiful lace flowers for the pattern. There was also a few layers of white netting with it and connecting all the pieces was a ring of flowers. Emily gently fixed the veil on to the twirled bun with a few pins . The viel cascaded from the back of her hair to the ground . And she looked stunning. Emily clapped and smiled. Hermione smiled back. Suddenly Tilda ran up,
" Mam, Master Malfoy sent these to you from the other room. " She said as she held out a black velvet box.
" Jewellery…." Hermione murmured.Emily glanced at it ,
" Well, open it!" She said ,excited.Hermione slowly lifted the lid and a sparkling scene met their eyes. Hermione and Emily dropped their jaws. Inside was a set of diamonds. It included a necklace consisting only of diamonds on every chain connecting the neclace and was a design that it drapped Hermione's whole neck!WHOLE NECK! At the sides where a pair of bracelets very similar to the first bracelet Malfoy had given Hermione. Then also at two sides were a pair of dangling diamond earings, easily 4 carots EACH. . Then lastly at the top was a diamond Tiara. The servants even stared at it , full of awe, and like statues. They stood there for a whole minute before Hermione closed her mouth and laid the case on the table.
" Just…just…just tell me….what is that?" Emily stuttered, to overcome by the gift.
" It's a set………of ……jewellery, Em….." Hermione said slowly, overcome by the gift herself. They looked at each other and beamed. Emily was the first to recover. She ran to the case and lifted up the tiara. The tiara glittered in the light.
" Hermione, PLEASE put this on! This is magnificient!" Emily said and she walked over to Hermione and placed the tiara on Hermione's head.Next, Emily draped the necklace on Hermione's neck. It covered her neck ENTIRELY. Hermione slipped on the two bracelets and the diamond earrings. She then turned to Emily, Fiona and Tilda, who were all gaping at her.Hermione was sparkling like anything, with the dress's embedded jewels and her accessories of diamonds……She looked PERFECT!
" Mam! You look wonderful! " Tilda exclaimed, almost fainting.
" Mam! You look just like a princess!" Fiona said, really dropping to the floor. Emily was so happy for Hermione she rushed over to Hermione and hugged her tight. Emily then finshed up her hair and slipped on a necklace and some diamond earrings. She then went to the table and pinned a flower to the side of her dress.She looked marvelous! Then when she was done, a knock sounded at the door.
" Come in! " Hermione said. In came Mrs Weasley and Ginny! Ginny was wearing the champagne coloured bridesmaid dress and strappy shoes and she had on make up. Mrs Weasley was wearing a peach dress with a lace netting with connected to the peach hat she was wearing . They came in and saw Hermione and stopped and stared in awe.
" Hermione! Darling! Is that you!" Mrs Weasley exclaimed as she rushed over and hugged Hermione. Ginny ran over and hugged Hermione too.
"Hermione you look!….you look……I don't know how to describe you! You look so fantastic, there's no word to describe it! " Ginny exclaimed. Then remembering a bag she was holding she gave it to Hermione saying," This is for you and Malfoy, from the Weasley family."
Hermione took it and left it at a nearby table. She then introduced Emily.
" Mrs Weasley, Ginny,this is Emily Malfoy! My Maid of Honour."
Mrs Weasley extended her hand to shake Emily's and they both smiled at each other.
" Emily this is Mrs Weasley and Ginny, they my really close friends since my Hogwarts years." Emily shook both of their hands and beamed.
" Can I get you a drink? Coffee perhaps?" Emily said, being very accomodating.
" Yes thank you very much!" Mrs Weasley said as she sat at a couch nearby. Emily bustled off to get the coffee. Mrs Weasley turned to Hermione who had sat down next to her.
" Hermione! How are you? It's been such a long time! My you've changed!"Mrs Weasley said.
" For the better." Ginny said beaming, " Thanks for the dress Hermione."
" Oh, it 's alright. You look fantastic in it Ginny."
