Angel on Campus Keeperoliver Chapter 22
Things were hectic for the next two weeks. Harry, Ginny, Luna, James, Lillian, and Severus were running around trying to get all the invitations out, getting the right color scheme for the wedding, finding the gowns for the bride and her maids. Hermione felt honored that Ginny wanted her to be the Maid of Honor, and accepted immediately. She was thrilled to find out that Dobby was to be the Best Man. Kingsley was asked to perform the ceremony, and he agreed to do it. Harry had sent an invitation to the Royal Family, and was beyond excited to see they would be there.
The invitation to the Dursleys were also accepted. Harry doubted Vernon would be there, but, looked forward to Dudley being there, and hopefully his Aunt Petunia.
Neville was preparing his course studies, when he received his invitation. He and Hannah were very Happy for the two friends of theirs. It would be a great time for them to show off their son Franklin.
Sirius and Lavender were made members of the wedding party, As were George and Percy. Ron was shocked when Harry asked him to be an usher. He was hoping to be his best man, but, after the incident of four years ago, just to be included in the party was more than he could ask for. Pansy would be there as well, as that was more than she expected.
Draco and Astoria as well as Scorpius, were invited, and would be there. They had become closer than Draco ever thought he would with Harry. Narcissa had also become close to the Potters. She had changed when her husband was sent to prison for his crimes. The Malfoys lost their family fortune, and Malfoy Manor. Narcissa had to move in with Draco and Astoria. Harry felt sorry for the Malfoys, and had a talk with Ginny. They agreed to let one of the properties they had inherited go to Draco. They would give it to them once the wedding was completed.
Arthur and Molly were just as busy as Harry and Ginny. They contacted all the DA members, and the Professors at Hogwarts. They all would be there. They took care of the flower arrangements. The wedding would take place in their yard, and the Hogwarts elves helped out immensely with this, They decided to have the elves cater to the wedding, as Molly would be too busy with the arrangements to be doing any cooking.
The week before the wedding, Luna had to visit her Healer for her pregnancy. She found out she had a change in healers, because her original was relocated to Hogwarts, preparing to take over for Poppy, who would be retiring in a couple of years. Luna was introduced to her new mediwitch, Miss Tina Destin. She appeared to be about 25 or 26. She had long blond hair, and if Luna was to describe her, quite beautiful. She had blue, almost silver eyes. A heart shaped face, with a pointed chin. A small button nose, and ears that laid flat against her head. She was shapely, and had very long legs. As Charley would say, she had legs that never quit, and went all the way up.
Harry and Ginny went with her for her appointment, and they met Tina for the first time as well. "Well Miss Scamander, it seems you have two very good friends, to join you on a maternity visit. l Don't see that very often. Why, I hardly ever see the husband join in on a visit. You should be very honored to be accompanied by such wonderful people."
"Oh, I am Healer Destin. These two are very special. I love them very much, even if Harry is my boss."
"I am not your boss, Luna. We just work in the same area. You know as much as I do, and have been doing a lot of unsupervised work lately. Does that tell you how deserving you are. There is no drop in the quality of the treats, and we still have people wanting more."
"What is it you do, if I might ask?" Tina said.
"We work for Uni, in the kitchen." Luna said.
"No, Luna, we work separate from the kitchen. There is no grease allowed in our area. We are the bakers in the school." Harry ended.
"Oh my gosh, you must be the God of Flour, Sugar, and Spices. And you must be the apprentice. It's an honor to meet you both. And you Ginny, do you work there also?"
"No, I have a normal job, working in the Ministry. They don't call me a god, but for a year, I was called an apprentice."
"Well, if you two will wait in the waiting room, I will check Mrs. Scamander out, and see how well she is doing. See you both in a bit." and Harry and Ginny left the two. "Luna, you really are lucky to have such good friends. Hold them close to your heart, as they will be there for you always. Now, let's see how you are doing, shall we." Tina listened to the twins heartbeat, and to Luna's as well. She took her blood pressure reading. She examined her for infections and possible complications, and in the end, gave her a clear bill of health. "Well, Luna, I don't see any problems. You are doing fine. Just continue doing what you are doing, and I will see you in a month, unless you wish to visit before that, and bring me some of those treats you talked about. I would like to see if Harry lives up to his billing?"
