Author's Note: Dun, dun, dun! The Final Chapter!

Chapter 20

Ginny sat on a chair beside the bed Draco was laying in. It had been almost 8 hours now and she hadn't left his side even for one minute since they apparated away from Hogwarts. Her family often came in to see how she and Draco were doing and also to update Ginny on the post-war happenings. Harry and Hermione had told her that each and every death eater that Voldemort had managed to round up were in Azkaban now, including Pansy Parkinson, who, as Harry said, was found hiding in one of the empty classrooms.

Lucius Malfoy, however, was under house arrest for the moment while the Ministry deliberated his fate. They couldn't just send him to Azkaban. Not after everything he did to help them. Many were doubting his intentions; thinking that he only helped them because he knew that Dark Lord would indeed fall this time and that he would do anything to keep away from Azkaban. But unbeknownst to them, deep inside Lucius Malfoy, he knew he had actually really turned over a new leaf. He was also aware about the Order's doubts and he knew he couldn't do anything that would immediately change their minds about him.

Ginny curled her legs to her chest in her chair; feeling exhausted and very anxious. She was hungry and many times she resisted the urge to visit the restrooms. She just couldn't risk leaving his side for even a second. She wanted to be there when he awoke. She wanted him to awake to her and not anybody else. She just cared too much. Her eyelids were almost fluttering to a close, threatening to send her to a slumber when she heard the faint sound of the opening of the door. She jerked awake and looked behind her shoulder to see who had entered and when she saw Ron standing sheepishly at the half-opened door, she quickly straightened in her seat and smiled warmly at him.

"Hey, Gin," he said rather shyly and uncertain. "May I..." he hesitated a moment. "May I come in?" he blurted, his ears turning red.

"Of course, Ron," Ginny said, her tired but otherwise warm smile never leaving her face.

Ron stepped across the threshold and shut the door close quietly. He then turned and faced her.

"Ginny," Ron said, looking down at his shoes. Several seconds of silence passed and Ginny wondered if he was ever going to say something next. Thankfully, he did. He looked into her warm brown eyes. "I just want to apologize for being the huge prat that I am. I understand if you won't forgive me and if you're still mad at me because frankly if I were you, I wouldn't forgive me myself but it was just really difficult to accept that you and Draco were together but now I understand how much you love each other and I'm really, really-"

"Ron, please stop," Ginny said, standing up and approaching her brother. "A simple 'Sorry' would have sufficed," she said, smiling warm and brightly up at him.

Ron smiled. "I'm so sorry, Gin."

And with that, Ginny threw her arms around her big brother in a huge hug.

"I missed you, Ron," she said, sighing. She was more elated now that she had her big brother back. Ron opened his mouth to speak but when a moan was heard coming from the bed, the siblings qiuckly parted and looked questioningly and wide eyed at each other before Ginny was hit with the realisation and immediately rushed to Draco's side.

"Draco?" she called out to him in a whisper. "Draco? Are you awake? It's me, love. It's me, Ginny," Her voice was becoming louder and louder now as Draco's eyes under his eyelids moved dartingly, as if he was having a nightmare. He was moaning and groaning as if under pain and Ginny's eyes immediately was stung by tears threatening to fall.

"I'll call a healer," Ron said but Ginny did not hear him.

Draco's groans were getting louder and louder and his forehead was drenched with sweat, his breathing, ragged. Ginny repeatedly slapped his face gently, her cries becoming more and more frantic by the minute.

"Draco! Please wake up, Draco! Wake the bloody hell up!" Ginny said loudly, slapping his face more hardly now. She didn't care if she knew it hurt him just as long as he wakes up.

"Draco, wake up! If you leave me, I'll bloody die without you!" Ginny screamed frantically, pounding on his chest with his fists, sobbing loudly as the tears flowed down her face. "I love you, Draco!"

Those seemed to be the magic words because at that moment, Draco's eyes snapped open widely and he exhaled sharply as if he were out of breath for quite some time. He looked around him frantically and when his gaze rested on Ginny's face, he thought he was in heaven. He looked at the angelic face before him and gazed at her beautiful smile that showed love and most of all, relief.

"You gave me quite a scare there, Grey," she said softly.

Draco chuckled lightly. "I'm sorry, love," he said, squeezing her hand that held his tightly, his breathing more even now.

"Don't ever do that again," Ginny said as she leaned in closer and rested her head on his chest and he nuzzled the top of her head with his chin. Just then, Mrs. Weasley, the twins, Ron, Harry, Hermione, Cho and a healer scrambled outside the door of their room but when they saw the sight before them, they all sighed with elation, huge smiles plastered on their faces. It was a sight to behold really. Ginny's head on his chest and their arms around each other, sleeping contentedly in each other's arms. The healer grabbed the doorknob and as quietly as she could, she closed the door in front of them, turning to Ginny's friends and family with a glare that told them clearly not to disturb the couple. They nodded. They understood. And they accepted. Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley were made for each other. They were in love.

"You look amazing, Ginny!" Hermione squealed as she entered the bedroom and saw her best friend all dolled up for the most amazing ocassion they've all been preparing and waiting for. Cho soon arrived behind Hermione and Ginny saw her eyes widen and her jaw drop.

