"Ladies and gentlemen, could you give me your attention for a moment?" Theo's voice rang out, capturing the focus of the wedding guests.
The banquet was set in the enchanting gardens of Fattoria di Maiano, beneath the embrace of a Sperry sailcloth tent that billowed gently in the warm summer air. Lanterns adorned the tent's ceiling, casting a soft, romantic glow over the dining tables, which were adorned with floral centerpieces of white lilies and covered in elegant white tablecloths. It was indeed a magical night, the perfect backdrop for Mia and Jace's celebration.
"As many of you might not know me," Theo began, a playful glint in his eyes, "I'll take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Theo, or Teddy, for these two lovebirds who just tied the knot. I am their best friend."
Laughter and cheers erupted from the tables, especially Mia's, and she shouted, "We love you, Teddy!"
"Today," Theo continued, "we're all here thanks to Mia, who, fifteen years ago on New Year's Day, collided into our lives. I think you'll all agree with me that if not for that fateful day, our lives would be quite different. I would have been here anyway, but not Jace..."
The audience chuckled heartily, and Jace playfully stuck out his tongue at his best friend.
Theo reminisced, "I still remember when Jace confessed to me that he liked our best friend. We were only thirteen at the time, but poor Jace was being a complete idiot—arrogant and insufferable. I had to knock some sense into him, quite literally."
Jace rolled his eyes good-naturedly, and Mia leaned into him, grinning. "We didn't speak for an entire year until he apologized," Theo continued, "and Mia, bless her heart, forgave him instantly."
Amid tears and laughter, Jace hugged Mia, and the love and affection between them were palpable.
Theo went on, his voice filled with admiration, "Mia has a heart of gold. She loves unconditionally, passionately, and endlessly. She loves until it hurts. I don't know where she inherited that quality, but being loved and cherished by Mia is a privilege. It makes it incredibly easy to love her, even to fall in love with her."
Mia couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and Jace held her close, his eyes brimming with emotion.
Theo then lightened the mood, "Raise your hand if you've ever had a crush or been in love with Mia at some point in your life."
Ron, Blaise, Viktor, Draco, Pansy, and even surprisingly, Theo himself, raised their hands, adding a touch of humor to the heartfelt moment.
"Yet," Theo chuckled, "the only person Mia has ever kissed other than Jace is Pansy. You heard it right, friends—Mia kissed her little brother's girlfriend. I won't go into details, but it was an epic kiss. Must've been the Black genes in her."
The audience burst into laughter, and Pansy playfully blushed, while Harry couldn't help but laugh.
Theo's tone turned more earnest, "Mia once told me that she and Jace would have been infinite in another life. But honestly, I'm glad it's in this life. When I see you both looking at each other and the love you share, it makes me believe in pure, unconditional love. The only thing I have left to say is that I love you both. You are my best friends, and I wish you a life filled with happiness."
Mia and Jace stood up to hug Theo, and their guests applauded enthusiastically. As they embraced, the trio shared tears and laughter, celebrating their deep bond.
"I guess it's my turn now," Harry said as everyone settled back into their seats.
"Mia is my older sister," Harry began, his voice wavering, "and I believe she's the best sister in the whole world."
Mia smiled tearfully, her eyes shining with love as she listened to her brother's words.
"She was there to support and guide me when I became Gryffindor Seeker," Harry continued, "and she was there when I faced my fears, even if it was from a distance. Mia flew in immediately when she learned that part of my Boggart was her. Thanks to her, I'm here and not inside the stomach of a Hungarian Horntail."
The audience chuckled, remembering the nail-biting Triwizard Tournament task.
Harry shared more heartfelt stories, "Did you know that I didn't even know Mia existed until I was eleven? I knew I had an older sister, but all I knew was that she had been kidnapped the night Voldemort died. I had the wrong idea of who my sister was when I met her at first, and I wasn't sure how to manage it. But with patience and countless conversations, we built a sibling relationship."
Mia sent a loving blow of a kiss to her brother.
"Mia," Harry said, his voice growing emotional, "makes everything seem easy. She has a heart of gold, and she's a lot like Dad in that way. They share a similar sense of humor and always wear their hearts on their sleeves. They make you feel loved and welcomed. Mia's love is boundless, and she can love you until it hurts. So, I couldn't be happier or prouder of my sister for marrying a man who will take care of her and protect her for the rest of her life. You both are perfect for each other, the kind of couple you only read about in fairy tales. I wish you a life full of laughter and happiness."
The audience erupted into cheers as Mia and Harry shared an emotional embrace, tears streaming down both their faces.
"ENOUGH WITH THE SAPPY SHIT, LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!" Sirius bellowed, shaking a champagne bottle and uncorking it with a spirited pop. Champagne sprayed all over the table as the music started to play.
As the wedding day celebrations continued into the evening, Mia danced the traditional father-daughter dance with her dads and took photos with all the guests, accepting their congratulations and well-wishes with a radiant smile.
Night fell, and the guests continued to revel in the festivities. The warm, summer evening was marked by music, dancing, and the sparkling glow of lanterns that illuminated the enchanting garden.
