Disclaimer: Only Cara mine
Thanks to:
Jenna: Lol ah but we're all saps really, we just deny it. You've seen them, people sitting there watching romance films with what looks like a surly look but on closer inspection they're really simpering. And thank you, what lovely comments, you made me smile...or simper if you like lol.
Sykoticstalker27: Lmao, sorry didn't mean to get it stuck in your head, I know how annoying that can be. I usually always have 'the Great Escape' theme running around up in my noggin, which kinda sucks lol. I've got to slip in my baby Sirius somewhere, he's just TOO good a character to not write for. I've recently caught myself thinking up scenes for my prequel fic with Sirius and Remus's story. And I totally agree with you, Remus is definitely above those angels lol.
Hp-Azn: Lmao, patience my dear, patience.
Arigazi: Oh my dear, I ALWAYS remember my dreams. I actually had a conversation with a lion in one the other night, it was pretty cool lol. Oh and sorry, I meant lunch (Back tracks to nosey at mistake) bollocks lol. Hmm lets see hotel size. Have you ever been to a restaurant called the Harvester? Well simple put it's very much like a barn only obviously furnished to look tidier. Think about barn size with small rooms then you should just about have it. And I do believe I'll make Sirius turn up but not in such an obvious manner.
Elrohir lover: Aw I didn't mean to make you cry...well ok, maybe a little lol! And I'm glad your friend likes his present, tell him a belated happy birthday from me! Lmao, (Waves kiss mockingly as she munches on some Honeydukes chocolate) Aye that it is lol! Actually the Honeydukes chocolate tastes nasty here, it's got this horrible green stuff in it blaugh!
WEDDING DAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 28 – I belong to you
"You know I reckon my hair clashes with this dress."
Tonks scrutinised her reflection as she stood before the full-length mirror in her Bridesmaids dress. Hermione was just helping Ginny to zip up the back of hers as she looked over.
"Then change it, it's not like it's a difficult thing for you." Nodding the pink-haired girl scrunched up her face until she had short-cropped blonde hair with evergreen streaks in it.
"Better?" She said as she turned around with her arms spread to show off herself entirely. The other two girls grinned and nodded.
Late the night before other guests such as Tonks, Dumbledore, McGonagoll, Snape and many others had arrived in time for the wedding today. The girls and Cara were getting ready in one room whilst the men got ready in another.
Dumbledore was outside helping to instruct the placement of an altar and seats were to go as Mrs Weasley welcomed guests who were only just arriving.
"Has anyone seen Cara?" Ginny asked suddenly when she heard a crash from the bathroom followed by a soft curse. Lifting her skirt slightly the red haired girl made her way to the bathroom where she found Cara on the floor trying to pick up his toothbrush with shaking hands.
She knelt down beside him causing him to look up and grin at her.
"Hey. You look really pretty." He said as the girl returned the smile and helped him with the stuff he'd dropped.
"And you look petrified...you ok?" She asked as they stood. Cara himself was bouncing very slightly on his feet.
"Just excited, I'm getting married today! I'M getting MARRIED!" The grin on his face widened as he continued to bounce until both Ginny and him were hugging as they bounced.
"If you don't hurry up you'll be married in your pyjamas. Get in here and get dressed." Came Hermione's commanding voice from the bedroom. The werewolf practically broke into a run as he came into the room and bounced on the bed where he landed on his knees.
Tonks laughed and joined him on the bed, hocking up her skirt as they began to use it as a trampoline.
"Cara! Tonks! The pair of you get down! You'll ruin your dress and you'll break something." Hermione's hands were on her hips as the two dropped down onto the bed.
"Now you, here." The bushy haired witch said as she smiled at the blonde male. He came up to her where she handed him his marital robes.
"Go get dressed you overgrown mutt." She said affectionately as he smirked and ran back into the bathroom to get ready.