Luna giggled, "Oh believe me, he does, but, don't tell him I said that. It tends to go to his head. I can't have him walking around with an inflated ego. He would be impossible to be around."
Tina laughed at this. After just meeting them, she loved being around them. Fay would love to see how they interacted with each other. She was looking forward to the time she would be treating Ginny as well. And then Hermione too. She really wanted to meet this intellectual young lady, and her comic side kick.
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The day of the wedding had arrived, and Harry was making his way around, visiting. The first people he visited were Neville and Hannah, along with Franklin. "Neville, Hannah, how are you both. And who is this young one you have with you."
Neville stood up, and pulled Harry into a hug, "Harry it's good to see you as well. Congratulations on catching your dream. Listen, before we go any further,..."
"No, Neville. Don't say you're sorry. You have nothing to be sorry about. That whole day was just a big misunderstanding. I want to forget it, and move on. Now, about your son, tell me about him"
'Well then, Harry come meet Frank II. I named him after my father. I'm hoping we have a girl next to name her Alice. Hannah has been my guiding light, since the war. Have you heard, I was made the Herbology Professor at Hogwarts. I start this year?"
"Excellent Neville. I can't think of anyone better for the position. You'll be great. Listen, I need to get around to the other guest, but, we will have to get together soon, and talk about old times. Hannah, You look beautiful, and Frank looks just like you, thank goodness, We wouldn't want another Neville walking around now, would we."
Hannah looked at Harry and said. "Another Neville in the world would be just fine Harry. There is nothing wrong with his looks. You're not jealous are you?"
Harry just laughed, "Neville, you better keep her close. She protects you better, than I ever did. A lot better looking too. Hannah, don't ever change."
Harry moved on to Draco and Astoria. "Draco how are you doing. Astoria, looking lovely as usual. Where's Narcissa and Scorpius?"
"Scorpius was not feeling too well, so Mom stayed home with him. She told me to tell you she was sorry. So, how are you feeling on your big day?"
"Pretty good, really. Excited, and if you want to know the truth, Horny as hell. Can't wait for the evening to get here. Oh, by the way, Ginny and I would like to talk to you both after the wedding. We have something to share with you."
"It's not Spattergoit is it? Or Dragon Pox? Can't deal with them at the moment. Just kidding Story. You know I was. Don't look art me like that, you scare me. Harry, tell Astoria I was just kidding...Harry? Help a fellow out here Harry, tell her I was just kidding."
"Astoria, I will see you and you sobbing date later, all right." and Harry kissed her on the cheek, and patted Draco on the head, "Be a good boy for mommy." Draco glared at him.
"Now I know why I never liked you at school. You were never there for me. Fine friend you are."
"Bye Draco, see you after the wedding."
Harry caught up with Petunia, and Dudley, and his wife Stephanie. "Aunt Petunia, Dudley, so glad you could make it. And who is this beautiful young lady?"
Petunia laughed, Stephanie giggled, and Dudley stood up, and pulled Harry into a hug. "It's great to see you cuz. Why haven't you been by to see us? If you had, then you would know who this beautiful young lady was."
"Yes, but, if I had done that, and got to know her, then I would have to steal her away from you. This way you are protected, because Ginny would castrate me. Nah, Big "D", things have been rather hectic lately, but, I promise I will be by. I have to meet the kids now, don't I. Listen, we'll talk later, I have to make my way up to the stage. It won't do, if Ginny arrives there, and the groom is missing. She might have to marry my best man."
"All right Harry, we will talk later. And this time you better be there."
"Harry." Petunia threw out.
"Yes Aunt Petunia."
