Wedding Bells
Authors Notes
Well this is my first story, so please read and review, it is about Ron/Hermione getting married but it is chaptered leading up to the moment. It includes moments from Molly/Arthur and Ginny/Harry too so enjoy. Thanks to my Beta Stargazer909, who helped me a lot with this fic. Nothings mine, characters and situations, all belong to J.K Rowling. I own the plot (if there is actually a resemblance of one), and the O.C called Sophie Packard. And also thank you to Trollsister, over at FAP for the ideas for the pranks the twins will play.
Also I am doing It In two parts: when Hermione and her friends get up and get to her parents, and when Ron and his friends and relatives get to Hermione's parents.
Chapter 5: The big Day.
Hermione was lying on her bed. She was gazing at the ceiling nervous about the day ahead. Getting off her bed, she went to her dressing table and picked up a book. She sat down on the bed and opened the book. There's nothing like a good book to relax the nerves. Grinning to herself, she let the book take over and let her imagination run wild. She often read books; she had been known to finish them in a day too if she really got into the book. Looks like that day is not today, thought Hermione. She discarded the book and decided to wake the others up.
Creeping through the hallway, she opened the door to the spare room. She went in the room and found that they had made a terrible mess. Great, thought Hermione while going around the room picking clothes off the floor and putting them on the dressing table. She found her way over to the place where Ginny was sleeping. Hermione looked at Ginny; she saw that her hair had spread out at the back of her head, like volcanoes erupting, and molten lava making its trail down. She also saw her hands spread out over the duvet. Smiling to herself, Hermione decided to try to shake her awake. She gently shook her to little effect, although, asleep she still made noises which were not distinguishable. Leaving Ginny until last would be the better idea, thought Hermione to herself, and at least she would have Luna and Susan's help.
Making her way over to the camp beds, she shook Luna first. She made no noise whatsoever, but got up straight away. Rubbing her eyes to get the sleep dust out of them, she gave Hermione a big smile.
"Good morning! How's the bride this morning?" Luna got out of bed and went in search of the toilet. Hermione however, went back to the task at hand. Going to Susan's bed, she calmly started shaking her. To no avail, she then prodded and poked Susan's body until finally she woke up. Stretching and yawning, she climbed out of bed and grinned at Hermione.
"Morning, Hermione. How are you this morning?" Susan said, as she looked over at Hermione.
"I'm fine. I'm just a bit nervous, you know. Did you sleep alright?" asked Hermione, politely making conversation.
"Yes, I did." Susan noticed that Luna had come back into the room; she nudged Hermione then looked over at Ginny still asleep.
"I think Ginny needs a little help waking up, don't you girls?" Susan said, in a matter-of-fact tone. They each smiled at her and went over to Ginny's bed. They each took a side; Luna and Susan near the head and Hermione at the bottom, near her legs. They each silently counted to ten and then Hermione began shaking Ginny's legs, while Luna and Susan were busy shaking her shoulders. Eventually Ginny couldn't take anymore and woke up.
"OK, OK, I'm getting up. There are better ways of waking people up you know," Ginny stated, her hair sprawled in all directions and eyes screwed up with sleep dust.
"Yeah, but that one is more effective; unless you use water of course," Hermione said casually to Ginny.
Ginny nodded. "Yeah, but then there is the Fred and George way," she said, as they began making they're way downstairs to the kitchen for breakfast.
Susan looked at Ginny. "What's the Fred and George way?" Ginny looked at them. All she could see that the name Fred and George provoked that kind of terror with their pranks, as some of them; Ginny thought had been tested on at some point in their years at Hogwarts.
When they arrived in the kitchen, Hermione was making her move to prepare breakfast but Ginny gently shoved her in the direction of the dining area and then began pottering around the kitchen as the girls sat down. The smell of coffee and toast was in the air. Ginny saw a radio and put it on, dancing around as she placed toast and coffee on the table and sat down.
"Well, the Fred and George way. They are prone to using magic to wake you up, and believe me you don't want to be on the receiving end of one of their body-bind hexes. They plan on making some things you could use for that purpose for their shop," Ginny said, darkly.
They had all finished eating, so Hermione collected all the plates and cups up by magic and put them away clean and tidy from where they were stored. All four of them made their way up to their respective rooms and changed.
