Woohoo - the wedding is here lol! Thank you all for your reviews. I haven't had a lot of time so sorry if I didn't get round to replying. I did read them all though so thanks!

No snogging yet, sorry. Next chapter I hope.

She knew that she had to tell Draco how she felt. I might regret it for the rest of my life if I don't.
Ginny stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself in a giant fluffy towel. The last of the patients had now been taken by ministry officials to be re-homed; several of them were having their memories wiped first. It had been a long week; one of the patients in particular had had a bad reaction to the spells used on them. Ginny had never heard of it before but apparently some people could be allergic to magical treatment so they had had to use very weak potions instead and hope for the best. Luckily enough it seemed to have worked fine but it had meant their recovery was slow.

Tomorrow she could go home. It was a nice thought but nerve-wracking all the same. Over the last few days she had thought of Draco a lot, she hadn't realised quite how much of a hold he had over her heart until she had to leave him. Such a bond had formed over a short space of time.

Ginny was drying her hair and going over the things she'd planned to say to him when an owl flew in through a tiny window and landed on the sink. Ginny reached out, took the message from it and looked around for a treat to give the owl, all she could find were a few raisins but the owl seemed quite happy with them.

The owl flew back out as Ginny unravelled the parchment. She let out a little cry of joy. It was a letter from her mother…

Hello my little Ginny,

I know you have been very busy this last week (for which I'm very proud of you) so I'm not sure if you're aware of the date tomorrow. The 16th - it is Bill's wedding! My boy will be getting married tomorrow!

We didn't want to bother you with any last minute details as Draco has told us that you have all you need in your room. He's such a nice boy.

I can't believe I haven't seen your bridesmaid dress but it will be a nice surprise to see what you chose.

Your dad has arranged a ministry car to collect you tomorrow with all your bags (Don't worry my love, I didn't look through anything. I know how you like your privacy which is fine by me. A girl's got to have a little something to herself in a house full of men.)

Anyway, the car will be there for you at 8 so get a good night's sleep. The driver will help you with your bags to the room which is waiting for you. We won't see you until the ceremony as you and Fleur's sister will be getting ready along with Fleur and get to make a grand entrance!

Anyway, there is a lot to do here. We are leaving tonight so we can help Mr and Mrs Delacour with the decorations and anything else that needs doing in the morning.

I've missed you my love. I hope everything has been ok and you haven't been under too much stress.

All my love,

Mum.

x

Ginny folded the letter up and smiled to herself, not only was she going to see all of her family but she had an excuse to get all dressed up. At least this way she would be looking her best when she saw Draco.

The last week had been fairly miserable for Draco; he'd spent most of his time in the room he had found that was full of books. However it seemed that every time he started to get into a book someone would come and interrupt him. Molly kept mothering him and was always bringing him drinks and food. While this was a nice gesture it did remind him of Ginny – the one person he was trying not to think about.

Arthur would pop in every now and again to show Draco some peculiar muggle devices. Draco couldn't quite see the point when you could achieve the same results with magic but he humoured Arthur all the same. To not have done so would be like kicking a giant puppy. Draco knew he had a mean streak but that would be going too far!

Remus was possibly his worst visitor; he plagued Draco with questions and tested him on wandless magic and other things. Draco was fascinated and he was learning a lot but his heart wasn't really in it. He couldn't help but think that if Ginny were here to watch and compliment him it would all be so much more enjoyable.

Whenever Tonks came in she would just sit quietly for a while or flick through some books. Quite often she would tell Draco that Madam Pomfrey had sent a message saying all was well but Ginny wouldn't be back that day. Draco appreciated her coming but each time a message came he hoped it would have different news; each time his hopes were dashed. He was just glad that the Weasel king and Granger hadn't stayed long after Ron had recovered. That would really have driven him mad…

Now here he was, on the morning of a Weasley's wedding waiting to celebrate with them all. He couldn't believe he was here but he was surprisingly happy that he was. Tonks had warned Draco not to stare at Bill as he was scarred from a werewolf attack but had only been partially affected. Draco's mind had gone into overdrive at that point; he was filled with ideas of altering the wolfsbane potion. If Bill wasn't completely affected and if Draco could strengthen the potion then he may be able to cure Bill. Of course it wouldn't work on a fully blown lycanthrope as to make the potion strong enough to rid them of the werewolf genes would kill them.

Draco decided to put it out of his mind for now. He wasn't going to mention it until he was fairly sure it could be done. Straightening his dark blue dress robes he walked to where Mrs Weasley was to see if there was anything further he could help with. He'd proven to be very adept at decorating, so good in fact that he insisted upon doing it all himself – spending so much time with his mother preparing for balls, dinners and other events seemed to have left him with a flair for aesthetics.

Molly smiled at him. "I think we're all done now dear. You've been such a help. Thank you." She bustle off saying that she needed to get ready and Draco was left standing by himself.

He looked around once more to make sure everything was perfect, he was pretty pleased with his efforts. Fleur had chosen a beautiful old country house covered in climbing flowers and with a lovely orchard out the back. The house had a large oak staircase and Fleur wanted to make her grand entrance there; Bill was to be waiting for her on the landing and they would descend together. Draco had to admire her style. That girl knows how to put on a good show. He thought.

