Here's the next chapter I hope you like it. Thank you so much for you continuing support love and glittery hugs, Moon x
The fireplace flashed green in colour and Susan stepped elegantly through. She was slightly tanned from her latest vacation and she was wearing a green shirt dress with a red cardigan and some gold wedges. Her hair was in a ponytail and she had on some minimal make up with some dangling earrings in her ears. On her shoulder was a handbag and on a holster on her arm which was also invisible was her wand. She looked around the room in awe before settling her gaze on him and smiling. He looked very smart casual and if she was honest exceptionally handsome more so then he'd looked in school. He got up and went over taking her hand in his where he grazed her nuckles gently with his lips.
"Hello Susan have a seat please we need to talk" he said as she smiled at him.
"Hi Draco yes we do indeed but I should go first as I have some things I need to say. You can speak once I'm done as I need to say what I have to first so you know what I mean. I was visiting my auntie this morning to discuss something with her and it was while I was there that I saw the memories of what happened to you as she insisted I should watch it to understand you better. I can safely say that before I saw it I worried that my marriage would involve me constantly having to curse you in order to stop you turning to the dark side again for lack of a better phrase" she said taking a breath to steady herself before continuing.
"After I'd seen the memories I got sick and cried my heart out as I'd broke the one rule of Hufflepuff. You see as our house in school was always judged for being the weaker house we had a rule that you should never judge others in another house no matte what. I prejudged yuo because of how you and indeed your father treated everyone they ever met. I also judged you thinking that it was typical that you were in Slytherin and behaving like that. I could have had no idea you only acted like that because your father made you act like that not to mention the violence at home etc. You didn't know any better and only acted on what you had seen at home slash what he made you do. I can but apologise for my judgements and letting my house as a whole down" here she paused again to think about what she should say next as seh wanted to get it all out in one go in order to steady her nerves.
"Seeing you now looking better then ever I am so delighted for you. I promise you now that although this marriage is a forced one I will do all in my power to love you, show you love and care and most of all understanding. Sometimes we will both get it seriously wrong but it is through getting it wrong that we learn more about each other. If I do something wrong I want you to be blunt with me telling me why it was wrong because I will be doing the same things. Honesty is the best policy so let's go from there. You should know that altough I may not always be able to help I will always be here to listen should you need to talk about anything at all which is bothering you whether related to the past or present. If I do smething you find annoying or something you don't like then tell me so we can discuss it properly. Also can you please forgive me for judging you unfairly when we were in school and so on?" she asked him dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief.
He softened at that. "Susan thank you so much. If I had expected something that was no wehre on the list although having said that I don't even know what I was expecting. Now there are a few things you should know about me. As you can see I have physcially changed and gotten better internally and externally but this didn't happen on it's own. Hermione Black's husband and my uncle Regulus Black was the one who rescued me and saved me from my so called father. He gave me the correct potions and medication to heal all my wounds old and new internally and externally. He also removed all spells on me and cast and old Black family ritual spell which makes me now legally a Black family member so when we marry your surname will be Lady Black as well. They all grouped together providing my mother and myself with two manors which they had going spare and won't be missed" he said smiling at her before continuing.
"As a Black family tradition we like to have manors in locations which share their names with locations we know well without being anywhere near them. For example this manor is location in Manchester Washington United States and not Manchester United Kingdom. My manor is five hours ahead of time back home. My mothers manor located in London California is eight hours ahead of time back home and three hours behind us here. My floo is connected with the main Black floo where Hermione lives as well as my mothers floo and of course now that of your Aunts house. Soon enough I will be adding the ministry to that but with a password only we and those we trust with a vow will ever know. I am no longer risking my safety or that of anyone else either. You know what the best feeling asides from getting to marry you and being safe is? Choosing my own clothes. I know it sounds like nothing but that monster used to force me to slick my hair back in an ugly fashion whilst wearing these severely ugly black suits which didn't even look fashionable" he said honestly shocked when she cried.
"Oh sweetheart come here!" she said hugging him close something which had not ever happened much in his life nor was he used to it. He now cried himself a bit as he decided that he never wanted to be without this feeling. "I am sorry to say this but I've never really had a proper hug as my monster father would never give them out and becasue of the way he treated her my own mother didn't understand how to give them. I love the feeling of them. Please say we can have many more hugs as I'd really like it. I'm so sorry because I know you're used to the cold hard Draco but since my change I'm an emotional wreck. Also if I do say so myself my style has improved vastly. Thank goodness for that!" he said wiping his eyes with a tissue.
She stiffened at his admission but relaxed almost just as fast. "Draco I promise we can hug, kiss, cuddle and that as much as you want. Whatever you need I will do my best to try and provide. Some thngs even I don't know how to give but we can learn those things together througout the course of our marriage. Auntie has told me that as we'll be married in four days I should move in so I have all of my stuff with me now. Please show me to the master suite and then one of your elves assuming you have any can show me around. Can I ask you what you feel about affection and being tactile with another? I personally love kissing, cuddling and handholding etc however I don't like having to ask if I can do any of those things because it's better if it's natural. What do you feel about it because if that doesn't suit you we can work out something else" she asked him as he now smiled at her.
