Chapter 13

11 months later

"Hermione come on!" exclaimed Ginny Potter.

"We have to put on your dress," yelled Molly Weasley.

Hermione had been pacing in her bedroom back and forth a nervous wreck. What if he changes his mind she thought to herself? What if he no longer wants me? Ginny burst into the rooms saying, "Stop that useless fretting, I know what you're thinking. He wants you Hermione; he isn't going to change his mind. He may however, if you don't get dressed and are late to your own wedding!"

Hermione knew Ginny was right. She came out of her bedroom and allowed herself to be tied into her dress. Ginny smiled and Molly started crying when she turned to face them.

"You look beautiful," said Ginny. Harry knocked on her chamber door and said, "Is it alright if I come in now?"

"Yes," said Molly.

Harry walked in and whistled at Hermione saying, "Blimey Hermione, you look like a veela in that dress."

"Hey," snapped Ginny playfully.

"Everything is all set upstairs and Severus is standing at the altar," said Harry winking at Ginny.

They all started to walk up to the great hall. Minerva had transformed it into the perfect place for a wedding. The long tables were transfigured into beautiful oak pews and were decorated with white flowers. The staff table at the front had been removed and up there stood Severus. The music started playing and first to walk in were Ginny and Harry. After that Fred and George walked in arm in arm to the laughter of the guests. The bridal music started playing and everyone rose to their feet. Severus could feel his palms getting sweaty as he fixed his eyes on the door. They opened to allow in the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. She had her left arm looped with Arthur and her right arm looped with Molly. Severus had never seen her look this way. She was wearing a sleeveless white gown adorned with stitched in white flowers. The flowers were surrounded by Slytherin green leaves and vines. Her veil only covered the back of her hair and Severus could see her beaming at him. He almost started crying right then. She walked up the aisle and was kissed on either check by the Weasley parents who then sat down. She stood right in front of him then. She couldn't stop smiling. Minerva was officiating their ceremony and started right then.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to bond Hermione Granger to Severus Snape. The couple has written their own bonding vows and would like to share them with each other."

Severus started, "Hermione I have dreamed of this day since I awoke to your face after the Shrieking Shack incident. I have wanted to spend the rest of my life with you for some time now. You are my everything and the reason I love waking up in the morning. I want to wake up to you every morning. I love you irrevocably and want you for forever."

At the last word a flash of green shot out and wrapped around their joined hands.

Hermione said through light tears, "Severus, I have loved you for years. You are my one and only. You will always be the one I run to for comfort, laughter, stimulating conversation, and love. I have never felt so much for one person in my entire life. I want to spend forever with you. I want to wake up to you every morning. I love you irrevocably and want you for forever."

At the end of her words a red flash of light shot out and joined the green one wrapping her hands. Minerva said, "The bond between you two is tangible, and is now official. I give you all Severus and Hermione Snape!"

The guests rose to their feet cheering while they walked back out of the great hall. The guests followed after shortly to meet them outside for the reception. They danced and were congratulated all night. Severus was growing impatient by 9 pm and bid his guest goodnight saying, "and I'm taking my bride with me!"

They all laughed and wished them well. Severus picked Hermione up, walking calming to the inside of the castle where they were alone. Once there he practically ran with her to their now joined chambers.