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Chapter 9- For The Rest Of Our Lives

The morning sun rose, stretching brilliant shades of pink and orange over the sky. Ginny was awaken by the noise going on downstairs, she could hear Ron and George in an argument over who got the last piece of bacon. It felt just like when she was a kid, her brothers always beat her to the breakfast table. Before she headed downstairs she took a look around her room, her wedding dress was magically hanging in the corner, someone had put it there while she had been sleeping. She smiled, remembering that today was her wedding day. She rushed down the stairs and was greeted by her loving family. She took her seat between Bill and Ron.

"How's my favorite sister today?" George asked.

"George, I'm your only sister…And I'm fine."

"You're not nervous?" Hermione asked.

"A little bit. But it's normal, right?"

"Oh very normal, I wanted to throw up 5 times before I made it down the aisle…" Fleur reassured her. Ginny could've gone without that mental image.

"Have you guys seen Harry today?" Ginny asked abruptly.

Harry was in his kitchen reading the morning paper, trying everything he could to keep his mind off of the wedding. Last night all the Weasley men had passed out in Grimmauld place, but this morning Harry awoke to a silent house. He didn't mind, his liked the quiet, and he knew that this was probably going to be the last time he had the place so quiet.

Just as he was getting into a story about the ministry, two figures apparated in front of him, causing him to jump and spill his coffee.

"Oh sorry, Harry!" Hermione apologized

"Mate, what are you doing? Your wedding is in less than 2 hours!"

"Ron. It's only going to take me 30 minutes to get ready, the other hour and a half I'm going to sit here and be nervous, so lets not rush it."

"Well our job is to bring you to the Burrow when you're ready. So go get ready, the rest of your life awaits!" Hermione said cheerfully.

After 2 hours of getting ready, Ginny finally slipped into her wedding gown. It's fabric was tightened at the top and down her hips, just below her waist it gathered in poufy clusters held together by white flowers. It flowed all the way to the floor and into a train. Her fiery red hair was swept up into an elegant updo, with a couple curls falling down in the back. Purposefully she placed a white lily in her hair, this was her way of representing Harry's mum. Mrs. Weasley and Luna were in the room helping Ginny, they pinned the veil to the back of her hair. Ginny turned around to face them, and they both looked in awe.

Ron, Hermione, and Harry apparated into the Burrow, and looked in amazement at the amount of people gathered in and around the house.

"There you guys are….good, go greet some people." Percy shouted over the noise.

Ron, Hermione, and Harry looked at each other.

"Good luck with that, I have to go be Matron of Honor…" Hermione said, rushing away from them and up the stairs. She grabbed her dress from Ron's closet and knocked on Ginny's door. Luna opened it and Hermione's breath caught in her throat as she saw her first glance at Ginny.

"You look SO beautiful, Gin." Hermione said, as she stood In front of friend.

"Thanks. Did you bring Harry?"

"Yeah, he's downstairs greeting the guests…" Hermione said from the bathroom, as she slipped into her bridesmaid dress which matched Luna's.

"Gin, can I talk to you for a moment?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

Ginny nodded, then looked at Luna to join Hermione away from the conversation. As they sat down on Ginny's bed, Mrs. Weasley took her daughter's hands in hers.

"My Ginny, you are so beautiful…"

"Mum."

"I know we didn't see eye to eye at the beginning of your engagement…" Ginny knew that was an understatement. "…But honey you have to know it had nothing to do with me not liking Harry. That was never the case, I love him as my own and have for some time." Ginny remembered the defining moment when her mum had given Harry the watch of her brother Fabian's that meant so much to her. "Ginny, you are my baby. My only daughter…I remember when you were a newborn baby and I held you in my arms for the first time…" Mrs. Weasley's expression drifted. "It had taken me 7 times, but I finally got the daughter I had always wanted. I never thought I get a daughter, people called me crazy for hoping for a girl each time. But then when I held you in my arms I knew…I knew that you were destined for greatness. And here we are, 17 years later and I can't believe my baby girl grew up so fast…"

Ginny rubbed at her eye make up, "Mum, you're going to make me cry…"

"You have to understand when I was angry with you it wasn't because I thought you were making a mistake, it was because I am a selfish woman. When Bellatrix almost killed you, I just lost it. Thoughts of burying my daughter just overwhelmed me and I wanted to kill her, more than I had ever in my life. I never wanted to lose you…You are the last to leave me and I just didn't think you'd leave me so soon...But I should've known. Out of all my kids, you were the most difficult to control, you always had this fire about you, never wanted to do things like you were told. But you were always my favorite to watch grow up, and don't you ever tell your brothers I said that."

