===July 31 1994===
The big day has come at last. The contractor built their pergola exactly as they had envisioned it, and thanks to Neville's green thumb and knack for Herbology it was covered in flowering ivy.
A podium stands under the pergola, Dumbledore stands on the officiant side. To his right, Harry stands in a dark blue tuxedo with gold accents. Beside him is Ron in a tan suit with a white undershirt complete with a pink pocket square and bow tie. Next is Neville, similarly dressed except with a bright yellow pocket square and bow tie. Next to him is Ginny, she is wearing a similar suit to the boys, but she has 2 sky blue bows in her hair. Last is Draco with a dark green bow tie and pocket square.
From across the altar, Draco studies the bridesmaids standing waiting for Hermione. Lavender in a pink dress, Hannah in a bright yellow dress, Luna in a sky blue dress and finally Amanda, in a dark green dress. Draco figures Amanda must be near their age as the height difference between the 4 girls is minimal. He notices that she has her dirty blonde hair done up in a bun and her blue eyes are obviously looking him over as much as he is looking her over.
Two groups of seats with an aisle running between them sit facing the altar. On Harry's side Sirius and Remus sit in the front row. Two more seats, empty except a single flower sit closest to the aisle. Behind them, the rest of the Weasleys sit scattered in the rows. Hagrid sits in a special chair in the back.
On the other side of the aisle, Helen and Claire take up the first row, with her aunt and uncle behind them. McGonagall and Flitwick sit near the back and Lucius sits in the very back looking like he can't wait to leave.
Everyone chats as they wait, they all stop the moment Hermione comes out of the house. She is wearing a white wedding dress that immediately makes Harry go numb for a second: Thanks to Sirius he had seen his parents' wedding and Hermione was wearing his mother's dress. Tears can be seen on the faces of those who had seen James and Lily's wedding as they watch Hermione get led down the aisle by Richard.
Once Hermione is in her place Dumbledore starts talking: "We are gathered here, friends and family alike to share in the joy of the union between Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Granger. If there is anyone here who wishes to speak against their union, speak now."
After a moment of silence, Dumbledore continues. "Very well, now as they have written their own vows I will leave the next part to them, Harry you may begin."
"Hermione, from the moment you stepped into my train compartment and fixed my glasses I was besotted with you. Since then your brilliant mind and epic bravery have saved my life numerous times. I know I don't deserve someone as smart, kind, and loving as you, but I swear I will spend the rest of my life making myself worthy of your love."
Hermione smiles slightly then speaks. "Harry, you're the heart and soul of our relationship. When we first met I was a quiet, isolated bookworm. Without you, I'd still be that scared little girl hiding behind a wall of bravado and knowledge. You may say I saved your life, but let us not forget it was you that saved me first. You say you don't deserve me, but I say it's the other way around. I don't deserve you, the courageous boy that dashed into the girls' bathroom to save me from a troll. The boy that took notes for me when I couldn't attend classes, and came and sat beside my bed when he could. The boy who intervened when I was overextending myself. I am a better person for being with you, and I couldn't imagine it any other way."
"Do you have the rings?" Dumbledore asks. Lavender and Ron hand Dumbledore the rings. "Harry and Hermione have chosen to use these family rings to seal their union. These rings have been in the Potter family for generations, I'm proud to say I was there when James Potter used them to seal his marriage to Lily Evans." He hands them the rings.
As Harry puts the ring on Hermoine's hand he says. "With this ring, I seal our bond, now and forever."
Next, as Hermione puts the ring on Harry's hand she says. "With this ring, I seal our bond, now and forever."
"I now pronounce you bonded for life." Dumbledore says. Harry and Hermione kiss passionately, as they do a golden glow covers them. The glow settles as they break the kiss and everyone claps.
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Harry and Hermoine sit at a table in a pavilion on Claire's property. Hermione leans against Harry slightly as they watch everyone else take their seats. "I can't believe it." Hermione says. "It's official, I'm Hermione Potter now."
