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.
The next morning Belle was treated to a huge poolside breakfast. All of Hermione's friends fell in love with the girl. Harry joined them and Belle made him sit next to her so that she was seated in-between her parents. They seemed like a picture perfect family and it showed on her face. Hermione served her breakfast and Harry assisted with cutting her pancakes.
"Mum, can I please have more pancakes?" she asked with her stuffed mouth. Harry who was sipping on orange juice had choked when he heard Belle addressing Hermione.
"Don't drink too much daddy" she said innocently as she held out her plate to Hermione who added two more.
"Belle, sweet heart, remember, you can't tell anyone about your dad and I getting married. It's our secret" Hermione whispered and Belle nodded.
"Yes princess, if Ginny or Draco found out, they would take you away from us. You wouldn't want that now would you?" Harry asked and she shook her head.
"Good girl, now eat up so we can leave" Hermione said going back to her breakfast.
"So soon?" Harry asked looking at Hermione. "Yes, Ginny texted saying that she wanted Belle over because they had a surprise. Something about talking to AJ, but I didn't understand" she said reading the paper as Harry paled, as if he'd seen a ghost then excused himself.
The week of the wedding had arrived and much to her chagrin, her father and James had gone all out for the venue. If wasn't awkward enough that she had to stand in front of her family and friends and exchange vows with Horrid Potter, she had to do at St Paul's Cathedral.
Her father and James had pulled a few strings and managed to secure the venue. The reception was to be held at Club Quarters hotel, St Pauls. Her parents had no issue what so ever spending lavishly for this day, but who was she to dampen their spirits. They were excited that she was getting married and starting her own family. The thought of being a mother to Belle easily outweighed everything else.
They managed to keep Ginny and Draco in the dark about the wedding but had a few close calls. Hermione and Harry had the task of choosing a cake and almost ran into Ginny at the mall. Harry handed his credit card to Hermione to pay for the cake, which Ginny saw. Her initial reaction was Harry was bribing her in order to swing the case in his favour. Hermione eventually had to cave and admit to it and Ginny smiled in triumph as she ended purchasing the cake using her card. When she informed Harry, he just scoffed as if it were and excuse not letting him pay.
The day before the wedding Belle had broken her piggy bank and asked the nanny elf to take her shopping for Hermione's wedding gift. She walked into a store and picked up a trophy that said world's greatest mum and purchased it for her. She made her way to the counter not realising she was being watched. Then Belle had insisted on giving the gift to Hermione before returning to the Malfoy's.
Hermione was moved by the gesture and didn't want the child to leave but the nanny elf was cranky. She relented and then said their goodbyes. When Belle returned, Ginny was waiting for her special gift. Belle just walked past her and into her bedroom. When Ginny asked her Belle refused to admit to buying a gift so Ginny let her be.
When Ginny dropped Belle at Hermione's for the dress rehearsal she had found the trophy set on her drawer. Ginny was livid and she immediately called Draco to inform him.
"I told you we couldn't trust that filthy mudblood! Well don't worry, plan B will work. So here's what you do" he said and she did exactly what he said.
Ginny confronted Hermione and to her surprise Lily Potter was at her side.
"Shove off you gold digging tramp. Harry is marrying Hermione and Belle will be home with them. You think you can just waltz in here and demand she stop the wedding, well tough luck. Hermione will be a better mother to Isabelle than you ever will. It must hurt you, that Belle chose Hermione over you! Well that's what you get for abandoning your child for fame and fortune. How's that going for you anyway? Still Draco Malfoy's mistress? Even after all this time, you still couldn't get him to commit?" Lily finished knowing that she had hit her were it hurt most and that she would a lot of time for those wounds to heal.
"Get out. You're not welcome here" she finished and pulled a stunned Hermione away from her towards the house. Ginny's face was as red as her hair, "this isn't over!" she mumbled and left in a fury.
