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Hermione was started awake when her bed started to bounce.

\"WEDDING DAY! WEDDING DAY! WEDDING DAY!\" chanted Annie and Pat as they jumped on her.

They had been brought to the Burrow so that they could get ready for the wedding with help from Molly.

\"Come on \'Mione!\" Ginny chimed in, pulling away her bed covers, \"Up! Up! Up!\"

Smiling, Hermione pushed herself into the sitting position. She looked at Ginny.

\"This is gonna be hell, isn\'t it?\"

Ginny nodded.

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The Burrow was even more like a mad house than it normally was- and that’s saying something.

Ginny and Molly helped Pat and Annie to dress, while Hermione bathed and Tonks redirected Neville’s flower delivery to Hogwarts.

About an hour after Hermione woke up Luna arrived to wish her luck, before going to the castle as well.

An hour after that, when every one had various dresses on, Lavender Brown and the Patil twins turned up. They explain to Hermione that they had opened a beauty salon in Diagon Alley and Ginny had popped in and asked if they would do cut price hair and make up for the wedding.

Once they had finished Hermione, they used the time they had left to do Ginny, Molly, and Tonks.

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Meanwhile, at Hogwarts, Severus, Harry and Remus were straightening their already impeccable suits.

Severus was wringing his hands together, while Remus and Harry tried to calm him down. Finally Remus had to go and collect Hermione from the Burrow; she had asked him to give her away and he had happily accepted.

\"I have to go now,\" He whispered to Harry, \"Just... try to keep him calm and it\'ll be fine.\"

Harry sighed as Remus left.

\"Just so you know Professor,\" Dark eyes glared at him, \"Severus...\" He tried and it was returned with a nod, \"Well, just so you know, I think it’s good that you and Hermione are... you know... getting married.\"

No one answered.

\"I mean... um... she\'s always a bit of a... err... handful and, well, you seem like... a...the person who can make her... settle... down...\" Harry finished weakly, trying not to dig himself into too deep a pit.

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Minerva was tearing her hair out, trying to get every thing ready.

The great hall was decorated in white and red roses and it looked gorgeous. The Ground by the lake was by far the best, though.

The isle was created by two huge rectangles of white seats. On the end of each row of seats was a pole with white and lilac flowers climbing it. A white Marble path had been conjured for ever one to walk on and soon that was scattered with purple petals of some flowers Longbottom had brought.

That was all well and good, but the congregation was a nightmare. Probably against Severus\' wishes, Hermione had insisted that no student be left out and it was causing problems.

The seating plan said that close friends and family should be at the front, then first years, then second years, e.c.t. But the students were getting confused as they were over excited and not listening to a word that Minerva was saying.

There was the sound of popping and Tonks and the Weasleys hurried through the gates to the school.

Minerva sighed, at leased she had help now...

...Or maybe not, Molly and Tonks were screaming like teenagers and all Minerva could think was \'well really!\'

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Hermione looked at her reflection. Her hair was piled on her head and topped off by a small silver and diamond tiara that glittered in the light. Her make up was impeccable and Remus kept telling her how lovely she looked.

\"We should be going in a minute.\" He told her.

\"Oh Gods, Remus, tell me everything\'ll go well.\" Hermione begged.

\"Everything will go perfectly.\" He told her, \"It’s going to be great.\"

Hermione nodded, \"Yeah, Great...\"

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Harry and Severus sat at the front of the crowd, waiting. Harry could feel his former Professors anxiety, but could do nothing to calm him. He had not imagined Snape as a nail-biter, but it turned out he was. This day would be perfect for Hermione, if only one red head would swallow his stupid pride and apologize for being an ass.

Actually, the day was probably better off without Ron.

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Annie looked at Lucius next to her. He looked... just... WOW! He was wearing dark forest-green dress robes and his hair looked even neater than it normally did.

As Pat was arm wrestling with her dad, Annie turned her full body to him.

\"Hi,\" She smiled.

\"Hello,\" He drawled, \"This should be fun.\"

Annie nodded, \"Don\'t you think getting married ruins Snape\'s \'touch me and I’ll eat you\' image?\"

\"Yeah,\" Lucius agreed, \"Not that he ever scared me anyway.\"

\"Of course not deary.\" Annie rolled her eyes.

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Lucius watched the girl roll her eyes. She really was quite... endearing in that lovely emerald dress; it brought out her the color of eyes.

He felt the unwelcome urge to engage in a conversation with Annie, but stopped himself because at that moment music started and every one stood up, looking around for the bride.

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Severus though he was going to be sick at first, but as he stood up and turned to look over the many heads, the feeling evaporated immediately.

It seemed to take a long time and no time at all for Hermione to be standing opposite him smiling and mouthing, \'put your eyes back in\'.

She was like an angel fresh from heaven; the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He watched as she looked out over the crowd of smiling friends and students and blushed. She was obviously mortified to be standing in front of so many people. She looked at him, her eyes pleading.

Severus smirked and mouthed, \'your idea\'. She rolled her eyes, but smiled just the same.

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Hermione didn\'t even feel her lips moving as she said her vows and she only glanced at Minerva as she told Severus his. She kept her eyes trained on his coal black ones to stop from looking at the congregation, because she knew that if she looked she would shit herself. She hated being the center of attention and now was no different.

She was actually relieved when Minerva said that Severus could \'kiss the bride\'. It wasn\'t one of their fiery kisses -that would embarrass them both! - But one full of promise and love.