"Inhale...exhale...inhale...exhale." Remus had a hand on Harry's shoulder as he calmly instructed the nervous man.
The animagi took deep breaths, closing his eyes slightly as he tried to relax. He had managed to get his trousers, shirt and boots on when the enormity of the situation had hit him. He didn't regret this, but it was a bit startling.
"Ok," He said finally as he grinned up shakily at his guardian, "I think I'm ok now."
Smiling Remus patted his shoulder as Arthur chuckled in the corner of the room, fully dressed in his best robes.
"I was exactly the same mate...actually if I recall, my best man had to DRAG me out of bed but don't tell Molly." The older Weasley winked at him, which strangely, made him feel better.
Ron, Fred and George were just slipping on their cloaks when they heard a knock at the door. Kingsley stood from his place on the bed and went to open it. Ginny stood smiling on the other side as she waved round at the group.
"Hey, no girls!" Fred called but the girl merely stuck her tongue out at him.
"I just came to get the 'father' of the groom..." A confused look came to her before she shook her head, "The other groom." She finished with a laugh.
"Right well, I'll just be down the hall should anyone need me." Remus said as he clasped Harry's shoulder once more whilst he made his way to the door. Everyone called their goodbyes as he clicked the door closed behind him.
"How's Harry?" Ginny asked as they made their way down the corridor.
"Nervous, but excited. Cara?"
"Something similar, only he's now become the human pogo stick." They both laughed lightly as they knocked on the bedroom door. A call came from within as they stepped over the threshold. Remus looked up and he quite literally felt his breathe stop.
Cara was wearing the white robes from the other day but there were now added accessories. Across his forehead there was a gold Celtic headband that ran all the way around his head like a thin crown but he couldn't see the back as it was tucked under the blonde hair. He had the long tunic and trousers on but this time it was accompanied by a long white velvet cloak with a hood which was pulled up to rest upon Cara's head as the train of it trailed behind him.
It looked as though the girls had put on a slight glimmer of glitter at the top of his cheekbones and this time instead of his wolf necklace resting in the hollow of the younger werewolf's neck there was a white choker that had a small gold pentacle hanging from it.
He was...beautiful.
"Cara..." He said and the blonde gave him a blushing smile before looking down at his feet shyly.
"Isn't he gorgeous?" Tonks said wistfully from the corner of the room where she was dabbing her eyes. Remus nodded and stepped forwards to hug the young man. He pulled back to look at him with a tremendous grin.
"Harry's going to fall in love with you all over again." He said and Cara chuckled.
"I look like a girl." The blonde said with a little wince slipping through his smile and Hermione piped up from the back of the room.
"You look like an Elven Prince Cara, Magickal like the wizards of old."
The young werewolf blushed again as he looked to the clock on the wall.
"Almost time." He whispered and he gave an excited grin to Remus who returned it.
"There that should do it." Harry said as he lowered his wand from his eyes. He'd placed a temporary sight repairment spell on his bad vision so he didn't have to wear his glasses. He folded them up and placed them on the table as he finally pulled on his over-cloak.
He turned back round to see people finishing off the final touches to their clothes whilst he pulled his hair back into a tidy ponytail. He carefully slipped on the ceremonial gold headband that both he and Cara were to wear and he smoothed the green tunic of any wrinkles until finally Dumbledore stepped through the threshold with a smile on his face.
"Show time." He said simply.
The panpipes harmonised over the violins as they played a relaxing folklore tune. A harp added a soft lilting beauty over the top as Harry walked down the aisle that had been made between the two groups of chairs that had been placed in the open field.
Poles had been placed around the area where the marriage was to take place, white ribbons streaming across to the next pole that had bouquets of lilies hanging from the top of them. The sky was a brilliant blue, refreshed after the rain from the day before and the faint sound of the waves on the nearby coastline intermingled with the ancient music that was floating over the happy atmosphere.
