Hermione chanced a look outside of the tent and in the direction of where the ceremony would take place just yards away. The seats were filling up and most of the guests were quickly making their way in. She saw Hagrid sitting at the very back, chatting with Kingsley Shacklebolt, who had just arrived. She saw Percy's wife, Audrey, also standing off to the side and towards the back of the group, rocking a baby in her arms while Percy engaged in conversation with Charlie and Bill. She smiled as she noticed Neville and Hannah taking seats at the back while Luna Lovegood followed them in robes of bright pink.

"I am going to sit," Fleur said as she flattened her dress down in front of her and fixed her hair. "You look fantastic, Ginny."

Hermione turned her attention back to Ginny. Molly was straightening out the bottom of Ginny's dress as she stood there staring straight ahead into space. She really did look exceptional with her long red hair standing out against the white of the dress.

"Nervous?" Hermione asked her as she bent down to help Molly.

"A little," Ginny said with a weary smile. "I can't tell if I'm more excited or nervous."

Hermione grinned as Fleur bent down next to her to fix one of Victoire's curls and adjust the big green bow in her hair.

"Just remember to smile, my love," she said as she kissed her daughter on the cheek and then proceeded to wipe the lipstick mark she had left off. She smiled at her and then turned and smiled at Ginny once more before exiting the tent.

"Are you nervous, Vicki?" Ginny asked.

"A little," she said as she wrung her fingers. "Don't worry, though. I know exactly what I'm doing."

Ginny and Molly laughed as someone suddenly pulled back the curtain of the tent.

"Everybody decent?" George asked as he poked his head inside, his hand covering his eyes. "I passed Fleur and she said you all were, but I'd rather not chance an accidental encounter."

"We are," Hermione said as he pulled his hand down. His eyes went straight to Ginny. He looked her up and down.

"Go ahead," Ginny said. "Let's hear what witty comment you've got ready."

"Believe it or not," he said, "I've got nothing, Ginny." He smiled. "You look beautiful. Really grown up. Part of me wants to go and kick Harry's arse right now."

She laughed. "Thanks, George."

"The rest of you all look amazing as well," he said as he leaned down and picked up Victoire. "And who is this pretty lady? I was looking for my niece."

"It is me, Uncle George!"

"I don't believe it," he said. "You look so grown up and my niece is just this little girl."

"George, you'll wrinkle her dress," Molly said as she ushered him to put her down.

"Not her dress!" he mocked as he put her back down on the ground. "Anyway, I was sent to let you all know we'll be ready in just a couple minutes." He glanced at Ginny. "Don't be nervous."

"I'm not," she said coolly.

"Good, because how embarrassing would it be to fall in front of all of those people?"

"George!" his mother said.

He grinned as another head suddenly poked itself inside the tent. It was Arthur, accompanied by Teddy. "Are we almost ready?" he asked as an immediate smile crossed his face as he took in Ginny.

"Oh, wow, it's time already," Ginny said anxiously as she glanced at her father.

"The band said they'd start playing once we give them the signal." He glanced at George, who was standing next to him. "George, you're escorting your mother, aren't you?"

"Am I?"

"You are now," he said with a look back at Molly. "Harry and Ron will come out when they hear the music and that'll be when you and George start walking. Then the kids will go, of course."

"How will we know when to go?" Victoire asked as she glanced at Teddy.

"Hermione will let you know," Ginny reassured her before she reached over and handed Victoire a basket of flowers. "Remember just throw them as you go."

"So, take another minute," Arthur said. "And then we can start."

Hermione glanced down at herself and straightened her dress. She caught her reflection in the mirror and smiled faintly. Fleur really had done a lovely job with her hair. It was up in a classy looking bun with tendrils of hair falling around her face as to frame it. It was more work that she would have probably done to it, but she was glad she had let Fleur do it after all was said and done.

"All right," George said with a glance at Ginny once he grabbed the curtain of the tent. "You ready?"

"I'm ready," she said with a deep, calming breath.

He began to wave at someone outside of the tent. It took just a few moments before the sounds of a slow but melodic tune started to fill the air. Hermione took a deep breath herself as George held out his arm for his mother to take. She did and they both disappeared outside.