Hermione called to each of them outside her room, so that she was sure they could hear her. "I've connected my Mum and Dad's fireplace up to the Floo network, just for today." She looked at Ginny, who was outside her door already dressed. "Your parents too Gin, so that the boys can Floo straight to my parents house."
She went into her room and looked in her wardrobe; it was very neat and tidy. On one side there were her work clothes, plain white blouses, plain black skirts (also trousers when she felt like wearing them,) and black robes. In the middle was her wedding dress, it was form fitting on the top part of her body, then the bottom half came down with shimmering speckles of silver; like a fountain cascading with shimmering water, so when she turned around they would sparkle when the light shone on them. She remembered trying this on in the gown shop and loved it the first time she saw herself in the mirror, fingering the gentle material, she carefully unhooked it from the holder and lay it down on her bed. Then turning back to the wardrobe, she decided on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
They all met downstairs; all weighed down with their small bags, Hermione led them to the living room, and they lay all their things down on the comfy chairs.
Hermione seemed to be messing with something. "I've got Pig, Errol and Hedwig here. Harry and Ron said that we can send our dresses to my parents with them so that we don't get them dirty. They have already sent their suites over, I've sent my parents a note," Hermione said, as she was trying to get Pig to calm down; tying all their dresses to the owls, Hermione opened the window and let them fly out.
They then made their way to the fire place, Ginny taking some Floo powder, then disappearing, Luna followed by Susan, then Hermione. They all landed with a thud on the Grangers carpet covered in soot, Mr. and Mrs. Granger however, were sitting next to each other on the biggest chair in the room; drinking tea.
Mrs. Granger looked up at the disturbance. "Hermione, dear, how are you feeling today?" She set the cup down on the coffee table and walked over to her daughter; she hugged her and started to fuss.
Hermione tried to fend her off to no avail, when Mrs. Granger put her mind to something she really saw it through; she was reminded irresistibly of Mrs. Weasley fussing over her children and Harry when he was at the Burrow. However Mrs. Granger started so of course she must finish.
"Hermione, are you eating enough? Did you have any breakfast this morning?" She had led her and her friends to the coffee table and shoved sandwiches into their hands. They had refused claiming to be full from breakfast.
Hermione sat down and introduced her friends to her parents.
"Mum, Dad, these are my friends," She pointed to Ginny. "This is Ginny Weasley - you used to see her with her family in Flourish and Blotts, when we had to get my books for school and it's her older brother that I am marrying today."
Mrs. and Mr. Granger each shook her hand.
She pointed at Luna. "This is Luna Lovegood; she was a friend from school. She was in Ravenclaw."
Again they shook Luna's hand.
She pointed at Susan, "And this is Susan Bones, another friend from school who was in Hufflepuff."
They shook Susan's hand.
Mrs. Granger then told them to put their things in the bedroom right at the back. As they went upstairs they looked out of the window, they could see the people her parents hired to lay the things out ready for the wedding. She was starting to get nervous as the wedding was at 10:00, and it was 8:30 now. Two and a half hours until the big event, thought Hermione to herself. Hermione and the girls lay all their things down on the bed and walked downstairs to ask her Mum if she needed them to help her with anything.
When they got downstairs, she was surprised to see her two aunts standing in the kitchen talking to her Mum.
"Aunt Leigh, Aunt Julie. How are you? Where are Uncle David and Uncle Nathan?" asked Hermione excitedly, as her friends introduced themselves to Hermione's Aunts.
Hermione's Mum was laughing at her two sisters. "They are out in the garden with your Dad," she said, as she took the lavishly wrapped gifts in the storage cupboard in the living room. She came back and then opened a bottle of champagne that was sitting on the table. Everyone sat down and drank their glass.
Ron Weasley was sitting in the small Weasley kitchen, nursing a cup of coffee. He was wearing his thick blue pajamas with an old dressing gown wrapped around him, his hair was untidy as he had spent the past couple of hours tossing and turning in bed. He couldn't get to sleep so he came down and decided to have a coffee. The kitchen was silent; nothing moved apart from Ron setting his cup down on the table after taking a sip of his coffee. He was getting married in a few hours; he still couldn't believe that she had said yes! He grinned to himself as he remembered getting down on one knee and asking her to marry him. He had taken her out for a meal at the Three Broomsticks, and then they took a romantic walk. Then he asked her, he could still remember her smiling like a deranged lunatic, as he put the ring on her finger. He was as overjoyed as she was; he had liked her since Hogwarts even with the Lavender disaster in their sixth year.
