An Unwanted Marriage, But An Unexpected Love

An Unwanted Marriage, But An Unexpected Love


Barty were stunned. Hermione had never looked more beautiful to him. She was glowing and looked like a goddess in his eyes. He realised he was falling in love with her. And if he weren’t already, then he knew for sure it wouldn't take long or anything major to confirm those feelings.

He was also worried and more then a little disturbed, disturbed about what he and the others had just overheard being discussed between Hermione and Sara-Jane. He could tell that he was not the only one. Sirius was looking more then a little disturbed himself, as were Harry and Remus, along with Ginny and the others.

Barty made a mental note to take his soon to be wife to one side during the reception. He and she needed to have a chat. He would not under any circumstances tolerate her thinking and feeling she was inferior to him in anyway what so ever. In fact he felt that she was his counter part in everyway possible.

Sirius was discovering exactly the same thing as Barty. He was floored by Sara-Jane’s glowing beauty. And the fact she would soon be his legally, it was enough to fill him with almost overwhelming warmth, warmth he had never felt up until then.

If this was what it felt like to fall in love, then both Barty and Sirius were willing to accept it whole heartedly. It was such an incredible feeling to say the least.

And yes, he too was feeling more then a little disconcerted concerning what everyone had just overheard being discussed between the two young brides. He made a mental note like Barty had, to take Sara-Jane to one side during the reception. He did not want her to go on feeling and being intimidated by the fact he had a past and experience that came with that past.

Harry and Remus shared a knowing look with both Ginny and Blaise. The girls smiled in delight, while Harry and Remus grinned with satisfaction. But they were also worried as well. They all hoped Barty and Sirius would be able to put the girl’s minds at a rest.

Dumbledore’s eyes were twinkling like crazy from behind half moon framed glasses perched upon the bridge of his pointed nose. Although those twinkling eyes hid the worry he was experiencing due to what he had just overheard. He hoped Barty and Sirius were able to confront and dissolve all of the girl’s worries and uncertainties.

When Hermione and Sara-Jane reached the front with their father’s the music ceased. Ryan placed Sara-Jane’s hand in Sirius’s, and shared a nodded and small smile with Sirius.

Jack placed Hermione’s hand within Barty’s, before nodding to each other in silent understanding, Jack silently telling Barty to take care of his baby girl, and to not hurt her.

Albus began the ceremony. He asked “And who gives these women?” Jack and Ryan said in perfect unison “I and her mother do.” They both then went and sat beside their wives on the opposite of the hall, Jack to the left, and Ryan to the right.

Albus then continued onward, going through the boring formalities asking “Does anyone know of any unlawful impediment, as to why these four individuals should not be married. If so, speak now or forever hold your peace?” When no one spoke up, Albus continued, considering it to be safe to go onward.

He turned to Hermione and Barty first and said “Will you Bariums Crouch Jr, take thee Hermione Jane Granger to be you’re lawfully wedded wife?” Barty replied “I will.”

Albus then asked the same of Hermione “And will you Hermione Jane Granger, take thee Bariums Crouch Jr to be you’re lawfully wedded husband?” She replied “I will.”

Albus then turned to face Sirius and Sara-Jane. He asked “Will you Sirius Christian Black, take thee Sara-Jane Lily Delaney to be you’re lawfully wedded wife?” He replied “I will.”

Albus then repeated the same question with Sara-Jane “And will you Sara-Jane Lily Delaney, take thee Sirius Christian Black to be you’re lawfully wedded husband?” she replied “I will.”

Albus then continued, as he turned back to Barty and Hermione “Barty repeat after me” Barty nodded in understanding. “I Bariums Crouch Jr” Barty repeated “I Bariums Crouch Jr. Do take thee Hermione Jane Granger; do take thee Hermione Jane Granger, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to be my lawfully wedded wife.”

Albus went on “To have and to hold” Barty repeated “To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for richer for poorer. For better and for worse, for better and for worse, until death we do part, until death we do part.”

Albus then turned to Hermione and went through the same process with her. “I Hermione Jane Granger” Hermione repeated “I Hermione Jane Granger. Do take thee Bariums Crouch Jr; do take thee Bariums Crouch Jr, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to be my lawfully wedded husband.”

They continued after a mere seconds pause “To have and to hold, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for richer for poorer, for better and for worse, for better and for worse, until death we do part, until death we do part.”

Albus then repeated the process, which he had gone through with Barty and Hermione, with Sirius and Sara-Jane. “I Sirius Christian Black” Sirius repeated “I Sirius Christian Black. Do take thee Sara-Jane Lily Delaney; do take thee Sara-Jane Lily Delaney, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to be my lawfully wedded wife.”

Albus went on and Sirius continued to repeat “To have and to hold, to have and to hold, in sickness and health, in sickness and heath, for richer for poorer, for richer for poorer, for better and for worse, for better and for worse, until death we do part, until death we do part.”

Albus then had Sara-Jane repeat the same vows. “I Sara-Jane Lily Delaney, I Sara-Jane Lily Delaney, do take thee Sirius Christian Black; do take thee Sirius Christian Black, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to my lawfully wedded husband.”

They continued on without pausing “To have and to hold, to have and to hold, in sickness and health, in sickness and health, for richer for poorer, for richer and for poorer, for better and for worse, for better and for worse, until death we do part, until death we do part.”

Albus then asked for the rings. Both Harry and Remus placed a set of rings on top of the book Albus had been reading from. Harry placed two white gold bands in the centre of the book, and Remus followed his example, also with two white gold bands.

