Of Hysterics & Weddings

"Daisy! Please go make sure Ryan isn't still drunk from last night!" Lucy screeched from where she sat in front of a vanity while Dominique and Molly were attempting to do her hair and makeup. Her hair was half up in pins, while her cheeks bright red.

Daisy sighed and stood from where she was sitting, doing her own makeup.

"I'm going," she said.

"Really, Lucy. You've got to calm down! Everything will be fine!" Audrey said in an exasperated tone as she rolled her eyes at her daughter, her own hair in curlers.

"But I need to know now!" Lucy said, looking at her mother. "Teddy was still drunk before his and Victoire's wedding and I don't trust the triplets!"

"Relax! I said I'm going!" Daisy huffed as she walked out of the room, clad in a white silky robe with her makeup half done while her hair was up in large curlers.

They were in an old villa out in the countryside that belonged to the Kellys. The families and wedding parties had been there for two days already with the rehearsal dinner last night. Daisy wasn't about to admit it out loud, but Lucy had every right to be concerned - the weekend had so far been one big drink fest. The rest of the guests would be arriving in a few hours for the actual ceremony and reception - with even more alcohol brought in for that. Not to mention, it had taken a miracle to keep the two away from each other last night. Daisy had resorted to locking Lucy in the bridal suite while she had it on good authority that Jamie had done the same for Ryan.

She softly padded down the hallways, heading to a wing on the other side of the house where the groom's party were stationed. Knowing the men, Daisy was sure they were likely either still passed out or just now waking up. After the wedding, Ryan and Lucy would take over the bridal suite and head out for their honeymoon late tomorrow morning.

All the Woods had brought in large stocks of hangover potion to make sure they made their international floo appointment for their honeymoon, not to mention for all the guests.

When Daisy arrived at the door to the main suite, she put her ear against it, hearing loud snoring from within. It would seem her prediction was correct. Sighing, she pushed the door open and looked around, seeing Wright asleep on a sofa in the sitting room. She looked around at the messy room as she crept in, wondering just where the groom and the rest of his party were. Perhaps they were all asleep in the other rooms nearby. Looking into the bedroom, she noticed the unmade bed was empty.

At that moment, John stepped out from the attached bathroom and stopped. Daisy spun around, eyes wide as she caught him standing with nothing more than a towel wrapped around his waist, his hair still dripping wet. Her eyes immediately drifted to the web of scars on his shoulder.

"Oh, ehm. Sorry. Lucy sent me to check on Ryan," she said, looking down at the floor.

"I think he's on the terrace," John said. Daisy nodded and glanced up at him before striding over to the double doors leading out. She shook her head, banishing the sight of John in a towel from her head as she saw a smiling Ryan leaning against the railing, still in a bathrobe and his pajamas.

"Please tell me you're not drunk so I can appease Lucy," she said, walking over. He looked over at her and pushed off from the railing.

"I'm fine. Didn't drink that much last night - knew she'd kill me and besides, didn't want to be too hungover to enjoy me own wedding," he said brightly.

"You seem to be in good spirits," Daisy commented.

"I'm getting married today!" Ryan shouted with a laugh. Daisy couldn't help but smile herself, thrilled that her captain was so happy. She knew once Lucy got over herself, she'd be just as excited.

"Well, I see my work here is done," she said, starting to turn and walk out.

"How is she?" Ryan asked, taking a step towards her. Daisy stopped and smiled.

"How do you think? Screeching like a damn banshee and worried that everything's going wrong," she said with a slight laugh. Ryan nodded.

"That's my Luce," he said. "Well, go get back to her. Tell her I'm fine and she's got nothing to worry about."

"Aye, aye, captain," Daisy said with a small salute before walking back into the room and quickly making her way out into the hallway. She started towards the bride's suite again before stopping and making her way towards the back garden. She figured while she was out, she'd make sure the preparations were underway in case Lucy asked.

"Shouldn't it go that way?" she heard her grandmother shout. Sighing, Daisy quickened her pace, worried Gran Weasley was about to change something that would send Lucy into a conniption fit.

"Mother! I assure you, I know what I'm doing!" her uncle Percy shouted back.

"Percy! Is that any way to speak to your mother!" Gran Weasley shouted.

"What's going on?" Daisy asked as she rushed out, seeing her various aunts and uncles, brothers and parents helping with a tent along with Kelly's family.

"Everything's fine!" Uncle Percy said, his wand out.