"Thank you for inviting me here Harry. I know what I allowed to happen to you when you were young was unforgivable, and for you to share this moment with us, well, just thank you." And she pulled Harry into a hug. Harry didn't know how to react to this. He had never hugged his Aunt before, and although it felt weird, it also felt right. He pulled her in tighter, and returned the hug. He could hear his Aunt crying into his shoulder. He had to release her, and get on stage, before they started the ceremony with out him.
Once he was settled on stage, they started the music, and the procession began. First was Lillian, who was the flower girl, and James, who was the ring bearer. They were followed by Molly, who was escorted by Sirius. Then came the Brides maids, Luna, Lavender, and Pansy. Then came Hermione, escorted by Dobby. They did this so that Hermione wouldn't have to walk up to the stage alone. They split up, once they got to the alter, but, not before Dobby kissed her hand. And then they took their positions. Then the wedding march started up. The guests turned their heads to see Ginny and Arthur heading down the aisle.
Ginny was beautiful in her white gown, trimmed in emerald green, and ruby red. The wedding colors. Molly watched as her only daughter walked to the start of her new life, with the man she had loved for over fifteen years. She was so proud of her daughter at this time. She was beautiful beyond compare.
Arthur and Ginny arrived at the steps of the stage, and Kingsley asked, " Who gives this woman to this man in matrimony?"
Arthur beamed , "That would be my honor, as the father of the bride."
Harry stepped down, and took Ginny's hand, and told Arthur, "Thank you Dad." He then led Ginny onto the stage, and Arthur left and took his seat next to Molly, who was crying. He took her into an embrace, and comforted her.
Kingsley then started, "Before we begin, is there any one amongst us who oppose this wedding. If there is, let him or her speak now, or forever hold their peace. Thank you. As you all know, we are here to celebrate the joining of two souls. One Harry James Potter, to Ginevra Molly Weasley. The bonding of two souls is a solemn occasion, but, the beginning of a joyous life for the two bonded. A wedding is just a bringing together two people who love each other. A bonding is much deeper than this. It brings together two souls, and makes them one with each other. In order for this to happen, the two must be truly in love, or the binding will not work. Harry James Potter, please make your vows to Ginevra Molly Weasley."
"Ginevra, or Ginny, as you wish to be called. I made a very big mistake 10 years ago, by ignoring something that I should have seen. I almost lost you then, and then, I almost lost you again 5 years later, when I went in search of something, with my two best friends. Once again, almost a year later, I almost lost you again, because of a misunderstanding. I do nor wish to lose you again. I vow from this point on, to always love you. To honor you. To put you where you belong, by my side. To share with me our life together, hand in hand, where ever it may take us. Please join me in this journey called life, as my equal, my love, my wife, my soul mate."
Kingsley continued, "Ginevra Molly Weasley, please make your vows to Harry James Potter."
"Harry, what started out as a fangirl crush turned into much more than that, in my first year at school. I learned that my crush was my knight in shining armor. It took me four years to point that out to you, and five more, to get you to finally realize it. But it was worth it. We are finally to the point where we become what was destined for us. Soul Mates. It was written in the stars that this was going to happen. With all the obstacles thrown in our path, we got around them, and have made it. It has always been my wish to walk through life as your wife, as your soul mate."
"Ladies and gentlemen, please rise, as we bring together the two souls into one. Dobby, Hermione, please join us at the alter. Dobby if you will, please perform the charm for Harry's part."
Dobby closed his eyes, and held Harry's wand over the joined hands of Harry and Ginny. A blue strand of light wove itself around Harry and Ginny's wrist and hand. Kingsley had Hermione do the same, and a red strand of light wove itself around their wrist and hand. Kingsley then made the spell that completed the bond. The two colors joined together, and and became a wonderful violet color. Then, there was a flash of brilliant white light which surrounded all of the wedding party on stage. It flared to a blinding shine. Harry, Ginny, Hermione, Dobby, Kingsley, and all the maids, and groomsmen were lifted in the air. They were locked in place by the light that engulfed them. The violet threads entered into Harry and Ginny's body, giving them a radiance that was surreal. The violet light then shot out, and entered Luna's, Hermione's, George's, and Rolf's bodies. In Luna, the glow turned back to the blue that started with Harry. The red that started with Ginny spread to Hermione but still stayed with Ginny.
