Pansy's POV:

I really didn't care about the ceremony of my wedding.

Just the reception.

I smoothed out the nonexistent wrinkles in my wedding gown. It wasn't very grand or what people would have expected, but I loved it. It's bodice was covered in lace with a deep V, okay, that part was definitely me. But the bottom was a flowy chiffon instead of a tight fitting mermaid gown, or a grand dress with a billion foot long train.

My bridesmaids were in blue, and so was Astoria, my maid of honour. The only thing that distinguished her as my maid of honour was her dress colour, it was a slightly greener dress.

I looked over myself in the mirror. I looked perfect.

Five minutes 'til the wedding starts, I think frantically.

"Ready to get married, Pans?" Astoria asked me.

I giggled. "I don't have a choice, now, do I?"

Hermione huffed. "Welcome to the club."

We all laughed, poor Hermione. She was in a really awkward situation with Draco right now, but I knew it would be over soon.

"You know, Pansy, you look beautiful." Ginny complimented me.

I twirled around. "Obviously, I'm bloody perfect."

Blaise waltzed into the Bridal room and we all screeched.

"GET OUT!" I threw a rose at him and he caught it in his mouth.

"Nope." He handed the rose to Astoria, who immediately blushed. "Theo sends a gift."

Blaise hands me a box. I open it and see a beautiful heart-shaped hair pin. It was encrusted with emeralds and the actual pin was silver, classic Slytherin love.

"It's beautiful..." I trail off, looking at the pin. I turned it over in my hands and placed it in my hair. My hair was in a half-up hair do. The portion of my hair that was down was curled elegantly and placed over my right shoulder. The half up potion was French braided into a heart around my head. I carefully placed the pin in the middle of the heart.

"Great, that's lovely, really it's beautiful, now GET OUT!" Lavender picked up Blaise (bridal style) and threw him out the door. She huffed and wiped dust off her dress. "Alright, the wedding starts in...GODRIC'S ARSE A MINUTE AGO!"

Luna shoves everybody out of the room just as the bridal march starts playing. My bridal party walks down the aisle.

The whole Great Hall was decorated in blue, Slytherin green, and silver. There was a green carpet, white seats, and blue flowers.

I finally look up to Theo, who looks like he's about to piss himself. He's wearing a blue suit with a green tie.

I stand up to the altar and go into a daze. This was it, I was getting married! I didn't really mind being married to Theo, but in general, I didn't want to be married. It was such a stupid law!

"And do you, Pansy Parkinson, take this man-"

Not wanting to hear the priests spiel, I interrupt him. "I DO!"

The crowd laughed and some people wiped their eyes from their tears. Theo laughed and covered it up with a small cough. I looked at him in the eyes and my heart swelled. I'm getting married to Theodore Nott, who ever would have thought? Oh! That rhymed. I could be a poet-

"You may kiss the bride." The priest slammed his book shut and everybody watched as Theo took my face in his hands. My breath hitched, Now or never, idiot!

I lean in and touched my lips to his. I feel electricity shoo through my spine and I tangle my hands in his hair. He puts his hands on my waist and moves his lips against mine.

I pull away as the crowd stands up and cheers. "Later, silly!"

Theo pouts my only kisses my cheek. "Of course, my beautiful wife." He puts his arm around my waist and walks down the aisle with me.

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I sigh to myself.

Married! I'm...MARRIED! I hope I have a proper wedding night, he's really good in-

"PANSY MY GOD GET IN HERE NOW!" Astoria drags me into the bridal room and my friends all rip my body off the dress, not caring about how many bruises they give me.

I snort but let them do what they do. I felt so...oddly happy and tingly inside. It was the weirdest emotions I had ever felt.

"GET THIS ON! NOW!" Ginny screeches. She shoves a strapless, dark green corset dress in my hands.

I look over it. I didn't remember choosing a reception dress, but I suppose my mother had intervened and gotten it for me.

"YOU'RE TAKING TO LONG!" Lavender rushes over and pulls the dress up my body. She scratches my stomach slightly, but I pay her no mind.

Sweet Slytherin, I'm married! M.A.R.R.I.E.D! To Theo!

"Nnnng!" I huff. She tightens the corset and I feel the oxygen escape my lungs.

This is going to be-

"Alright, let's go now!" Luna sings. "They must be waiting for us!"

I get dragged into the reception and it blows my mind. They had turned the area near the Black Lake into a beautiful venue. There was a large, white wedding tent. Inside, there was a podium, a large dance floor, a bar (I'll definitely be going there), and enough tables for everybody at Hogwarts to be there and more!

Well actually, I suppose that made sense. It was Halloween, so Theo and I decided we would invite the whole school to our reception as an after-feast celebration. People were milling around, pulling pranks and eating sweets.

"There's my lovely bride!" A voice calls from behind me.

I run up to Theo and hug him. "And you are my stupid, areshole of a husband!"

He huffs. "I thought you loved me?" He teases.

"Mmmm." I hum as he rubs my back. "Nope."

He frowns, a real genuine frown. I look at him confused. "Nothing," He mumbles.

Feeling bad, I lean over his shoulder. "No really, what's wrong?" I hug his body tightly against mine.

"Nothing." He repeats.

I frown and give him a kiss on his lips. He moves his hands to my waist and I let out a small gasp. "Theo! Not here!" I scold him.

He laughs. "It's our wedding!"

"Reception! That means..drinks!" I pull him up and drag him to the bar.

"Will everybody please find a seat?" Astoria calls. "We're going to start dinner and speeches."

I clink my champagne glass against his. "I love you, Theo."

He gives me a wide grin. "I thought you didn't?"

