This chapter will be picking up from when Harry and Pansy are about to exit the train so there will be some words from the last chapter in here.

Cause if you're not really here

Then the stars don't even matter

Now I'm filled to the top with fear

That it's all just a bunch of matter

'Cause if you're not really there

I don't wanna be either

I wanna be, next to you

Black and gold, black and gold, black and gold.

-Sam Sparro Black And Gold

Chapter 23: The Rude Awakening

"Bloody hell Ron!" Harry yelled as I hopped up off of him and brushed the dust off of my clothes from Ron literally busting the door wide open. "You could have killed us!"

"Oh come off it Harry, it wasn't a full Bombarda. I must say, I did a pretty good job." laughed Ron clearly proud of himself.

"It was brilliant Ron!" said Hermione proud of Ron doing this without killing them or us. I had to agree, he had really gotten better at it.

"Better get your goodbyes in order. " said Ron looking at me. "I've seen Pansy's mother and she does not look happy. Greengrass is going to cover for you though Pans. She's saying that you are going to her house for the night."

"Good. I'll thank her before I leave." I said nervously. Ron and Hermione then went to give some sort of explanation as to why the for had been blown off.

I turned to Harry, fear written all over my face. "I'm so scared for tomorrow Harry." I said, feeling my eyes starting to water.

"It's going to be fine. And if anything happens, Dumbledore, the Weasleys, and my godfather are on standby remember? And you know I wouldn't let a damn thing happen to you." he said giving me a reassuring kiss.

"Okay. I believe you. And... I'll miss you. Even if it is just a night." I said feeling myself blush. I felt like such a silly little girl telling him I would miss him as if he was gonna be gone for days.

"I'll miss you too." said Harry kissing me again.

We exited the train and I walked towards Daphne. Daphne smiled at me as if there wasn't anything to worry about.

Even though she still hung out with Millicent, I didn't stop being her friend. She didn't know what was going on so she had not wronged me.

"You look pleasant." said Daphne sarcastically.

"Do I really? And here I felt like shit."

"It's going to be fine. The plan is, I wanted to have one last single lady night with you so you're staying the night. I would have done it anyways if it wasn't for the fact that the family and I are visiting my grandmum." explained Daphne.

"It's fine. I'll be with Hermione and Ginny and we're going muggle shopping so it should be fun." I said as we walked towards my mother.

When I got to my mum I could see that she was not amused by my actions while at Hogwarts. And I really didn't care.

"Daphne you're looking lovely as always." she said to my friend, ignoring me completely. Okay so this was the game she was going to play. How mature.

"I'm right here too in case you're wondering Mum." I said mockingly.

Mum glared at me as if I were an annoying knat. "I would imagine you not having much to say to me, Pansy Parkinson. How dare you come here and act as if your shenanigans didn't happen."

"Mother it isn't that serious."

"Yes it very well is. Thank goodness you stopped associating yourself with that Mudblood boy and his atrocious friend."

"Dean was a product of you and you know it Mother. But that's in the past. I'm going to stay the night at Daphne's."

Mum looked at me as if I was lying. She then looked at Daphne's sweet expression on her face.

"I supposed so. You better be home bright and early to get ready. The wedding is at noon. I want you home at 6AM." she said giving me an evil eye before walking off.

"Your mother is a peach as always." said Daphne giving me a look of pity.

"Isn't she? Can you let me know when she is gone?"

Daphne's eyes followed my mother in the direction she went. "Coast is clear. And Hermione is signaling us to follow. Let's go." said Daphne.

We followed Hermione and Ginny close enough to see where they were headed but not close to where it looked like we were with them.

When we got to Hermione's parents car, they greeted me and hugged their daughter and Ginny and ushered us into the car.

I gave Daphne a quick hug. "Good luck Mrs. Potter." she whispered.

The drive to Hermione's went very long. Richard and Helen Granger were very nice but very structured. I could see where Hermione got her order from.

When we got to her house we went up to her room. I looked around and was actually surprised at what I saw.

Her room was very girly. Her walls were pastel pink and purple, she had stuffed animals sitting on the two beds that were in her room as well as on shelves on the walls, she had a heart shaped rug in the middle of her floor, a vanity, and everything was just so bright. She did in fact have what I knew was going to be in there. A huge white bookcase filled with tons of books.

After we left our things in her room she took us to what muggles called a garage. Inside she had her own very beautiful black car.

"You can drive Hermione?" asked Ginny in awe.

"I got my license during the summer." said Hermione blushing.

