A/N- AH…parting is such sweet sorrow. Though, it's not really parting- only parting for this fic. So…this is the last chapter to 'Mistakes'. And I just want to let all my readers and reviewers to know how much I appreciate that you all stuck with me through this. I can't even begin to thank you all so much for your words of suggestions and encouragement. I love you all soooo much and I won't ever forget how you've helped me through this fic.
So! I have good news! I'm starting another fic already! See, I really considered making a sequel to this, but for some reason, another idea popped into my head and I just had to go with it. I hope some of you aren't unhappy about that. And who know's, maybe I will write a sequel to this, but not yet. The only thing keeping me from posting the new story tomorrow…or the day after- is cause I haven't thought of a title yet. But as soon as I do, it's going up- so look out for it! I look forward to hearing from you all again :)
And Claire! I swear- sometimes…I worry about you. I meant with the Harry/draco thing that draco ran his fingers through his hair in the same way Harry did.
Another note- thanks everyone for clearing up the name problem.
Alright, last chap-
Ch14-"Hermione Ann Granger, would you give me the immense honor in allowing me to be your husband?"
"Of course I will." She answered, tears already brimming her eyes. Draco kissed her hand and then kissed her mouth, with all the love he could muster. She pulled back and added, "Third time's a charm." while giggling. Draco kissed her again, harder, with passion…(and all the sexual tension from tonight) that he had in him. He smirked in the kiss, and without breaking it, he carried her upstairs, ready to have a blissful night of love making underneath the sheets…
Chapter 15- The Wedding
On the outskirts of London sat a huge resort with beautiful property inside its gates. It was like a wizard's country club used especially for formal occasions, such as weddings. The place really was a marvelous site to behold. It seemed like it stretched for acres, with colorful trees and flowers adorning the stony paths. There was a lake running through the land, with little streams that had tiny bridges to cross over them. The resort had enchanted weather, so that it always stayed sunny and warm, with a cool breeze.
Today, Draco Malfoy rented out the whole place for his wedding. The real one.
The guest list was endless. At first, Hermione refused to have a lot of people, but Draco told her Malfoy's went "all out". She pouted, but he was very persuasive to make her see it his way.
Family, friends, teachers, alumni, and even many reporters came to the wedding, all taking their seats in the white chairs on the lawn, making amiable small talk.
Inside the building were two elated people…
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"Oh guys, I'm so happy you're here." Hermione said smiling big and standing in a long mirror.
"Like we'd really miss your wedding day." Harry said sarcastically in his tux.
"Well, I don't know. There were some pretty important things I was missing to be here today. It really came close." Ron teased, looking as sharp as Harry.
"Oh like what? Trying out a new invention of Fred and George's on Ginny?" Hermione asked giggling.
"Shhh! Don't tell." Ron winked.
They all laughed lightly and Harry looked at his watch.
"Okay, we should go, we'll see you out there. You look beautiful." Harry smiled as he kissed her on the cheek.
"Yea, he isn't lying." Ron joked, mirroring Harry.
"Wow Ron, you have such a way with words." She smirked.
"Stop that facial expression. Malfoy has too much of an influence on you." Ron shook his head and him and Harry left.
Hermione looked once more in the mirror and smiled joyously; she really did look beautiful. She was wearing a simple, yet elegant white, strapless dress that shaped her figure until the waist where it bell-ed out. At the top of the dress, about an inch deep, was a band of sequences that circled her. Her hair was half up/half-down, letting the dark cascade of curls fall amongst her shoulders, with a white, sheer veil on top. She picked up her bouquet of light pink roses and knocked on the bathroom door.
"Ginny!"
"I'm coming!"
Ginny came out in the maid-of-honor dress which was light red with thin straps, and went to her ankles.
She smiled, grabbed her bouquet, and they headed out the door.
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"Oh man this is so awesome. I mean, this feels right." Blaise said, examining himself in the mirror and fixing his tie.
"Now, if you told me that half a year ago, it would have saved us from so much trouble." Draco smirked.
