The back yard at the Burrow was filled to nearly bursting with guests for the Malfoy-Richards wedding. Shannon didn’t even know some of them, most were family, friends and people they attended school with. While the majority of the guests were there to wish them well, there were a certain number of people there out of sheer curiosity.

The music began to play quietly as the curtain parted in the back and a very pregnant Tori escorted by Severus, followed by Ginny and Harry, then Luna and Ron. All of the bridesmaids looked wonderful in their black halter styled dresses.

The next to enter was the very adorable Victoire Weasley, Bill and Fleur’s daughter, toddling out wearing a long white dress with a red sash swinging a little basket that was filled with red and white rose petals.

The curtain had closed after Victoire had begun her walk down the isle. As she made her way to the front row of seats where her mother was sitting the music changed and the curtain was drawn back again.

Shannon entered the tent escorted by her father Joel. She looked magnificent in her white a-line floor length dress. It had very intricate beading over the bust, the lace capped sleeves and going down the front of the dress. In other words, she looked like a princes walking toward her prince. She couldn’t take her eyes off of Draco, just as he couldn’t seem to look away from her.

In Draco’s opinion, he had never seen anything or anyone as beautiful as she did today, but that could have been a biased opinion. It seemed like Shannon was walking towards him in slow motion, but in all actuality they were so focused on each other that they blocked out everyone else. When Shannon finally got to the end of the isle Draco met her. Her father lifted her veil, gave her a kiss on her cheek and passed her right hand to Draco.

Looking into each other’s eyes they each saw the love they had for each other reflected back at them. Turning towards the alter, they walked up the steps and faced Albus Dumbledore who had been honored when they had asked him if he would marry them.

“Beloved guests we are gathered here today to join the wizard Draco Abraxus Malfoy and witch Shannon Elizabeth Richards in marriage. If there is anyone here who can present a valid reason for them not to be joined, speak now or be forever silent.”

Not a single sound was heard from all of the guests gathered at the wedding. All of them knew that the couple was madly in love with each other; even the few jealous witches in the back that wanted Draco for themselves dared not say anything for fear of being hexed by everyone else in attendance.

“The rings please, Severus.” Albus requested of the best man. “It is with tradition that we ask the gods for their blessings over your rings and your marriage. View these rings as a symbol of your continued love for each other. May it never end and never lessen through the years.”

“Shannon, if you would please.” Albus stated, indicating that she should pick up Draco’s ring and place it on his finger.

“Do you, Draco Malfoy, accept this witch as your wife? Will you love her, honor her, be faithful to her and keep her all the days of your life?” Albus asked.

“I will.” Draco said softly.

“Now Draco, your turn.” With that said, Draco picked up Shannon’s ring and slid it onto her finger.

“Do you, Shannon Richards, accept this wizard as your husband? Will you love him, honor him, be faithful to him and keep him all the days of your life?”

“I will.” She replied.

“With the power given to me by the Ministry of Magic, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride, Mr. Richards”

Everyone in attendance began to cheer when Draco and Shannon kissed each other. When their lips broke apart they turned around and faced their friends and family, with their hands held tightly together.