Ginny laughed, a small tear had found its way down Ginny's cheek.

"I love you, Ginny. Today is your day. It's the day I give you to Harry, and so help him. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. And just know that I here for you no matter what." Mrs. Weasley was on the verge of tears.

"Mum, you could never lose me. I may be married or have 12 kids, but I will always be your little girl who cried in your arms before getting on the train to Hogwarts on my first day." They hugged for a moment, and then fixed their make up.

Soon the noise halted, and everyone was seated. Harry took a deep breath and walked down the aisle to the front. He looked down at his jacket pocket where he had a white lily placed, over his heart in remembrance of his mum. The piano started to play softly, the music flowing over the guests. Inside the Burrow, strictly family was allowed at the moment. Mrs. Weasley, Luna, and Hermione were at the bottom of the staircase with the family. Ginny then appeared on the stairs, all of her family stared in awe.

"Wow, Ginny…" George whispered. He had known her all her life and never knew she could look so beautiful.

"Who knew?" Ron smirked.

Mr. Weasley grabbed his daughter's hand and helped her down the last steps.

"You look beautiful, Ginny." Bill clarified, as he hugged his sister.

"Well family, ready to give me away?" Ginny asked nervously.

They all smiled at their youngest member, and then proceeded to hug her.

Mrs. Weasley gave the signal and Neville and Luna headed out the door and down the aisle. Then Ron and Hermione linked arms and smiled to Ginny. Bill and Percy grabbed Mrs. Weasley by the arms and joined the procession, with George following behind.

"Are you ready, darling?" Mr. Weasley asked. She nodded at her dear old dad. She couldn't believe she was actually about to get married. The doors magically opened and the piano's tune changed, cueing everyone to stand. They stepped out into the warm air, and everyone looked at Ginny in wonder. The number of people astonished Ginny. Mr. Weasley guided her down the aisle slowly, and she caught her first glimpse of Harry. He looked so nervous standing there. Ron, put his hand on Harry's shoulder for reassurance. Across from them, Hermione winked at Ginny to let her know everything was fine.

Harry looked at his breathtaking bride and could not believe she had agreed to spend the rest of her life with him. He gulped as she walked closer and closer. He remember the first moment they met, she was just a little girl begging her mum to let her go Hogwarts. That seemed like so many years ago.

Ginny continued walking forward, to her destiny. So many nights she had dreamt about this moment, but none of them compared to this. The Boy Who Lived was always out of her range, never could she have imagined walking down the aisle to him. She thought back to the first real moment when she knew Harry felt the same about her.

"We Won!" shouted Ron, bounding into sight and brandishing the silver cup at Harry. Harry looked around; there was Ginny running toward him; she had a hard, blazing look in her face as she threw her arms around him. And without thinking, without planning it, without worrying about the fact that fifty people were watching, Harry kissed. After several long moments-or it might have been half an hour-or possibly several sunlit days- they broke apart.

They stopped, and Mr. Weasley hugged his daughter, and Ginny in return kissed him on the cheek. Harry extended his hand and helped her up the step to his level. He smiled at his beautiful bride, and they joined hands. A small wizard took his place in front of them, facing the guests.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, today we are gathered to celebrate the uniting of Ginevra Molly Weasley and Harry James Potter…" Everyone watched on in awe as he spoke about love and true meaning. Ginny could see no one but her handsome Harry. She lost herself in his eyes, and knew whatever reservations she had about their future, they would get through together.