Dumbledore stood before him smiling as he finally reached the altar that had been erected for the ceremony. A broom (the old fashioned kind of simple straws and a rickety wooden handle), a white ribbon and a goblet filled with wine sat on the altar behind the old man.
Harry came to stand on his left, turning slightly in preparation for the arrival of Cara. Ron stood behind him, whispering words of encouragement to him, which caused him to smile.
Looking out into the crowd he smiled at The Weasleys who were remaining seated. Mrs Weasley was already dabbing her eyes as Arthur patted her hand winking up at the animagi. Looking further round a wide grin spread over his face, as he saw not only the Hengehill friends sitting in the crowd but also the Gryffindors from his years at Hogwarts. Dean Thomas waved over at him as Seamus comforted a happily sobbing Lavender Brown. Harry turned to look at Ron who smiled back.
"Surprise." The red head whispered as Harry's own grin widened considerably.
Suddenly the tempo of the music changed, the harp began to play lightly over the violins. A song old and ancient began to weave itself into the atmosphere and he looked round to find the bridesmaids and groomsmen making their way up the aisle.
Fred had Ginny's arm linked in his as they slowly made their way up the aisle, the red-headed woman carrying a small bunch of white lilies in her arms as she winked over at the raven-haired male.
Following behind them George had Tonk's arm in his but he had to resist laughing as she tripped slightly on her skirt for the third time as they made their way over. Harry smiled at them as they reached the front and went to their respectable sides, Fred and George behind him, Ginny and Tonks on the right.
Hermione was next down the aisle with her arm linked in with Bill's. They both smiled over at the groom who watched them happily. Hermione kissed his cheek as they reached the front and they both moved to their sides.
Finally it was time and a black-haired woman in a lilac dress moved to stand beside the musicians. Softly she began to sing, her voice filling the air over the music.
/O môr henion I dhû:
Ely siriar, él sila/
Harry looked up as the witnesses all stood. Remus turned the corner and there Cara was with his arm linked in the older werewolf's. The animagi's breath caught in his throat as he watched the angelic being that was his fiancé made his way down the aisle.
/Ai! Aníron Undómiel
Tiro! Êl eria e môr/
Peridot green eyes met autumn gold ones as they held one another's gaze. The white cloak trailed behind Cara in the same manner of a Kings and the midday sun flashed on the gold band that rested upon the blonde's brow.
/I 'lîr en êl luitha 'uren
Ai! Aníron.../
Cara felt a small smile touch his lips as he and Remus moved to the front amongst the slight whisperings of enchanted awe floating quietly over his ears. They stopped just before Dumbledore and Harry where Remus kissed the blonde's cheek. He slipped his arm out of the young blonde's and moved back to sit beside Mr and Mrs Weasley. He smirked a little as the woman was fluttering her hand in front of her face to stop the tear flow.
Cara turned so that both he and Harry were now facing one another a foot apart. He reached up and pulled down the white hood of his cloak slowly, never taking his eyes off of his mate's. Dumbledore smiled at them before addressing the crowd.
"Please be seated." There was a wave of shuffling movement as everyone settled themselves back into their chairs, simpering up at the couple.
"We are gathered here today to bear witness to the union of Harry James Potter and Cara Adonis Faolan both of whom wish to unite their bodies and spirits in perfect love and perfect trust. As we stand between the worlds, they wish to acknowledge their undying love and share in the extension of the Great mystery. The Ritual site has been properly prepared for the rite of both this Handfasting and marriage, so mote it be."
Dumbledore smiled down at the two as they gazed lovingly at one another whilst he continued.
"All who enter here come in perfect love and perfect trust. If anyone feels otherwise let them speak now or forever hold their peace." A few moments silence was held but no one spoke.
"Then let the Handfasting begin. Please Kneel." Harry and Cara both turned to face the Headmaster and knelt upon the floor. Harry stretched out his right hand as Cara stretched out his left and rested it on top of the animagi's in mid air. Reaching behind him Dumbledore took the white ribbon and tied it around the two men's hands as he lowly chanted.
