Anything But Mine

Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own anything in the Harry Potter universe. The only thing that belongs to me is the idea and Brenda. This is for entertainment purposes only.

Summary: Sirius has fallen for her. The only problem is that she married someone else. I just don't see how you could ever be anything but mine.

Chapter 5 - Hypnotize The Moon

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You better run for cover

You better hide your heart

'Cause once you start to love her

You know you'll never stop

She shines like a diamond

When she walks into a room

She can charm the stars

Hypnotize the moon.

Hypnotize The Moon - Clay Walker

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"Are you breathing?" Ginny whispered to her best friend.

Hermione tried to smile. "Yes, I am just nervous."

"Of course you are, it's your wedding day." Ginny said, putting her arm around the brunette.

"You look lovely." Hermione said, smiling at the light purple gown Ginny was wearing.

"Let's get you in your dress." Ginny said, taking Hermione's hand and pulling her into the changing room.

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"Remember what you promised?" Fred asked, fixing Ron's tie.

Ron sighed. "Yes, I told Brenda we couldn't meet anymore. I promise, I'm going to treat Hermione right."

"I hope so Ron. If you don't, you'll lose more than her. You'll lose Harry and most of your family."

Ron shot Fred a dirty look. "I swear, now drop it!" he snapped.

"Everything okay in here?" Harry asked, poking his head in the small room.

"Yes." Ron said. "Are you guys ready?"

"Almost. Remus is helping Sirius fix his tie and they will be ready."

"Lets go then." Ron said, sighing.

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"For the last time, pretend to be sick or something. I'll do it." Remus begged.

Sirius spun on his heels. "Just drop it Remus. I'm going to do this."

"It's not a good idea." Remus said.

"Don't you understand?" Sirius asked. "I have to give her away. I have to get over her now, and this is the best way of doing it, by giving her to another man."

Remus stared at his friend. "A man who doesn't love her."

"It's time guys." Harry called to them.

"Let's go." Sirius said, stalking off.

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"So you got the plan down, right?" Ginny asked Hermione for the tenth time.

Hermione smiled. "Yes. Ron and Harry are going to be waiting at the alter. You will walk down first, and after you get there, Sirius and I walk down."

"Good. I hope I don't trip." Ginny said, biting her lip.

Hermione giggled. "You won't trip."

"Ready guys?" Tonks said, walking up to them.

"Yes. Thank you for helping with the last minute things." Hermione said.

"No problem." she kissed Hermione's cheek. "I'm going to go find my seat with Remus now.

Hermione looked at Ginny as Tonks walked away. "It's time."

Ginny looked around the corner into the room. "Tonks just sat down with Remus. Harry and Ron are at the alter." she turned back to her friend. "But where is Sirius?"

"Right here." a deep voice said.

The girls turned as Sirius walked around the corner.

Hermione felt her heart stop. His shaggy hair was combed back in a simple style, and he was wearing a black tuxedo, it was very elegant on him. She had never seen Sirius look this way before, and it was impressive.

Sirius struggled to breath. The image of Hermione in her wedding gown would be burned into his mind for eternity. The gown was strapless and designed like a ball gown. There was lace and pearls accenting the entire dress, and they caught the lights and made it dance.

Her hair was up in an elegant twist, with flowers weaved into the style. Instead of a veil, she was wearing a simple yet beautiful tiara.

Sirius walked up and took her arm. She smiled up at him. "You look amazing." he whispered, his voice rough.

"Thank you." she replied softly.

"Are you two ready?" Ginny asked, tapping her foot.

"Yes." Hermione whispered. She felt the fear and nausea begin to build, and considered running for a moment. For the first time, Hermione wondered if she was doing the right thing by marrying Ron.

As Ginny began her walk down the carpeted aisle, Hermione looked around for the nearest door. She could see herself walking out, but then the image of Ron's broken face crossed her vision. No matter what, she couldn't hurt Ron.

"Are you okay?" Sirius asked her, noticing how jumpy she was.

"Uh? Oh…yeah.." she muttered.

"It is our turn." he said as the music began to play. "Ready?"

Sirius felt sick to his stomach as he took her arm and stepped onto the carpet. Everyone stood as they entered, and Ron moved forward to stand in front of the room. Sirius wondered for a moment how it would feel like to be the one standing up there, with this angelic woman coming towards him.

As they reached Ron, Sirius could feel her hand dig into his arm. Concerned, he looked down at her to see flashes of fear in her eyes. Could Remus have been right after all?

Cornelius Fudge, the former Minister of Magic was performing the ceremony. Hermione hadn't wanted him to do it, but Arthur insisted he was the best choice.

Fudge waited until everyone had returned to his or her seats before he began the ceremony.

"Ronald and Hermione, in presenting yourselves here today to be joined in marriage, you perform an act of faith. This faith can grow and develop and last, but only if you both decide to make it so. A lasting and growing love is not guaranteed by any ritual."

Sirius felt the hand on his arm clutching tighter.

