As soon as he and Ant arrived in the Granger sitting room, he began to cast cushioning charms while Ant pulled the coffee table out of the way.
As soon as the second group arrived, Ant was lucky to be close enough to catch anyone before it even looked like they were going to fall over. However, everyone else arrived safely and comfortably on their feet.
They pulled the ladies out of the way just in time for the final group to come through. And Ant was able to catch both Cele and Daphne as Matthias caught Hermione. Cele had the worst of it.
"Alright, we're all here?" asked Deece.
When no one said anything Ant went to have a look outside the front window. He was just in time to see their rides turn up. He'd organised a trio of matching white Rolls Royces to take the bridal party to the church in Croyden.
With a last minute check they had everything they needed, Ant ushered everyone out the front, down the walk, and to the cars. The rear doors were held open for them by three matching uniformed drivers. Winky watched them go from the front window. And, as soon as they were gone, she called Dobby and Jiffy, the head Greengrass elf.
"They has gone and we has work to do," she said to the other two.
Both nodded back and elf popped away moments before Winky followed.
Just as the cars were pulling away from the Granger house with the combined bridal party safely ensconced within, the two burgundy Rolls Royces of the groom's party were pulling up outside the Croyden church.
Remus led them inside as Sirius made sure the payment for the service of the chauffeured cars was paid. The party was met by the Bishop of Croydon, of all people. He introduced himself as Bishop Wilfred Wood.
As Sirius joined them while they stood in the entry hall - the narthex - the Bishop softly said, "It is a very great honour to meet you, Mister Potter."
"Oh?" asked Harry, worried the bishop had contacts in the wizarding world.
The Bishop gently guided him slightly apart from the others. And both Sirius and Remus watched on carefully while his wizarding friends all looked about in wonder.
The bishop said, "A couple of months ago, I'm ashamed to say, I was suffering from a lack of faith. I was here, in the church, praying for guidance when I was... I was visited by..." "Three angels, sir?" asked Harry, gently smiling.
With an obvious sigh of relief, the bishop said, "Yes; three angels. They told me I had a very special job to do. I was to officiate at a very special wedding between three people.
"At first, I was alarmed. Weddings are supposed to be between only two people; a man and a wife. However, they assured me this wedding has the direct blessing of our Lord. I was wondering if you could sate an old man's curiosity by telling me why?"
"We're soul-bonded, Sir," replied Harry. "The three of us... Our souls have bonded together, for eternity. And it's a bonding that was created by those, shall we say, upstairs?"
"Ah!" the bishop replied. "I must say, it is most unusual."
"I'm led to believe it has not occurred in recorded history, Sir," grinned Harry. "We are bonded because, I'm told, the three of us are involved in a true prophecy. We have a destiny ahead of us; and Heaven felt it would take the three of us being bonded to meet that destiny."
"I see," the bishop nodded. "Then, I thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I shall pray, tonight, to thank those angels, too."
"I think you'll be able to do that in person, soon enough," said Harry.
When the old man looked a little alarmed, Harry mentally face slapped himself before he quickly said, "I did not mean that the way you think, Bishop. I mean, I believe they'll be putting in an appearance some time today." "Ah!" the bishop sighed in relief again.
When Harry rejoined the others, Sirius took them through the doors into the main floor of the church - the nave. There were a few gasps from those who'd never seen the inside of such an old church before. Of course, that was all of them. However Sirius, Remus and Harry had visited once before; just so they knew how to get there and what to expect.
"Alright guys," said Harry. "You now know what our other magical witnesses are going to be expecting. Fred and George, you're tasked with warning them not to gog about as if they've never seen the inside a church before, even if they haven't. Make sure they all know to come and sit in the first few rows of pews up at the front." The twins nodded back.
"Alright Harrikins; leave it to us," said one.
"We'll get them sorted, don't you worry," said the other.
Turning to Draco, he said, "Draco, can you stand up near the front row of pews, that's the long wooden backed benches, and guide people into those pews? We only have about a couple dozen guests, so they shouldn't plan on sitting right back here."
"You can count on me, Harry," he solemnly replied.
"Blaise, do you mind giving him a hand or, at least, keeping him company?" asked Harry.
"Will do, Harry," said Blaise. "Cedric, please make sure that if there's an elderly lady turning up on her own that you escort her to a seat."
"As any gentleman would do, Harry," smiled the older boy.
"Neville," he said looking to his best male friend. "You're with me in front of the altar in the crossing." Indicating towards the front of the church, he said, "That's the area just beyond the rails on the red carpeted area. Until just before the time the bridal party turns up, we stay here and greet guests."
"Got it, Harry," nodded Neville.
"Still got the rings?" asked Harry.
Neville smiled back and tapped the vest pocket of his mourning suit. "Right here, Harry. Same place as the last time you asked."
"And the time before that," grinned both twins.
"Alright," said Harry, as if he hadn't heard the responses, giving a bit of a sigh and rubbing his hands together. "Guests should start arriving any minute."
Now that they'd arrived at the church, Harry was really starting to feel the nerves.
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