"You are our Lady with many faces, Our growth our nurturing our love. You are our Lord through the ages, Our Strength our Protection our passion. This cord is a symbol of your union within this magick circle. Each knot represents a blessing."
He tied the final knot and stepped back.
"Please rise and prepare to take your vows." Standing and turning to one another, their hands still tied Harry went first. Swallowing thickly he spoke through the lump that had formed in his throat.
"Cara, before I met you I didn't realise that I wasn't whole, that I was incomplete. But then you walked into my life, a river of autumn leaves falling behind you like it was your very being falling in those shades of red and I felt that space that I didn't even know I had being filled with love in its purest from."
Harry could feel his eyes misting a little and was pretty sure he saw a tear run down the smiling face of his lover but still he continued.
"You've seen me at my worst and at my best, you've seen me at my weakest and you picked me up holding me close to that beautiful heart of yours. I realised at that moment, that one moment back in our first class that I wanted to live a thousand lives with you...that we were predestined whether it was as friends or lovers."
The animagi squeezed the werewolf's hand lightly as he saw another tear make its way down the perfect cheek of his lover and Cara took a deep breath as he prepared to take his vows.
"I've been alone my entire life but a part of me told me to keep going, that something would happen. I dreamed of a love that would make even the most romantic fairy tale seem dull in comparising but I knew that it was impossible...then I met you. My very own Prince."
Harry gave a little laughing grin as the blonde continued.
"You may not have said anything worthy of Shakespeare's sonnets, in fact if I remember correctly you got caught staring at me," A few members of the audience chuckled lightly, "But for me it was a day I'll always remember because I found my soul in you...I found my life."
Smiling to himself for a moment Dumbledore softly called their attention to make then turn to him once more. He turned to pick up the goblet and raised the cup before them.
"As the moon kisses the rain, which waters the soil, which grows the vine, which yields the berry into this cup I ask for the blessings of our Lord and Lady in this Handfasting ritual. May you never thirst."
He raised the goblet to both their lips as they sipped a little and he turned back to place it on in its original place. Then he turned back to them as he clasped both their tied hands in his own.
"Harry James Potter, do you take this man to be your husband, your soulmate and your lover beyond this life?"
"I do." Harry's words were strong and Cara felt his lip tremble very slightly in happiness.
"Cara Adonis Faolan, do you take this man to be your husband, your soulmate and your lover beyond this life?"
"I do." Harry felt his heart swell uncontrollable as he heard the words. Lightly he squeezed the hand in his.
"Then in the name of the God and Goddess Harry and Cara are bonded as one. By the power invested in me I now declare you Husband and husband. You may now share your first kiss in holy matrimony."
The two men turned to one another and kissed passionately as the witnesses clapped, some cheering, some wolf whistling. Their free hands rested upon one another's cheeks as they stroked the smooth skin of their lovers.
Cara was lost in the taste of Harry, his eyes closed while the familiar smell of cinnamon filled his senses as his mate held him closely. He could barely hear the low chuckles from Dumbledore or the loud cheering.
Harry held his husband closer to him, tasting every bit of him until a tap on his shoulder brought him back to the present. Dumbledore was smiling at him as he held up the broom. He handed the rickety object over to Ron who walked back to halfway down the aisle where he carefully placed it on the floor.
"You may now jump the broom!" Dumbledore called and amongst the happy clapping the two newly weds made their way down the aisle. Grinning they ran and hopped over the broom as everyone cheered louder.
They turned to one another again and they were instantly kissing once more. Remus cast a quick spell to make petals fall as everyone clapped harder.
Harry pulled back as he stroked the hair out of his beautiful husband's face. He placed little kisses all over the picturesque features then leant in to whisper into Cara's ear.
"I belong to you."
AN: Yah, whew that took ages to perfect lol.
