One More Chance

Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than this story and its plot. Everything else is the product of the brilliant J.K. Rowling.

Author's Note: Wow! You guys I am so sorry. Everything has been so hectic lately with school and my personal life that it might seem that I've been neglecting my stories but I haven't. Honest! I have a notebook that I write every story in (I have a couple more under wraps) and every time that I got the chance, I was writing a little more. Also, what would inspire me to write more would be more reviews. I didn't put it in the last chapter so I'll include it here. Five reviews a new chapter.

Thank you PinkyTheSnowman! Of course this story's for you! You're one of my favorite and most loyal reviewers for both of my stories. I felt really story for doing that to Ron but this is angst fic so I had to put it in there. If you felt sorry for him there though, this chapter might finish you off. I'm very glad that you like it and hope you enjoy this one!!!

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Chapter 3: The Wedding

The next morning, Ron and Harry were at the Burrow preparing for the wedding. Ron's mood was somber; he dreaded seeing Hermione so happy and care-free while she didn't know what he had done to her.

Hermione was the happiest she had ever been in her life. Today was her wedding day and she was marrying the man of her dreams. Ron meant everything to her and she felt certain that she would just die if she ever lost him.

"Hermione, you look so beautiful!" Harry was shocked at what he saw and was holding an equally stunned Ginny on his arm. Hermione was wearing a white cropped top style dress that was filled out at the bottom. Her hair was crimpy and flared and it fell to the middle of her back. Her face was radiant, her cheeks were flushed a dark pink with natural anxiety and her lips had a light pink gloss on them.

"He's right, Hermione. You look like a princess! Ron is going to lose his mind when he sees you." Ginny was so happy for them. Ever since they got together in their sixth year, she knew that one day; they would get married and probably even have a family. And now it seemed as though that day was finally here.

Mrs. Weasley opened the door and peeked inside then made her way in. "Oh Hermione" she said softly "you look so beautiful. I can't believe that today you are finally going to be my daughter. I've known you for six years and I know how much my son loves you but I want you to know how much I love you too." She enveloped Hermione in a deep hug as the two women openly smiled through their tears.

"I love you too Mrs. Weasley."

Ginny and Harry had already left the room to see how Ron was holding up. Harry walked in and saw Ron running to the bathroom holding one hand to his stomach and another to his mouth. He pushed Ginny back out the door and shut it behind him.

"Um, Ginny, could you give me a few minutes with Ron? You know best friend bonding moment."

"Of course Harry. I don't mind but could you do all of that in fifteen minutes because it's almost ten o'clock. Please be finished by then alright?" She looked and felt tired. This wedding felt unusual. Something wasn't right but she couldn't tell what it was.

"Alright dear" Harry nervously laughed. "I'll help him finish getting ready in the meantime. Okay, all right bye." He gave her a kiss on her cheek to wipe away her scowling face and went inside the room.

"Ron" he shouted. "Are you alright?" He could hear coughing and gagging.

Ron opened the bathroom door and bounded across the room. Pulling his shoes out of a blue overnight bag he brought with him, he hastily tried to put it on but fell down on his bed in frustration.

Harry could tell when Ron was upset. He got clumsy and would take his anger out on the world. Meekly, he walked to the edge of the bed which Ron was now sitting on. He watched as Ron buried his face in his hands and began to lightly cry. "Are you okay mate?"

Ron looked up at him in disbelief, his eyes and face almost as red as hair. "Do I bloody look alright Harry?! Have I ever looked like this before?!"

"Actually" Harry nervously chuckled. "You sort of looked like this when we met Aragog in the Forbidden Forest."

"This is not the fucking time for jokes alright Harry. I'm supposed to be getting married in ten minutes, I'm not dressed, I have the worst hangover in the world and I ch-" his voice caught in his throat and tears began to flow down his face. His eyes, usually so alive and vibrant, turned dead and distant and in a solemn voice he said "I cheated on Hermione."

He lifted his eyes toward the ceiling and said in a broken defeated voice "How can I stand in front of God, our family and our friends promising that I will love her forever and never hurt her when I already did. God, Harry, what if she wants to leave me?! I'll die without her!" He dropped his head back down and began openly sobbing.

"Ron…I don't know how you feel right now or what you're going through but I KNOW that you and Mione belong together. She loves you so much; she would do anything to fix you guys. So go out there and marry her. She's waiting for you."

