The Final Touch

Epilogue

There was a cheerful atmosphere in the great ballroom. There were Death Eaters (this time without masks and in dresses and suits instead of black coats) and close friends of the family. Everyone was waiting for the bride. The groom has already appeared, in a newly bought, expensive, black suit. Narcissa greeted him with a hug.

"Thank you again for saving my daughter, Barty"

"It's nothing, Mrs. Malfoy"

"Do you already know why what hold the rest on that fateful day?"

"Yes. Vampires. They entered their territory and had to fight them, because they wanted to bite into their necks"

"Damn vampires ... Lucius knows one vampire well. He will explain it with her. I think it's time to stand in front of the altar. The bride should come at any time"

Nervous anticipation filled the room. Barty walked to the altar, passing his father, who was staring at him coldly. However, his mother smiled as she wiped away tears of happiness.

Melanie appeared. She was dressed in a beautiful wedding dress, her father was standing next to her, holding her arm. Music rang out. The bride and her father slowly approached the altar, passing smiling people on the way.

Finally she stood in front of Barty, next to them was an employee of the Organization of Magical Marriages.

"We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Melanie Malfoy and Bartemius Crouch Jr. If anyone has anything against this marriage, let him speak or be silent forever"

Although Melanie was concerned that some of Barty's ex-girlfriend would show up at this point and would have something against their marriage, nothing like this happened.

"I solemnly swear to help you love life

lovingly embrace you

and be patient in love.

Speak when words are needed and keep silence when not needed.

Respect your opinion about the cake.

Warm yourself with your heart and always call it home.

I solemnly swear to love you madly

in every form.

Now and always.

I promise to remember

that such love happens once in a lifetime

And always know deep down

that ... whatever doesn't keep us apart,

we will find a way to each other.

Do you take each other forever?" *

"Yes," Melanie whispered.

"Yes" Barty whispered.

"As a sign of your love, exchange these wedding rings"

Barty gently placed the gold ring on Melanie's ring finger, and she did the same.

"You can kiss"

Barty touched Melanie's cheek and placed a kiss on her lips.

The audience went mad with joy. Melanie noticed that both of her parents were crying with happiness, just like Barty's mother.

Now there was only them. Happy and inseparable. Forever.

END OF PART ONE

* The marriage vow from the movie "The Vow"