Hermione took several steps forward to take George's place by the tent entrance to observe what was happening. The timing couldn't have been better as the sun began to set in the western sky and bathe the wedding guests in a magical, storybook sort of light that only a sunset was capable of. Her eyes wandered to the altar, where Harry and Ron stood side by side watching as George and Mrs. Weasley made their way towards them. Hermione couldn't help but smile and feel the emotion overwhelm her. She'd never seen the pair of them look more handsome.

"Do we go now?" Teddy asked as he and Victoire stared up at Hermione. She had been so caught up with everything that she hadn't even noticed the pair of them wiggle their way in front of her.

"Oh, yes," Hermione said, taking a step back. "Good luck, both of you."

Teddy and Victoire both emerged from the tent to the sudden sounds of "awws." Hermione watched as several people stood to catch a better look, while Fleur was now energetically taking pictures from her seat. She could see Harry swell with pride the closer the pair of them got to the end of the aisle as the sound of appreciative laughter suddenly emitted from the crowd. Harry and Ron both started visibly laughing.

"What happened?" Ginny asked.

"I don't know, I couldn't tell," Hermione said as she reached down and grabbed her own bouquet of flowers. She gave Ginny one last reassuring smile before she made her way out of the tent and towards the crowd of onlookers.

She smiled happily as she noticed several flashes from a camera go off from somewhere. She caught a glimpse of Professor McGonagall in the crowd before she focused solely straight ahead and onto Harry and Ron. They both smiled at her on cue when she made eye contact with them, and she returned the smile affectionately as she made it to the end of the aisle and took her spot on the bride's side. Now that she was standing so close to Harry, she couldn't keep her eyes from welling up with tears.

She tried her hardest to compose herself, but the second she saw Ginny emerge from the tent with her father by her side, she couldn't hold it in any longer. Silent tears began to slowly fall down her face as the crowd stood and appropriately watched. Ginny smiled modestly as she walked, but the second her eyes met Harry's, her smile and eyes grew wide with excitement. Harry, too, seemed completely awestruck by the moment, and suddenly shifted his feet nervously on the spot, never once taking his eyes off of Ginny. He was smiling the widest that Hermione had ever seen him, and this alone filled her with an enormous sense of happiness as she watched. This was all really happening.

Ginny made it to the end and kissed her father on the cheek as he stood back and took a seat next to the sobbing Mrs. Weasley. Arthur, too, looked as if he had a tear or two in his eye once Hermione caught a full glimpse of his face. There were quite a few criers in the audience she noticed. No one more noticeable than Hagrid once he blew loudly into his handkerchief at the back of the room.

"Ladies and gentlemen," said an elder wizard standing at the center of the altar as Harry and Ginny turned to face him. "We are gathered here today to join in union two faithful souls…"

Hermione reached down and pulled out her own handkerchief that she had wrapped around the stem of her bouquet. She dabbed her eyes and sniffled quietly and the wizard proceeding over the ceremony spoke of love and commitment and the appreciation of another person that one has to have in order to give themselves to someone. She couldn't help but wonder if she would find that sort of person in her own life given the lack of success she'd had in relationships thus far. This thought made her eyes suddenly drift towards Ron.

He was standing there dutifully with his hands crossed in front of him as he watched the elder wizard speak. She observed him as he reached up to itch his nose every so often, and also as his eyes occasionally flickered to Harry. She was just about to look away as the elder wizard mentioned something about "a love that transcends circumstance," but then, Ron suddenly looked at her. Their eyes met for only a few seconds before he smiled at her and looked away.

"Do you Harry James take Ginevra Molly to be your partner in life through good times and bad?"

"I do," Harry croaked as Ginny smiled at him admiringly. Hermione could feel the tears welling up again as the elder wizard asked Ginny the same question.

"I do," Ginny managed to stammer and she and Harry suddenly laughed more out of nerves and excitement rather than anything actually being funny.

"Well then," said the elder wizard as he raised his wand above their heads as stars began to pour out of the tip. "I pronounce you both, bonded for life! Ladies and Gentlemen, if you would please stand up!"

Everyone stood and began to cheer loudly and happily as Harry wrapped his arms around Ginny and pulled her in to kiss her. The crowd cheered louder. They broke apart and, both smiling, made their way down the aisle and towards the tent set for the reception. Hermione couldn't help but notice that the setting sun reflecting off of Ginny's hair seemed very fitting for the moment. She reached up and dabbed her eyes once more.

