Falling into the mists of time... By singing_angel2009
Chapter 6:
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me, only to the wonderful J.!
The reception partied on all throughout the night. Hermione and Severus, as normal, was the centre of attention. The ladies ooing and ahhing over Hermione's ring and dress, the men laughing along with Severus over his white dress robes. Harry and Ginny were both there. Hermione had sat both of them down a few days before the wedding and explained what happened.
"So that's basically what happened guys. I turn 18 next Saturday and I have to marry on that day to Professor Snape." Hermione explained to Harry and Ginny.
"But why him Mione? I mean, Ron would have married you, no problem but SNAPE? You have got to be kidding me!" exclaimed Harry while Ginny just sat there quietly.
"I'm sorry but there's no way out of it except death. My mother chose Professor Snape and I have to accept her decision. Anyway, out of school, he's not so bad. He's quite fun really." Said Hermione, staring at Ginny who was too quiet even for her.
"Gin? Are you ok?" asked Hermione worriedly.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just trying to take all of this in. So by next Saturday, you'll be Mrs Severus Snape, right?" Ginny said, smiling a little.
"Well, that's partly right. In fact, I'll be Princess Hermione Geneva-Snape by next Saturday..."
Hermione smiled at the looks of her friend's faces when she told them who she really was. It was a mixture of shock and surprise when she told them.
"PRINCESS!?!" screamed Ginny, "when were you gonna tell us?"
"At the wedding, which you are invited to by the way. Severus will be then Prince Severus Charles Geneva-Snape. He would take the family name."
"So you're family are royal then? Where do you rule?" asked Harry after he recovered from the shock.
"Of Wizarding England..."
Suddenly a microphone interrupted Hermione from her musings and saw Harry and Ginny on the stage looking at her.
"First, I'd like to say a few things." Grinned Harry as he looked at Hermione and Severus from the stage as he stood there with Ginny.
"First of all, Severus Snape. Professor Snape is my Potions Professor at Hogwarts and he has always been a snarky git of a bloke there. But recently, he has been quite ok-ish! I believe he is the best choice for one of my best friends and for the heir to the throne of Wizarding England. He is kind and he is brave. He has sacrificed a lot of his life for our world and I, for one, am grateful. Hermione, on the other hand, is the most beautiful, smart and wonderful girl a best friend could ask for. She has been there for me since first year and has helped me through my battles with both school and with You-Know-Who. So please raise your glasses to Hermione and Severus Snape!"
Everyone raised their glasses and said "To Hermione and Severus Snape!"