Chapter 32
Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy arrived at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry early on the first day of September. They were excited to start teaching and to move in to their temporary home in Hogsmeade.
Once again, as they stepped through the giant front doors to the castle, they were greeted by a nervous Professor McGonagall. "Welcome, Professor Potter, Professor Malfoy." She said, leading them to the Great Hall to join the other teachers, new and old. Unsurprisingly, Neville Longbottom was now teaching Herbology - as his dream had been since he was twelve years old.
After talking briefly to all teachers, Harry and Draco asked Minerva if they could speak to her privately before all the students arrived. "We've decided on a date for our wedding." Explained Harry, once they were alone.
"And?" She replied.
"31st of October." Harry stated.
Minerva McGonagall smiled at them both, then looked at Harry. "To honour your parents."
"Yes, and we would like to have it here, at Hogwarts. I mean, if you would grant us permission." Draco explained.
Professor McGonagall was almost jumping with joy. "Oh, of course, of course you can get married here. All students invited, I presume?"
"That was the idea." Harry and Draco had discussed this the night before. "And we would like everyone to dress up like Muggles do on Halloween. More like a party than a wedding."
"Of course, it sounds like a great idea. I shall announce this after the Sorting Ceremony." Professor McGonagall smiled, started to walk away. As she reached the door, she turned around. "Don't expect everyone to except this though, not everyone will like this."
"We understand." Draco and Harry said.
"Now, sit down at your places at the table, the students are about to arrive." And she walked out of the door.
Harry and Draco did as they were told, and sat down to wait for the Sorting Ceremony to start.