Chapter 8

A/N hey everyone! A reviewer asked if I was watching the movie over and over again. The answer to that is no. I watched it alot when I was younger and I have a very good memory. Thank you to all of my faithful reviewers and readers... it means alot to me. without futher delay here is chapter 8

The church bells chimed in the distance as Hermione stood outside the cathedral a month later. Her Ivory satin dress blew in the gentle breeze.

She wore a strappless beaded gown that fell slimly to the floor. Her hair was partly pulled back in a clip that held her veil, while the rest of her hair fell down past her shoulders in delicate curls.

In her hands she held a small boquet of lillies.

The nuns stood behind her , The Reverand Mother fixing her veil that fell elegantly to the floor and about a foot behind her.

She turned and smiled sweetly to her former family. The blessed he and turned back to face the closed doors.

Arella, who was her Maid of Honor, wore a black spagettii strapped dress that fell loosely to the floor.

The music started, the grand oak doors opened and that was Maryna's cue, who was dressed in a white sleeveless dress, to start down the isle, lining it with white rose petals.

Arella followed her sister leading the way for Hermione.

Seeing Draco was a popular business man, and had a high status in the society, the catherdral was filled with thousands of people.

The Minister of Magic of Scotland even offered to marry the couple, which he only offered to high class wizards.

Hermione made her way down the long isle, people she didn't know beaming at her, admiring her natural beauty.

To say she was completly calm, was a lie. Butterflies were racing in her stomace. This was a big step in her life, becoming a wife and instantly becoming a mother to seven children.

But all the nervousness disappeared when she met her future husband at the front of the altar. He looked amazing in his black silk dress robes, and his blond hair falling over his sparkiling eyes.

Hermione handed her bouqet to Arella, and joined hands with Draco.

"We are gathered here today to join this couple in wedded bliss." said the Minister.

"If there is any reason why these two should not be be joined on this day, speak now or forever hold your peace" spoke the Minister.

The crowd remained quiet and the Minister nodded and spoke once more.

"Lord Malfoy and Ms. Granger have asked to recite their own vows. Ms. Granger" he said alowing Hermione to start.

" If anyone told me 19 years ago that I would be standing here, pledging my life and love to you, I probably would have hexed them. But you proved yourself. You turned you back on everything you belived in and took a chance to become someone better. And you were sucessful. When I first found out that I was to be helping you with your children, I honestly wasn't too sure. But I took a chance and It paid off. I fell in love with your children and slowly, you. I am happier now then I have ever been and thats because I took a risk and fell in love."

"Lord Malfoy, if you will" said the Minister.

"I stand here, a 30 year old man, who's life was shattered when his first wife died of illness. I was broken. I showed no love to my children. I hid behind my work and I ran away from my problems. Then you came back into my life. Slowly but surely you put the pieces back together. You brought happiness in my childrens life and then mine. You reassured them of my love for them and treated them like you would your own children. I can't imagine my life now without you. You fixed me and showed me I could love again."

"Draco, do you take Hermione Jane to be your wife, until death parts you?" asked the Minister.

"I will" he said as he slid the siver ring, with round diamonds going all the way around, onto her ring finger.

"Hermione, do you take Draco Alexander tou be our husband, until death parts you?" asked the Minister.

"I will" she replied ad she slid a matching ring on Draco's ring finger.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Please seal this unity with a kiss."

Draco placed his right hand under Hermiones chin, tilting her head up and leaned down,giving her a soft kiss on her lips.

"May I present to you, Lord Draco Malfoy and his wife, Lady Hermione Malfoy." siad the Minister.

The crowd stood and applauded as the newlyweds walked back down the isle and left the cathedral to prepare for the reception later that night.

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Hermione stood on a balcony, watching the sun set over the sparkling sea. The waves crashed graciously on the sand. Hermione closed her eyes and smiled as the warm carribean breeze blew her hair and her light blue sundress.

A strong pair of arms wrapped around her waist and automatically rested her her hands on her husbands, who now had his chin on her shoulder.

"Its so beautiful, isn't it?" Hermione asked.

"It is, but you are more beautiful" Draco replied.

Hermione turned around to face her husband, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I love you so much" replied Hermione.

"I love you too, for the rest of my life" he said.

Their lips met and slowly grew into a passionate kiss, before Draco pulled.

"Darling, I suggest we take this indoors unless we want to give the neighboors a show" he said huskily.

"Yes I suppose your right" she said.

Draco picked Hermione up bridal style, making her squeal and carried her over the threshold of their hotel room, closing the balcony door with his foot.