"Always the crier," Ron whispered to her as she took his arm and proceeded to walk with him down the aisle.

The tent for the reception had transformed completely in just the few moments it had taken for the ceremony to end. The tables were decorated in dark green and gold colors as bouquets of various flowers ran beautifully around the perimeter of the tent. The band had already made their way inside and began to play an upbeat tune for people to enjoy as they entered.

"It looks incredible," Ginny said as she and Harry entered hand in hand. Several waiters noticed the pair and went straight to work levitating food trays and champagne bottles to start circulating the room. They also began pointing and whispering once they fully realized who the bride and groom were.

"It really does," he said happily, taking notice of the waiters and giving them a friendly smile. The ceremony had gone off without a hitch or disturbance, which was what he had wanted most. Now he could relax a little. Ginny seemed to be reading his mind.

"Here's hoping we get just as lucky for the reception," she said as she squeezed his hand in hers. It was at that moment that Ron and Hermione entered the tent and came straight at them.

"You're married!" Hermione gushed as she rushed over to hug Ginny before doing the same to Harry. "It was such a lovely ceremony!"

"Could you see my knees shaking?" Harry asked as Ron wrapped his arm around Harry's shoulder and shook him happily.

"You seemed very poised," Hermione said as the rest of the guests began to make their way into the tent. Several of which began making a beeline straight for Harry and Ginny.

"Time for the meet and greet," Ginny said to Harry as Kingsley Shacklebolt led the pack.

"Mr. and Mrs. Potter, then," he said happily once he approached them. "Congratulations."

"Thank you, Kingsley," Harry said as he shook his hand. "And thanks for coming. I know how busy you are."

"We'll be around," Ron whispered to Harry as he made a gesture between Hermione and himself. "If you manage to break free."

"Yeah, okay," he said as Ginny hugged her mother before Molly made her way to him.

"Absolutely beautiful ceremony," Molly sobbed. "Oh, Harry, I'm so happy you're now a member of the family."

"Thanks, Molly," Harry said as Arthur gave him a wink and smile before leading Molly off to find a seat.

"Congratulations to the pair of you," Percy boasted as he and Audrey approached behind his parents. "It was lovely."

"Thanks, Perce," Ginny said as she peeked into Audrey's arms and sweetly observed the baby. "Look how big Molly has gotten!"

"Looks like her mother," Percy said proudly as his eyes caught wind of a tray of food floating nearby. He immediately proceeded to follow it.

"Good thing she looks like her mother..." George said loud enough for Percy to hear as he hugged his sister. "Good show not falling or passing out, both of you."

"Thanks, George," Harry said with a smile as he noticed that he was accompanied by Lydia and her friend from the night before. As it were, Lydia looked quite pale.

"You look beautiful," she said to Ginny with a weak smile as her friend followed George. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," Ginny said as she watched her trail after her friend. She looked back at Harry. "She didn't look very well."

Harry shrugged before he smiled and hugged Andromeda, who was next in the group. He glanced down at Teddy.

"You were perfect," he said as he watched Ginny lean down to hug him. "Thank you for everything."

"You're welcome," he said as Harry then leaned down and hugged him tightly.

"So, wait," Ginny asked. "What was so funny earlier when you and Victoire were walking? I heard people giggling."

"Victoire ran out of flowers," Teddy said as he shook his head. "So, she stopped to pick some up so that she would have enough to make it to the end."

"It was cute," Harry said.

"I told her she didn't have to," Teddy explained. "She didn't listen."

"It's okay," Harry said with a smile as Andromeda ushered Teddy along so as to not hold up the line.

"I love that kid," Harry said proudly as he was greeted by a large and overbearing bear hug courtesy of Hagrid.

"Beautiful it was," he said happily. "Oh, Harry. Ginny. I'm so proud!"

"Thanks, Hagrid," he managed to mumble with his face squished against Hagrid's side. It wasn't until Hagrid released him that he could thank him properly.

"You look beautiful," Charlie said, giving Ginny a hug as his current girlfriend Leah followed suit and gushed about how lovely Ginny looked. He turned towards Harry and hugged him. "Congratulations."

"Thanks," Ginny said warmly as they greeted the next several people in line before coming to Neville and Hannah.