"Merlin, Ginny! Draco would be swept off his feet as soon as he sees you walking down that aisle!" Cho said brightly.

Ginny twirled in front of the huge mirror in front of her as she admired her reflection. Her gown flowing and twirling as she did. Her heart leapt for the thousandth time that day. Her manicured, dainty fingers trailed down the smooth silk of the material of her wedding gown, custom made by Madam Malkin herself. The slim, tube top bodice that extended mid-thigh was white and beaded with swarovski crystals. The skirt of the gown flowed, champagne coloured and was long and extended down to the floor. The train of her gown was long and trailed behind her as she moved. Her make up was done beautifully to complement her skin and features and her trademark fiery red hair fell curly from an elegant bun at the middle top of her head. She smiled. She was feeling very beautiful indeed.

"Are you ready, Gin? Most of your guests are here," Hermione said. Ginny smiled even more wider if that was even possible.

She wondered if this was really happening. If she wasn't just dreaming. This wasn't how Ginny pictured her wedding day. She always thought that she would feel nervous or jittery but right now, she couldn't feel anything else but extreme elation and happiness. She smiled, drinking in the feeling that this was right. She knew that this was right. She was marrying the man she loved the most in the whole wide world and he felt exactly the same for her.

"Definitely," she replied, with a ring of finality in her voice. Hermoine and Cho giggled giddy at their friend, feeling very happy for her. Ginny deserved the best and tonight, there was no doubt that she definitely had the best.

Ginny descended the massive, grand, marble staircase of the Malfoy Manor, her bridesmaids, Hermione and Cho, who were of course also looking very beautiful, followed behind her. They halted behind the white double doors that led to the Malfoy Garden. Ginny took a deep breath and after receving happy smiles from her friends, they opened the double doors and Ginny was immediately bathed by the warm, golden glow of the late afternoon sun.

Her father and mother came to her side. Her father taking his place at her right and her mother at her left. They both smiled warmly and proudly at their daughter. Her mother's eyes glistening with unshed tears of bittersweet joy. Her smile widened as she held her bouquet of roses with both hands at her navel and she looked at the people in front of her, gasping and whispering merry comments about how beautiful she looked. She looked beyond the guests and at the altar, there she saw, her prince charming, her only love, grinning widely as he gazed at her. He looked so handsome that Ginny's heart swelled with pride, knowing that many girls would kill to get him and that she was the one who had captured his heart and soul.

The playing of the wedding music brought her out of her reverie as she realized that her entourage had already begun the march down the aisle. She watched as Luna Lovegood walked down the aisle arm in arm with Neville. Followed by Cho and Harry. They were then followed by the Maid of Honor and the Best man, Hermione and Blaise Zabini. Bill and Fleur's daughter, Elise and Charlie and Katie Bell's daughter, Charie, showered her path with rose petals as flower girls. She took a deep breath, threw back her shoulders and smiled wider. She smiled at her parents and began her march down the aisle with her parents, keeping eye contact only with her soon-to-be husband. The guests sighed and murmured excitedly as they watched Ginny part with her parents and Arthur gave Ginny's hand to Draco, both smiling giddily at each other, the love and elation evident on both their faces.

The wedding ceremony had most amazing and romantic, capturing each and every guest's heart. Among the guests were Ginny and Draco's old friends from Hogwarts. Their professors were also there and a few of Draco's business partners were also there. The whole Weasley family was of course present and what added to more cause of celebration was that Draco's father, Lucius Malfoy, was also present and was now also a free man. Lucius never thought that he would feel happy and proud that his son was marrying a Weasley but right now, he didn't want him to marry any other. He was sure that Ginny was the right man for Draco. His perfect match and he never felt more prouder of his son.

The feast that followed added even more joy and happiness to the event. Sumptious food was served, music was provided by several bands that Draco had hired and everyone was enjoying, especially the newlyweds. Draco and Ginny ate together, feeding each other every now and then and giving each other soft and gentle kisses on the cheek and constantly holding hands. They entertained the guests together and didn't even feel an ounce of exhaustion. The twins even came up with the most amazing fireworks display.

Soon, the bouquet was tossed and guessed who caught it? Cho Chang! Who blushed profusely as Harry came up to her, knelt down on one knee and presented her a golden engangement band adorned with sparkling diamonds. Ginny gasped and she and Draco shared a look of happiness. To everyone's delight, Cho had screamed 'yes!' and everyone broke into cheers and applaud as the couple embraced.

Draco, thinking that now was the perfect time to leave now that everyone else was focused on Harry and Cho, grabbed Ginny's hand and pulled her and led her into the Manor.

"Draco, what are you doing?" Ginny asked, a wide grin plastered on her face.

"Why, sneaking my lovely wife into our house, of course!" Draco said, kissing the tip of her nose.

"Well do hurry up, love!" Ginny exclaimed as they ran to the stairs in a twirl of playful pulls and tugs at each other, grinning widely.

"Anything for you, my Mrs. Malfoy!" Draco said, sweeping her off her feet and carrying her as they ascended the grand staircase.

"Oh how I love the sound of that," Ginny murmured giddily as Draco claimed her lips in his for a deep, passionate kiss.

Author's Note: The End!!

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