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A/N: Okay, here's Chapter 5. Not much to say, enjoy. Review and vote for my next fanfiction (see previous chapters of this story or SKOL for URL)
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Five -
To Have and To Hold
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The days flew by quickly after Arabella and the Marauder's visit. Soon, it was time for Sirius' wedding and Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, and the other members of the Hogwarts staff (even Snape!) were heading to the gates of Hogwarts to apparate.
" Come now everyone. " Dumbledore ushered them on, " Don't want to be late. " They apparated in pairs. Ron and Hermione first, and Harry and Ginny after them, followed by the rest.
" Harry! " Remus rushed over to him the second they arrived in the lounge of the large church.
" What? " Harry asked.
" Come, quick! Sirius is in an awful tizzy! " He explained, and it was obvious he was trying not to laugh. Harry rolled his eyes.
" I won't be long, love. " He told Ginny, kissing her on the temple and hurrying off after Remus.
" Alright Padfoot, what the hell is the matter? " Harry asked when they were in Sirius changing quarters. Sirius whirled around, his back to the mirror he had just been facing, his eyes wide and his brow knitted in worry. He grabbed Harry's shoulders, staring at him.
" What if I'm doing the wrong thing? " he said suddenly, " What if I ruin her life? " Harry chuckled, Remus just sighed and crossed his arms over his chest.
" Listen to me Sirius. " Harry said firmly, placing a hand on Sirius' shoulder, " You love Arabella. She loves you. You're doing the right thing. I know it, Remus knows it, Arabella knows it, and deep down you know it too. " Sirius relaxed a bit under Harry's grasp, hanging his head. He nodded slowly and gulped audibly.
" Now get a hold of yourself! " Remus told him, " I do NOT feel like dealing with a whiny Marauder! " A smile tugged at Sirius' mouth.
" Okay, men. " Sirius announced, pausing dramatically, " I'm ready. " Harry and Remus rolled their eyes.
" Well, I better go back out. " Harry's eyes sparkled,
" Ginny can't bare to be away from me for to long. " Sirius scoffed and Remus just shook his head. Harry waved and was off to find Ginny.
He spotted her talking with Hermione near the staircase that led to the room where the ceremony would be held. He snuck up quitely behind her and slid his hands around her waist. She jumped slightly, but relaxed when she realized who belonged to the touch. She didn't even have to look up to know it was him. Their bodies fit together like those last two puzzle pieces.
" Is Sirius alright? " Ginny inquired, still not turning around.
" Pre-wedding jitters, nothing out of the ordinary. " Harry chuckled.
" I went to check on Arabella a few moments ago. " Hermione informed them, " Calm as anything. "
" Really? " Ginny looked doubtful.
" Kind of eerie really. " Hermione smiled, " On my wedding day, I was so nervous I was having noticeable seizures! " Ginny giggled at this.
" Well, looks like it's about to start. " Harry gestured towards the staircase and they headed up, Ginny moving to the stay outside the doors, seeing as she was a bridesmaid. Before he went in, Harry stop to examine Ginny's attire. The bridesmaid gown was beautiful. A silk, knee-length, lavender dress with spaghetti straps and matching heels that strapped at the ankle. Laid delicately over her shoulders was a deep violet cloak, and her hair was twisted atop her head in an elegant knot. Hermione stood beside her, dressed in the same way. Harry kissed Ginny's lips and Hermione's cheek before heading in to sit next to Ron in the first row.
Sirius didn't look as much a nervous wreck now. Remus was standing behind him, still muttering calming reassurances in his ear. Harry smiled, then the organ began to play. Sirius noticeably stiffened, then relaxed again when Remus shook his shoulder lightly. Harry turned towards the door in time to see Arabella's niece, Lilah, floating down the aisle, dropping pink, red, and white rose petals here and there. Following her was Hermione, followed by Ginny, followed by Minerva McGonagall, all in the same bridesmaid outfits. Harry winked as he caught Ginny's eye. She smiled and winked back. Once they were finally to the altar, Arabella entered.
On her father's arm, she looked beautiful. Her white dress flowed to the floor, a long train following her as she walked. The dress was off-shoulder, and a white viel covered her face. She carried a bouquet of lilacs and pink carnations. Harry glanced at Sirius, to see he was grinning like mad. ' So somebody finally got him whipped. ' Harry thought, chuckling inwardly.
The music stopped as Arabella and her father reached the altar. Mr. Figg kissed her cheek and took a seat in the first row, beside his wife. Arabella stepped up, to stand next to Sirius.
" We are gathered here today, to join these two young people in holy matrimony. If anyone has any objections, speak now or forever hold your peace. " The priest began. There was a pause. Nobody objected. " Arabella Figg, do you take Sirius to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live? " Arabella smiled beneath her veil.
