Ophelia || Harry Potter

Epilogue 3

The Wedding Ceremony

The eventful day had finally arrived, April 20th 2001. Everyone was spending the morning running around to make sure everything was perfect. Meanwhile the two entourages were making sure the couple didn't lay eyes on each other

In Ginny's old bedroom at the Burrow, the girls were all getting ready. Music softly played in the background as they sipped from their glasses of champagne and enjoyed the pampering morning

"To your last few hours of being a free woman" Ginny toasted as they clinked their glasses together. Moments later they finished their glasses before deciding it was time to get ready

The three bridesmaids slipped on their baby pink gowns which flowed to the ground. Their collarbones on show as the fabric wrapped around their arms and off their shoulders. Matching heels were cocooned around their feet. Their hair was styled into a low bun as a braid went loosely around the side

They twirled around in their dresses as Ophelia watched with an adorned face. Thankfully the colour combination seemed to be working in their favour

A knock at the door made the four curious. Their laughter faded as Hermione went to open the door. After seeing who was outside, she turned around to the girls and motioned them to follow her. Whilst they left, Andromeda came in, looking at her daughter

"Will you let me help you get ready?" She softly asks

"Of course" Ophelia widely smiles, spinning on the stool to face the vanity. Meanwhile her mother steps behind her, taking the brush before gliding it down her long, dark chocolate brown hair

The two were in a comfortable silence as she worked from behind. Her hands gently braided two sides of her hair before connecting it at the back whilst a large chunk of her hair fell loosely. She gave the strands a little curl before taking out a special pin from a small box

"This was the pin I wore when I married your father" She smiled, kissing the top of her daughters hair before securing the pin in place. It had crystal white flowers entwined with golden leaves

Her mother quickly added a light layer of make up. It simple consisted of a natural eyeshadow with mascara and some eyeliner. Her lips were then lightly covered in a nude pink

"Time for the last step" Her mother enthusiastically whispered, heading over to where the wedding dress hung. She assisted her daughter in pulling it on before carefully doing up the back

The dress was obviously a beautiful white which flared out at the skirt. It had multiple layers that twirled around the frame. Across her chest was a tight heart shaped bodice which had been delicately beaded. Down her arms ran a see through lace sleeves. The dress itself gave Ophelia as ethereal princess look as everything paired together

Her mother clasped her hands together as she raised them to her lips. The woman stared at her daughter, seeing the stunning girl she had grown up to. Tears glazed over her eyes as she watched her do a slow spin, the skirt following her around

"You look beautiful" She cried, grabbing a handkerchief to pat away the tears

"Mum don't make me cry" Ophelia laughed lightly, trying not to let any tears fall. Suddenly there was a knock at the door with it creaking open moments later. The two turned to Hermione who peeked in