The next morning Hermione woke to an excruciating headache. Thankfully Madame Pomfrey's potions and remedies had left her pretty much unaltered from her attack the night before. The only proof that she had been attacked was a slight scar on the left side of her collar bone. She realised Ginny was sitting in a chair to her right with a large smile on her face.
"Hermione, are you feeling better? 'Cause if we're going to get your ready in time for the wedding we kind of have to start now?" Hermione smiled at the red headed girl.
"Of course I'm ready lets go." Hermione replayed the conversation she had with Draco the night before.
"Hermione, I don't want a life like my parents. I want to have a life that I'm proud of and I want to love my wife and have children with her. Do you think that's possible?"
"I think it's possible Draco."
She had actually convinced herself that a life as Mrs Draco Malfoy would not be as bad as she had originally thought. She was sitting in front of her dresser with Ginny hurriedly attempting to tame her wild curls. She muttered an incantation with turned her once wild mane into tame loose curls. Next was her make up, Hermione had already told Ginny not to go over board that she didn't want to look too different from her usual self. When Ginny had finally finished making Hermione look primp and proper, she helped her slip into her wedding gown. Ginny could do nothing but gawk at the gorgeous young woman standing in front of her.
"Hermione, you look amazing," Ginny said jaw nearly touching the ground.
"You think so? Do you think Draco will think so?" Hermione said with a hint of worry.
"Any red-blooded male would think you looked amazing. Calm down today is all about you and no one else other than Draco," Ginny said unable to contain her smile.
"Thanks Ginny. You look pretty good yourself," she replied with a wink.
"Do you think Harry would notice me?"
"Of course he will Ginny, he won't be able to resist you."
"Well I think it's time we get down to the gardens."
Draco stood in front of his mirror wearing his tuxedo, Blaise stood near by complaining about something. He couldn't believe that today was the day he would finally marry Hermione. The name sounded so foreign to him after seven years of referring to her as Granger the name sounded strange and unusual. Hermione Malfoy, he never thought he'd get to hear those words. Blaise had finally finished complaining and was now standing behind Draco with a smirk on his face.
"What are you smiling at Blaise?" Draco said somewhat annoyed.
"You're getting married today, to Granger, why not smile?" Sending a wink Draco's way.
"I'm getting married to Hermione not Granger. After today she will be a Malfoy," Draco said with pride.
"And you'll have lots of little gorgeous children and live happily ever after. We get the point," Blaise replied sarcasm flowing out.
"Well I think we should get out there. Hermione would kill me if I was late."
Draco's mother had worked wonders on the place. She had turned one of the old court yards into the perfect wedding venue. White pews lined each side with a white carpet down the aisle. At the end of each pew were a bunch of roses in silver and gold. At the front of the courtyard there was a large archway beautifully decorated with the flowers and candles. In the centre stood Kingsley Shacklebolt as he would be the one performing the ceremony. Draco and Blaise walked up the aisle nervously everyone sending looks their way. The guests were clearly divided on the grooms side sat all of Draco's family and anyone who was a pureblood or member of the Slytherin house. On the bride's side sat the Weasley's, Harry and all of Hermione's friends from Gryffindor and out of Hogwarts as well. His mother gave him a wide grin as he looked her way.
Draco was snapped from his thoughts when the piano he had not previously noticed began to play. Draco tried not to look too excited as he saw Ginny walking down the aisle. He could see Hermione standing at the end her arm wrapped around Mr Weasley's. The walk down the aisle was the longest minute of Draco and Hermione's life. Neither knew why. Maybe it was the eagerness to get married? Or perhaps it was because they wished this would never happen? Either way they were extremely glad when Hermione was standing across from Draco staring into his dark grey eyes.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. The first to be married under the new marriage laws..." Kingsley spoke on for what seemed forever before he finally reached the exchanging of vowels.
"I, Draco Malfoy, take thee Hermione Granger to be my lawfully wedded wife, for richer for poorer, for sickness and health, til death do us part, I so swear." Draco managed to recite without forgetting.
"I, Hermione Granger, take thee Draco Malfoy to be my lawfully wedded husband, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, til death do us part, I so swear." Hermione good not retain the smile which had crept its way onto her face.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Draco slowly lifted the veil that had been covering his blushing brides face. He had never seen a more beautiful woman in his life. He stood there mesmorised until Hermione gently nudged him and leant towards him. They both leant in towards each other and kissed each other in front of all their friends and family. It was a slow gentle kissed that lasted a little while until the guests stood up applauding and clapping the newly wedded couple.
"I can't believe I'm Mrs Malfoy," Hermione whispered in her husband's ear.
"I can't believe I just kissed Mrs Malfoy," Draco whispered back with a smirk on his lips.
I'm sorry it's been a while since I've posted a chapter. I have been thinking about this everyday and just had to quickly write something up for you guys because it could be another few days before I can post again. Unfortunately I am in the middle of exams and a stressfully busy week over all. In about 4 days I will be free to write as I want then there's four days in the holidays I'm away but other than that this fanfiction should be rocking and rolling consistently very soon! Please review, I would appreciate to know what you think of the story so far and your favourite character or a character you would like in the story.