Two down and alot to go. This story is far from done. I apologise if it's dull up until now, that's because I'm building a foundation for the plot. Please bare with to change later... Just putting it out there.
Disclaimer: Don't own this, Don't own HP.
Once the families heard the news of the agreement between the two, planning was in full swing. They thought it best to keep Belle in the dark until the day of the wedding just so Ginny and Draco would not find out.
But Ginny did find out that Hermione was engaged, just not to whom. She and Draco had bought her a diamond bracelet as an engagement gift, to which she politely refused to accept such an expensive gift saying that it was unnecessary.
Draco, ever the sly snake, told her that it was nothing compared to her helping them with gaining custody of Belle, which almost made her blow a gasket, but refrained from commenting.
She still, however refused the gift. They also enquired about her fiancé which she uncomfortably lied about it being a Muggle that she knew from when she was younger. Draco almost saw through the lie but it seemed Ginny bought it, much to her relief. They also offered to pay for the wedding and she almost laughed at the idea. Eventually she brushed them off.
Her family were extremely excited that she was getting married and becoming a mother at the same time. Her parents only wanted what was best for her, and to them Belle was the best thing to happen to her.
She had as little to do with the wedding as Harry, since most of the arrangements were made by their families. The only thing that was charged to the bride and groom, were their attire for the day. Harry insisted on paying for the dress since they were only marrying because of Belle (again) but she refused since she was also become the girl's mother. Eventually they compromised that they pay for their own.
"I've made an appointment with this boutique owner for today. She said she had something special especially for you, said something about a friend from Beauxbatons sending it over for your special day" Luna explained as the ladies party made their way to the Wizarding boutique and Hermione nodded.
They entered the shop and were immediately blown away, "Oh wow. I never thought I'd be one of those people shopping in here for anything" Hermione whispered and Portia chuckled.
As they got closer Hermione froze as she saw Ginny. She signalled for Luna to get Grace and Lily out of sight.
"Hermione, is that you?" Ginny asked oblivious to the mocking stares she received behind her.
"Ginny, hi, nice to see you" she said trying to hid her amusement.
"What on earth are you doing here?" she asked her tone slightly insulting.
"Actually I'm here to pick out a wedding dress" she said looking at her feet.
"Here, are you sure. I mean this boutique is rather pricey. Did you try madam Maulkins? She usually caters for weddings and stuff" she said in a presumptuous tone and Hermione was seething, "Who the hell does she think she is?" she thought but gasped when she saw Belle.
"Belle" she smiled as the girl ran into her waiting arms, much to Ginny's annoyance.
"Aunty Hermy, what are you doing here?" she asked innocently and Hermione smiled and told her she was there to pick up a really special dress.
"Really?" she asked in amazement.
"Yes Isabelle, Hermione's getting married you this weekend you see" Ginny explained to the girl who's smile disappeared from her face.
"Miss Weasley the designer will see you now" the saleswoman interrupted and Ginny excused herself with a smug smile on her face.
"Hermy, are you really getting married?" she asked sadly and Hermione couldn't help the tears welling in her eyes.
"Yes sweet heart, but it doesn't change anything" she said giving her a watery smile.
"Yes it will, what if my new uncle doesn't like me and he doesn't let me play with you" she sobbed and Hermione embraced the distraught girl.
"That will never happen, I promise" she said pulling apart from the girl and smiling.
"I promised you I would never leave you and I don't know about you young lady but I keep my promises. Besides you will love your "new uncle"" she said touching the tip of her nose and then giving her a watery chuckle.
"Can I come to your wedding" she asked after wiping away her tears and Hermione gave her a bright smile.
"Well I can't get married with my special girl" she said emphatically.
"Really and why would my daughter be so important at your wedding" she stiffened when she heard Ginny standing behind her.
She gulped and turned, "Well, I was actually meaning to ask you if Belle could be my flower girl. I'm getting married the traditional Muggle way and Belle is a big part of my life and I want to share the day with her" she said honestly and Ginny relented.
"Off course, that wouldn't be a problem. In fact Draco and I were looking forward to having the weekend too ourselves and again you just became a life saver" she said as she pulled out her phone and dialled a number.
"Thank you Ginny, it means so much. Do you mind if I kept her with me for the day so I can pick out her outfit aswel?" she asked as the little girl beamed.
"Sure, I don't see why not. I have a spa appointment then I have some other errands I need to run" she said putting her phone away.
"In fact, why don't you bring her home tomorrow, I know the little thing missed you" she said and then after bidding farewell to them she left.
"Honestly, the hide of that woman!" Lily said as they came out of their hiding places.
"Grandma" Belle yelled and ran into Lily. The women had got down to business after reacquainting with Belle.
