Chapter 6: True Love

Finally, after listening to the minister go on and on, Ron heard the words of the minister.

"If anyone knows why this couple cannot be joined in holy matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

Ron watched as the couple looked around the room. He saw Harry's eyes stop on Abby, and then he knew for sure that Harry wasn't over her. But should he speak up? Finally he decided that it would be best, and if Harry was mad at him, so be it. He cleared his throat a bit and stepped forward.

"Excuse me everyone, but I know for a fact that this couple should not be together." He heard as a few people gasped and watched as Harry and his bride-to-be turned to him, the bride with an evil look on her face.

"I-I know for a fact Harry that you should not marry Amanda."

"And why shouldn't he?" Amanda sneered at him.

"We-well, you see…okay, Harry you gave you heart to someone years ago, and I know for a fact you are not over her yet, and I don't think she is either. I-I think that you shouldn't go through with this until you feel that you are totally over her…and there's nothing wrong with you Amanda, I just don't think Harry is right for you." As Ron finished, Harry turned to his bride-to-be. They just stared at each other for a few minutes, while the crowd of people held their breaths in anticipation. Finally Harry spoke,

"Amanda, you are more beautiful today in my eyes then ever, but I think Ron is right. I don't think it's right for me to take you from your true love, who ever it may be."

"But-but Harry, you…" he watched the tear run down her tanned skin, and he felt sad for her, but he didn't feel his heart break like he did when he seen Abby cry…

"I'm sorry Mandy," he whispered to her. He watched as she nodded and then turned slowly and walked down the aisle, alone. He watched as their guest looked around confused as what to do.

"Okay everyone. The wedding is, well off. If you wish to stay, just head to the reception area to the side and help yourself to the drinks and food." He watched everyone get up and head outside, except the few from the brides side who just disapparated right then. He turned to Ron and smiled. "Thanks mate"

"Anytime. Now go find Abby!" with that Ron shoved Harry towards the crowd. He remembered where her saw her sitting and went there. Once he got through the people he saw she wasn't there. He looked around the crowd and when he didn't see her he started pushing through people to check outside. When he didn't see her, he went and asked Mr. And Mrs Weasley.

"Mr. Weasley, have you seen Abby anywhere?" He asked hurriedly.

"I have dear," Molly told him.

"Where?" he questioned, turning to her.

"She told me to tell you the she was sorry about the wedding, and to keep the gift. Then she and her daughters left." She said with sad eyes while handing him the present.

He quietly thanked her and went to sit on the bench in front of the house. He sat down and looked at the gift. It was wrapped in beautiful silver wrapping paper with gold snitches flying over the paper. Slowly he opened it up and saw it was a journal with a picture of Hermione, Ron, Abby and himself on the cover. Slowly he opened it and found a note on the first page. He stared at it a minute before starting to read it.

Once the wedding was cancelled

Abby sat there shocked. She couldn't believe what she just heard. Harry wasn't over her! She was ecstatic! All of a sudden she felt a little hand tapping her on the arm, she looked over at Hermione. She smiled at her daughter while she asked, "What's wrong honey?"

"Mommy, what's going on?"

"They aren't getting married sweetie"

"Why mommy?"

"They just decided they didn't love each other enough honey" then she heard Harry telling everyone they could head to the reception area. She looked over at her daughters and smiled. "Who wants to go to visit Kelly?" She watched as huge smiles lit up their faces. "Let's go then!" And she took their hands and went outside. She saw Molly and walked over to her.

"Molly, do you think you could do me a favour?"

"Of coarse deary!"

"If you see Harry, could you tell him…tell him I'm sorry about the wedding and to keep the gift." Then she handed Molly the gift and took her daughters and left, using a portkey. She just missed Harry asking Molly about her.

Dear Harry,

Congratulations on the wedding! I know this isn't anything big, but I had no idea what to get you and your new bride. I would've gotten you a blender, but Dean stole my idea! Now, I know that this isn't big or anything, but it's just for you. This is a journal to record all your thoughts, hopes and dreams in. Plus, if you get angry with the Mrs, you can just write all about it in here. I know that you're not a huge writer or anything, but I can't tell you how many times my journal helped me out! It's just always there to 'listen' to what you have to say.

Now, if you notice the wrapping paper, my daughters (yes there's two, they're twins and a handful at that!) picked it out. They seem to already love quidditch, just like their father (whose name isn't mentioned in here so don't bother rushing off to look!).

Harry smiled; thinking about how well Abby knew him to know that he would've rushed off to look for it.

The picture on the front is from our Hogwarts days, remember when Colin took it? It was right after the last quidditch game (which, as a proud Gryffindor I'm proud to say we won, thanks to a certain seeker) against Slytherin. I know it's a tad old, but it's the best one I had of all four of us, honest!

But I must go and get supper started. If I don't see you again Harry, I hope you have the best life, and if I do, till next time.

Forever yours,

-Abby

Harry sat there staring at the note for a long time. Finally he heard someone come up and sit beside him.

"Hey Harry. How are you doing?" He turned and saw Hermione.

"I'm fine. I just wish I could talk to Abby…" He missed her smile at him but then his spirits lifted as he heard what she said.

"Well then, aren't you glad I just so happen to be her roommate! If you want, you can come back to our apartment with Ron and me, and wait for her, or you can sit here and wallow in sadness." He looked at her and smiled. He saw Ron come up behind her and together they all left with a crack!

"Bye Kelly and thanks for everything!" Abby called as she and her daughters left the coffee shop an hour later.

"Anytime girl! Now you hurry and find that man of yours!" She smiled as heard her friend. She always seemed to know just what to say.

"Mummy, can we go home now, pwease?" asked Lily in a small voice. She smiled at her daughters and nodded. She also wanted to get home so she could think of the days events.

Slowly they walked back to their apartment. When they got there, Abby stopped in the doorway as her daughters ran into the living room, and just stared at who was sitting on her couch and talking to Ron and Hermione, while looking through photo albums. She watched as he stood up and turned around to face her.

"…Hey Abby…"