"No, it's not, Percy! You're doing it wrong!" Gran Weasley shouted. She then turned and grinned at Daisy. "But please tell Lucy that it's all under control and I'll be in in a bit to help." Daisy looked around, eyes wide.

"Don't worry, we've got them under control," her mother said, stepping up to her side.

"Jamie, don't forget to go get ready," Daisy said, finding her brother in the mayhem. "And wake up Wright while you're at it."

"Got it!" Jamie shouted back.

"Really, Daisy. Go finish getting ready and calm Lucy down," Iris urged. Daisy looked around, frowning slightly when she saw some of the security detail around the outskirts of the garden.

"Are they really necessary?" she asked, looking over at her mother.

"According to Teddy, they are," Iris said with a sigh. She then smiled. "Really, it's fine. Go on. Lucy will likely explode if you don't get back. I'll be up soon with Gran Weasley." Daisy nodded and turned to leave.


An hour later, all the groomsmen were up and getting ready, granted some a bit slower than others. Ryan was a bundle of nerves as he stood in front of a mirror fidgeting in his suit.

"Aren't you all looking dapper!" Wills said loudly as he walked in, dressed impeccably in his own black suit, every hair in place.

"What are you doing here?" Wright asked, looking a bit bleary-eyed from the sofa, his tie hanging undone around his neck. "Didn't think you were in this one."

"Got bored and thought I'd pop in and check on you. Plus, the ladies banned me from their suite," he said, still smiling.

"I wonder why," Jamie muttered from where he was putting on his cufflinks.

"Come on, Jamie! Thought today would get you in the spirit! Won't be long before you're waiting at the end of the aisle for Lila," Wills said.

"You won't be that long behind him," Cunningham said, grinning.

"Still got another few years yet," Wills said, looking around the room. He then pulled out a bottle of firewhisky. "Figured we'd get the celebration started early."

"If Lucy finds out you got him drunk before the ceremony, we'll all be dead," Jamie said, frowning.

"Not drunk! Just a few drinks!" Wills exclaimed. "We're celebrating love today!"

"Speak for yourself," Wright grumbled, obviously still in the throws of a hangover.

"Where's your spirit!?" Wills whined.

"You're avoiding Dad, aren't you?" Jamie asked, a hint of a smile on his face. Wills cheeks turned pink.

"Maybe," he said. "He seems to be in a fouler mood that usual."

"Probably because everyone in the family keeps bringing up you and Pix getting hitched," Jamie replied, stepping over and taking the bottle from Wills.

"He can't blame that one on me. I've not said a word about it to him," Wills said, watching as Jamie started pouring the alcohol into glasses.

"Probably worried you'll get carried away and propose during the reception," Kelly said, taking a glass. "Please don't. Lucy will kill us all."

"I've no plans to propose any time soon," Wills said, frowning.

"Can we please talk about something besides proposing?" John asked.

"Right then, you lot ready for the opening of the season?" Wills asked as Cunningham handed him a glass.

"No quidditch," Wright groaned.

"Well then what the bloody hell are we supposed to talk about?" Wills asked.

"Just not quidditch or proposals," Jamie said. Wills huffed slightly.

"What do you suppose the girls are talking about?"


"Funny running into you here," Chris said as he walked up to Tori. He was quite happy to see her at the wedding, to be honest. Especially since he only ever saw her in her regulation suits, her hair pulled back in a ponytail. Today she seemed like a completely different person, wearing an airy lavender dress with her hair down in soft waves.

"You clean up good, Abbott," she said, taking in Chris' suit. He shrugged.

"It is a wedding after all," he said with a sigh as he looked around. The wedding didn't start for another hour or so, but already there was a large amount of people milling around, champagne flutes in hand. Most of them were either members of the Weasley-Potter-Wood clan or the league. Off to the side, Coach Nilsson stood with his girlfriend Julia, looking mildly uncomfortable as Oliver Wood stood talking with him, with Marcus and Lila Flint standing nearby.

"So, is everyone here related?" Tori asked, looking around. Chris chuckled.

"No, but the family is large," Chris said. He looked around and then pointed. "That's George and Angelina Weasley - Lucy's aunt and uncle. Then next to them are Bill and Fleur Weasley - Dom and Victoire's parents. That bloke there is their younger brother Louis. He's come in from Paris." He continued looking around. "And there's Charlie Weasley - another uncle - and his wife."

"Red hair does run in the family," Tori said, her eyes wide. Chris nodded.

"Though Daisy gets it from her mum, who is an Evans," he replied. Tori looked over at him.

