"I'm just glad that the weather decided to cooperate," Hermione laughs, her eyes still bright as she easily returns Kate's embrace. With the ceremony and reception taking place at the Nook, it's hard to remind herself that today is much more than a gathering of friends. It takes catching a glimpse of Ron for her to remember, butterflies fluttering in her stomach even now.

"But I'm sure that you'll have a wonderful wedding of your own. If there's anything I can do to help — I may have caught a bit of wedding fever," she admits, nodding at the decorations. "And a wand does make certain chores easier."