Chapter 5

3 months later, it was only a few days before the big day. Hermione was smiling from ear to ear as she along with Fred, Ginny, and Mrs. Weasley made sure everything was coming along according to plan. Things were falling into place left and right and Hermione couldn't help, but think that this was meant to be. Today was the Winter Solstice and Hermione knew that this was a big day within itself being a major holiday in the Wizarding world at large. They celebrated with a huge party and invited all their friends as well. Everyone had a blast as they were glad for the distraction and were having a great time. Around midnight everyone dispersed and Hermione helped Mrs. Weasley with the dishes and cleaning up the burrow.

A couple days later it was the day before she would exchange vows with her best friend and soul mate Fred. Ginny along with Cho and Luna were keeping Hermione busy for the next 24 hours, so she would go looking for Fred. Fred himself was with his best man Harry and groomsmen George and Neville having a man's day and night out. Ginny distracted Hermione by taking her to different places around wizarding Europe. Hermione could help, but smile as she got to see things she had never seen before except in a book. George distracted by using a time turned and going back in time seeing their many years at Hogwarts and their best years. Fred even saw the day that he fell in love with Hermione. It was during his last year and how she looked so beautiful. She even let her hair down so to speak and showed that she could be just as much fun as the twins. Fred smiled as he knew how lucky he was to be marrying her. That night the girls had a slumber party and talk about everything. Hermione even told her best girlfriends that she was still actually a virgin. Ginny's mouth dropped, "You mean you and Ron had never done it?" Hermione chuckled, "Nope…I guess something deep down was telling me not to." Luna smiled, "Well, I'm proud of you Hermione." Hermione smiled, "Thanks Luna and thanks everyone for the amazing day out." They soon fell asleep and Hermione dreamed of her amazing future with Fred.

The next morning Hermione woke up and had breakfast with the Weasley women and her bridesmaids. Fleur even showed up and said that she wanted to help with the wedding and help get Hermione ready. Soon it was time to get ready and Fleur went upstairs with Ginny, Cho, and Luna. They began to do their hair and makeup. Ginny helped Hermione with her make up while Fleur and Cho did her hair. Finally it was time for her to get in her wedding dress. Ginny, Cho, and Luna were all in their maid of honor and bridesmaid dresses. Hermione smiled as she looked herself in the mirror. Mrs. Weasley came in with Mr. Weasley and smiled as Mr. Weasley said, "Hermione you look beautiful." Hermione smiled as she got tears in her eyes. "Thank you Mr. Weasley." Mrs. Weasley looked at the young bride and had a slight frown, "What's wrong my child?" Hermione smiled, but replied, "I've just realized that I'm getting married in less than an hour and my parents don't even know they have a daughter let alone that she getting married…I mean I won't be able to have my father walk me down the aisle." Mr. Weasley walked over to her and said, "Well, I've already considered you apart of my family. Would you do me the honor of letting me fill the father role and permit me to walk you down the aisle?" Hermione dabbed at her eyed with a tissue and smiled, "Arthur… I would be honored. Thank you."

Fred had gotten dressed with his best man and groomsmen at Grimmlaud place. George made sure that Fred's white tie was on correctly. Soon everyone was ready and Fred looked at his best man and groomsmen and saw them wearing the black tuxes with the bright red vests and white ties along with him. He then looked at the time, "It's almost time for my married life to start." Everyone chuckled and they soon all apparated to the burrow.

Soon it was time for the ceremony to start. Fred made his way to the altar where the high priest was standing under a white lattice archway with red roses all over it. Harry stood to his left in the best man spot and soon the music began signaling that the ceremony had begun. Fred smiled as he saw George walking down the aisle with Cho. Once they reached the end of the aisle they parted ways and went to their perspective places. Next, it was Neville and Luna and like the others they parted way once they hit the end of the aisle and made it to their places at the altar. Next was Ginny who walked down the aisle by herself and took her spot at the altar. Teddy was the ring bearer and a young cousin of Fleur's was the flower girl. Everyone smiled as they came down the aisle. Finally, the music changed from Pachelbel Canon in D Major to the bridal march. Fred's eye lit up as he spotted Hermione walking down the aisle towards him with is dad escorting her. He thought that she looked absolutely beautiful in her dress. As she made her way down the aisle her eyes locked on Fred's and she couldn't stop smiling. She thought that he looked quite handsome in his tux.

Once she arrived at the end of the aisle the high priest responded with" Who gives this young witch to this wizard?" Arthur then responded with, "Since her real parents are here with us, I will speak on their behalf. My wife and I do." He then handed her hand over to Fred's who took it and lightly squeezed it. They exchanged vows and their left hands were wrapped in a golden yellow light and soon their wedding bands were magically put onto their left ring fingers. Hermione and Fred smiled as the high priest replied, "I now pronounce you husband and wife…you may kiss your bride." Fred smiled and kissed her while dipping her. They got a few wolfish whistles and howls from some of the young men in the back. Everyone else just smiled and chuckled. Once Hermione was brought back up onto her feet she was smiling and stumbled a little bit. They turned towards their guests and smiled as they were introduced for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick G. Weasley. Everyone applauded and they made their way back down the aisle soon followed by Ginny and Harry. Then by George and Cho and then Neville and Luna. Finally little Teddy and Fleur's cousin were the last of the bridal party to walk back up the aisle.

Fred and Hermione had their first dance under an open aired tent, but this time in their wedding colors. Everyone smiled and applauded. They exchanged drinks and pieces of wedding cake and Hermione decided to be a stinker and mushed the cake on his face. Everyone laughed as Fred did the same thing. They opened their gifts and thanked everyone. After 3 more hours they left to go on their honeymoon, but not before Hermione threw the bouquet and Luna caught it. Neville caught the garter and blushed as he knew that he and Luna would be getting married eventually. Luna smiled as she looked at him dreamily. Fred and Hermione waved good bye to their friends and family as they soon apparated to Greece for their honeymoon.