He looked at his watch; it was 6:00, he had been up since 4:00. I have been up for two whole hours, Ron thought to himself. Taking another sip of his coffee, he set the cup back down; but not before he spat his coffee out. He went over to the sink to drain the cup, and make another coffee. He thought he heard a noise from either upstairs or the living room, pouring the water into the cup he heard the kitchen door open.
It was Fred; he was up unusually early, thought Ron. He saw Ron and winked.
Morning, little brother, Is there any water in the kettle?" asked Fred, getting himself a cup from the drainer.
Ron nodded, sitting himself back at the table; Fred poured the water, added the sugar and poured the milk. He then settled himself next to Ron.
"Nervous?"
"Yeah, a little bit," Ron said noticing Fred's eyes seemed to have glazed over. Wondering who or what Fred might be thinking about Ron probed further.
"What you thinking about? Because you have this really wide grin on your face," Fred blushed.
I can't believe it Fred actually blushed; Ron thought to himself, not used to having these kinds of conversations with his brothers, he proceeded cautiously.
"Is it a girl? Come on, you can tell me," Ron asked.
Fred nodded, speechless; he had got it in one, Ron thought to himself. There were only two things that could inspire those kinds of looks in Fred; one was a particularly good prank or a girl.
"Angelina Johnson," Fred said, he went scarlet, picked his cup up and drank it, he then realized it was too hot but managed to drink it.
There was another noise, coming from upstairs now. They were walking down the stairs and into the kitchen. Molly popped her head around the door, then came in and started to prepare breakfast for each of them.
She smiled at Fred and Ron, and said, "Your father will be up in a minute, he will also wake up Harry and George." She looked at Fred, "And I wrote a note to Neville, Seamus, Dean, Angelina and Alicia to apparate here and then we will Floo to Hermione's parent's house." She saw Fred go red at the mention of Angelina's name, but she carried on getting plates out of the cupboards by magic.
"Mum, how did you know about Angelina and Alicia coming to the wedding?" asked Fred, hoping his Mum hadn't been interfering.
"Well, Angelina and Alicia's Mum had sent a note asking for more information: meeting places and such," said Molly, buttering toast and placing large plates in front of them packed with sausages, bacon and eggs.
There was loud noises coming from upstairs again, sounded like Mr. Weasley was waking Harry and George up.
They trundled into the kitchen, Arthur went over to Molly and placed a kiss on her cheek, while George and Harry sat at the table either side of Ron and Fred. George gave a loud yawn, stretched and then ate his breakfast that was put in front of him. Harry was playing around with his food.
Molly saw this and said, "Come on Harry, you need to eat your breakfast, otherwise you'll faint," fussed Molly as she placed more sausages onto Harry's plate.
Five minutes later Molly was washing the dishes -- by magic -- and ordered the boys to go upstairs to get dressed, so they can Floo to Hermione's parent's house.
They all went upstairs to their respective rooms, Harry waited for Ron to come upstairs, and then shut the door. He then walked over to the trunk he used for Hogwarts and began picking his clothes out for the Floo trip; he saw his suit hanging up in Ron's wardrobe.
"Ron, who's going to take the suits to Hermione's house if we are Flooing there?" asked Harry.
Ron, who was busy rummaging around in his wardrobe, looked around at Harry. "The owls are going to take them to Hermione's house for us, so they won't get dirty. Mum said we are going to leave a note for Charlie, Percy and Bill, so that they can Floo to Hermione's house when they get here," said Ron rifling through his things, deciding what to wear.
Five minutes later, they had decided what to wear, and they were waiting patiently for Lee, Seamus, Dean, Neville, Alicia and Angelina to get here. Finally they got to the Burrow and they each lined up in front of the Weasley's fireplace, taking it in turns to take the Floo powder and disappear.
They each landed on the Granger's carpet in a thud; Mrs. Granger was looking through a decorating book, when she looked up at the disturbance.
