Chapter 17

It had been hours that had passed now and the wedding was only moments away.

Hermione was with the other girls as they were preparing to walk down the aisle. Since she was maid of honor she had been made to walk alone while the others all had partners and were now standing beside them.

Hermione was in a sense of remorse and regret of what she would have to do when the time came. She had been filled with visions of hope and trust earlier that evening with the man she had claimed to love.

He was now sitting out there on the stands awaiting the doors to open with the rest of the onlookers. She had been utterly desperate to finish the story of her life. She had seen pain and caused pain in such lengths she had not known she had possessed. She had utterly ruined her life and knew she had to start anew.

The music finally started as one by one the wedding planners had been ushering the brides' maids and their escorts graced the chapel where angels flew towards heaven.

Ginny had decided she had not wanted a beach wedding and decided on a chapel inside Merlin's Manor instead. It was the most beautiful chapel Hermione had ever seen with works of such artists as Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Bernini had even graced.

She watched as her friends and some new acquaintances walked towards the double doors that had been the entrance to the chapel. Her breath was suddenly becoming unstable as she realized her turn was coming soon. She did not want to start so soon.

"Ms. Granger? It is your turn." One of the planner ushered.

She sighed as she began her entrance.

What caught her sight amazed her. The chapel was magnificent. The ceiling had been carved with angels all flying towards the same goal in front of the chapel where a painting was painted on to the wall. It was so beautiful it could only be described as heaven.

She smiled as she saw her two best friends at the altar awaiting the bride. Harry had looked so nervous and Ron looked like he was ready to kill Harry just for having second thoughts. She smiled even wider when she found Blaise looking at her and mouthing the words 'You look beautiful' over and over again.

She had finally reached the middle of the aisle and something… or someone caught her attention.

He was there. He was looking at her with a pained expression on his face. She had remembered their last encounter. She had reacted badly. She admitted it. She looked at him sadly and he looked away once again looking towards the altar instead.

She sighed as she finished her walk and stood in the front of the altar across Harry and Ron.

Suddenly the song changed and was replaced by the familiar wedding hymn. She looked at the double doors as they opened once more as Ginny stood there smiling right beside her father. Everyone gasped at Ginny's dress and appearance.

Suddenly the ceiling disappeared and moonlight shone down on them. Ginny seemed to be glowing. She looked at her own dress and the other brides' maids dresses and they all seemed to be glowing. She smiled at herself as she congratulated herself on designing those kinds of dresses.

Ginny and Mr. Weasley had now reached the altar and the priest asked a question.

"Who gives this fair lady away this day?"

Mr. Weasley approached the priest.

"I am."

"and you are?..."

"Her father." He smiled at Ginny.

The wedding went on perfectly. It was the kind of wedding that one could only believe were possible in dreams. A group of nymphs suddenly flew overhead and sang the newly weds a song as the two kissed in front of the huge crowd. They backed away from each other and both had the same loving expression in their eyes.

Hermione smiled and they all headed to the reception. The newlyweds were also thrown rice at and Harry joked that he got poked on the eye with one. Everyone laughed.

The reception was just how Ginny had imagined it. It was a huge hall with fog coming up to your knees and faint lights coming from unknown places. When everyone sat down it was time for the toasts.

Ron was first. And to my… well maybe to everyone's disdain, Ron made a poem.

"To Harry and Ginny,

I'm sorry Harry, my sister is clingy!

And Ginny, Harry is a good man

Let's all hope he'll get a tan!

But in all seriousness

You should feel truly blessed!

You found someone you could be with

And I'm sorry but I have nothing to give!

So don't expect a present from me

Coz I'm flat out broke so maybe ill give it next century

So always be together even in doubt

Coz if Harry doesn't I'll punch his lights out!"

Everyone laughed.

At first Ginny looked a little mad but laughed when she saw Harry with a horrified expression on his face which was obviously only made to stop her from getting mad.

When everyone settled down Hermione stood up and raised her glass.

"To Harry and Ginny. I'm so glad that you two are together. I do hope that you would live happily and I have no doubts on that. Ever since our Hogwarts years I knew you two were destined to be together you were just too thick to realize it sooner. I wanted to give you the perfect gift so… I'm sorry it can't be wrapped up and it can't be seen again so this is a one time deal." She said and everyone instantly grew interested.

Hermione took out her wand and pointed it to the walls. She said the familiar incantation she had practiced again and again for this wedding and everyone gasped.

On the wall was Harry and Ginny's moving pictures. They were reliving the first few dates and their most loved memories.

After about fifteen minutes Hermione was exhausted and took out the spell. It took its power from the caster so she had been a little tired.

Hermione was surprised to find Ginny hugging her as she sat down.

"Oh Hermione. That was so sweet. No wonder you're my best friend." Ginny said.

"No problem Ginny." She smiled.

After eating it was time for the dancing.

Hermione was sitting down when someone tapped her on her shoulder.

She knew who it was before he even spoke.

It was time. She told herself sadly.

"may I have this dance?" he asked.

She turned around and said…

"Draco."

Authors Note:

Ha-ha. I am soo evil! Cliff hanger! Just wait and see! Next chapter will be great. This fic is coming to an end…. Sigh. I don't know how ill live! Ha-ha. Please review!

By the way, I just realized there is no Disclaimer in Bitter Sweet and Second Time so just to let you know… I don't own it!