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I know it took me a while, but I can only write when I'm in a certain mood and lets just say, that feeling doesn't come up a lot.
Chapter 4: the wedding
It was the morning of the wedding. The couple's fear of rain had disappeared the moment that they looked out of the window. The sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the bright blue sky. Opening a window and a soft, but steady breeze could be felt, cooling the summer air.
Sirius and Remus had decided to ignore the tradition of spending their last night before the wedding apart. They had missed each other the previous 2 nights, during their bachelor party's, and couldn't even stand the idea of another night apart.
Remus stood in front the bedroom window. Looking at the men and women in the garden, who were busy making the final arrangements for the wedding. Sirius walked towards him and, from behind, wrapped his long and strong arms around the slim form of Remus.
"Good morning love" Sirius said, nuzzling Remus' hair.
Remus leaned back, resting his head on Sirius' shoulder. "Good morning indeed. I can't believe that it's finally happening"
Sirius kissed the top of his head. "You happy?" He muttered.
"More than anything. Are you?"
"Hmmm, yes"
"Good, I hope you don't have second thoughts."
"Never. I have what I want, you."
Remus turned around in Sirius arms, facing him. "I love you"
"Love you too." They indulged in a long passionate kiss, which would have let to more if one of house elves hadn't interrupted.
"Ihh, sorry I interrupted sirs. But master Relius had asked me to see if you were awake. He told me to remind you that there is a wedding in less than 3 hours and that he needed a word with the both of you"
"Thank you, Bikki. Please tell my father that we will be down in a minute." Remus told the house elf with the kindest voice he could manage after being interrupted so abruptly.
"Yes sir" Bikki left as fast as she could leaving the soon to be married couple alone, once again.
"I guess we should get dressed then" Sirius said in disappointed voice.
"I guess. But remember, same time next morning, we will be off in some tropical place. Alone, naked and married." Remus winked his eyebrows seductively.
"If that is where we are going. I still can't believe that we let James arrange the honeymoon. He won't even tell us what to wear."
"Padfoot, I really don't think that we will wearing that much. Besides James' wanted to give us something special for the wedding. I think that we will get more than enough magical toasters already"
~*~
They got dressed in a hurry, the wedding robes and everything would be put on later, and went downstairs to one of the living quarters that Relius Lupin liked to spend the most time in. He was there, sitting in a big chair closest to the window. Next to him on the table stood a cup of steaming tea, going slowly cold. He seemed to be engrossed by the morning copy of the daily prophet, because he didn't notice the boys entering.
"Good morning, father"
At last he noticed them. He putted down the prophet and gave them both a big smile. "Good morning, boys. Did you both sleep well?"
"Just fine" Sirius answered.
"Fine father, you wanted to talk with the both of us?"
Sirius and Remus sat down on a couch nearby Relius. They snuggled a bit, Sirius' arms around Remus' waist and Remus' head resting on his shoulder.
"Ah yes, I just got an owl from Dumbledore. He'll be here in 30 minutes, I thought it would be best that you two at least looked responsible." Relius tried to look stern, but he couldn't help smiling. He was just so happy that his son had found someone who loved him, as much as this young, black haired prankster did. He was afraid that after the bite, Remus would never experience the joy of being in love, like he had experienced with his beloved Victoria.
"Us, not looking responsible, impossible." Sirius joked. When Sirius first met Relius he was very uncomfortable around him. He looked very much like his fiancé, but he had something that his lover did not have, or at least had not developed it just yet. Relius radiated power. In every movement he made, every word he said, every gesture he presented, you felt that this was a man with great power and with great wisdom. He was very much like Dumbledore in that way. But Relius had tried hard to make Sirius comfortable and they were now at a point that Sirius saw Relius as a second father.
