Okay hi guys. I just wanted to inform you that this is a Tomarry, TomxHarry, or whatever you call it. I am just building up to it. The Tom and Harry stuff will start next chapter. Just wanted you guys to know that so please don't hate me, and judge for this because I do not ship this HarryxYouWillFindoutSoon Character. In fact after the next chapter you will probably never see him again. (I don't know yet.) Now enjoy it!
The sire had me in his arms, an arm wrapped around my waist, and the other holding my hand. "Welcome back to Scotland my gorgeous laddies, and my well groomed gentleman. " He then walked me in a small circle saying,"We especially welcome you back m'lady. I believe the people are happy, and excited to see you back."
I do not believe that what he said is to be true. For as I look at them while we circle I do not see one smile, hear one cheer,or see a gleam in anyone's eyes that tell me they are glad to see us back. I do see however hatred, and disgust the looks show through their masked, dull looks.
He stopped circling us for a moment, we were facing the crowd, so I knew he wanted me to say something "I am glad to be back in this beautiful land with you, and your people, Sire Greyback."
Fenrir clapped, and soon everyone followed. His people this crowed was hesitant, and begrudgingly clapping. They hate us, or just me either way they want us gone.
As we walked into the Fortress of Grimwald, the chill from the outside followed us in. The fortress was falling apart. The ceiling had leaks, floorboard were are beyond repair and the walls paint, and the walls themselves were also falling apart. The furniture was the only thing that seemed to be well kept.
"Your things have been put in your rooms already. Now as you can tell this old place is falling apart, so some of your rooms have also fallen into unstable environments. Do not worry though we were able to find other rooms for those of you. A house elf or servant will be with you shortly to show you the way." As if on ques they appeared almost immediately.
"Duchess, Potter, I am Daze the house-elf. Sadly your room was one of the rooms that fell into disrepair." Of course it was. "Please follow me Miss. Duchess,Potter." I do so up a flight of rickety, spiral stairs. "Your room Miss." She left without another word.
I opened the old, wooden door that led me to my new room. It was small, and with the fireplace lit, and as well as my Celtic clothing being heavy, thick, and also quite elaborate the room seemed very suffocating. I stripped off my shoes and stockings, shoving them under the bed. I then take off the heavy cloak and dress even the petticoat and corset. This brought relief to me knowing that I could actually breathe. After I stripped down to just my chemise I crawl into the bed, and curl up underneath the fur blanket. However, before I fell asleep I took a brief moment to acknowledge how small this room actually was.
The bed was jammed in the corner underneath the only window, and next to the fireplace; they were only about a foot apart. My trunks at the foot of the bed just barely away from letting the door hit them. The walls were not painted, but just brick. The bed was big enough for two, brass, with a thin mattress, feather pillows, and a fur blanket. The room was small, and plain, but I really, truly liked it. I felt content in this room.
I awake to Daze calling my name."Dinner, Miss. Lady Potter." she said.
"Not hungry. No exceptions. Good night." I replied in a deep, drowsy tone. I hear a slight pop, then the next thing I know Sirius, and Remus are in my room yelling about not eating, and being rode to our host. I ignore them, and sleep once again consumes me.
The next time I awoke it seemed to be about mid-morning. I was happy to see that no one had come in yet to wake, and dress me. That meant that I was able to do things independently. I walked over to my trunks looking for my simple, plain dresses.
Today would not be the first time I have done things alone. Usually the first day's morning after travelling people tend to themselves, but then everything picks up again after lunch. Then there was this one time when I was younger, I believe about 9 years old, when I ran away from the palace back in England. I ran into the woods, and no one was able to find me for about two weeks. In that time I taught myself to hunt, fish, swim, and collect. I also found shelter in this little cave. It kept me dry, when it was raining, and cool when the days were scorching. Before I left I stole appear of Draco's clothes, and some food, and water from the kitchens. During those two weeks I enjoyed myself, but missed everyone back at the palace.
One night after I went to sleep, I do not know when, how, or who, but someone found, and brought me home. No one was happy, I wanted to stay away, they wanted me there. I still think about it all the time. That is why I have guards always around me, never letting me leave their sight, never allowed to leave.
God, was I happy. I was able to get dressed by myself, get my own plate of food, even use the chamber-pot without anyone being their.
I was sitting at the table when Fenrir walked it not dressed, groomed, or... anything.
"Sir," I said "Do you not think you should put on a shirt?"
"No, but I do think Remus, and Sirius will be unhappy with your cloth choice today." Fenrir replied while yawning.
"Not Sirius. He is more tolerant with the things I do."