"Who presents Hermione Granger to be joined in marriage to Ronald Weasley?" Fudge asked.

In the seat beside Tonks, Remus sat up straighter, his face masked to hide the pain he felt for his best friend. Tonks clutched his hand tight.

"Her family, friends and I." Sirius replied as rehearsed, his voice soft. The words stung him as he spoke them. He leaned down and kissed her cheek, squeezing her hand as Ron came up to them. Sirius handed Ron her hand, nodding at the young man.

Ron pulled Hermione forward in front of Fudge as Sirius stumbled to his chair beside Remus. He sat down and let out a breath he had been holding. His eyes burned, and his arm stung where she had been clutching him. Without saying anything Remus put his hand on Sirius' arm.

Fudge began to speak again. "If you would have the foundation of your marriage be the devotion you have for one another, not just at this moment, but for all the days to come, then treasure the hopes and dreams that you bring here today. Establish that your love will never be blotted out by the common nor obscured by the ordinary in life. Faults will surface where now you find comfort, and admiration can be shattered by the routine of daily life."

Hermione felt her heart tighten, none of these things were right. None of this was right. She should have run when she had a chance.

"Ronald Weasley, will you please state your vows."

Ron nodded, smiling at Hermione.

"I, Ronald Weasley, take you, Hermione Granger, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not know yet, in all the ways that life may find us."

Ron took the small ring from Harry, and slipped it on her trembling finger. "Hermione, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of Merlin."

Tears threatened to spill down her cheeks at the look of joy on Ron's face.

"Your turn Hermione." Fudge said, smiling at her.

Hermione struggled to find her voice. It came out soft and weak. "I, Hermione Granger, take you, Ronald Weasley, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not know yet, in all the ways that life may find us."

Ginny handed her the ring, grinning as she did so. Hermione lifted Ron's hand and slid it over his finger. "Ronald, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of Merlin."

Tears were now running freely down her face, and Hermione didn't bother to wipe them off. Everyone thought they were tears of joy, it didn't hurt anything.

Fudge smiled. "With this statement made of love and trust, which we have just heard, I now wish you to greet Ronald and Hermione as husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Hermione managed a small smile as Ron leaned down and kissed her gently. It was quick and soft. She wondered to herself what everyone would say if they knew that was only the second or third time her and Ron had ever kissed.

She quickly looked to Tonks and Remus. Nether of them were smiling, nor was Sirius, who looked sick. His face was pale and his eyes red. She briefly hoped he wasn't coming down with something when Fudge spoke once again.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Mr. And Mrs. Ronald Weasley." Everyone stood and clapped gently as Ron and Hermione began their walk back down the aisle holding hands.

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"Are you sure you are all right?" Remus asked, pulling him off in a corner at the reception.

"Fine." Sirius replied.

"It took a lot for you to do that today." Remus said.

Sirius nodded. "I think you were right about one thing."

"What's that?" Remus asked.

"I don't think she loves him. She looked terrified before the ceremony began, and as Fudge spoke she was gripping my arm hard."

"You should have told her." Remus said.

"She doesn't love Ron, but that doesn't mean she could love me." Sirius said, his voice low.

"Did it work?" Remus asked.

"Did what work?" Sirius replied, watching Hermione dancing with Harry.

"Did giving her away help you move on?" Remus said.

Sirius sighed. "No. It didn't. I have a feeling that girl will always hold my heart in the palm of her hand."

"Oh no." Remus said, his voice had a suddenly icy edge to it.

"What?" Sirius asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Look who just walked in." Remus said, nodding towards the door.

Sirius turned to see a familiar blonde witch walk in. "He invited her?" he growled.

Remus shook his head. "I do not believe that man had the nerve to invite her to his reception."

"Hermione can't see her, it will break her heart." Tonks said, walking up on the conversation. "And I am going break Ron's fingers after this party."

"Sirius, you promised Hermione a dance, go do it now, keep her away from this side of the dance floor. Tonks and I will get rid of Brenda." Remus directed, taking Tonks' hand and heading for the blonde witch.

Sirius pushed his way through a couple of people, approaching Harry and Hermione just as the song ended. "May I?" he asked, holding his hand out to Hermione.

She smiled at him. "Sure."

Sirius held he close as they moved across the dance floor, keeping rhythm to the gentle beat of the song. "Thank you again for today." she said.

"Your welcome." Sirius replied, closing his eyes as he moved her across the floor.

"Are you feeling alright today?" Hermione asked. "You look like your coming down with something."

Sirius opened his eyes. "I'm fine." he said, smiling at her. "You really do look beautiful today. You make a radiant bride."

She blushed and looked down for a moment. "Thank you."

Sirius looked over and noticed Tonks taking Brenda outside. The song was coming to and end. He leaned down and kissed Hermione on the cheek. "I wish you all the happiness in the world." he said, smiling.

Before Hermione could reply, Sirius let go of her hands and moved across the dance floor and away from her.