"…Love is the meeting between two beings who complete one another, who are made for each other, borders already, in my opinion, on a miracle…These two are the epitome of love, no matter the circumstance, being it death or separation they have always fought for the one another. Love is not selfish or envious and neither is the bond Ginny and Harry share…"

Mrs. Weasley was already bawling in the front row and Mr. Weasley was comforting her. Hermione was wiping her eyes, and Ron was trying to act like he wasn't crying, but it wasn't working. Ginny smiled at her Harry, she had found for the rest of her life, her one and true love. Tears escaped from her eyes, and found themselves upon her cheeks. Harry gracefully brought his hand to her face and swept them off her face with his thumb.

"So with that we shall start our vows..." The wizard looked at the couple.

Harry looked into Ginny's eyes. "Ginny, I have loved you and will love for all of my life. In the darkness of my days, when I believed I was meant to die, I always carried your love in my heart. I fought to live because of you. Because of the wonderful life I knew we could have, and the life we are now getting…" Harry softly spoke. Ginny bottom lip began to tremble, she wanted to sob her eyes out.

"…So I, Harry James Potter give myself to you, my mind is clear and my commitment is strong and without reservation. I take you to be my life's partner. I will never leave you nor forsake you; I will spend all my days at your side. We will share a lifetime of eternal, immeasurable love." She watched him finish his vows and Ron handed him the simple gold ring and he took Ginny's shaking hand and placed it on her finger. As he did she asked herself how she deserved such a remarkable man.

"Ginny?" The wizard asked.

"Oh sorry…" she whispered, she wiped her eyes one last time and began.

"Harry, from the moment when I first met you as a little girl I think I knew how special you were. You have always been the "tremendous Harry Potter" to everyone else, but to me you were always Harry, the boy I loved with all my heart. And though it took a couple years, you saw it too. Having to live without you was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, and I never want to do it again. Harry, you are my destiny and I cannot wait to grow old with you… From this day on I, Ginevra Molly Weasley choose you, my beloved Harry, to be my husband. To live with you and laugh with you; to stand by your side, and sleep in your arms; to be joy to your heart, and food for your soul; to bring out the best in you always, and, for you, to be the most that I can. I promise to laugh with you in good times, to struggle with you in bad; to solace you when you are downhearted; to wipe your tears with my hands; to comfort you; to mirror you with my soul; to share with you all I have; to play with you as much as I can until we grow old; until our lives shall come to an end." She finished and Hermione handed her the simple gold ring, she slipped it on Harry's finger and she looked up at him, he had a tear in his eye.

"I now declare you Harry and Ginny, as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potter, bonded for life. You may now kiss the bride…" Harry needn't be told twice, and grabbed Ginny and they shared a passionate kiss, their first as husband and wife.

The guest erupted in cheers and the music started, Harry took Ginny's hand in his and they walked back down the aisle. Ron and Hermione followed, and then Luna and Neville.

The reception followed, and happiness filled the Burrow and the grounds. Outside under lit canopies, the guests danced, talked, and ate.

"Congratulations…"George offered as he approached Ginny and Harry. He shook Harry's hand and turned to his sister. Ginny laughed and stood up from her seat on Harry's lap, hugging her big brother she whispered something inaudible. He looked at her and then turned around to see Angelina, sitting by herself for the moment.

"Go get your happy ending…" Ginny whispered. George smiled at her and then walked towards Angelina. Ginny had no idea what he said but he offered his hand out to her and she took it, and George led her to the dance floor.

"Congrats…" Luna said, hugging them both.

"Thanks Luna, and I mean for everything…" Harry thanked her, as Ginny hugged her.

When Luna left, Harry re-wrapped his arms around Ginny and she laid her head against his chest. They watched Ron and Hermione, awkwardly dancing in the middle of the floor. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were next to them, and on the other side was Bill and Fleur.

Suddenly the music stopped and the announcer came on the speaker.

"This next dance is for the bride and groom. They're very first dance as husband and wife…" The guests all clapped as Harry and Ginny made their way to the now empty dance floor. The music started and Harry took Ginny in his arms, they danced to a slow song, lost in each other until the song ended.

"I can't wait for the honeymoon…" Ginny whispered into Harry's ear, before placing her head on his shoulder.

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