Chapter 13
Ginny and Lizzy were to arrive on Friday morning, the wedding was Saturday. Harry and Hermione had set it up so that she kept both girls busy, until the wedding took place. That would be the first time that they would see Harry. Harry stayed at Marauders Inn with Ron until Saturday morning. Fred, George, Lupin and the rest of the Weasley men stayed there as well. Every one but the wedding party would go to the Burrow in the morning. Ron had chosen Harry as best man, Lupin as a grooms man, per Hermione's request, and Fred and George as well. He chose them when he found out they would be paired with Minerva for the wedding. Hermione, Molly, Minerva and Tonks were all suppose to be putting charms and spells on the entire property of the Burrow, to ensure that during the wedding and reception no jokes or pranks of any kind could be played. This was done mainly to prevent Fred and George from being themselves. Hermione had also assured them that if they tried anything at all, she would severely make them pay for ruining her day.
Saturday afternoon came quickly for Ron and Harry. They were both nervous, but for very different reasons. Ron was nervous because he was getting married to Hermione. Harry was nervous because after the wedding was over he was going to ask Lizzy if she would let him adopt her, and take her to her new home, Marauders Inn. It was ten minutes to one. Time to go. Harry looked at Ron and asked, "Are you ready?" Ron simply nodded and asked Harry, "Are you ready?" Harry nodded and they both appariated to the Burrow.
When they got there they went straight to the front of the tent, where Ms. Figg stood. Hermione had found out that she was licensed to perform muggle and wizard weddings. The tent was set up nicely. There were several rows of chairs that were separated by a white runner down the aisle. Hermione had chosen to have pink roses for her flowers. The entire thing was spectacular. Harry was very impressed.
The music had begun to play. Harry took his place next to Ron. They gave each other one last nod of encouragement before Ginny started walking down the aisle. Ginny was wearing the dress he had gotten for her. She was positively gorgeous. Harry smiled and mouthed "I love you" to her when she had gotten to the front of the tent. She smiled and said, "Me too." Next to come was Tonks. She was wearing a light pink dress. The dress had thin shoulder straps and fell at the knees. She had done her hair to be blonde and long. Harry had never seen her look this way before. Following Tonks was Minerva. She was wearing a copy of the dress that Tonks was wearing. Fred and George were about to start laughing when Molly gave them a warning look. They stopped immediately. After Minerva had gotten to her place at the front of the tent, Lizzy started walking down the aisle. She was wearing a dress very similar to Ginny's, except for it had short sleeves. She only took a few steps then became red and turned around to run back out of the tent.
Harry looked at Ginny who shrugged her shoulders. Harry leaned towards Ron, "I will be right back" Harry walked down the middle of the aisle smiling at everyone who had turned to look at him. He got to the end of the tent and found Lizzy crying in Hermione's arms. "I – I – I – s– s–s–sorry, "she wailed. Hermione looked at Harry. Harry gave her a quick smile and bent down and took Lizzy in his arms. "Lizzy it is okay." Lizzy looked at him and realized who it was, and began a new bout of tears. " I ruined her wedding. She has been so nice to me and I ruined her wedding." Lizzy said between tears. Hermione now bent down to Lizzy and said, "Listen Lizzy you haven't ruined my wedding," she looked at Harry and continued, "actually I am kind of glad that you came back. I was getting nervous and I didn't think I could walk down the aisle either." Harry smiled at his friend, who was obviously trying to make the girl feel better. Lizzy wiped her tears and said, "Really?" Hermione nodded. Harry took Lizzy by both hands and looked her in the eye, "How about if I walk with you back to my spot. You think you could do that?" Lizzy smiled and gave him a hug. "Yes," was all she said.
Harry stood up and took Lizzy by the hand and asked, "You ready?" She nodded. Harry leaned back and gave Hermione a kiss on the check and said, "Thank you. And by the way, you look stunning." Hermione smiled and gave him a gentle push forward. Harry and Lizzy made their way to the front of the tent hand in hand. Harry walked her to Ginny, who took the girls hand and smiled. Harry went back to his place by Ron. "Everything Okay mate?" Ron asked. Harry smiled and looked at his future family and said, "Perfect". And with that Hermione started making her way down the aisle.