Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling does, so on and so forth. I do not own "Train Wreck" by Sarah McLachlan. And, again, I don't own "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare.
All of my reviewers once again are thanked.
gaul1: Thank you! It's great to know that you're enjoying the story!
Indiangurl: Oh my God! I wish I saw that show! YAY FOR VIGGO!!! He really beat Johnny Depp? WOW! Hehehe….anyway, after the James and Lily wedding chapter, you'll find out about Sirius and Mel. I can't wait to write that chapter, so if the next one seems rushed, that'll be why.
Harryforeva: Yeah, James rocks. But I think I made it a bit too obvious that they were going to get married. lololol…
BURN THE RUM: Umm, sorry. I still am probably going to use a Dixie Chicks song called "A Home" in the last chapter (hint, or whatever you wanna call it: It's going to be a special double song chapter.). Aragorn sings in the end, just after he gets crowned. He has a nice, voice too (but Pippin's song was better). Have you seen Master and Commander? If not, you may like it, 'cause Billy Boyd is in that, too!
Would your love in all its finery
Tear at the darkness all around me
Until I can feel again
Until I can breathe again
'Cause I'm a train wreck waiting to happen
Waiting for someone to come pick me off the tracks
A wild fire born of frustration
Born of the one love that gets me so high
I've no fear at all
Would your eyes like midnight fireflies
Light up the trenches where my heart lies
Until I can see again
To find my way back again
'Cause I'm a train wreck waiting to happen
Waiting for someone to come pick me off the tracks
A wild fire born of frustration
Born of the one love that gets me so high
I've no fear at all
To fall so deep into you
Lose myself completely
In your sweet embrace
All my pain's erased
From your mouth it's all that I wish
The mercy of your lips just one kiss
Until I can breathe again
So that I can sing again
'Cause I'm a train wreck waiting to happen
Waiting for someone to come pick me off the tracks
A wild fire born of frustration
Born of the one love that gets me so high
I've no fear at all
The lingering sounds of the organ echoed through the majestic halls of the church. Every guest sat with anticipation. Sirius stood at the alter, his heart beating fast. He was about to marry the love of his life – the person he would spend eternity with. Behind him stood James, his best man and Peter. Mel had seemed a little uneasy about having him at their wedding, but she gave in when she saw how much Sirius had wanted him there. The bridesmaids had finished walking down the isle and were standing to the far right of Sirius. Lily winked at him and mouthed, "She looks so beautiful." Then the doors at the end of the isle burst open, and out stepped Melissa and Remus. Since Melissa's father had died, Remus took up the honor of giving her away. Sirius' heart seemed to stop. Tears began to form in his eyes, but his vision remained clear. Oh, his love was breathtaking. And he was the luckiest man in the world.
As Mel walked gracefully down the white path, she smiled at her husband-to-be. It seemed as though her lips refused to be in anything but a smile – it was automatic. She had this intoxicating feeling that she was on some sort of wonder drug. One that could only cause good. Her white, sinuous dress was plain, but extremely elegant. The straps rested on the edges of her shoulders, and moved with her perfectly as she walked. Her train seemed to flow beautifully, as if rippling in the wind. She finally reached the alter and looked Sirius directly in the eye.
"I love you," he mouthed.
"Forever," replied Melissa.
The pastor began the ceremony, yet the lovers couldn't hear. The were in their own wedding, it seemed. Apart from everyone. Then the pastor stopped talking and nodded at Sirius.
He looked into Mel's eyes, and began to recite Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18". Mel smiled brightly and began to softly cry. It was her favorite.
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Though art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date;
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimmed:
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st,
Nor shall death brag thou wand'rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time though grow'st.
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee."
They looked at each other, clearly taken. They slowly breathed the words "I do" to each other. Then they slipped on the rings, which were silver, and had a Celtic engraving across the band. Inside was the inscription "May the wind always be at your back." Then the pastor said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Sirius lifted up his wife's veil, and brought his mouth to hers. Their kiss became a bond, uniting them as one.
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The reception was a blast. Mel and Sirius had decided to use Muggle music, for they both enjoyed it better. The Marauders created uproar when "Paint It Black" played. Though it's not a marriage song, it was their favorite rock song. Melissa and Lily, who wore a flowing midnight blue, thin strapped bridesmaid dress, cried when their favorite songs "My Immortal" and "Travelin' Soldier" came on. They still weren't marriage songs, but they were two of the best ones played that night.
"Hey," said Sirius as he came up behind Mel, when they were able to settle down. "Did you take your potion?"
Melissa winced, but then looked up at her husband. "Yes, last night."
"Do they still they hurt?"
"Of course they do, Love."
"Are you getting more used to it?"
Mel turned away and closed her eyes. "I'll never get used to it, Sirius."
Sirius became quiet. His wife would have to relive terrible pain that he would never know, and he couldn't do anything about it.
"But Sirius, we must not think of such things. It's our wedding!"
"You're right, Mel, and we still need to dance." He held out his hand to her, and she took it.
As they swayed to the slow music, Mel looked over Sirius's shoulder and noticed Remus and James conducting drinking games at a table with a handful of her family. She giggled a little, and flashed a smile so radiant. Sirius looked up, noticing this.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
Mel pointed to the table, the smile still bright.
"Oh, I warned them. Now they're going to get it. Damn, I never should've put Remus in charge of the liquor," Sirius laughed.
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Sirius carried Melissa through the threshold of their hotel doorway. He set her down on the bed, and he sat next to her.
"What a night," he exclaimed.
"My thoughts exactly," said Mel. "But in four months, we'll go through the same thing with James and Lily's wedding." Her eyes sparkled in the dim light.
Sirius couldn't contain himself. He leaned in and kissed Mel very passionately.
"Whoa, settle down," Mel giggled. "We've got the rest of eternity together."
"Eternity isn't long enough," said Sirius, as he kissed her again, and then proceeded to kiss her neck.
And Mel knew exactly what he meant.
A/N: Ok, two more chapters to go! How'd you like Sirius and Mel's wedding?