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Ginny woke up the next morning with a terrible hangover, and horrible memories of the night before. I did the right thing, she tried to convince herself. She still did care for Harry, but she would never do anything to hurt Sarah. It wouldn't have been fair. She was still shocked at Harry's confession to her about his feelings, but she couldn't do anything about that.

Ginny Apparated to work, and from there, walked to the front desk and picked up her mail from the chestnut colored owl sitting there. "Thanks," she petted the owl and headed to her office. When she opened the door, she found Sarah sitting there looking upset.

"Sarah?" Ginny asked, visibly surprised. "What's the matter?"

"I came back early," Sarah answered as she stood up.

"Why? Is everything alright?" Ginny inquired, with concern.

"I realized something. I've been blind; I didn't want to see it, so I tried to ignore the signs." Sarah looked Ginny in the eye. "I think you know what I'm talking about."

Ginny bit her lip nervously. "Let me explain. It's not what you think."

Sarah shook her head. "There's no need to explain. I just can't go through with this wedding."

Ginny gaped at Sarah, shocked, how could she know about us? "Sarah—"

"No," she interrupted. "Let me finish. I was in a meeting in Rome when it hit me; this isn't going to work. I cannot stand the way he runs his hands through his hair, or how he stutters when he's nervous. Is Harry going to be the last man I ever date? I've been with him so long; I don't even know why we're together anymore."

Ginny breathed a sigh of relief. "Sarah, listen to me. You are brilliant and you have the love of a man named Harry, a man who said to me, 'I can't believe I'm marrying the most incredible woman I've ever met.' That tells me that this marriage is going to last forever."

Sarah was near tears "Really? He said that?"

Ginny nodded. "Really." She took out her wand and conjured some Kleenex and gave it to Sarah."

Sarah smiled. "Thank you."

x x x

"Queen to D-3" Ginny ordered triumphantly. "And that would be a check-mate!" The Queen destroyed the King piece and Ginny and her competitor shook hands.

"Congratulations to our new Chess Tournament champion, Ginny Weasley!" The announcer in the hall shouted.

Once Ginny and the rest of the chess team returned to the Burrow, Molly put out a cake she had baked.

"How did you know I was going to win Mum?" Ginny asked as she licked her lips.

Molly smiled, "You always win, Ginny."

Everyone laughed. Hermione and John took a piece of cake and sat down at the table.

"Where did Louis go?" Hermione asked, just noticing that he hadn't come into the kitchen.

"I don't know," answered Molly. "But, let's save a piece of cake for him."

Just as Molly sat down, Louis came into the kitchen holding a chess board. He placed it on the table in front of Ginny.

Louis stood in front of the table and said, "I want to make an announcement. First, congratulations to Ginny, zee best chess player I know." Ginny nodded in appreciation. "Second, I want to thank Mrs. Weasley for letting me stay with you." He looked Ginny in the eye. "Finally, Ginny, I know zat I never do zee right thing or say zee right thing. And I know zat I said to just be friends, but I love you, so I will ask you one last time. Ginny, marry me and I will take care of you forever. If you say yes, I will be zee happiest man in zee world."

Ginny was so stunned at Louis' announcement that she didn't know what to say. "Louis, I…I mean—"

Louis smiled, "Eez it a checkmate?" He pointed to the chess board. In place of the King, was a small black box; it opened up to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.

Ginny smiled. "Checkmate."

Louis grabbed Ginny and hugged her with all his might.

x x x

Over the next two weeks, Ginny tried to forget everything that had occurred prior to Louis' proposal. She concentrated on planning Sarah and Harry's wedding, without any distractions, and becoming partners with Laura Graham at LG Weddings Inc.

Molly was also was planning a wedding. She altered her wedding dress so that it would fit Ginny beautifully. She also planned for a small reception at the Burrow, the day Arthur and Ron arrived home.

x x x

On the day of Sarah and Harry's wedding, Ginny stood at the entrance of Diagon Park, directing the workers where to go.

"The tent is where the food should be prepared," she called to a caterer that passed by. "We need more roses out in the reception tent," she ordered to one of the workers.

Everything was running perfectly. Ginny turned around to see Harry walking up the pathway towards her. He looked fantastic in his navy-blue robes. This was the first time she had seen him since that night. Before he reached her, she Apparated away to where Sarah was getting ready.

Ginny walked into the room where Sarah was standing, looking at herself in the mirror.

