Just Old Friends

Chapter 40: The Wedding

Harry watched as everyone stood up and he caught sight of the top of two heads heading towards them; one was dark with a white veil over the top and the other was sandy with greying patches.

Harry knew that Remus was proud to have been asked to give Hermione away. She had had a hard time coming up with someone; she felt it wasn't right to have one of the Weasleys do it, since they would be giving her to their family.

She asked Hagrid if he would do it but he had blushed saying he would be honoured but he didn't want to steal the limelight and he was pretty sure that even if she looked drop dead gorgeous all eyes would still be on him.

Next it was decided that she would ask Dumbledore but then before she did they went out for a meal with Remus, Tonks and the baby. Half way through the meal she had just blurted it out that she wanted Remus to give her away and now he was leading her down the aisle.

Harry could see Hermione now and she looked fantastic. She had on a white halter dress that showed her off. Her hair fell into ringlet curls and every eye was on her, although Harry knew that it was only for Ron's eyes really.

However as she moved further down the aisle he caught sight of the two women behind her. They were both dressed identical in light lilac dresses that reached the floor and yet it was the redhead that caught his eyes. Her hair was straight flowing down her back with small lilac flowers braided in.

A smile spread up his face watching her and then from behind came the last of the bridesmaids little Robin in a little white dress, in her hair were small white flowers and he saw her smile.

Before he knew it they were at the alter and a hymn was sang. Remus after playing his part took his seat next to the bridesmaids at the front and the minister carried on with the ceremony. Before Harry knew it they had reached the vows, which the couple had written themselves.

Ron began first.

"Hermione we didn't have the best start and our relationship has been a rocky one but I've always known that I wanted to take care of you. There were times when you cried and I wanted to wrap my arms around you, then there were times you were happy and it made me happy. But I knew we belonged together when I wanted to protect you from all the danger we face, when I thought that I had lost you I wanted to die and it made me realise I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

He then turned to Harry and took the ring from him.

"I give you this ring as a sign of our friendship and love. It has no beginning and no end just like we shall never have an end."

As it slipped onto her finger Harry heard him whisper that he loved her. She grinned at him before starting her own vows.

"Ron, I love you. I know that I haven't been the easiest person in the world but you were always there. When I was scared you comforted me and when there was danger, we pulled each other through. The sad times were many, but I always knew I could count on you to cheer me up and I don't want to spend a single day away from you."

Ginny was now beside her and Harry saw the ring that was passed between the two girls.

"You're my best friend Ron and I'm glad I get to spend the rest of my life with you by my side. I give you this ring as a promise that I will always be there for you to share my love."

At this there was an 'awww' from the crowd and the minister led the people to the room that they had waited in. Inside was a large book and Harry watched as Ron and Hermione signed it. Remus went next as he was 'father of the bride' then Ginny followed by Neville and then he himself signed.

They then headed back into the main part of the church where they announced the marriage and Ron and Hermione shared their first kiss as a married couple. Then the group went outside the church and Harry followed them around the corner.

Harry watched as Hermione and Ron hugged smiling as the photographer took their pictures. He smiled as Ginny, April and Robin joined them for photos and then he was dragged in with Neville. He then took a step back out of the pictures while the family one was done.

Hermione was stood on Ron's left with Bill just behind her and Ginny slightly in front. On Ron's other side were Percy, Penelope and Charlie and right in front of him was Robin. What surprised him though was that Charlie had his arm around Molly so that she could be part of it.

After that everybody was dragged in and a large group photo was taken. Ron suggested that somebody get the press and as Charlie went Hermione grabbed hold of Harry.

"Excuse me, but could you take a photo of the three of us please."

So Harry took a stand next to Hermione and watched as the flash kept going off. Then as he turned he found that most of the guests had already left but Ginny was still standing there.

"Where'd everyone go?"

"To the reception, shall we go?"

So as Ron and Hermione posed for photos with the wizarding press Harry and Ginny left for the reception and the party.

Okay so there's only two chapters left, I'll try to get another up before HBP is released although not sure if I can with two birthdays before it is released, but I shall try.

Jessie yeah Bob the builder. The press are there because it's Hermione and Ron's wedding, the best friends of Harry Potter the man that saved them all. They're kinda like celebrities in the wizarding world.

Annie yeah it is a bit optimistic about life long friendship but it can happen, my best friend is Nicole and we've known each other since birth (we use to live in the same street, our dads do football together) so we've been friends for nearly twenty years, and then there's Liz we've been friends since we were 6 so that's nearly 14 years so it can happen.

Snorting bullfrogs thank you so much I'm glad that you like the mix that is in this story. I have to admit that I didn't like the idea behind this story, I got asked to write a H/G Hr/R story and I have and I think it's come out better than I ever thought it would be. I hope that you like this chapter too.

Harryp123 I'm glad that you enjoyed and I hope you will like this one too.

Okay so please review now that you've read and I will try to post the next chapter soon

Kris