The Wedding

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EIGHT MONTHS LATER

'Oh my god, everyone's staring!' whispered Kitty as she walked up the aisle slowly with Remus, followed by her bridesmaids: Luna, Ginny and Hermione. After the bridesmaids, came the flower girl: six year old Victoire Weasley. The music grew louder.

'Of course they're staring,' said Remus, 'You're the bride.'

'Besides, you look incredible,' said Luna in her singsong voice.

Kitty was wearing a simple strapless white wedding dress, which she knew at once from the look on her face that Narcissa did not much approve of. She was looking at Kitty up and down disdainfully, as if resisting the impulse to say something. On her left side, sat an older woman whom Kitty did not recognize, but whom Kitty felt must be Draco's grandmother.

Kitty saw the three Dursleys sitting huddled together casting shifty looks at the Weasleys who were sitting next to them. Mrs. Weasley was beaming at Kitty, and Kitty could see Teddy, who was sitting with Tonks and her mother, Andromeda, pointing at her enthusiastically. Vandyll and Scarlet sat on the other side of the Dursleys; Scarlet was cradling a small baby in her arms. Hagrid who was occupying at least five seats, was dabbing his eyes with an enormous maroon handkerchief.

On the other side of the aisle, four of Kitty's Hogwarts teachers were sitting together: Mcgonagall, Flitwick, Slughorn and Snape. Neville was sitting in the second row from the front gazing openmouthedly at Luna who was walking behind Kitty. In Kitty's opinion, Luna looked quite pretty in her pale blue dress.

Blaise Zabini and Gregory Goyle were sitting in the front row, and looked as though they had come there by accident. Kreacher and a few other house elves were perched up in a corner. Xenophilius Lovegood, dressed in violently magenta dress robes, was seated next to the elves and was eyeing them all warily. Aberforth was eyeing Xenophilius's attire just as warily.

Kitty reached the front of the marquee where Draco and Harry stood wearing dress robes.

'Oh gosh there you are!' said Kitty nervously looking at Draco.

A small tufty haired wizard came and stood in front of Draco and Kitty.

'Ladies and Gentlemen,' he began, 'We have gathered here, in the face of this company to celebrate the union of two faithful souls.'

The wizard spoke once more, 'Who gives this woman to be married to this man?'

'I, Remus Lupin, her godfather,' said Remus hoarsely.

The wizard took Kitty's right hand, and placed it in Draco's.

The wizard then addressed Draco, 'Do you, Draco Lucius Malfoy, take Katherine Lily Potter to be your lawful wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poor, in good times and in bad, till death do you part?'

'I do,' said Draco glancing at Kitty.

Kitty saw out of the corner of her eyes Narcissa Malfoy sobbing on the shoulder of Draco's grandmother; but whether her tears were of joy or sadness, Kitty could not tell. Mrs. Weasley was also weeping into a scrap of lace. Kitty glanced at Remus and saw with a shock that he too had tears in his eyes. Kitty was thankful that Harry was not crying, nevertheless, he was very grim faced and seemed to be staring fixedly at a golden balloon a little above Kitty's head.

'Don't forget to smile, it's your wedding day!' said Hermione from behind her. Kitty obeyed her.

Now the tufty haired wizard addressed her, 'Do you, Katherine Lily Potter, take Draco Lucius Malfoy to be your lawful wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poor, in good times and in bad, till death do you part?'

'I—I do,' said Kitty in a strangled voice.

'What fate has joined, man must not divide,' said the wizard, 'Therefore, I declare you bonded for life. You may now kiss the bride.'

Draco grasped Kitty's shoulders, pulled her close, and kissed her. The tufty-haired wizard waved his hand high over their heads and a shower of silver stars fell upon them, spiraling around their now entwined figures. The audience broke into applause, Kitty heard George Weasley wolf whistling and the golden balloons overhead burst. Birds of paradise and tiny golden bells flew and floated out of them, adding their songs and chimes to the din.

'Ladies and gentlemen!' called the tufty-haired wizard. 'If you would please stand up!'

Everyone stood up and as they did so, the chairs disappeared, the marquee vanished, and a pool of molten gold spread to form a gleaming dance floor, and little white clothed tables appeared around the edges.

'I would like to request the newly weds to begin the dance,' said the tufty haired wizard.

Kitty placed her hand on Draco's shoulder, while he placed his on her waist. A soft, serene music issued out of nowhere and they began to dance.

'Everyone grab a partner, and get to your feet!' called the wizard.

Kitty saw Harry and Ginny, Ron and Hermione and Neville and Luna dancing a little distance away from them. On the other end, Mr. and Mrs. Wealsey, Remus and Tonks, Bill and Fleur and Aberforth and Mcgonagall were dancing.