Amid the merriment, Sirius, perhaps fueled by a touch of too much champagne and the desire for a little mischief, decided to create a splash. James, unsuspecting and fully clothed, found himself unceremoniously thrown into the pool. The sudden disruption had a domino effect, resulting in an uproarious scene as guests tumbled into the pool one after the other.
Mia and Jace found a moment to escape the aquatic chaos and share a tender, private moment. Jace, with his arms wrapped around Mia from behind, gazed into her eyes and commented on her beauty.
"Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" he asked, his voice filled with love.
Mia chuckled at his comment. "Like a million times," she replied, sharing a joyful laugh with her husband.
Just as they were lost in their own world, a wet and shirtless Theo emerged from the pool, "Mind if I steal her?"
"She's mine," Jace said, narrowing his eyes at his best friend.
"I promise I'll behave," Theo smirked, "let's dance, Star, for old times' sake."
Mia, laughing, freed herself from her husband's grip and took Theo's hand, who gave her a spin.
"It's not fair," Jace exclaimed, pouting, "tell Teddy you love me more."
"You're both idiots", Mia said, rolling her eyes.
"Guys, stand together so I can take a photo", Lily told them with a camera in her hand.
Theo smiled as he put an arm around Mia's shoulders, Jace leaned down to give Mia a kiss on her cheek as she blushed as the camera flash went off.
The celebration continued into the early hours of the morning, with dancing and laughter filling the night. As the hours grew late, Jace felt the need to address their guests, and he picked up a microphone. With his characteristic charm and charisma, he thanked their friends and family for joining the celebration.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I seriously adore you, but you're already overstaying yourselves," he playfully admonished the guests.
"Jace!" Mia exclaimed, blushing.
"I'd like to spend the rest of the night with my wife...my wife, for God's sake", Jace said, looking at his wife intently, "so I'd like to kindly invite you to start apparating away before I go crazy."
Little by little the guests began to say goodbye to Mia, who, embarrassed, apologized to their guests for her husband's behavior, although people seemed more amused than offended. Jace meanwhile pushed all of his friends towards the door, urging them to hurry up and disappear.
As the last guests departed, leaving Mia and Jace in blissful solitude,his eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief and desire as he approached his 's heart began to beat rapidly as she looked at Jace's completely dilated pupils.
"That was very rude," Mia said, her fingers tracing the collar of Jace's shirt.
"I think that today of all the days, I can behave however I want," Jace said with a hoarse voice, looking at Mia's lips.
"I love you", Mia told him, kissing him with her fingers hooked in her husband's golden chain.
Jace responded with a soft "I love you" as he kissed her passionately. Mia tangled her hands in his hair as he apparated them to their hotel room. She blindly felt the cold door on her back as Jace started to trail kisses down her jaw and neck, making her breath hitch.
"B-bed," Mia breathed out. "A bed, Jace."
"Don't think I'll be able to hold on until we reach the fucking bed." Jace groaned in her ear, starting to unzip her dress.
"You're so impatient," She teased as she blindly reached for the door knob.
Once inside, Jace's mouth moved more fiercely and urgently against hers. Mia felt heat pool in between her thighs as she felt her legs hit the end of the bed. Jace broke the kiss as he started to nip her neck, hitting a sensitive spot between her neck and shoulder made Mia moan lowly.
Mia without asking permission started to unbutton her husband's shirt, him eagerly meeting her in the middle and shrugging it off once the last button popped open. She traced the scars in his chest with the pad of her fingers and finally, pressed her hand where his heart was.
And for a moment, they stilled, looking at each other. Eyes shining golden, chests heaving, cheeks flushed and lips swollen from kissing. Mia felt her eyes water as she looked at Jace, thinking how she almost ruined her chance of being happy.
"Hey, don't cry." Jace said softly, "Don't like it when you cry."
"I love you, Jace." Mia murmured burying her fingers in his wet hair
A gasp left her lips when Jace slowly pushed himself inside her, waiting for her to accommodate him. Moans tumbled out as Jace snapped his hips, kissing her everywhere he could reach. With each thrust, she clawed his back, feeling herself getting closer each time.
"Jurnegon rȳ nyke, princess," Look at me. Jace stopped and waited for her to open her eyes.
Golden eyes soon met her own as he started to thrust deeply. In two deep thrusts, waves of pleasure crashed down on them, Jace stilled as Mia quivered against him. With slow thrusts he started chasing his own release as he buried his face in his wife's neck, it didn't take long before he started twitching with Mia running her hand through his hair. Feeling blissfully tired yet alive, Jace let his body relax on top of his wife, nuzzling against her neck.
"Jace, get off, you're crushing me," she said, her tone filled with amusement and affection.
Instantly, Jace blushed, "I'm sorry, princess".
He withdrew and settled beside her on the bed. Gently, he pulled Mia into the warm curve of his body, his head nestling against her neck. With her in his arms, he felt complete, as if he were holding his most treasured possession.
"I love you, Mia." Jace murmured sleepily
Mia smiled as she stroked Jace's hair, hearing him snore lightly. Kissing the top of his head, she whispered in a sleepy, contented tone. "I love you too." And so between tangled sheets and the moonlight illuminating them, the couple fell asleep peacefully.