Tina, who had been sitting in the back, smiled at the sight that was before her. "Fay, I hope you are watching this. All is in motion, and the project is preparing to start. Please tell the boss, I may be here longer than he thinks. I still have a lot of work to do."
Fay heard her friend and lover. and smiled back. "I will try Tina, but, I don't think he will be too happy. But, then again, when have we cared what he felt, as long as we get the job done."
The glow that had the held the wedding party in place, began to dim, lowering them to the ground. It continued to dim slowly, to make sure that no one would become faint after the power surge. Kingsley was the first to completely recover." I don't know exactly what just happened, but, I do know one thing. More than one bonding took place. It seems that Harry and Ginny's love was so encompassing, that they drew Luna, Rolf, Hermione and George into it, as well as Luna's twins. Hermione and George are now married, and Luna's twins now share a bond with Harry, Ginny, Luna and Rolf. And I share a bond with the whole wedding party. Nothing like this has ever happened before, not even in my birth country of Jamaica. Hermione, Ginny, you must look into this in a few weeks. That is when you are due back from your honeymoons. Enjoy your time off. Now, as the saying goes, it's time to party."
George and Hermione were dumb struck. They were now husband and wife, and George never got the chance to ask her the question. "Hermione,love. I'm sorry it happened this way, without me even getting to ask you to marry me, but, to let you know, I was going to ask you very soon."
"George, I thought it was brilliant. I knew you were getting to it, but, this was beyond what I expected. We have to talk to Harry and Ginny. They might know what this is all about, and maybe Luna as well. She has a feeling for these kind of things. But, to let you know, I would have said yes. I love you George. This just makes it easier."
Arthur was fanning his wife Molly, trying to bring her back to a state of alertness. She had passed out.
Harry and Ginny were laughing at the way every one was reacting to the shared bonding. They saw Luna and Rolf sneak off for someplace hidden. They watched as George and Hermione were holding each other. Kingsley was being jovial with Percy and Penelope. Ron and Pansy were holding hands on her extended tummy.
Harry grabbed Ginny's hand, and pulled her towards Draco and Astoria. "Hey guys, did you enjoy the show?" He asked Draco.
"Do you ever do anything half ass, Harry? I mean how many people did you bond with? Twelve? I never saw so much power in my life, and believe me, I have seen a lot. It was the greatest thing I have ever seen. I wish that I had been a part of it."
"Draco, who says you weren't. Who says everyone here wasn't a part of it. You said yourself you saw power unlike anything you have ever seen before. Did you just see it, or did you feel it also?"
Draco was at a loss for words. Now that Harry had mentioned it, he did feel it. Like an opposite feeling of a Dementor. It was a feeling of joy, Happiness, elation, and love. "You know your right, Harry. I did feel it. Like I couldn't be happier. I still feel it."
Astoria then spoke, "Draco is right Harry, it was a sensational rush that left me feeling happier than I have ever felt. Thank you for including us in this event of a lifetime."
"Well, it's not over yet, Astoria. Remember when I asked to talk to you after the wedding, well, Ginny and I have something for you. Two somethings, actually. First, I talked with Kingsley, and there is a new position being established in the Ministry. It is the Ambassador for Magical, Muggle Affairs. It will be a link with the muggle world, and the Muggle Minister, and the Royal Family. Believe it or not, Kingsley wanted me to find the right person for the position. That's right, he didn't want me for the job. Can you believe it. Not that I mind, as I would have passed on it. Now, I have made my decision, and would like you to fill this position Draco."
Draco's eyes got huge, almost to the point of popping out of his head. "This is a joke, isn't it Harry. You're kidding me aren't you? I mean you can't be serious."
"My lord, cousin, you actually do notice. Of course he's not serious, because I'm Sirius. How could he be serious, if I'm Sirius."