Her level of kindness and understanding was baffling to him. Then again this did explain why she was in Hufflepuff after all. "I love everything you just said as I needed to hear it so much. You really have no idea what it means to me. I don't like having to as for things like that either so if I want to kiss you or even take your hand I will. I have dated other girls before however this hug thing is new to me so I may ask if I can you for a while but just because I'm not used to it at all" he said bluntly making her blush deeply.
He lead her out of the room and down the hall into the next room which ws the formal lounge. In here there was a huge chandelier with a celieing medallion in the centre of the room and some cream coloured Queen Anne couches. There was a large fireplace with a large ledge in front of it containing some cushions to the side. This way you could sit there and warm up slightly in Winter if you needed to. At either side of the fireplace itself were two wingbacked chairs to add to that feeling of opulance. In the corner of the room was a drinks cabint full of crystal wear and decanters of various drinks including Firewhiskley, Brandy, Whiskey and Irish cream. On a rug in front of the fireplace back a bit from the fireplace itself was an opulant persian rug which had a glass coffee table on it. A tall sash window let a lot of light into the room while showing some of the grounds in all their glory. He had decided to take her on a tour first which she didn't seem to be minding at all. "This looks so opulent and very welcoming. I can't wait to spend a night in here snuggled by the fire!" said Susan warmly smiling as she took in the sights around her.
Finally spotting the grand piano in the corner of the room she automatically sat down and began to play Granada, Suite Espanola. It was a spanish classica piece and he watched her in fascination. He himself could play as his mother had insisted upon it but he'd never thought anyone he'd be married to would have the talent themselves. He wondered idly what else she could play as he could also play the guitar. As he listened to the piece he was shocked as an elf appeared there watching in awe and then crying slightly. "Lolly was cleaning the hall portraits when she heard this heaven sent music. Thank you mistress Susan for bringing beautiful music once again to the manor" she sniffled as Susan stopped.
"You are quite welcome Lolly. Please call me Lady Susan as I don't like the title of mistress thank you!" she said hugging the elf. This girl was just as kind as Harry and Hermione were and it showed with her kindness to the elf. Moving on in their tour of their new home she saw the formal dinng room which had portraits in it on either side of the wall and a ling large dining table in the midde of the room which could serve up to twelve people if needed. It was painted a nice mint green shade with darker green carpets and looked lovely. A few doors down they entered their informal dining room which was painted a nice poppy red colour. It had a nice round table to sit four people in the middle of the room while casual linnens adorned the table and windows. In the middle of the glass topped table stood a vase withs oem elaborate flowers in it. The floors in here were a nice mahogany wood with some cream rugs to add comfort.
They visited the kitchen which looked quite elegant and nice as well. They next entered the library which had a round turret like shape to it. There was a wooden spiral staircase eading to the upper floor. There were various walls lined with book shelfs and some tables and chairs with lamps for studying. By a fireplace in there, there were two leather recliners for maximum comfort if one just wanted to read a book. The last downstairs room he took her to made her gasp in awe. In here was a large sqaure shaped swimming pool which had two semi circular shapes edges on two sides. Inside both of these curves were the jacuzzis and then facing the entrance to the pool were two doors one leading to the steam room and the other the sauna room. On either side of the pool were a few scattered beach leather loungers with tables attached for holding your drink or something should you ever get one.
Moving upstairs with her he showed her the upper part of the library. Then moving on he showed her their upstairs bar. It was a decent sized room with a bar in it made of gorgeous polished wood while some bar stools stood facing it and two sets of tables and chairs were out in the floor space. Here there was a smal area for dacing as well. he briefly showed her the two offices which looked ready to be used as soon as anyone was ready to use them. Entering a few of the spare bedrooms she found en suites and walk in wardrobes in them.
Lastly he took her to their room. It was the largest bedroom in the house and was painted midnight blue and gold. Against the one wall opposite was the king sized four poster bed with the gold curtains on it. Another ceiling medallion with a chandelier attached rested in the centre of the room. On either side of the bed were victorian style bedside lockers while a chaise lounge rested at the foot of the bed. There was a dressing table in one corner of the room. Opposite the bed there was two doors. Through the fire door they came to the large walk in with various shelves deisgned in a his and hers fashion and a seat in the centre which was for trying things on but had a compartment contained within it for holding all of their jewellry. Their en suite had a prefect sytle bath in the middle, two person shower to one corner and a his and hers sink section with various cupabords in it as well as the toilet.
"This looks amazing. I will move in at once as I need to get adjusted to living with you. I have all of my stuff here and I will put it away at once!" she said smiling at him.
