Chapter nine

The following morning, Harry was the first one downstairs and was sitting at his kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee when Neville joined him. They never said anything, just gave each other a smile, then Ron joined them. The three friends all helped make breakfast, then chatted while they ate. Even though Harry was nervous and didn't feel like eating, he made sure he ate enough to keep him going until the wedding dinner.

For the next few hours, the three friends talked, but not once did they bring up anything unpleasant. It was like a silent agreement to only talk about good things and good times they had, whether it was together or separate. When it was close to the time they had to dress, the three of them went back upstairs to get ready.

At the Burrow, it was a hive of activity. Harry talked a reluctant Mrs. Weasley into having the wedding catered so she could concentrate on just being the mother of the bride. All the men were outside making sure the bar staff and waiters were ready. The band had set up all the instruments on the stage at the end of the large marquee. They got rid of any gnomes that tried to sneak out of the bushes. When they were satisfied, they all went inside or home to shower and change. Ginny was in her room with her mother, Hermione, Luna and Fleur getting ready. Hermione and Luna were dressed and Fleur had done a wonderful job of their hair and makeup. Fleur had finished Ginny's then the four of them helped Ginny into her dress before her mother brought out the box and handed it to Ginny. She opened it to loud gasps from everyone. There sat a beautiful emerald and ruby tiara, with a note sitting with it.

'The emerald for my eyes, which you always tell me you love. The ruby for your hair, the beautiful red hair of my sweet Ginny. They are joined, just like we are about to be. I love you with all my heart Ginny, I'll be waiting so you can make me the happiest man alive.' Ginny ready Harry's note, then sniffed before Fleur quickly dabbed at her face so no tears ruined her make up.

Hermione picked up the tiara and placed it on Ginny's head and they all had to admit it made Ginny's overall appearance breathtaking.

Mrs. Weasley and Fleur headed outside when Mr. Weasley came into his daughters room. He ended up staring at the beautiful woman standing before him and could hardly believe it was his only daughter and youngest child. Arthur Weasley led his daughter, Hermione and Luna down the stairs and into the kitchen. As soon as the music started, Luna stepped out and got some whistles from some of the blokes in her tight fitting deep red gown. Then Hermione stepped out to more whistles in her tight fitting deep blue gown. Then everyone stood up as Ginny and her father stepped out. Ginny was in a beautiful tight fitting long sleeved white gown, with her hair delicately curled around her face. She smiled as her eyes found Harrys and never left his face the whole time. Arthur kissed his daughter's cheek, kissed Harry's cheek before sitting down with his wife.

The ministry official called for everyone to take a seat, 'Welcome everyone to the wedding of Harry James Potter to Ginevra Molly Weasley. All of you are here as all of you are the people this happy couple care about most, their family. That is how they feel about all of you. This wonderful young couple had to overcome a lot so they could be standing here today. But they showed everyone that when you truly love someone that love will help you overcome anything. Marriage is about two people loving each other, we all know that, but it is also about two people committing themselves fully to the other. It's about friendship, a married couple need to be best friends, they need to share everything with their friend. They have to be open and honest with each other. But most of all they need to give themselves fully to their partner because that's what they are, partners in life. Who gives this woman to this man?'

Molly, Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Percy, George all stood up, but Ron stepped over to join them for a few seconds.

'Her family does,' they all said together before Ron went to stand back over next to Harry.

'Harry, please state you're vows to Ginny.'

'Ginny, from the moment I saw that small redheaded girl on the platform, I knew we were destined to be together, it just took me a while to realise it. You have brought sunshine, smiles and laughter to my world, as well as you're bat bogey hex,' Harry grinned as everyone laughed, 'But most of all, you loved me for me. You gave yourself fully to me, which I am grateful for. You showed me how much we can achieve if we put our faith and trust in each other. So from the day I realised I love you, I put all of that faith, trust and more into ensuring our love will last and grow stronger every day and today we join to become one.'

'Ginny, please state you're vows to Harry.'

'Harry, I knew from the moment I saw you on that platform that we would end up here one day and yes, it took you longer to realise that than I did. Every look you gave me brought a smile to my face. You saved my life when I was only eleven, you showed how much you already cared. But the moment we kissed that first time, you showed me how much you loved me and not as Ron's little sister, but as the young woman you were destined to marry. You trusted me with your heart, a trust you didn't give easily but it's a trust you can always count on. So from that moment on, you're heart has always been in my care and always will be.'

