Chapter 36: The Big Day
Tonight it would happen. There were so many emotions, not the least of which was love.
With those thoughts, Ginny found herself putting her final touches on her hair and makeup. Her mother had already visited and cried about losing her baby. Her father was waiting just outside the door to take her to the ceremony.
In front of her was her wedding gift from Draco. It had arrived by owl first thing this morning. It was neither an expensive token, nor a meaningless token. It, in fact, was a simple note that held a declaration of love, which meant more then anything to Ginny. It was more than she could have hoped for four months ago. She would have been happy with polite indifference; instead she had been blessed with love from the enemy.
The note read:
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Ginny, my Dearest:
We did not start on the best of terms. In fact, I was a rather obnoxious prat, and the thought of you being my wife was not even a consideration. Then, my 17th birthday happened and my whole world was turned upside down. You had been chosen for me, I guess this proves the fates do know what they are doing.
No matter, you have taught me to laugh, to feel, to love. While I could love you for that alone, it isn't what I love about you. Rather, I have learned to love you for you; the complete package has made my life fulfilled. I love you for who you are, what you are and who we will become together as wizard and witch.
I love you,
Draco
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She took one last glance in the mirror (which informed her she looked amazing), folded the note and put it under her robes and went to find her father.
He was waiting patiently in the corridor and smiled when she walked out the door.
"You look beautiful, dear. Ready?"
"Yes!"
"Well then, let us begin." He said as he bent to give her a quick kiss on the check.
She held tightly onto her father's arm. He gently guided her down the stairs and out the front door of the Burrow, by the patio and out to the garden. Back to where it had all begun.
Draco was awe struck by the vision in front of him. His Ginny was walking toward him looking exquisite in her warm turquoise robes. Her hair was in ringlets hanging down her back. Her nutmeg eyes were twinkling in joy, and gazing directly at him. She was smiling and his heart warmed at the sight of her.
Draco shuffled his feet. He felt like it was taking forever. He wanted her by his side, period. He once again pulled on his collar, when he felt a nudge from behind. He turned to look into the eyes of his wizard-in-waiting, Percy Weasley. Percy smiled and mouthed "relax" to him. Draco did a cocky half-smile, nodded and turned back to find Ginny and her father almost to him.
She was close enough now that he could see the sheen of tears in her eyes, which only made the love in them sparkle brighter.
Now, Ginny and her father were standing just in front of him and the ceremony was beginning.
All the wizards and witches in attendance drew their wands and pointed them towards the sky.
Dumbledore began the ancient Merlin chant:
"Witches and Wizards call upon the fates of the night to bind these two magical entities together with the blessings of the ancient ones."
All present began to chant:
"Come forth Wizards of old and Witches of Past
Bring forth your ancient magic to this site
Allow this fusion of souls to forever last
Arrive now with the power of the night."
At the end of the chant, every raised wand shot forth a ray of different colored light. The rays of light met in the sky and formed a nighttime rainbow that led to Draco and Ginny and basked them in a golden hue.
At this point, Dumbledore, the officiating wizard, called upon the magical creatures of the night. At his call, a magical, spinning vortex opened above Draco and Ginny. Fairies, Pixies and Sprites flew through and formed a circle around the proceedings, high above in the sky. Once the circle was complete, the creatures began humming in unison and a warm, orange aura surrounded the area, basking all those present in elemental magic.
Dumbledore proceeded with the ceremony. He called forth the magical elements to induce a magical bond for Draco and Ginny. Everyone watched in awe, as every magical bonding is different. The Fairies, Pixies and Sprites, inside the orange aura, conjured their magic for Ginny and Draco.
Draco and Ginny looked down to find their clothes had changed. Ginny was wearing an ecru, empire-waist dress with long sleeves that end in a bell. The dress was floor-length and she no longer had any shoes on. Her head was adorned with a crown of flowers; beautiful light pink, magical starflowers that are only visible at night.
Draco found himself wearing a black T-shirt and a black, white and red kilt. His head was adorned with a glen garry. His legs were covered with knee-high socks.
While they were basking in the shock of the clothes, their bodies were lifting from the ground and rising to the epicenter of the magical circle. They rose slowly, rotating around each other.
