Severus had informed him that Lucius was throwing them a wedding and he had been a tad bit shocked by that. He had thought they would say their vows and that was that. He had never really considered he would be getting a real wedding from this but Severus had wanted to make sure he did. He hated that Harry was being forced to marry him because of an oath he took to save his life in the woods. Harry had thought he owed it to him for saving Harry and Albus on the tower but he had saved Harry only secondary and if he had not saved them both the world would have been destroyed later on. He knew there was a good chance he would die long before Harry and perhaps his husband would remarry but he still didn't want Harry to be denied a proper wedding of some kind. Besides Lucius had made it quite clear that he was not going to let his brother get away without a proper wedding

The wedding was to be held at Malfoy Manor. There had been a time Harry would have asked to have been wed at the Burrow but after losing Ron things had been a bit hard on the Weasleys and since that was where Ron and Hermione were to have been wed, Harry would not have even asked. Molly he learned had been happy to supply a cake, she like Severus and Lucius wanting to give Harry a proper wedding no matter the reason for the wedding. Harry had the Weasleys, Hermione and Oliver and Severus had the Malfoys and had invited Filius and Albus as well.

Harry looked at his dad before he was about to go down. "I am doing the right thing aren't I?"

Remus kissed his cheek. "You are, if only because if Severus blows himself up tomorrow you'd die too without this. But give it a chance and it will work out."

He knew his dad was sure that if Harry gave Severus a true chance he might fall in love with his husband but Harry did not see it happening. They were having an all romantic honeymoon for a night to Spinner's End before they moved to Grimmauld. Remus tended to think if Harry was ready and willing for one Severus would have been willing to take Harry on a honeymoon for he saw how his old friend looked at Harry but Severus knew Harry was not ready or feeling that way. He was a far better man then many people including Harry had given him credit for, until recently.

Harry was wearing the pocket watch and family ring from the Blacks, both of which he was given when he turned seventeen as he was Lord Potter-Black, James' watch destroyed but Sirius' was left to him but Remus had also presented him with a gift. He gave Harry cufflinks, a stag and a lily, for his parents. Harry had commented that he should have been included but Remus shook his head and said he was included, he was there. Usually cufflinks were given at graduation but since Harry's graduation was lost to the final battle, his wedding seemed a proper time.

He was led into the back gardens where the few guests were waiting and where Severus stood with Lord Elsor and Lucius at the front. Harry saw a small smile on Severus' face and thought maybe his dad was right as he took his place by the man's side.

Elsor performed an ancient blessing which neither of them understood for it was in a different language but then added. "Today we come to complete a bond begun."

They had been instructed in what was expected and Harry spoke. "As I have given to you part of me, I ask of you half your heart, to bind with me in holy marriage."

Severus smiled. "You who have given of yourself a portion of your very core, I with all my heart, give you half of it, as I become your husband."

They were both turned to their witnesses and Remus and Lucius had been provided with small daggers which they used to lightly pierce the flesh on the palm of the hands of either of the grooms for in the elfish bonding it symbolized with the mixing of the blood and it would form the rings that they would wear. They were turned back to each other and their hands were pressed to each other.

Together Lucius and Remus spoke the words. "We stand witness to the binding of these two men, in magic and hearts till they are parted by death's call."

Elsor waited till gold bands appeared on their hands and performed one last blessing before stating. "By the laws of ancient bonding I pronounce you two wed."

Severus lifted Harry's chin and kissed him with a tenderness Harry had never expected from the man and for a moment he actually felt his heart pounding a bit more and he swore he could have heard the man's, his husband's he told himself, heart beat. They had to also sign the wizarding contracts, Harry and Severus both becoming Potter-Snape's, Severus Lord Prince and Harry Lord Potter-Black. Harry was amazed Severus was willing to become a Potter but he had not even questioned it, simply seeming to want to make this run as smoothly as possible.

There was a small reception, well a lunch waiting or them in the pool room of the manor, Harry surprised to see so many muggle touches here. It had doors out onto the gardens so they could get the fresh air. Harry took Teddy from his grandmother, Andromeda and Ted having come as well, so he was not swarmed for he was a bit over whelmed by all of this. He had to admit the nice sea food lunch and wine was nice and was touched by the cheesecake Molly made for him.

Oliver clapped him on the back when he and Severus were about to leave. "Never took you for the dungeon bat type but its cool. Thanks for inviting me."

Hermione was one of the last ones. "You know Ron would have wanted to be here for you today Harry. The Golden Trio will still live on."

Kissing her on the cheek he pulled her in close, grateful even in her pain she had come here. They had both lost their best friend but she had also lost the man she loved and had intended to spend the rest of her life with. He knew with time she would date again and eventually marry but she needed time to heal. Harry was eventually drawn by Severus to the Malfoys. He and Draco had become friends since sixth year but he knew little of Lucius but thanked him for their wedding. Lucius insisted if they came to their sense he would plan them a honeymoon but his invitation in a week for dinner was t least accepted. He hugged his dad and little brother one last time before he went back to Severus.

Severus gently pulled him in close. "Ready to head to my house for our first night as husbands?"