Sirius Black's Secret

Chapter 30-The Wedding

Draco led a reluctant Lillac down the aisle, she was maintaining a look of happiness in fear of punishment. When they reached the alter the minister spoke.

"Lillac Lupa Malfoy, please face Muscari Blaise Zabini and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.

These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.

These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.

These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family.

These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will comfort you in illness and hold you when fear or grief wrack your mind.

These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

Muscari Blaise Zabini, please hold Lillac Lupa Malfoy's hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.

These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.

These are the hands that will massage tension from your neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day.

These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.

These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick or console you when you are grieving.

They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.

These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.

God, bless these hands that you see before you this day. May they always be held by one another. Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in your grace, rich in caring, and devoted to reaching for your perfection. May Muscari Blaise Zabini and Lillac Lupa Malfoy see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.

We ask this in your name, Amen"

Once the vows and rings were exchanged, Muscari kissed her and held her hand. The pureblood families in attendance stood up and applauded. They all moved from the manor's chapel to the ballroom where the couple had their first dance. Many were happy as this was the start of a new generation of purebloods. Others disapproved as their children were closer in age to either of the pair and felt like they should have been the choice. Lillac rarely left her husband's side that night, much to Draco's pleasure. She did, however, speak to the family of Draco's first late wife: Astoria Greengrass.

"Lord and Lady Nott, I'm glad you could join us." Lillac thanked the pair when she approached them.

"Thank you Heiress Zabini. If I may ask, why did your father choose Heir Zabini to wed you." Theodore Nott asked

"My father wanted me to marry the child of his close friends and someone older so I could gain status to renew our family name." Lillac relayed the line Draco had drilled into her and Muscari before the wedding guests arrived.

"I see, it was a shame you could not marry my son." Lord Nott commented

"Theodore, do you not think it may have been to stop the Greengrass and Malfoy lines crossing again in the same generation. Draco may not be ready to see my family again, not after how he lost my younger sister." Daphne corrected her husband yet not embarrassing him in front of all the respectable families.

"I believe you may be correct my dear, I trust you will keep Heiress Zabini company while I speak to her father," Theodore said and left, leaving Daphne and Lillac to converse. Blaise eventually interrupted the pair to ask his daughter-in-law to dance, to which she agreed.

"So, how does it feel to be Mrs Zabini." Blaise began

"I'm not sure, if I was, to be honest sir, I'm still in shock," Lillac confessed

"There's no need to call me sir, we're family now. Call me Blaise." He corrected, Lillac was confused. Draco had raised her to address everyone except her mother and siblings formally. "It is perfectly fine to still be in shock, it took a few hours for me to realise that I was married and I was seventeen. You're only eleven, it's going to take you a while to get used to it but feel free to come to me or Pansy for advice. I know Pansy will be more than prepared to give you advice seeing as you don't have a maternal figure."

"Thank you but I do have ma bonne-maman who has offered me advice as mon grand-père is six years older than her," Lillac told him as they danced slowly to the beat

"I'm afraid I must cut in Blaise." Draco interrupted

"Of course, she is your daughter," Blaise said, handing Lillac's hand to Draco

"I trust you enjoyed the wedding," Draco said

"I did."

"Will you be returning to your education?"

"I did not know, I will have to discuss it with Muscari. He will have the decision."

Draco was pleased with this answer, "As he should." Draco led her back to Muscari when the song finished. Muscari and Lillac left about an hour later to a manor that Blaise and Pansy had gifted them.