" Thanks."
There was a uneasy silence.After a while, Mrs Weasley asked hesitantly,
" Hermione, you're sure on this whole….marring thing…right?"
Hermione looked away and sighed.
" Yes, Mrs Weasley."
Mrs Weasley nodded understandingly.
" If you need anything, anything at all, you can come to me ok?" Mrs Weasley said as she patted Hermione's hand. Soon Emily bustled back with silver cups full of coffee. She then started a conversation with Ginny while fixing Ginny's hair with flowers and ribbons. Then finally, Emily pinned a flower to the side of Ginny dress and gave her a bouquet of flowers.
" Carry this for the ceremony ok? You look great!" Emily said, passing the bouquet to Ginny.
" Thanks for your help Emily." Ginny said as she went over to Mrs Weasley. Mrs Weasley got up and was about to leave when Hermione asked her something.
" Mrs Weasley, wait. Um…is…is……Ron there?……" Hermione asked timidly. Mrs Weasley smiled.
" He decided to come eventually. Oh yes! Speaking of Ron, he wanted me to give you this!" Mrs Weasley said rumaging around in her handbag. Her hand emerged with a blue velvet case. She passed it to Hermione , patted her shoulder giving Hermione a understanding between them, thanked Emily and went out with Ginny.Emily bustled off outside to get a programme for the wedding ceremony to check everything was perfect and she left the room. Hermione opened the box to find a beautiful silver chain with a silver heart locket with her name on it. In the middle of the heart shone a single diamond. It came with a note, Hermione made sure Emily was out of the room and the servants were far away before reading it, it read:
My dearest Hermione,
Although we can't be together, I still want you to know that Our love is everlasting and this is a special gift from me to save the precious memories we had together, forever. I hope you like it, I love you Hermione.
Ron
A tear dropped onto the letter and Hermione closed her eyes. She knew Ron truly loved her……how could she do this? The letter fluttered to the floor and Hermione almost dropped the case. She dropped slowly onto the carpeted floor and bowed her head. She sobbed quietly and clutched then letter she had picked up from the floor to her heart. She took out the silver necklace and opened the locket. Inside was picture of Ron and Her on their last date. They were at the park after a dinner . She looked lovingly at the picture as the pleasant memories flodded back to her. She closed the locket and read the message at the back : You will be my one and only. She clutched the necklace and her tears came pouring uncontrollably. She knelt on the floor for a few minutes in silence ,crying silently. She soon heard Emily coming and she quickly grabbed a tissue and wiped her tears. She folded the letter and stuffed it into the velvet casing and stuffed it into her handbag. She turned just as Emily was about to tap her on the shoulder. Emily looked at her puzzedly,
" Hermione, are you okay? You look as if you've been crying." Emily asked concernly.
" No, Emily I'm fine.I'm crying?…oh yes crying….erm..uhhh..of…happiness! yes that's it! Happiness, I'm so happy I'm getting married." Hermione said, forcing on a smile. She saw Ron's necklace in her hand ad bit her lip to keep from crying and she clasped the necklace around her neck despite it being covered in diamonds. She then went to sit down on the couch. Just then another knock came from the door. Emily opened it and in came in a old lady dressed elegantly in a light blue dress with a black netting from her light blue hat covering part of her face. She smiled at Emily and said,
" Hi, I'm Gladys Granger, Hermione's grandmother? Is Hermione here?" " Grandma! " Hermione exclaimed jumping from the couch and rushing over to hug Gladys. Gladys hugged her tightly.
" Now how's my favourite granddaughter doing! OH MY WORD, you look STUNNING!" She said standing back from Hermione and looking her up and down. Hermione smiled at her favourite Grandma. She led Gladys to the couch and sat down next to her.
" Coffee? Tea?" Emily asked politely, grinning.
" Tea , thank you! Hermione who is this enchanting girl?"Gladys asked her granddaughter.