" I do. "
" Sirius Black, do you take Arabella to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live? "
" I do. " Sirius answered, without the slightest hesitation.
" Well then, as God as my witness, I hereby pronounce you, husband and wife. " Pause. " You may kiss the bride. " Sirius grinned. He lifted her veil and kissed her, hard. She wrapped her arms around his neck and returned is passionately. Cheers and applause broke out. They broke apart, and everyone filed into the lounge for cake and the opening of presents.
" Congratulations Padfoot. " Harry put a hand on Sirius' shoulder. Arabella walked over. " And you to Mrs. Black. "
" I like the way that sounds. " Arabella smiled, kissing Sirius.
" So do I. " Sirius told her.
" Sorry, but I'm afraid I'll have to steal him away. " Ginny said, taking Harry's arm. Sirius grinned wickedly.
" Have fun. " he called, laughing.
" What is it love? " Harry asked. Ginny shrugged, and then kissed him deeply. Harry smiled against her lips and responded. They broke apart.
" Is that all? " he asked. She blushes and nodded. " I have no objections. " She slapped him playfully on the arm, giggling.
" Come on! " Ginny exclaimed, " She's about to toss the bouqet! " Harry hurried after her. She worked her way into the group of girls.
" Ready? " Arabella called. She waited a moment before bending down, then back up and tossing her carnations and lilacs high in the air. There were shrieks and a mad rush of females. The guys were standing off to the sides, laughing at their determination. Suddenly, the crowd parted, and the flowers surface, in the hands of none other than a fiery-haired Weasley. By the name of Ginny. She punched her fists in the air triumphantly. Harry smiled and went over, kissed her lightly.
" Hmm...maybe I should take this as a sign. " Harry commented. She looked up at him and nodded.
" Perhaps you should. " Ginny agreed.
*End of Chapter 5*
A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! Took me a bit of time to get it out. I'm thinking of changing the regular updates to twice a week. I'm just trying to decide which days, since it's obvious none of you will be able to stand a week between each post. Remember to review, and vote for my next fanfiction by going to my homepage (see my profile) Also, email (crimsonpunk@hotmail.com) or AIM me (crimsonpunk7) if you have any comments or questions! Thanks, see you in the next chappy!
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A/N: Okay, here's Chapter 5. Not much to say, enjoy. Review and vote for my next fanfiction (see previous chapters of this story or SKOL for URL)
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Five -
To Have and To Hold
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The days flew by quickly after Arabella and the Marauder's visit. Soon, it was time for Sirius' wedding and Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, and the other members of the Hogwarts staff (even Snape!) were heading to the gates of Hogwarts to apparate.
" Come now everyone. " Dumbledore ushered them on, " Don't want to be late. " They apparated in pairs. Ron and Hermione first, and Harry and Ginny after them, followed by the rest.
" Harry! " Remus rushed over to him the second they arrived in the lounge of the large church.
" What? " Harry asked.
" Come, quick! Sirius is in an awful tizzy! " He explained, and it was obvious he was trying not to laugh. Harry rolled his eyes.
" I won't be long, love. " He told Ginny, kissing her on the temple and hurrying off after Remus.
" Alright Padfoot, what the hell is the matter? " Harry asked when they were in Sirius changing quarters. Sirius whirled around, his back to the mirror he had just been facing, his eyes wide and his brow knitted in worry. He grabbed Harry's shoulders, staring at him.
" What if I'm doing the wrong thing? " he said suddenly, " What if I ruin her life? " Harry chuckled, Remus just sighed and crossed his arms over his chest.
" Listen to me Sirius. " Harry said firmly, placing a hand on Sirius' shoulder, " You love Arabella. She loves you. You're doing the right thing. I know it, Remus knows it, Arabella knows it, and deep down you know it too. " Sirius relaxed a bit under Harry's grasp, hanging his head. He nodded slowly and gulped audibly.
" Now get a hold of yourself! " Remus told him, " I do NOT feel like dealing with a whiny Marauder! " A smile tugged at Sirius' mouth.
" Okay, men. " Sirius announced, pausing dramatically, " I'm ready. " Harry and Remus rolled their eyes.
" Well, I better go back out. " Harry's eyes sparkled,
" Ginny can't bare to be away from me for to long. " Sirius scoffed and Remus just shook his head. Harry waved and was off to find Ginny.
He spotted her talking with Hermione near the staircase that led to the room where the ceremony would be held. He snuck up quitely behind her and slid his hands around her waist. She jumped slightly, but relaxed when she realized who belonged to the touch. She didn't even have to look up to know it was him. Their bodies fit together like those last two puzzle pieces.