Hermione didn\'t hear the crowd go \'Aawww\'.

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Some minutes later -when the students had been sent back to their common rooms-, in the Great Hall, Various couples were dancing. Hermione and Severus were about to join them again, but they were ambushed by two Weasleys and a Malfoy.

\"Well, Hello, Mrs. Snape,\" Pat drawled.

\"So nice to meet you, and here of all places.\" Annie made an exaggerated gesture around the room.

\"So, who invited you?\" Pat inquired quite seriously.

\"Oh, I’m not sure,\" Hermione played along. She looked up at Severus, \"I think we just wandered in, didn\'t we dear?\"

Severus rolled his eyes, \"Quite.\"

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Hours later, when all the children were in bed, Severus found himself dancing with his wife. His wife. His.

Hermione\'s head was tucked under his chin as they rotated slowly to music that seemed to come from no where. The only sign that she was alive was the fact that he could feel her heart beat against his chest.

She had been worried that he would have been upset about not being able to have a proper wedding night or honey moon, but he had reassured her that he didn\'t need one; he got married to her because he loved her not because he wanted a jumped up holiday.

He felt like his heart was going to explode with love for his new wife. Severus had always sneered at people who said their wedding day was the best day of their life. Now, however, he was full of understanding for those people, for he now understood what it was like to love and be loved.
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It was well passed midnight when Severus and Hermione trudged back down to the dungeons. They got ready for bed quickly, not wanting to be apart for long.

Hermione and bump -as she had named the unborn baby- were the first Snape\'s in bed, followed soon after Severus. Hermiones eyes were drooping when suddenly the floo rushed.

They both sat bolt upright to see Remus\' face positively glowing through the flames.

\"Sorry to disturb you two,\" he said breathlessly, \"But Tonks wanted me to tell you... we\'ve got a baby boy.\"

Hermione gasped as she hopped off the bed and knelt down on the rug in front of the fire.

\"Oh Merlin! That’s wonderful!\" She beamed.

\"Severus...\" Remus warned, \"I think you better come and restrain your wife; she looks like she’s about to try and kiss me through the floo.\"

Hermione laughed and shook her head, \"I\'m just happy for you, is all. Have you decided on a name yet?\"

Remus nodded his head, looking a bit calmer, \"Sirius.\"

\"Remus, you know he would be so proud if he could see you now,\" Hermione reassured him, \"And James. They\'d probably say that you\'d turned into a bit of a sissy...\" Remus chuckled, \"but they would be so happy for you, like we are.\"

Remus nodded, \"I know. It was \'Dora\'s idea.\"

\"Give our love her and Sirius. Night.\"

\"Good night you two.\" Remus smiled before he disappeared.

Hermione sighed and went back to bed. Severus was scowling. She grabbed his chin and forced him to look at her.

\"This Sirius will be Remus\' son, not a friend that he has no control over and you,\" Hermione kissed him, \"have me.\"

\"And I could want nothing more.\" He said softly, drawing her into his arms.

A few minutes later Hermione was asleep.

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Severus watched Hermione sleep. The whole day seemed like a dream now, but as he looked down at the ring on his finger, he knew it was real.

He wriggled down in the bed and pushed his chest up against Hermiones back, wrapping his arms around his wife. His wife.

His last thought, as he drifted off into dreams, was \'Draco Malfoy eat your heart out\'.

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Ginny was the last person awake in the Burrow. Her parents were asleep and Harry was at St. Mungo\'s with Remus and Tonks.

Since they had drunk quite a bit that night, Ginny made herself a strong, black coffee and sat at the kitchen table sipping it. The floo in the living room roared and she went to investigate, thinking it was Harry.

\"I came around earlier, but you were out.\" Ron said as he dusted himself off.

\"Oh, well... we were... yeah, like you said... out...\" Ginny said awkwardly.

\"Where?\" He asked, tumbling onto the sofa.

\"At, um... Hogwarts.\" She told him, not know whether to tell him that Hermione was married.

Ginny had always known that Ron had a crush on his best friend, but he had reacted pretty badly when he found out about Hermione helping Snape; how would he be about them being married?

\"Why?\" He frowned.

\"A-a-a wedding,\" She whispered. Every one knew Ginny was a terrible liar, so she refrained from doing it, and well, this was her own brother; she couldn\'t lie to him.

\"A wedding?\" He scowled, \"Who was getting married?\"

\"H... Hermione and Professor -\"

\"Snape!\" He growled, jumping up, \"This has gone too far!\"

Ginny sighed as Ron apperated away, leaving her alone and worrying.

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Hermione opened her eyes and jumped, waking the person molded to her from behind. Two big green eyes were looking at her from the side of the bed.

\"Dobby!\" She sighed with relief, \"What... what are you doing here?\" Hermione could feel Severus rubbing her back, probably trying to calm her from her shock.

\"Dobby has come to give his congratulations to Mrs.\" The elf squeaked.

Hermione patted him gingerly on the arm, \"Thank you Dobby.\"

\"Dobby must go, Mrs., \'cause dobby has left Winky and Winky does not like it when Dobby wanders.\" Dobby bowed and left with a crack.

Severus pulled her back down beside him.

\"What a strange elf.\" He frowned.

\"He was a Malfoy elf, what do you expect?\" Hermione mumbled, shifting further into his arms.

\"I suppose.\" He muttered, kissing the top of her head.