My love grows for you with every beat of my heart -- September 1998

Well today was the big day.  The men's dressing room was quite boisterous.  Of course my best man had a few tricks up his sleeves.  Ron and Dean were chatting -- they were two of my other groomsmen.  The wedding party consisted of:  Fred and Lucy, Dean and Addie, Ron and Ginny, and Jada and Bill.  Plus my other two brothers were in the room with us along with Harry and Dad.  It was quite loud... it was obvious we were all having a good time.  I didn't even have any nerves setting in... yet.   I was sure they were going to come.  Really, I was mainly nervous -- well, rather worried -- about Mr. Black being able to surprise Elena today.  James had been more than happy to step down for Mr. Black... it was just keeping that information from Elena so she could be surprised.

I knew what the boys were up to... and it was extremely hard for me to keep it quiet.  I walked into where my daughter was getting ready and saw the same commotion as what we had seen for dress shopping.  Everyone looked lovely... but -- and I was not just saying this -- none compared to my daughter, who looked radiant.

The women's room, was very loud as to us singing along with the music we had already blaring. I couldn't be happier, well, if my dad was here that would be a whole new happy. We had champagne here and we were getting ready. Well, I had my hair and make up done, and was waiting for the girls to be done. Then we get me in my dress, I loved it, it hugged me in the right places as I looked at it and couldn't stop smiling. It was a mermaid dress, it had a tight bodice that hugged me until my thighs and then let loose to flow beautifully to the ground. I watched as everyone in the room was getting ready, I remembered my dad and I having a conversation when I was younger about how he had to give me away. Just looking over to the bridesmaids dresses as the girls were sliding themselves into them. I was excited to be marrying the man of my dreams. I saw my mum come in, I walked over to hug her, " We're just letting everyone get in there dresses then me in mine. " I told her, I wanted to see her after I was in it.

I slid on the bridesmaid dress, glad that Lenni had good taste. I looked to Lenni who was still in her robe but she had her make up and hair done. I wondered how nervous my brother was. He would be married before Fred and Jada. I had however known about his plans to propose. I looked around the room, everyone was so happy and you could see Lenni was happy, but you could tell that she wanted her dad here. I couldn't blame her. She had chosen her uncle to walk her down and he was more than happy to walk her.

I watched my brother as he seemed rather fidgety, " You all right there Georgey? " I asked him, seeing as it was my duty to make sure of that. I knew he had something planned for Elena, that could be what he was nervous about. I had made sure my suit was ready to go.

I glanced up at the clock and looked at George.  "Hey, I'm going to go check on the bride," I told him.  I had a little present for her -- besides getting Dad ready to come here.  I knew Uncle James was going to be bringing him... so I knew they were probably at the hospital getting ready.  I had found something of Lenni's when I had been unpacking some of my things.  It was a necklace that I remebered Dad had given her when we were little that I broke.  And apparently I had stolen it, too... so then I recently fixed it.  I wasn't sure if she'd even remember it, but it was worth a shot.  I went to the bridal room and knocked.  "Ladies... is everyone decent for me to come in?" I asked, only having the door cracked.  I didn't need to see my sister in her underwear or anything.

I grinned at my best man.  "Yeah, I'm fine... just you wait until your wedding.  I don't think I've ever been this nervous - not even when we've done our best pranking or anything," I admitted.  I really was nervous... and despite what I was telling myself, it wasn't just about Lenni's surprise.

I heard my brother, thankfully I had just got my dress on as I looked at myself in the mirror. I was really pretty if I said so myself. I smiled looking around the room to my ladies. " You can come in now" I said to him as someone most likely Jada fixed my dress. I waited standing in what seemed the middle of the group of ladies. I smiled, " Hey Dean....you look handsome." I said giving him a compliment. It's true my brother was a good looking man, it's not like Addie would get mad at me for complimenting him anyway. I can be nice. " What's up?" I asked making sure nothing was wrong.

Thankfully Prongs brought my suit there. I had to walk around, my body still ached as I didn't use any of my muscle for a year. I was getting walking down, I was going to be at Elena's wedding, it was bad that I missed Dean's. I can't miss her wedding too, " Thanks for bringing my suit mate. " I said as I got dressed. I still had the scars of impact on me, they would go away in time. I was strong or at least I liked to pretend I was. I got in my suit all right as I walked back." Well it fits..." I said with a laugh. I was happy for my kids. I would soon be a grandfather.

I loved it when my kids got along... even if it was just on their wedding days.  I gave Dean a quick kiss as he walked towards his sister.  I busied myself in trying to get the rest of the girls ready and looking perfect for Lenni.

I grinned at my baby sister.  "What makes you think something is wrong?" I asked, giving her a hug, but being careful as to not mess anything up on the dress or anything.  I wasn't sure how all that worked.  "I just wanted a sneak peak," I added, winking at her.  I held onto her shoulders at arms length as I looked her up and down.  "I must say... you are looking beautiful, Lenni.  I did bring you a present, though... just a little something since Dad can't be here.  It's something that he had given you a long time ago that I apparently stole or hid from you."  I grinned, thinking that yes that was something I would have done when we were younger.  And I really hoped that I said that quite well... I didn't need to give away that Dad was coming.   I hadnt' even told Addison of our plans.

" Wait until my wedding, I am not going to be freaking out. " I said with confidence. " You know you and Lenni are an awesome couple...I'll be honest...you can't find someone like her anywhere." I told him, " She and you picked each other. You two can handle anything." I told him, knowing my brother may be a little nervous which is understandable.

"Of course it fits," I told Padfoot with a grin.  "I told you I'd have everything covered.  How are you feeling?"  I was worried about him; he had pushed himself quite a bit to be able to do this.  The healers were all worried and whatnot for him doing this.  Hell, even I was nervous about him making it down the aisle.  But if I knew Sirius -- and I sure did -- he was going to do this even if it killed him.

I raised my eyebrows, " Normally with you something might have exploded in the church or something." I teased him. As he gave me a hug, I made sure we didn't mess anything up. " Thank you." I said as I gave him a kiss on his cheek and laughed because I left lip prints. " Sorry.." I said handing him something to wipe it off his face. I looked down to the necklace and I felt tears welling in my eyes. " Dean! why would you do that to me! " I said as I was trying not to cry to ruin my make up job as my brother was being adorably sentimental. I let him put it on me, " Perfect." I said happily. " Thank you."

I had to agree with Elena, Dean did look handsome.  I thought it was sweet for him to come in here to check on her.  Despite what he said, he loved her more than he let on.  I double checked my makeup in the mirror and realized it seemed like we all were.