The big day was now upon them, and the big moment was just hours away. "Hermione, Ron! The dinner rehearsal is in five minutes." Mrs. Weasley screamed. Hermione came out of Ginny's room, and Ron, out of his own. They didn't have much time for breakfast, hopefully the house elves wouldn't mind when they arrived at Hogwarts to make them something.
"Ms. Granger, Mr. Weasley. Dobby is so happy and pleased to see you back in these great walls. Dobby has made sure all the other elves to make this night spectacular." The little house elf, Dobby, smiled up at them with his big beady eyes and bat-like ears.
"Thanks Dobby," Ron said, as Dobby bowed to them.
"Welcome," up roared a kind and gentle voice. Everyone turned their heads. Approaching them was an elderly man with half moon spectacles under two sparkling blue eyes.
"Hello Professor," Hermione left her bags at where Ron and Dobby still stood.
Dumbledore opened his arms welcoming her with a hug. "I have dreamed of seeing you on this day. And no other better person than to Mr. Weasley." Hermione looked over to her fiancé. Ron also left his bags and walked over to his future wife and former Headmaster. "Come, your things will be taken to your rooms, the people are working on the rearranging the Great Hall as we speak." Dumbledore walked them through the halls, leading them up to the entrance to the Great Hall.
"Merlin's beard." Hermione said softly.
The once vast chamber that was enchanted to look like the sky outside, was now shimmering with light blues and a crystal chandelier waving above all. Where the four house tables once sat, in their place were dozens of round tables with handfuls of lotus flowers spread atop of all the tables. Even to the front of the Great Hall, the staff table was dolled up, complementing the rest of the hall with a stunning silver throw over the maple wood table.
After long gawking at the beautiful room, Ron and Hermione were escorted to their rooms in the Gryffindor Tower, where they were met with old memories. Their years at Hogwarts seemed to flash before their eyes: that table over by the wall was where Hermione planned out the boys', meaning Ron and Harry, study plan for midterms, and the fireplace that not only warmed them up on cold nights, but connected them to Harry's godfather, Sirius Black.
Following their little trip back in time, Dumbledore proceeded with the dinner rehearsal that consisted of speeches and toasts that reflected on the young couple. Growing from friends to many quarrels to soulmates and finally newlyweds in such short years.
For now it was the hour of the official wedding Hermione was getting ready with Ginny, Lavender, Padma, and Parvati, while Ron, Fred, George, and Neville were in the boys' dormitory, also getting ready.
The guests in the Great Hall were placed in their seats. If by magic the hall was reverted to also being the chapel as well as the reception.
Rushing down at the last minute was Ron followed by his groomsman. They ran to the front of the hall getting in place and waiting for Dumbledore to start the unforgettable ceremony. As the pianist played on the organ, the two large doors in the back sprung open. All heads turned to see the bride's maids enter first: beginning with Ginny, then trailing after her was Lavender, and then Parvati and finally Padma. The organ started to do the wedding march theme when the girls took their places, opposite the boys.
Hermione took it step by step, matching the tempo of the tune, and so that people would be able to notice her. Toward the front of the room, in the second row sitting to the inside of the aisle stood one of her close friends. Hermione walked up to him, stopping for only a moment. "Hermoninny," came Viktor's voice low. "You look beautiful," he said, bowing with a kiss to her hand. Hermione smiled and looked at his face when he stood back up. Ron looked down at the two of them, but no longer felt the jealous rage within himself. Hermione got back in step and the rest of the evening went off without a hitch.
"I now pronounce you, man and wife. You may kiss your bride."
For the first time in public's eyes Ron and Hermione sealed their lives together with a kiss.