"True, but your head was so far up your ass, it would've took so much more for you to listen. You were too cocky and stubborn."
"Hey!" he said, brows furrowed in mock anger.
"What?" he asked innocently.
"I'm still cocky and stubborn." He grinned.
"Don't I know it." Blaise laughed. "So, you think Potter and Weasley are out there yet?"
"I cannot believe she me make them groomsmen."
"It's not that bad."
"You don't care cause you're still the best man."
Silence.
"What? No witty comeback? No sly retort?"
"Nope. You're right. I'm the best man...In the whole wizarding world."
"You're such a bloody idiot." He laughed.
"Bloody-best-man-idiot. Get it straight."
"Alright, let's go."
"Wait!"
"What?"
"Are you ready?"
"Of course I am. And if you make me late to my own wedding I'm going to avada you in a second."
"Just making sure."
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Draco stood at the alter and surveyed the crowd. He actually thought for a second that the whole wizarding community was here. He heard the wedding bells and anxiously looked forward, while the whole audience turned to look over their chairs.
First, down the aisle came Hannah Abbott, holding her bouquet in her left hand as her right arm was hooked under Ron Weasley's. Next, came Pansy with Harry. (Draco was initially surprised Hermione wanted her in the wedding, but she said it was solely because she was his friend.) Then came Ginny walking down with Blaise who looked even more pleased then he did before. Draco laughed at his friend for a moment, until he realized that the doors were closed and the aisle was clear.
The white doors opened once more, and out came Hermione on the arm of her Father in such a swift and graceful motion, that it looked like she could be floating. Draco felt his pulse quicken and his blood run still, as he thought Hermione had never looked more beautiful then she did now.
She seemed to process down then aisle so quickly, because before he knew it, she was standing next to him, facing Dumbledore.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to form the union of Draco Malfoy and Hermione…."
Dumbledore's words seemed to be so distant, and placed in the back of his mind as he kept staring at his beautiful bride before him. He didn't think he had ever smiled so much in his life before.
Draco kept inwardly cursing himself for not paying attention to Dumbledore's words, just incase he missed like a command or something. Not a moment later, Blaise was placing the ring in his hand, and he was facing Hermione, about to recite his vow.
"Draco, we've been through so much together, I don't even know where to begin. And after today, we're going to embark on a whole new chapter in our lives, and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather do it with. You're my everything. Without you, nothing would matter. Not my books, (the audience laughed, as did she)… nothing. That's because you complete me Draco Malfoy. No one could ever make me feel the way you do, and so I'm pledging my life to you. I vow to love what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly await for the chance to further grow together, and to fall in love a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us and console and comfort you through difficult times. With this vow I promise to be faithful, kind, and to support you through anything and everything, loving you with my whole being." Hermione finished, with her eyes brimming with tears, and she smiled up at him, fingers interlaced with his.
"Hermione, since the beginning you have been there, making my life whole. I'll never know what I was thinking when I let you go, but I do know that I will never do that again. From the past, present, and everyday forward, I promise to love you unconditionally. I vow to be your constant friend, your faithful partner, and your love. I will be beside you through good times and bad, regardless of the challenges we face together. You showed me how to love, and I promise to give my whole self back to you, to make you happy. I promise to respect, care, protect, love and stay with you, forever and always."
Both Draco and Hermione were filled with rushing emotions and excitement, and were exchanging rings and vows shortly after.
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"I give you, Mr. and Mrs. Draco Malfoy." Dumbledore had said while Draco was still kissing Hermione. He pulled back when he heard the thunderous applause and saw the guests all rising up to give a proper congratulations.
Draco cupped her check and gently rubbed his fingers over her chin.
"I love you." He smiled.
"I love you too."
He grabbed her hand and led her back down then aisle, with their family and friends following.
Now that Hermione was his wife, Draco was going to do everything he could to make their life together amazing. He would love her, and she him, without anything or anyone holding them back. There would be no more lies… no more uncertainties… no more threats… and no more mistakes.
