Hi Everyone! yes i know another story….I really should follow my own rules.…..But this was a request for a friend (you know who you are) who had a story idea for Skyler and Hermione and asked me to write it for them. After much debate…I said ok I hope you all enjoy this one and as always everyone

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Rome: The house of Granger

" Four moons hence by its light my daughter, will wed the child of the Spartan king." There were a few gasps a couple from whom the Patrician had not expected.

" Are you mad? To even think of such a union is heresy" the Patrician stood tall and looked to the man who spoken those words. Of course it the platinum blonde matriarch of the house of Malfoy. " not to mention treason to that of your cousin."

" You speak only because of hurt pride Luscious" the blonde man scowled," do not think I have not seen the look of opportunity in your eyes. You will not have what you seek." Feeling the crawl of embarrassment Luscious began to leave not without warning." Careful where you tread Granger...I do not take insult kindly" then the man left.

" Are you sure this is wise?" The head of the house of Granger turned to his red headed friend one Arthur Weasley," As much as I hate to agree with that man he is right. Your cousin has long been at war with the Greeks. It does not help that we are losing ground with the Egyptians." The man gave his friend a sympathetic look," I know...but we have a greater enemy then that of the Greeks and the Egyptians.." He paused for a moment," I know this is not what either of us wanted nor that of our children. Please my friend this is for the good of Rome." His other guests stood quiet contemplating what had been said.

Arthur nodded his head he understood. He had heard stories that from the east came an army so vast that it took whole cities within hours. He trusted his friend knowing that he would not have given his daughter to the war hungry Greeks if not without cause. But for now his worry would be that of his youngest son who seemed quite smitten with the only child of the Granger house." Come then let us give the news, I'm sure your guests will be shocked that your only daughter is betrothed to the king slayer."

Granger sighed a little," I just hope she can forgive my actions" then the two men as well as the others headed to the where the rest of the guests were. His guests know only that this occasion is for celebration of a long awaited peace between themselves and the Greeks. They have yet to know how such a peace has come to be. The head of the house entered the large open room smiling and greeting those that came up to him. He spotted his wife looking worriedly from him to another. Following his wife's gaze he layed eyes on that of his daughter.

She looked so much like her mother. She had grown quite beautifully but in his eyes it seemed he would always see the small bushy haired girl he had raised. He smiled briefly at the memories before it fell from his face. He knew though that she was no longer a little girl but now a young woman, and had become the object of affection to many suitors, though he found most unsuitable for his only child. His heart ached as he saw the look of happiness she had while talking with her friends and the boy she seemed to have some attraction to. He took a moment and breathed deeply before exhaling, one last glance at both his daughter and his wife he called for everyone's attention.

"Everyone" his voice cracked but clearing his throat the Patrician continued,"everyone please, I'd like to thank you all for coming and thanking our honored guests General Adras and his companions" there were a few whispers of the spartan emissaries but nothing more." Tonight we celebrate peace between our lands,...between our people."

"To peace" the General said raising his cup everyone repeating the gesture before taking a drink. Before The music began to play Granger spoke quickly," I have yet another announcement my friends, for tonight we not only celebrate peace but the joining of two people two families" again he paused and saw the excited look in his daughters eyes. Cherishing that look forever," in honor of the agreement of peace my daughter Hermione will wed the heir of the spartan king four moons from now." Most of the patrons cheered while some were shocked but cheered happily none the less. The man dare not look at his daughter for he knew what he would see and instead went about to entertain his guests.

Hermione herself sat shocked at her fathers announcement. This couldn't be happening she was now betrothed to a war hungry barbarian, and not just any, a spartan, not just any spartan the heir to Sparta itself. She looked to her friends seeing they were as shocked as she and then to Ronald. The crest fallen look on his face was heart breaking she had come to love him that much was true, but whether it the type of love she hoped for Hermione wouldn't know now. Ron sagged his shoulders and lowered his head before looking into Hermione's eyes," I won't let some Greek have you Hermione."

The boy had spoken loud enough for others around them to hear. Yet they only whispered amongst themselves after hearing such a declaration." Ron" it was her dark haired friend Harry," keep your voice down, nows not the time to make a scene."

"Shut up Harry, I'm not going to sit by and do nothing while her father hands her over to barbarians"

"Don't speak as if I'm not here" the brunette scolded," maybe if we talk to my father, he is a reasonable man" she stood and gestured Ron to follow suit. As she did though her mother came seemingly out of nowhere causing her to flinch,"Hermione..." The older woman's voice was stern but gentle

"Mother we-"

"I know come with me both of you" Ron and Hermione glanced at one another before following the lady of the house. They found her in the garden her back turned to them,"mother what's going on? I thought-"

"I know..." Her mothers voice was sad almost distant," I promised myself Hermione years ago that I would not allow such a thing to happen to any daughter of mine. Your father and I do not want this.."

"Then don't send me away please...I wish to stay here with you, my friends and Ron."

"I know" the woman spoke softly again so much that the two young people almost did not hear. With a heavy heart the Lady Granger turned tears falling," but it is for the good of Rome" with a nod of her head two guards came and took hold of the red head," please escort young Weasley back to his father."

"Please lady Granger I love your daughter...don't do this" the boy struggled as he was being taken away,"please we still have a chance to keep her here don't you care about her happiness!?" He continued to yell as he was taken. Hermione stood in shock and had not realized that she too was crying,"Mother how could you!" She yelled once she found her voice," Am I not free to choose my own husband.!"

"Of course you are."

"Then why offer my hand in marriage?! Why now when I have found someone I have interest in?! Why!?"

"Hold tongue daughter it is my turn to speak... Many are not as lucky as you Hermione, were you born in any other family you would not have had the luxuries you do. Our laws state your father has reign over the negotiations of your marriage. this is not something I wish to happen but it is what's needed. Hermione we are at war and Rome needs allies do you understand. Your cousin has made many enemies, the borders of Rome are in constant battle with the barbarians, and the fragile alliance with the Egyptians is slowly crumbling. We can not continue to war with the Greeks," she paused watching her daughter closely," there is a greater threat from the east...we need this alliance with the Spartans, if they fight then all of Greece will follow." Mother and daughter stood in silence for a moment or two before the older brunette spoke again.

"Do you understand?..." Reluctantly Hermione nodded her head. If it was true then her country could not afford to lose this peace with Sparta. She knew she could not put herself before her country for if she did then everything she knew, everything she loved would perish. With a sob the younger brunette threw herself at her mother holding her tightly as they both cried. Minutes past before Hermione calmed enough to ask,"When do I leave"

"Tomorrow"