~*~
It was an hour before the ceremony would start. Most of the guests had arrived and were chatting happily among themselves. Sirius' parents were trying very hard to convince one of his uncles not to get drunk until the reception. While Orion and Emily were a bit wary about their only son marrying a werewolf, they soon saw how happy they were together and had given the boys their blessing. Both of his sisters had proclaimed it as adorable, but after being attacked by hundred of feather pillows they had decided against ever saying that again.
Remus and Sirius were in different parts of the mansions, getting ready for wedding. Remus was in his room, accompanied by Lily and the fashion designer who had designed his wedding robe. The designer was a famous Italian witch, who was delighted to have been chosen to design the wedding robes, for what was considered the wedding of the year.
"Remus, I know that you are nervous, but could you please stand still for one second!" Francesca said, with a thick Italian accent. Remus stopped pacing around and looked at her with a shy apologetic smile. "Sorry." Francesca immediately resumed her work at perfecting her robe at Remus' waist. It has been this way for the past half hour. Francesca doing as much as possible in little time, while Remus kept pacing in the living area of his private quarters.
Finally Lily decided that it couldn't go on this way any longer. "Francesca could you leave us for a minute?" She left in a hurry, but not without complaining them that there was too much to do and to little time to do it.
"Remus, what's wrong?"
"Nothing" But he said it to fast for anyone to believe.
"Come on Remus I know you. The pacing, the fidgeting, you're not getting cold feet are you?"
"Me? No!"
"Than what is IT!!"
"I told y-" But he stopped when he saw the *look* on Lily's face. He had only seen her use it a couple of times and all of them had been directed to James. Remus was convinced that she was practising the look, for any future children. Remus knew that when Lily gave you that look, you better do what she says.
Remus said down on the near by couch, Lily sat next to him. "It's just. I'm not sure why I'm acting this way. It's not cold feet. I love Sirius and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I guess that.that up until this point a part of me was convinced that Sirius didn't really love me. That he was going to turn around screaming and leave me. I really thought that, but that-. I guess that I'm finally realizing that he loves me."
Remus looked Lily straight in her emerald eyes. "He really loves me."
Lily hugged Remus and whispered in his ear; "Yes he does."
~*~
Sirius was quiet. Unusual quiet. James and Peter looked at each other with worry. Their friend had never been this quiet. Normally speaking Sirius Black was the definition exuberant, but this wasn't a normal situation. James took the initiative.
"Alright spill it mate. What's going on with you?" Sirius looked surprised. He had forgotten that his friends were there. Sirius realized that he had to get his feelings of his chest, but he didn't know where to start. So he started with the feelings so obvious for the open eye.
"Remus is just so perfect, you know. Merlin, I can get lost in those eyes of his for hours. And his hair, it's so soft. It's like silk and it contains every shade of brown you can think of. He has the most amazing smile. People say I have a winning smile, but by gods they apparently had never seen his. He's so smart. Sometimes I don't understand why he studies so much. Even if he would read it only once, he would still be in top of every class. But he is so cute when he studies.
Suddenly he looked up with big eyes smiling sheepishly. "Don't you let him know used the C-word" he warned James and Peter." "He's got the biggest heart I've ever seen. He's hilarious and witty. He's got every teacher in this school wrapped around his little finger. He came up half the prank we did and he has only been in detention twice."
Then came the hard part.
"He's so loyal and he always thinks of us before him. He. he finds us more important than him. Finds everyone more important than him."
Sirius slummed in his chair, his broad hands covering his eyes. "Oh gods, Remy is so insecure of himself. He sees himself as worthless. No matter what I say, no matter how many times I say otherwise, he just doesn't believe me. Every time that I say that he is beautiful, he just gives me a crooked grin and a look that screams that he doesn't believe a word I say. I tell him that I love at least 5 times a day and he's still not fully convinced that I love him."
Peter looked flabbergasted. He stood and watched, as James took Sirius in his arms, not knowing what do.
"I'm so scared James. So scared that he is going to hurt himself. What happens when thinks life is to much handle, that he can't take it anymore?"