"Molly, Arthur, welcome." She helped them up and Molly brushed herself off. Arthur meanwhile, was busy looking around at all the electrical objects, touching and gasping and saying, "Wow."
Molly looked at Arthur and laughed. "Don't mind him, he does this every time. Percy brought him a wind - up radio for Christmas, and it lasted all of five minutes. He had to take it apart to see how it worked, after that well it was useless." Molly sighed, fed up of her husband collecting Muggle rubbish.
The others came rushing down the Granger's fireplace. Mrs. Granger left Mrs. Weasley brushing off Arthur after forgetting to do it himself and helped them up.
"Ron, hello, how are you?" asked Mrs. Granger, politely.
"I'm fine, thank you Mrs. Granger, these are my brothers," Ron pointed at Fred and George; she took their hands and smiled pleasantly. Fred and George, were fiddling with their new products, wondering who/ where/ or what to do with them.
"And these are my friends, Lee, Seamus, Harry, Dean, Angelina, Alicia and Neville," Said Ron, as Mrs. Granger took each of their hands and smiled at them.
"Right, Ron, take your friends and their luggage upstairs, the boys are all in one room, and Ron. You don't have to call me Mrs. Granger, my name is Jenny. Ok?" she said directing Ron and the boys up to their room. "Angelina and Alicia, you can go up to Hermione's room with her friends."
Jenny then made her way over to Molly and Arthur, and led them out into the garden. Molly let out a sigh as she saw the garden; the people they had hired had done a wonderful job. Jenny looked over at Molly; she could see that she was as delighted as she was.
"Come on, we can go to the kitchen and I'll introduce you to Hermione's aunts and uncles," said Jenny, when she got to the kitchen. She handed them a glass of champagne.
Molly and Arthur looked puzzled as to what it was but took the glass and was taking small sips; they didn't want to appear rude after all.
Molly put her glass down and addressed Jenny. "We are expecting three more people coming about 10 - 20 minutes time, my other son's Percy, Charlie and Bill," said Molly, drinking her drink slowly.
The other three Weasley boys came and the time had come for the guests to go into the big white Marquee, where the ceremony would take place. Brian, Hermione's dad, went upstairs to fetch his daughter so that he could give her away.
Hermione was waiting upstairs. She knew her Dad wanted her to stay up here so that he could come and fetch her. She looked into her dressing table mirror and she couldn't believe the transformation. Once the frumpy bookworm, still the frumpy bookworm, but she was going to be the belle of the ball today. She hadn't dressed up properly since the Yule Ball in her fourth year.
Hearing a knock on the door, Hermione jumped out of the seat. It was just her Dad. Smiling at him, he entered and whistled.
"Wow, angel, you look beautiful. Ron's a lucky guy. I'm so proud of you darling," said Brian, wiping away a few tears with his hand. Then he grinned and said, "Your Uncle Nathan's outside this room now with a video recorder, ready to capture the special moments."
"Aww, Dad thank you, you big softie you," said Hermione, rushing over to her dad and giving him a big hug. They embraced for what seemed like ages.
And then Hermione looked at her Dad. "Arthur will be so pleased when the Weasleys' have a look at the wedding video, he will want to dismantle it," said Hermione, grinning cheekily. And then Hermione's dad, took Hermione's arm, placed it under his and then led her down the stairs. They found Ginny waiting for them at the bottom of the stairs, they also found as her Dad had predicted, her Uncle Nathan waving a video recorder around in their faces. Ginny seemed very interested to know what it was. She looked over at Ginny and indicated she would show her when they get the video back to watch. She gave Hermione a big grin then walked behind her with the bouquet of flowers out into the garden to where the marquee is.
When they got there, Hermione's dad led her to the front where her new husband, Ron, was waiting for her; he gave Ron an encouraging smile. And he remembered how nervous he was when came and asked Brian for his permission to marry Hermione. They finally got to the front with the Vicar; he then left Hermione and went to sit with his wife and the Weasley family. Nathan had, however, tried to get the video recorder in every angle possible, until his wife had enough.
"You could record from where we are sitting," she said. Hermione had heard her Aunt shouting at her Uncle. Laughing and shaking her head, my crazy family, she thought to herself.