Thanks to:
Jenna: Lol ah but we're all saps really, we just deny it. You've seen them, people sitting there watching romance films with what looks like a surly look but on closer inspection they're really simpering. And thank you, what lovely comments, you made me smile...or simper if you like lol.
Sykoticstalker27: Lmao, sorry didn't mean to get it stuck in your head, I know how annoying that can be. I usually always have 'the Great Escape' theme running around up in my noggin, which kinda sucks lol. I've got to slip in my baby Sirius somewhere, he's just TOO good a character to not write for. I've recently caught myself thinking up scenes for my prequel fic with Sirius and Remus's story. And I totally agree with you, Remus is definitely above those angels lol.
Hp-Azn: Lmao, patience my dear, patience.
Arigazi: Oh my dear, I ALWAYS remember my dreams. I actually had a conversation with a lion in one the other night, it was pretty cool lol. Oh and sorry, I meant lunch (Back tracks to nosey at mistake) bollocks lol. Hmm lets see hotel size. Have you ever been to a restaurant called the Harvester? Well simple put it's very much like a barn only obviously furnished to look tidier. Think about barn size with small rooms then you should just about have it. And I do believe I'll make Sirius turn up but not in such an obvious manner.
Elrohir lover: Aw I didn't mean to make you cry...well ok, maybe a little lol! And I'm glad your friend likes his present, tell him a belated happy birthday from me! Lmao, (Waves kiss mockingly as she munches on some Honeydukes chocolate) Aye that it is lol! Actually the Honeydukes chocolate tastes nasty here, it's got this horrible green stuff in it blaugh!
WEDDING DAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 28 – I belong to you
"You know I reckon my hair clashes with this dress."
Tonks scrutinised her reflection as she stood before the full-length mirror in her Bridesmaids dress. Hermione was just helping Ginny to zip up the back of hers as she looked over.
"Then change it, it's not like it's a difficult thing for you." Nodding the pink-haired girl scrunched up her face until she had short-cropped blonde hair with evergreen streaks in it.
"Better?" She said as she turned around with her arms spread to show off herself entirely. The other two girls grinned and nodded.
Late the night before other guests such as Tonks, Dumbledore, McGonagoll, Snape and many others had arrived in time for the wedding today. The girls and Cara were getting ready in one room whilst the men got ready in another.
Dumbledore was outside helping to instruct the placement of an altar and seats were to go as Mrs Weasley welcomed guests who were only just arriving.
"Has anyone seen Cara?" Ginny asked suddenly when she heard a crash from the bathroom followed by a soft curse. Lifting her skirt slightly the red haired girl made her way to the bathroom where she found Cara on the floor trying to pick up his toothbrush with shaking hands.
She knelt down beside him causing him to look up and grin at her.
"Hey. You look really pretty." He said as the girl returned the smile and helped him with the stuff he'd dropped.
"And you look petrified...you ok?" She asked as they stood. Cara himself was bouncing very slightly on his feet.
"Just excited, I'm getting married today! I'M getting MARRIED!" The grin on his face widened as he continued to bounce until both Ginny and him were hugging as they bounced.
"If you don't hurry up you'll be married in your pyjamas. Get in here and get dressed." Came Hermione's commanding voice from the bedroom. The werewolf practically broke into a run as he came into the room and bounced on the bed where he landed on his knees.
Tonks laughed and joined him on the bed, hocking up her skirt as they began to use it as a trampoline.
"Cara! Tonks! The pair of you get down! You'll ruin your dress and you'll break something." Hermione's hands were on her hips as the two dropped down onto the bed.
"Now you, here." The bushy haired witch said as she smiled at the blonde male. He came up to her where she handed him his marital robes.
"Go get dressed you overgrown mutt." She said affectionately as he smirked and ran back into the bathroom to get ready.
"Inhale...exhale...inhale...exhale." Remus had a hand on Harry's shoulder as he calmly instructed the nervous man.