He had decorated the stairs with sparkling silver ribbons and made delicate blue flowers bloom and wind their way around the banisters. The theme spread round the house and into the orchard – beautiful blue flowers could be seen springing up everywhere. Draco had also adorned all the trees and bushes with silver gems which were catching the sunlight wonderfully. Little did everyone know but he had charmed them so that when the night came upon them the gems would each omit a faint glow so that the clearing could look like it was lit by hundreds of fairies.

He was brought out of his reverie by the sound of someone clearing their throat. He turned and saw a tall and well built Weasley, judging from the scars it had to be Bill.

"You must be Bill" Draco said politely, looking as though Bill's face wasn't marred in anyway. He held his hand out to shake; Bill looked at it for a second before grabbing Draco and pulling him in for a big bear hug. Draco was shocked but managed to give Bill a manly smack on the back in return.

"Draco Malfoy. I've heard a lot about you. Most of it bad I'm afraid to say, but your recent actions have more than made up for any rubbish Ron used to spout." Bill said this with a grin. "I want to thank you for saving my baby sister and of course Ronald. But I'd also like to show my appreciation for all the hard work you've put in here today. Fleur will absolutely love all you've done. It will make her day knowing that she's going to have the best decorated and stylish wedding of the year. I know she was nervous leaving the decorating to other people but you've excelled her hopes I think. It must be the French ancestry!"

Draco managed to look modest; he was good with controlling his faces and emotions. Bill lost his smile and turned serious. "I'd like you to honour me by being an usher. My friend has been unavoidably detained trying to break a curse so we're one short."

Draco was shocked for the second time. "Shouldn't you choose one of your brothers?"

Bill shook his head. "How could I choose just one? It's all or nothing and I can't have the whole family traipsing down the aisle with me. Plus can you imagine what havoc the twins would cause? No I think you're the man for the job."

"If you're sure." Draco said - glad he had worn robes that tied in with the wedding colours. "What do I have to do?"

Bill's grin returned. "Excellent mate. Basically you have to try to keep everything as smooth as possible. Show people to their seats and then take your seat at the front with the family. Once the vows are over you need to accompany one of the bridesmaids back down the aisle after us and halfway through our first dance Fleur wants the ushers to lead the bridesmaids up to dance too."

Draco nodded. Bill said that he should get into his position as Fleur would kill him if he were late.

People were starting to filter in so Draco began his duties. A couple of people seemed a little shocked to see a Malfoy as a part of the Weasley wedding party but they were all too polite to say. Their eyes widened even more when Arthur came down and gave Draco a fatherly pat on the back and Molly bestowed him with a kiss on the cheek.

When Ron and Hermione turned up and caught sight of Draco they looked at each other with slight worry, Harry was close behind them and he stopped still when he saw Draco. Hermione started speaking to him very quickly.

"Harry, before you do anything let me explain." Harry turned to her. "You seem to know he would be here? What's going on? Why didn't you say something?" Harry looked a little betrayed. Ron put his hand on Harry's arm.

"Harry mate, it's my fault. I didn't want you to be distracted at all. The stuff you've been doing is really dangerous and you needed to concentrate. Mum invited him; it's not just me that he saved. He stopped Ginny from being killed too. Mione and I don't want him here any more than you do but for mum's sake we can't say anything."

Harry pulled a face but nodded in understanding. The trio walked towards the rows of blue and silver seats that had been laid out in the large clearing in the orchard. As they approached Draco he looked up and caught Harry's eye; both of them narrowed their eyes in looks of hatred. Draco held an order of service out and forced a smile on his face. "Can I show you to your seats?" he asked.

"We're more than capable of finding them ourselves thank you Malfoy." Harry said snatching the booklet from Draco's hand. Ron followed silently not able to be rude to someone who saved him but not wanting to befriend him either. Hermione shook her head at them both.

"You can show me Draco." She said taking her booklet gently. Harry and Ron both looked at her as if she'd gone mad. Draco smiled and escorted her to a row quite near the front on the groom's side. He went to show more people in and Ron and Harry both started moaning at her for consorting with the enemy. She tutted at them.

"Listen to you two, it's meant to be a nice day. Ronald, you should be ashamed - Draco saved your life and you owe him. Harry, I know you have bad feelings between you but for today can you at least be civil."

"I don't trust him Hermione. Not one bit. He's got to be up to something. I've said it before and been right, I'm right this time." Harry snapped.

"Harry, he has proven himself. You might not like it but if even Tonks can accept him then I think you should at least not be so obviously rude."

Harry looked as though he was going to throw a fit. Finally he slumped in his chair a little. "Fine. But only because I don't want to ruin Bill's day. If he so much as steps a toe out of line I'll be onto him."

Suddenly music started and Draco and Bill's best man made their way to the front to take their places. Everyone turned and looked through the big double doors to the staircase where Bill was waiting for Fleur, when she appeared Bill's smile couldn't have been wider, she had a huge white dress on with tiny blue flowers embroidered over the bodice and down the train. There were beads and sequins sewn on to look like vines linking the flowers together; Draco's decorations couldn't have been better if he had seen the dress in advance. Ginny and Fleur's sister followed with bouquets of blue flowers.

The couple slowly descended and walked out into the garden and through the middle of where all the guests were seated. Most eyes followed them to the front but both Draco and Harry were still watching Ginny. Both boys were thinking that they had never seen her look more beautiful.