- Rating:
- 15
- House:
- Astronomy Tower
- Ships:
- Charlie Weasley/Original Female Witch Ginny Weasley/Harry Potter Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley Original Female Witch/Remus Lupin Original Female Witch/Oliver Wood
- Characters:
- Ginny Weasley Original Female Witch Remus Lupin Sirius Black Severus Snape Harry and Hermione and Ron
- Genres:
- Humor Drama
- Era:
- The Harry Potter at Hogwarts Years
- Spoilers:
- Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix Half-Blood Prince Quidditch Through the Ages Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them J.K. Rowling Interviews or Website
- Stats:
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Published: 09/09/2004Updated: 03/15/2007Words: 145,113Chapters: 50Hits: 17,460
Lupin's True Love Returns
Carey Ann Lupin
- Story Summary:
- Eighteen years have passed since Veronica was at Hogwarts. The Memory Charm is failing and Veronica is beginning to remember the times of fun and horror at the school. As a teacher she knows how to make class fun. She learned a lot while away including how to fight. Will she be able to teach Harry all she has learned or will she have to bring others in to help
Chapter 13
- Chapter Summary:
- Wedding Bells are ringing! Sweet birds are singing! Remus and Veronica are finally getting married but who is the mysterious stranger that interrupts their celebration?
- Posted:
- 12/14/2004
- Hits:
- 322
- Author's Note:
- Okay, so Remus and Veronica are finally getting married. Too bad they had to get married after their friends were gone.
July 9, 1996
Veronica straightened her veil as Harry tugged at his tie. Veronica turned Harry to face her and straightened the offending pink tie. Harry sighed as Veronica heard a knock sound on the door. Veronica lifted her hand slightly and the door swung open to allow Arthur entry.
"Are you just about ready?" Arthur extended a hand to Veronica.
"Give us a few minutes." Veronica finished tucking Harry's tie under his robes. "Is that too tight, Harry?"
"No. It's perfect." Harry tried to flatten his unruly black hair.
"That is a lost cause, dear." Veronica hugged him as a smiling Arthur left the room.
"I wonder what Dad and Sirius would be saying if they were here." Harry moved to the open door and gazed around the corner.
"Probably 'About time, Lioness.' And 'Way to go, Moony.'" Veronica's voice dropped several octaves. "They were waiting for this while we were at school."
"Really." Harry stifled a laugh as he watched Remus started to mess with the rose pinned to the front of his new dress robes. "I think Remus is getting anxious." Harry pulled his head back into the room. "He's fidgeting almost as much as you were a minute ago."
"Harry, you truly are just like your father. A very funny man." Veronica scooped her bouquet up from the bed and wound her arm through Harry's as Arthur stuck his head back in the door. "Now we're ready, Arthur."
Arthur pulled the door shut. Veronica and Harry waited for the knock to signal their walk down the aisle. Veronica tired to calm her mind.
"it's not too late to change your mind, Aunt Veronica." Harry watched as Veronica took several deep breaths.
"It's not that. The last time I jumped into something with both feet I met Alastor Moody." Veronica smiled softly as she looked up into Harry's emerald green eyes.
"Really?" Harry gazed into Veronica's grey eyes and watched as they turned to a beautiful teal green.
"I'll tell you about it later." Veronica stood a little taller as she and Harry heard the knock on the door. "Let's get this show on the road."
The door swung open and Veronica and Harry stepped from the room. Remus exhaled a deep breath as he and Alastor watched Veronica and Harry moving down the aisle. Veronica's ivory dress shimmered slightly with the gold and silver threads. The light shone softly around Veronica's elegant French twist. She moved as if she were gliding on ice skated. Remus swallowed hard as Veronica and Harry finally approached him and Alastor. Tonks' sigh could be heard through out the room as Veronica carefully took Remus' hand and allowed him to help her up the steps. They turned together to face Dumbledore.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to witness the joining of this man and woman in the bonds of marriage and the crossing of their wands." Dumbledore swiftly turned to Remus and Veronica. "Veronica, do you take this man to be your husband in love and magic?"
Veronica smiled softly as she gazed into Remus' hazel eyes. "I do."
"Remus, do you take this woman to be your wife in love and magic?"
Remus tightened his grip on Veronica's hand and swallowed. "I do."
"The rings please." Dumbledore watched as Alastor and Tonks each handed Veronica and Remus a simple golden ring.