"You're right. I love Hermione and she loves me. There's nothing we can't overcome because I'm not letting her go without a fight" After tying another knot on his shoe, he was fed up. "Fuck this!! Accio clothes."

The rest of Ron's clothes flew on his body, he also said a quick freshening up spell and even though the slight headache and guilt was still there, he looked like he'd gotten a full night's sleep. "Come on Harry" he said in mock cheerfulness. "Let's go get me married!" 'I'm sorry Hermione. I love you too much to ever hurt you with this. I can't tell you.'

Harry walked slowly behind Ron wondering how he could encourage Ron to marry her when he had such a big secret that he was keeping from her.

In The Weasley Backyard

Ron, Harry, Dean, Seamus and Neville were standing at the front of the altar talking amongst each other when Mr. and Mrs. Weasley approached Ron and Harry.

"Oh…um it seems as though you're a little busy but excuse me gentlemen, could I have a quick word with my son?" Arthur's voice boomed with pride and contentment.

"Of course, Dad. What is it" he asked when they had walked away to private area. He looked back and forth between his mother and father expectantly.

"Well son, your mother and I just want you to know how proud we are of you. You're twenty years old and you've fallen in love, gotten yourself a successful, professional career and have your friends and family supporting you.

And now, you're getting married to a kind, intelligent and extremely beautiful girl. We just wanted to say that you've done well for yourself and we love you." Arthur pulled Ron into a tight hug and whispered into his ear "Congratulations Ron! I know that you will do everything in your power to make her happy."

Ron's heart began to ache. 'My father probably has an idea that I cheated on her already. He's trying to make me feel guilty.' "That's great Dad. I hope I can too."

"Alright you guys. Arthur's talked to you, I've talked to Hermione. Her parents have spoken with you both weeks ago and everyone's here, we can start this wedding!"

"Alright mum." Ron walked up and stood next to Harry who was already in position at the front of the altar.

"Are you alright now mate?" Harry was scared for Ron. This had to be a very difficult thing for him to do. Marrying her with such a big secret.

"No, but it has to be this way. I love her! I can't lose her. She's …" Ron paused in shock at the angel who was walking down the aisle. "She's so beautiful Harry!"

Five minutes before

Hermione in the Weasley's kitchen was nervously shaking while Ginny, her maid of honor was trying to calm her down.

"Ginny, what if I trip? What if he doesn't say I do? What if he doesn't want to marry me?" All thoughts that were running through her mind at this time were negative.

"Hermione" Ginny shouted at her best friend. "You need to calm down. You won't trip. He WILL say I do and of course will marry you! He loves you!

"Are you sure? It's just…I love Ron so much and I want this day to be perfect."

"It will be, just walk down the aisle with a smile and by this time tomorrow you'll be married!"

"Okay, I'm ready! Dad?" Hermione's father, John walked up to his daughter and gently crossed his arms with hers.

"I'm so proud of you sweetheart. You look so beautiful! Ron is a very lucky man." He slowly began to walk out the door and when their feet touched the aisle and she looked into the eyes of her soon-to-be husband, she whispered to herself "No, I'm the lucky one!"

"Do you, Ronald Bilius Weasley take Hermione Jane Granger to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer as long as you both shall live?" The preacher waited patiently for Ron to answer.

Ron looked at Hermione who was waiting for his answer as well. He wasn't hesitating because he didn't want to marry her because he did. He loved her so much. But he could he marry her after having cheated on her? Could he marry her under false pretenses? 'I have to' he thought 'she'll never forgive me if I told her I cheated on her!' "I do." A tear escaped his eye and ran down his cheek.

Hermione chastely wiped the tear away while a smile shone on her face while the priest repeated the same words to her. She didn't acknowledge that she heard him though. She and Ron's eyes were locked in a heated stare and neither one blinked. They were in their own world together.

When the time came for her to speak, she said "I do."

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride!" As Ron bent down and touched his wife's full, rosy lips, his heart completely broke in two.

Author's Note: Once again, I'm so sorry for taking so long to update. Since my exams are coming up next week, I have to study, study, study. But after they're over, I have the whole winter break to update both of my stories again and again and probably even add some new ones altogether (They might be oneshots).

Remember five reviews a new chapter so please review and bear with me. I think you're really going to like this story. Until next time!!!

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