A/N Sorry for short chapter but wanted to get it done before I have to go to bed. All reviews welcome! Love and sparky hugs to all, Moon x
Waking up Alice groaned as yet again Blaise was not there. This was becoming a bit of a habit. We'll have to have a serious talk about this once we're married she thought frowning. She had a long bath deciding to luxuriate herself while Blaise was gone. She filled the bath with beautiful orange and ylang ylang oil watching as beautiful scented bubbles filled the bath. She stripped off all of her pyjamas and sunk deeply into the hot water allowing her to fully relax as her hair flowed out around her. The dark brown hair suited her olive coloured skin complexion perfectly.
She emerged one hour later and dressed in a teal summer dress and low pumps while her hair was in a simple yet elegant bouffant ponytail and she was now wearing long gold moon earrings on her ears. She went down the hall knocking twice on Rosario's door before finally entering and groaning further as neither Rosario nor Draco were even inside.
Why is no one ever available when I might want to see them this is totally ridiculous she thought now incensed at the idea that she was alone again. Looking at her watch she saw that it was in fact one pm in the afternoon.
She went downstairs to the lounge to have some brunch by the fire and jumped upon entering it as it looked entirely different then it ever had. All the surfaces were cream and covered with either white or cream silk and or lace. She initially thought she was in the wrong room so went to look at the door again only to see she was definitely in the right room.
She walked into the room and when she walked through the centre of the room everything changed. All the cream was gone and a large pile of presents lay in the centre of the room.
The room was now teal in colour and looked delightful. There was a table with a cake on it in the corner surrounded by various French and English snacks and another table covered with different fabric books in different colours and textures. She really didn't understand what the hell was going on. Do they really celebrate royal birthdays for a whole week? She thought thoroughly confused.
Jumping once more as everyone jumped out from behind the couch at the other end of the room. "Surprise!" they all shouted at her as she raised her wand so fast binding them all in ropes they had no time to even reeact. She then freed them all instantly. " Do not scare me like this again. That was indeed very dangerous as I could have harmed you. In any case my birthday was two days ago and we celebrated it yesterday at breakfast. I really don't understand why we need to celebrate it again and to be quite frank I'd rather not do this whole thing again so please just stop" she said shocked and slightly annoyed at everyone's presence.
"Alice darling this isn't for your birthday silly it's you're surprise wedding shower" said Molly Weasley giggling further at her baffled expression.
Looking around she saw everyone she knew from school and Dumbledore who looked like something was on his mind that he needed to tell her. She found that she was now extremely perceptive. "Excuse me one moment as Dumbledore needs to tell me something in private. I can't believe you all went to all of this trouble for me. Rosario please join us" she said now very sure of herself.
Rosario complied as they went into the room next door. Dumbledore was the first to speak. "You are very perceptive Miss Dubois! How well do you think you know yourefamily?" he asked looking between them both.
"We know that our mother is from France and that our aunt Monique is now Queen. Is there something else we should know?" they asked him in unison.
"Yes I am afraid, I know you will be tired of hearing this statement but again I must inform you that not all is as it initially seems."
"Do you mean we are not princesses after all?" asked Rosario frowning.
"No of course not! Everything you have said so far is true and correct but as you know your mother was a princess meaning that she couldn't marry just anyone. Her husband would have to be rich and eligible to have her hand. It is my duty to now inform you that you are not just princesses of France. Your father was the Duke of Geneva himself with his own father at the throne. He did not wish you to know of his status so he always hid it from you until you were sent away for your own protection. He believed that when your mother and he died that you could live normal lives away from all the stress of the royalty. It is with a heavy heart that I must now tell you that one of you must be Royal Duchess of Geneva as well as the Princess Royal to France. We discovered this when you discovered about your French Royalty all of this added information that he had tried so hard to hide before his own death which then came to light. I have a portion of his will here which I must read to you now" he said as he read the page in his hands.
My darling daughters I am so sorry it has come to this. I know that I will be dead as you read this. Voldermort gets stronger everyday and as we are purebloods who refuse to go to the dark side as he wishes I have no doubt he will eventually kill us. As you may have now realised I am Duke of Geneva. It is not a title I ever wanted to have but I had no choice as I grew up with it.
As you will now know one of you must be Duchess of Geneva meaning that your husband will now be a Duke of Geneva by association. This is not a responsibility I wished to put on either of you but because you are twins not to mention my daughters I had no choice. My family unlike me loved the Idea of monopolising Europe which is what they did best and my brother is actually married to the Duchess of Italy.
