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A/N:  Hey, here's the wedding chapter, yea!  Now I'm not a minister, so I don't know how wedding's are officially carried out, so if it's not perfect, than I'm sorry, but you'll just have to deal with it.  It's going to be written to the best of my abilities.

Chapter 20

Here come the brides

            Voldemort cackled evilly.

"Tomorrow my loyal death eaters, we have a double wedding."

            Guadalupe froze.  Ginny had no idea he was a death eater.  He hadn't wanted to join in the first place, but his father placed him under the imperius curse and forced him to join the ranks of the death eaters.  Voldemort knew he hadn't joined willingly, but Guadalupe assured him he changed allegiances, and would be loyal to him.  For some reason, Voldemort believed him, and from that day he had done nothing to make him believe otherwise.  The death eaters had a rule that you may join once you are 16, but you do not have to kill anyone or commit any crimes, so to speak, until you are 18.  He didn't know how she would react to the forced union.  If she said no, she would be killed.  He loved her, even though they had only been together for a few weeks.  He himself never considered getting married till he was older, and she had just turned 16 not long ago.  He didn't want her to be tied down to him at such a young age, but he couldn't do anything about it.  He could only hope she wouldn't hate him for doing this to her.

* * * * *

            Back at the castle, Hermione and Draco were both sleeping fitfully.  By the time morning arrived, neither had gotten much sleep.  Waking at 7 o'clock, Hermione decided it was useless to try to sleep anymore, and headed down to the common room with one of her favorite books, "A Midsummer Night's Dream."  She sat there reading for an hour before more people started to wake, and she decided to head to the great hall to get some breakfast. 

"Morning Hermione," came Ginny's sleep riddled voice as she stepped off the stairs and into the common room

"Morning Ginny.  I'm heading to the great hall for some breakfast.  Do you want to come, or were you going to wait for your brother?" 

"I'd rather go with you.  You know Ron.  He'll just eat, or talk about quidditch.  You're a much better conversationalist." She said climbing out of the portrait hole with Hermione. 

"Yeah, I know what you mean, that's what he always does, but we're used to it." She said laughing.

"Oh, something smells good!" Ginny exclaimed as they entered the great hall to see, as always, tables filled with wonderful smelling food. 

"It does smell goo-" she started, but she stopped short at the familiar pain in her left fore-arm.

'Oh no, it's time,' she thought, gripping her arm. 

"What's wrong Hermione?" Ginny asked noticing the look of pain of her face and the way she grabbed her arm.

"I can't tell you, but I have to go.  Don't tell anyone about this, I'll explain later." She said, turning around and leaving the great hall, heading to the infirmary. 

* * * * *

"They are coming.  Prepare yourselves." Voldemort said. 

            A few minutes later, Draco and Hermione appeared, followed a few moments later by Ginny, who screamed upon seeing the death eaters and Voldemort.

"Calm down you foolish girl.  Guadalupe, join her." Voldemort said in annoyance.         

            Deimos quickly took off his mask and moved to Ginny, who immediately moved into his embrace, listening to him as he quickly whispered some things in her ear, no doubt explaining why he was a death eater, and why she was there.

"Now, before the ceremonies, I have a proposition for you Miss Weasley.  It's simple.  You join the illustrious death eaters, and you and your family will be safe.  If not, I kill you and your muggle loving family.  What's your decision?"

"I accept." She said, for what else could she say? 

"Very wise, now come here." He said, motioning her over.  She moved to stand in front of him, held out her left arm, and without showing emotion except for silent tears, was given the ugly dark mark.

"Messrs. Guadalupe and Malfoy, Misses Granger and Weasley.  Will you consent to be wedded to each other?"

            They all nodded.  Hermione grabbed Draco's hand, sharing strength, as Ginny and Deimos did the same. 

"Very good.  Jeffrey, come forward.  Severus, Lucius, and A.J., remain please.  Everyone else, leave." Voldemort commanded, and very quickly, all the others disappeared, leaving the small group.  Voldemort waved his hand, signaling Jeffrey to begin.

"We are gathered here today to join Hermione Granger with Draco Malfoy, and Virginia Weasley with Deimos Guadalupe.  This is a sacred commitment, not to be taken lightly.  It signifies the joining of two people as one, for as long as they live.  To prove the seriousness of life-long commitment, you will repeat after me in saying your vows.  Please join hands, and repeat after me."

            Ginny faced Deimos as they joined hands, and Hermione and Draco did the same.

"This is not a decision to be made lightly.  I will be joined in holy matrimony with you through sickness and in health, through the good and the bad.  Whether rich or poor, till death do us part, I will honor and cherish you for the rest of our lives together."