"These rings symbolize your love everlasting. The two of you have been through trails that no person should ever go through but you have become stronger through each trail. May your love last now and forever." Dumbledore watched as Remus and Veronica slipped the rings onto each others hand. "Please take out you wands." Remus and Veronica pulled out their wands and held them loosely in their hands. "With the crossing of your wands, your magic shall be joined as one." The wood banged against each other as Veronica and Remus crossed their wands. A shower of red and golden sparks shot from the ends. "You are now joined together as one. I also have the honor of calling you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Remus pulled Veronica into his arms and flipped the veil over her head. Veronica smiled as Remus pulled her even closer and kissed her deeply. They didn't hear the cheers that had erupted in the Burrow. Dumbledore cleared his throat slightly as Remus and Veronica pulled away from each other. "Allow me to be the first to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Remus J. Lupin."
Remus and Veronica turned and faced the crowd. Molly clung to Arthur's arm as she wiped tears from her cheeks. Hermione, Fleur, Angelina, Alicia, Katie, Ginny, and Tonks were dipping in their pockets for their handkerchiefs. Fred, Bill, Charlie, George, Ron, Kingsley, Harry and Alastor lined up along the aisle and extended their wands. Carnations and roses cascaded from their wands as Remus and Veronica made their way back up the aisle. Veronica laid her head on Remus' shoulder as he tightened his hold on his wife.
"Happy?"
"As happy as I can possibly be." Veronica accepted a hug from Molly and Arthur.
A dumpy sort of man walked into the Burrow as Veronica and Remus accepted the congratulations from their friends. He straightened his tie and suit jacket before starting toward the happy couple. Alastor's magical eye rolled over a stared at the man. He turned and picked the man up by the collar.
"Hey! What are you doing?!!" The man struggled and tried to get from Alastor's grip.
"You're not going any where near them." Alastor's voice offered no compromise.
"Alastor!" Veronica's held her gown above her knees as she hurried through the crowd. "put him down."
"He might be a Death Eater." Alastor dropped the man.
The man landed in a heap. Veronica helped him to his feet. He pulled a wand from his coat pocket and quickly swept away all signs of the dirt. "I would never work for Voldemort."
A slight shudder ran through the crowd. Veronica smiled. "Good. What may I help you with?"
"Were you at one time Veronica Lynn Croft?"
"I was until a few minutes ago." Veronica gazed lovingly at Remus. "Why?"
"I am Mr. and Mrs. Justin Croft's attorney, Brandon Rinaudo. I've been searching for you, ma'am, for close to twenty-six years." He pulled open his briefcase and removed a sheaf of papers. "I have the last will and testament of the Crofts right here. I thought it would be fitting to give it to you on your wedding day." He handed the papers to Veronica.
Veronica barely read the first page when she gasped. "I think I need to sit down." Remus led Veronica to a chair and helped her to sit.
"What is it, Aunt Veronica?" Harry hurried to her side.
"Perhaps it would be best if, Mr. Rinaudo told us. These papers are full of legal mumbo jumbo." Veronica gripped Harry and Remus' hands.
"It simply states that Veronica Croft is the sole heir to her parents' fortune of 654 million pounds. She also owns several large family estates." Mr. Rinaudo smiled broadly. "you and your husband are now very rich."
"Did my parents put in any stipulations in that will?" Veronica felt Remus tighten his hold on her hand.
"Just that you were to marry by your fortieth birthday which you just did." Mr. Rinaudo handed Veronica a large packet from his briefcase. "This contains all the titles to the estates as well as all the records for the bank accounts."
Veronica took the packet and hugged it close to her body. "I'm not sure how to that you, Mr. Rinaudo."
"You just did, my dear. I hope that you and Mr. Lupin have a very happy and blessed life." Mr. Rinaudo smiled as he left the Burrow.
Veronica turned to Remus. "Sweet Merlin, what are we going to do with all this money?"
Fred and George glanced at each other. "You could help a struggling joke shop."
Molly hit both boys across the back of their heads. "That's not nice, boys."
Veronica laughed. "They're right, Molly. I think I'll give some to them as well as the rest of your family. You and Arthur have helped me so very much in the last few months it's the least I can do the thank you."
"There is no need to thank us. We wanted to help you and Remus." Molly hugged Veronica and Remus. "Enough of this sorrow. We have a wedding to celebrate."
Remus hugged Veronica tightly. "Now we know how much your parents loved you."
"I guess." Veronica glanced over at the cheerful group. "At least now we have money to help the Order."
"They'll be thrilled to know that." Remus led Veronica over to the group of their friends.
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