Luna's dad was spinning alone on the same spot. Kreacher and the other house elves were having a boisterous jig, and were cackling with laughter. Narcissa was sitting with Draco's mother on a table apparently deep in conversation, occasionally stealing glances at Draco and Kitty. Snape was sitting alone on a table, looking here and there, like a fish out of water. Three of the Weasley brothers were eyeing a group of girls sitting on a table next to them.

Hagrid was sprawled all over his table clutching a large empty bottle of firewhiskey in his hand. The three Dursleys were still huddled together at a table, looking extremely out of place among the wizards. Vandyll and Scarlet were pointing out the glittering decorations to their baby, while Teddy and Victoire were standing by them trying to make the baby laugh.

'It seems you have eyes for everyone but me,' said Draco softly.

Kitty looked at him.

'You know when you first came to Hogwarts, I would have given anything to be where I am now,' said Draco grinning.

'Since when have you fancied me?' asked Kitty.

'Since I first saw you,' replied Draco.

'But then, why were you such a git to me in the beginning?' asked Kitty.

'I didn't realize I liked you,' said Draco, 'And…I never thought that it would ever be possible for us to be together.'

'It's a dream come true for me too,' said Kitty.

'So, since when have you fancied me?' asked Draco.

'Well, maybe…maybe since you asked me to the Yule Ball,' said Kitty.

'But you refused,' said Draco in surprise.

'Yeah, I never realized it either,' said Kitty, 'because I was supposed to hate you, since you hated Harry. I realized that I fancied you when you told me that you sent me that Valentine card. Whenever you'd smile at me, I'd go weak at the knees, if you can imagine that.'

'I love you...Kitty Malfoy,' murmured Draco as he leaned in for another kiss.

'I love you too,' said Kitty when he pulled away.

'Everyone seems to be enjoying so much,' said Draco looking around. 'Oh no!'

'What?' said Kitty looking where Draco was looking.

'Look at mother,' said Draco.

'What about her?' said Kitty.

'She's still crying,' said Draco.

'Probably out of disappointment more than anything else,' said Kitty before she could stop herself.

'I'll go talk to her,' said Draco.

'Okay,' said Kitty. Draco walked over to where Narcissa was sitting. Most of the guests were still dancing. Kitty walked over to where Snape was sitting all alone.

'Might I engage you for the next dance?' she said looking at Snape.

'I don't dance!' said Snape a little too quickly.

'Oh yes, you do,' said Kitty firmly pulling his arm, 'Come on!'

'Wait Kitty!' said Snape, 'I can't dance okay!'

'Why not?' said Kitty.

'I don't know how,' said Snape.

Kitty laughed.

'Come on!' she said pulling Snape to his feet.

'No…'

'Come on, Professor, before I cast a dancing spell on your feet!' Kitty threatened.

Snape reluctantly followed her. Kitty placed her hand on his shoulder, and they began to dance. Snape had not lied when he said that he could not dance. He kept stepping on Kitty's toes, and Kitty tried her hardest not to wince.

'Go slow, professor,' Kitty instructed, 'Now we glide left.'

'I can't believe people actually do this for fun,' said Snape. Kitty sniggered.

'What's up with the stiffness?' said Kitty, 'Flow with the music. Damn it, Professor, you have to move if you have to dance. Go on.'

'Oh sorry!' said Snape as he almost tripped over Kitty's foot.

'Its alright,' said Kitty grinning, 'Look, just calm down will you. You look as if you're about to hyperventilate. I can't believe that the man who was a spy for Voldemort the greatest Dark Wizard of all times, gets freaked out at such a little thing as a dance!'

'Stop laughing at me!' said Snape crossly.

Kitty laughed harder. 'Honestly, its not that hard, Professor.'

'Yeah, because everything comes to you so naturally,' snapped Snape.

'What the hell are you doing?' said Kitty, 'Its your right foot, not your left!'

'This must be the most dangerous thing I've done,' said Snape.

'See you're getting better,' said Kitty as Snape managed not to step on Kitty's toes for about a whole minute.

'Yeah right,' said Snape sarcastically.

'Now step back with your right foot,' said Kitty. 'Yeah that's right.'

'Can we stop now?' said Snape uncomfortably.

'Sure,' said Kitty, 'Though I must say, that you really need some dancing lessons. I didn't know you were that bad. I mean, I'm sure even Dudley can be more graceful than you.'

Snape narrowed his eyes.

'Sorry, I didn't mean to say that out loud,' joked Kitty as they walked back to the table Snape had been sitting on.

'Was that for real?' said Harry joining them. Kitty laughed. Snape muttered something under his breath.

'Oh there's Draco!' said Kitty getting up, 'Please excuse me, I think my husband (she emphasized the word) is looking for me.'

She walked away to join Draco.

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