The Vows

As Hermione and Ron turned to face Lupin, Molly approached to srand next to Hermione and Ginny as Harry came to stand next to Ron and Arthur.
Lupin smiled.
"We are here today to bear witness to the joining together of Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley in Holy Matramony," he said. "These two lovers have chosen their own words to share with the those they consider to be their friends, their family. Hermione, will you please go first?"
Hermione turned a bit pink, but nodded her head in ascent as she turned to face Ron.
"My dearest love," she began. "I cannot think of one day in my life where you haven't been there beside me, sharing both the good and the bad with me. My life truly began on the Hogwart's Express all those years ago, when we first met while I was trying to help Neville find his lost toad and came into the cabin that held both my best friend Harry and a freakled, red-haired kid that I came to love, despite that bit of dirt on your nose and the fact that you couldn't turn your rat yellow with that silly spell your brother's gave you. I think I knew then what I know now, although I was too young to realize it. Since that day we have fought trolls, chessmen, Umbridge, Deatheaters, Voldemort and each other, but, together, we survived it all and our love has kept growning as we as we grew into adulthood. It is right that we stand here today, prepared to give our hearts to each other in front of all those who have cared and supported us through those good and bad times."
Molly and Arthur, as well as several others, wiped the tears from their eyes as Hermione spoke.
Lupin then turned to Ron, whose face turned bright red as he turned to look at Hermione, holding her hands in his.
"My dearest love," he began. "I stand here today to give you publically what you already have, my heart and my soul. There were times when I thought we would never get here, mostly due to my own insecurities, but you stayed by my side anyway. You never gave up hope. You were always the strong one, Hermione. And if it wasn't for that strength, I might have given up on myself years ago. But you wouldn't let me, and you were determined that I had to figure these things out for myself along the way. It was the final battle that finally made it all become clear to me. We faced the worst of our fears on that day, but we survived, like we always have. I no longer had anything left to fear because I had faced the worst already. I will be ever thankful for your patience with me, and finally, I think I got rid of that dirt smudge on my nose!"
Ron smiled broadly as laughter rang out around them. Hermione leaned into him and put her head on his shoulder for a moment before turning again to face Lupin.
"It is with pride that I now join these two together in wedlock." Lupin said. "May we have the rings, please,"
Harry stepped forward and turned to face his friend. Ginny did the same, coming to a stop in front of Hermione. Then, they both handed Hermione and Ron their rings, which were a surprise gift from Molly and Arthur. Both rings had belonged to Hermione's parents. Both Ron and Hermione had tears in their eyes as they again turned toward each other, Ron placing Hermione's mother's wedding ring on her finger and she placing her father's wedding band on his. They looked deeply into each other's eyes as Lupin said those words......."I now pronounce you husband and wife." They kissed each other passionately as the roar of many voices cheered them on. Harry and Ginny stood together, looking at each other. They seemed to be studying each other as they smiled.
"I now present to you," Lupin shouted over the dimming voices, "Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Weasley!"
Everyone stood and came over to the couple to express their best wishes. Voices buzzed through the meadow along with the chirrups of the birds and the humming of the bees.....but suddenly there was a new sound.... it softly, but steadily intruded upon the scene....it was hauntingly familiar, and they all knew they had heard that sound before but none could place it. The crowd became silent, listening intently, puzzled looks on their faces. It came to Harry first.
"It's Fawkes!" he cried. "Fawkes in coming!"
Sure enough, everyone suddenly saw the glittering of reds and golds against the bright blue sky. It was coming closer. Lupin smiled and Harry looked at him questioningly, but the wizard remained silent.
The group watched as the bird flew closer, then circled once above the crowd before landing on the alter next to where Lupin stood.
"Ladies and gentleman," Lupin said. "If you'll please take you seats, I will explain what is going on."
Everyone hurried back to their seats excitedly. Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione looked around for a place to sit, but Lupin motioned them to stay where they were. They looked at each other in wonder. Once everyone was seated, Lupin called Professor McGonagall to come up front with them.
Minerva then turned to face Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny.
"Professor Dumbledore left me a very special letter when he died," She began. "In that letter he stated that, after Voldemort's defeat, that Fawkes should become the property of Mr. Harry Potter and his friends Ron, Hermione and Ginny. These four have already earned the trust of this Phoenix long ago and have prooved their dedication to their friendship with Albus Dumbledore and their commitment to share in his beliefs and ideals. This very important and magical bird now belongs to them. It was decided that the bird should be presented to them here today in honor of the strength of both the bond of love between Ron and Hermione and the bond of love and friendship between the four of these couragous young wizards."
Fawkes looked at the four of them together and burst into the most beautiful song they had ever heard. It was no longer the mournful cry they had heard at Dumbledore's funeral, but joyous and exhaulting. Each of the four took turns in walking up to Fawkes and stroking his firery golden/bronze back in greeting. Then, the beautiful bird flew up to Harry's shoulder as Lupin gave the sign for the newlyweds to lead the way back down the aisle for their reception. They each walked away with a new sense of pride in each other.