Chapter 20: Epilogue
Ten Years Later.
Draco Malfoy was never nervous, unless you count his wedding to Hermione Granger. And the birth of his second child, Xander James Malfoy. Also, the birth of the twins, Cassandra Leigh and Nathan John. But today was different it was the day of his eldest daughters wedding. Haily Malfoy would be marrying Alex Weasley at three. Alex was the son of Charlie and Sara Weasley.
Hermione was nervous and pacing. Wedding's always made Hermione a little nervous especially after hers to Draco. They were planning on having a big exciting wedding. But everyone kept bumping there noses into the wedding. After they had announced their engagement, Narcissa and Molly went crazy and becoming the best of friends. Therefore Hermione and Draco eloped. Then there was Katie's wedding to Harry that was even worse. There were cameras and people who were not invited everywhere trying to get a glimpse of the boy who-lived. Katie ended up being an hour late because of the 'media.' Then Blaise Zabini and Ginny Weasley's wedding happened. That went a little smoother than anyone's but it did have a few bumps. Such as Molly Weasley and again Narcissa Malfoy planning the whole thing. Neither Ginny or Blaise could say anything to the over-excited mothers without hurting their feelings. So they let them plan away. Now here they were again another wedding but nothing out of the ordinary was happening yet.
"Hermione, it is time to take your seat." Hermione smiled and walked over to the seats. Soon the wedding started. Haily's bridesmaids walked out and took their spots. They were followed by the ring bearer and the flower girl. The wedding march started and out walked the bride and her father. Haily was wearing a silky white gown with a sweetheart neckline and thick straps. Her hair was in loose waves that hung down her back. Soon she was down the aisle and standing next to the man who had captured her heart.
After the ceremony which took place on the Malfoy grounds. They headed over to where the reception would be taking place which was only a far cry from where the ceremony had taken place.
The day faded into night and the music still played. Draco had danced with his daughter, mother, and everyone else who came around but he had not yet danced with his wife. So finding her sitting down he glided over to her.
"Hermione may I have this dance?" She nodded and a new song started to play.
Looking back over the years,
of all the things I've meant to say,
But the words didn't come easily.
So many times, through empty fear,
Of all the nights I tried to pick up the phone.
So scared of who might be answering.
You try to live your life from day to day,
But seeing you across the room tonight,
Just gives me away.
Hermione laid her head on Draco's shoulder and just enjoyed to moment. She had four children, one was now married. She had a great husband, and could not be any happier.
Cause the Heart won't lie,
Sometimes life gets in the way
But theres one thing that wont change,
I know, I tried.
The Heart won't lie,
You can live your alibi
Who can see your lost inside a foolish disguise,
The Heart wont Lie.
Hermione and Draco swung with the music so lost in each other. That nothing else seemed to exist for the moment.
Long after tonight,
Will you still hear my voice,
Old desires make us act carelessly,
Long after tonight, after the fire.
After the scattered ashes fly through the four winds,
Blown and Gone,
will you come back to me.
You try to live your life from day to day,
But seeing you across the room tonight,
Just gives me away.
Draco smiled he could not help but think that he had the greatest wife and children. Hermione raised her head and smiled at Draco. Gods, he loved that smile.
Cause the heart won't lie,
Sometimes life gets in the way
But theres one thing that wont change,
I know, I tried.
The Heart won't lie,
You can live your alibi
Who can see your lost inside a foolish disguise,
The Heart wont Lie.
The Heart wont Lie.
When the song ended Draco whispered 'I love you' and then kissed Hermione. When they broke apart she smiled and whispered the same three words, 'I love you.' Throughout all their years together Hermione knew she had never been happier. He was everything to her and she could not help but think were they would be if nothing had happened. But all she knew was that when she looked at him her heart would flutter and her stomach would churn. He still made her feel like a giddy school girl. Through all the trials and tribulations she knew never once did she regret her decisions because the Heart does not Lie.
A/N: So sorry that this took so long to finish. I am extremely happy that I have finished it. I thought a lot about the sequel and I do not think I am going to go through with it. But I am thinking about writing another story or two. I just want to thanks anyone who has reviewed this story. I really enjoyed writing it. All I have left to say is review to tell me how you liked the ending. Thank you again for waiting patiently.
The song is 'The Heart Won't Lie' By: Reba Mcintire and Vince Gill. It is on her Greatest hits CD.
