Hermione and Wilhelmina were sitting on the roof huddled together, Hermione gently stroked her twin's hair whose head was resting on her shoulder. Wilhelmina's hand was around Hermione's waist keeping her close.
"I am scared" Hermione spoke in a gentle vulnerable voice.
"I understand, but just know that tomorrow is just a new beginning. Mione, I promise you, that no matter what happens, no matter how many times we fight, even if take different paths of life, even there comes a day where you don't want me anymore, still, I will never leave. I will plant myself like a tree and refuse to move away from your life. I will always be there right beside you." Wilhelmina spoke with the same gentleness.
Hermione's eyes moistened at this.
"I genuinely regret speaking to you the way I have over the past few weeks. I am sorry Wil, I can't imagine what I would have done if I didn't have you."
"Mione, you really don't have to apologise. I am your sister, I know you better than anyone else. I knew that you didn't mean any of those things, we are family, we might fight like dogs but in the end, we can die for each other."
Hermione smiled at that.
"Do you think tomorrow everything will go smoothly?" Hermione asked.
"Obviously duh, I have planned it. Tomorrow you will be the most beautiful bride and with everyone by your side, you will begin a new chapter. I have a feeling that though this is an unexpected chapter, it might just end up being one of the most memorable ones." Wilhelmina answered.
"Are you and Remus okay ?" Wilhelmina asked.
"Yeah, I think so. He has been quite assuring, we have agreed to respect each other's boundaries and he has been trying to make me comfortable. Overall it has been better than what I had imagined." Hermione spoke with honesty.
Remus had managed to ease her worries and so far he has been understanding and helpful. Everything was just as unfamiliar to him as it was to her and they have had talked about their expectations and fears. It had definitely been helpful.
"I am glad that you both are on the same page then"
"Yeah me too, I have a question though, why were you so against me being married to Mclaggen ?."
Wilhelmina suddenly stiffened at this and sat up straight. She looked straight into Hermione's eyes.
"Why do you ask ?"
"No reason, I was just curious."
Wilhelmina relaxed a bit.
"Well I just don't like him and I couldn't tolerate the thought of him being my brother in law. He is just 'meh'."
"Wil, you went to Yule ball with him. Why did you go if you thought he was 'meh' ".
"I was young and stupid Mione. Please just drop it and never bring this up ever again." Wilhelmina spoke with a grave and dark tone, Hermione couldn't do anything except nod.
Just then they felt another presence on the roof. When the girls turned they saw Remus standing there a little bit awkwardly.
"Remy, wassup ?"
"I just wanted to talk to Hermione"
Wilhelmina's eyes glinted at this.
"God Remus, so impatient huh? You are practically marrying her tomorrow, then you literally have a lifetime to talk." Wilhelmina teased.
Remus scratched his neck with embarrassment.
"WIL" Hermione gave her a stern look.
"What?! You guys are not even married yet, already siding with him Mione?!"
"WIL" Hermione looked embarrassed and blushed a little.
Wilhelmina threw her hands in the air.
"Fine I am going, but nothing naughty alright, you can do that plenty tomorrow night."
"WILHELMINA VICTORIA GRANGER" Hermione took off her shoe and threw it towards her sister, but she had already run away.
"I am sorry for that, she is an idiot". Both of them couldn't look at each other due to the awkwardness and embarrassment.
"Yeah, it's fine. I just had to check on how you are doing?"
"Just nervous" She replied.
He nodded his head at that.
"Just know that you don't have to be afraid of anything, I won't do anything that you don't want to," He said with sincerity. He really needed her to understand that she didn't have to fear anything happening to her by his hands.
"I know this Remus" she grabbed his hand, an action which surprised them both.
"I trust you and that's probably the reason why I haven't run away yet or haven't broken down into tears." She gave him an assuring smile.
After that both remained silent, just standing next to each other and enjoying the night. Later they both retired to rooms, with their minds at ease.
Next Day
Invite 👆🏻(ignore the date)
Layouts 👆🏻
Hermione's dress👆🏻
Hairstyle👆🏻
Remus' outfit 👆🏻
Bridesmaids dresses 👆🏻
Hairstyle👆🏻
Groomsmen outfit 👆🏻
Venue 👆🏻
Aisle 👆🏻
Decorations 👆🏻
Cake👆🏻
Dance floor 👆🏻
Dinner table 👆🏻
Gifts for guests 👆🏻
Ron was going to walk Hermione down the aisle, he wasn't her father but he was her friend, protector, supporter, confidante. She couldn't help but miss her father. He was supposed to walk her down, he was supposed to give her away. She had always imagined him looking at her with a sweet softness on her wedding day, shedding a few tears as he realises that his little girl is not so little, to bring her into a deep and loving embrace that washes away all her fears, to reassure her that he will never leave her hand, to dance with her on 'butterfly kisses' with her head resting on her chest, to give a speech that will make her burst into tears. But she will never get to live those moments with her, the wizarding world had made sure of it.
She wiped away a few stray tears and composed herself.
Ron came in smiling at her warmly.
"You look beautiful," he said, gently kissing her forehead.
"Thank you"
The ceremony began, Remus stood there waiting for his bride, saying that he was nervous was an understatement. He had never imagined that he would be here standing waiting for his bride, but he was. He had no idea of what the future had in store for both of them. He only hoped that they would be able to be happy with each other and that he won't be a disappointment.
A little nudged from Sirius broke his chain of thoughts and he was Hermione walking down the aisle with Ron. His breath hitched, Hermione looked like a goddess, her beauty looked so pure, so angelic. He couldn't believe that he was the one marrying her, she was so beautiful that anyone marrying her would be lucky. He promised himself that he would never take her for granted.
Hermione walked towards Remus, her hands gripping Ron's arms. Her eyes took in Remus' appearance. It couldn't be denied that he looked really handsome. His eyes had an admiring look in them along with a twinkle, he had a mature face, with a few scars and marks of ageing but to be truthful it all added up to his charisma.
As she reached him, he gently took her hand in his and pulled her beside him. His hand never left hers and she didn't mind.
Soon it was time for vows and Remus spoke his first.
"Today, in the presence of everyone here, I vow to be faithful to you, to respect you and to prioritise you before everything and everyone. I promise to be there by you in dark times and sickness, to protect you from all evil and even myself if the need comes to be. I promise to abide by your wishes and to respect everyone you hold dear. I promise to be honest with you and to find my happiness in yours."
Next, it was Hermione's turn
"I vow to accept you just as you are, to care for you and to respect you. I promise to never leave your side, be it sickness, poverty or darkest of times, I shall be there right by you. I promise to cherish you and to be understanding. I promise you my honesty, my companionship and my loyalty. I am yours for as long as you shall have me."
"Do Remus John Lupin, take Hermione Jean Granger as your lawfully wedded wife ?"
Remus looked at Hermione as if asking her for permission and after receiving a subtle nod from her.
"I do" he declared.
"Do you Hermione Jean Granger, take Remus John Lupin as your lawfully wedded husband ?"
"I do" she answered.
"Now with the power invested in me I pronounce you husband and bride. You may kiss the bride."
Author's note - Hey! Here's another chapter. I hope I didn't completely mess up the wedding part (I have actually never been to any wedding so I don't know much). Also if you don't like any aspect of wedding (dresses etc), I am sorry then and you can choose according to your taste. Anyway please let me know what you think of it. Thank you!!