Vivere Chapter 13: The Wedding, a harry potter fanfic

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Rainforest Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Song is "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith.

Chapter 13 - The Wedding

Once Minerva told both Albus and Hermione of her sickness things became easier when she felt ill. She also never had to hide anything which made meant that if she was not able to finish marking for a class Hermione would offer to do it, a job which was hers but one Minerva rarely let her help with.

Albus had also told the School Governors of Minerva's intended resignation and though surprised with the suggestion of a current student taking over they agreed and within a week Hermione had the official letter. Remembering Minerva's request and work in preparing her for the role Hermione quickly wrote a letter of acceptance and sent it off.

Although Minerva did not wish for Albus to tell the students of her illness she agreed that he should indeed inform them of her resignation. He did so one morning and noted that there were many confused faces. However those confused faces quickly turned to amazement when they realized that Hermione Granger, a seventh year, would be teaching them Transfiguration next year. She was yet to actually tell anyone apart form her parents so there were loud cheers form the Gryffindor table. Although they would lose a great Head of House they would be gaining a great one.

Minerva had felt rather sentimental when Albus announced that Hermione would be Transfiguration teacher, it felt as if she was losing a part of her. However she knew that she was doing the right thing and that she would be lucky to still be alive when the new school year started, let alone prepared to teach.

Minerva was teaching once again after leaving the Hospital Wing. It was being preoccupied with teaching and having finished the wedding plans which caused the wedding day to approach so quickly.

When the day did arrive Minerva awoke to a warm, sunny Saturday. She quickly rose since their wedding was at ten o'clock in the morning. She ate a breakfast of fruits that the house elves delivered to her quarters before taking a long, luxurious shower.

After the hour long shower she went into her room only to find Rolonda and Poppy waiting for her. Rolonda was there to help her dress, as was Poppy but there was no doubt that Poppy would also be giving her a lecture on not overdoing it on her honeymoon, mainly because she still believe Minerva had been exhausted barely 3 weeks before.

Poppy soon had total control over Minerva's make up and hair. The make up simple, only used to accentuate her most beautiful features. Her hair was brushed til it shone as Minerva wished to wear it out. Once the two rituals had been completed Minerva dressed. First was a simple cream dress, it was sleeveless and reached to her knees. This was then covered by an intricately embroidered cream robe which was beautiful, Minerva had fallen in love with it the moment she had seen it.

Once Minerva was dressed and a final check or her make up and hair was completed she, along with Poppy and Rolonda, began to walk down to the staff room which had a door which lead into the Great Hall. The actual ceremony was to take place there so the students could attend along with Albus and Minerva's family and friends.

Minerva could tell form the noise emanating from the Hall that everyone was assembled she need only wait for the music to start so she could join Albus at the front of the Hall.

Minerva heard it, it was time to go. Poppy and Rolonda had already left her so they would be seated for the ceremony. She began to walk through the door and entered the Great Hall, finally seeing the small bouquets which were all over the Hall along with the cream banners which stretched across the ceiling. However her eyes soon fell upon her fiancé, soon to be husband.

Minerva smiled at him, it was happening at last. She quickly reached him and they held hands, looking into each others eyes. Filius Flitwick was overseeing the wedding as he was a friend and colleague of them both, and he knew the ritual well. He began first by welcoming the guests and then began to speak about the couple standing before him and what they were preparing to do.

"The couple standing before me are truly two parts of a whole, they belong with one another. This being so they have decided to join together through one of the most ancient rituals known to man, marriage. I know I and many others bless them and wish them luck as a married couple for they have always supported everyone here, even if it was indirectly."

Filius looked at Albus and asked him, "Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore do you pledge your undying love to this woman?"

"I do," Albus replied, gazing intently at Minerva, a smile on his face.

"Filius turned to Minerva and asked, "Minerva Catriona Josephine McGonagall do you pledge you undying love to this man?"

"I do," Minerva replied, her voice breaking slightly.

"I take this cord of unity, love and commitment. The two ends are tied together above your joined hands to symbolise two parts becoming one. Now please hold the circle of cord between the two of you. This will never break unless one of you wishes it so, nothing else can break it. If your love is true it will stay joined even after one of you has departed form this world, making your love eternal."

Both had tears running down their cheeks for they knew that they would now all too soon of the truth behind that statement. Seeing their tears Filius gently retrieved the cord and spoke once more. "Having now attested to your love and commitment to one another I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Albus raised his hands to her face and gently wiped away her tears before kissing her. It was a small kiss but it spoke volumes to the audience, the couple loved each other so much that it showed in all their actions, even something so simple.

They soon parted but their hands stayed joined and though they began to accept congratulations form the many people gathered their eyes always travelled back to one another. It soon settled down as a food table was organised and after Albus quickly arranged eating tables and a dance floor people sat, leaving the happy couple to themselves.

A band played quietly in the corner as the people ate the wedding lunch. Once finished, except for the cake, the singer of the band spoke.

"Would the bride and groom please make their way to the floor to share their first dance as husband and wife."

The wedded couple smiled at each other and made their way to the centre of the dance floor. As the first strains of music began the couple began to sway, and move gently across the floor. Arms around one another in perfect sync, as only people in true love can be.

The music surrounded them as they danced, blocking out their guests until it was only the two of them, dancing together. Enveloped in their love and only aware of one another.

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing,
Watch you smile while you are sleeping,
While you are far away and dreaming,
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender,
I could stay lost in this moment forever,
Where a moment spent with you is a moment I treasure,

I don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep,
Cause I miss you baby, And I don't want to miss a thing,
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do,
I still miss you baby and I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating,
And I wondering what you are dreaming,
Wondering if it's me you are seeing,
Then I kiss your eyes and thank god we're together,
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever and forever forever

And I don't want to miss one smile,
I don't want to miss one kiss,
I just want to be with you right here with you,
Just like this, I just want to hold you close,
I feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment,
For all of the rest of time

I don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep,

And I don't want to miss a thing

Through the song other couples had started to dance, blocking the couple who held each other through the song, wishing they wouldn't miss a thing. As they stopped dancing Albus gently wiped tears from Minerva's cheeks, kissing her tenderly and whispering in her ear, "Don't think about it now. Just enjoy the moment."

Minerva smiled at him and nodded, promising in that one nod to forget about it for the day and to just enjoy herself, after all a girl only gets one wedding to their true love.

The rest of the reception was spent accepting congratulations from all of their guests and just being together. It lasted long into the night but the newly wedded couple left early in the evening, disappearing into their Albus' rooms.

The night was spent participating in pleasurable activities and also some well needed rest. Both slept well wrapped up in each other's arms, finally feeling complete with the other by their side.

To be continued . . .

A/N: Well I don't know if you noticed but that is about 700 words over my normal limit, hope you enjoyed it.

Anyway I typed this whole chapter while wearing togs be cause it is so HOT, mind you it may have helped it I remembered the fan

Anyway thanks to the following people for reviewing Karlynne, bikihap, blackbird fly, bookwmnjan, TabbyMinerva and Always Hopeful.

Also please don't stop reading because you know what's going to happen, no matter what they are still our favourite couple who are in love and must face more emotional hurdles in their short life together.

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