Chapter Nineteen:
Because Jane said she needed space for what she wanted to do, Ares covered the Quidditch pitch and enlisted some help from his magical children and brother in law. Remus, Sirius, Harry, Hermione, Draco and Orion and Luna stepped up to the challenge and transformed the inside space to be a repleca of Doctor 10's Tardis.
The guests are amazed when they walk into the space. The wizard side are confused, but the others start to laugh. It is so Janie. Everyone finds their seats and wait for the wedding party.
The present table has a Tardis cardbox. The rest of the tables are set with navy cloths, silver chargers and utensils with white china, blue napkins and cobalt glassware. The favors at each setting is a miniture sonic screwdriver.
Lavender again was mentally fumming at being passed over and at the classy reception. Beside her, Ron is gawking at the room. They are sitting at the same table as the old vampires.
He didn't care about being in the wedding. He knew though the reason that Lavender was in such a funk was because she wanted to be the center of the attention. She would have tried to upstage the bride in any way possible.
The catering tables were set up around the would be control board. The dance floor was at the bottom of the stairs. Rectangle tables were arranged around it in a horseshoe design. Every so often there was tall clear vases with blue cracked acrylic "ice", white roses, blue roses and light green roses. The tables were scattered with cobalt tea light holders with sparkle tea lights.
"Everyone, please welcome the bridal party." The DJ calls out over the microphone. Enyo smiles glad to see Demetri at the helm. He starts "Get This Part Started" by Pink. The three bridesmaids, matron of honor and one groomsman dance in place to the song as they wait for the announcement. The Weasley brothers, always up for some fun start to dance also.
Alec and Claire are the first announced. "Mr. Alec Volturi and Mrs. Claire Nott."
Claire laughs when her big brother announces that he doesn't care if she was a future English lady, she is still his little sister, before flipping the young woman over his shoulder, like he did when she was little. He carries her to her seat and gently sets her down.
"Laugh at me." Alec mumbles to her before nodding to Theo. Claire's husband is cracking up at the second family table where he is sitting with Alicia, Piper and Harry.
Not to be out done by their brother in law, Charlie and Bill pick their future wives up in a piggyback and fireman's carry respectively. The girls laugh at their antics and lean against them when they are seated.
"Well my twin, we can't let those three show us up, can we?" Fred elbows his twin. George nods and they both pick up Jane and Hermione.
"Forge, be extra carefull with our niece." Jane tells him. Both twins looks between Jane and Hermione. "Why? Not that I would drop her anyway."
Hermione leans up to George's ear. "Because you are not only carrying me, but the Potter/Gryffindor/Black/Pendragon/Prince heir also."
George and Fred's mouths drop. "You're pregnant?" George immediantly adjusts his hold to support her better.
"Yes, you, Fred, Jane, Claire, Hyla, Reyna and grandfather are the only ones that know other than Harry. I told Aunt Janie that it was her day." She tells him as he carefully carries her across the floor.
When he sets her down, George kisses her hand and whispers in her ear. "I look forward to my new niece or nephew." He winks at Piper and gives Harry a thumbs up.
'I wonder what that was about?' Both Lavender and Ron think. Harry blows a kiss to Hermione and gives a Chesire grin to the others.
Fred sets Jane down lovingly and looks around. "Nice job Janie, this is cool." He sits and watches his brothers as they look around also.
Ron looks nervous as he is seated next to Marcus Volturi. Percy, the Prat, is talking to Gianna about organization of all things while his wife, Audrey looks on jealously. Charlie is lively talking to his fiancee and to Fred's surprise, she is laughing. Reyna is explaining the room to Bill.
Once the oldest Weasley brother is brought up to speed, he looks at Jane with wonder in his eyes, so much that he resembles their father. The patriarch is seated next to Madame Bones and is looking happy to be so.
"Now that everyone is seated, let's get started. Will the bride and the groom please come up here on the floor?" Demetri waves them over. Fred helps Jane up.
