I Love Plants {a Neville Longbottom story}

Serenity Longbottom

Three months post war

I looked in the mirror one last time. The last time I'd see myself as Serenity Locks.

"How on earth are you this pretty and 8 months pregnant? It's honestly the biggest mystery." Ginny says as she finishes my hair.
"If you think that is the biggest mystery then the past 7 years must have been such a breeze for you Gin." I reply.

Astoria and Luna giggle from behind me.
"There. The last button." Luna says rather relieved. Astoria and Luna high five each other.

I take a moment to appreciate my dress. It was a gorgeous white dress with lace detailing. It was covered in pearls and sparkles and looked like it was glowing when the light hit it just right.

I exhaled deeply.
"Not getting second thoughts are we?" Augusta exclaims from the doorway. I smile warmly at her and pull her into an embrace.
"Of course not, I'm just nervous." I explain. She holds me close and rubs my back in a comforting manner.

"What on earth do you have to be nervous about Serenity? Have you seen the way Neville looks at you? The prettiest Veela in the world could walk past him and he wouldn't look away from you!" Hermione exclaims loudly.

We all giggle at her exclamation and she laughs at herself as well.

"I don't think he doesn't love me, I just- I feel weird having happiness at a time like this. Ya know? It feels wrong." I explain.

Luna, Ginny, Astoria, and Hermione all pull me into a group hug.
"You can't punish yourself forever Serenity." Astoria says. The rest of the girls mumble and nod in agreement.

"Don't punish my grandson just because you are feeling sorry for yourself." Augusta says bluntly. All my bridesmaids look up to her and back at me in concern, but I just laugh in agreement.
"Okay Augusta, I won't." I reply with a proud smile.

She nods back at me and then claps her hands together loudly.
"Alright girls! Time to get started!" She proclaims.

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I watch as my Gran takes her seat. I don't do good in these types of situations, me standing front and center with everyone looking my way.
Thankfully everyone here was someone special to Serenity and I. Remus and Tonks smile and wave at little Teddy making his way down the aisle leading the bridesmaids and groomsmen.

The Weasleys take up most of the seats on my right side. I can see Percy nudging George and making an angry face at him. I can only assume he planned some sort of prank, and I honestly wouldn't have minded it much.

In the seats are also Hargrid, professor Sprout, Narcissa, professor Mcgonagall, my Uncle, Fluer, and many others. But two people I didn't recognize, there was an older woman and a young toddler sitting in a far corner. For a moment I was lost in thought but I was quickly brought back to the moment when Seamus and Luna approached the Alter.

Serenity wanted to get married in one place, and I couldn't convince her different. So here we are in the flower field behind my family cottage, I watch as Seamus and Luna split apart and take their places. Next is Ron and Hermione, then Dean and Astoria, and last Harry and Ginny. The music magically changes to a delicate tune.

My heart stops when I see her.

I already knew I was marrying the most beautiful woman in the world today but nothing could have prepared me for this moment right now. Everyone turns around at the same time to take a look at her. The "oos" and "ahhs" of our family and friends makes her giggle slightly.

Serenity then locks eyes with me. A warm smile grows on her face. I, for a moment, feel unworthy looking at her.

"I love you." I hear her say in my head, she hadn't done that in a long time. Strangely enough it's what I needed in that moment. We smile knowingly at each other as Draco escorts her to the end of the aisle.

Draco whispers something in her ear that makes her smile. Then he kisses her hands and takes a seat. Serenity then faces me and I take her hands in mine. Words are said at this point but we hardly hear anything.

The ceremony was so fast I barely noticed it was over. One minute I was staring at a beautiful woman, and the next I was kissing her as my wife. Everyone cheered as we kissed. When we finally parted I lifted Serenity into my arms and carried her back down the aisle.

"Aren't I heavy Nev?" She asks through giggles.
"Light as a feather!" I reply.

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Author's note:

Sorry for the short chapter! I hate author's notes but here I am to say this story is sadly coming to an end, don't worry!! There are a few more chapters I have for you guys and even more exciting news will come out of the epilogue!

Thank you to all who have read this far, again I'm not a writer so honestly I'm surprised anyone read this. To see people haven't just read this but also have shared it on Tik Tok and commented that it's their favorite fan fic makes my heart so big!! Thank you so much!! I love all of you!!