Disclaimer: These characters are owned by J.K. Rowling. I'm going to steal them for awhile though. I really just want Fred and George; but I had to steal others as well. I'll return them all back to her after I am done (except for maybe George and Fred), after all she needs them for book six.

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Chapter 8 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

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It was Saturday, everyone was eagerly awaiting the wedding this afternoon. At the burrow George's family was gathered around the breakfast table. They were talking about the upcoming nuptials. It was to be an exciting day. Or at least everyone assumed.

George slowly got out of bed, he wanted to prolong this morning, everything would change today. He would either be a happily married man or a broken hearted idiot. He knew if he lost Hermione it would be his own fault. He heard his family downstairs and decided he wanted to be alone. He got dressed quickly and snuck out the second story bedroom window. He walked to the pond and sat at the waters edge. The sun had risen about an hour ago and there were still drops of dew sprinkling the landscape. It reminded him of diamonds glittering in the sun. Then of course that reminded him of the diamond ring he had given to Hermione for their engagement. He hung his head in shame.

Is this a private party, or can anyone join?

George swung his head around to see Harry and Ron standing there.

Hello Harry, hello Ron, what can I do for you this fine morning?

We have a message for you.

Well spit it out Ron. It's probably just another well wisher anyway.

Actually it's from Hermione. Harry you tell him.

George lifted his head. He wasn't sure if he wanted to hear what she had to say but knew he had to. He looked at Harry and waited for him to continue.

Harry cleared his throat.

Hermione said that she has made a decision and wanted to speak to you at 11:00. She wants to know if you can make it.

George nodded. He knew what she was going to say anyway. It's not like it would be a surprise when she told him to sod off. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry and Ron left George to his thoughts and went to rejoin the Weasleys. George watched them walk away. It was only 8:00 he knew that he wasn't supposed to see Hermione for a few more hours so he apparated to the church at which they were to be married. When he arrived he noticed that everything had been set up already. The flowers were adorning the pews and the altar. The aisle was draped in white silk. Hermione had planned this wedding down to the last detail. He was more than happy to make this the day that she would never forget. He sat down in a pew, laid his head upon his arms and let the tears fall.

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Flashback

"Hermione," George said.

She turned around and his breath caught in his chest. She was standing at their spot. It was a small lake just outside of Hogwarts boundaries. Her long dark hair was illuminated by the sun. She was wearing a long sundress; but the wind had molded it to her figure. She was smiling. To him she looked like a goddess.

He walked toward this vision. He knew he was not worthy to be in her presence; but he also could not bear to stay away. When he reached her side, he grasped her hand and tuned her face towards his. He captured her lips in a sensual kiss. They clung to each other for several moments until he gently pulled away. He then lowered himself to the ground supported by just one knee. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a black velvet box. He opened it up to show her a gorgeous diamond ring. She lifted her hands to her face. Shock was written across her features.

George began to speak.

"Hermione, I came here with a prepared speech to woo you to accept my proposal; but it seems that once I saw you I forgot. So I will just speak from my heart. I love you. I know I don't deserve you; but I need you. Please accept this ring, and vow to be my wife until the end of time."

Tears were streaming down both Hermione's face and George's as well. She grabbed his hand and lifted him to her. She whispered something in his ear, and held out her left hand. He slipped the ring onto her finger and embraced her once again.

End Flashback

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George was still crying when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see who interrupted his thoughts and saw the meddlesome old wizard that knew everything but told no one.

Professor Dumbledore, nice to see you; but aren't you a little early? The wedding doesn't start for a few hours.

Mr. Weasley, you and Ms. Granger will have a happy marriage.

I'm afraid you may be mistaken professor. You see I was an arse and Hermione knows. She called off the wedding but I hope that she reconsidered.

Mr. Weasley, I have watched you grow from a gawky 11 year old to the fine young man that you are today. I have laughed many a times because of you and your brother. During your 7th year, you made a mistake. 3 years later you are trying to rectify this. If I know Ms. Granger she will be here this afternoon. I am looking forward to officiating.

