To all my reviewers, I luv ya, guys. I really feel loved here.
Child-of the-Dawn: Well, Uray can take that. He should be used to it anyway with those sisters. Lol
Petriebird18: I have to say it again: Your reaction to that song-challenge was great. And it got me working. The Albus and Minerva-Soundtrack should be up by this weekend, so you and all the others get lots of material. Lol…Actually, there won't be a honeymoon in this story, but since I have a whole universe in my mind, there should be more to come – maybe even a honeymoon. Although, in a honeymoon-story I would have the cuteness dripping from my comp and somehow he doesn't seem to like that. Lol. So I just assume, they go back to fight two days later or so.
Aeryn Alexander: Thanks. As I said, I don't like things that are exactly the way millions of others do it, and I love Vivaldi and it's a winter wedding after all, so the dress should follow this a little.
PrincessWitch: Go, write your paper. What do you think I am doing? Ooops. I'm not writing my paper right now…never mind. Lol
Chapter 7: "Shall we Dance""Who gives this woman away to be married?" the priest asked.
Two voices answered "I, her sister, do." And "I, her brother, do."
The wedding couple shot around in surprise. But, Uray and Peri only stood there, regal and proud, and gave them a slight nod.
So, the priest went on "There are many things in this world. Hate and distrust, power and war, greed and arrogance. They seem to be the things we are surrounded with now. There are also humility and moderation, peace and serenity. Things, we strive for. But the strongest things in this world are still love and happiness. And today, we are gathered here to witness and share a strong love. A devotion that goes beyond the elements of our world, even beyond the magic we know. We are here to witness the joining of two people, two hearts.
"I ask you, Albus Dumbledore, do you take this woman, Minerva Athena Minuet McGonagall, as your lawful wedded wife? To love and to cherish, to shelter and to protect, to support and to stay faithful to into eternity?"
Albus swallowed and looked at his bride. How could he not vow all this? "I do." He answered.
The priest turned to Minerva: "I ask you, Minerva Athena Minuet McGonagall, do you take this man, Albus Dumbledore, as your lawful wedded husband. To love and to cherish, to shelter and to protect, to support and to stay faithful to into eternity?"
Tears of happiness were running down her cheeks. What a question, of course she would. "I do."
"After you have vowed to stay together as long as you shall live, exchange these rings as a sign for your eternal commitment. Like those rings, your love shall have no end."
With that Arabella came close carrying a velvet-cushion that held two plain platinum wedding bands. Minerva took the larger one and placed it on Albus' hand. He then took remaining one, slipped it on her finger and pressed a gentle kiss on it.
Only with effort they broke their loving gaze and turned back to the priest, still holding both hands. The minister smiled approvingly and gave the final lines of the ceremony. "Now, with the powers vested in me, I declare you husband and wife." He slyly glanced at Albus "You know, what comes next."
The couple only grinned and shared their first sweet and tender kiss as a married couple as the room erupted in cheers.
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The party was in full swing. After having toasted the newlyweds numerous times, people now stood chatting in groups around the hall. Several couples were on the makeshift dancefloor, waltzing or polkaing. In the middle of them Albus and Minerva Dumbledore were locked in each others arms.
They thoroughly enjoyed their wedding reception. It was a lovely event. After the intimate ceremony the room was now alight and filled with chatter, laughter and music. Both were giddily happy.
Close by Peri was just changing partners from her brother to Andrew Potter.
Minerva watched them thoughtfully.
"What is on your mind, my love?" Albus asked.
Minerva snapped out of her reverie "I was thinking about Peri and Andy over there. They look good together, don't they?"
"Are you planning on matchmaking?"
"Oh, no," she laughed, "I'm a lot of things, but insane is not among them. I certainly won't meddle with other people's lives. Especially, if one of the people is a seer."
"That makes secret plans rather difficult to keep a secret, I assume. But do you like the idea of them?"
"I do. They do look good together and Andy is a good man. I like him. But still, I won't intervene. Besides, it wouldn't be necessary. I am sure, they will do perfectly well on their own."
Albus nodded in agreement, seeing the other couple happily waltzing away, completely unaware of the world around them.
"And to be perfectly honest with you, I am just glad that Andy keeps her away from Uray. When I saw them earlier, they were whispering conspiratorially all the time. Knowing those two, that made me nervous."
"Why is that?," he was taken aback.
"I have been involved in way too many of their pranks, not to be scared of what they could come up with. And it's the season after all."
Dumbledore turned her face to him "My dear wife, why don't you stop worrying about your brother and your sister and their possible love lives and start concentrating on your husband instead. I must say, I feel neglected here." He teased.
Minerva grinned "Can't have that, can we" and kissed him. Then she smiled up at him "I love you, Albus.
He smiled in return "I love you too, my angel. Forever."
They kissed again - In the middle of the dancefloor, with couples whirling around them – they kissed and sealed the vows of love they had made to each other.
A/N: Phew. That was that. Now – one more chappy to go…
Oh and I'm a little depressed (everybody goes on vacation – except me *sniff*), so please, send me a little love and review.