(This is my third fanfic and I hope you guys enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. The chapters are short, and the storyline isn't brilliant but it is okay for a third attempt, I suppose. It's a sequel to my first fanfic 'The Stress of N.E.W.T.S so I advise you read that first.

I don't own the characters; they belong to JK Rowling and her fabulous imagination. The plotline is mine though, unfortunately.)

Chapter Eleven

Sunday morning was hectic and busy.

The boys were running around getting their clothes together, as were the girls. The bathrooms were filled with people who were washing, cleaning, plucking, shaving, cleansing, moisturizing and brushing teeth etc.

Harry, Ron and Lucius were the first to get ready. They were dressed in muggle attire, and were going to change in the church.

An hour or so after them, the girls were ready too. They were also in muggle attire, and had their dresses packed away, including their dresses for the reception party which they'd bought themselves (Lucius had paid for them).

Together they had all left for the church.

Once they were there they started getting themselves ready all over again. Everyone dressed themselves. Hermione fell into hysterics about 'what if Lucius changes his mind' which everyone knew he wouldn't and as a result they had to redo her makeup; the second time looked even better than the first.

Soon enough, guests began to arrive. There were several members of staff; Hagrid, McGonagall, Flitwick and Madam Pince. Quite a few of Hermione's school friends, who also happened to be Lucius's pupils. There were several members of the Order of the Phoenix such as Tonks and Lupin. Then there was Hermione's family, which wasn't very extensive, the Weasley family, Harry and that was about it.

Hermione stared through a small gap in the door and looked out into the church. All her friends and family were there, spread out in the pews, ready for her to enter. She couldn't see Lucius as he was at the very front, with the Wizard vicar who was conducting the magical matrimonial service, and was obscured from view.

Suddenly, Ginny tapped her on the shoulder. Hermione jumped.

"The ceremony is about to start Hermione. Come on, get over there, and get ready to get married." Ginny smiled. Hermione nodded and walked with Ginny over to the door which she and her three Bridesmaids were going to walk through. Hermione's father appeared and held his arm out for Hermione to take. She grabbed it.

"Thanks Dad."

"Don't worry Darling. I'm here for my little girl's wedding day." He said, kissing her forehead briefly, just as the music started. He pulled her veil down over her face and faced forward with her on his arm, and Ginny, Lavender and Parvati lined up before them.

The doors were pulled open and the crowd turned to look at her. They watched at the three bridesmaids came out, and Hermione followed. All Hermione could see through her veil were smiling faces.

Hermione walked down the aisle in tune to the wedding music, and she could hear the crown oohing and aahing at her simple beauty. She reached the front. The bridesmaids took her flowers and walked to the side, standing opposite Harry and Ron who grinned at their friend who was about to get married. Hermione felt her father lift her veil and kiss her forehead again.

"See you in a bit Sweetheart, when you're a married woman." Then he walked away and sat next to Hermione's mother, who was already emotional. Lucius suddenly appeared and took Hermione's hand, pulling her towards the vicar. She looked at Lucius for the first time and he looked amazing! His suit was perfect, his skin flawless and his hair tied back impeccably. He looked handsome.

Lucius was thinking along the same lines. Hermione looked so beautiful. She was wearing makeup but it was natural looking; Lucius thought she'd be just as beautiful without it though. Her hair was in loose curls piled on top of her head, a few tendrils hanging down. Her brown eyes were wide with anticipation and excitement, and her lips were parted slightly. She looked beautiful.

"Ladies and Gentlemen. Witches and Wizards. Magic folk and Muggles alike. We are all gathered here today to witness the wedding of Lucius Malfoy to Hermione Granger." The vicar began.

The service went wonderfully. Hermione and Lucius had each written their own vows, and they were both beautifully written. Lucius's was poetic and Hermione's was story-like. At the end of the vows, all the women in the building were teary-eyed, and quite a few of the men as well; Hagrid especially. Lucius and Hermione had placed silver rings on each others fingers; that had a serpent and a lion engraved into them as well as the couple's names.

"You may now kiss the bride." The vicar announced after magically sealing them together in a lifetime matrimonial bond. Lucius and Hermione smiled as he said those well awaited words. They grasped each other tightly and kissed passionately as several camera's went off; both muggle and wizard cameras.

The couple turned and faced the crowd who were applauding and cheering. They walked down the aisle and out into the church courtyard, followed by the Bridesmaids, the Best men and the people who'd watched the service. Hermione and Lucius were hugged by their friends and families, before the photos began.

For the next half an hour hundreds of photos were taken of various groups. It was a very joyous experience. Then a carriage had arrived, which was going to take Lucius and Hermione to the nearby village where they were having the reception. The crowd would follow on foot.

Once there, everyone changed into their other outfits. There was a brilliant feast, several speeches and dancing throughout the afternoon. Everyone looked wonderful in their clothes, and Hermione especially loved Lucius's dress robes. She was still in her Bridal gown.

The party ended late that evening, and everyone had hugged the couple goodbye, wishing them well on their honeymoon. They were going to apparate to Paris where they'd be staying for a few days, before apparating to several other places. They'd be gone a month. The Weasleys would be looking after Hermione and Lucius's gifts until they returned. It was the Grangers, Harry and the Weasleys who were last to leave. They all said their personal goodbyes. Then Lucius and Hermione grabbed their suitcases and apparated to Paris for their honeymoon, which would be the start of their new life together.