Chapter 35: A Lupin Marriage

Hermione watched her daughter and her soon to be son-in-law leaving the grounds. She smiled thinking that at least someone had found what they were looking for in life. It also made her a little sad about how her life had turned out. Suddenly she felt a hand and saw that it was connected to the Headmaster.

"They'll be fine," he told her.

Hermione gave him a weak smile.

"I know, but I can't help but think that they'll have a much better future then I will," she said. "Severus doesn't even want to look at me."

Dumbledore smiled sadly.

"I think that you need to go to bed," he said. "Such a long night isn't good for you."

Hermione sighed.

"Thanks."

And she was gone.

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Sirius and Raven arrived outside the Minister who was busy nursing a strong cup of tea. They knocked and when he opened it he looked a little shock.

"Where here to get married," Sirius told him.

"Got your permission letters," he asked.

They both handed him the two letters and after looking them over let them in.

The wedding was short and sweet with a few vows exchanged and a kiss. The Minister's wife cried and then they both signed the form. Mr. and Mrs. Sirius Lupin left the Minister's house and waved at both of them.

"Where do you want to go?" he asked.

She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"The Three Broomsticks," she said. "I've got enough money to get us a room for the night."

He grinned and kissed her.

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"Where's my daughter at?" Severus demanded the next morning when Raven didn't show up for breakfast.

Dumbledore looked at him.

"I've got no idea where she's at?" Dumbledore said. "Are you sure that she went to bed last night."

"Positive," Severus said.

Dumbledore sighed.

"Then I think that you need to look for her again," he suggested. "I'm sure she's somewhere."

Severus left.

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"Come on, lets hurry you up," McGonagall said when Sirius and Raven returned.

Both of them hurried up the marble staircase and then hid when they saw Severus walking past them. They shielded their minds to make him think that no one was there. When he disappeared they hurried back up the stairs.

"Winter Wonderland," Raven said to the Fat Lady.

Both of them hurried inside when it opened.

"Oh gods there you two are," Will said when they entered. "Where have you both been?"

Raven explained where exactly they were at.

"You both got married," Charlie said.

They both nodded.

"Congratulations," Fred said, hitting Sirius on the back. "Did you have a nice wedding night?"

Raven blushed and Sirius nodded.

"We've got to celebrate," George said. "Fred, off to the kitchens."

"Sure can do," said Fred.

And they left.

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"They're what," Severus yelled when Hermione told him where Sirius and Raven had gone to last night.

"Their married," Hermione said. "And their happy!"

"Well I'm not happy," he snapped. "Me related to the Lupin's now."

Hermione went red.

"Oh is that so bad?" she asked. "Sirius and Raven love each other and I thought that it was a good idea if they got married. They wanted it and so I gave it."

"Oh and if my children wanted to die you would allow it," he said acidly.

Hermione put her hand on her hips.

"Of course not," she snapped. "But I believe that people should be happy. I was happy with you."

Severus rolled his eyes.

"Don't bring that into the picture," he said. "I would never marry a little Know-it-all."

"Oh really."

And she kissed him hard.