Ron was absolutely gob smacked as he saw Hermione standing next to him in the most gorgeous dress he had ever laid eyes on, but it wasn't just the dress. It was the fact Hermione was there. He had never ever felt a love for anyone more than he feels it now with Hermione. He put his head down so that no one could see him shedding a little tear. He couldn't help it, he was so happy. It felt like his heart was going to leap out of his chest for the love he felt for this woman, his Hermione. He could see Ginny and Harry standing by each of their sides. Ron could see Fred and George messing with something and making menaces of themselves no doubt.
Hermione noticed that Ron was gazing at her. Then he put his head down. She reached for his hand so that she could hold it and tell him that she feels it too. She knows how he feels. And they will be together forever; she gave him a very seductive smile as he raised his head.
Everyone went silent, as Ron and Hermione stood before the Vicar, and then he looked at the congregation.
"First, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now." The Vicar stated in a very clear and calm voice. He then looked over at Ron and Hermione, "First, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now," he said, again in that calm and clear voice, Hermione could hear snuffling and sniffing sounds in the background. She could bet it was her Mum and Dad; she looked to the side and saw that indeed her Mum and Dad were crying, but also Molly was too and she could see Arthur comforting her. She could also see her Uncle with the video recorder again, but she didn't mind, it would be something she could show her children. The minister then waved his hands, motioning for the congregation to stand up as he says to Ron and Hermione.
"Ron, will you take Hermione to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honour and protect her, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?" Ron took the ring from the book that the vicar was holding and placed it on Hermione's finger; he found that the ring didn't fit. This cannot be true; I had this measured so this wouldn't happen.
Over in the Weasley corner Ron, could see Mrs. Weasley taking Fred and George into the garden, no doubt to shout at them for irresponsible magic, not to mention that it was in front of a whole Marquee of Muggles. Finally Mrs. Weasley came back and Ron saw Fred cast an Enlarging Charm and the rings went back to their normal size.
Ron looked at Hermione, wondering if she noticed that he ring was too small for her finger. Hermione noticed alright, and she was going to get Fred and George, she looked at the Vicar and said, "I do."
"Hermione, will you take Ron to be your husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honour and protect him, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?" Hermione took the ring off the book that the vicar was holding, and placed it on Ron's finger. Hermione looked at Ron, and she could see the love he had for her reflected in those blue eyes. She could feel her voice shaking, like she was ready to burst into tears.
Trying to get her self to calm down she replied, "I do."
Then the Vicar looked at the newly weds and said, "You may now kiss the bride."
Hermione then grabbed Ron and they kissed while the congregation claps with joy. Hermione and Ron were then taken into a room to sign the marriage certificate. The guests, Ron and Hermione all trundled through the grass. The girls making sure they didn't ruin their heels, made their way to the marquee where dinner would be served
They were all sitting around neatly decorated tables, mother and father of the bride at the head of the table, with the mother and father of the groom also, along with the bridesmaid, and best man. Hermione was holding Ron's hand under the table, as his other hand was on her leg. They smiled at each other knowing that this was how it was going to be, the two of them always together.
Hermione's dad stood up tapping his champagne glass with his fork. "I would just like to say a few words." The last bit of chattering died away as each of the guests picked up their champagne glasses, ready to raise their glasses when the time comes.
"Hermione, I would just like to say that I am so proud of you. You have always been intelligent, and have been brought up with good morals. We have always taught you to stand up for what you believe in and never give up, which you have done. I am so pleased, your Mum and I can be here to celebrate your day with you. I will always remember the day when Hermione got her letter from Hogwarts, now I'm not going to pretend that I wasn't worried, because I was. But now I can see that she made the best decision of life, other than marrying Ron of course." Everyone laughed. "But, now seriously, she wouldn't have met her friends, or Ron and we wouldn't have met the kindest, most loving, loyal family. To the Weasley's, and also to Ron and Hermione," said Brian, feeling tearful, his little girl all grown up. His wife smiled at him as he sat down.
"That was really sweet darling," she said, as she kissed him on the cheek.
Everyone raised their glasses and said, "To the Weasley's, and to Ron and Hermione." The chatter died down and then Ginny got up. Hermione didn't know she had planned to say anything, so she was surprised when she started talking.
