Epilogue:

It was hard to believe summer was so near its end and that fall was just around the corner. Soon a new year at Hogwarts would begin. Hermione could hardly believe The Day had finally arrived. No one could have asked for a more perfect day for a wedding with a sharp blue sky and warm sunshine.

They had scrambled to get everything ready in time. There were the invitations to send out and, of course, finding the perfect dress. She had never been one for shopping, unless it was for books, and couldn't be bothered with fashion trends but she actually enjoyed looking for a wedding dress.

Perhaps it was because of what it symbolized; a new beginning, the joining of two into one, love. Besides, it was fun just to spend the day with Ginny and Luna.

They found the dress in the second shop they went to. It was Luna who spotted it but Hermione and Ginny were cautious. Luna had already found three; one was purple with gold stars, the second was a lurid green and the third had been a lovely cream color but had so many ruffles it looked like something Gilderoy Lockhart's bride would wear.

So the girls were shocked when Luna pulled out a simple, white silk dress.

"It's lovely!" Ginny gushed.

"Perfect!" Hermione agreed.

They went on to look for bride's maid dresses. Tonks, the third bride's maid, was unable to go shopping with them but made her desires known. "Absolutely no puffy sleeves or giant bows!" In the end they found something in a very pale shade of pink they all approved of.

Hermione stood before a mirror to check her hair and make sure her dress was hanging properly.

"You look amazing!" Ginny gushed causing Hermione to blush.

"So do you," she answered.

"Oh!" Molly Weasley took another tissue to wipe her tears away.

"Oh, please," Ginny groaned. "No more crying! This is a happy occasion!"

"I am happy!"

Hermione laughed and gave Molly a hug.

"It could be Tazmanian Tear Jerkers," Luna warned. "They can sometimes migrate this far north. Perhaps you should have your eyes checked, Mrs Weasley."

"I don't think it's Tazmanian Tear Jerkers, dear," Mrs Weasley said as she wiped away her tears.

"Argh!" Ginny groaned as she slipped on her heels. "What idiot masochist invented these things?

Voldemort?!"

"What do you think?" Tonks asked. She had changed her hair color again. This time to a hot pink.

"I love it!" Ginny laughed.

"Pink it is." Tonks peeked out the door, "Oi! They're ready for us!"

Hermione's heart jumped into her throat. "Don't cry! Don't cry!" She warned herself. She took a deep breath and picked up the beautiful bouquet of white and pink roses.

They organized themselves, the bride's maids first and then the bride. The music began and on cue, Luna stepped outside and took Neville's arm. Tonks was second and Lupin nearly laughed when he saw that she had changed her hair color once again. Ron, looking very dashing but a bit uncomfortable in his dress robes, waited for the last bride's maid.

"It's too bloody warm for dress robes!" he had complained to Megan before the ceremony.

"Oh, but you look so handsome!"

Hermione recalled the first time she met Harry with his broken glasses, Ron with a smudge on his nose and Ginny, ten years old, speechless whenever she was near Harry. They had all been through so much in the last eight years. They had grown up together and would always remain close.

It was time. She took a deep breath and stepped through the doorway. She saw the many faces of friends and smiled, her eyes teary with happiness.

"Ready?"

Hermione turned to Ron and took his arm, following behind Tonks and Lupin. Ron smiled shyly at Megan as they passed. Hermione searched the crowd for Draco and when their eyes connected she felt a surge of something powerful.

At the altar, Ron stood beside Lupin and Hermione took her place next to Tonks. She smiled at Harry who looked tall and handsome and just a tad nervous. The music changed and the guests stood. Ginny, flanked by Mr and Mrs Weasley, appeared at the doorway.

She was glowing in her simple, white silk gown. Hermione stifled a laugh when she saw that Ginny had decided to chuck the shoes and go bare footed. The ceremony was short and sweet and soon Harry and Ginny were married. They kissed and the celebration officially began.

Hermione found Draco in the crowd of guests. She beamed at him as he smiled. "You look beautiful," he said and kissed her.

"And you look very handsome."

"This is nice," Draco commented. "Mum said at her wedding there had been 500 guests, most of whom she didn't know."

"That's sad!"

"What kind of a wedding do you want?"

"I don't know. I haven't really thought about it."

"I thought all girls dreamed about getting married."

Hermione rolled her eyes.

Draco smiled. "So, you never think about it?"

"Perhaps once in awhile."

"Recently?"

"Mr Malfoy," Hermione teased, "what are you trying to get me to say?"

"Nothing, I'm just curious about what goes on in that mind of yours."

"All you have to do is ask."

"Maybe I will."

This was a game they played, alluding to their future in a teasing, flirting fashion. They were enjoying their time together and neither had any worries about the future. Hermione would begin teaching Ancient Runes in the fall at Hogwarts. Draco was busy reestablishing the Malfoy name and was also considering working for the Ministry at some point.

As for their relationship, well, they were content to take things a day at a time.

~The End~