Hey guys! Just the normal disclaimer before we go, I own nothing but the plot… Sadly. Also, this one is AU, so just take into consideration that the war was won the first time around. So, here ya go, the third and final installment of Are You Purring. Enjoy!
Are You Crying?
This was it. The day they had been waiting for for three years. The war was won, and everything had finally settled down into some semblance of order.
This is it, Sirius Black nervously thought to himself as his best friend, James Potter helped him with his bright blue bowtie. I'm finally gonna do this.
Across the hall, a similar scene was playing out, except with Remus Lupin and his best friend Lily Potter. What if I trip? What if I mess up my vows? A sharp tug on his deep blue bowtie brought the nervous werewolf out of his tortured thoughts.
"Hm?", he mumbled at the petite redhead standing in front of him.
"Get that frown off your face, Remus. People will think you're not excited", she chastised.
"I am excited, it's just…" He trailed off, chewing his lips nervously.
"Remus John Lupin. You will do just fine. You won't trip, your vows will go perfectly, and before you know it, you'll be married to the mutt of your dreams."
Remus laughed at the slight against Sirius, and took a deep breath. "OK, Lils. I'm ready. Lily smiled and looped her arm through the taller man's, and together, they proceeded down the aisle to the rest of his life.
Sirius Black would never admit it, but seeing his lover, his better half, his Remus, walking down the aisle towards him brought a slight lump to his throat, and and wetness to his eyes. With the war against Voldemort, almost losing each other countless times, and the general distance and mistrust that wars often bring, Sirius never thought they would live to see this day. But, finally, on a beautiful June afternoon, he was marrying the love of his life.
Remus and Lily finally reached the archway where Sirius, James, and Kingsley Shacklebolt were standing. Lily kissed Remus on the cheek, playfully glared at Sirius, who winked back, then took her place behind Remus.
Going through the vows and bonding ceremony, neither could keep their eyes off the other. They got so distracted by each other that certain prompts had to be repeated, to the amusement of the audience. Finally; "Do you, Sirius Orion Black, take Remus Lupin, to have and to hold, through sickness or health, till death do you part?"
"I do," Sirius said, tears once again welling in his silver eyes.
"And do you, Remus John Lupin, take Sirius Black, to have and to hold, through better or worse, till death do you part?"
"I do", Remus pronounced, amber eyes also filling.
Kingsley smiled at the couple. "I now pronounce you husband and husband! You may kiss your groom."
Sirius stepped closer to Remus, and asked in a soft voice, "Are you crying, Rem?"
"Shut up and kiss me, you doof."
Sirius obliged, and the newlywed couple ran back down the aisle, hand in hand, amidst cheers and cat calls from their closest friends and family.
Alright, guys. That's a wrap on this lovely trilogy. Let me know what you thought, constructive criticism is always helpful!
~Sami xx