"You know, it really does seem like yesterday that you and I were off to the Yule Ball," Neville said as he hugged Ginny. "It's a good thing that never worked out."

Ginny and Harry both laughed as Neville smiled and took Hannah's hand right as Luna approached the pair.

"I'm so glad to know you two," she said warmly, pulling out a small and strange looking stone from her handbag. "This is for you."

Ginny took it and examined it. "Thanks, but what is it?"

"It's an extremely rare pebble found only in Nepal," she said. "It's supposed to bring great success and fertility to your relationship."

"Oh," Harry said as he and Ginny exchanged looks of mild confusion. "Thanks, Luna…"

"Be warned, though," she added. "It's been told that if you keep it near you while you are experiencing any sort of sexual union, that children are almost a guaranteed result. It's quite powerful. So, keep it in another room unless you're planning children quickly."

Harry and Ginny stared blankly at her.

"But the luck and prosperity it will bring you is well worth the risk," she said pleasantly before she skipped off to join the party.

"Let's make sure we keep that in a very well monitored place," Harry said, taking it from Ginny as she eagerly handed it off.

"You looked wonderful!" Fleur said as she kissed Ginny on both cheeks before doing the same to Harry. "And you, so handsome!"

"Victoire you were wonderful," Ginny said, reaching down to hug her.

She blushed. "Thank you."

"Okay," Bill said to both Dominique and Louis as he held them in his arms so that they were eye level with Ginny and Harry. "Just like we practiced, you two. Ready?"

"Hi, Uncle Harry!" they both said in unison before breaking into a fit of giggles.

"Hi guys," Harry said as he and Ginny smiled. Bill laughed as Fleur took Dominique from him and lead them off.

"Oh, Potter," Professor McGonagall said as Bill led his family away. "You know, I see a lot of students grow up, but some are just more memorable than others."

Harry smiled.

"And you look beautiful, Miss Weasley," McGonagall said before stopping and realizing what she had said. "Mrs. Potter, that is. You're a married woman now."

"I'll still always be a Weasley," she said with a small shrug.

"I'd know Professor Dumbledore would be ever so proud of you," McGonagall said to Harry. "As would your parents. Very much so."

"Thank you," he said as she made her way into the party. Harry suddenly took a moment to glance around the room. People were eating, drinking, smiling, and laughing as they gathered at tables and rejoiced over the occasion. This was he and Ginny's day to celebrate, and he was exceptionally happy to be here doing it with the people he cared about.

"Look who it is!" Ginny said minutes later after they finished greeting several of Ginny's Quidditch teammates.

"Seamus," Harry said. "It's been too long." He glanced over and noticed Dean Thomas and a taller woman standing next to him. "And Dean!"

"It's good to see you two," Seamus said, giving Harry a hearty handshake. "Congrats on all of this."

"Yeah," Dean said happily. "I'm really happy for you both."

"Thank you," Ginny said as Dean introduced them to his girlfriend and they proceeded to briefly catch up before they excused themselves to find a seat and let Harry and Ginny get to the remainder of their guests.

"Thank you for coming, Darcy" Ginny said to her team's manager as she hugged her. "I'm so glad you could make it."

"It's my pleasure. And oh, I've already got the team's press people ready for the news to hit," she said as she ran her hand through her short hair. "We're anticipating owls by the flock load come Monday, but good for you both for keeping it so well hidden."

"We tried," Harry said as Darcy waved for someone to join them. "Ginny, I know you've met my friend here a few times, but Harry I don't think you have."

Harry turned and could physically feel his eyes widen with surprise at the man towering towards them.

"This is Kensworth Judge," Darcy said with a smile. "We've been friends for ages and he kindly enough agreed to accompany me tonight."

"Harry Potter," Judge said with a strong handshake as his burly presence seemed to almost eclipse Harry. "It's so good to meet you. I've told Ginny here how I'd always hoped to get the chance."

"Likewise," Harry said with a small smile. "I follow your game. It's impressive."

"Why thank you," he said as he smiled politely at Ginny. "Weasley, you clean up nice."

She smirked. "Gee, thanks."

"You're a lucky man, Potter," Judge said. "I've always thought highly of Ginny, here."

