Hey to all! Well here is the next chapter..I am still writing the story,
and I have basically the rest of the story in my head, but it may take a
while to get it out because school is starting on Thursday. So try and be
patient with me! Thanks a bunch!
Chapter 10: Wedding Plans
Christmas soon came and went. Gifts were passed all around, and the day was spent eating, talking, and laughing. Ron invited Lavender, so the day was complete.
The days flew by, then weeks, then months. One day, Harry woke up early. Getting out of bed, and stretching his arms, wearing nothing but a pair of blue plaid boxers, he looked out the window. Something caught his eye. He went downstairs, only to find he was the first one awake. He stepped outside, and knelt down in the dead grass, and touched a few green shoots poking out of the ground. He smiled, stood up, and walked over to a tree nearby. It also had small green buds. This could only mean one thing. It was spring. He went back inside to get Hermoine.
"Hermoine" Harry whispered, gently shaking her, "Wake up."
"Huh? What?" said Hermoine sitting up and rubbing her eyes. "What's going on?"
"There is something you need to see."
"Isn't it a little early?"
"Yes, but I want you to see this." Said Harry.
"Ok" said Hermoine, and Harry took her by the hand and led her out of the room. When they got downstairs, Hermoine asked, "Are we the first ones up?"
"Yes" said Harry, and they stepped outside. "Look at this." He said as he knelt down in the grass. Hermoine knelt down beside him, and he touched the green shoots gently. Hermoine did the same, looking at them with awe and wonder.
"Isn't it amazing? We wizarding people may have great powers, but Mother Nature will always have more." Harry nodded, and took her hand as they stood up. They walked over to the tree, and looked at the buds. "Harry, this is amazing, but I don't understand. Why did you wake me up just to see it?" Harry took her hands in his.
"Don't you see? It's now spring!"
"Yes, but what has that got to do with anything?" said Hermoine, obviously still confused.
"Hermoine, what did you tell me last winter that you wanted to do in the spring?" Hermoine was quiet for a minute, thinking. Suddenly, a huge smile crossed her face.
"We're getting married!" she squealed, "Harry, I love you!" She pulled him into a huge hug, and kissed him.
All this was seen by Molly and Arthur Weasley, from their bedroom window upstairs. "Arthur." Said Molly, "I do believe it's time to get them married!"
"Yes," said Arthur, embracing Molly from behind, "The children are growing up."
Wedding arrangements began the very next day. Harry, who was still in Auror training, talked to the wizards in charge, and they allowed him to leave training a little early each day to plan the wedding. Harry and Hermoine and Ron arranged to have dinner with Albus Dumbledore to ask him if he would act as the "priest" and marry them.
During dinner at the Leaky Cauldron, the trio and Dumbledore reminisced about the "old" days when they were at Hogwarts. Albus admitted that ever since they left, Hogwarts had gotten very quiet. When Harry and Hermoine asked Dumbledore to preside over the wedding, he accepted at once. They told him that Ron would be best man and Ginny would be the Maid of Honor. Hermoine told him that Lavender and Parvarti Patil would be bridesmaids. (a/n-I know Parvarti and Hermoine aren't very close in the books, but lets just pretend..for lack of a better word.) Harry decided that Remus would be the only groomsman, and there would be an empty space where Sirius would be. Dumbledore asked if he should invite old professors. Harry thought about it and said, "McGonagall, Flitwick, Sprout, Hagrid of course, and Snape."
"Severus?" asked Albus raising an eyebrow.
"Yes. I doubt he will come, but, well, it's a friendly gesture." Said Harry. The rest of the dinner went well. They talked more of the wedding, life, and Ron's engagement, which was set undefinently for August.
Upon arriving home, they all went to bed quickly because they had a big day in front of them. Hermoine's parents would be coming, and the bridesmaids, Hermoine, her mother, and Mrs. Weasley would travel to muggle London to be fitted for gowns. Hermoine's Dad, Harry, Ron, Remus, and Mr. Weasley were going to Diagon Ally to be fitted for black dress robes.