            All four repeated the vows, and Hermione couldn't help but smile at Draco, regardless of the gravity of the situation.  After all, it's not everyday one gets married. 

"Now for the rings.  The ring is a symbol of the continuous love between a man and woman.  It also represents the unity of your hearts and souls.  If you will take these rings."

            A.J. stepped forward with a pillow that had 3 rings on it.  Hermione picked one of the gold bands for Draco, while Ginny did the same.  Deimos picked up the remaining ring, similar to the one Hermione was currently wearing, except it had a sapphire in place of an emerald.  Voldemort had somehow known that she would not need a ring. 

"Now as you place the ring on their left ring finger, repeat after me.  With this ring, I thee wed."

            They did so.

"May I present Mr. and Mrs. Draco Malfoy, and Mr. and Mrs. Deimos Guadalupe.  Congratulations, you may now kiss the bride."

            Draco gave Hermione a quick kiss on the lips, and Deimos kissed Ginny on the lips before pulling her into a hug.  Sarcastic clapping could be heard from where Voldemort was sitting, observing.

"Congratulations.  Severus, Lucius, A.J.  You are witnesses to this joyous occasion.  Now, get out of my sight, all of you.  And Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy, be sure to write when you're pregnant."  He laughed evilly before all of them disapparated.  

            Upon arrival back at Hogwarts, Draco, Hermione, Ginny, Deimos, A.J. and Snape went straight to Professor Dumbledore's office, where the door opened at their approaching.  Currently it was almost lunchtimeThey went up the spiraling staircase, and were summoned into his office where they all took a seat while he finished writing something and threw it into the fireplace.

"Oh my." Dumbledore sighed, suddenly looking much older than he was.  "Well.  I suppose the first thing to do is extend my congratulations.  I know you may not have wed willingly, but I believe I am correct in saying that you do love one another?"

            The two couples nodded.

"Good.  That makes things easier for you all.  I have taken the liberty of sending a letter to the house elves.  They are currently setting up two rooms for you.  They will be located on the second floor, near the south tower.  The bedrooms will have a bathroom each, and share a common room so that you all may converse with each other, or have friends over.  The rooms will be guarded by Oberon and Titania.  As Miss Granger, I beg your pardon, Mrs. Malfoy undoubtedly knows, they are the King and Queen of faeries from the book 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', by William Shakespeare.  The password is currently Eternal.  I will have to announce something sometime to the student body.  You well know that the students would notice the fact none of you would return to the dorm at night.  I will give you until dinner to prepare yourselves.  I ask you now to write letters to your parents, to let them know.  You will also need to come up with a plausible story to tell your family members."  He said with a wave of his hand.  Parchment and quills materialized in front of them and they began their letters.

"You snuck out of the school and apparated to muggle London before going to a justice of peace where you were married.  I think that seems a plausible story." Snape commented for the first time that evening.

"I agree Severus.  I'm sorry to have kept you waiting here.  You're not expected back till tomorrow afternoon, so you may reside in your quarters for the rest of today.  I'll need to speak with you later." He said as Severus stood up, and via the fireplace, went to his quarters.  Everyone else finished their letters and Dumbledore magically sent them to their respective destinations.

"Now for the rest of you, simply say that you have been meeting with me to discuss the consequences for your actions.  Miss Edwards, you can say you followed them and witnessed their weddings.  You are legally old enough to get married being 16 years old.  Nowhere in the rulebook does it say that students are not allowed to be married.  However, we have never had any married couples, and it is not recommended.  In order to prevent arousing everyone's suspicions, I'm afraid I will have to assign a months worth of detentions to be served with various teachers when needed."

"It's okay Professor Dumbledore, we were expecting that." Draco said. 

"Thank you Mr. Malfoy.  Well, unless there are any questions, I believe you are free to go.  I have also taken the liberty of sending lunch to your common room and I have excused you from today's classes, in order to allow you time to settle in.  You probably want to un-pack your belongings and get settled in.  Now would probably be the best time to go around and explain to anyone you do not want to suddenly find out at dinner, namely teachers and brothers or close friends." Dumbledore sent a pointed look at Ginny and Hermione.  "One last thing before you go; please be sure to use contraceptive spells should you choose to engage in marital activities.  Again, my congratulations, and I will see you in the great hall for dinner."

            His last comment left them all four of them blushing, as they made their way out of his office.

A/N:  Yea, wedding's done!  I hope it didn't suck too badly.  Anyways, next chapter we'll see their new bed-rooms and common room and some teacher and parent reactions.  It'll be up whenever!  Review if you want, it's cool if you don't!