Hey thank you all for the reviews. They were great help….the good, the bad and the ugly! Ha ha! Okay so here comes the chapter ye all have been waiting patiently for….drum roll TONKS AND REMUSWEDDING! Hope ye won't be disappointed! Talk to you later. :)
Remus and James were standing outside the church with Sirius waiting for the wedding car to arrive.
"Are you all set Remus for Tonks to make an honest man out of ya?" He nudged Sirius who was watching Harry standing a little further away from them. Sirius smiled at him blandly. Remus chuckled as he said…
"I thought it was the man who makes an honest woman out of the bride. Either way James….none of us would be standing here if it wasn't for your son. I am most grateful to him for knocking some sense into me."
"Ah ya he is not the worst. Where is he anyway?"
"He is down there by the tree. I think that I will go down to him there if you both will excuse me?"
"Ya sure thing Sirius. Just make sure you don't neglect your duties….both of you."
"Don't worry James. Its all under control mate." Sirius replied before approaching Harry.
Harry was standing with both hands shoved into his pockets, starring down at the grass.
"If you are waiting for the grass to get any greener mate you could be here for a while."
Harry looked up and smiled a little as he said…
"Hey Sirius. How are you?"
"Well truthfully I am a little bit worried about you Harry. What's going on?"
"Nothing. I was just doing some thinking….."
"What about?" Sirius asked as he folded his arms and stared at Harry perplexed.
"Do you think that Voldemort could come back Sirius?"
"Harry….this is not the…."
"That is why Dumbledore wants me to take occlumency with Snape isn't it? He is worried that my dreams of him are an indication of the fact that what everyone most fears could happen. Am I right?"
"I…I am not going to lie to you mate. I honestly don't know. We haven't discussed this with him. But…based on what happened last time when old Voldie ran the show….then there is a very great possibility that this is why Dumbledore wants you to take occlumency yes."
"I thought as much."
"Harry look I know it's easier said than done but….try not to let it get to you alright? Especially not today alright? Try and focus on Remus and Tonkswedding okay? That is what matters. That is what we are here for alright?" he asked placing a comforting hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry simply forced a smile as he nodded. They heard James wolf whistle, an indication that the brides maids had arrived.
Everyone took their positions at the door of the church as Remus headed towards the alter.
James would take the lead with Shari as best man and matron of honour, followed by Sirius and Lily, Harry and Ginny, Ryan and Arielle, Rob and Lucia and lastly Samia and Kyrah.
As they all reached the top of the alter, the girls on the left hand side and the boys on the left, the wedding tune began to play as Tonks stepped into the church with her arm interlinked in her fathers. Everyone turned around in their seats, smiling at the beautiful bride who grinned back.
"Are you ready to go Tonks?" Ted whispered tenderly. Tonks looked at her father with a small smile spread across her lips as she gently replied; Yes. I am ready dad." They both shared one last smile before walking towards the future. Even though there was some distance between them Remus and Tonks both recognised each others beaming faces gazing at each other with a certain amount of urgency. As Tonks finally reached the alter the marauders all whispered; "Good luck Moony." Before slowly stepping aside.
Remus approached his wife to be. He held out his hand as he accepted it willingly. Ted simply bowed at Remus as a sign of his approval. Tonks and Remus smiled lovingly at each other as Remus whispered
"You look beautiful by the way."
"Well you don't look so bad yourself Lupin." Remus sniggered before the priest began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved we have come here today to join this young couple in holy matrimony. But before we begin I must ask….who gives this woman to this man?"
Ted was stunned at the priest calling Tonks a "woman" because to him she was Tonks….his baby girl. Eventually he replied…."I do."
"Very well then…." Ted slowly walked back to his seat as the ceremony continued looking lonesome at his daughter.
The priest then resumed his position as he spoke to the congregation.
"Right well…as there are no objections……." He looked around the church for a few seconds before saying "we shall begin the ceremony. I am under the impression however, that Remus and Nymphadora wish to express their own vows so….after you please." He said gently ushering for them to speak. Remus smiled at the priest before taking Tonkshands in his, smiling at her and saying…
"My dearest Tonks. We have known each other for what now seems like a life time. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would ever be standing here as happy as I am now. There must be laws against being this happy. Nevertheless I know we can win over any obstacle that life may throw at us. You are my strength and my weakness but together….we are one."
Tonks smiled lovingly back at him before locking his fingers in hers and saying:
"Remus, I stand here before you today to offer up my everlasting love for you. We met at what seems like such a short time ago. A lot has changed since then but my feelings for you were never in question. You are my rock, my pillow and my world. I turned to you for help six months ago but instead I found my soul mate. Remus, I am everything I am because you loved me."
Remus reciprocated her smile with a hint of tears in his eyes as the priest steps forward once again and says….
"Now we shall offer up the marital vows so….have we got the rings at the ready?" he asks turning to face the groomsmen who are all in awe at Remus and Tonks. Sirius then steps forward suddenly. He walks towards Remus as he opens the black velvet box where a magnetic gold ring sits pleasantly on a crisp white lining. Remus smiles at Sirius as he removes the ring and focuses his attention on Tonks.
"Right….So….Remus repeat after me please. I Remus Theodore Lupin."
"I Remus Theodore Lupin."
"Promise to take you Nymphadora Lynette Tonks…."
"Promise to take you Nymphadora Lynette Tonks…."
"As my wife in holy matrimony…."
"As my wife in holy matrimony…."
"I promise to love you all my life and to take you for richer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."
I promise to love you all my life and to take you for richer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."
"With this ring….I thee wed." Remus gently slipped the ring onto her finger as he said….
"With this ring….I thee wed." Tonks grinned up at him before the priest called her.
"Right then Tonks….repeat after me please. I Nymphadora Lynette Tonks."
"I Nymphadora Lynette Tonks…."
"Promise to take you Remus Theodore Lupin…
"Promise to take you Remus Theodore Lupin…
"As my husband in holy matrimony….."
"As my husband in holy matrimony…."
"I promise to love you all my life and to take you for richer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."
"I promise to love you all my life and to take you for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health until death do us part."
"Right well then….I now declare you husband and wife. Remus you may kiss your bride." The priest said with a slight smile at them both. Remus and Tonks half laughed before divulging into a passionate kiss that would begin the rest of their lives together.