"Then you'll still be there." James replied. "Whatever happens, I know that you'll be there for him. With you by his side, he can handle whatever life throws at him. He can handle his pain. I'm convinced of that."
Sirius nodded his tear stroked face. "Yeah, you're right Jamie. I'll make sure that he is going to be happy. I'll make sure that no one is ever going to hurt him."
~*~
The guests consisting of friends, schoolmates and family had taken their seats. The white benches that they sat on had been decorated with white and red roses, symbolising their love and friendship. There was a white carpet, covered with red rose peddles, shaped in a T form. Remus and Sirius would meet each other in middle before walking to the altar, where Dumbledore stood. Happy and honoured to bless this union.
Francesca was finally pleased with the dress robes she had created for Remus and Sirius. Sirius had given her the order, without Remus' knowledge, to make his wedding robe simpler that that of Remus. Sirius wanted Remus to be the centre of attention, the shining star among all. She took her pace in crowd, ready to witness this ceremony.
The orchestra started to play the music, especially composed for the wedding. Dressed in a simple deep red dress robe Peter walked to the cross point, where he met Remilus, who was dressed in a sky blue dress robe. Together they walked to the altar where they parted ways, waiting for the others to join them. Next where the best men. Together James and Refius walked to Dumbledore. James standing next to Peter, Refius next to Remilus.
Remus and Sirius were anxiously waiting. When it was time Remus and Sirius started to walk to each other. All doubt Remus had vanished when he saw Sirius. He was dressed in a simple white wedding robe, with a V shaped neckline and small cream white band around his waist. He looked stunning, but it was not the robes that made him look that way, it was the love radiating from his eyes and smile. Showing Remus his absolute and unconditional love and devotion.
But it was Remus that made everyone gasp and none the least Sirius. Remus was wearing a beautiful wedding robe, consisting of two layers. The first one was a white robe. Above it was a transparent white robe entwined with tiny shiny stones. The long sleeves of layers were hold by waved platinum cord wrapped around his middle finger. The cover robe was open at the front except for a band, somewhat larger than that of Sirius, holding the robe together. Remus was wearing a beautiful white gold necklace with a diamond in the 22 half circles of the necklace. His long golden hair was loosely braided in four braids, two at each side. They came together at the back of his head. Through his hair a white golden cord was woven. It was V shaped at this front head with another diamond in the middle and going back where it ended in two cords hanging above each other.
Sirius was staring at Remus hardly believing that such a beautiful creature wanted to marry him. Only after a nod in the back, did he realise that he had stopped moving all together. When he had reached Remus, he was still lost at words. "You look great Siri." Sirius was finally able to compose himself. "You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen, Remus." Sirius said with such conviction that Remus blushed. He gave him a shy smile. "Are you ready?" Sirius simply nodded and then said, "I love you". "I love you too." Together they walked, hands collapsed, to Dumbledore who was standing below a wooden half circle, which was again woven with white and red roses.
When they arrived the looked in each other's eyes one more time, before facing Albus. Dumbledore began his speech. "Friend and family, we are gathered here to bless the union between these two souls. Marriage is a wonderful thing, but should not be taken lightly. Trouble might emerge, but I believe that with love, commitment and hard work you can overcome all. I certainly believe that to be for the two men standing here today. In all the years that I have known them I have witnessed Remus and Sirius growing from boys to the fine men that they are today. I've had the pleasure to watch their friendship blossom to true love. I am convinced that *together* they can face all.
Before we begin with the vows Remus and Sirius would like to say a few words to each other. They turned, facing each other. Holding both hands, Sirius began. "Remus, you are my friend, my lover, my mate and soon to be my husband. But more than anything you are my soulmate. Whatever life throws at us, whatever will happen I want you to know that I'll always be by your side. I'll always love and protect you."
Sirius gave Remus a peck on the lips before whispering "you can't get rid of me that easily." Which caused for Remus laugh, breaking the tension.
