Fudge's face was filled with a satisfied smile, and he said with a smile:

"Okay, kids."

His voice was full of warmth and joy, as if he was celebrating a major festival.

"Then let's move on to the next step."

There was a sense of ritual in his words, making the atmosphere in the entire hall more solemn.

Fudge gently guided Phoenix and Astoria to sit down facing each other.

Their right hands were tightly clasped together, as if silently conveying each other's determination and commitment.

Fudge placed his wand against their hands, and the wand seemed to contain some mysterious power, waiting to be awakened.

"You can start."

Fudge's voice was low and powerful, and his words sounded like commands.

It made Phoenix and Astoria's hearts beat faster, but their eyes were full of determination.

Phoenix and Astoria had been told what to say before.

They had already silently recited it countless times in their hearts. Astoria blinked.

She signaled with her eyes that Phoenix should go first, with a hint of playfulness and trust in her movements.

So Phoenix spoke first, his voice clear and firm:

"Astoria, are you willing to love me forever and fulfill your marriage contract with me?"

His words were full of affection and expectation, and every word sounded like a call from the bottom of his heart.

"I am willing."

Astoria's answer was swift and without hesitation, though her voice shook slightly with nervousness.

But her eyes were resolute. Her cheeks were flushed.

But she still bravely raised her head and looked directly into Phoenix's eyes, her eyes full of love and commitment.

At the same time, a thin, dazzling snake of fire spurted out from the wand. The light was as bright as a star, illuminating the entire hall.

The fire snake wrapped around their clasped hands, like a red, hot wire, binding their hearts tightly together.

Then, Astoria repeated the question Phoenix had just asked.

There was a slight tremor in her voice, but it was also full of determination:

"Phoenix, are you willing to love me forever and fulfill your marriage contract with me?"

Her questions were a response to Phoenix and also a confirmation of her own inner feelings.

Phoenix nodded seriously, his eyes flashing with affection, and said:

"I am willing."

His answer was simple and direct, yet contained a lot of affection and commitment.

As they answered, there was warm applause and cheers in the hall.

Everyone is happy and blessed for their love and commitment.

A relieved smile appeared on Fudge's face. He knew that the young couple had taken the most important step in their lives.

Their future is full of infinite possibilities and hope.

Although Phoenix felt that this vow was not as romantic as he had imagined.

But he understood that this was a rule set by the elders according to tradition, and he and Astoria had no choice but to accept it.

Still, Phoenix showed great seriousness and respect in his answer to Astoria.

Because he knew that this was not just a ceremony, but also a commitment and responsibility for the future.

As Phoenix answered firmly, another fire snake spewed out from the wand.

It was wrapped around their clasped hands, as if it was the red thread of fate, tightly connecting them.

Seeing this, Fudge nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Okay, that's enough, kids."

His voice revealed a sense of relief and joy at having completed a task.

At this time, Narcissa, Lucius and Damocles also came forward.

Their eyes were focused on the marks on the backs of Phoenix and Astoria's hands.

Narcissa stroked her chin and said with interest:

"It looks like a little snake!"

There was a hint of amusement in her tone, but it also revealed her curiosity about the mark.

Lucius nodded in agreement, and now both Phoenix and Astoria had a small red snake mark on the back of their hands.

Circling above, it is like their love and vows, eternal and inseparable.

Phoenix also looked at the mark, and his mind moved.

The little red snake disappeared on the back of his hand, as if it was a symbol of his will and strength.

He looked over at Astoria and saw the girl was looking at him as well.

Their eyes met, and each other's eyes were full of love and tacit understanding.

They smiled at each other. This simple and warm smile was worth a thousand words, expressing their infinite longing and confidence for the future.

After a careful look from the elders, Phoenix and Astoria were finally able to get away and return to their own private space.

As soon as Phoenix entered the room, he lay directly on Astoria's bed, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said:

"It's finally over."

There was a hint of relief in his voice. After all, being stared at by his elders always made him feel uncomfortable, as if he was being watched like a monkey.

Astoria nodded in agreement and said softly:

"Yes."

She moved lightly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders, and she also lay down beside Phoenix.

She took Phoenix's hand, frowned slightly, and said:

"Why did you hide?"

"Show yourself, and let me see."

There was a hint of playfulness and curiosity in her tone.

Phoenix smiled helplessly and had to show the mark again.

The mark of the little red snake was faintly visible on the back of the hand, like a living thing, full of mystery.

Astoria looked at the marks on her and Phoenix's hands with satisfaction.

They are not only proof of the vows made, but also a symbol of the special bond between them.

She suddenly said seriously:

"From now on, you can't hide without my permission. Do you understand?"

There was a hint of command in her words, but more of it was concern and possessiveness for Phoenix.

Phoenix nodded in agreement, but then joked:

"Okay, but is my fiancée ready to claim her sovereignty?"

There was a hint of teasing in his words and a teasing gleam in his eyes.

Astoria's cheeks flushed slightly, as if she was touched by something. She said angrily:

"No...no!"

There was a hint of stubbornness in her voice, as if she was unwilling to admit her own little thoughts.

However, Astoria had her own plans in mind:

"Especially that Hermione, who stares at Phoenix every day. Do you really think I don't know?"

She thought to herself that she would let everyone who coveted Phoenix know.

Phoenix is ​​already hers, and that mark is the best proof.

Because of the curse on her body, she always felt sorry for Phoenix and had a sense of guilt in her heart.

She felt that she had deceived his feelings because she knew she couldn't stay with him until the end.

But now it's different, she has become Phoenix's fiancée, which makes her feel extremely happy and satisfied.

Therefore, Astoria will never tolerate those little people who want to get close to Phoenix!

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