"I wanted to say a few words." She cleared her throat. "Well I want to say thank you, Hermione, for everything that you have done like helping me out with certain things." She cocked her head to the side. As Hermione saw who she was sitting next to, ah Harry, but I didn't help her with anything. Oh yes, Hermione thought to herself. Yes, I remember now, I told her to lay off a bit with Harry. "Thanks for always being there when I need a chat, our really wild nights out, our girly nights in, but because she is a good friend. I just want to say good luck, and may you always be happy. "Ginny finished off by raising her glass. As everyone else did as she also said, "To Ron and Hermione, and big brother I am so proud of you as well, for all that you did with Harry, even though you risked your life. You are amazing." Ginny sat down and took a sip of her champagne. She had never had this drink before, and she had decided that she liked it.
Harry had got up and picked up his glass of champagne and raised it before saying, "What to say about my two friends, well I'll start with Ron. All the times you followed me on dangerous adventures at Hogwarts, and sometimes even outside Hogwarts. You still came even though you were risking your life. I just want to say thank you, for being my friend, sticking up for me with all that trouble in our fifth year. There was none more loyal than you Ron Weasley, and now my other friend Hermione, well the smartest girl in our year. Thank you for all your loyalty, following me into dangerous situations, like Ron did. Always nagging me to do my homework, "everyone laughed, "SPEW, but really I really value your friendship, you two are made for each other, even though they argued a lot at school, To Ron and Hermione." Harry sat down, as everyone raised their glasses, saying, "To Ron and Hermione."
Then as if they had apparated in the marquee, the waiters and waitress came in serving different types of food, and handing more champagne bottles out to each of the tables. All of the tables had decided on what they were having. They had begun eating; the waiters and waitress were hovering at the sides of the tables asking if people were ok, and refilling glasses.
The only thing that could be heard were knives and forks clinking against the plates and chatter from each of the tables. Occasionally, people from other tables would abandon their meals and try and engage Ron and Hermione, in conversation. Hermione could tell that Ron just wanted to eat his lunch, but smiled and chatted politely.
Finally, everyone had finished their main courses and desserts. So while the waitress and waiters, cleaned the tables they were directed into the house, so that Hermione and Ron could open wedding gifts if they so desired. Ron grabbed Hermione by the hand and directed her into the kitchen. He sat down at the small table and then motioned for her to sit on his lap, smiling and playfully tapping him on the arm, Hermione sat down on his lap and they shared a long passionate kiss.
Ginny was looking for Hermione and Ron everywhere. She had looked upstairs, the sitting room and the toilet. She was just about to give up when she decided to look in the kitchen. She saw them together, Hermione sitting on Ron's lap and sharing a kiss.
Hermione looked up and gently heaved herself of Ron's very warm lap, damn Ginny and her impeccable timing, thought Hermione to herself. She smiled at her friend, as she helped Ron of the chair.
"Were you looking for us?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah, your Mum wants some photographs done outside in the garden," said Ginny, shaking her head.
They made their way into the back garden, Ginny in front, Ron and Hermione at the back holding hands. Hermione stopped and looked around in amazement. There were beautiful flowers of all colours snaked up the fences, a beautiful water fountain with water trickling down and the decking area had been decorated with petals and fairy lights dangled around making the light bounce off all the furniture. The swinging lounger had also been decorated with fairy lights and flowers. It was the most beautiful thing Hermione had ever seen in her life.
She ran up to her parents and gave them a hug, "Thank you, for all that you have done for me today. This garden looks fantastic." Hermione ran to her parents so she could hug them, she was shocked that her parents went to so much trouble for her big day. Hermione was overcome with tears and her Mum was dabbing at her eyes with a hanky. Her Dad, however, smiled and drew them altogether for a big hug, 'His girls.' He had never been prouder of Hermione than he was now. He led them over to the fountain to talk to the Weasley family.
The photographer coughed, signaling that he wanted to get started on these pictures. He sorted out his camera on a tripod. Mr. Weasley became very interested in knowing how it worked and decided to ask the nice man questions about it. The man however, became mildly irritated and just wanted to go and do his job, so shrugging his shoulders. Mr. Weasley made his way back over to his wife, who was talking to the Grangers.
