Love's Journeys *COMPLETE*

Chapter 13- A New Year’s Wedding


Hermione woke up early. She looked up at the face of her husband-to-be. ‘In 4 days he will be my husband. I can’t wait.’ She thought as she brushed away a stray lock of hair from his eyes.


She softly kissed his cheek as she climbed out of their bed and made her way to the bathroom. She showered and dressed. As she re-entered the bedroom she found Severus beginning to wake up.


“Good morning.” Hermione said as she sat beside him on the bed.


“Morning. You’re up early.” Severus said as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.


“Professor McGonagall and I are heading to Hogsmeade to shop for my wedding robes today. She’ll be here in a few minutes.” She answered.


“Oh. Promise me you’ll be careful love. I don’t like the idea of not being there with you.” He said as he pulled her down onto his chest.


“I know, but Sirius will be following us, along with members of the Order and Ministry. I’ll be fine.” She said as she kissed him gently.


The lovers laid there gently kissing when a soft knock interrupted them. Hermione pulled away and went to the door.


“Good morning. You ready Hermione?” Minerva asked.


“Yes. Just give me a few minutes. I’ll be right out.” Hermione said.


Minerva nodded and headed back to the sitting room. Hermione went to the closet and grabbed her winter cloak. She returned to the bedside and kissed Severus once more; promising she would be careful then went to meet Minerva.


“Professor, thank you for going with me. I really appreciate this.” Hermione said as she hugged the older witch.


“Oh Hermione. It’s my pleasure. And please, call me Minerva. We’ll soon be family.” Minerva said.


“Family? How so?” Hermione asked.


“Severus never told you?” Minerva asked. Hermione shook her head. “I’m his Godmother. His mother and I were best friends when we were students here. She was in Slytherin and I was in Gryffindor. Back then, the house rivalries only existed when it came to Quidditch. His father went to Drumstrang. Analice and Alexander met the summer of her fifth year. Their families were in Rome. Since then they stayed in touch.” Minerva paused letting this new information set in.


“Alexander asked Analice to marry him during their 7th year. I was her maid-of-honor. When Severus was born he was so adorable. I feel in love with him. Ever since then I have watched over him. More so when he was spying for the Order. When I had found out he had become a Death Eater I began to plead with him that what he was doing was wrong. Once Lilly and James became the targets, Severus realized he had made the wrong choice. I’m glad to see him so happy Hermione. Please make my Godson happy.” Minerva said stopping and taking Hermione’s hands with in her own.


“I promise Minerva. I swear I’ll make him happy.” She promised.


The two continued on to Hogsmeade. Thoroughly enjoying the brisk winter afternoon. After finding the perfect gown they stopped off at the Three Broomsticks for a butterbeer and lunch. After laughing and talking some more they returned to the castle. Hermione returned to her and Severus’s rooms and found him reading a book lying on the couch.


“How was your day? Where are your bags?” Severus asked as he marked his page and placed the book on the table next to the couch.


“It was fine. Minerva decided to keep them in her rooms so you can’t peak.” Hermione said as she kissed him softly. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your Godmother?” she asked as she settled into his loving embrace.


“I guess I never thought about it. She told you today huh?” Severus responded.


“Yeah. She said to call her Minerva since we were about to be family. When I asked what she meant she told me you were her Godson.” Hermione said.


Severus nodded and just held her close. Hermione snuggled into his arms. Feeling at peace for the first time in months. She leaned up and pressed her lips against his. Their lips warmly caressed each other as their arms clung to each other. Severus leaned up and pulled Hermione from his lap and up into his arms. He made their way into their bedroom. After kicking the door shut, locking it, placing the wards up, along with a silencing charm, Severus and Hermione lost themselves in each other till dinner.


The days flew by. Soon it was the night before the wedding. Hermione was staying with Minerva, Molly, and Ginny. Severus had Harry, Ron, Sirius, and Remus staying with him. Neither Severus nor Hermione wanted to be separated from each other, but tradition called for it.


“Hermione, why didn’t you tell me the truth?” Ginny whined.


“Oh Ginny, I wanted to, but we promised Dumbledore that we would be discreet.” Hermione said. The four ladies sat and gossiped the night away before finally falling asleep.


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The guys were having a hard time getting Severus to calm down. “Severus, sit down before you wear a hole in the floor!” Ron yelled as Severus walked passed him for the hundredth time.


“Sorry, I’m just so nervous. What if she changes her mind? What if she later decides I’m not the man for her? What if she stands me up? What if…” Severus started.


“SEVERUS!” Sirius, Harry, Remus, and Ron yelled.


Severus stopped and looked at them.


“Severus, Hermione loves you. You love her. You make her happy. She won’t leave you, won’t change her mind, and she won’t stand you up. You two complete each other. You’ll be very happy with each other.” Harry said as he placed his hand on Severus’s shoulder.


“Thanks Harry. I guess I am over reacting a bit huh?” Severus said.


“Just a tad.” Remus said smiling.


“Let’s get some sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow.” Sirius said. The others agreed. After changing the five men settled around the room and fell asleep.


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Morning soon came for the group. Hermione and Severus were both a bundle of nerves as they prepared. The wedding was taking place at 6:30 that evening. The whole day all either of them thought about was each other and how much they loved one another.


“Severus, it’s time to get ready.” Sirius said as he knocked on the bathroom door where Severus had been for the past hour.


