"What do I care how he looks? I am good-looking enough for both of us, I theenk! All these scars show is zat my husband is brave!"
- Fleur Delacour, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 29
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a go...
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Imogen was helped out of the car, Polly and Ada carrying the train as they quickly made their way up the stairs, people had been pushed away from the street, not allowing anyone know just exactly what they were doing, many were scared that the Shelby brothers were defiantly planning something, but it was simply a wedding. Tommy and Imogen's wedding. Stepping inside the first door, Ada, and Polly fixed Imogen's train before kissing her on the cheek and making their way to the doors.
Imogen gripped her father's arm tighter as she felt some tears fill her eyes. "You okay little one?" Marcus asked his daughter seeing the tears in her eyes.
Imogen looked at her father. "You know who I really am," she whispered to him, none of the Shelby family knew that part of Imogen's world, how she wasn't born in their time, but the future. "I always believed then, that I would never fall in love with anyone, that I would be alone forever, and now, now I have all of you, a family, and a man I truly and deeply love, that I can't help but cry with happiness." She stated, a little tear slipping down her face. "And I always thought that if I did magically find someone, I would have to walk alone, but I have you papa, I have you." She chocked, holding back a sob.
Marcus quickly wiped his own tears away, "you are a miracle in our lives Imogen, and your mother and I, we love you with everything we have." Marcus said kissing her forehead, "now lets get you to the man who stole your heart." He chuckled as the two walked to the doors, just standing off to the side.
Polly quickly signaled to the pianist, the soft melody soon filled the Church hall, everyone stood, turning to face the doors, waiting for the bride to appear. Ada was the first to walk out from behind the door, dressed in a light green dress, and low set heels she practically skipped down the row, a bright smile on her face, she was excited for her big brother to marry. And she loved that it was Imogen he had chosen, for she knew in her heart that they were meant to be. Polly was next to go seeing as she was Imogen's maid of honour. Polly walked down the aisle with her head held high, smiling at her nephew, she stopped in front of Tommy and leaned forward. "Your mother would be so proud of you." She whispered.
Tommy smiled at his aunt and whispered a quick thank you, as the song changed, looking up he froze as Imogen, his Lily walked down the aisle. He's eyes widened as he saw her, his eyes only on her. With her dark black hair cascading down her back, her crown resting atop the dark curls, her beautiful white dress, a grin stretching across her face, and her emerald eyes sparkling, she was radiant, she was an angel. "My Lily, my Enchantress." He whispered to himself.
When Imogen and Marcus finally made their way to Tommy the two men nodded to each other in greeting. Marcus felt relaxed as he saw the look in the young mans eyes, true love, he glanced at his wife, and smiled even more as he knew he had worn that look before in his eyes, for his wife. And here they were still happily married and with three children they adored.
The priest was stood in front of the three a smile on his face as he begun the ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Thomas Michael Shelby and Imogen Lillian Solace in matrimony, which is commended to be honourable among all men; and therefore is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
Smiles filled the room as Marcus looked at the priest with a smile on his face. "Who gives this woman to be wedded to this man?" The old man dressed in his priest robs asked.
"Myself and her family." Marcus answered, his smile brighter. The old man nodded as Marcus passed Imogen to Tommy, the two's hand instantly gripping the others tightly. Marcus smiled seeing the love in their eyes. Now stepping down the stairs he went to sit beside his wife, with Lucian, Elijah, and Atticus beside Marlena.
"Dear family and friends, we have gathered here together to witness Imogen and Thomas, as they exchange their vows of marriage. We rejoice with them in their delight of finding love with each other and support their decision to commit themselves to a lifelong relationship. Marriage is like an umbrella that covers and protects love. As 1 Corinthians 13 says, we learn that love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful; it is not irritable or resentful, nor arrogant or rude. Love does not seek self, nor does it rejoice in the wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears and believes in all things. Love hopes in all things endure all things and love has no end." The priest preached; the church was silent as the couple continued to stare into each other's eyes. "Thomas, you may begin with your vows."
"Imogen, I see these vows not as promises but as privileges: I get to laugh with you and cry with you; care for you and share with you. I get to run with you and walk with you; build with you and live with you. I get to raise a family with you; I get to be the man you will always have by your side." Tommy started smiling brightly as Imogen's cheeks turned a soft pink. Her eyes sparkling as he stared into the brightest emerald's he'd ever seen. "I get to have you be the person I spend the rest of my life with. I get to be there for you and support you. I get to raise a family with you, I get to be the one who will love you forever. I don't have to honour and cherish you – I get to honour and cherish you, because you are who I love the most. And I would do anything to see you smile every day."
"And now Imogen will read us her vows." The old man said smiling at the couple.
"When you trip over love, it is easy to get up. But when you fall in love, it is impossible to stand again." Imogen whispered smiling softly as she stared into Tommy's eyes. His blue eyes holding a slight tear. "Tommy, today we begin our lives together with not just us but our families by our sides, and a family in our future." Imogen started again before wiping a stray tear away. "I promise before our families and our friends to be your faithful wife. I choose to live with you, as your lover, companion, and friend, loving you when life is peaceful, and when it is painful, during our successes, and during our failures, supported by your strengths, and accepting your weaknesses." Imogen continued, a slight sniffle coming from her as she held her tears back as much as possible. "I will honour your goals and dreams, trying always, to encourage your fulfillment. I will strive to be honest, and open with you, sharing my thoughts, and my life with you. I promise to love and cherish you from this day forward. I promise to be with you always."
The room was now filled with tears, Polly all but sobbing as she looked at the loving couple. "With these vows spoken, these rings represent the vows and promises you've willingly exchanged. They reflect the commitment those words inspire and all your hopes and dreams for the future." Their priest stated as a young Elijah and young Finn stepped forward.
Tommy taking the ring from Elijah. "Thomas please repeat after me. 'Imogen take this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. I'll be your faithful partner forevermore.'" The priest said slowly so the pair would recall the words.
"Imogen take this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. I'll be your faithful partner forevermore." Tommy repeated as he slipped the simple silver band onto her ring finger it connecting with the engagement ring. Imogen smiled as she felt the cool metal warm against skin.
"Imogen please repeat after me. 'Thomas, take this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. I'll be your faithful partner forevermore.'" He repeated to her now Imogen took Tommy's ring from Finn.
"Thomas, take this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. I'll be your faithful partner forevermore." Imogen whispered as she smiled slipping his ring onto his ring finger.
"May you have many joys and be the light of each other's days. May all that you are, always be in love; And may all that is love, always be in you. May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges that life brings your way make your marriage grow stronger. May you always be each other's best friend and greatest love... By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Their priest called out clapping as he stepped away from the bride and groom.
Tommy was quick to capture Imogen's lips in a passionate kiss. Everyone around them cheering happily. Now resting his forehead on hers Tommy whispered. "I love you, Mrs. Shelby. My wife. My Lily. My Queen."
Imogen grinned as she pecked him on the lips. "I love you too, Mr. Shelby. My husband. My King." She whispered back as they turned to everyone. The two held hands tightly as they walked down the aisle laughing as everyone threw flowers into the air.
This was the start of a new story. A start to their new chapter.