Dumbledore stood up and left George with his thoughts. He hoped that Dumbledore was right. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

It was soon time to meet with Hermione. George stood and apparated to their apartment. Yesterday he left her to think about everything. He hoped that she had chosen to forgive him.

Hermione was sitting on the couch waiting for George to show. She still wasn't sure what she was going to do this afternoon; but she needed to see him one last time.

There was a knock on the door and Hermione went to the door and opened it. What she saw surprised her. George was standing there looking defeated. Her heart went out to him; she knew then that she would marry him.

George come in.

Hello Hermione. Look I would rather not waste your time. I know that you don't want to marry me anymore. That's ok. If I were you I wouldn't forgive myself either. I hope one day we can start over. I love you Hermione. I will never stop. If it's any consolation I will never forgive myself either.

Hermione just stood there in shock. George took this as a sign of agreement and began to walk away. She couldn't believe that he was giving up so easily. After everything she had seen in his journal last night, she thought that he would never stop fighting.

She grabbed him by the shoulder, turned him around and punched him in the face. She didn't know who was more shocked him or her. She then began to yell at him.

George Weasley you prat. It would serve you right if I don't marry you today. I was going to give you answer; but now I think I will make you suffer. Go to the church. I may be there and I may not. But you will never know unless you go there.

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George stood up still in shock from Hermione punching him and apparated back to the church. He was sure she wasn't going to show now. She was probably just trying to get him back for everything he had done. He was honestly surprised that she hadn't hurt him more. He however had no choice. He needed to stay there and see this through. He got down on his knees and began to pray to god. After he was done he noted the time and went to get ready. Harry, Ron and Fred were already back there. Everyone began to get ready. No one asked if Hermione would be there. They had just assumed that since George was here that she would be too.

No one asked how he had received his black eye either.

Hey George, nice eye. Want me to fix that for you?

No Harry. I deserve this. I just hope she shows.

What? I thought, I mean, we are here getting ready. You still don't know if she's going to show.

George shook his head dejectedly.

No idea boys, but I'm hoping for the best.

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Soon the four of them took their places at the front of the church. Everyone had been seated and was waiting expectantly for Hermione to arrive. The sounds of Pachelbel's Canon began and everyone turned to see Parvati Patil walk up the aisle. She refused to make eye contact so he still did not know if Hermione was there or not. Next came Ginny, Hermione maid of honor. George raised a questioning eye to her and she shrugged her shoulders indicating that she knew nothing more than he did. Everyone knew the time, place, and date of the wedding. The only thing no one knew was if the bride would show or not.

Pachelbel's Canon was soon replaced by the wedding march. George took a deep breath, straightened his shoulders and turned to watch for the woman he loved.

Everyone in the church stood each craning their necks, trying to get a glimpse of Hermione. Soon there whispers throughout the church. Everyone wanted to know where the bride was, why she hadn't showed up yet?

When the organist had finished the wedding march and still there was still no Hermione,

George turned to look at Dumbledore. He didn't want all assembled to see the tears rolling down his face.

After a few minutes the whispers still hadn't stopped and George turned to tell all that the wedding had been cancelled. When he turned around he was surprised to see that his mother was rushing to the back of the church.

He whispered to Fred.

Where is she going?

Fred just shrugged his shoulders and watched as his mother came back in a smile plastered on her face. She waved her hand and the organist once again began playing the wedding march.

George watched as Hermione began to move up the aisle.

She looked beautiful to him.

She was wearing the wedding robes that his mother had worn years before. Hear hair was interlaces with white roses and was flowing down her back. The most noticeable thing though was that she had been in tears.

When he saw this, George couldn't wait any longer and rushed to her side.

Hermione what's wrong? Why are you crying?

I thought I would be too late George. The car broke down, and I couldn't find a taxi. Oh George I knew you would have thought that I was going to stand you up.

I couldn't even apparate, seeing as I was in the middle of muggle London.

No worries my love, I was just about to send everyone home; but I had no intentions of leaving until you showed up. Even if it took a life time.

George took Hermione's hand in his and the pair made their way toward professor Dumbledore.

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George nodded to Dumbledore.

Friends, Family and honored guests, we are here to celebrate the union of Hermione Granger and George Weasley..........