"When did he come into the picture. Please don't get him started Harry. Now, about that joke you were telling me."
"It's no joke Draco. It's yours if you want it. However, there is a catch. You can't stay where you live. You will be expected to cater dinners, balls and such. You will be hosting some very influential people. You will have to find a place a bit larger."
Astoria was the one who answered, "Harry, we appreciate your trying to help us, but, there is no way we can afford a place the size of what you are asking. We can barely afford the place we are in."
"Well, it just so happens Ginny and I picked up a small but, fancy place you might like. We will give it to you, if you accept this position. Draco, I need you to take this job. You have the right background, and upbringing. You will have your mother to help, and Sirius will be there for you."
"Whoa, there pup, When did you decide to throw me in the mix. You never said anything about me being a apart of this. What if I don't want to help?"
"Come off it Pads. You know you will, just to be rubbing shoulders with the Queen. Besides, it will make you look good for Lavender. Think of how she will feel to be helping to host these parties. Talk about brownie points. Major shagging rights there."
"Harry, when did you become such a silver tongued orator. But, I do see the benefits of which you speak. I'll do it."
"Well Draco, what do you think? Do you want the position or not? If you want, we can show you the house first."
"When do you need the answer Harry? I have to talk to mom, and Astoria before I make my commitment."
"Tomorrow evening, as Ginny and I will be Going on our honeymoon Tuesday, with Hermione, George, Luna, and Rolf. I'll tell you what, let Ginny and I take you to see the house right quick, that way, maybe you will be able to make your decision tonight. I think Luna wished to go also, as she picked it out for you. Well sort of. Her actual words were 'It might make a nice get a way home.' She really is a one of a kind witch."
"OK Harry. Take us to this Get a way home. I hope it isn't too far off the beaten path."
As if she heard what was going on, Luna joined the party. "So, he decided to look at the shack, Harry?"
Draco blanched at this. "Your taking us to the Shrieking Shack. Harry, is this your idea of a sick joke?"
"Draco, that was just Luna, trying her best to be funny." Luna stuck her tongue out at Harry, and he was fast enough to catch it, before she pulled it back in. "Haiy, leh go o y ungue, lease."
Harry released her tongue. "Thank you. PHfffttt." She gave him a raspberry.
Harry, Ginny, and Luna Took the hands of Draco and Astoria, and Sirius decided to take Lavender.
Draco knew where they were, as soon as he was able to get his bearings, "Harry, please tell me your not joking."
"Not joking there Draco. If you want it, it's yours."
"How?"
"Well, there are two reasons really. One is the spoils of war. Two, is you have to know the right people. Well does that convince you Draco. How about you Astoria?"
Astoria just ran at Harry and hugged him, while Draco stood there dumbfounded staring at his old home, Malfoy Manor.
"I believe you just convinced me Harry." He said..
"Good then. Draco, Astoria, welcome to the new Freedom Hall."
"Thank you Harry, and I like that new name. Now, what say we go back. I believe I owe my wife a dance."
They left, and enjoyed the rest of the evening.
Harry danced the first dance with his wife, then he had to share the dance floor with Molly, Luna, Lavender, Hermione, Pansy, Astoria, Penelope, Stephanie, and Petunia. Dividing each, with a dance with Ginny.
Kingsley got his share of dances as well, including Minerva on several different occasions.
Harry danced a few with his cousin Lily, and she loved it. James wasn't so thrilled with his dances with Ginny, but, Loved his dances with Luna. She was just more wild, where Ginny was more classical.
Yes, the evening was brilliant, but what happens when the evening is over, every one goes to bed. That's when the real fun began for ten people, or five couples. The red and blue glow shined four more times that evening, and reached across the country, connecting all five couples.
Tina was quite pleased with herself. Her practice would soon become larger. "Fay, my love, did I do good?"
She felt in her mind Fay's connection, "You did marvelous Tina. Well done. Now all we need is the catalyst to bring it all together."
"Working on it as we speak."