"Hmm. Well you do look rather cute today." I was wearing a clean white chemise, a blue skirt, and a front red tie-up over dress. Nothing fancy, or cute about it.
"Well thank you. I am also sorry I missed last nights dinner." I said bowing my head.
"You are fine. As long as you are feeling better."
Sirius walked in yawning, and Remus looked like he was about to pass out. Yet somehow he was able to lecture me about missing last nights dinner, and my clothes.
"Remus just eat your breakfast, and leave the poor girl alone. Lecture her during study sessions." Fenrir told Remus, and giving me a wink.
After breakfast I excused myself, and left for the library. It was, like every other part of the fortress, falling apart. At least the books were still taken care of.
After about 30 minutes of being alone, and peacefully reading, I knew it had to come to an end. Thinking it was Remus coming to scold me, I continued reading as though I was to far gone to notice anything.
"Enjoying the book I see." I jumped a little unprepared to hear Fenrir's calm, deep voice.
"Shh. It is only me no need to jump." He sat down next to me, and started to stoke my head slowly in a calming way. He glanced at the book then looked back at me. "I enjoyed that book once myself."
"Enjoyed?" I asked.
"Yes. Then I found this book." He pulled out a book from his hunting bag. "This book has become quite popular up here. Especially with the young people. The book is a late Christmas present to you. I do hope you enjoy." He held out the book to me, and smiled at me as if saying most of my questions can be answered within this book.
"Thank you very much, sir. I will care for this book most carefully." I took the book gingerly, and smiled at him with gratitude.
"Marry, I am about to go out for a hunt would you care to join me?"
"It would be my honor."
Remus, and Sirius allowed me to join the hunting party as lang as they went as well. I also had to agree to wear my heaviest Scottish riding clothing. All I am going to say about it is that it was all tweed and plaid.
We had two hours of hunting, and riding before we had to go in for lunch. The first hour or so we spent hunting all types of animals, and collecting all kinds of berries. Though no one shot any dear. They believed it was out of respect towards me and my parents.
Then the last 30 or so minutes we spent free lance riding. Jumping over things, showing each other how fast we can go which ended up to be racing each other.
"15 minutes before we head in." Remus called out to us.
"Remus, Sirius I am going to take Marry to the lake. I want her to show her what beauty there is here." Fenrir told them.
"Of course. Go right ahead." Remus said reluctantly.
"Follow me Marry."
The lake was a fair distance from where we were, but not horribly far.
"Beautiful is it not?" Fenrir asked
"This place is glorious, absolutely breathtaking." I was not exaggerating nor lying the place was to beautiful that it would be impossible for me to describe it.
"You think so now, but you will have to come visit during the spring, summer, and even the fall. I will happily show this place to you once again."
"I will have to do that on day." I said still mesmerized by the sight before me.
"Marry I also brought you out here to talk to you about something very important. As you know there has been talk about marriage treaties."
"Indeed though I know nothing about the who they mentioned." That was a lie. I knew Fenrir was mentioned, and that they wanted him to get involved with someone that was preferably English. I also knew that I was probably mentioned once or twice.
"Well you have been mentioned." I hoped Sirius, and Remus were gonna come and get us soon.
"Really?By whom?" I asked.
"Some members from the Marriage and Peace Treaties Council. We all know the law no one is allowed to question, or deny their decision unless you are the king." I started to get nervous. I began praying for the arrival. Then I finally heard it, the rustle of their horse. They were not far, they could probably here the conversation from there.
"What I am saying is Marry is that they reached their decision a few days ago, and they decided on you."
"Me, for what?"
"For you to be my wife. Marry will you join e in holy matrimony?"
"MARRY!" Sirius yelled. I turned my head to see a terrifyingly, furious Sirius. "Get back to Grimwald. Now. Remus go with her." Remus immediately climbed of their horse, and onto mine. He got behind me taking the reins; just like what Sirius was doing to him. We left the lake leaving Fenrir, and Sirius behind.
About halfway to the stables Sirius caught up. The moment I dismount Sirius took me by my arm dragging me to my room.
"Stay here until I come and get you." He said still mad, but not as furious.
I shredded myself of my clothes, and sat on my bed. I decide to take this opportunity to read the new book Fenrir gave to me. As picking it up I took a moment to examine it; the cover was gray and the pages thick.
Upon opening the first page it read.
There was once a place where every one roamed free and happily. This what truly happened the day we were all ripped from our true home.
My thoughts came rushing back to yesterday; the first day of our arrival. I knew then that my thoughts were certain that this country hated me, and wanted me dead. The soon i was worrying about all the other countries. Will they treat me with the same coldness, or will they still love me?