There were no church bells. No organ player, no flower girls, ring bearers, no large crowd or joyful partying.

Severus had insisted to keep the wedding small. He promised after the war you would have a proper one- but for now, he wanted to tie the knot with you. Keep it quiet as to not arouse suspicion.

Still, your parents were invited- as witnesses. Severus didn’t want anyone else.

You looked perfect in your parents wedding outfit, Severus couldn’t keep his eyes off you. He blinked once, then twice. Was he seriously doing this? Getting married? married

He had to insist you don’t introduce yourself as his spouse until ol’ Voldy was well and truly gone. He couldn’t risk any harm coming to you- the only light in his life. He only wore his wedding band in private, too.

Even despite the complications, it was perfect. Everything was perfect. You, the atmosphere, the silence of the gothic church you’d picked. Severus couldn’t have been happier to proclaim his love for such a wonderful person.