just for me ⚘ a Fred Weasley Fanfiction

93. the wedding

Standing behind the white, linen curtains that hid the bridal party from the wedding guests, Juniper felt like she was going to throw up, and it wasn't even her wedding. Her palms were sweating against the bouquet of Lilies in her hands, her knees where starting to wobble, and she had to look back over her shoulder at Ginny for support.
All four of the girls looked amazing. Ginny and Juniper in their matching gold dresses, their hair curled and flowing against their backs, bare from the cut of the dress. Fleur's sister, Gabrielle, was wearing a much more modest version of the dress, in the same gold silk, her hair pulled into pigtails. Fleur's dress was more beautiful than Juniper could have ever imagined, being both a Veela and French made her beauty and taste too powerful. It was a cream-white gown, her delicate shoulders exposed and her face covered by a thin veil. Her dad was standing proudly beside her, his chest puffed out, trying to hold back tears.
Slowly, the music began, signalling Gabrielle to walk out of the curtain. Juniper took a few extra deep breaths, convincing herself she wasn't about to be sick, and walked out on her cue. She stepped in time with the music, just as Fleur made her practise over and over again while she was stuck inside the Burrow. She had to remind herself to look up at the crowd of Fleur and Bill's family and friends, trying to smile as naturally as possible.
She made it halfway down the aisle before her eyes landed on Fred in the second row, immediately relaxing, all of her nerves disappearing like they never existed in the first place. She fought her giddy smile, forcing it to stay relaxed as he winked at her. She made it to the end of the aisle, flashing Bill a quick thumbs up before standing in her assigned spot, able to breathe as she watched Ginny walking down.
The music swelled and the entire room got to their feet, gasps and sighs echoing as Fleur stepped out with her father, capturing the attention of everyone in the room, Mrs. Weasley was already in tears. Everyone sat back down as Fleur reached Bill, both of their smiles wider than they could contain.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today..." The small wizard at the front of the room began, reading from his small book as Fleur and Bill's hands took each others, unable to keep their eyes off one another.

From the second she stepped out from behind the curtain, Fred was completely consumed by Juniper. He wouldn't have even noticed if the room faded to darkness or if everyone was screaming out his name. He couldn't even bring himself to look at Fleur as she glided down the aisle with her father, his gaze was locked on Juniper. Every step she took, every movement she made, was burned into his mind. He wasn't just watching her, he completely mesmerised and enchanted by her. Even as Bill and Fleur exchanged their vows, he was fully captured by the way Juniper's eyes welled with tears, her bottom lip trembling softly as she smiled, turning to Ginny to whisper as she wiped her eyes dry. She turned to make a goofy face at him quickly, sticking her tongue out as playful as ever, and his heart surged, after he reciprocated the face, of course.  It was like he was watching her through a lens, the most beautiful and radiant thing he had ever seen, even the tiniest gesture from her felt monumental. He couldn't resist, not that he'd ever want to. He was utterly enthralled by her, ever since he first saw her at Hogwarts, but watching her in a crowd full of his family, yet feeling they were the only two that mattered, reminded him just how much he loved her.
He couldn't believe someone that captivating and dazzling, was his. And the more he watched her, the more certain he was that he'd never love anyone the way he loved Juniper.

"...I declare you bonded for life!" The short wizard finished the ceremony, Bill sweeping Fleur into a romantic kiss, dipping her over his knee. George let out a whoop as the entire room cheered, clapping for the newlyweds. As Bill brought Fleur back up, she jumped into his arms, too overwhelmed by excitement and love to hide it, kissing his face all over.
The crowd slowly dispersed as the room transformed, a golden dancefloor spreading in the middle, tables and chairs lining the outside. One side of the room shimmered into transparency, showcasing the Weasley's Orchard and view of the countryside.
Juniper bounded across the room, leaping into Fred's arms with a kiss.