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Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
Hermione paced back and forth in the classroom adjacent to the Great Hall. She had been ready for an hour; now she was just waiting on the five o'clock hour to strike. It was her wedding day. She stopped pacing and turned to look at herself in the mirror.
Her wedding dress was full, white, and strapless. It fit her curves perfectly; that was one thing she knew Severus loved about her—the fact that she was not as thin as a rail. She ran her hands down the front of it, resting her hands on her hips. Her light brown curls were pulled up into a simple style, a few tendrils falling around her face. Her makeup was subtle, enhancing her natural beauty. Her veil was laying on the table next to the mirror. As she looked up into the mirror again, her mother was standing behind her, smiling.
"Hermione, dear, you look gorgeous," her mom said. Hermione could hear the tears in her voice. She turned to face her mother.
"Mom, I love you," she blurted out, pulling her into a tight hug. Her mom hugged her back.
"Oh, I can't believe my baby is getting married!" she exclaimed happily. Hermione's father stepped up to them.
"Neither can I," he whispered. Hermione turned to him. She immediately started to cry. It was the first time she had ever seen her father's eyes full of tears. She wrapped one arm around him and pulled him into their embrace. They stood there for a few seconds, savoring the last bit of time they would have as a three-person family. Her mom's voice broke the silence.
"It's nearly time, 'Mione," she said, reaching for the veil. Hermione nodded.
Mrs. Granger placed the veil on Hermione's head and pulled it down over her face. She smiled as she adjusted it to just perfect.
"There, honey. Now, I'm going to go take my seat," she said, squeezing Hermione's hand.
"Thank you, Mom, for everything," she said. Her mom nodded and walked out the door, leaving Hermione and Mr. Granger in the room alone together.
There wasn't much time for words, but Mr. Granger had always been good at saying things simply.
"Hermione Jean, you're a beautiful bride, and I know Severus is going to make you happy. I love you, and I'm so proud you're my daughter," he said, lifting her veil and kissing her cheek. Hermione smiled.
"I love you too, Daddy. Thank you," she said. He nodded.
Ginny stuck her head in the door at that moment.
"Hey, guys, we're ready," she said, smiling. "Hermione, you look absolutely perfect. Severus is going to flip!" she said with a giggle.
Hermione took a deep breath, hooked her arm in her father's, and they walked to the shut doors of the Great Hall.
Ginny was Hermione's maid of honor, and Tonks, Luna, and Fleur were her other bridesmaids. Hermione and her dad were at the back of the line. The doors opened, and Canon in D on strings started playing softly.
Hermione took a deep breath, made sure Ginny had Severus's wedding band on her finger, and before she knew it, Ginny was walking down the aisle. It was time.
As soon as she and her father stepped into the room, the Wedding March began to play on the enchanted organ.
At the front of the room stood Harry, Ron, Lupin (Hermione was shocked when Severus named him a groomsman; Harry and Ron had, after all, been her decision), and Lucius, Severus's best man. Dumbledore stood in the middle of the room behind his podium; he was to marry Severus and Hermione.
But she only had eyes for one person: Severus.
He stood in front of Lucius, his dark eyes locked on her. He smiled gently. Her heart fluttered. I am really going to marry the man I love.
She and her father approached the front of the room, and Dumbledore spoke.
"Who gives this woman to be married?" he asked.
"Her mother and I do," Mr. Granger said, lifting Hermione's veil, kissing her on the cheek, then putting it back down. He took her hand and placed it in Severus's, and sat down on the front row next to Mrs. Granger, wiping a single tear from his cheek.
She and Severus stood facing one another. Her heart was beating so loudly, she was sure everyone in the room could hear it.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join in matrimony, Severus Tobias Snape and Hermione Jean Granger." Severus squeezed her hands gently and smiled.
Dumbledore said the traditional vows, and as Severus spoke to Hermione for the first time, he lifted her veil. After the traditional vows, they both had written something personal they wanted to say to each other. Severus spoke first.
"Hermione, I do not even know how to begin to tell you how much I love you. You are the brightest spot in my life, and my very best friend. I have never been more sure about anything in my entire life. I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world, I swear to you," he said, his voice shaking slightly.
"Severus, you are the only man I have ever loved. You have always been someone I have looked up to, admired, and now, loved. I was beginning to think I'd never find the right man for me, and then you came along. I've never felt the same way about anyone I feel about you. I love you, and I swear to make you the happiest man in the world," she said, her voice finally cracking and a tear rolling down her cheek.
Dumbledore smiled, clearing some building tears from his throat. "And now, the rings," he said. Lucius handed Severus Hermione's wedding band, and Ginny handed Hermione Severus's.
"Severus, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed," Dumbledore said, gazing down at them.
"With this ring, I thee wed," Severus said, tears choking his words. He slipped the ring on her finger.
"Hermione, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed,"
"With this ring, I thee wed," Hermione repeated, tears flowing freely down her cheeks, putting the ring on his left hand.
"If no one in this room has any objections, with the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
No sooner had Dumbledore gotten out that last sentence, Severus had pulled Hermione to him in an ardent embrace, kissing her lips like he'd never kissed her before. She melted into him, kissing him back. When they broke the kiss, they raised their joined hands to the crowd.
"May I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Severus Snape!" The room burst into applause and stood up as the couple walked down the aisle together. The wedding party followed, grins spread over all their faces.
But the biggest smiles were on the faces of Severus and Hermione.
When they stepped outside into the hall, Severus turned her to face him. She smiled radiantly up at him.
"Mrs. Snape, you look perfect. Amazing. Gorgeous. Every other positive word known to man," he said, laughing and kissing her forehead.
"Thank you, Mr. Snape, you look amazingly gorgeous yourself,"
At that moment, Dumbledore waved his hands and the Great Hall changed from wedding chapel to reception hall. Everyone waited patiently inside for the bride and groom to reenter. When they did, everyone applauded and shooting stars fell from the enchanted ceiling.
Hermione gasped and looked at Severus. With her brown eyes wide and doe-like, she had never looked more stunning.
"God, I love you," he whispered in her ear. She turned to look at him.
"I love you too," she said.
Dumbledore's voice broke through the din. "Let the party begin!"
Severus smiled and led Hermione to the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple.
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you.
tbc
:D That was fun! Next up, the wedding reception, of course! Please review!! Love, love!
-r