" Is Sirius alright? " Ginny inquired, still not turning around.
" Pre-wedding jitters, nothing out of the ordinary. " Harry chuckled.
" I went to check on Arabella a few moments ago. " Hermione informed them, " Calm as anything. "
" Really? " Ginny looked doubtful.
" Kind of eerie really. " Hermione smiled, " On my wedding day, I was so nervous I was having noticeable seizures! " Ginny giggled at this.
" Well, looks like it's about to start. " Harry gestured towards the staircase and they headed up, Ginny moving to the stay outside the doors, seeing as she was a bridesmaid. Before he went in, Harry stop to examine Ginny's attire. The bridesmaid gown was beautiful. A silk, knee-length, lavender dress with spaghetti straps and matching heels that strapped at the ankle. Laid delicately over her shoulders was a deep violet cloak, and her hair was twisted atop her head in an elegant knot. Hermione stood beside her, dressed in the same way. Harry kissed Ginny's lips and Hermione's cheek before heading in to sit next to Ron in the first row.
Sirius didn't look as much a nervous wreck now. Remus was standing behind him, still muttering calming reassurances in his ear. Harry smiled, then the organ began to play. Sirius noticeably stiffened, then relaxed again when Remus shook his shoulder lightly. Harry turned towards the door in time to see Arabella's niece, Lilah, floating down the aisle, dropping pink, red, and white rose petals here and there. Following her was Hermione, followed by Ginny, followed by Minerva McGonagall, all in the same bridesmaid outfits. Harry winked as he caught Ginny's eye. She smiled and winked back. Once they were finally to the altar, Arabella entered.
On her father's arm, she looked beautiful. Her white dress flowed to the floor, a long train following her as she walked. The dress was off-shoulder, and a white viel covered her face. She carried a bouquet of lilacs and pink carnations. Harry glanced at Sirius, to see he was grinning like mad. ' So somebody finally got him whipped. ' Harry thought, chuckling inwardly.
The music stopped as Arabella and her father reached the altar. Mr. Figg kissed her cheek and took a seat in the first row, beside his wife. Arabella stepped up, to stand next to Sirius.
" We are gathered here today, to join these two young people in holy matrimony. If anyone has any objections, speak now or forever hold your peace. " The priest began. There was a pause. Nobody objected. " Arabella Figg, do you take Sirius to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live? " Arabella smiled beneath her veil.
" I do. "
" Sirius Black, do you take Arabella to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live? "
" I do. " Sirius answered, without the slightest hesitation.
" Well then, as God as my witness, I hereby pronounce you, husband and wife. " Pause. " You may kiss the bride. " Sirius grinned. He lifted her veil and kissed her, hard. She wrapped her arms around his neck and returned is passionately. Cheers and applause broke out. They broke apart, and everyone filed into the lounge for cake and the opening of presents.
" Congratulations Padfoot. " Harry put a hand on Sirius' shoulder. Arabella walked over. " And you to Mrs. Black. "
" I like the way that sounds. " Arabella smiled, kissing Sirius.
" So do I. " Sirius told her.
" Sorry, but I'm afraid I'll have to steal him away. " Ginny said, taking Harry's arm. Sirius grinned wickedly.
" Have fun. " he called, laughing.
" What is it love? " Harry asked. Ginny shrugged, and then kissed him deeply. Harry smiled against her lips and responded. They broke apart.
" Is that all? " he asked. She blushes and nodded. " I have no objections. " She slapped him playfully on the arm, giggling.
" Come on! " Ginny exclaimed, " She's about to toss the bouqet! " Harry hurried after her. She worked her way into the group of girls.
" Ready? " Arabella called. She waited a moment before bending down, then back up and tossing her carnations and lilacs high in the air. There were shrieks and a mad rush of females. The guys were standing off to the sides, laughing at their determination. Suddenly, the crowd parted, and the flowers surface, in the hands of none other than a fiery-haired Weasley. By the name of Ginny. She punched her fists in the air triumphantly. Harry smiled and went over, kissed her lightly.
" Hmm...maybe I should take this as a sign. " Harry commented. She looked up at him and nodded.
" Perhaps you should. " Ginny agreed.
*End of Chapter 5*
A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! Took me a bit of time to get it out. I'm thinking of changing the regular updates to twice a week. I'm just trying to decide which days, since it's obvious none of you will be able to stand a week between each post. Remember to review, and vote for my next fanfiction by going to my homepage (see my profile) Also, email (crimsonpunk@hotmail.com) or AIM me (crimsonpunk7) if you have any comments or questions! Thanks, see you in the next chappy!
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