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Moonlight Sonata	By : TerraBloodstar Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 24744 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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As she paused at the end of the aisle, knowing every eye was on her no longer made her nervous. All that mattered was the witch standing at the top of three steps, and at the bottom of them, Draco stood waiting for her.
�Who gives this woman to be wedded?� Minerva McGonagall's voice was crisp, as ever, but there was a small smile on her lips that had never been seen before.
�Her family across the seas, and the friends present in this garden, do.� Mamoru said calmly, stepping forward with Hermione. As Minverva's nod, Hermione released Mamoru's arm, and moved to take Draco's hands in her own, while Mamoru stepped back to seat himself beside Mr. and Mrs. Weasley in the first row.
Together, Hermione and Draco turned to face Minerva, who looked out at the group that had gathered, taking a breath before she began to speak. �We gather here to celebrate a union born of necessity, and a bond born of compatibility. Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, knowing that this bond cannot be broken, that this union shall last as long as one of you breathes, are you willing to enter it?�
�...We are.� Hermione whispered, while Draco nodded.
�Then step closer to me, children.� As they moved up one step, neither looked away from their former professor, pausing before the second step. �Are you willing to work through this marriage, to work together to make it thrive, and to fight side by side against all adversaries that may come, in whatever guise they may?�
�We are.� Draco's voice was steady, his hand in Hermione's, their fingers laced. McGonagall gestured, and the two stepped up one more step.
�Before you reach the final step, do you have any qualms about this union?�
�...we do.� Their voices were one in that moment, and while the audience shifted a few times in surprise, Lucius and Narcissa merely smiled to one another � they, too, had answered in the positive.
�Are you willing to seek one another's counsel about this, and work through your fears of what is to follow your marriage?�
�We are.�
�Then step forward.� As they reached the final step, McGonagall smiled. �You have chosen your own vows for one another...Hermione, speak the words you have chosen.�
�These are not my own words, Draco...� Hermione had to smile a bit, looking up into his eyes, and smiling brighter as he smiled as well. �...but they fit our situation � and my thoughts...
You cannot possess me � I belong to myself. You cannot command me � I am my own person.
But I shall give you all of me that I can give, and serve you in my own way as suits your needs.�
She paused a moment, blushing and closing her eyes, before she took a breath to steady herself and continue. �I pledge to you...that yours will be the name I cry aloud into the night...and yours shall be the eyes into which I smile in the morning. I pledge to you my living and my dying � each shall be equally in your care. I shall be your shield, trusting that you shall be mine. I will never speak untruth of you, knowing you would never do so. I shall honor you above all others, and when we quarrel � as we will � I shall quarrel with you, and let no outsider interfere. I will bear your children with honour, and thrive in the raising of them with you. This is my wedding vow to you, Draco Malfoy.�
He blinked a few moments, appearing as though he needed to regain his bearings � but there were tears in his eyes as he took a breath to begin to speak.
�I cannot deny that I claim you as mine, and will do so until the end of our days together. I cannot deny that I will order you about, and will do so occasionally, forgetting to discuss and suggest instead. But I am yours just as I claim you as mine. I will never assume you will obey my orders, only hope you understand why I have given them. In your hands my heart will beat or fall still, according to your whim, and as I know you shall try to protect me, I shall guard you with my body and soul. No lies of you shall pass my lips in the intent to harm you in the eyes of others, and your honour shall be as my own. Our quarrels will shake the worlds, but they shall be our quarrels � never to be trespassed upon by others. Today, what I have worried is a mere dream, becomes reality, and in this moment I wish to assure you, this is a marriage of equals. And these are my vows to you, Hermione Granger...�
Minerva took a moment to blot a few stray tears as the two stood together, their hands held by the other, and as she stepped towards them, she drew her wand with a smile.
�These vows shall bind you together, and when broken you will know and they shall not leave you at peace until you have made amends.� A wave of her wand, and a thick ribbon of silver fell across their hands, twining them together once, with each statement wrapping again. �Your fates have brought you together, and by choice you bind yourselves as one. You shall never be alone, for you have each other. You will share your pleasure and your pain, your joy and your sorrow, and the sharing will ease your passage through life. This ribbon is but a symbol for this choice, and as it binds you, so you have willingly bound yourselves. The rings you shall exchange will be a sign to all others that you are not one, but two, and shall warn them that you will not be taken as anything but a whole.�
As the ribbon faded away as though sinking into them, Teddy stepped forward, holding up the pillow upon which the rings lay. Hermione turned and took the larger, before facing Draco and placing it upon his finger.
�This ring I give you as a sign of our chosen path. May it remind you that you are not alone, and may it bring a smile even when all seems lost and the world grey...� She told him calmly, remaining still as he picked up the smaller of the two rings, and Teddy stepped back to stand by Nott, looking pleased at his part.
�This ring I give you as a sign of our chosen path.� Draco told her as he slid the ring onto her finger, his eyes never leaving hers. �May it remind you that I am with you forever, and let it bring a smile to your lips no matter how rough the times have become.�
�With those gathered as witness, by the powers of the magic within us, you are wed. Draco, you may now kiss your bride.� Minerva managed, a tearful smile on her face.
�I love you, Hermione Granger...� Draco told her, as he leaned in.
�I love you, Draco Malfoy.� Hermione managed through the tears of joy on her face, leaning up to meet him in a kiss. It was a gentle kiss, and while not entirely chaste, it did not have the heat that would cause those watching to feel uncomfortable.
�I tearfully say farewell to you, Hermione Granger...� McGonagall stated as the two pulled apart, but there was a smile on her face. �But I greet you, Hermione Malfoy, with all the joy in my heart.�
Author's Note:

So the vows are based off of Morgan Llwelyn's Celtic Wedding Vows, but I edited them to my own liking � I found them rather suitable for the two. I can't say whether or not I'll be working on the next chapter tonight or not, since my boyfriend wants me to try this game he loves to play (Unreal Tournament 2004) and see if I like it. It should be interesting. I'm loathe to do so, since that involves getting my mouse out of my bag and there's a beautiful black cat cuddled into my leg at the moment, and I don't want to disturb him. Let me know what you thought!
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