By eight o'clock the following morning, everyone was up and rushing about the Burrow. The ate a quick breakfast, and Arthur, Harry, and Hermoine went to get her parents in the car. Once they got to the Granger's, Harry and Hermoine went in while Arthur waited in the car. "Mom? Dad?" yelled Hermoine, once they were inside.
"Up here! We're just finishing getting ready. Be right down!" yelled her Mom from upstairs.
Hermoine and Harry sat down on the couch to wait. Harry was really shaky as it would be the first time he met her parents. Hermoine took his hand to calm him.
Her parents soon walked into the room. Her mom was first, and smiled when she saw them holding hands.
"Hermoine! Hello dear! I've missed you!" said her mom and they hugged. Her dad walked in.
"Hermoine! Hello!" said her dad and they hugged.
"Hello." Said her mom, bringing the attention to Harry.
"Mum, Dad, this is Harry Potter. My fiancé. Harry, this is my mom Helen, and my dad, Richard."
"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Granger."
"Ah Hermoine, the last time we saw you four years ago, you told us you didn't even like any boys. Now you're bringing home you fiancé and we're going shopping for gowns!" said her mom, smiling.
"Yes." Said Hermoine, "We had better get a move on, Arthur is waiting." So they all went out to the car, and introductions were made between Hermoine's parents and Arthur, and the headed for the Burrow.
Upon arriving back, they discovered Remus, Lavender, and Parvarti had arrived. More frantic introductions were made, and they all Flooed to Diagon Ally. Once they were all safely there, Harry and Hermoine kissed goodbye, and the group separated. They guys were headed for Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, and the women were headed for muggle London to find gowns.
Harry, Ron, Remus, Mr. Granger, and Mr. Weasley all headed off to get robes. They were to be black, nice, but elegant at the same time. The men all took turns being sized, and talked about the wedding. They were going to be married in two week's time, in the Great hall at Hogwarts. After they had all been sized, Madam Malkin told them that it would be a couple of hours, as they were a special order, and needed to be made. So, while they were waiting, they all went to the quidditch shop, then to get ice creams.
Meanwhile, the women went out into muggle London. Ms. Granger was a big help, and directed them to the perfect store to find bridal gowns. The bridesmaids were to wear dresses of soft baby blue. The dresses they found were of that color, and were long and full, with criss-crossing straps in the back, showing an open back. They were very beautiful. Molly and Mrs. Granger both got sophisticated dress suits, they were very formal. Finally, for Hermoine's gown. She was very picky in choosing, she wanted it to be perfect. After a long while, she walked out in a gown that awed everyone. The dress came down to the floor, and was very full around the bottom half, it had a small train. As you traveled up her body, the dress was snug against her waist and bust. It showed off her perfect curves beautifully. It was strapless, so she showed some skin. Everyone was amazed, she looked stunning. "It's perfect." Said her shocked mother.
So the girls made their purchases and headed back to the Burrow. They were surprised to find that the men weren't back yet. While they waited, they unpacked their gowns, and Parvarti went home. Hermoine decided she wouldn't show Harry the dress until she walked down the asile. They all showed Helen Granger around the Burrow, and she was amazed to see the dished washing themselves. "Wow, I wish I had this!" she said.
Finally, a half hour later, the guys showed up, loaded with their new robes. "Finally!" said Hermoine, rushing to meet Harry.
"It was a special order, so they had to make them." Said Harry as they sat their stuff down.
"Excuses, Excuses!" laughed Hermoine.
"Honostly!"
"I know. I know, I'm just kidding." Said Hermoine kissing him lightly on the cheek. Lavender stayed for a while longer, then had to go home. Everyone who was left sat around talking, mostly about the wedding. Even though Hermoine had owled her parents often, they still needed caught up on everything. After talking for what seemed like ages, Molly and Mrs. Granger went to fix dinner.
After dinner, Remus, and Harry went outside to talk. They talked about James and Sirius, and what they were about to miss. Remus knew they would be proud, as would Lily, but Harry was still deeply touched by the fact that his own parents and god-father wouldn't be there to see him get married. But Remus assured him that they would be there, if only in spirit. After Harry and Remus had wiped their eyes, and calmed down a bit, Remus Apparated to his house, and promised to return a couple of days before the wedding. Harry, Hermoine, and Arthur took the Granger's home soon after. They were invited to stay, but they insisted they would be to big a bother, so they too, would come back a couple days before the wedding.