The animagi took deep breaths, closing his eyes slightly as he tried to relax. He had managed to get his trousers, shirt and boots on when the enormity of the situation had hit him. He didn't regret this, but it was a bit startling.
"Ok," He said finally as he grinned up shakily at his guardian, "I think I'm ok now."
Smiling Remus patted his shoulder as Arthur chuckled in the corner of the room, fully dressed in his best robes.
"I was exactly the same mate...actually if I recall, my best man had to DRAG me out of bed but don't tell Molly." The older Weasley winked at him, which strangely, made him feel better.
Ron, Fred and George were just slipping on their cloaks when they heard a knock at the door. Kingsley stood from his place on the bed and went to open it. Ginny stood smiling on the other side as she waved round at the group.
"Hey, no girls!" Fred called but the girl merely stuck her tongue out at him.
"I just came to get the 'father' of the groom..." A confused look came to her before she shook her head, "The other groom." She finished with a laugh.
"Right well, I'll just be down the hall should anyone need me." Remus said as he clasped Harry's shoulder once more whilst he made his way to the door. Everyone called their goodbyes as he clicked the door closed behind him.
"How's Harry?" Ginny asked as they made their way down the corridor.
"Nervous, but excited. Cara?"
"Something similar, only he's now become the human pogo stick." They both laughed lightly as they knocked on the bedroom door. A call came from within as they stepped over the threshold. Remus looked up and he quite literally felt his breathe stop.
Cara was wearing the white robes from the other day but there were now added accessories. Across his forehead there was a gold Celtic headband that ran all the way around his head like a thin crown but he couldn't see the back as it was tucked under the blonde hair. He had the long tunic and trousers on but this time it was accompanied by a long white velvet cloak with a hood which was pulled up to rest upon Cara's head as the train of it trailed behind him.
It looked as though the girls had put on a slight glimmer of glitter at the top of his cheekbones and this time instead of his wolf necklace resting in the hollow of the younger werewolf's neck there was a white choker that had a small gold pentacle hanging from it.
He was...beautiful.
"Cara..." He said and the blonde gave him a blushing smile before looking down at his feet shyly.
"Isn't he gorgeous?" Tonks said wistfully from the corner of the room where she was dabbing her eyes. Remus nodded and stepped forwards to hug the young man. He pulled back to look at him with a tremendous grin.
"Harry's going to fall in love with you all over again." He said and Cara chuckled.
"I look like a girl." The blonde said with a little wince slipping through his smile and Hermione piped up from the back of the room.
"You look like an Elven Prince Cara, Magickal like the wizards of old."
The young werewolf blushed again as he looked to the clock on the wall.
"Almost time." He whispered and he gave an excited grin to Remus who returned it.
"There that should do it." Harry said as he lowered his wand from his eyes. He'd placed a temporary sight repairment spell on his bad vision so he didn't have to wear his glasses. He folded them up and placed them on the table as he finally pulled on his over-cloak.
He turned back round to see people finishing off the final touches to their clothes whilst he pulled his hair back into a tidy ponytail. He carefully slipped on the ceremonial gold headband that both he and Cara were to wear and he smoothed the green tunic of any wrinkles until finally Dumbledore stepped through the threshold with a smile on his face.
"Show time." He said simply.
The panpipes harmonised over the violins as they played a relaxing folklore tune. A harp added a soft lilting beauty over the top as Harry walked down the aisle that had been made between the two groups of chairs that had been placed in the open field.
Poles had been placed around the area where the marriage was to take place, white ribbons streaming across to the next pole that had bouquets of lilies hanging from the top of them. The sky was a brilliant blue, refreshed after the rain from the day before and the faint sound of the waves on the nearby coastline intermingled with the ancient music that was floating over the happy atmosphere.
