Chapter Nine – Magical Wedding

The week since Ginny woke from her coma had flown by. Her wedding was scheduled for that after noon. At this moment she was know getting her hair and makeup done, while final touches where made on her dress.

To say the least, Ginny was breathtaking. Her blood red hair was pulled into an elegant French twist, accenting her features. Her dress was a dazzling white covered in small diamonds, the neck was a low cut to show off her bosom but still looked decent, and the arms where long, tailing off at the ends.

Along with her dress was a necklace made of sliver with jade stones, showing her husbands pride for his Slytherin background. To match her necklace she wore jade earrings.

Ginny put on her dress and left the room to find the hall decorated for the after party. Passing threw the lavishly decorated room she continued outside to the garden in the back. She loved the smell of all the exotic flowers. She adored this part of the castle so much the Tom had allowed her to have the wedding there.

And there, in the middle of the garden stood her fiancé Tom. He was dressed in the finest black robes. He had pulled out all the stops for getting the garden prepared. The large gazebo where they were to wed was covered in ivy, giving it a natural look.

The guest had arrived and where sitting patiently, waiting for the service to begin. It seemed that hundreds of people had come to see their Lord get married. The pressure of the audience made her nervous. Could she really go through with the wedding?

A soft music was playing in the background, but once Ginny stepped onto the red carpet leading towards Tom a loud organ began to play. Slowly yet deliberately Ginny marched towards Tom. She could faintly hear the guests commenting on how beautiful she looked. Hearing their praises lifted her spirits slightly.

Once she was in the gazebo the music stopped and the preacher, Pastor John began his speech. When the preacher talked Tom took Ginny's hand in his and squeezed it. To the audience it looked like a comforting squeeze, but Ginny felt her hand being crushed. Tom then looked her in the eyes and said through a mental bond, "If you don't say yes you will regret it."

Ginny quickly looked away and began to focus on what the preacher was saying.

"It is my delight to wed the two in front of us all. All of you here are witnesses to the marriage of Tom Marvolo Riddle and Ginny Molly Weasley. Now would the two of you face each other and lock hands."

Ginny and Tom turned to each other and did as told. Once their hand touched they were magically sealed, making it so the bonding wouldn't break. Pastor John then continued on.

"Mr. Riddle, will you please repeat after me. As husband I will protect from the forces of evil, give compassion when in need, and support in all things."

"As husband I will protect from the forces of evil, give compassion when in need, and support in all things." repeated Tom.

"Now Miss Weasley, repeat after me. As wife I will obey orders, serve to my fullest, never hold secrets, and cherish to the day we die."

Ginny took a deep breath and looked at the pastor. When Tom coughed she began to recite, "As wife I will obey orders, serve to my fullest, never hold secrets, and cherish to the day we die."

A line of fire encompassed the two hands and glowed brightly. Before understanding what was happening, Ginny and Tom were lifted slightly from the ground. As they hovered Ginny saw rings appear on her hand and Tom's. The rings became hotter and hotter until Ginny was sure they had melted into her skin.

Once they both retuned to solid ground Pastor John talked again.

"You know are sealed to each other through your rings. Before the night is gone both of you must constimate the marriage or you will die." At this Ginny's eyes widen in disbelief. She not only had to marry Tom, but have sex tonight or die. What a crappy situation she was in.

And with a small smile at the look on Ginny's face he went on.

"Now, will the husband and bride kiss?"

Hesitantly Ginny leaned in towards Tom, her lips slightly parted. As their lips meet for the first time Ginny felt an odd sensation. It wasn't of repulsion or ecstasy, but a felling of loss. It wasn't until after the kiss that Ginny found out that Tom knew almost everything she did. He wouldn't know her secrets until later that night.

Felling violated and used Ginny left Tom's side to go to her room. Once there she began to cry, letting her anger and frustration out. It wasn't until two hours later that Tom came to find her. Seeing her in her current condition Tom fixed her makeup and told her to follow him.

"Come Gin, people are starting to wonder what is wrong. You don't want them to believe that we aren't happily wed, now do you?"

It was obvious that Tom knew Ginny didn't care if they looked like a perfect couple, so her answer neither surprised him or offended him.

"To be a perfect couple love has to be present. We have nothing but hate."

And before Tom could say anything else Ginny pushed past him and was down in the hall where the reception was taking place. Ginny had only entered the room and people were already congratulating her and asking how she was so lucky to be married to the handsome Dark Lord.

Not wishing to talk to these people Ginny excused herself saying she needed to find someone. Sidestepping crowds of people Ginny finally saw the door. Wanting to get fresh air she picked up her speed and walked towards it. She was angry to meet an old school mate on her way out.

There stood Draco Malfoy, smirking like usual. Thinking it best to ignore him Ginny tried to squeeze past him but his arm blocked her path. Getting annoyed at his refusals to let her pass Ginny asked him what he wanted.

"Well, since you wont let me get outside, what is it you need?"

"A Malfoy always has what he wants." He replied smartly.

"Then I don't see why you are detaining me."

"Simple, I like to bother your brother, Harry, that mudblood and you."

The smirk on Draco's face was removed when Ginny forcefully slapped him.

"Never insult my family or friends! Now get away from me or I'll have my husband make you pay."

And with a push he stumbled aside and let her through. Ginny never looked back as she walked to the garden. The scent was calming her down slowly, but her anger was nowhere near gone. Walking around the garden Ginny didn't notice she was being watched until a voice called her name.

"Mrs. Riddle."

Ginny spun around to find Pastor John walking to her. She paused and forced a smile upon her face, thinking it best to appear happy.

"There is no need to pretend around me Mrs., I know that this was a forced marriage and I am sorry that I couldn't have prevented it."

"You knew and you let me get into this mess anyways?" She said while glaring at him.

"I know it is hard to live with the man but I couldn't let my head be chopped off for defying him. I am truly sorry. The only way I can make things better is telling you about his secret plan. His plan was reveled to me and I can help you prevent it from coming true if you would like."

Looking at the man in front of her Ginny tried to judge if he was telling the truth. Noticing the sincerity in his eyes Ginny agreed to let him aid her. The two spent the next hour talking about his plan of getting the information about the Order out of her after consummating their marriage.

Ginny was flabbergasted at how far Tom would go to get such petty information, but was thankful that she knew a way to prevent it. That night as she went to her room she muttered the spell over and over again to herself.

When she opened the door a sight that she had hopped never to see greeted her. There was her husband, in nothing but his boxers, waiting for her to join him on the bed.

"Come over here Gin, it is time we truly become husband and wife."