It was Remus' turn now. "Sirius, I love you so much. I never believed that anyone besides my father and brothers could ever love me. And then you came along. You showed me that I was worth to be loved that I deserved to be loved. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more. I want to thank you Sirius, thank you for giving me joy, laughter and love."
Sirius cupped Remus' chin. "You deserve the world Remus."
By now most of the women and some men were struggling to keep a dry face. Mrs Black had given up any hope of making it out of the ceremony with a dry face and was smiling between her tears.
Dumbledore continued. "Sirius please repeat after me. I, Sirius Orion Black take thee Remus Julius Lupin to be my lawfully wedded husband"
"I, Sirius Orion Black take thee Remus Julius Lupin to be my lawfully wedded husband" Said Sirius, looking in Remus' eyes.
"To love, cherish and protect"
"To love, cherish and protect" Sirius repeated
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In this life and beyond"
"In this life and beyond" Sirius said smiling at Remus.
"Remus please repeat after me. I Remus Julius Lupin take thee Sirius Orion Black to be my lawfully wedded husband."
"I Remus Julius Lupin take thee Sirius Orion Black to be my lawfully wedded husband."
"To love, cherish and protect"
"To love, cherish and protect"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In this life and beyond"
"In this life and beyond"
"Remus and Sirius has exchanged vows to each other, promising their eternal love. As a symbol for their love they will exchange rings."
James and Refius gave the plane platinum rings that they had kept to Remus and Sirius.
Sirius carefully placed the ring on Remus' left ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed." Remus did the same. "With this ring I thee wed."
Dumbledore took a soft golden cord and placed them on their joined hands. He gave a tap on the cord and it disappeared in to their hands. "With this cord I bind them. May no man or woman break these apart."
He gave Remus and Sirius his first real smile since the ceremony began. "I now declare you husband and husband."
Remus and Sirius were lost in each other's eyes and did not respond. Albus chuckled and added, "You may kiss now." Remus and Sirius leaned in and gave each other their first kiss as husbands.
I know it took me a while, but I can only write when I'm in a certain mood and lets just say, that feeling doesn't come up a lot.
Chapter 4: the wedding
It was the morning of the wedding. The couple's fear of rain had disappeared the moment that they looked out of the window. The sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the bright blue sky. Opening a window and a soft, but steady breeze could be felt, cooling the summer air.
Sirius and Remus had decided to ignore the tradition of spending their last night before the wedding apart. They had missed each other the previous 2 nights, during their bachelor party's, and couldn't even stand the idea of another night apart.
Remus stood in front the bedroom window. Looking at the men and women in the garden, who were busy making the final arrangements for the wedding. Sirius walked towards him and, from behind, wrapped his long and strong arms around the slim form of Remus.
"Good morning love" Sirius said, nuzzling Remus' hair.
Remus leaned back, resting his head on Sirius' shoulder. "Good morning indeed. I can't believe that it's finally happening"
Sirius kissed the top of his head. "You happy?" He muttered.
"More than anything. Are you?"
"Hmmm, yes"
"Good, I hope you don't have second thoughts."
"Never. I have what I want, you."
Remus turned around in Sirius arms, facing him. "I love you"
"Love you too." They indulged in a long passionate kiss, which would have let to more if one of house elves hadn't interrupted.
"Ihh, sorry I interrupted sirs. But master Relius had asked me to see if you were awake. He told me to remind you that there is a wedding in less than 3 hours and that he needed a word with the both of you"
"Thank you, Bikki. Please tell my father that we will be down in a minute." Remus told the house elf with the kindest voice he could manage after being interrupted so abruptly.
"Yes sir" Bikki left as fast as she could leaving the soon to be married couple alone, once again.
"I guess we should get dressed then" Sirius said in disappointed voice.
"I guess. But remember, same time next morning, we will be off in some tropical place. Alone, naked and married." Remus winked his eyebrows seductively.
"If that is where we are going. I still can't believe that we let James arrange the honeymoon. He won't even tell us what to wear."
