Chapter 1

Hermione was sitting in the kitchen at 12 Grimlaud Place with the look of pure horror showing on her face. For, right in front of her was The Daily Prophet, furthermore, whats she was reading in said paper. "Bloody Hell! Are they mad or completely insane?" she replies as Harry walks into the kitchen. Jumping slightly at her response, for he hadn't heard any news. He walked over to her noticing tears welling up into her eyes. "Mione, what's the matter?" She looked up at him with tears in her eyes, "They've passed a new law." He sat down next to her as she continued to clue him in. "It says here that because of the plague and lack of witches, I have to marry at least three wizards before 4 months is up. Plus, I have to have at least 3 kids with each." His look of pure shock and horror said it all. "They can't make us do that and besides we have just turned 20." His face turned to a look of being dumbfounded. She then sniffed and replied, "Well it says here that the Ministry of Magic chooses who the witches end up with." She began to sob as she thought of who she could end up with. She continued reading, "It says that witches between the ages of 18 and 40 are required to do this or get sent to Azkaban." Her eyes got bigger, "What! The owls have already been sent out with the information..they could be here any minute." Harry just sat there staring at the paper not really reading it.

Soon enough there came a tapping on the kitchen window. Which, in turn, made both of them about jump out of their skins. Harry shaking his shaggy haired head got up and opened the window. Both Hermione and he both had letter from the Ministry. He gave the bird a treat and then closed the window. Harry handed her hers while he opened his. While trying to stop crying Hermione opened hers dreading what she might find. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before opening up the papers. The first one she saw was Harry's picture. She was dead silent as they both looked over at each other sharing the same look of worry. Mione had been having feelings for Harry ever since their time alone looking for horocruxes. Harry was dating Ginny at the time, but she along with 85 percent of the witches had died from the plague. Mione wasn't sure how Harry would react or even say to this latest news. Harry was the first to speak, "Mione, please say something?" She was speechless and somewhat sobbing again. After a few minutes she replied, "I'm so sorry Harry about this. I mean you just lost Ginny a few months back." Harry was speechless remembering Ginny and how he lost her. He then saw Hermione sobbing because of her feeling guilty. He shook off his expression and replied, "Mione, after Ginny I wouldn't want to be with anyone else." Her eyes still watery replied, "Really?" She sniffled and looked at him still feeling so much guilt. He slowly smiled, "Yeah. To be honest I used to have the hugest crush on you, but you began dating Ron and I soon began dating Ginny." He paused then added, "When Ron broke it off with you to chase after Brown after the Battle at Hogwarts. I wanted to comfort you, but you got busy helping the wounded that I never got time to talk to you." He then sighed and said, "Then around a year and a half later I lost Ginny to the plague." Hermione sniffled remembering her best friend who she had lost as well. She then replied, "Harry. I" She was caught off by Harry kissing her so lovingly. All she could do was close her eyes and lightly moan. They soon broke away and Harry looked at her and saw her shock soon turn into a shared the same smile as she soon replied, "Harry, I wouldn't want to be paired with anyone else either." She then sighed knowing she had two other men to be with. He then smiled, "C'mon Mione, let's see who else you've been paired with." She sighed, but replied, "Okay."

She turned to the next paper and they both saw that it was none other than their friend Neville Longbottom. She sighed in relief, "Phew, well at least I know him and already have a friendship with him." She smiled, "Besides, he's a really sweet guy." Harry nodded in agreement about their friend. She then turned to the next and final page. Their faces turned to pure horror as they saw her final partner. She replied, "Bloody hell!" He added, "This can't be right." She sighed and closed her eyes, "Why gods. Why did you have to put me with him?" Harry sighed, "Well on the bright side at least he is no longer a death eater." Hermione looked at him and replied which pure disgust, "He's a filthy Slytherian, he's also called me a mud blood, and his was your arch enemy at Hogwarts." Harry sighed, "I know, but we haven't seen him in a couple years now." Hermione sighed, "You're right and something Sirius always told us was that everything happens for a reason." That seemed to bring a smile to both of their faces. She sighed, "Well, I guess we better go see Neville and see how he is taking this." Neville had lost Luna after the war as well and Mione knew that Harry and Neville would have that in common. Maybe, they could even help each other heal better because of them both losing their loves. Harry smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, especially since he will soon become my brother husband." Hermione smiled and chuckled at the thought.