So, the idea behind this story should be obvious.
Some weddings are going to be 3-4 chapters, some only 1, etc etc
Chapters WILL be labelled.
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Chapter notes:
As is usual when I write a Teddy+Harry fic, Andromeda is not present. Invent a reason at your own leisure.
"What waltz did you convince them to use?" Harry asked as Hermione stood next to him.
"I showed them a few pieces, they chose La Valse de l'Amour from the Cinderella movie they saw on their first date." Hermione said. "And besides, they agreed to a waltz-"
"After you were insistent." Harry said, and Hermione cast him a look.
"I simply said a waltz would be a very nice touch."
Harry smiled at Hermione as Teddy and Victoire took the floor. They were smiling mischievously at each other, Victoire giggling as Teddy took her waist. The waltz began, and Teddy and Victoire moved with precision- no doubt thanks to Hermione and Fleur's teachings. They moved slowly, almost flawlessly, laughing when Victoire stepped on Teddy's foot or him on hers. Even now that Victoire had traded the thicker skirted gown for a shorter version(which Harry was sure had simply been a spell cast out of sight of the Muggles)
Victoire whispered something to Teddy and he laughed, whispering something back and Harry couldn't help but wonder what they were plotting. He got his answers after about a minute, when Teddy dipped Victoire and the song stopped- Harry looked towards the band, expecting there to be a problem, but a new song began a second later.
Something was familiar about the song as he watched Teddy swing Victoire back up to her feet properly, their dancing taking on a faster style.
"Oh..." Hermione said quietly, exhaling slowly. And then she smiled.
"Hermione, where have we heard this?" Harry asked quietly.
"Professor Lupin's boggart lesson." Hermione said, with a wide smile. "I haven't heard this in years."
Harry looked around, and he noticed a few of the younger adults seemed to recognise it as well. Ginny was grinning, and with the way her and Bill smiled each other, he had a feeling they had something to do with this.
Suddenly, Teddy and Victoire's mutual choice for "more comfortable" shoes made sense. Afterwards, when a new song began, the parents of both bride and groom were to dance with one another, and a new song began with Harry leading Fleur to the floor and Bill leading Ginny.
It was another waltz type of song and Fleur smiled at Harry before speaking. "Do you remember ze Yule Ball?"
Harry's cheeks flushed. "I try not to."
"I recall you could barely dance." She responded.
Harry laughed lightly, dipping her. When he pulled her back up, she seemed a little surprised. "I take it back, Meester Potter, you are not bad at dancing." She commented.
Harry stood in front of the main table. "Twenty two years, two months and... six days ago, I was asked to be your godfather. You've changed a lot since I first met you, and I don't just mean your hair colour- which has changed many, many times."
Harry continued after a second. "I feel incredibly honoured that you asked me to stand next you today. I do, however, have to mention that until six years ago, I did not expect this to happen. I happen to remember that you and Vic didn't get along for a few years, until Fleur and Ginny forced you two to spend an afternoon together. I don't think any of us were expecting you two to become inseparable. And I do think everyone agrees with me on this point."
There were mutters of agreements from some of the adult women, and Teddy snickered. "Although, as we saw with both sets of your parents- being drastically different has worked out. And for just a moment, I do think we need to acknowledge the two very important people who are really the reason we're all here today." Harry raised his glass higher. "To Remus and Tonks, who I'm sure will still curse each and every one of us if we mention her given name."
The guests all raised their glasses, repeating the toast. Once it was quiet again, Harry spoke again. "There's not a day that goes by where I don't miss them." Harry continued. "And I see them both in you, Teddy. And I know, a few years from now, you might have children- as much as Bill might want to deny that- and I know any child born to relatives of both the Marauders and the Weasley twins might manage to force Minerva into an early retirement. And I say that after she already dealt with us and our children."
"But, in all honestly, Teddy. As I said this morning, and I've said a thousand times before- and will probably say another thousand times- I am so proud of the person you've become. And I honestly hope only the best for you and Vic." He held his glass up again. "To the Lupins."
"As Victoire's father, I feel the need to tell Teddy that I won't hesitate to protect my daughter. However, as I knew his mother very well, that wouldn't be a smart move on my half- because like his mother, I'm sure he can talk his way out of any situation. After all, he managed to convince me to allow him to marry Vic." Bill said. "I remember when you came to ask me if you could take Vic to a movie when she was fifteen. I almost said no, if I were being completely honest-"
"You did say no." Fleur interjected and there was a general laughter.
"Right, I did. But I also changed my mind-"
"Thanks to Mum." Victoire said, and there was more laughter.
"The important thing is we're here now." Bill said quickly. "Which means Mum's finally managed to bring a Tonks into our family, 30 years late. We also got a Lupin, so I do believe the Weasleys have now married into almost all of our friends' families. Which, as Harry himself said, doesn't exactly sound too good for the lovely Minerva and the future of the school."
"Speaking of the future, I still expect you two to maintain a safe distance from each other." Bill said. "Or I ask that I becoming suddenly forgetful for the entire time you are gone on your honeymoon."
Victoire rolled her eyes, muttering something to Teddy, who snorted.
"All I can say now, is that I am actually honoured to call Teddy my son-in-law. And I will always be proud of you, Vic." Bill said, raising his glass. "To the Lupins."
And that brings us to the end of Teddy/Victoire's wedding. BUT I did have an idea for a post-wedding oneshot for them. That will be published separately and be titled "The First Year".