Once at the center of the circle, their aura changed from the golden hue to an electric silver and red.
The well-wishers could see that Draco and Ginny were being drawn closer and closer to each other. As they kissed, the night lit up with hundreds of magical fireworks in their bonded colors of red and silver. The night was alive with their love.
Once the magical show was complete, the winged creatures lowered Ginny and Draco back to the ground.
Dumbledore ended the ceremony by asking the gatherers to thank the ancient ones for their blessing and their special magic on this night.
They all complied and the night was dark again.
After everyone had regained their bearings, Mr. Weasley and Dumbledore set about lighting the area with pole lights. The area was lit and heated (it is late October after all) with special charms.
Mrs. Weasley undid her shrinking charms and part of the area was filled with delicately decorated tables piled high with food. Hermione undid her shrinking charm and tables appeared for the guests.
Fred and George snapped their fingers and provided a muggle CD player for music. The night filled with the sounds of "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera. A wooden floor appeared for dancing and was soon filled with couples.
Professor Dumbledore, for his gift, had made a cake for Draco and Ginny. He walked to the only round table and waved his wand. Out of thin air appeared a cake, but hardly a traditional cake (this IS Dumbledore). He had made them a cake in the shape of a Wizard's Hat iced in the color purple with yellow stars.
Draco and Ginny were standing to the side taking in all their friends and family. Draco turned to Ginny and said, "Thank you for all of this." Then, he bent his head and kissed her on the lips. It was a kiss filled with passion, and Ginny enthusiastically responded.
"It is time to cut the cake" Molly Weasley informed the crowd. She motioned for Draco and Ginny to join her and Dumbledore at the cake table. Dumbledore waited for Ginny and Draco to arrive and then cut two pieces from the cake. He levitated those two pieces to the bride and groom. Draco got an evil smirk on his face, picked up the cake and gingerly placed the cake at Ginny's lips. Ginny licked her lips in a sexy, playful way, leaned forward and took a bite of the cake.
"You'll pay for that." Draco assured Ginny. She cocked an eyebrow at him in question, picked up the piece of cake and brought it to his lips. He smirked again and took a bite; only, he made sure he got a finger or two in the bite. He swallowed the cake, but suckled the fingers. He looked Ginny in the eye and saw the flash of desire.
He knew his eyes reflected the same heat. He bestowed her with a cocky grin and laughed out right when she imitated him.
"Ladies and Gentlemen," Fred's voice rang out, "it is time for the couple to share their first dance together. Please put your hands together for Mr. and Mrs. Draco Malfoy."
Ginny took Draco's arm and he led her to the middle of the conjured dance floor. He pulled her around and caught her in his arms. He pulled her close and hugged her to him. He began to move her around as Fred and George started to play their special song. The first chords of "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Michael Bolton began to filter through the night.
Everyone was shocked into silence when Ginny pulled away from Draco, drew her wand and hexed Fred and George.
Ginny Weasley Malfoy had hexed her brothers with the Fairy Tale curse.
George Weasley was now dressed in a pink chiffon dress that was fitted up top and expanded from the waist. He wore a pink, sparkly tiara in his hair, which had been magically lengthened and curled. His feet were adorned in glass slippers and to create the feminine look; his face was adorned with make-up that matched his natural coloring.
His twin, Fred, now was adorned in the Prince Charming motif. His hair had been magically cut and darkened (think Hugh Grant). He was wearing a sharp military-style navy jacket with crisp white linen pants. His hands were covered with matching white gloves.
Ginny then pointed her wand at them again and hexed them with the Happily Ever After curse. George immediately fell into Fred's arms and they began lovingly looking into each other's eyes while dancing around the dance floor, oblivious to everyone else.
Draco doubled over in laughter and the guests soon followed. After Draco wiped the tears from his eyes, he took Ginny back in his arms and pulled her close. He kissed her nose and said, "Mrs. Malfoy, remind me to never, ever piss you off."
They spent the evening dancing with other guests and each other. It was everything a girl could want and Ginny had never been happier.
Meanwhile across the room, three sets of eyes were watching the couple in disgust…
A/N: I do not own Phantom of the Opera or anything to do with Michael Bolton and his music… You guys are great! Love, Lady Brannon