𝙿𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚔𝚒𝚗 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 - 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑦 | ✔︎

Chapter 62

Adrian Black had legally changed his name on the 24th of December 1996, on the morning of his best friend and sister's wedding. He had walked into the Ministry, arm in arm with Natasha, Sirius and Aurelia, and had signed off on the many papers, before finally walking out free.

To people that didn't know the family, you would have thought the boy fit right in, possibly the elder brother, or even a twin to Natasha. His brown hair was right in between that of Aurelia's and Sirius', and it had now grown to his shoulders, almost like a curtain.

The only difference were his eyes, whose colour was an immaculate green. They held the same amount of pain as Sirius and Aurelia's did, and creased at the end like Natasha's, but his striking eyes were what set him apart.

As Molly and Andromeda set up the tent at the Burrow, Adrian proudly hung his new papers up on his bedroom wall, framed and surrounded by lights. He finally felt at peace, not having to conform to his birth parents' ways, able to freely express himself.

"Hey Adrian! We gotta go, I've got to be walking down the aisle in two hours!" Natasha called out, and she popped her head into his room, her hair stacked with curlers and some toast hanging in her hand.

"I'm ready to go. I just wanted to make sure it was framed properly," Adrian said with a grin, before turning to Natasha. "MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED TODAY!"

Natasha laughed as Adrian scooped her into his arms, running around the house. He acted as though she weighed nothing, and danced for a few seconds before setting her down, steadying himself.

"Right. Shall we?" Adrian paused, and he offered his elbow to Natasha, who graciously accepted. He apparated to the Burrow, and the two quickly landed outside, suddenly in a flurry of people.

Molly was directing Fred, Charlie and Bill with her wand aimed at them, telling them to move the tables and chairs over to the tent. Ginny and Hermione were in a heated discussion as Fleur absentmindedly picked at the grass, her hair shining like a diamond in the winter sun.

Aurelia was mid-discussion with Remus, when she noticed her children standing amongst the chaos. "Natasha! Adrian! Get inside!" she yelled out, and the two hurried over, running inside the house and up to the first floor, where Tonks was already getting ready, Grace and Angelina chatting eagerly in their bridesmaid dresses.

"Come on, both of you get into your dresses now, so I can get some lovely pictures and get your hair done," Aurelia ordered, clapping her hands. Two changing shades appeared and positioned themselves by the wall, with Tonks and Natasha entering one each.

The two girls had decided on completely different dresses, with Tonks deciding on a full-sleeve cream fishtail, whilst Natasha had decided for a bigger dress with capped sleeves and a train. Natasha's bouquet consisted of wildflowers, whilst Tonks had rainbow roses, with a single sprig of rosemary; an inside joke between her and Remus.

"Alright, I think I'm ready," the girls said at the same time, and they both laughed before stepping out of the shades, their faces nervous, and their lips tucked between their teeth.

"Oh my," Aurelia breathed, tears springing to her eyes. Natasha sniffled, before laughing, hurriedly wiping her face.

"Mum, you're going to make me tear up," she cried, a few single tears lolling down her tanned cheek. Andromeda had just entered the room, and almost like a chain reaction, she too had started to cry, as Tonks grinned.

"We look like princesses," she sighed happily, clasping her hands together. Grace looked down, smiling at her feet with a shake of her head. She could remember only a couple of years back when Tonks was fawning over Remus, acting as if there were no other man in her life even close to him.

And she was right.

"Right, save the tears for the aisle mothers. We need hair and makeup down now, so I can finally get some pictures in with my sister before dad gives her away!" Adrian ordered, and everyone jostled around on the small floor, readying themselves for the day.

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Music was gently playing outside as Ted Tonks and Sirius Black held their elbows out for their daughters, smiling down at them dotingly. Sirius had promised himself to not cry, but just looking down at Natasha made him realise just how much of her life he had missed out on.

Never again would she board the train to Hogwarts for the first time, that would now be bestowed upon her own children, which Sirius was determined to see off, even if it embarrassed the living daylights out of his grandchildren.

Ted on the other hand was glad that someone had finally dug their way into his daughter's heart, calming her wild side, but not taming her. He knew she had struggled during her childhood with her abilities, and when Remus had entered the picture, her smiles had widened to her ears, confirming her love for him.

Ted wasn't concerned with the fact Remus was older, nor did he care that he was a werewolf. Ted being Ted was a man of very few words himself but knew there was a place and time for everything.

That time and place was now.

In the back garden of the Burrow.

Surrounded by the closet family members they had.

"It's time," Sirius said, and he hugged Natasha one last time, laughing at the sight of the wand in her hair. "You know your mother did the exact same thing on our wedding day? Granted, only James, Lily, Peter and Remus showed up, but she refused to wear a tiara."

"That sounds like mum," Natasha whispered, her voice wavering before steadying.

"Come on Pumpkin, I think there's someone outside ready to see you."

And ready they both were.

Remus and Fred stood either side of the aisle, dressed smartly in tuxes. Fred's was a deep blue, as tribute to his mother-in-law, whom he had lost a bet to a few months back, whilst Remus' was a simple maroon.

George had offered (or more like threatened) to be the officiator, and was dressed in a beanie, scarf and large, oversized blanket, much like Harry and Ron in the front row, who had dodged Molly's attempts at dressing them.

Ted and Nymphadora were the first to walk down the aisle, followed by Sirius and Natasha, and like they were on a timer, all of the women broke down in tears, as well as Charlie and Bill, who felt as if their sisters were being wed.

Oliver and Adrian were capturing photos from their spots, and Adrian managed to snap a picture of Sirius and Natasha as they laughed at George's outfit, forever creating a memory.

"Hurry up, I've got a business to run and food to eat," George said, and Natasha glared at him in a terrifying manner, instantly shutting him up. Sirius just shook his head, a smile still on his face, and it stayed there right up until he handed Natasha's hand over to Fred.

"I've been in Azkaban boy. Don't you forget that," he said quietly, shooting a wink Natasha's way before sitting down.

"Friends, family, things, we gather here today to celebrate the unions of Frederick Gideon Weasley and Natasha Lily Black, and Nymphadora Tonks and Remus John Lupin," George announced, as everyone took their seats.

"Both couples have gone through thick and thin to get to where they are now, and the love they share is so powerful, it's honestly sickening, and you guys need to get a room!" He directed this at Fred and Natasha who just shrugged as they gazed into each other's eyes, their faces getting closer and closer.

"Oi, if those lips join, I'm stripping," George threatened, immediately pulling the two apart.

"Mr Weasley, I'd like to make this woman here my wife, so if you would please hurry along," Remus asked politely, and George nodded, pulling on his mittens.

"Right, vows anybody?"