=== July 30, 1996 ===
The big day had finally come for Neville and Hannah. The courtyard of Longbottom Manor has been spectacularly transformed, lengths of fabric held up by ivy are stretched from tree to tree. Flowers of every sort in perfect bloom accentuate the ground creating a path all the way to a clearing with rows of chairs and a pergola surrounded on three sides by rose bushes, also in full bloom.
Iris and Rose, dressed in matching light pink dresses, play among the chairs. While Hermione, in a coral pink dress, Rowena's grimoire in hand, is putting the finishing touches on the pergola. "Looking good," Harry says as he walks under the pergola with Neville by his side.
"Thank you." Hermione says as she looks at the two of them dressed in sky blue suits. "You're looking pretty good yourself." She says as she walks over to them and kisses Harry.
"I believe Harry was referring to the pergola." Neville says.
Harry can't help but grin as he responds. "Was I?"
Neville's response is interrupted by the crack of apparition announcing that the guests have started to arrive.
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Hermione looks out at the chairs, almost every single one is full. Though the majority of that is because the Minister of Magic insisteted on officiating and brought his security force. Honestly though that makes sense, with the attack on Neville and his parents in April, his wedding would be a logical place to strike.
Hermione turns and sees Fudge already in his spot in the center. To his right stands Neville with Harry and Ron behind him. Lavender stands way to Fudge's left with space for Hermione and Hannah.
"Iris! Rose!" Hermione calls, the toddlers stop playing and come to her side.
"Mama?" Rose asks.
"It's time for you two to go help Auntie Amanda like I told you." Hermione answers.
"Flowers?" Iris asks, excitedly
Hermione can't help but grin at her excitement. "That's right, flowers."
"Over here girls!" Amanda shouts from the Manor and the toddlers quickly head towards her. Hermione goes and takes her space by Lavender.
After a few minutes Hannah comes out of the Manor, dressed in an elegant white dress, complete with a veil. She walks up the path between the flowers,
Rose and Iris follow behind Hannah, the toddlers each have one hand on a basket they are carrying between them. As they walk they reach into the basket and pull out a handful of seeds, then toss them on the ground. As they walk past the seeds then sprout filling the path with flowers.
When they reach the pergola, Shannon allows Hannah to pass but stops the twins. "Good job you two." She says.
"Flowers done?" Iris asks.
"That's right. Now let's go sit." Sharron says as she takes their hands and leads them to the nearby empty seats then sits with them.
Hannah continues to the altar and stands in her spot. "Today we are gathered to witness the union between Neville Longbottom and Hannah Sprout." Fudge says. "If there is anyone here who wishes to speak against their union, speak now."
"I object!" A woman's voice yells from outside the courtyard drawing everyone's attention in that direction. They all see a robust woman dressed in wizarding robes walking their way followed by a man equally as robust, then the similarly shaped Vincent Crabbe. Another individual follows just behind them, their robes concealing their features.
"Bloody hell." Hannah mutters under her breath.
"Who are you ma'am?" Fudge asks.
"My name is Margaret Crabbe nee Abbott " She answers.
Sprout gets out of her chair and marches to the Crabbes and stands in front of them. "The courts deemed my adoption of Hannah legal, you need to leave."
"Anyone has the right to object, right Minister?" Margaret asks looking at Fudge.
"State your objection." Fudge says.
Margaret nods. "I object to her marrying a blood traitor."
"Your objection only holds weight amongst the sacred 28." Fudge says.
"The Abbotts are among the sacred 28." Margaret grins. "So I brought along another member of the sacred 28 for her to marry instead."
Upon that the figure removes his over robe, revealing Theodore Nott, dressed in formal robes. "I am prepared to wed Hannah Abbott to continue the sacred 28." He says.
Fudge looks unsure what to say until Hannah speaks up. "My name is Hannah Sprout, blood adopted daughter of Pomona Sprout."
"And Sprout is not on your precious list for the sacred 28, is it?" Sprout asks.
"And since you have already branded us blood traitors, you shouldn't have any complaints about us marrying outside that list." Neville says.
"You've spoken your piece, now leave." Sprout says.
Disgruntled, Margaret turns around and leaves, the others follow her. Sprout goes back to her seat. "I think you can continue now."
Fudge nods. "I am told that they made their vows to each other in private, so do we have the rings?"
Harry and Hermione hand the rings to Neville Hannah. As Neville puts the ring on Hannah's hand he says. "With this ring I seal our bond, now and forever."
Next as Hannah puts the ring on Neville's hand she says. "With this ring I seal our bond, now and forever."
"I now pronounce you bonded for life." Fudge says. Neville and Hannah kiss passionately, and everyone claps.
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Hermione sits down on one of the couches in the sitting room. "Hey, how are you holding up?" Hannah asks as she and Neville join her in the room.
"It's your big day, you shouldn't worry about me." Hermione says.
"What kind of friend would that make me?" Hannah asks.
Hermione nods. "I'm good. This is exactly what I needed."
"Then you won't mind taking these two back." Amanda says from behind her.
The next thing Hermione knows she's got two energetic toddlers in her lap. She hugs them both tight. "You two were so good today."
"There's my girls." Harry says as he sits next to Hermione and their daughters.
"Daddy!" Iris and Rose say in unison as they move from Hermione to him.
A camera flash draws their attention to Colin. "Don't worry, I'll get you a copy of that." He says.
"I appreciate it." Harry says.
"Iris! Rose!" A little voice says and both girls look and see Magnus dressed in wizarding robes.
"Magnus!" The twins say before jumping off Harry and hugging Magnus.
"Why don't you three go play?" Malachi suggests holding out a ball. Iris quickly grabs the ball and the three of them toddle off.
"Where's Cheshire?" Harry asks.
"On the hunt for an artifact." Malachi answers.
"You didn't go with her?" Hermione asks, surprised.
"We decided that it would be better for Magnus for us to stay here, especially since there's a good chance Cheshire won't be back before the new school year." Malachi explains. "Dumbledore was happy to have me sign up as the Ancient Runes professor for the coming year."
"Hopefully we'll have the required O.W.L.s." Harry says.
"You two had better." Malachi teases. "I'll accept Exceeds Expectations."
"Nice to know." Hermione says.
Malachi nods. "I should collect my kid and head home." He says as heads the direction the kids had gone.
"We should probably do the same." Hermione says.
"Good idea." Harry says as they both get up.
"Thank you for everything." Hannah says.
"You did a lot of the work." Hermione says.
"I couldn't have done any of it without your planning." Hannah says.
"Hey," Malachi says quietly. "Come look at this." He motions for the others to follow him. They all go to the other room. In it they find all three children asleep on the floor. Magnus lays on his back while Rose and Iris are on their sides using him as a pillow.
"Quick, go find Colin." Hermione whispers.
Harry rushes out to do that. "They look so peaceful." She mutters.
"Like angels." Malachi says.
"Move aside." Harry says as Colin comes behind him and snaps a picture. "Thanks Colin, I owe you."
"I'll hold you to that." Colin says then heads off.