"Padfoot, I really don't think that we will wearing that much. Besides James' wanted to give us something special for the wedding. I think that we will get more than enough magical toasters already"
~*~
They got dressed in a hurry, the wedding robes and everything would be put on later, and went downstairs to one of the living quarters that Relius Lupin liked to spend the most time in. He was there, sitting in a big chair closest to the window. Next to him on the table stood a cup of steaming tea, going slowly cold. He seemed to be engrossed by the morning copy of the daily prophet, because he didn't notice the boys entering.
"Good morning, father"
At last he noticed them. He putted down the prophet and gave them both a big smile. "Good morning, boys. Did you both sleep well?"
"Just fine" Sirius answered.
"Fine father, you wanted to talk with the both of us?"
Sirius and Remus sat down on a couch nearby Relius. They snuggled a bit, Sirius' arms around Remus' waist and Remus' head resting on his shoulder.
"Ah yes, I just got an owl from Dumbledore. He'll be here in 30 minutes, I thought it would be best that you two at least looked responsible." Relius tried to look stern, but he couldn't help smiling. He was just so happy that his son had found someone who loved him, as much as this young, black haired prankster did. He was afraid that after the bite, Remus would never experience the joy of being in love, like he had experienced with his beloved Victoria.
"Us, not looking responsible, impossible." Sirius joked. When Sirius first met Relius he was very uncomfortable around him. He looked very much like his fiancé, but he had something that his lover did not have, or at least had not developed it just yet. Relius radiated power. In every movement he made, every word he said, every gesture he presented, you felt that this was a man with great power and with great wisdom. He was very much like Dumbledore in that way. But Relius had tried hard to make Sirius comfortable and they were now at a point that Sirius saw Relius as a second father.
~*~
It was an hour before the ceremony would start. Most of the guests had arrived and were chatting happily among themselves. Sirius' parents were trying very hard to convince one of his uncles not to get drunk until the reception. While Orion and Emily were a bit wary about their only son marrying a werewolf, they soon saw how happy they were together and had given the boys their blessing. Both of his sisters had proclaimed it as adorable, but after being attacked by hundred of feather pillows they had decided against ever saying that again.
Remus and Sirius were in different parts of the mansions, getting ready for wedding. Remus was in his room, accompanied by Lily and the fashion designer who had designed his wedding robe. The designer was a famous Italian witch, who was delighted to have been chosen to design the wedding robes, for what was considered the wedding of the year.
"Remus, I know that you are nervous, but could you please stand still for one second!" Francesca said, with a thick Italian accent. Remus stopped pacing around and looked at her with a shy apologetic smile. "Sorry." Francesca immediately resumed her work at perfecting her robe at Remus' waist. It has been this way for the past half hour. Francesca doing as much as possible in little time, while Remus kept pacing in the living area of his private quarters.
Finally Lily decided that it couldn't go on this way any longer. "Francesca could you leave us for a minute?" She left in a hurry, but not without complaining them that there was too much to do and to little time to do it.
"Remus, what's wrong?"
"Nothing" But he said it to fast for anyone to believe.
"Come on Remus I know you. The pacing, the fidgeting, you're not getting cold feet are you?"
"Me? No!"
"Than what is IT!!"
"I told y-" But he stopped when he saw the *look* on Lily's face. He had only seen her use it a couple of times and all of them had been directed to James. Remus was convinced that she was practising the look, for any future children. Remus knew that when Lily gave you that look, you better do what she says.
Remus said down on the near by couch, Lily sat next to him. "It's just. I'm not sure why I'm acting this way. It's not cold feet. I love Sirius and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I guess that.that up until this point a part of me was convinced that Sirius didn't really love me. That he was going to turn around screaming and leave me. I really thought that, but that-. I guess that I'm finally realizing that he loves me."
Remus looked Lily straight in her emerald eyes. "He really loves me."
Lily hugged Remus and whispered in his ear; "Yes he does."