"I know," Harry as he pulls her against him. "It doesn't feel real, but it is real. We're really married."
Hermione nods as she rubs the wedding ring on her hand. "I know."
"You two alright?" Richard asks as he stands across the table from them.
"I think so Daddy." Hermione says. "It's just a lot to take in."
"It is, I remember when I married your mother. It took weeks for me to realize it was all real." Richard says.
"Thank you, that helps a lot." Hermione says. Then Richard goes and takes his seat.
Harry is looking around when Richard's twin brother, who thankfully had a full beard making it easier to tell them apart, and his wife come up. "Randall and Janice, right?' Harry asks.
He nods. "Congratulations, and I prefer Randy."
Harry nods as Hermione says. "Noted, and thank you."
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Once everyone is seated Ron taps his glass to get everyone's attention as he stands up. "If I can have your attention please I've been told that this is the point that as the best man I'm supposed to give a speech. Unfortunately, I was only told this about 5 minutes ago."
Everyone looks at Harry. "Don't look at me, first I'm hearing about it." Everyone laughs.
Ron clears his throat. "Harry, Hermione you two are my best friends, and everyone could see from day one you two complete each other. To Harry and Hermione!" He raises his glass and everyone else follows suit then they all drink.
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All the tables are arranged in a circle, leaving the middle of the floor open. After a light meal, it's time for their first dance. Harry leads Hermione to the dance area. Seal's "A Kiss From a Rose" plays and they dance together. "So, I've got to know something: How did you manage to recreate my mum's wedding dress?" Harry asks as they dance.
"Turns out Sirius was holding it for safekeeping. " Hermione smiles. "Lavender knew a spell to temporarily modify it, though since they were married fairly young it wasn't as far off as you might think."
"Well, you look marvelous." Harry says.
"Still trying to charm my knickers off?" Hermione asks.
"Is it working?" Harry asks.
"You'll find out later " Hermione kisses him as the song ends.
After Harry and Hermione finish their first dance they separate. Ron and Lavender come onto the floor. Ron goes to Hermione, Lavender goes to Harry.
"Hermione's a lucky woman to have you." Lavender says.
Harry blushes slightly. "I think I'm the lucky one."
"Oh, you'll get lucky tonight." Lavender teases making Harry blush deep red.
As the dance concludes Ron and Lavender dance together. Neville and Hannah come out. Hannah with Harry and Neville with Hermione.
"Thank you again Neville, for the ivy on the trellis, it's a great touch." Hermione says as they dance.
Once Neville and Hannah are back together Ginny and Luna come up. Much to Harry's surprise Ginny comes to him. The onlookers chuckle at his obvious surprise.
"I take it everyone else knew about this?" Harry asks as they dance.
"Of course, I had to get a dance in with my hero." Ginny teases.
"Of course, my damsel-in-distress." Harry teases back and they both laugh.
"It's almost time to swap." Ginny says.
"Wait!" Harry exclaims. "Look at me again."
"Why?" Ginny asks as she looks at him anyway.
"You're eyes, they're hazel." Harry says confused.
"Harry, don't be silly. My eyes are brown." Ginny says.
"If you don't believe me, ask Hermione." Harry says as he passes the redhead to his wife, accepting the blond she was dancing with. "Hey, Luna, having fun?"
Luna nods. "Lots."
Meanwhile Ginny is dancing with Hermione. "Hermione, Harry says my eyes are different."
"You know boys, they just don't…" Hermione's eyes widen as she looks at Ginny.
"Hermione?" Ginny asks, scared.
Hermione digs into her dress and pulls her pocket mirror out of a concealed pocket. "Look."
Ginny takes the mirror with a sigh. "I swear you two are nuts," she opens the mirror. "My eyes are.. hazel?" Her voice squeaks.
"I know those eyes." Hermione says as the music stops. "From Sirius' memories, those are James' eyes."