"You look picturesque," the mirror told Sarah.

"You do look great," Ginny agreed.

Sarah turned around. "What would I have done without you?" she gave Ginny a hug.

"If everything's alright it here, I'm going to go check the guests. I left Lavender alone without the checklist." Ginny walked out of room and out into the park.

After Ginny left, Sarah turned back around towards the mirror. She looked very nervous. As Sarah flattened her silk white gown, she noticed Harry's reflection in the mirror.

She whipped around to face him. "What are you doing here?" she asked nervously. "You know that it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding."

Harry smiled. "You look brilliant."

"Harry, this isn't funny. Get out of here, we're starting soon." She bit her lip anxiously.

"Let's take a walk," Harry held out her hand for her to take it.

Sarah looked at him like he was out of his mind. "A walk!"

He nodded. "Come with me."

x x x

On the other side of the park, Lavender and Ginny were having a discussion that was not making Lavender very happy.

"No, no, no. What are you talking about? You can not leave me here all alone!" Lavender said, about to have a nervous breakdown.

Ginny tried to calm her down. "Everything is going to be fine. Just breathe."

Lavender shook her head furiously. "No! You can't do this!"

"The entire commission is yours," Ginny offered.

Lavender looked shocked and confused. "That's like a million Galleons!"

Ginny chuckled slightly. "It's not exactly that much, but it is a lot."

Lavender put her hand to head. "I am completely confused. Why are you doing this now?"

Ginny shrugged. "There's just somewhere I have to be." And with that, she Disapparated.

x x x

Harry and Sarah stood on a beautiful white bridge, overlooking a lake. Sarah began walking back to the tents. The look in Harry's eyes was making her uneasy.

"Harry, we can talk after the wedding." She motioned for him to follow her.

But Harry grabbed her hand. "Wait, why do you want to marry me?"

Sarah was on the verge of tears. "What!"

"That's just a question I need answered," Harry answered calmly.

Sarah tried to hold in her tears. "Harry, you're scaring me. Where is this going?"

"Why do you want to marry me?" he repeated.

"Are you joking!" Sarah cried. "Are you joking! Please be joking. You're trying to break up with me on the day of my wedding!" She marched off the bridge away from Harry.

"Sarah, I'm not trying to break up with you," Harry called as he ran after her.

"This is not happening!"

"Sarah!" He caught up to her and tried to hold her hand.

"Don't touch me you self-centered bastard!" She pulled her hand away quickly.

"Listen," he said, firmly. "The reasons we were together in France aren't good enough anymore. We're different people now. I think you know that." He looked her straight in the eye. "If you truly love me, I'll go back into that white tent and we'll get married."

Sarah couldn't make up her mind. After a minute, she shook her head. "No, I don't want to get married." She looked at Harry remorsefully "But what about all the guests?"

Harry chortled. "We don't even know half the people there."

x x x

While all of this excitement was going on at Harry and Sarah's wedding, Ginny was at the Ministry of Magic, getting dressed in her wedding gown. She was about to marry Louis.

x x x

Sarah and Harry sat on a bench by the lake. "How did we let it get this far?" she asked bewildered.

Harry shrugged. "I don't know," he answered honestly.

Sarah sighed. "What are we going to do now?"

Harry took her hand as they walked back towards the tents. "Whatever we want," he replied.

Harry and Sarah walked to the park manager's office. He helped Sarah get into the fireplace, gave her a kiss, and she Flooed away.

As Sarah disappeared into the embers, Lavender ran in shouting. "Was that the bride!" she exclaimed startled.

Harry smiled. "Yes, it was."

"Is she coming back?" she asked hopefully.

Harry turned towards Lavender. "Nope," he said simply.

Lavender began hyperventilating. "I am going to kill Ginny for leaving me here all alone!" she shouted angrily.

Harry came out of his daze. "What do you mean Ginny's gone?" he asked nervously.

Lavender groaned. "I mean, Ginny left me here all alone to go get married at the Ministry of Magic!"

Harry looked shocked. "Married! Gi-- Ginny's getting married!"

Lavender nodded annoyed. "Yeah, married," she said, exasperated. "That's why Hermione's not here and Mrs. Weasley, and Ron, and—where are you going!"

Harry grabbed a handful of Floo Powder and stepped into the fireplace.

"You're supposed to be getting married!" Lavender shouted over Harry's yelling 'Ministry of Magic!', and disappearing into the flames.