Albus then silently placed a none verbal illusion around himself and the others, so only witches and wizards, and Hermione and Sara-Jane’s parents would be able to see the magic that was to take place, which was required to complete the ceremony.

The muggles whom had no idea this was not an actual muggle wedding, and did not know magic even existed, would merely see the two couples exchanging rings, and hear them taking another set of vows.

Albus instructed Barty to take Hermione’s wedding band, and repeat after him, as he placed it on her left ring finger. Barty nodded, as he picked up the smaller and thinner bands of the two, which had a tiny white diamond in the centre.

Albus then said “Repeat after me.” He continued after a brief pause, and said “I Bariums Crouch Jr give you Hermione Jane Granger this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

Barty repeated, as he took Hermione’s hand, and gently pushed the ring securely onto her left ring finger, to rest along side her engagement ring. “I Bariums Crouch Jr give you Hermione Jane Granger this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

Albus then told Hermione to take Barty’s ring and repeat after him, and to slide the ring on Barty’s left ring finger. “I Hermione Jane Granger give you Bariums Crouch Jr this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

Hermione repeated and took Barty’s left hand in her own. “I Hermione Jane Granger give you Bariums Crouch Jr this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

She then gently pushed the ring that matched her own, (But was plain without the tiny diamond in the centre) down onto his left ring finger. It was a prefect fit, just like her own was.

Albus then repeated the same process with Sirius and Sara-Jane. Sirius took the smaller and thinner band and turned to face Sara-Jane, as Albus spoke. “I Sirius Christian Black give you Sara-Jane Lily Delaney this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed”

Sirius repeated as he took Sara-Jane left hand in his own. “I Sirius Christian Black give you Sara-Jane Lily Delaney this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.” He then gently pushed the ring onto her left finger, to join her engagement ring.

Sara-Jane then took hold of Sirius ring, as Albus spoke. “I Sara-Jane Lily Delaney give you Sirius Christian Black this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

Sara-Jane repeated as she pushed the ring onto Sirius left ring finger “I Sara-Jane Lily Delaney give you Sirius Christian Black this ring as a symbol of my love promise and devotion, I thee wed.”

Albus then took out his wand and conjured two golden cords with tassels on the end. He magically tied one rope with a flick of his wrist, binding Barty and Hermione’s left wrists together. He then continued using the second cord to bind Sirius and Sara-Jane’s left wrists together.

He then used what was known as a none verbal charm to bind each couples souls and magic to the other, as well as mind, body, and soul. Both couples gasped when they felt a vast amount of magic flowing through them, as a bright blinding light surrounded both couples. They were honestly relieved none of the muggles could see any of this happening.

The light ceased as soon as the individual cords had magically dissolved into the wedding rings of each couple. Then lastly Albus asked Barty and Hermione to take out their wands, and place them wand tip to tip.

He then told them to repeat after him at the same time, together as one. “I bind my soul, my body, my mind, and my magic to you. I make this promise and vow to bind my wand to your wand, stating my wand shall never be used to harm thee no matter what.”

This part of the ceremony was required. When and if completed properly, it prevented each member of the couple from taking their wand and causing physical harm to their spouse no matter what.

Barty and Hermione placed their wands tip to tip and repeated “I bind my soul, my body, my mind, and my magic to you. I make this promise and vow to bind my wand to your wand, stating my wand shall never be used to harm thee no matter what.”

When they had completed the vow as one, golden sparks emitted from both wands and straight into each others, before glowing gold, indicating the process was complete and had been a success.

Albus then had Sirius and Sara-Jane repeat the same process. Sirius and Sara-Jane placed their wands tip to tip and repeat after Albus. “I bind my soul, my body, my mind, and my magic to you. I make this promise and vow to bind my wand to your wand, stating my wand shall never be used to harm thee no matter what.”

Sirius and Sara-Jane proceeded to repeat “I bind my soul, my body, my mind, and my magic to you. I make this promise and vow to bind my wand to your wand, stating my wand shall never be used to harm thee no matter what.”

When they were done just like it had happened with Barty and Hermione, golden sparks shot out of their wands and into each others, before glowing gold.

Once the couples had secured their wands out of sight, Albus removed the illusion and announced “I now pronounce you to be husband and wife you may kiss your brides.”

Barty and Sirius exchanged a look, only Remus knew the meaning of, he had to stifle a chuckle. Barty then leaned forwards, gently cupping Hermione’s face with his palms, as he gently captured her mouth with his own in a loving and passionate kiss.

Sirius gently and lovingly fingered one of her long and soft blond curls, as he moved his lips against her own in a gentle but passionate and loving kiss. They all pulled away within mere seconds of each other.

Everyone began to clap and cheer, as Albus announced “It is my utter most pleasure and honour, to announce to you all today, Mr. Bariums Crouch Jr and Mrs. Hermione Jane Crouch.” He added “And Mr. Sirius Christian Black and Mrs. Sara-Jane Lily Black.”

Stephanie, Molly, and Gwendolyn had tears in their eyes. Their husbands smiled loving and indulgently, as they handed their wives a handkerchief.

Ginny handed Hermione her bouquet, as Blaise did the same with Sara-Jane. The girls were beaming at each other, as the men patted each other on the back, grinning wildly.

Then Barty led his new wife down the isle arm in arm, followed by Sirius and Sara-Jane from behind. They were followed by Harry and Ginny also arm in arm, with Ron and Blaise, Tonks and Remus, Bill and Fleur, and Charlie with Gabriella.