"First off, spin Janie. That is a great dress." Everyone claps as she spins around showing off the dress. "Secondly, I am being a bit selfish here, but I wanted to give you two my gift now."
The man hands Fred and Jane a large framed photo. "I hunted down each and everyone in this photograph. They were happy to sign it when they heard that it was going to be a wedding gift." The large picture had a collage of the living Doctors and companions. Even David Tennant's wife (Jenny) signed.
"Both Mr. Tennant and Mr. Smith wanted to do something else. So I have these also." Demetri produces framed letters by the two actors. "Of course, my date wants to speak to you as well." Jenna Coleman walks up to them and congraduates them. Jane almost faints, which is weird feeling for the vampire.
"Ok, time for the first dance." Demetri walks back over to the DJ booth. and cues up their song. Jane smiles as the song starts. She and Fred dance around to "Magic Man" by Heart. At the end, Fred dips her and kisses her.
During the song, Demetri was able to sit with Jenna. "Thank you for asking me. They are a cute couple. I can't believe the work it must have taken to have the hall resemble the Tardis. I have to tell David and Matt that they missed it. We will have to take photos to prove it all to them." Demetri laughs and pats her hand.
"Don't worry, I have a feeling that you can get anything you want. Please excuse me, I need to introduce the next song." He kisses her brow, making the rest of the table giggle as she blushes. Jenna pushes him away lightly and smiles.
"We have now come to the Father/ Daughter dance. Jane, My Lord, please come forward. Fred, My Lady, please have something for Lord Mars when this is done." Demetri chuckles when Ares points a finger at him.
"Don't make me sic Alec on you boy."
When Ares takes Jane's hand, Demetri starts the music. The big band sound of Bryan Setzer's "Jump, Jive and Wail." comes out of the guests outside of the Mars family, had never seen Ares dance like that.
"That explains the other dress." Hermione giggles to Fred.
He was transfixed watching his father in law toss his wife around the floor and in the air as they dance an excited Lindy Hop.
"I knew that they had a plan for this but what is that?" Fred asks. Enyo answers.
"There is a tradition in our family. Father started it. When the eldest daughter gets married, they have a non-traditional dance. Remember Hermione and Remus'? Hermione is his only child thus eldest daughter.
When we got married this time around, we have to every century or so, my father and I did the jitterbug. It's a lesser version of this. Ares and Janie always loved to do the Lindy."
The song ends and Fred relaxes. "Trust me Fred, first off Janie can hold her own. Second, Ares and Jane are really close. He wouldn't hurt her." Hermes pats his son's back.
Fred walks out onto the floor and hugs Jane, then shakes hands with Ares. The man hugs and welcomes him into the family. "I am glad that it is you that she loves, Fred." He tells him.
As Jane and Ares walk away, Lily Potter walks up toward him. "Fred, as I told George, I am not old enough to stand in for Bill and Charlie but I can for you and him. I even have red hair." They laugh as Demetri cues up "Photograph" by Nickleback.
"Thank you Lady Potter. This means a lot to me. I don't think my brothers would mind. Before you speak, please let me tell you, you don't need to thank us. George, Bill, Charlie and I, see Harry as our little brother. Even more so than Ron.
Whatever children he and Hermione have, will have four, maybe five involved uncles. And yes, George and I will favor the Potter kids over Ron's, Percy's and any Goyle kids." He bows to her and kisses her hand before returning her to Lord Potter's side.
"Thank you both." James nods and shakes his hand.
The room quiets as everyone indulges in Muggle Italian fare. Orion smiles at the Chicken Marsala. Luna tells him that her mozzerella stuffed meatballs and veal parmesan are great also. No one notices that part of the bride's family is only drinking during the meal.
As when Alec and Alicia got married, Jane was going to have to choke down some cake. Once the meal was over, the couple walks up to the four tiered banana cake with blueberry jam filling.