"That's brilliant Hermione." I said, impressed. "That means that we will be safe with you correct?"

Hermione laughed at my hesitation. "Don't worry. We're going to have fun. And I won't kill you, I promise." she reassured me.

We climbed into her car and drove out of the garage and down the street. I had to admit, Hermione was a great and cautious driver. She would have handled a broom very well if she wasn't so nervous about them.

The night was fun with us going to a cinema (popcorn became my new favorite snack) shopping in a wonderful place called a mall, seeing sights like the Big Ben clock, the beautiful fountains, and parks.

When we got back to Hermione's we all camped out in her room. It felt nice to have a just the girls night seeing as I had spent seventh year living with a boy.

"I wonder what Harry's doing right now." I said as Ginny brushed my hair.

Hermione and Ginny laughed at my statement.

"What? I miss him, I just can't help it." I said blushing.

"We're not making fun. At least I'm not. I miss Ron too. I've gotten used to sleeping with him at night." said Hermione as she looked through pages of a photo album.

Ginny stopped brushing my hair and turned to Hermione. "What do you mean sleeping with him at night?"

"I've been sleeping in Ron's bed for months. Even before we started dating actually. We just make sure to put charms on his bed and none is the wiser. This guys sleep hard in there."

"I know what you mean. Blaise, Theo, Crabbe, and Goyle do as well. It's too easy to sneak in and out of there." said Ginny nonchalantly.

Hermione and I turned and looked at her, jaws dropped.

"What? Oh I can't sneak and be with my love? Hermione does it all the time and Pans you live with yours, dear." said Ginny defensively.

"Draco is in an entirely different house Gin." I said snickering.

"That's not my fault now is it?" said Ginny folding her arms.

"How do you get there without being seen?" asked Hermione.

"I may or may not have begged Harry to let me use his cloak." blushed Ginny.

We all laughed. "Well as long as no one actually sees you, I guess I can allow it." I said in mock scolding. "I can't punish what I can't see."

Ginny gave me a smug smile that both Hermione and I rolled our eyes at. We then just gossiped and talked about our guys some more and then went to sleep.

Hermione's muggle alarm blared at 5 in the morning. Such a rude little thing, alarm clocks.

Ginny had set out that early because she wanted to be with Draco early. They had figured it would be nice to have some peace before the mayhem. She flooed over, allowing Hermione and I to get another hour worth of sleep before I had to leave.

I woke up to the alarm once more and apparated home.

I popped into my room and took a look around my pink and white polka dotted sanctuary. My only escape in this house. I was actually going to miss my room.

Hermione let me borrow her small bag that she put an extendable charm on so that I could pack whatever it was I needed. I packed up my clothes, shoes, some books that I was attached to, and of course, my baby grand piano. I shrunk it down to the size of a galleon and placed it amongst my clothes to keep it safe.

I showered and then put on one of the pompous dresses Mum liked for me to wear and allowed a house elf to bun up my hair. I never cared for my hair to be in such a complicated bun so I never learned to do it myself.

I walked down the stairs and into Mum's parlor where I knew she would be. Sure enough, she was sitting there sipping a cup of tea.

"Ah Pansy, sit." she said directing me to the chair I usually sat in when I'm there.

"We have a busy day ahead of us darling." said Mum sipping daintily out her tea cup. "The wedding is at noon so that leaves us with 4 hours to get you ready. Did you invite guests? I hope not that red headed blood traitor and your new Mudblood friends."

I gritted my teeth. I hated that she insulted them like that. However she did give me an alternate plan. "Yes Ginny, Ron, and Hermione should be there. Harry Potter too."

Mum almost dropped her tea. "You invited who?!"

"Harry Potter. Oh he's a remarkable boy Mother, I do hope you don't mind. Of course you don't, you'll absolutely love him." I said in my most uppity voice i could muster without laughing. Her face amused me.

"Fine. But they are to say nothing you hear me? Nothing. Especially that Potter child."

I felt myself growing annoyed. "He isn't a child Mother."

"He is whatever I say he is. Now let's get started."

I sent a quick owl to Draco explaining what was now going to take place. I ate breakfast and then I started the long and exhausting morning with my mother.

My mother only wanted the best on me so we ended up apparating to a wizard dress robe shop in Rome. Then to France to get my hair and makeup done. I laughed on the inside about how much this was costing Mum and how I really didn't care.

We made it to Malfoy Manor with 30 minutes to spare. As planned, Draco was waiting for me with one of the judges from the Ministry of Magic.