Dumbledore stood before him smiling as he finally reached the altar that had been erected for the ceremony. A broom (the old fashioned kind of simple straws and a rickety wooden handle), a white ribbon and a goblet filled with wine sat on the altar behind the old man.
Harry came to stand on his left, turning slightly in preparation for the arrival of Cara. Ron stood behind him, whispering words of encouragement to him, which caused him to smile.
Looking out into the crowd he smiled at The Weasleys who were remaining seated. Mrs Weasley was already dabbing her eyes as Arthur patted her hand winking up at the animagi. Looking further round a wide grin spread over his face, as he saw not only the Hengehill friends sitting in the crowd but also the Gryffindors from his years at Hogwarts. Dean Thomas waved over at him as Seamus comforted a happily sobbing Lavender Brown. Harry turned to look at Ron who smiled back.
"Surprise." The red head whispered as Harry's own grin widened considerably.
Suddenly the tempo of the music changed, the harp began to play lightly over the violins. A song old and ancient began to weave itself into the atmosphere and he looked round to find the bridesmaids and groomsmen making their way up the aisle.
Fred had Ginny's arm linked in his as they slowly made their way up the aisle, the red-headed woman carrying a small bunch of white lilies in her arms as she winked over at the raven-haired male.
Following behind them George had Tonk's arm in his but he had to resist laughing as she tripped slightly on her skirt for the third time as they made their way over. Harry smiled at them as they reached the front and went to their respectable sides, Fred and George behind him, Ginny and Tonks on the right.
Hermione was next down the aisle with her arm linked in with Bill's. They both smiled over at the groom who watched them happily. Hermione kissed his cheek as they reached the front and they both moved to their sides.
Finally it was time and a black-haired woman in a lilac dress moved to stand beside the musicians. Softly she began to sing, her voice filling the air over the music.
/O môr henion I dhû:
Ely siriar, él sila/
Harry looked up as the witnesses all stood. Remus turned the corner and there Cara was with his arm linked in the older werewolf's. The animagi's breath caught in his throat as he watched the angelic being that was his fiancé made his way down the aisle.
/Ai! Aníron Undómiel
Tiro! Êl eria e môr/
Peridot green eyes met autumn gold ones as they held one another's gaze. The white cloak trailed behind Cara in the same manner of a Kings and the midday sun flashed on the gold band that rested upon the blonde's brow.
/I 'lîr en êl luitha 'uren
Ai! Aníron.../
Cara felt a small smile touch his lips as he and Remus moved to the front amongst the slight whisperings of enchanted awe floating quietly over his ears. They stopped just before Dumbledore and Harry where Remus kissed the blonde's cheek. He slipped his arm out of the young blonde's and moved back to sit beside Mr and Mrs Weasley. He smirked a little as the woman was fluttering her hand in front of her face to stop the tear flow.
Cara turned so that both he and Harry were now facing one another a foot apart. He reached up and pulled down the white hood of his cloak slowly, never taking his eyes off of his mate's. Dumbledore smiled at them before addressing the crowd.
"Please be seated." There was a wave of shuffling movement as everyone settled themselves back into their chairs, simpering up at the couple.
"We are gathered here today to bear witness to the union of Harry James Potter and Cara Adonis Faolan both of whom wish to unite their bodies and spirits in perfect love and perfect trust. As we stand between the worlds, they wish to acknowledge their undying love and share in the extension of the Great mystery. The Ritual site has been properly prepared for the rite of both this Handfasting and marriage, so mote it be."
Dumbledore smiled down at the two as they gazed lovingly at one another whilst he continued.
"All who enter here come in perfect love and perfect trust. If anyone feels otherwise let them speak now or forever hold their peace." A few moments silence was held but no one spoke.
"Then let the Handfasting begin. Please Kneel." Harry and Cara both turned to face the Headmaster and knelt upon the floor. Harry stretched out his right hand as Cara stretched out his left and rested it on top of the animagi's in mid air. Reaching behind him Dumbledore took the white ribbon and tied it around the two men's hands as he lowly chanted.