"Right, Lily Potter's sister," she said. She looked around. "And I see Harry and his wife are here. Are those the rest of his kids?" Chris looked over seeing a hungover James standing next to his parents as Ginny Potter admonished him. Standing nearby, another young man and woman laughed at his expense.

"Yea. You've met James - the chaser for the Falcons. But that's his younger brother Albus and sister Lily. She's hoping to join the league as well - seeker," he said.

"What's Albus do?" Tori asked, glancing up at him. Chris frowned slightly, trying to remember if Albus had graduated yet.

"Not sure…" he murmured.

"Is that Ashley White from Puddlemere?" Tori asked, interrupting him. Chris looked over, seeing a group standing together. Ashley was with her husband, Vane and Jakes.

"Yea, and those are the chasers from Puddlemere. Likely most of the league is coming today," he said. Tori nodded.

"So good to see you, Chris!" Iris said as she stepped up to his side..

"Good to see you as well, Mrs. Wood," he said, smiling.

"Lovely day for a wedding," she said. "How are you Tori?"

"Good, Mrs. Wood," she said, smiling.

"How's the bride?" Chris asked. Iris sighed and rolled her eyes.

"I'm on my way to provide relief for Audrey," she said. "Between Lucy and Percy, I fear she may not make it through the day."

"That bad?" Tori asked. Iris nodded.

"Who knew Lucy would be the bride from hell," she said before she caught herself. Her eyes widened.

"Don't worry. We won't tell anyone," Chris said, smiling. Iris nodded.

"See you later," she said before walking off. Tori chuckled.

"I'm kind of glad I'm out here and not in there," she said. "Though, it's nice. Being at a wedding in the middle of everything. Good reminder that life goes on." Chris glanced down at her.

"Thinking about taking my advice, are you?" he asked lightly. Tori looked up at him and blushed slightly.

"What? Dating? Not sure if I'm ready for that," she said before taking a drink of her champagne.

"I understand," he said, looking back around. "Though just be warned. With this lot, there's sure to be a lot of romance and scheming flying around."

"Noted," Tori replied.


"WHERE'S MY VEIL!" Lucy screeched.

"CALM DOWN!" Audrey bellowed. "It's right here."

"BUT IT'S NEARLY TIME!" Lucy shouted, her cheeks turning red again.

"Merlin's beard, will it end?" Audrey muttered, causing Iris to chuckle. Audrey shot her a look. "Don't even, Iris Evans-Wood. Just you wait."

"I highly doubt Daisy will be this bad," she said before taking a sip of champagne while Molly and Dominique tried to console Lucy as they pinned her veil in place.

"I thought the same thing about Lucy," Audrey said with a sigh.

"Seriously, I vow to not be like that," Daisy said, stepping up to her mother's side. Audrey just shook her head.

"Though, you have to admit she looks lovely - despite the countenance," Audrey said.

"She'll calm down. Uncle Percy should be on his way to take her down," Daisy said. There was a knock at the door, causing Daisy to smile. "What did I say?" Gran Weasley walked over and opened the door, revealing a stern-looking Percy.

"She ready?" he asked.

"Come in, Percy!" Gran Weasley said, pulling the man into the room. As he stepped over, his frown melted away as soon as he looked at Lucy. The dress was solid lace with tiny straps and a fitted, low cut bodice. The skirt floated around her.

"You look… perfect," he said, his eyes starting to fill with tears. Lucy looked over and smiled at her father, all remnants of her outburst disappearing. She stepped over and hugged him.

"Thanks, Dad," she said. Percy cleared his throat, his stern look returning.

"Suppose we should get down," he said, causing Audrey and Iris to share a look. The bridesmaids bustled around, grabbing their bouquets and starting out the door. Iris and Audrey followed with Gran Weasley as Percy handed Lucy her bouquet and led her out.

The group made their way through the large house toward the large glass doors that would lead out into the garden. Everyone was already seated and waiting as soft music played. Iris, Audrey and Gran Weasley gave Lucy one last hug before walking out while the bridesmaids got situated. Dominique stepped out first, followed by Victoire and then Molly. Daisy turned and gave Lucy one last hug.

"This is it. You ready?" she asked. Lucy nodded, already seeming to be fighting off tears.

"Thanks for putting up with me, Daisy," she said.

"What's family for?" Daisy asked.

"Get going," Lucy said, brushing her hand over her cheeks. "You'll ruin my makeup."