Chapter 10: Wedding Plans
Christmas soon came and went. Gifts were passed all around, and the day was spent eating, talking, and laughing. Ron invited Lavender, so the day was complete.
The days flew by, then weeks, then months. One day, Harry woke up early. Getting out of bed, and stretching his arms, wearing nothing but a pair of blue plaid boxers, he looked out the window. Something caught his eye. He went downstairs, only to find he was the first one awake. He stepped outside, and knelt down in the dead grass, and touched a few green shoots poking out of the ground. He smiled, stood up, and walked over to a tree nearby. It also had small green buds. This could only mean one thing. It was spring. He went back inside to get Hermoine.
"Hermoine" Harry whispered, gently shaking her, "Wake up."
"Huh? What?" said Hermoine sitting up and rubbing her eyes. "What's going on?"
"There is something you need to see."
"Isn't it a little early?"
"Yes, but I want you to see this." Said Harry.
"Ok" said Hermoine, and Harry took her by the hand and led her out of the room. When they got downstairs, Hermoine asked, "Are we the first ones up?"
"Yes" said Harry, and they stepped outside. "Look at this." He said as he knelt down in the grass. Hermoine knelt down beside him, and he touched the green shoots gently. Hermoine did the same, looking at them with awe and wonder.
"Isn't it amazing? We wizarding people may have great powers, but Mother Nature will always have more." Harry nodded, and took her hand as they stood up. They walked over to the tree, and looked at the buds. "Harry, this is amazing, but I don't understand. Why did you wake me up just to see it?" Harry took her hands in his.
"Don't you see? It's now spring!"
"Yes, but what has that got to do with anything?" said Hermoine, obviously still confused.
"Hermoine, what did you tell me last winter that you wanted to do in the spring?" Hermoine was quiet for a minute, thinking. Suddenly, a huge smile crossed her face.
"We're getting married!" she squealed, "Harry, I love you!" She pulled him into a huge hug, and kissed him.
All this was seen by Molly and Arthur Weasley, from their bedroom window upstairs. "Arthur." Said Molly, "I do believe it's time to get them married!"
"Yes," said Arthur, embracing Molly from behind, "The children are growing up."
Wedding arrangements began the very next day. Harry, who was still in Auror training, talked to the wizards in charge, and they allowed him to leave training a little early each day to plan the wedding. Harry and Hermoine and Ron arranged to have dinner with Albus Dumbledore to ask him if he would act as the "priest" and marry them.
During dinner at the Leaky Cauldron, the trio and Dumbledore reminisced about the "old" days when they were at Hogwarts. Albus admitted that ever since they left, Hogwarts had gotten very quiet. When Harry and Hermoine asked Dumbledore to preside over the wedding, he accepted at once. They told him that Ron would be best man and Ginny would be the Maid of Honor. Hermoine told him that Lavender and Parvarti Patil would be bridesmaids. (a/n-I know Parvarti and Hermoine aren't very close in the books, but lets just pretend..for lack of a better word.) Harry decided that Remus would be the only groomsman, and there would be an empty space where Sirius would be. Dumbledore asked if he should invite old professors. Harry thought about it and said, "McGonagall, Flitwick, Sprout, Hagrid of course, and Snape."
"Severus?" asked Albus raising an eyebrow.
"Yes. I doubt he will come, but, well, it's a friendly gesture." Said Harry. The rest of the dinner went well. They talked more of the wedding, life, and Ron's engagement, which was set undefinently for August.
Upon arriving home, they all went to bed quickly because they had a big day in front of them. Hermoine's parents would be coming, and the bridesmaids, Hermoine, her mother, and Mrs. Weasley would travel to muggle London to be fitted for gowns. Hermoine's Dad, Harry, Ron, Remus, and Mr. Weasley were going to Diagon Ally to be fitted for black dress robes.
By eight o'clock the following morning, everyone was up and rushing about the Burrow. The ate a quick breakfast, and Arthur, Harry, and Hermoine went to get her parents in the car. Once they got to the Granger's, Harry and Hermoine went in while Arthur waited in the car. "Mom? Dad?" yelled Hermoine, once they were inside.
