Love The Heartless

Chapter Twelve

May 16th, 1970

"Are you two ready? We need to catch the portkey to The Burrow." Aurora finished her makeup with a wave of her wand.
Aurora had chosen a simple long yellow dress, white flowers embroidered into the fabric, and matching yellow heels.
"Just waiting on Andromeda to finish her hair." Ted walked out of the bathroom attempting to tie his bowtie.

"C'mere, I'll show you how it's done." Aurora motioned for him to cross the room.
"These bloody things. I can't stand them." Ted sighed as Aurora expertly fixed the bowtie.
"You look handsome," Aurora smiled at the boy. "'Dromeda will want you to wear something like this for the wedding."
"Thank you. Bloody hell, I still can't believe she said yes."
"Are you mad? She's crazy over you. I had no doubt she'd say yes."

"Ready." Andromeda walked out and smoothed her lilac-colored dress. It came down to her knees and flowed with every move she made.

"You look beautiful, love." Ted smiled and took Andromeda's hand, kissing her knuckles.
"And you look handsome. You'll have to wear a suit like this for our wedding." Andromeda adjusted his bowtie.

"Told you. Now come on, we can't miss the portkey." Aurora held out her hand, Andromeda taking it, and Ted's hand in her other hand.

Aurora spun on the spot, disapperating from the apartment.

"Bloody hell, I'll never get used to side along." Ted groaned and held his stomach as they appeared in the middle of a field.
"Sorry, Ted. Side along with one is always a bit rough. Two is even rougher. The good news is you both will learn how to apparate in first term."
"Brilliant. Now where is this portkey?" Ted looked around.

"Think it's that manky old boot?" Andromeda asked, pointing a few feet off to the left.
"Only one way to find out," Aurora shrugged. "Grab on and hold tight kids."

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"Aurora! Andromeda! Ted! So good to see you!" Arthur Weasley strode over and greeted the group as they walked into a tent that had been placed in the field behind The Burrow.

"You too Arthur. You look brilliant." Aurora greeted him with a hug.
"Thank you, thank you. Just a bit longer and it'll be starting." Arthur fidgeted nervously.
"May I ask you a favor, Aurora?"

"Of course. Kids, why don't you two go grab us some seats. I'll be there in a moment."
Ted and Andromeda nodded, walking off.

"What's going on, Arthur?"
"Well," Arthur led her to the side. "It seems that the person who was to officiate the wedding has decided to not come."
"What? How can they just not show up?"
"It seems that they were on the other side." Arthur shook his head sadly.
"Bloody hell. What can I do?"

"Well... Molly and I agreed that we would ask if you would officiate today."
"Me?" Aurora squeaked.

"We would greatly appreciate it if you would. We both always cared about you greatly, and we would be honored."
"Of course, Arthur. I would be honored." Aurora smiled at the man.

"Brilliant! Come, I'll show you where we're to stand."

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Aurora stood at the end of the aisle, hands folded in front of her. Going over what she would say when the loving couple reached her side of the aisle.

Andromeda gave her a puzzled look, and Aurora just smiled as the music started.

Arthur walked down the aisle, standing to the side as Aurora nodded at him. His groomsmen followed shortly behind. Aurora recognized Bilius Weasley, who was a few years behind her in school. She also recognized the Prewett twins who winked simultaneously at her as they walked by.