The photographer had finally set up his equipment. So he arranged everyone in a line in front of the fountain, with Ron and Hermione front and centre, Ginny at the other side of Hermione and Harry at the side of Ron. Next were the Bride and Groom pictures, so everyone got out of the way and let them have their moment. Then it was the Bride and the Bridesmaid. Hermione grabbed Susan and Luna. So that Hermione stood in the middle with Ginny, Luna and Susan at either side of her. Then the groom and the best man came after. Harry wanted his other friends in the picture, so he grabbed Fred and George, Lee, Seamus, Dean and Neville. They all stood in a group, Harry and Ron in the middle and the others squashed in either side; like they were giving each other manly hugs.
Half an hour later, Hermione's Mum and Dad wanted more pictures, but with their disposable camera. Hermione's Mum wanted one of them cutting the cake. So re-filling their drinks, she led everyone into the kitchen so that they could cut the cake and get their picture. Hermione's Mum gathered everyone around the kitchen table. She then went to the drawers, and then handed them the knife. Hermione reached for it, then Ron put his hand over Hermione's, they cut the cake. A camera flashed. Brian went around handing out side plates with small slices of cake on. Hermione's Mum went to find the photographer so she could give him some champagne and cake.
Everyone went back to the marquee. Hermione thought it looked quite bare without all the things it had in it before, but this time though, Hermione noticed it had a small band playing music. This was meant for dancing Hermione thought. She grabbed Ron and then started dancing. It was just Hermione and Ron on the dance floor, at the moment until the singer in the band motioned for everyone else to start dancing. All around the room there were people asking each other to dance and giggling, Hermione noticed that Harry and Ginny were dancing, then Fred and Angelina, Luna and Ernie McMillan, George and Alicia, Neville was even dancing with Mrs. Granger, Hermione giggled. Arthur was bowing to Molly, Molly being slightly tipsy; was giggling wildly, went over to dance.
Hermione went over to find Susan and Luna, so that they could put in Operation: Get Ginny and Harry together. Susan was in the garden chatting animatedly with a very good-looking guy. She waved; hoping to catch her attention. She finally bade the guy goodbye, found Hermione and together they went in search of Luna.
"Having a good time?" Hermione asked Susan, Susan blushed and mumbled that she was. Her face was still scarlet by the time they found Luna.
Luna was in the living room, sitting on the comfy chairs and talking to a guy. It was Ernie McMillan. They looked like they were curled up together, and they were kissing each other as if they would die if they didn't.
Hermione coughed trying to get Luna's attention. It seemed that she was otherwise preoccupied. Susan however, went over and shoved Luna away from Ernie, she gave Luna a look. Luna knew when to argue back and that would not be the time. She reluctantly left Ernie on the chair and followed Hermione, Luna and Susan into another room. They went upstairs into Hermione's room, where they spent the most time getting ready.
They had finally got there and found that they couldn't get in. Hermione, ever the practical one, reached for her wand and said, "Alohomora." The door flew open and what did they see? Hermione giggled as she saw who was lying on her bed.
Hearing Hermione giggling, Susan and Luna came in and they found Ginny and Harry, lying on Hermione's bed. But what was so funny was that they were kissing. Hermione, Susan and Luna had been coming up with brilliant ideas on how to get them together and it seems they have done it by themselves. Hermione shut the door and motioned for the others to follow her downstairs.
When they got to the last step, they heard a bang. Fred and George came walking up to them laughing. People were running in fright from the living room, holding their noses.
"What have you done?" asked Hermione in a menacing tone, Fred and George backed away. They were nervous, as Ron and Harry had told them Hermione can strike when she's in a towering temper, like now for instance. The last time Harry, had told Fred, Hermione had slapped Draco Malfoy.
Fred and George were laughing at the Muggles running out of the living room. Hermione looked at them and said, "I hope your Mum doesn't find out what you've done." She looked at them with an I'm-an-ex-prefect-do-as-I-say- look. They had no choice but to comply with her.
"Garroting Gas," Fred said, as George directed him into the kitchen. They were still laughing, as Hermione, Susan and Luna went into the garden. She saw Ron talking to her Dad about trivial things, probably. She was so glad her parents and Ron were getting on. Her Mum and Mrs. Weasley were talking about cooking no doubt. She led Ron from the room, so they could spend more time alone together. She kissed Ron on the lips, and whispered,
"When do you want to go?"
