Chapter Five- The Bees and the Bonds

Harry woke up later than usual the next morning. It seemed like everyone else was already awake except for him. He slowly made his way down to breakfast, where he was surprised to learn that Hermione was going to be Tonks' Maid of Honor, and Ginny, unhappily, was going to be Fleur's. "We are going to be family. We should get to know eechozer better." She said. Charlie was going to be Bill's Best Man. Fleur didn't seem bothered at all by Bill's scars and Lupin had even determined that Bill was not a full werewolf, but did experience strange attitudes and uncommon hair during full moons.

Many people had arrived late the previous night, or early that morning, including Fleur's sister Gabrielle, who was delighted to see Harry. She followed him and blushed when Harry said "Hi," to her.

"Harry, what are you doing?" Mrs. Weasley asked him when she saw him at the table.

"Um… Eating," Harry replied.

"You should be getting ready for the wedding," She took his plate away and shooed him upstairs.

Harry tried his best to get ready, but before he was finished, Mr. Weasley came to get him. Everybody was already out in the backyard.

"Harry, over here," Hermione told him, pulling over behind a bush. Hermione was dressed in a beautiful blue dress and had her hair in a fancy looking bun in the back of her head. "Oh, it's supposed to start soon." She straightened Harry's bow, looking excited, then tried to smooth down his hair, got frustrated and gave up.

"You look simply dashing, Percy," Fred said, as Percy put a flower in the pocket of his suit.

"Yes, you look very exquisite." George said, pushing George out of the way. When Percy left, Fred and George sniggered as they watched him go. "We gave a flower that attracts bees to him."

"Angry bees," Fred added.

Some strange, high-pitched music started, and Fred and George hurried to take their seats. "Ooo, this is exciting," Hermione whispered to him. Harry had never been to a wizard wedding before, in fact, he'd never been to a wedding at all. Hermione grabbed Harry's hand and pulled him down the aisle. Harry's face felt hot as everybody starred at him. At the end of the aisle, there was a basin on a table with two goblets next to it, and when Harry and Hermione reached it, they separated. Harry went to stand by Lupin and Bill, and Hermione went to an open spot where the brides were not at, yet.

The next two to come down the aisle were Ginny and Charlie. Harry couldn't keep his eyes off of Ginny. She looked absolutely beautiful to Harry. She was wearing the same dress as Hermione and had here hair in the same way. She had a huge smile on her face, and at one point, she looked at Harry, saw him looking at her, then quickly looked away again. Charlie came to stand next to Harry, and Ginny next to Hermione.

Then, Tonks and Fleur came. They were both wearing identical dressed that were pure white. They went to stand by Hermione and Ginny. Moody stepped forward and said, "Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour, step behind the basin." They both did as they were told. "Do you, Bill, take Fleur to be your wife, through hexes and cures, through peril and safety, to death do you part?"

"Upon my wand, I do," Bill said.

Moody repeated the same thing to Fleur, who said, "Upon my wand, I do."

Bill took a goblet and filled it with whatever was in the basin, then drank half of it. When he was finished, he handed the goblet to Fleur, who drank the remainder of it. Bill and Fleur then kissed as the crowd cheered, and took a few steps backwards.

"Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks, please step behind the basin."

They did as they were told, then Moody repeated the same vow to them as he had for Bill and Fleur and both said, "Upon my wand, I do." Lupin took the goblet and filled the glass, then drank from it. Harry had never seen Lupin happier since he's known him. Tonks drank the rest, then they kissed. There was applause and Harry looked out and watched the crowd. Harry saw Percy swat angrily at a few bees that were flying around his head, and suppressed a laugh.

Mr. Weasley stood up from his chair and said, "Now that the weddings are over, we shall have a party for any who would like to stay. Please make your way towards the house for food." Everybody went to the house because it was now after lunch time. Mr. Weasley flicked his wand and the chairs disappeared, and music began to play for anyone who wanted to dance.

After everyone had had chicken and some cake, they began to make their way outside to dance. "You look beautiful, Hermione," Ron said, going slightly red. To Harry's surprised, Ron asked Hermione to dance with him, and Hermione accepted. Harry was left alone.

"'Ello 'Arry," said a voice, and Harry turned to see Gabrielle standing behind him. "Would you like to dance?"

Harry considered it for a moment, then decided, "Alright," and let Gabrielle lead him out on the dance floor.

Harry regretted saying yes almost instantly. Gabrielle liked to spin a lot and made Harry very dizzy. She also stepped on his feet a lot. Harry looked for the first chance he could to get away, so when he saw Ron and Hermione going into the house, he mumbled something about being hungry and followed them.

"Harry," Hermione said when she saw him. "We've been looking all over for you. Where have you been?"

"Dancing," Harry told her. "With Gabrielle."

"Doesn't seem like Ginny was too happy about that," Ron pointed to Ginny who was sitting in a chair, alone in the corner, looking rather glum. "You should ask her to dance with you."

"I can't," Harry argued. "You know I can't"

"One dance isn't going to hurt anybody," Hermione said. "It might make her feel better."

"I don't want her to get her hopes up," Harry pointed out.

"Oh, come on, mate," Ron said shoving Harry towards Ginny. "Just dance with her."

As soon as Harry reached Ginny her said, "Would you like to dance with me?"

Ginny looked up, saw Harry, and smiled. "Sure," she said, and then led him out to the dance floor. After they danced through the first song, Harry determined that Ginny was not a bad dancer. He rather enjoyed dancing with her, and danced through several more songs. Ginny became thirsty and went inside to get some punch. When she returned, she and Harry sat down on the bench in the garden. Percy walked by, swatting angrily at bees, and yelling loudly as one stung him in the arm.

It was getting late and sun was beginning to set. Harry was surprised the party had lasted this long. "The sunset is beautiful," Ginny said, after and awkward silence. Then, without warning, she kissed him. Harry pulled away, and stood up surprised. "Harry, I'm sorry," Ginny said, standing up, too. She seemed just as surprised as he was. "I'm really sorry."

"I…I've got to go." Harry said, and then hurried as fast as he could inside. This was just what he was afraid was going to happen.