Hermione's dress was easy enough to find as she fell in love with the winter collection her classmate from France had designed. Once she tried it on everyone knew it was the one. There was not a dry eye in the room apart from Belle who asked tem why they were crying when Hermy looked like a princess. The dress was a modified sweetheart neckline, box plated ball gown style. The bodice was covered in intricate beading of Swarovski starting from the bodice of the gown. That topped off with long white gloves and a veil with a tiara. Simply stunning in Emma and Lily's words.
When they reached home Belle sat with Hermione and her friends who had come over for the wedding all the way from France. They were badgering her about her elusive fiancé and how they wanted to meet him.
She simply smiled awkwardly and said that they would meet him eventually.
Luna was standing on the balcony when she spotted the raven haired man, "look there he is" she whispered and the girls ran up to see. Portia sat beside Hermione tapping her thigh softly and smiled.
"OMG Hermione, he is gorgeous and looks so strong. Wherever did you find him?" they asked as they snickered.
"I found him lying around and took pity on him" she mumbled and Portia laughed.
"Mia, Harry is very handsome you cannot deny that. He has this roguish, bad boy thing going on there and it's rather appealing" she smirked and Hermione was having a hard time picking up her jaw.
"Excuse you, but you are married missy! Besides I've been too busy fighting with him to notice anything" she scolded her sister and then chuckled.
"Well a girl can look. Can't she?" she laughed.
No one noticed the sad look on Belle's face as she turned to leave. When she heard that Hermione's fiancé was outside, she knew she had to see him. She snuck outside and saw him on the phone near the tree. She couldn't really make out who it was but it didn't stop her. She walked up to the man
"He..hello uncle. My my name is Isabelle Potter" she stammered as Harry just ended his call to hear her. He didn't want to reveal himself so he just stood there and cleared his throat and nodded.
"Please don't marry my Hermy" she said dejectedly and Harry froze, "why would she not want me to marry her?" he thought to himself.
"She is my best friend and if you get married to her, you will take her away. And if you take her away, what will happen to me?" her voice cracking which became unbearable for Harry to hear.
"Everyone I love leaves me, and if you marry her, I'm going to be here all alone. You can marry any girl but please give me back my Hermy" she sobbed hard. Harry couldn't stand to hear her so hurt so he turned around and crouched in front of her.
He gently lifted her chin to face him and he was heart sore when he saw her tears. "Daddy?" she said as he smiled and wiped away her tears then nodded.
"I thought you were the uncle marrying Hermy" she said as she looked around for the man.
He sniffled, "your Hermy will be closer to you than you know" he said and she looked at him.
He stared into those sad innocent eyes, "I am the one she's getting married too" he whispered and she gasped loudly then broke out into the biggest smile he had ever seen. She was beaming and began jumping up and then hugged her father tightly giving him a wet sloppy kiss on his cheek. He couldn't help but laugh at her excitement.
"I love you daddy, you're the best daddy in the world" she said holding onto him. Harry placed her on his lap as she spoke.
"You know daddy, Hermy wanted me to be her flower girl" she said and he smiled.
"Yes well she said she wouldn't marry me if you weren't" he said trying to keep the smile off his face, failing miserably.
"And then Ginny sent me here because Hermy asked her to and she said I can go back there tomorrow because she was busy" she said in her sweet innocent voice and Harry had to bite his cheek from retorting.
"You are my daddy, the best daddy in the world. My only daddy" she smiled and kissed him again.
"Yes and you are my sweet little princess and no one will ever take you away from me. You got that?" he asked kissing her nose and she nodded.
"Mr Draco said he was going to be me new daddy. He said he like to take everything you love away from you, but Ginny told him we are not things and then he said he will buy us lots of things. I don't like them daddy, he's mean" she said and Harry felt rage bubbling within him.
"Princess, why don't go you back inside and have some fun with Hermy? I promise to come have breakfast with you tomorrow. What do you say?" he asked and she beamed then gave him another tight hug and kiss, then ran inside.
Belle reached Hermione's bedroom and stood at the doorway and stared at Hermione. Luna tapped Hermione and signalled to the door. She turned and was surprised to find Belle standing there teary eyed.
She frowned then slowly moved towards the door, "Belle, sweetheart, what's the matter?" she asked, her voice etched in concern. The girl launched herself into Hermione and held onto to her tightly and she cried.
"Belle, what's wrong?" she asked again but struggling to keep her emotions in check. She mumbled something into Hermione's shoulder, so gently pulled the girl away. She looked Hermione in the eye and called her "mum."
Everyone in the room gasped and stood in awe as Hermione nodded and embraced her lovingly.
"You're my mummy" she chuckled and then gave Hermione a wet kiss. "My mum! I love you mum" she said hugging Hermione, who broke down into an emotional mess. "I love you too my baby girl"
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To the reader that has pointed out that this is similar to an Indian series called Y.H.M, good call. Cause it is, just a HP twist. Hopefully I could do it justice though. I'd be happy to receive ideas aswel.