Epilogue 1 (the sad one)
Epilogue 1 (the sad one)
Ron and Hermione Weasley stood before an assembly of family and friends reciting their marriage vows. It was late summer and the Hogwarts grounds were covered in sprays of white flowers. Hermione looked absolutely radiant with her flowing white gown and standing beside her husband. They had no attendants stand up for them, both remembering back to similar moment almost a year ago when their best friend witnessed their blessed union. It didn't seem right to have somebody standing there now.
"…and now I pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may now kiss the bride," the minister announced to the couple embracing before him. Ron had a head start.
"We're pros at this by now, aren't we," Ron whispered into Hermione's mouth. She grinned and playfully swatted him on the arm with her bouquet.
After the ceremony the happy couple was inundated with well wishers.
"Congratulations, my dear sister," Ginny smiled while hugging Hermione. "It feels right calling you that."
"Harry confessed to us that he told you about the wedding," Hermione smiled at Ginny. They were all getting used to talking about Harry without breaking down.
"Hey Gin," Ron greeted his sister while putting his arm around Hermione. "Did you tell her yet?"
"I was just about to before you came, we can do it together now," Hermione replied.
"Tell me what," Ginny said excitedly.
"Well…. I'm going to have a baby." Hermione beamed while revealing their secret.
"Oh, I'm so excited for you. When is it due."
"She's only two months along. You're the first to know," Ron informed his sister. "We didn't think it was wise to inform the parents yet, see as how they think we just got married.
"You did Ron," Hermione glared at her husband.
Ron smiled mischievously at his wife; "You know what I mean."
Ginny watched the happy couple converse with the others. She was extremely happy for them but her heart still ached. Each day was a day of healing.