Chapter 17
A Wedding Celebration
Tonks and Remus
Tonks and Remus got married first. They held it in the great hall which was bedecked in red and gold decorations. Students and staff members were invited well it was during the school year and they had quite a menu going for them to. Kerri, Hermione and Ginny changed into their bridesmaids dresses in Professor McGonagall's office which she left for them. They had been back to school barely a week before their wedding. Hermione was beside herself with worry about the N.EW.T.S even though Professor McGonagall and the Ministry and Dumbledore had arranged for their group at least take them later due to the special circumstances.
"Ah these dresses are so tight."
Kerri complained. "They're made to show off our bodies."
Ginny said. "Ginny!" Hermione said shocked. "Well they
are. I mean come on. Ron will be staring at you all night."
Ginny added. "Are my bridesmaids ready?" Tonks asked. She
was wearing elaborately designed dress robes/wedding gown. It was
beautiful. "Almost." Kerri said. "Good showtime in
fifteen minutes. Sorry it took so long we just had to wait for the
full moon to pass." Tonks said. "Oh how are you going to
deal with that?" Hermione asked. "He's going to apparate to
the shrieking shack and go in there. Got to keep the stories alive I
guess." Tonks said. Hermione smiled. "It'll be all right
Tonks you'll see." Hermione said. "Yes I suppose it will
and how are you and Mr. Weasley doing?" Tonks asked Hermione.
"Just fine we're dating but only that for now. Got to keep busy
with our lives and all." Hermione said. "See you girls out
there in a few."
Ginny did Hermione's make up. Kerri at
least could do her own. She didn't like it but she did it. "It's
show time." Ginny said when they were done. They walked out into
the great hall. Kerri caught sight of Fred who waved to her as she
and the others stood in the door way in front of Tonks. Remus and
Harry stood side by side up at the front next to Ron, Fred, and
George. Harry winked at Ginny and Ron smiled big when he saw
Hermione. Hermione blushed. Kerri grinned. The wedding march began to
play from somewhere. Dumbledore stood next to the man who would be
marrying them. Ginny led the bridesmaids.
Kerri was escourted by Fred after the vows were said. Tonks had bought each of her bridesmaid a diamond bracelet to wear with their dresses. Fred walked them over to their table which was the wedding party. It included Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Hagrid, Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore. The other students sat at the four house tables. Though room had been made for dancing. Tonks had found a way to bring in some muggle music that she liked.
"So Kerri I was thinking about buying a house." Fred said. "Oh that'd be good Fred." Kerri said. "Really you think so?" Fred asked. "Yeah I mean." Kerri shrugged. "Well see one person wouldn't really fill a house would they?" Fred asked. "So why doesn't George move in with you?" Kerri asked puzzled. "Because I was hoping you would." Fred said. "Oh. I mean um. Well I suppose we could..." Fred took out a tiny box. "I've had to go and ask all wrong I was going to ask you after the dance but I just couldn't wait." Fred said. He opened the lid. "Will you marry me?" Fred asked. "Fred! However did you manage?" Kerri asked gasping at the beautiful ring he had in his hand. "Nothing illegal I promise." Fred said. "Yes I will." Kerri said. Fred grinned and slipped the ring on her finger. They kissed. "We'll have to tell everyone but lets not tonight let Tonks and Remus have their moment." Fred said. Kerri smiled. "That is so wonderful we are going to be in laws." Fluer said behind them. "Ah. Fred just kill me now." Kerri said jokingly. "How about I love you?" Fred asked. "Works for me." Kerri said.
Tonks and Remus shared a dance. Then it was open invitation. Fred led Kerri out onto the dance floor. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Ginny and Harry and a few others.