"You are our Lady with many faces, Our growth our nurturing our love. You are our Lord through the ages, Our Strength our Protection our passion. This cord is a symbol of your union within this magick circle. Each knot represents a blessing."
He tied the final knot and stepped back.
"Please rise and prepare to take your vows." Standing and turning to one another, their hands still tied Harry went first. Swallowing thickly he spoke through the lump that had formed in his throat.
"Cara, before I met you I didn't realise that I wasn't whole, that I was incomplete. But then you walked into my life, a river of autumn leaves falling behind you like it was your very being falling in those shades of red and I felt that space that I didn't even know I had being filled with love in its purest from."
Harry could feel his eyes misting a little and was pretty sure he saw a tear run down the smiling face of his lover but still he continued.
"You've seen me at my worst and at my best, you've seen me at my weakest and you picked me up holding me close to that beautiful heart of yours. I realised at that moment, that one moment back in our first class that I wanted to live a thousand lives with you...that we were predestined whether it was as friends or lovers."
The animagi squeezed the werewolf's hand lightly as he saw another tear make its way down the perfect cheek of his lover and Cara took a deep breath as he prepared to take his vows.
"I've been alone my entire life but a part of me told me to keep going, that something would happen. I dreamed of a love that would make even the most romantic fairy tale seem dull in comparising but I knew that it was impossible...then I met you. My very own Prince."
Harry gave a little laughing grin as the blonde continued.
"You may not have said anything worthy of Shakespeare's sonnets, in fact if I remember correctly you got caught staring at me," A few members of the audience chuckled lightly, "But for me it was a day I'll always remember because I found my soul in you...I found my life."
Smiling to himself for a moment Dumbledore softly called their attention to make then turn to him once more. He turned to pick up the goblet and raised the cup before them.
"As the moon kisses the rain, which waters the soil, which grows the vine, which yields the berry into this cup I ask for the blessings of our Lord and Lady in this Handfasting ritual. May you never thirst."
He raised the goblet to both their lips as they sipped a little and he turned back to place it on in its original place. Then he turned back to them as he clasped both their tied hands in his own.
"Harry James Potter, do you take this man to be your husband, your soulmate and your lover beyond this life?"
"I do." Harry's words were strong and Cara felt his lip tremble very slightly in happiness.
"Cara Adonis Faolan, do you take this man to be your husband, your soulmate and your lover beyond this life?"
"I do." Harry felt his heart swell uncontrollable as he heard the words. Lightly he squeezed the hand in his.
"Then in the name of the God and Goddess Harry and Cara are bonded as one. By the power invested in me I now declare you Husband and husband. You may now share your first kiss in holy matrimony."
The two men turned to one another and kissed passionately as the witnesses clapped, some cheering, some wolf whistling. Their free hands rested upon one another's cheeks as they stroked the smooth skin of their lovers.
Cara was lost in the taste of Harry, his eyes closed while the familiar smell of cinnamon filled his senses as his mate held him closely. He could barely hear the low chuckles from Dumbledore or the loud cheering.
Harry held his husband closer to him, tasting every bit of him until a tap on his shoulder brought him back to the present. Dumbledore was smiling at him as he held up the broom. He handed the rickety object over to Ron who walked back to halfway down the aisle where he carefully placed it on the floor.
"You may now jump the broom!" Dumbledore called and amongst the happy clapping the two newly weds made their way down the aisle. Grinning they ran and hopped over the broom as everyone cheered louder.
They turned to one another again and they were instantly kissing once more. Remus cast a quick spell to make petals fall as everyone clapped harder.
Harry pulled back as he stroked the hair out of his beautiful husband's face. He placed little kisses all over the picturesque features then leant in to whisper into Cara's ear.
"I belong to you."
AN: Yah, whew that took ages to perfect lol.