I take a sip of champagne and sit in my seat. "I changed my mind."
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Hermione's POV:

Astoria was about to start her speech on how lovely of a friend Pansy was, and I couldn't help but feel a little sad.

They had everybody at Hogwarts there, granted, the students were only there for the candy and party, but they were surrounded by love. They had everybody they wanted there.

I take a large gulp from my tenth glass of wine. This stuff was good.

I sat next to Draco and Ginny at my table and angrily shove a piece of chicken in my mouth and sit back as Astoria starts her speech.

"Pansy has always been my best friend," Astoria sniffles. "She was there for me when nobody else was. She helped me through my darkest of times, and never left me alone. She's one of the most amazing people I know."

I dabbed at my eyes, Astoria was being so sweet!

Astoria took a deep breath and continued. "Even though she may not show it, she's also extremely smart. Whenever we got into danger with one of our schemes, she always reasoned her way out." Astoria dabbed at her eyes. "Pansy Parkinson, well now Pansy Nott, was born into the pureblood mania, always being denied books because of her love for learning. She was told that she had to act a certain way, and she had no choice. She made some wrong decisions, but after the war, she realized that she needed to change. She broke out of her old habits and created a new name for herself. She was no longer the daughter from the Sacred 28, she was Pansy Parkinson, the woman who changed for the better. I am so happy that she found love, even if it is with one of the stupidest-"

"Hey!" Theo whined. Pansy giggled and wiped at her eyes.

"- and the awkwardest people I know. I love you so much my best friend, cheers to PANSY NOTT!" Astoria took a delicate sip of her champagne.

As people start clapping, Draco got up and head to the podium. He gave me a look before he cleared his throat and begins his speech. "Alright, Theodore Nott is genuinely a great guy."

Theo snorted and Pansy smacked him.

"Theo, he's a great guy. He's always being the funny guy and helping others, but I'm glad he finally got to think about himself. He used to tease Pansy and I because we weren't idiots-" I glare at him and he straightens his tie. "Er...sorry because we liked learning, and he always cheered us up. To this very day, he still interrupts my learning, but I know it's because he's always there for others. When I became a Death Eater, I reasoned my way out of everything, but Theo always cheered me up after another one of those horrid meetings." Draco trails off and twiddles his thumbs. "Sorry, I'm a bit jumbled. But I guess what I'm trying to say is, I can solve almost any problem, even a murder, but it takes Theodore Nott to save your life, to Theo."

I raise my glass and mumble, "To Theo," as Draco sits back down.

I go to grab my fork, but I accidentally grab the knife. I tried to pick up my chicken, thinking I had my fork, but I stabbed it with the steak knife. Pansy looks over at me, concerned.

"Oops?" I stab the chicken again with the knife. "This is fun."

Ginny quickly takes the knife away from me. "Alright, Hermione, how many drinks have you had?"

I take yet another large gulp. "This is my twelvth I think."

Pansy nods, looking oddly smug. "Respect." She and Theo chorus.

I shrug and down the rest of the wine. "Happy marriage guys! Don't kill one another."

Pansy laughs. "As long as he's not going to be stupid."

A bell in the distance chimes midnight, signalling the time for the first dance. Pansy and Theo start off, then Draco and Astoria join them as Best Man and Maid of Honour.

"May I have this dance?" Blaise bows to me and offers me his hand.

I giggle, a little drunkenly. "Of course, kind sir!"

I take his hand and he twirls me onto the dance floor. I laugh as he dips me, but I notice Draco and Astoria staring. I pop myself back up and dip him. He roars in laughter and we exit the dance floor.

"Thank, Blaise, I had fun." I curtsy.

"As did I, Hermione." He curtsies back and walks away. I giggle and help myself to another glass of wine.

Draco siddles up to me, looking a little hurt. "Having fun?" He asks solemnly.

I nod. "This is great." I look around and see all the different activities they have.

"Would you like to go bobbing for apples?" He asks.

I shrug. "Not really, but I'll watch you make a fool of yourself."

He laughs. "I never make a fool of myself."

I let myself be dragged away by Draco towards the apple bobbing station.

He shoves his head in and quickly comes back up, with an apple.

I gasp. "Oh! Looks like you know what you're doing!"

He shakes his head like a dog, and water drips out. I make sure to avoid the droplets, unsure of whether or not my potion wore off. My hands close around a tiny vial in a concealed pocket of my dress. While he's wiping his eyes, I quickly down it.

I splutter and he looks at me, "You okay?"

I shiver as the tingling sensation subsides. "Peachy."

He looks me over and takes a step towards me. "You know, tonight's a celebration of love."

I tense, not wanting to talk about this. I quickly think about what to say, hoping to shut him up. "Draco Lucius Malfoy, I do not love you, and I am not marrying you for love.

He nods. "Obviously, but do you feel a little...off?"

I look around. Pansy and Theo were basically joined at the hip now. Harry and Ginny were laughing with Luna and Neville. Blaise and Astoria were dancing, and Ron was giving Lavender a kiss on the cheek. He was right, in our entire friend group, we were the only ones who were barely in love. I say barely because that one time he kissed me, I could have sworn I felt something, a dormant feeling that was ready to be woken up.

"We aren't in love." I conclude, looking him in the eye.

Draco nods. "Even if we aren't in love, could we try to be friends?"

I pause, thinking about the kiss he gave me on my birthday. I play with the ring I always wore on my right middle finger, running my thumb over the smooth metal.

I grin at him. "I'm Hermione Granger, and you are?" I stick out my hand.

He laughs as he shakes it. "Draco Malfoy, pleasure to make your acquaintance."

I smile. "Please indeed."