"Why do you not get a house elf to do that for you?" he inquired curiously.
"I would usually but I am very particular about how I want things placed. Once I do it this one time they'll always know then afterwards where to put everything!" she said removing what looked like a tiny square from her pocket. Asking him to stand back she resized it until six full trunks were sitting there. Two of them contained books and documents which she had placed in her new offices she didn't much care how they were placed in her office. She merely cared about how her clothing and stuff was placed. She whipped out her wand sending all of her clothes and shoes to the right places and unloading her cosmetics in the bathroom and on the dressing table. The whole process took her half an hour but she was delighted with her work once she was done. Coming out of the walk in Draco surprised her by leaning in and kissing her deeply. It soon turned into a heated full on making out session and when they broke apart they were red lipped and panting wildly.
"Draco we mustn't do that too often as it's far too exciting!" she sad bluntly whilst blushing her head off.
"But I like it!" he said in shock not understanding what she had meant and making her groan.
"Obviously you don't get it. I like it too Draco but if it goes on too long I find myself sexually attracted to you and I'm not ready for sex just yet" she said now puce herself. he looked even more shocked at that.
"But I mean I thought what with what had happened to me I'd no longer be attractive sexually to someone! Don't worry I'll try not to be if it makes you feel uncomfortable. I'm sorry to say this but when you date Pansy Parkinson you really have no clue about women or what they want because she never ever tried to show me what a normal woman wants. She only wanted me for my money and I am sorry to say this to you" he said suddenly quite seriously.
"Draco the point is that you had the bravery to say something like that to me. You are not alone my last boyfriend had no clue either so tell you what we can learn together. As the heir to the Bones fortune I have my own money so I don't technically need yours but when we're married everything will be halved equally between us both and this is something I am afraid I must insist upon. I would not feel right knowing you were my husband and didn't have equal access to what is mine. I should also state now that while I may have been in Hufflepuff but if Pansy Parkinson dares to say anything and I mean anything I will kick her ten ways from Sunday. You are not to intervene in this. Suffice it to say Harry Potter is a rather competant teacher!" she said grinning in a serious fashion.
In that moment he knew but one thing he didn't wsh to be Pansy if Susan ever found her. "Thank you so much Susan for always being so understanding indeed" he said kissing her once more as they went downstairs to have some dinner. Meanwhile back at the shop Hermione was just finished making her last piece of jewellry for the day when she had a major dizzy fit and then started to hiccough red hearts smelling of strawberries. Just how strong was her baby. As she couldn't handle having this go on all the time she took the decision to head to St Mungos via floo and see if they could aid her somehow. What happened there was enough to freak anyone out.
"Ok Mrs Black now please sit on the bed and lie back pulling your top up to reveal your abdominal area. We are going to scan you and we've called one of your husbands Sirius to come in and be with you and he should be here in a moment. We're going to check on the progress of the baby or should I say babies" said the healer who'd been scanning her stomach at the time.
This can't be right surely she murmured when Hermione became worried.
"What is it is everything alright?" asked Hermione seriously her voice full of worry.
"Well Mrs Black it says here that you are a home family witch and never in my years as a healer have I seen a pregnancy like this. You are quite safe and everything is fine health wise however you are not pregnant with just one baby" she said trailing off.
"So it's twins then" Hermione said sure of herself completely.
"No it isn't ma'am. My scan has revealed oh welcome Mr Black I was just explaining to your wife here that her pregnancy is the most unusual one I've ever seen. She is not pregnant with just one baby but quads in seperate sacks however this is not the unusual thing as I've seen pregnancies like this before. While we scan babies we have the ability to tell not only what sex the baby is but who the father is. The joys of magic eh! This here test tells me that yuor babies beling to each of the four of your husbands. Clearly magic has dictated you should only be pregnant one time. There are no real risks in the pregnany just don't over exert yourself. Here now take this potion as it shall limit the extreme magical power your babies are displaying. It will also help for dizzy spells and so on. Now at eight months or so you must stoop working and remain on bed rest with visitors for the safety of the babies" she ordered as Hermione and Sirius looked at her open mouthed.
"Are you saying quad pregnancies are not that weird but quad pregnancies where each baby belongs to a different man is? I'm just trying to understand this" said Sirius taking Hermione's hand in his and squeezing it affetionately.
"You are exactly right Mr Black. I mean really quad pregnancies in our world are not as rare as they are in the muggle world. On a personal note Mrs Black I would not recommend getting a scan done in the muggle world purely as they would likely not understand it properly. Being a muggleborn myself I do in fact know what I'm talking about!" she said while handing Hermione a belt.
"Wear this under clothes for back support and don't worry as it will grow with you!" she said as they thanked her and headed home. Hermione feeling too shocked and exhausted to deal fell into her bed falling into a deep sleep while Sirius told the others. It had been a long day but she was in a way happy that she'd only need to ever do this once.