Marked For Destiny

Reception with a Twist

Harry and Draco did actually not go straight to the Registry, they had slipped into an alcove that was hidden behind a tapestry to resume their snogging.  It was their right and their passion had be spent somehow, right?  But they both knew they had to do what was needed, and show up at THEIR reception, and then they could relent to their passion.  "You look breathtaking Boo", panted Harry.  "Fuck, so beautiful", he said in between kissing his face.  "Your crown of flowers and the glitter, it's just, god it's so......." his voice croaky.

"You are the beautiful one Hal", crooned Draco, interrupting him.  "Gods I love you", he said throwing his arms around Harry.  "Let's go put our signatures down and join the party yeah?", he asked.  Harry squeezed him tighter and answered, "Yeah".  They left the alcove and made their way to the Registry.

The hall had indeed been transformed.  Where the pulpit had stood, was now the bridal table reserved for Harry, Draco and their respective families.  And it was known that Harry didn't have a family, and so he had asked Professor Dumbledore and Mcgonagall to join him.  It would have made sense to some people that he ask the Weasleys, but he remembered hearing nothing from them after the war, and the two teachers had been there for him from the beginning of his Alpha journey.  And so it was.

Molly and Arthur Weasley held no bad feelings towards his choices, and who were they really to question him.  They both knew that Harry had been hurting, but all had been forgiven.  Now was the time to celebrate, not mourn.  They were just happy to be a part of their day.  

There were round tables set along the walls of the hall, although the hanging drapes remained in place.  The middle of the room would become the dance floor.  The table settings were stunning, with black table cloths and white overlays.  Silver under plates, with black plates and cutlery of silver.  There were wine glasses on the tables, with the label on the wine bottle being hand made by Luna herself.  The label read: THE ALPHA WEDDING / 24 DECEMBER 2001 / NO NARGLES.  It was cute and Harry loved it the minute he saw it.  

The black carpet had been removed, so only the white shining floor could be seen.  The bridal table was set almost the same as the smaller ones.  The table cloth was also black, but the overlays were gold and the crockery was white with gold trimmings.  The backdrop behind the bridal table was also draped in silk.  Everyone had really gone out of their way to make it look spectacular.  They were all waiting on the married couple to enter the reception, so that the celebrations could get under way.

They heard laughter out in the hallways, and started to rise out of their chairs.  The doors had been left open for the duo, now all they had to do was walk through them.  

"Boo", they heard Harry say.  

"Yes my love", answered Draco.  

"Have I told you how gorgeous you look today?", he asked. 

"Yes Harry, Tell me again though, real quick, I want to get to the party", was the snarky reply.  

Harry laughed out loud again, and said "You are you know.  Absolutely gorgeous Draco", he said with sincerity.  

"Thank you angel", said Draco.  

Harry loved that term of endearment that Draco had called him.  But he was no angel, if anyone in their marriage was the angel, it was Draco.  He was a hard core, horny, rough and tough devil thank you very much.  It was fitting that Draco only called him that in private.  It was theirs.  Standing in front of the open doors, he held out his right hand to his husband.  Placing his left hand inside, Draco winked at him.  He smiled back at Draco and whispered, "Ready Mr. Malfoy-Potter?".

Draco snorted at their silliness, and then with a touch of seriousness he said, "Yes thank you Mr. Malfoy-Potter.  Lead the way".  Harry kissed his hand, and they started walking inside the great hall, on the way to their very own wedding reception.