Passing by Harry on the way up was amusing. He just gave me a grin and a wink and rolled his eyes and I couldn't help but chuckle.

When I got to the podium I had to take Draco's hand. The judge (a man by the name of Adams) started to read out the terms of the contract and all it entailed.

"Now, does anybody present in the audience today not agree with this matrimony speak now, or forever hold your piece." said Judge Adams.

"I will speak!" yelled Harry from the back of the room.

My parents, the Malfoys, and the few guests that were there turned to face him. My mother looked as if she wanted to explode.

"And you are?" asked the judge.

"I am Harry Potter and I am this girl's husband!" yelled Harry smiling.

The room gasped. Draco and I grinned.

"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?! THE BOY IS LYING!" screamed Mum standing up and pointing to Harry fiercely.

"No he isn't Mother. We really are." I said calmly as the charm lifted off my hand showing my wedding band and engagement ring.

"Draco what is this?!" yelled Lucius to Draco. Draco simply smirked and shrugged.

"It doesn't make a difference! This contract has been drawn up since Pansy's birth!" yelled Daddy.

"Who married you, child?" asked Judge Adams.

Harry joined me at the podium. "Professor Dumbledore married us sir. Almost two weeks ago. We looked it up. I can't marry Draco because I'm already married to someone else. Also the marriage has been consummated. So there is no way you can break us apart." I said with conviction.

Judge Adams smiled at Harry and I as Harry held my hand. He turned to my mother and Lucius and shrugged. "There isn't a thing I can do. The marriage was done with two consenting adults and was consummated. This contract is now null and void." said the judge as he magically cut the contract into tiny pieces and burned the pile.

Ginny jumped up and ran to Draco, jumping into his arms. Lucius looked absolutely disgusted.

Mum glared at me. "Why? You dare taint your bloodline with this halfblood prat?!"

"He isn't a prat, Mother! He's a good man, he is my husband and you will do well to respect him!? I told you I didn't want to get married to Draco. I've been telling you this for years!"

"So you just up and marry a random wizard? And not only that but a bloody half-blood? You dare destroy the Parkinson pureblood line?!" yelled Daddy.

"He isn't some random wizard Daddy, I love him! I've loved him for a very long time and you will not talk to me like this! You won't make Draco and I do anything we don't want to do!"

"Madness! Absolute madness! Lucius at least your bloodline shall remain pure." growled Mum.

"To hell with that, he is never going to be with a filthy blood traitor!" shouted Lucius to Draco.

"You will not disrespect Ginny like that!" yelled Draco. "I'll be with whoever I please. What are you gonna do? Disown me? I'll take Mother's maiden name and be a Black."

Lucius sneered at his son and then turned and walked off. He knew that there really wasn't anything that he could do. My parents on the other hand were not going to go down that easy. They stood and argued back and forth with the judge. It got so annoying and boring that Harry and I started up a game of Exploding Snap. Draco and Ginny went with Narcissa to have tea.

After an hour the whole ordeal was over. My parents finally gave up trying to convince the judge after he threatened to leave then in Azkaban for a weekend for harassment.

My mother walked past me with nothing but a disgusted look on her face. My father actually stopped and surprisingly shook Harry's hand and told him to take care of me. I was both shocked and proud.

Later that night, we had a huge party at the Burrow. We had a proper reception with all of our friends and after a blessing from the Weasleys, Draco proposed to Ginny. And of course she said yes.

Harry and I took a walk away from the festivities. We walked out on the Weasley's lake deck and sat down cuddled up to each other, watching the stars twinkle in the sky.

"I'm glad that all of this is over." I said.

"As am I." agreed Harry. "Although, I wish that your family would have handled it better."

I shrugged. "Daddy will be okay. I can tell. He actually shook your hand and spoke. I didn't expect that from him. Mother however is set in her ways. She may or may not ever come around."

Harry nodded. He took my hand where my now visible rings shined in the moonlight.

"Are you happy that you married me?" he asked as he ran his finger across my band.

"Of course Harry. That's a very silly question."

"I'm just checking."

"Are you happy that you married me?" I asked him back.

"Now look who is asking the silly questions. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't happy." winked Harry.

I laid my head on his shoulder and sighed a lover's sigh. "So what is there next to do?"

Harry looked like he was thinking about it. "Graduation, honeymoon, then a million kids?" he laughed.

"How about just four? You're acting like you're going to be the one carrying these babies, darling." I said kissing him on the cheek.

"I can give you four. I can give you everything."

"Not everything. Just you."