Daisy nodded, then turned and stared down the aisle. She smiled as she looked around, noticing all the league players there. Her smile broadened when she met Wills' eyes, who was beaming at her. From next to him, her father was frowning at the chaser, before he looked over and the scowl softened as he saw Daisy. As she took her place next to Molly, everyone stood and looked back as Lucy and Percy made their way down the aisle, tears already apparent in Lucy's eyes as she found Ryan. The chaser was bouncing on his toes, a million-watt smile on his face.

For all her earlier hysterics, the ceremony went smoothly, with Ryan and Lucy making their way through their vows. They opted for Grandad Weasley as officiant, worried Uncle George would attempt a prank if he did it.

It wasn't long before he deemed them husband and wife and the two shared their first kiss. They then turned and walked back down the aisle, everyone standing and clapping. Daisy stepped over and took John's arm, noting that it didn't seem as awkward as she was expecting.

"One wedding down," John murmured towards her. Daisy chuckled.

"Merlin knows how many more to go," she replied. "Jamie and Lila will be next."

"I have it on good authority that Paul is planning to ask Dominique soon," he said softly.

"And I have it on good authority that she'll say yes," she said. John looked down at her.

"Thought she was worried about that," he said. Daisy shrugged.

"I've seen her thoughts. While she may be conflicted with the timing, she does want to marry him," she said. The two cleared the end of the aisle as the chairs disappeared and suddenly a large amount of round tables appeared. Daisy looked over and saw her father glowering at her Uncle George.

"I have a feeling Dad's not going to make it through the day without jinxing someone," she said.

"Just glad its not me," John said, watching as Wills made his way towards them. From the way Oliver's angry stare was following him, both Daisy and John were sure that his irk was directed towards him.

"You look… amazing," Wills said, grinning down at her. He looked over at John. "If you don't mind, could I borrow my girlfriend a bit?" John held her hand out.

"Feel free," he said before walking away. Daisy shook her head as Wills led her over towards the drink table, and taking two glasses and holding one out to her.

"Really, Pix, you do look amazing. I can't wait to see how you look on our wedding day," he said, grinning down at her. Daisy chuckled.

"We have a few years before then," she said, raising an eyebrow at him.

"I know, but a man can still dream, can't he?" he replied.

"Careful with that. Dad may try to kill you again," she said.

"Not today," Wills said. "I'm hoping the love in the air will rub off on him."


"They do make a lovely couple," Bridget said with a smile as she watched Daisy and Wills from where she stood with Alan, Remus and Laura. "Do you really think he'll wait?"

"I hope not," Remus said. Laura looked up at him.

"Just how much do you two have on that one?" she asked.

"Decent amount," Remus replied. Laura laughed and shook her head. Alan looked down at Bridget.

"Care for a dance before all the festivities start, Bridge?" he asked. She looked up at him, grinning.

"Thought you'd never ask," she said as he led her towards the dance floor.

"Who would have thought Alan would finally settle down," Laura said. "The first time I've seen him stay with someone this long."

"He's crazy about her," Remus said, watching his brother dance with the blonde healer. "Probably the first time he's been that crazy about anyone."

"Love is in the air," Laura said with a happy sigh as she lean against the tall beater.

"Certainly is. Look at that," he said, pointing. Laura looked over, noticing a slightly timid Toby leading an equally timid Tessa out to dance.

"Is that one of the Prostatis?" she asked, eyes wide.

"Tessa," Remus answered. "Daisy said he fancies her. He brought her as his plus one. Alan and I have a bit of a plan for them today." Laura just rolled her eyes.

"Now to get Tori and Chris together," Laura said. Remus looked down at her.

"Why d'you say that?" he asked. Laura laughed loudly, shaking her head at him.

"Please, Remus. The rest of us saw that one coming a mile away," she said. Remus just shrugged and looked around.

"Suppose it'll be easier today…"


Don't worry, there's more wedding shenanigans to come. I ended up splitting it into two chapters because there was just too much for one. And then in my writing and planning today, I ended up adding MORE chapters. I'm sure fans of the Woods will be happy - realized I skipped over Christmas. And I could not skip over Wills' first Christmas with the Woods, could I? Not to mention, I get to dig a bit more into the younger cousins' personalities. We get to see Lily L. Potter in the next chapter.

The next few chapters take a bit of a break from Network plotting and Ministry investigating, but thought I needed to bring back some of that fun, airiness that the earlier books had. Don't worry, there is drama to come.

As always, thanks for reading, following and reviewing!