"This is perfect," Lavender said to herself sarcastically.

x x x

"You look beautiful," Hermione told Ginny.

She stood in front of a mirror in a gorgeous, white wedding gown, covered in crystals on the bodice.

"Thanks," Ginny answered.

x x x

In another part of the Ministry of Magic, Harry fell out of a fireplace and onto the floor. He looked around, recognizing it as the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts floor.

"!" he exclaimed. "What floor do people get married on?" He called to a worker sitting at a desk.

"Level eight," he answered. "But the elevator's broken; you'll have to use the stairs."

Harry took a running leap out of the door and headed for the stairs.

x x x

A judge had begun the ceremony on level eight. Ginny and Louis stood before him, along with Hermione, Molly, and John, as witnesses.

"We are gathered here together…"

"Anyone who objects to this marriage must speak now or forever hold their peace…"

Each of the guests looked at each other anxiously.

"No!" Molly finally exclaimed.

"Thank Merlin!" Hermione sighed.

"I object too!" cried John.

Ginny looked around bewildered. "What's going on?"

Molly took Ginny aside to talk. "Ginny, this is not what you want. You're father and brothers are not even here, they got delayed in Australia. This is what I want, or what I wanted."

Ginny shook her head. "I love you, Mum. But, you're right, love isn't perfect, that's not reality. Louis is a good man. Don't worry; I know what I'm doing." She walked back over to Louis and smiled.

x x x

By the time Harry reached the eighth floor, no one was there. He sighed; he was too late. Ginny was married and they were gone. He walked back down all eight flights of stairs and out the doors of the Ministry. When he made his way outside, a surprise awaited him. Standing on the street was Molly, Hermione, John Lovegood, and Louis.

"Harry!" they all exclaimed.

He ran over to them. "Where's Ginny?" he asked, afraid of the answer.

"Harry, what are you doing here?" Molly inquired, looking stunned.

"Zis eez 'arry Potter," Louis smiled.

Harry turned toward Molly. "Mrs. Weasley, I'm in love with Ginny," he announced.

"What!" Molly exclaimed, taken aback

"What about Sarah?" asked Louis.

Harry grinned. "Sarah and I didn't get married."

Hermione gasped, with a hint of a smile. "That's been happening a lot today."

Harry wheeled around; "Wait," he asked optimistically. "Ginny didn't get married?"

Louis shook his head. "No, she loves you 'arry. I am not zee one."

Harry laughed with glee. "You didn't get married?" he asked again. He had to make sure it was true; he didn't want to get his hopes up too high, although a bubble of joy was all ready floating up his body.

Louis shrugged. "She loves you 'arry. You are 'er true love."

"Wait!" Molly interrupted. "Do you mean to tell me that you love Ginny and she loves you, but neither one of you got married today?"

"Yes," Harry replied happily. He couldn't believe Ginny hadn't gotten married; he was ecstatic.

"What are you waiting for, Harry?" Hermione exclaimed merrily. "Go find her!"

"Where is she?" he asked.

"At Hogsmede Park," answered John.

"Thanks!" Harry whipped out his wand and Disapperated to Hogsmede Park.

x x x

Ginny sat on the log, still in her wedding dress, throwing Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Beans on the ground. She kept only the red ones in her hand.

Harry walked up behind her and smiled. "Why do you only eat the red ones?" he asked softly.

Ginny turned around, almost crying. "Someone once told me," she sighed, "that red is the only color that has all good flavors. I guess it kind of stuck."

Harry sat down besides Ginny. "You stuck with me," he chuckled.

"Where's Sarah?" Ginny asked curiously.

"Probably on our Honeymoon by now," Harry looked at Ginny, who tilted her head inquiringly. "We didn't get married."

"Because…" she asked with anticipation.

"Because we don't love each other." Harry touched Ginny's cheek, "I love you," he whispered. "And I…"

Ginny smiled. "And you what?"

Harry moved closer to her, until their noses almost touched. "And I want to kiss you," he mumbled, just before he closed the tiny gap between them and let his lips meet hers.

x x x

Over at Diagon Park, Ron and Arthur walked over to a very upset Lavender.

Ron looked around very confused. Everything was set up for a wedding, but there was not bride or groom in sight.

"Lavender?" he called. "Where's Harry?"

A/N: So that's it! I hoped you enjoyed the story. Please read and review for one last time!