The doors to the back gardens at Black Manor had been enlarged to make a more grand entrance and when they swept open, everyone stood and watched as Hermione walked down the aisle on the arm of her father, her smile radiating throughout the crowd.
Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Weasley walked behind Hermione, carrying Branwen and Ardin who were decked out in robes that matched their mother's and father's attire.
Harry stood under the floral arch, watching his soon to be bride walk toward him. He couldn't help but be misty eyed as his soon to be wife, and mother of his children walked down the aisle.
When Hermione reached Harry, her father gave her hands to her groom and stepped back. Dumbledore, who was officiating the ceremony, asked "Who gives this woman to be married?"
Hermione's father answered, "Her mother and I do."
Mr. Granger took his seat and Dumbledore began, "Family, friends, wizards and witches, we are gathered here today to celebrate the joining of two young lives. These two young people share one of the most sacred gifts that could be bestowed upon them and they've decided to make their bond permanent. Harry and Hermione have chosen to recite their own vows. Harry?"
"Hermione, you've been one of my best friends since I was 11 years old. You were there with me when we rescued the stone, you helped me figure out the secret in the Chamber, and for every other battle with Voldemort, you've been there. Never once, no matter what kind of prat I was being, did you ever leave me alone. I couldn't ask for a better friend than you. Over the summer when I found out my true parentage and needed someone to listen, you were there. When we began to feel more for each other, I felt like my heart would shatter if I was too far away from you. I know we did things a little bit out of order, but I wouldn't change our lives for the world. I love our beautiful children, and I love you, Hermione Granger."
Very few eyes were dry in the crowd as Dumbledore asked, "Hermione?"
Smiling, Hermione began. "Harry. What do i say to you that you haven't already said to me? Even when I was mad at you, I couldn't stay away from you. You are the best friend I've ever had. I don't know what I could have done throughout all these years, without you. You were my rock, the one friend I could talk to who wouldn't judge me, or push me for more details than I wanted to share. There isn't a second of our past that I would change. You, Ardin and Branwen are my life. I can't wait to spend the rest of my future with you, Harry David Black."
"Do you, Harry David Black, take Hermione Jean Granger to be your lawfully wedded wife, and forever bonded partner, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" Dumbledore asked.
"I do," Harry said with a huge smile on his face.
"Do you, Hermione Jean Granger, take Harry David Black to be your lawfully wedded husband and forever bonded partner, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"Of course I do!" Hermione said, her smile mirroring Harry's.
"In that case, I now pronounce you married and bonded, Harry you may kiss your bride." Dumbledore said happily.
As Harry and Hermione kissed, bright sparks emitted from the arch and showered down over them. Their bond rings appeared on their fingers and for a moment they shined so brightly that the light almost burned Harry and Hermione's eyes.
The happy couple walked back down the aisle their hands clasped together around the handle of a magically conjured wagon that pulled Branwen and Ardin behind them.
Once back inside, Harry loosened his tie and Hermione changed into a shorter dress that was easier to move in before they went to the reception that was spread from the dining room, through the kitchen and into the parlor.
Harry and Hermione greeted their guests and thanked them for coming before making their way to a large table set up in the dining room where a beautiful meal of roast beef with burgundy sauce, roasted potatoes, and asparagus was being served.
As the meal was coming to an end, Harry and Hermione rose from their seats and went to the large, decorated, cherry cheesecake that they had chosen as a wedding cake. Together they cut a slice and fed each other small bits while their family and friends took pictures.
Once the cake was served and eaten, Harry and Hermione bid their guests goodbye, picked up their babies, and grabbed the portkey that would take them on their short honeymoon, as they began the rest of their lives as husband and wife.