"Why? Do you want to go now?" Hermione nodded. She looked at her watch; they had to go soon, as they would be checking into a hotel at 2:00. So they could be together and be near the airport, ready for the plane. This time tomorrow, we will be in Italy, relaxing on a beach, exploring the towns, thought, Hermione. Ron and Hermione went to find their parents to tell them they were ready to leave.
They had finally found their parents, gathered in the living room sipping more champagne, looking through a large leather bound book. Oh no, not the baby pictures, thought Hermione to herself. She stormed over and proceeded to pry the book out of Mrs. Granger's hand, just as she was showing Hermione, aged 2 years old in the back garden playing on the swing and waving at her parents. Molly looked sad that she didn't get to see the photo, but continued to make her way through the rest of the champagne left in her glass.
"Mum, you know I hate people seeing these pictures, it's embarrassing," said Hermione, placing the book back on the shelf, she went back over to her parents and Molly and Arthur she beckoned Ron into the room.
"Mum, Dad, it's time for us to go, so I think it's best if I throw the bouquet soon. Ok," said Hermione. Her parents were a bit upset that they had to go so soon, but Hermione had explained to them about the hotel room.
Molly, had placed the glass on the coffee table, and she looked at Hermione and Ron.
"Have either of you seen Ginny?" asked Mrs. Weasley. She was slurring her words a bit now; Hermione thought that this was quite funny, as she had never seen Mrs. Weasley like this before. Ron didn't like the idea of his Mum being drunk. She touched Ron's hand, letting him know that it's fine. She's just letting her hair down for a change.
"Yes, I did see Ginny. She was with Harry, in my room. They were kissing," said Hermione, giggling, it was a relief that they were finally together. Molly seemed to be thinking along the same lines. She broke out into the biggest smile. She turned to Ron and Hermione.
"Tonks and Remus send their congratulations and they have bought you a present." Mrs. Weasley handed them a beautifully wrapped package. They unwrapped it and found a not inside saying,
Dear Ron and Hermione (Mr. and Mrs. Weasley)
Congratulations! Sorry we couldn't be there. Remus had just transformed and he wasn't very well.
We sent you this gift instead, hope its. Ok, how is Ginny lately? Say hi to everyone for us.
Yes, as Tonks said, congratulations! I hope everything went according to plan. How's Harry? I hope he is fine.
I hope you have a very nice honeymoon, if you know what I mean.
Love from,
Tonks and Remus
The gift was beautiful. There were a few new products from Fred and George's joke shop, which I'm sure Ron will put to good use, and there were a few books. Hermione was delighted; she loved the smell of new books. She handed the gifts back to Molly and decided to go in search of Ginny and Harry.
Going upstairs into her room, she opened the door, they were still in there. She dragged them downstairs and into the living room. Ginny gave Hermione a dirty look, as though she wanted to be up there all alone with Harry. Of course she did, thought Hermione to herself.
"The reason I have bought you downstairs, is because we are ready to go and I wanted to throw the bouquet," said Hermione, who felt a bit bad that she interrupted her time with Harry.
Ginny, nodded and she and Harry, holding hands went out into the garden. Molly and Arthur, followed, -- Arthur, trying to hold a slightly tipsy Molly steady, -- Mr. Granger and Mrs. Granger, then followed, the rest of the guests went out into the garden.
Hermione, and Ron, stood side by side; while all the men were standing all in the corner, nursing glasses of champagne and muttering to each other darkly. The girls however, were each trying to shove each other out of the way, and get to the front. Hermione eventually threw the bouquet, and there were bodies flaying wildly, girls shoving each other out of the way, trying to trip each other over. The guys were all laughing and pointing, shouting.
In the end, Ginny had caught the bouquet and she looked pretty pleased with herself as she wrapped her arm around Harry's waist.
Ron and Hermione had changed and they made their way downstairs. Everyone had gathered in the hallway. Ginny came forward, kissed Hermione and gave her a hug. She also gave Ron a hug. The taxi came to collect them, they got in and waved. Hermione's Mum and Molly were crying softly.
The End