"That's impossible." Ginny says.
"No, it's not." Molly says sadly. "I always wondered when this day would come."
A very confused Ginny goes to Molly. "Mum, what are you talking about?"
"Harry, I met your parents while working with a group that was trying to subvert You-know-who" Arthur explains. "At the time your mother was pregnant with you and Molly had just given birth to Ron. I told them how happy Molly was to have Ron, even though the healers told her she had to stop trying to have a girl."
"Then right around Ron's first birthday Lily shows up and tells us she's pregnant with a girl." Molly says. "She had the idea to make it look like I'm pregnant and hide her pregnancy. Then when she gave birth she had me take her daughter to raise. She cast the charm so she'd look more like us, and made it so we couldn't tell anyone until the spell was broken."
"Mum, what are you saying?" Ginny asks, her voice barely above a whisper.
"You're Harry's sister." Molly says, her voice breaking as she does.
"So, the stories you told me when I was growing up?" Ginny asks.
"They were my way of getting around the spell, that's why he always gave you the life you deserved. You're the one that said you were going to marry him." Molly explains. "I kept telling you not to get your hopes up,but I couldn't tell you why, until now."
"Once I realized I wasn't going to marry him my feelings for him didn't make sense." Ginny says, "now I get it, he's my brother." She hugs Harry tight, and he hugs back. She releases Harry and takes Hermione's hands. "You're my sister-in-law now. Take care of him."
"Don't worry, I will." Hermione says as Ginny let's go of her hands and they hug.
After they break their hug Ginny hoes over to Molly and hugs her tight. "No matter what, you're still my mum."
Molly hugs her back. "That's good to hear."
Sirius pushes through the small crowd to them. "Is it true?"
"Take one look at her now and you tell me." Molly says as she turns Ginny around so he can see her.
Sirius gasps as he looks at Ginny. "You look just like Lily at that age, except you have James' eyes."
"Thank you." Ginny says.
"I can't believe they didn't tell me." Sirius says, "I'm Harry's Godfather, I should be yours as well."
"You can be, if you want, right Mum?" Ginny asks.
"Of course," Molly says. "We'd be honored."
Sirius nods. "Thank you."
Ginny's eyes light up as she gasps. She goes to Harry and Hermione. "So, can I change my last name to Potter?"
"I'm fine with that," Hermione says. "I'm sure Harry is too." Harry manages to nod, his brain still in shock.
"Thank you." Ginny says.
Hermione nods as she helps Harry sit down. "Are you okay?"
"I just can't believe it, I have a sister." Harry says.
"Your mum just wanted to protect her." Hermione says.
"I wonder why she didn't say anything in her letter to you." Harry says.
"I'm sure she had a good reason. Perhaps the spell she cast to stop the Weasleys from saying anything stopped her too?" Hermione suggests.
As they rest, the rest of the wedding party comes out and pairs up appropriately.
Draco steps up to Amanda. He thinks of his own betrothal agreement to Pansy, she had encouraged him to sow his wild oats before they wed. With that in mind the Slytherin bows before the muggle. "My lady, it would please me to be your partner tonight."
"Why thank you." Amanda says, obviously thrown off by the manners of this boy. Back in Florida where she was raised, boys would be pawing at her trying to get her out of this dress. "Amanda Granger, pleased to meet you." She says, trying to remember the formalities on this side of the pond. Finally remembering to offer him her hand
"Draco Malfoy, and the pleasure is all mine" he says as he takes her hand and kisses it. A shock goes through his lips and his entire body. Somewhere in Gringotts, deep in their vaults, a pair of betrothal agreements go up in flames.
Meanwhile, the same shock goes through Amanda. "What the fuck was that?" The American girl asks as she lifts her left hand only to see a stone ring on her finger.
"Bloody hell." Lucius says as sees Draco examine his left hand now also sporting a stone ring. "Soulmates." He spits the last word as if it was venom.