"He's only saying that because it's my wedding day," she joked. "But since you're here Kensworth, you will have to meet a friend of mine. He happens to think very highly of you, you see. No matter how hard I try to shake it out of him."

"Oh, is that so?" he asked with the boisterous laugh that he was known for.

Harry smiled as he started scanning the room for Teddy. He found him sitting off to the side with his grandmother, along with Percy and Bill's families. "I'll get him," he said as he excused himself and made his way across the room. He heard several people calling his name, but he pretended not to hear them as he approached the table where Teddy was eating cheese and grapes. "Hey," he said, bending down. "What are you up to?"

"Eating," Teddy said as he offered him a grape. "Want one?"

"No, thanks," Harry said, unable to really hold his smile. "Can I borrow you for a minute?"

Teddy's eyes suddenly drifted to a tray floating by with hot hor'dourves on it. He seemed hesitant as he pointed. "But I've been waiting for that one."

"I'll make sure you get some," Harry said as he gave Andromeda a smile. "Come on, I think you'll like this."

"Like what?"

"I just have someone I'd like you to meet," he said as he led Teddy through the room and over to where he had been before. Teddy followed, and as Harry and he grew closer to where Judge was standing, he suddenly turned in their direction and Teddy caught a full look of the large Quidditch player. He stopped in his tracks.

"Is that…?" Teddy asked before trailing off. He didn't seem to be able to get the words out.

"Yeah," Harry said, also stopping. "Come on, let's go and introduce you to him."

He shook his head rapidly. "That's Judge! I'm too nervous."

"Don't be nervous," Harry said, stepping towards him. "He's just a normal person, like you and me."

"No, he's not," he said apprehensively without taking his eyes off of Judge. "He's Judge!"

It was in that moment that Ginny noticed the pair of them and pointed in their direction. Judge turned and smiled warmly before he filled the several steps that Teddy had left between them. With every step he took, Teddy's head rose higher and higher in the air in order to keep looking at him.

"This must be Teddy," Kensworth said, reaching out a hand to shake his. "I've heard a lot about you."

Teddy didn't move. He just kept staring.

"All good things, of course," he said, still smiling. "I heard you're a fan of the Wasps?"

He still didn't move. Harry almost wanted to check to see if he was still breathing.

"He's just a very big fan," Harry said as he laid a reassuring hand on Teddy's shoulder. Teddy immediately took a step towards him as he did it. "He's just a little star struck."

"Star struck by me?" Judge asked with his signature hearty laugh. "You have Harry Potter as a friend and you're starstruck by me?"

Teddy looked up at Harry before staring back at Judge. He seemed confused. "He's just Harry."

Harry smiled and shrugged as Judge laughed again.

"Well, you seem like a very nice young man, Teddy," he said. "And I'll tell you what, if you'd like to come to any Wasps games, you just let me know, all right? I'll be sure to get you great seats."

Teddy nodded slowly, his eyes as big as saucers.

"It was nice meeting you," he said as he stuck his hand out once more. This time, Teddy slowly took it.

"That's a boy," Judge said before turning and walking back to where Darcy and Ginny were still chatting.

"How about that?" Harry asked Teddy.

"Kensworth Judge shook my hand," he said to Harry, as if he hadn't just witnessed the entire encounter.

"Pretty cool."

"I'm going to go tell my Grams," he said immediately, turning on the spot and running off without another. Harry felt Ginny's hand on his side as he watched him go.

"Judge seemed to find it amusing that Teddy would give a hoot about him when he knows you."

"To Teddy, I'm just boring old Harry," he said, smiling back. "And that's the way I prefer it."

She grinned.

"You know," he said as he realized that he and Ginny finally had a second to themselves as they stood off to the side observing everyone eating and socializing. "You look absolutely incredible, Gin. I think everyone here has gotten a chance to tell you that but me."

"You look pretty good yourself," she said, leaning into him and kissing him. She paused and pulled back and stared down at the lapel of Harry's robes. "What's in your pocket?"

Harry reached in and pulled out the stone that Luna had given them.

"That kiss right there may have very well just gotten you pregnant," he joked.

"That's not funny," she said with a hesitant smile as she took it from him and started to examine it closer. "You think there's any truth to it?"

"I'm not taking any chances," he said as he shook his head as he turned to make his way towards their table. "That thing is sitting outside tonight."