" Grand ma, this is Emily, my Maid of Honour! My best friend!" Hermione said smiling. Gladys nodded.
" Ahh….so you're Emily, Hermione's told me so much about you! You don't mind getting me some of those flowers in your hair? they are simply beautiful!" Gladys said beaming at Emily, Emily smiled brightly and rushed out of the room to get the flowers. Hermione knew that Gladys said that just to get rid of Emily. Hermione motioned for the servants out of the room. Soon, Hermione and Gladys were alone. Gladys turned to Hermione.
" Hermione, you are growing up so fast. I'm proud of you."
Hermione smiled . There was a silence before Gladys continued slowly,
" But Hermione, you have to make wise decisions. This wedding, is for life."
Hermione nodded,completely understanding where her Grandmother was getting to.They sat in silence before Gladys asked this again,
" Hermione……….are you sure about this?Marrying Malfoy and all…"
Hermione nodded slowly and answered.
" Yes, Grandma. "
They sat in silence for a moment before Gladys sighed .Saying slowly, she replied,
" Hermione……………you……..you don't have to do this….."
Hermione bit her lip to keep the tears from falling. She sniffed loudly and bent her gaze on a ant climbing up the coffee table.Gladys hugged Hermione as Hermione finally let her tears fall.
" Don't know what my daughter is doing…Hummph! Arranged marriages and all. And I thought I was old fashioned! Huh! Causing my dear granddaughter so much misery…." Gladys said. Hermione sobbed softly.
" I don't know for what reason but anyway…….Hermione…you can always back out, It's your right to marry who ever you want…………….and love." Gladys said. Hermione nodded but kept silent.
" I suppose …..you can't change your mind anymore can you?Nevermind dear….If you wanna talk..grandma is here okay? Don't cry now, it's your wedding day. At least be happy you are finally getting married and won't stay single for the rest of your life!" Gladys said trying to inject humor into the situation. Hermione smiled weakly. Gladys then poked around in her handbag and took out a blue silk hankerchief. She unwrapped the hankercheif and took out a bracelet with a simple ring of tiny crystals. Hermione looked admiringly at it as Gladys clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
" It was mine when I was getting married. They say it was to protect you from harm or something like that. Now I'm giving it to you. Hope you like it. " Gladys said, beaming. Hermione smiled at her Grandma saying,
" Thank you, oh thank you so much grandma.I'll wear it always!" Hermione said, really meaning it.Gladys then remembered something else.She poked around in her handbag again and took out a silver pin in the shape of a sword encrusted with diamonds. She placed it in Hermione's hands .
" I won this in the Hogwarts Duelling chapionships. Won first! Yay! Hope you like it." Gladys said. Hermione beamed. She dried her tears and she managed a smile and hugged her Grandma.
" I love you Grandma."
" Love you too Hermione.Take care ok?"
Gladys sat up and turned to leave and met Emily at the door, holding a bouquet of flowers and she gave it to Gladys.
" Here's the flowers! Hope you like it !I chose the freshest ones around!" Emily said beaming, gave it to Gladys. Gladys smiled and thanked her , looked over her shoulder and winked at Hermione and left the room.
" I really like your Grand mother! She's so cool!" Emily said as she made her way to Hermione. Hermione looked a lot happier. Emily then went to the table and took the largest boquet of flowers and gave it to Hermione.
" This, you will be holding during the ceremony okay?" Emily said happily. Hermione nodded and took the flowers.Tilda and Fiona emerged from outside the room and came in with Hermione's dad, Terrence.
" Hermione…….it's time, the wedding has started.Come." Terrence said. Hermione breathed in the frangrance of the fresh flowers and stood up. She smiled weakly , and let fall a cloth of lace from her veil infront of her face which reached just a little below the chin ,and made her way to the door with Emily , her dress and veil trailing the ground, to walk the aisle to make the most important decision and say the two most important words that might change her life,forever.