At the bottom of each white frosted tier there is a black velvet band. The top of the tiers were lined with blue dyed roses. On the edge of the second tier sat a Rose and a Doctor 10 action figure embracing. At the very top is the Tardis with her door open.
Before they cut the cake, Fred calls Jenna over to take a photo of the whole cake. She shakes her head. "This is great guys. The whole thing is great. Do you think I could get a few shots of the Bridal party? I have never seen that many of Matt except at a convention." She laughs. Fred and Jane agree. "After the bouquet and garter toss. I'll get them together." He winks.
Demetri starts up "Better Dig Two" by the Band Perry and asks the single ladies to the floor. He motions for Jenna to get over there too. She gets between the bridesmaids, Pansy and the Volturi girls.
Thalia stays to the back, she had her turn. That and Nico has issues with even their friends touching her. The only ones that were close to him being OK with is his brothers.
Jane throws the chianti sunflowers bouquet that is tied with a blue ribbon. It archs into the air ...
It lands in Jenna's hands. The other girls clap for her. Emmett walks up to take over for Demetri while he joins the crowd for the garter. Emmett starts "I'm Too Sexy." Jane chose it because of the group that did it's name.
Fred leads Jane to the chair. He kneels and blushes before lightly tracing his fingers up her leg. He tugs the garter off and kisses his wife before chucking it over his shoulder. Both boogie to the song a little as they watch the scramble for the little scrap of lace and satin.
Remus ends up catching it. He blushes, knowing who the little brunette is. "Miss Coleman, I believe that I have the honor of placing this on your leg. May I also, be so forward as to ask for a dance?" She smiles as she sits and allows him to place the garter.
"Yes, kind may. May I have a photo and your name? I am sending a copy of all of this to my friends." He agrees and they dance as Demetri takes back control of the music.
"My name is Remus Lupin. The bride is my sister and the matron of honor is my daughter." He tells her. "Thank you for the dance maam." He bows to her.
Demetri whispers "English git." into the microphone and laughs at Remus' wide eyes. He smiles when he sees his friend smiling.
As promised, Fred gets the wedding party together. They all pose together for a few pictures and then Jenna takes a photo with Fred and Jane.
Muggle Pop Culture has come to the Wizard World
by Rita Skeeter
Over the last year the whole Mars family has caused a great many changes in the culture of the British Wizarding World. Now the eldest daughter, Jane Mars Volturi has now stepped up to the plate. (I learned some new phrases.)
She is a small woman and has been touted to be able to cause major trouble if provoked. She found love in the king joker of the Maurader runner ups, Fredrick Weasley. Both are twins, so there is one link. Anyway, this is the first of the three Weasley/ Mars weddings.
I arrived at a pretty little church in downtown London, fully expecting the usual wedding ceremony. This is where I was mistaken. With this family, you can't take anything for granted. They have shown this time and again. Between weddings in Italy, Greece, and New York. Bringing a caterer and decorator from New Orleans to do a Mardi Gras Wedding and the new traditions introduced and seized upon by the young couples of our world.
I walked into the church, which was decorated with white and blue flowers overflowing the vases and pew holders along with white gossamer. The flowers wrapped around the railings also. There was a blue asile runner. That should have been my first clue.
You see, Mrs. Weasley has been a fan of a Muggle televison program called Doctor Who. I had to first ask what television was. Mrs. Potter was nice enough to tell me at the reception.
The men came out with the groom. Fredrick and George were both in different suits from the other three, as well as each other. The groomsmen were Fred's brothers, Lord Prewett, and Mr. Charles Weasley as well as Mr. Alec Mars Volturi.
The ladies started walking down asile. All three of Mrs. Weasley's sisters were maids, Mrs. Nott, and the twins Reyna and Hyla Mars. Reyna is set to become Lady Prewett soon. Hyla is to become Mrs. Charles Weasley a week later than that. Jane's matron of honor, was her niece, Mrs. Potter.