'Ron please pass the ring to Harry,' he said and as Ron did, 'Harry, repeat after me as you slip the ring onto Ginny's finger, 'Ginny, I give this ring as a sign of my love and devotion,' Harry repeated the words, 'As a symbol of our love and commitment. The never ending circle of this ring is like our love, it has no beginning and has no end. It joins us for all eternity,' Harry finished and pushed the ring onto Ginny's finger, then lifted her hand and kissed it. Then Ginny repeated her words to Harry and of course, she lifted Harry's hand and kissed it.

'Harry, do you take Ginny to be your wife, through all life throws at you. Do you promise to love her, to be there whenever she needs you, to comfort her when she cries, to laugh with her when she's happy, to only give yourself to her as long as you both shall live?'

Harry smiled hugely, 'I do.'

'Ginny, do you take Harry to be your husband, through all life throws at you. Do you promise to love him, to be there whenever he needs you, to comfort him when he cries, to laugh with him when he's happy, to only give yourself to him as long as you both shall live?'

Ginny beamed, 'I do.'

'Harry and Ginny have said their vows of commitment and given each other their rings of love and devotion,' the ministry official waved his wand over Harry and Ginny's joined hands, 'I now pronounce that they are husband and wife. Harry, you may kiss your wife.'

Harry wrapped his arms around Ginny, stared into her eyes, then slowly lowered his head and kissed his wife. They both knew from that moment, their lives together were going to be loving, wonderful and probably full of excitement. But as long as they were together, they didn't care what life threw at them, they will make it through anything.

Starting with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, everyone came up to congratulate Harry and Ginny. Hermione ended up crying into Harry's shoulder, but he knew it was because she was happy for him. Ron hugged Harry in one of his mother's famous rib cracking hugs. Harry realising that Ron was saying without words that they were now brothers. Hagrid ended up crying into a tablecloth size handkerchief as he gave Harry and Ginny a hug, but they ended up rubbing their arms after he walked off still sniffing. It took a long time, but they got hugged and kissed by everyone that was there. The photo's were next, which seemed to take hours before they could finally sit down and enjoy their reception.

Harry and Ginny's wedding reception was a party to remember. Their guests, hundreds of guests all had a great time. Lots of drink and wonderful food went on all night. There was great music and lots of dancing. Harry of course ended up singing for Ginny, but he did it while they danced together in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by their family and friends.

There were hundreds more photos taken, some just of them, all with Harry and Ginny staring at each other. Until they were asked to look at the photographer so he could have a couple of photos done of their full faces, then they had photos done with every guest there. Harry and Ginny danced together almost the whole night, apart from all the Weasley men who wanted to dance with their sister and of course Mr. Weasley wanted to dance with his daughter. Harry danced with Mrs. Weasley, Fleur and all his female friends, but Hermione was the first one he danced with after Ginny.

After a lot of hours of food, drink, dancing and laughter, Harry and Ginny went inside, got changed, then joined everyone outside. The crowd formed a circle and the newly married couple went around to hug and goodbye to everyone. They stood with their arms around each other, smiled and waved before they apparated away.

Over the next month, no one heard or saw Harry and Ginny. Ron had started his training at the auror office. Hermione started work in the department of mysteries. The day before Harry and Ginny were due to arrive home, Mrs. Weasley and Hermione had stocked up on food, drinks, tea, coffee and everything else they could think of at Harry and Ginny's home. The first night back, they were having dinner at the Burrow with all the Weasley's, their partners, Hermione and her parents, along with Neville and Luna.

Everyone was already sitting at the table, when Harry and Ginny stepped in through the door to loud cheers and lots of hugs.

'You two are beaming, you must have had a wonderful time and saw a lot of sights,' Hermione smiled.

'We had a great time, don't know about a lots of sights though,' Harry grinned at Ginny.

'Unless it was from our bedroom window,' Ginny finished then laughed with Harry.

'You might be married, but we do not need to hear that, especially from our little sister,' Bill shook his head at Ginny and Harry.

'Alright, we won't say anything like that, but it's true,' Ginny said as she sat down with Harry to a wonderful dinner her mother had cooked. Then talk started, mostly asking Harry and Ginny where they went and what they really did when they weren't in the bedroom. Then Harry and Ron talked about how Ron was going with his training. Ginny talked to Hermione about the department of mysteries, but everyone had a great night.

Harry and Ginny were the first to leave as they only had a couple more days before they both went back to work. So they hugged and kissed everyone, then flooed to their home. They both showered together, something they found they liked to do, so they did it a lot, then they got into bed and never spoke or emerged until late the next morning to really begin their married life as Mr. and Mrs. Potter.