Title: One Year Marriage
Disclaimer: Own nothing.
Summary: Marriage Law Challenge. AU. The war was over, and everything was right once more. But the Ministry found a new way to stop Blood discrimination, A Marriage Law. A Sirius/Hermione Love Story.
Ship: Sirius/Hermione
Warnings: Rated T, for now. Rating may change.
Chapter One - The Marriage Law
They were yet again waiting for the last member of the Order to show up. There patience was slowly dissolving. It was 30 minutes past 5, and the meeting started precisely at 5, so that meant that all the other Order members were probably here way before than.
Everyone was livid, there was a reasonable amount of time a person can be late, but this bypassed everything. And it wasn't like they could start the meeting without him, since he was a very important asset to the meeting as well. 35 minutes past 5, and Molly Weasley's face kept on getting sickly red by each minute that passed.
"What's taking him so long?" yelled Bill out of frustration.
Every pair of eyes turned to a skinny bespectacled boy, who just shook his head, indicating that he also didn't know what kept his godfather.
"Well come on! The man really needs to learn some fucking responsibility." yelled Bill once more. A few glares were shot towards him, including Harry's.
Even if Sirius Black wasn't responsible or punctual, he was a good man in general. He was just enjoying his life. He was relishing in on the years he has missed, it's not like he had his share of youth. Everyone else did, but him. Sirius lived a cold and dark life, that brought him nothing but grieve and despair. And now when he is finally up and about, they are mad at him for being a couple of minutes late? But, people do tend to forget easily. The others think that he is irresponsible for someone his age, but truly how would they act if their youth was taken from them. Harry broke out of his reverie, just as the door turned open, and walked in the incredibly handsome Sirius Black. Yells and cries of frustration broke out in the entire living room area, all muttering curses at Sirius. With a roll of his eyes Sirius sat himself down between Harry, and Remus who welcomed him openly.
Glares from Kingsley, Bill, and Molly were focused on Sirius, while others just wanted the meeting to begin, so they could be on their merry way. Most of the Order members didn't understand, why they had to keep on continuing the Order of the Phoenix when the war was over, but McGonagall whom was the new leader said that "You never know what can happen now that the war is over, there must be many Ex-Death Eaters running around." So Order members reluctantly continued the meetings, and mostly discussed Ministry and Auror business. But today's meeting was very important, since it consisted of something essential, that affects most people in the Order.
Sirius rolled his eyes at the silence, now that everyone was here they didn't want to start. Typical Order members.
"Hello? Can we get going here." said Sirius as he rudely banged his hands on the table.
Harry, Remus, and Ron chucked at Sirius display.
Slowly Kingsley began. "There are passing a new law in the Ministry, that concerns unwed purebloods, half-bloods, and muggleborns."
The whole room went quite, many shared awkward glances, while others began to murmur.
"What's the new law?" asked Percy.
Kingsley let out a loud sigh and continued "A marriage law that will regenerate the Blood in the Wizarding community, and stop discrimination"
"And what the hell does that mean?" asked Sirius Black, really not liking where this was headed.
Kingsley stopped hesitantly before continuing. He knew that most people would not like this idea, but one person who would downright refuse to play part would be Sirius Black, and that would cause even bigger problems than they had now. "Well, that means that the Ministry wants most of the next generations of Wizards to be half-blood, so that there is no discrimination nor another tyrant like Voldemort. So that means that all half-bloods must be wed to half-bloods, and purebloods to muggleborns. And there is one more thing."
"Oh what now?" yelled Sirius Black, his face contorted with anger.
Kingsley gulped, and took a deep breath. "The Ministry is choosing your spouses. The name of your spouse will arrive in a week." finished Kingsley grimly.
Loud protests, and yells were around the table, but only one man stood quiet and that was Sirius. Without a word he sprinted out of Grimmauld Place and out the door. Harry noticed, and made to run after his godfather, but Remus stopped him, and shook his head indicating that he needed some time alone.
"What happens if we don't want to get married?" asked a quite voice next to Ron. Everyone looked towards her. Her chocolate brown eyes were almost watery as she spoke.
"You get sent to Azkaban, or permanently obliviated, and they strip you of your magic. It's either or. I am sorry Hermione." answered Kingsley softly, looking at Hermione. She didn't say anything just nodded.
"Is there any way we can choose who we marry?" asked Ron, taking Hermione's hand in his.
"No. That's up to the Ministry." spoke Kingsley again, a sorrowful look on his face.
"Is this law for real? Do we really have to go through with it?" asked Harry.
"Yes it's very much real Harry. And the spouses must be married within a week of their after they received there letters." replied Kingsley.
"What if we aren't compatible with the person they chose for us? What about if we don't get along?" asked Ron, looking for a loophole.
"The Ministry are doing a magical compatibility test on all purebloods, half-bloods, and muggleborns that are single." answered Kingsley.
"What is a magical compatibility test?" asked Harry.
"It's a spell that finds a person most compatible to you. It can't be used without ministry supervision, and it hasn't been preformed in centuries. So yes, the Ministry are set on this." but it was Remus who answered this time, looking crestfallen.
"The only positive thing I can say is that, at least you are compatible." interrupted Bill.
Ron's face turned a shade of red, clashing horribly with his hair. "Yeah, easy for you to say! You are already married!" yelled Ron, pointing an accusing finger at Bill.
Bill just sighed and said nothing, he turned back and walked toward the kitchen.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione stood on the sidelines of Grimmauld Place.
"Don't think on it Hermione." said Harry reassuringly patting Hermione on the back.
"Don't think on it? Harry, it could be anyone!" stammered Hermione.
"Yeah, and it's going to be me." said Ron, taking Hermione's hand in his and kissing it.
Her brown eyes glistened with unshed tears as she turned to Ron, without hesitation Ron took her in his arms, and kissed her forehead, soothing her the best he can.
"I am also worried about Sirius." added Harry, quite uncomfortable with Ron and Hermione's embrace.
Ron looked up at Harry, and shrugged. "Yeah, Sirius has a right to be angry. He just got back his life, and he is going to be stuck with some woman he barely knows. I would be ecstatic if I was him." said Ron sarcastically.
"Maybe it will be someone we know." piped up Hermione.
A flicker of hope settled into Harry. "I hope so Hermione. I really hope so." replied Harry grimly.
Authors Notes: Well, I promise it will get more interesting later on! Lol, this is just the start. I really love marriage law fics, so I took it upon myself to write one. It will have a twist that most of the fics don't have. And Sirius is not as 'Dark' as he was in 'Darkness'. Lol! I really hope you give this a chance. This new story will be my heart and soul now. Because I really figured out where I want to take this. Reviews are very welcome! ;-)