Hermione was dressed in a corset gown with knee high black sneakers and a leather jacket. All the women were wearing great jewerly that I am sure will start another trend.
Nothing was out of the ordinary even for this family until Lord Mars started to walk his daughter down the asile. We were all expecting to hear the Wedding March and so was Lord Mars, if his face was any sign. I was later told that the song was the theme from the TV show. The bride was wearing high heeled sneakers with what looked like three faces wrapping around the sides.
The ceremony itself was short, simple and normal.
The reception took place at Pemberly, the Mars family compound, inside the Quidditch pitch. At first, I thought this was because the groom and his twin were noted beaters during their years at Hogwarts. No, it was because of the need for space.
The pitch was covered over to make a huge hall. This space was converted into the most wonderous sight. It was like being in the control room of some ship.
I am told that it is called the Tardis. Thanks to Lord Pendragon. He, Jane and Alec used to watch the show growing up. Tardis stands for Time And Realitive Dimention In Space. In short it is a space and time machine. Looking around, I could see the little blue box everywhere.
The wedding party was announced and Mr. Volturi heaved his youngest sister over his shoulder to carry her in. Mr. Nott cracked up at seeing his wife being treated thusly. The elder Mr. Weasleys then carried their fiancees in much the same manor. Charles had Hyla in a piggyback. William had Miss Reyna in a fireman's carry according to Lord Pendragon. William was nice enough to make sure that her dress covered her the whole time.
When George Weasley and Hermione Potter came in, you could tell that he was being extra careful with her. What was said outside in the hall. Would my suspicisons be correct?
The mystery only deepened for me when George kissed her hand and whispers to her before winking to his wife and giving Harry thumbs up. Harry then blew a kiss to his wife. He grinned like mad the rest of the party.
When everyone was seated the DJ, a coworker of Mrs. Weasley's, asked them to come onto the dancefloor. First, he made Jane spin, showing off the amazing dress she had changed into for the reception.
It was done to look like the Tardis, but was not tacky at all. It had a halter neckilne and the Police box banner made a belt around her tiny waist. The windows were pockets. Her matching pumps had silver designs drawn down the back of the heels. Lord Pendragon again saved the day, by telling me that it was a sonic screwdriver, which was also the favor beside our plates.
This device was simular to our wands but was more of a diagnostic device. The toy one whirred and glowed when a button was pressed. I am very impressed.
He then presented them with a large collage of the former Doctors and Companions, it was signed by each and every person. He also had two letters from two recent Doctors. The last susprise was that his date was one of said companions. She was a darling girl. Funnily enough, she caught the flowers. Lord Pendragon caught the garter. He galantly placed it on her leg and then they danced. She took pictures of the whole affair and all of the party.
One highlight was watching the Father/daughter dance. Lord Mars and the bride did what I am told is the Lindy. It looks potentially dangerous, he swung her up, down and around through his legs. They never missed a step though. The groom looked worried.
Lady Potter walked out for the Mother/ son dance. I heard that she did the same to George when he married a few weeks ago. It was said that she did this because the four brothers, meaning William, Charles and the twins took Harry under their wing. They danced to a lovely song that focused on looking back on one's youth. The groom then bowed, and kissed her hand before leading her back to Lord James.
The meal was Italian, which is not surprising as both Jane and Alec work in Italy. I had a large meatball that was stuffed with mozzerella and a serving of pasta and vodka sauce. The Tardis appeared again on top of the banana wedding cake. The filling was blueberry. I must say with all the surprises thrown our way, I enjoyed myself greatly. Keep it up! I believe that the changes enacted since the arrival of the Mars family is just what was needed to revitalize our world.
I have been invited to Lord Prewett's, Mr. Charles Weasley's, Mr. Ronald Weasley's, the Golye/ Crabbe and the Parkinson weddings, so expect my reports on those.