~*~
Sirius was quiet. Unusual quiet. James and Peter looked at each other with worry. Their friend had never been this quiet. Normally speaking Sirius Black was the definition exuberant, but this wasn't a normal situation. James took the initiative.
"Alright spill it mate. What's going on with you?" Sirius looked surprised. He had forgotten that his friends were there. Sirius realized that he had to get his feelings of his chest, but he didn't know where to start. So he started with the feelings so obvious for the open eye.
"Remus is just so perfect, you know. Merlin, I can get lost in those eyes of his for hours. And his hair, it's so soft. It's like silk and it contains every shade of brown you can think of. He has the most amazing smile. People say I have a winning smile, but by gods they apparently had never seen his. He's so smart. Sometimes I don't understand why he studies so much. Even if he would read it only once, he would still be in top of every class. But he is so cute when he studies.
Suddenly he looked up with big eyes smiling sheepishly. "Don't you let him know used the C-word" he warned James and Peter." "He's got the biggest heart I've ever seen. He's hilarious and witty. He's got every teacher in this school wrapped around his little finger. He came up half the prank we did and he has only been in detention twice."
Then came the hard part.
"He's so loyal and he always thinks of us before him. He. he finds us more important than him. Finds everyone more important than him."
Sirius slummed in his chair, his broad hands covering his eyes. "Oh gods, Remy is so insecure of himself. He sees himself as worthless. No matter what I say, no matter how many times I say otherwise, he just doesn't believe me. Every time that I say that he is beautiful, he just gives me a crooked grin and a look that screams that he doesn't believe a word I say. I tell him that I love at least 5 times a day and he's still not fully convinced that I love him."
Peter looked flabbergasted. He stood and watched, as James took Sirius in his arms, not knowing what do.
"I'm so scared James. So scared that he is going to hurt himself. What happens when thinks life is to much handle, that he can't take it anymore?"
"Then you'll still be there." James replied. "Whatever happens, I know that you'll be there for him. With you by his side, he can handle whatever life throws at him. He can handle his pain. I'm convinced of that."
Sirius nodded his tear stroked face. "Yeah, you're right Jamie. I'll make sure that he is going to be happy. I'll make sure that no one is ever going to hurt him."
~*~
The guests consisting of friends, schoolmates and family had taken their seats. The white benches that they sat on had been decorated with white and red roses, symbolising their love and friendship. There was a white carpet, covered with red rose peddles, shaped in a T form. Remus and Sirius would meet each other in middle before walking to the altar, where Dumbledore stood. Happy and honoured to bless this union.
Francesca was finally pleased with the dress robes she had created for Remus and Sirius. Sirius had given her the order, without Remus' knowledge, to make his wedding robe simpler that that of Remus. Sirius wanted Remus to be the centre of attention, the shining star among all. She took her pace in crowd, ready to witness this ceremony.
The orchestra started to play the music, especially composed for the wedding. Dressed in a simple deep red dress robe Peter walked to the cross point, where he met Remilus, who was dressed in a sky blue dress robe. Together they walked to the altar where they parted ways, waiting for the others to join them. Next where the best men. Together James and Refius walked to Dumbledore. James standing next to Peter, Refius next to Remilus.
Remus and Sirius were anxiously waiting. When it was time Remus and Sirius started to walk to each other. All doubt Remus had vanished when he saw Sirius. He was dressed in a simple white wedding robe, with a V shaped neckline and small cream white band around his waist. He looked stunning, but it was not the robes that made him look that way, it was the love radiating from his eyes and smile. Showing Remus his absolute and unconditional love and devotion.