"Up here! We're just finishing getting ready. Be right down!" yelled her Mom from upstairs.
Hermoine and Harry sat down on the couch to wait. Harry was really shaky as it would be the first time he met her parents. Hermoine took his hand to calm him.
Her parents soon walked into the room. Her mom was first, and smiled when she saw them holding hands.
"Hermoine! Hello dear! I've missed you!" said her mom and they hugged. Her dad walked in.
"Hermoine! Hello!" said her dad and they hugged.
"Hello." Said her mom, bringing the attention to Harry.
"Mum, Dad, this is Harry Potter. My fiancé. Harry, this is my mom Helen, and my dad, Richard."
"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Granger."
"Ah Hermoine, the last time we saw you four years ago, you told us you didn't even like any boys. Now you're bringing home you fiancé and we're going shopping for gowns!" said her mom, smiling.
"Yes." Said Hermoine, "We had better get a move on, Arthur is waiting." So they all went out to the car, and introductions were made between Hermoine's parents and Arthur, and the headed for the Burrow.
Upon arriving back, they discovered Remus, Lavender, and Parvarti had arrived. More frantic introductions were made, and they all Flooed to Diagon Ally. Once they were all safely there, Harry and Hermoine kissed goodbye, and the group separated. They guys were headed for Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, and the women were headed for muggle London to find gowns.
Harry, Ron, Remus, Mr. Granger, and Mr. Weasley all headed off to get robes. They were to be black, nice, but elegant at the same time. The men all took turns being sized, and talked about the wedding. They were going to be married in two week's time, in the Great hall at Hogwarts. After they had all been sized, Madam Malkin told them that it would be a couple of hours, as they were a special order, and needed to be made. So, while they were waiting, they all went to the quidditch shop, then to get ice creams.
Meanwhile, the women went out into muggle London. Ms. Granger was a big help, and directed them to the perfect store to find bridal gowns. The bridesmaids were to wear dresses of soft baby blue. The dresses they found were of that color, and were long and full, with criss-crossing straps in the back, showing an open back. They were very beautiful. Molly and Mrs. Granger both got sophisticated dress suits, they were very formal. Finally, for Hermoine's gown. She was very picky in choosing, she wanted it to be perfect. After a long while, she walked out in a gown that awed everyone. The dress came down to the floor, and was very full around the bottom half, it had a small train. As you traveled up her body, the dress was snug against her waist and bust. It showed off her perfect curves beautifully. It was strapless, so she showed some skin. Everyone was amazed, she looked stunning. "It's perfect." Said her shocked mother.
So the girls made their purchases and headed back to the Burrow. They were surprised to find that the men weren't back yet. While they waited, they unpacked their gowns, and Parvarti went home. Hermoine decided she wouldn't show Harry the dress until she walked down the asile. They all showed Helen Granger around the Burrow, and she was amazed to see the dished washing themselves. "Wow, I wish I had this!" she said.
Finally, a half hour later, the guys showed up, loaded with their new robes. "Finally!" said Hermoine, rushing to meet Harry.
"It was a special order, so they had to make them." Said Harry as they sat their stuff down.
"Excuses, Excuses!" laughed Hermoine.
"Honostly!"
"I know. I know, I'm just kidding." Said Hermoine kissing him lightly on the cheek. Lavender stayed for a while longer, then had to go home. Everyone who was left sat around talking, mostly about the wedding. Even though Hermoine had owled her parents often, they still needed caught up on everything. After talking for what seemed like ages, Molly and Mrs. Granger went to fix dinner.
After dinner, Remus, and Harry went outside to talk. They talked about James and Sirius, and what they were about to miss. Remus knew they would be proud, as would Lily, but Harry was still deeply touched by the fact that his own parents and god-father wouldn't be there to see him get married. But Remus assured him that they would be there, if only in spirit. After Harry and Remus had wiped their eyes, and calmed down a bit, Remus Apparated to his house, and promised to return a couple of days before the wedding. Harry, Hermoine, and Arthur took the Granger's home soon after. They were invited to stay, but they insisted they would be to big a bother, so they too, would come back a couple days before the wedding.