Severus emerged from the bathroom. He quickly dressed in his dress robes. They were made of the finest black silk. Celtic designs done up in fine silver thread. His hair was tied back into a pony tail at the nape of his neck.


‘He’s positively glowing. Hermione and he will have a long and happy life together.’ Sirius thought as he attached the cape that flowed down Severus’s back. Soon the men were making their way to the Great Hall.


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“Come on dear. Let’s get you into your robes.” Molly said as she and Minerva brought out Hermione’s dress robes.


Hermione had chosen a set of beautiful off white silk robes. There were Celtic designs along the robes done in a fine black thread. The colors blended well together. Her hair was piled on top of her head in a bundle of curls. Ringlets framed her beautiful face. Her veil piece was a tiara style. The silk veil flowed down her back along with the matching cape. All-in-all she looked absolutely stunning.


‘She looks so beautiful. Severus will be stunned by her beauty. They deserve this happiness.’ Minerva thought as she handed Hermione her bouquet of orchids.


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Severus stood at the altar wringing his fingers together. Harry was standing beside him as his best man. He patted the older wizard’s shoulder gently as if letting him know everything was alright. Severus looked over at Harry and nodded his thanks. Albus appeared and told Harry to take his position. Harry left the hall. Harry stood beside Minerva, who was Hermione’s maid-of-honor, Ron stood beside Ginny and Sirius stood beside Molly. Remus was escorting Hermione down the aisle to Severus.


“Hermione, you are absolutely radiant.” Remus said as he kissed her veil covered cheek.


“Thank you Remus. For everything.” Hermione said.


Just then the music began. Harry and Minerva entered first. Followed by Ron and Ginny Finally Sirius and Molly. There was a pause then the wedding march began. The doors opened wide as Hermione and Remus made their way to the altar. Severus saw his angle walking toward him. At his first glimpse of her he froze. She was perfect.


Severus thought as he remembered to breath.


Watching his love getting closer and closer. Finally she was at his side.


“Who gives this witch to this wizard?” Albus asked.


“I do.” Remus answered.


He removed her from his arm, removed the veil from her face and handed her off to Severus.


“We are here to witness the union of this witch and this wizard. The gods and goddesses above have seen fit to bring them together in times of trouble, only to have them strive above it all. These two are a testament to true love. They gain their strength from each other. The make one another whole. They are kindred spirits in every way. Will the two of you join hands.” Albus said.


Hermione handed her bouquet to Minerva. She faced Severus as he gathered her hands into his.


“Severus and Hermione have chosen both traditional as well as their own vows. Severus, will you cause her pain?”


“I may.” He said sadly.


“Is that your intent?”


“Never.”


“Will you honor and cherish her?”


“Forever.”


“Will you bring her joy for the rest of your days?”


“Yes.”


“Hermione, will you cause him pain?”


“I may.” She answered sadly.


“Is that your intent?”


“Never.”


“Will you honor and cherish him?”


“Always and forever.”


“Will you bring him joy for the rest of your days?”


“Yes and even after my life is over.”


"Hermione and Severus will now read their own vows to each other. Severus.” Albus said.


“My darling Hermione. Before you entered my life it was dark and cold. I had forgotten what it was like to live. You brought light, warm, and love back into my life. Things that I had forsaken so many years ago. Now, I take you as my wife, soul mate, lover, and friend forever and ever. Even when this life is over I will love you and only you.” Severus said as a few tears fell down his cheeks.


“Hermione.”


“Severus, my love. You are my sun that rises in the morning and the moon and stars that come out at night. You complete my very soul. I never knew what true love was till you entered my life. We’ve had our pain and together we have faced it. I now take you as my husband, lover, soul mate, and friend. Forever and ever. Never will there be another in my life or after this life is through. I will love you and only you.” Hermione said as tears of joy flowed down her cheeks.


“May I have the rings please.” Albus said.


Harry handed him Hermione’s ring while Minerva handed him Severus’s ring.


“May the gods and goddesses bless this union. Let the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water deem these two in marriage.” Albus said.


The rings floated out of his palms first, then surrounded by fire, covered in water, and finally fell to the table before Albus.


“Now that the elements and the powers above have blessed this union, Severus take this ring and repeat after me. I Severus Damien Snape take Hermione Elizabeth Granger as my wife.”


“I Severus Damien Snape take Hermione Elizabeth Granger as my wife.” As Severus said these words he slipped the silver and emerald encrusted wedding band onto her finger.


“Hermione, take this ring and repeat after me. I Hermione Elizabeth Granger take Severus Damien Snape to be my husband.”


“I Hermione Elizabeth Granger take Severus Damien Snape as my husband.” Just as Severus had, she too slid a matching wedding band onto his finger.


“By the powers that be I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.” Albus said as he smiled brightly at the couple before him.


Severus pulled Hermione to him and kisses her gently as he held her tightly to his body.


“I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Severus Snape.” Albus said as Hermione and Severus turned to face their friends. The hall erupted in applause and cheers.


They enjoyed a nice feast and the wedding cake. After all the formalities Severus and Hermione retired for the evening. As they walked to their home Severus stopped her at the door way to their rooms. Sweeping her into his arms he made his way straight to the bedroom. Severus and Hermione planned on not leaving the room till January 2nd for the start of the term. They planned on enjoying each other’s company and no one else’s.


T.B.C