Now because the King of Italy has abdicated from the throne my brother Emmett must take over meaning that one of you must be the new Duchess of Italy. There is not two of me and I cannot be in two places at once. The same however cannot be said for the two of you. Obviously you will know that because of your mother's circumstances' you must be the two princesses of France. Celia my Alice it is up to you and Mr Zabini your fiancé to be Duke and Duchess of Italy. I expect you to be at the Palace three days after you read this letter. You must marry Mr Zabini as soon as you can. I personally suggest in the next two days. I know this is a lot to bear and I can only say I am very sorry about it.
Charo my Rosario you are now the Duchess of Geneva and Mr Malfoy must be the Duke of Geneva at your side always. My heart breaks as I write this letter and I know how much it will affect your lives. Anyone in England who doesn't need to know of your new royal status will never know of it unless you choose to tell them. Everyone in your school shall not know of the whole Duke and Duchess scenario although they may know of your princess scenario which was something I could not prevent.
You are both so young and it is so highly unfair of us to be placing it on your shoulders. I only wish I was alive to show you how these things work in person. I will always love you and never forget you have each other always no matter what happens. Be kind to one another, your loving father Charles Dubois.
"This, girls' is what he had to tell you. I hope you will adjust to this now new portion to your lives. I will call in Draco and Blaise and then you shall tell them. Gentlemen please join us as the women have something you need to hear". Draco came in looking confused.
"Rosario what is it?" he asked concerned.
"As you know I am a princess of France because of my mother but what I've just found out is that your status in society is about to soar. I've just discovered that my father was a duke of Geneva when was alive and now that he is dead and we are of age that you and I must be the Duke and Duchess of Geneva. How do you feel about this?" she asked him looking at him nervously.
"Well Rose I am completely excited and chuffed. I can't believe I get to be a Duke" he beamed kissing her brightly. Blaise also had the same response kissing Alice passionately.
Going back inside Alice thanked everyone for coming. She sat and talked to everyone individually eating cake and drinking champagne from a champagne fountain in the corner of the room. Soon enough it was time to open all of her gifts. She received different jewellery and clothing items from Blaise as well as some gorgeous purple roses he grew for her himself.
Professor McGonagall gave her some ceremonial wedding earrings to wear and Dumbledore gave her a collection of ten of the most rare flower bulbs in the world. Next she received some luxury sheer curtains for her bed and some sexy chemises' from Mrs Weasley who loved being a bit naughty every now and again. Harry got her a ticket so herself and Blaise could have a romantic meal on the Orient Express the most expensive train in the UK which was always fully booked up and busy through the year.
Ron bought her some perfume from France which was perfect. She also received books on cookery and gardening. She had loved every minute of her party which had gone on for hours.
As she left to go and put her things away Molly stopped her. "My dear you haven't even seen part two yet."
"There's a part two? I mean I really am exhausted and I do so detest surprises" she saidd frowning.
"Yes in pureblood society it is extremely popular to actually get married after your surprise wedding shower which is where these fabric books come in over here. Choose your fabric and imagine your style of dress and it will appear on you. When it appears on you your hair and make up will be done also. Then you must select the colour of your Bridesmaids gowns and put it on them doing the same things. I will then conjure some flowers and we shall be escorted away to your marriage ceremony site. Blaise will already be getting ready himself with Draco. Come on dear".
At this Alice paled she had not expected this so suddenly. She chose some Ivory coloured silk as an 'a line' sweetheart neckline dress with diamonds on the bodice and flat satin shoes appeared on her feet making her smile in delight. Her hair was in an elegant twist with a tiara and veil combo on top of her head. Padma and Cho both had elegant ponytails and or buns and were now wearing lilac coloured chiffon gowns with sweetheart necklines and some diamonds on the skirt of the dress. Molly summoned some elegant roses and they were all off to the wedding venue. As they waited outside the marriage gazebo Alice was very nervous.
Wrapping her arms around Mr Lovegood as Molly and the others went inside he walked with her towards to the Gazebo entrance where Blaise and everyone was waiting for her. This was it she would now be Mrs Alice Zabini in a matter of he was the only father she'd ever known in her lifetime it made sense to have him here now with her. She then heard the music as she took a deep breath and stepped forward her grip on her adoptive father tightening.