But it was Remus that made everyone gasp and none the least Sirius. Remus was wearing a beautiful wedding robe, consisting of two layers. The first one was a white robe. Above it was a transparent white robe entwined with tiny shiny stones. The long sleeves of layers were hold by waved platinum cord wrapped around his middle finger. The cover robe was open at the front except for a band, somewhat larger than that of Sirius, holding the robe together. Remus was wearing a beautiful white gold necklace with a diamond in the 22 half circles of the necklace. His long golden hair was loosely braided in four braids, two at each side. They came together at the back of his head. Through his hair a white golden cord was woven. It was V shaped at this front head with another diamond in the middle and going back where it ended in two cords hanging above each other.
Sirius was staring at Remus hardly believing that such a beautiful creature wanted to marry him. Only after a nod in the back, did he realise that he had stopped moving all together. When he had reached Remus, he was still lost at words. "You look great Siri." Sirius was finally able to compose himself. "You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen, Remus." Sirius said with such conviction that Remus blushed. He gave him a shy smile. "Are you ready?" Sirius simply nodded and then said, "I love you". "I love you too." Together they walked, hands collapsed, to Dumbledore who was standing below a wooden half circle, which was again woven with white and red roses.
When they arrived the looked in each other's eyes one more time, before facing Albus. Dumbledore began his speech. "Friend and family, we are gathered here to bless the union between these two souls. Marriage is a wonderful thing, but should not be taken lightly. Trouble might emerge, but I believe that with love, commitment and hard work you can overcome all. I certainly believe that to be for the two men standing here today. In all the years that I have known them I have witnessed Remus and Sirius growing from boys to the fine men that they are today. I've had the pleasure to watch their friendship blossom to true love. I am convinced that *together* they can face all.
Before we begin with the vows Remus and Sirius would like to say a few words to each other. They turned, facing each other. Holding both hands, Sirius began. "Remus, you are my friend, my lover, my mate and soon to be my husband. But more than anything you are my soulmate. Whatever life throws at us, whatever will happen I want you to know that I'll always be by your side. I'll always love and protect you."
Sirius gave Remus a peck on the lips before whispering "you can't get rid of me that easily." Which caused for Remus laugh, breaking the tension.
It was Remus' turn now. "Sirius, I love you so much. I never believed that anyone besides my father and brothers could ever love me. And then you came along. You showed me that I was worth to be loved that I deserved to be loved. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more. I want to thank you Sirius, thank you for giving me joy, laughter and love."
Sirius cupped Remus' chin. "You deserve the world Remus."
By now most of the women and some men were struggling to keep a dry face. Mrs Black had given up any hope of making it out of the ceremony with a dry face and was smiling between her tears.
Dumbledore continued. "Sirius please repeat after me. I, Sirius Orion Black take thee Remus Julius Lupin to be my lawfully wedded husband"
"I, Sirius Orion Black take thee Remus Julius Lupin to be my lawfully wedded husband" Said Sirius, looking in Remus' eyes.
"To love, cherish and protect"
"To love, cherish and protect" Sirius repeated
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In this life and beyond"
"In this life and beyond" Sirius said smiling at Remus.
"Remus please repeat after me. I Remus Julius Lupin take thee Sirius Orion Black to be my lawfully wedded husband."
"I Remus Julius Lupin take thee Sirius Orion Black to be my lawfully wedded husband."
"To love, cherish and protect"
"To love, cherish and protect"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In sickness and in health, for richer and poorer"
"In this life and beyond"
"In this life and beyond"
"Remus and Sirius has exchanged vows to each other, promising their eternal love. As a symbol for their love they will exchange rings."
James and Refius gave the plane platinum rings that they had kept to Remus and Sirius.
Sirius carefully placed the ring on Remus' left ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed." Remus did the same. "With this ring I thee wed."
Dumbledore took a soft golden cord and placed them on their joined hands. He gave a tap on the cord and it disappeared in to their hands. "With this cord I bind them. May no man or woman break these apart."
He gave Remus and Sirius his first real smile since the ceremony began. "I now declare you husband and husband."
Remus and Sirius were lost in each other's eyes and did not respond. Albus chuckled and added, "You may kiss now." Remus and Sirius leaned in and gave each other their first kiss as husbands.