Draco sneered as she explained the events. "Tomorrow, you before the wedding you will get Potter where it hurts the most, you will introduce her to AJ" he smirked evilly. "There's no way she would marry him after knowing that Potter is a child abuser!" he smirked and left Ginny to her thoughts.
Hermione was a nervous wreck; Luna had to calm her down several times. There were times when she almost resorted to petrifying her. But all Luna had to remind her was of Belle and then she calmed. St Paul's hosted many of their family and friends. Not filled to capacity though, thank goodness.
Hermione and her bridesmaids had reached the chapel before the rest of the wedding party did. Portia and Belle helped her with her makeup and Luna with her hair. Hermione was actually looking forward to becoming Belle's mother; the girl was more than ecstatic about finally having Hermione come live with her.
"Mom, when I grow up I want to be dressed just like you" she declared proudly as the women stared at her in adoration and after a few bonding minutes, Portia had to redo Hermione's make-up. They were about to help Hermione into her dress when a knock on the door brought them out of bubble. Portia go up to open the door and was surprised when Ginny forced her way inside.
"Hermione, I'm not going to allow you to make the biggest mistake of your life!" she said adamantly as Hermione signalled Portia and Luna to leave them alone.
"What do you mean Ginny?" she asked when they were alone.
"Marrying that child beater, that's what!" she said teary eyed, which threw Hermione off.
"Child beater?" she asked softly.
"Yes! Our son; Aiden James Potter. Each time Harry and I had an argument, he would take his anger and frustration on AJ. My poor boy was terrified of Harry, to the point that when I had left Harry, I took him with. Merlin knows what would have happened if I had left him with those horrid people. AJ couldn't stand to be around the Potters so Draco and I sent him away to a muggle boarding school until he's old enough to attend Dumstrung" she explained putting every ounce of emotion into her plead, which seemed to have worked because Hermione's legs gave out and she had unceremoniously dropped onto a nearby chair.
And then Ginny went in for the kill, "Hermione, Isabelle belongs with me, her mother. I know I made a mistake by leaving her with them but I want to make things right. Who knows what Harry could do to her in the future or you for the matter" She added the last part for extra effect.
Hermione looked ready to crumble so Ginny nailed the final nail "Look Hermione, I understand you want what's best for Isabelle but marrying Harry to protect her isn't the way. She needs to be with us because we can protect her. Do make the biggest mistake of your life by marrying him. It's all a big lie" she said with a smug look as Hermione cried.
Hermione got up and brushed past her and went to find Lily as Ginny smirked. "That was easy enough. Let's see you get out of that Potter" she smiled then followed her out.
Lily and James were talking with Harry and Grace when they noticed Hermione heading towards them with Ginny following closely behind them. "This can't be good" Grace whispered to Lily.
"Hermione, dear, its bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding" Lily started with a smile ignoring Ginny.
"There will be no wedding" she said adamantly and everyone was stunned and Ginny smirked.
"When were you going to tell us about your son, AJ? That you abused the boy?" she asked murderously. "You dare to give me grief about my behaviour but yet you're nothing but a vile human being. How dare you think that I would marry you after hearing about this? Thank Merlin Ginny told me all about it before I had made the biggest mistake of both Belle and my life!" she finished.
"Hermione, I" Lily started but Hermione cut her off.
"What kind of people are you? To keep something of this magnitude a secret. I'm sorry Lily, nothing you can say is going to change my opinion on this." she sighed and glared at Harry and then disapparated leaving everyone stunned.
"I'm sorry Harry, but the truth always prevails" Ginny smirked and then left with her head held high after a job well done.
"The nerve of that little.." Lily growled.
"That's enough mother, It's over. I'll find another way to get Belle back" Harry sighed as sat down on the bench.
"How can Hermione believe anything she said? She didn't even listen to your side of the story" Lily frowned.
"What would you have done if you were in her shoes mother?" Grace asked and Lily sighed and sat down beside Harry.
"I'm sorry about everything. But things will get better, I promise" she said and Harry gave her a small smile.
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