Harry and Bill took off with a portkey provided for them. They were a bit reluctant, but were reminded Albus couldn't link it, besides he couldn't force Harry back now. The papers of their bond were sent to the bank and UK ministry, directly to Fudge in fact as well as the right office, to prove Harry didn't have to come back. Fudge loved to stick it to Albus, he had proven that before, and he would be happy. They were certain Albus would soon know, Fudge would never give up the chance to rub it in. Remus had slipped away to France, on the excuse of illness, Poppy had helped to cover for him. It was close to a full moon, and not unusual he may be ill, and it looked like he was at school the entire time. And he would be in the castle in his locked room, when the full moon hit, just as he always was. He didn't mind the risk he took, he'd do it again, to be there for his cub when he bonded. He knew Harry was so happy, and he was at least able to be there for his cub.

The Delacaurs home on the coast was on the South East, near the border, and was a beautiful home on a secluded beach. Harry had never seen the Mediterranean before, it was far more beautiful he thought, than any.

Bill found a note. "The beach is warded, but if we venture past it, there is none."

Harry kissed him. "Well I guess we will just have to stick to the privacy of the beach."

Bill more than agreed. "I promise when we marry, not only a proper wedding and proposal, but honeymoon."

Harry knew he was feeling guilt again. "I am just lucky you bonded with me. Besides we have been travelling for the past year."

Bill took him into the home. "Travelling for work, with my brother in tow, wasn't the kind of trip I was thinking of."

Harry laughed and more than agreed. "As much as I have loved the travel, I picture something a lot more romantic."

Bill looked around. "A bit more romantic than in my former fiancé's family home."

Harry stopped him. "Fleur is a good friend, she was part of our bond. But at least for now, I'd like to forget you almost married her."

Bill more than agreed with him. "I can't even imagine where I would be if I let mum make me go through with it."

Harry groaned with the mention of Molly. "Can we not mention that woman please? I for one don't need to ruin today."

Bill agreed with Harry on that. "How about we agree, no more talk about females?"

Harry more than agreed. Today was not ideal, they had been rushed, and all those they loved couldn't be there for them. But they had still bonded, and were happy to take that step, and pledge their love to one another. Fleur was a good friend, even to Bill, he could admit. But she was still his former fiancé, and of course Molly would always be a sore point, for Bill too. Harry wondered what would have happened, if Bill had married Fleur, when he had gone to the bank. He wondered where he'd have apprenticed, or if he had been back at school, under control. He didn't want to think about it, just because of the worry, but because he was with the man he loved.

Bill took Harry into the sitting room where they found some wine and more cake for them. Bill was grateful to Fleur and their family, they had gone to a lot, to make it special for Harry. He had thought they would head back to work, but Fleur said she had a surprise for him.

Harry accepted a glass of wine from Bill. "I for one am glad we have some alone time without our companions."

Bill had a hidden smile on his face. "I don't know, I enjoyed all that alone time with Viktor, when you were with the vampires."

Harry elbowed him in the ribs. "Keep that up and I will tell your brother. I don't think he will take it too kindly."

Bill rubbed his ribs but kissed Harry. "You know there is only one person I want to room with while we work."

Harry returned the kiss and shook his head. "I am sure Charlie will be happy to hear that."

Bill laughed. "I was thinking more about you…"

Harry blushed when Bill said that, and Bill had as well. "One bed?"

Bill ran a hand down his face. "If you're not ready to make love, we don't have to. We're not married, we can remain platonic if…."

Harry cut him off with a kiss. "I want you to take me to bed."

Bill put down their empty glasses but he paused for a moment. "Are you sure? I don't want you to ever feel I rushed you."

Harry kissed him. "You haven't. I want to make love to you."

Bill carried Harry into the bedroom and lay him down on the bed. They had not been together a year, but they were in love, and bonded. As Bill took Harry, he was reminded he was a virgin, Bill wasn't. He took his time, they removed their clothes the manual way, to be slow. He explored Harry's body with his mouth and hands, finding Harry loved having his earlobes sucked on. That and the nape of his neck. By the time his hand found Harry's cock, it was rock hard, and he took it in his mouth. It took only a few strokes of his tongue, to make Harry cum hard.

Harry was half lost in an orgasm as Bill prepared to enter him. He stretched and used lube, but there was some pain in it. But as Bill continued, Harry began meeting the strokes, until Bill too came to a climax. Bill cleaned them both off before he lay down with Harry.

He drew his bond into his arms. "How do you feel my love?"

Harry snuggled deeper into his arms. "Amazing."

Bill lifted his chin to kiss him. "Can I take it you will be sharing my bed with me when we are back in Prague?"

Harry laughed. "I think my bed would be better. The room may be small, but I don't think your single bed is too romantic."

Bill pulled him in close. "I don't know, it would encourage us to snuggle, but I agree."

Harry assured his bond that they didn't need an excuse to snuggle. And besides they would have more privacy alone on the main floor there. It was another reason it was perhaps good they were not married. It wasn't exactly romantic, that their first married home, was with two roomies. Bill and Harry hadn't spoken, but Bill had spoken to the bank about a job back home, that summer. He knew Harry would be free now, and Harry had spoken of a desire to teach, one day. When Albus was out, Harry would have a chance, and Charlie already had plans for vet studies too.

Bill held Harry to him as his bond fell asleep. "I promise my love, I will do all I can, so no one will ever hurt you again."

Back in the UK, Fudge was thrilled when the file came across his desk. Lucius seemed to have good timing, he had come in for a visit, the same time. Lucius had a smug look, which told Cornelius that the man knew, which was no surprise. He and Severus were of course like brothers, and he was aware the man had a hand in this, from the start. Fudge had supported Harry's apprenticeship, he had never had anything against the boy, just the man controlling him. And having a lord with three titles on his side, was always a nice perk as well.

Lucius knew they were right, not to tell Fudge about over throwing Albus, just yet. Cornelius of course was planning to go to the school, and rub the news into Albus' face, which didn't surprise Lucius. Lucius actually planned to go with him, but still the man was bad with secrets.

Albus was a bit confused when he saw them both come in. "I wasn't expecting either of you."

Cornelius smiled. "If we told you we were coming, I am sure you would have come up with a sudden excuse not to be in the school."

Remus appeared in the doorway before Albus could respond. "Lucius I heard you were in the school."

Lucius smiled. "I heard you have seen Harry, pass along mine and his Aunt's congratulations."

Albus was feeling like he wasn't even there. "What the hell is going on? And why does Harry deserve congratulations?"

Cornelius handed him forms. "Well I'd think because he slipped through your talons finally."

Albus stopped. "Harry is returning to school. I care about him deeply and I want what is best for him."

Remus sneered when he heard that. "You care about no one but yourself. And thanks to his bond, he will never answer to you again."

Albus heard his words in shock. "Bond?"

Lucius pointed at the papers. "You missed the happy celebration. Narcissa and I were disappointed to, he is family after all."

Albus finally looked down at the papers he had in hand. It was the official contracts, signifying the magical bonding of Harry and Bill Weasley, though there was no mention of a wedding. Albus knew the laws, he was aware that a bonding was enough, marriage was not required. Harry was able at seventeen to enter a marriage, without anyone signing off, and he was. He was emancipated by his marriage, which meant he was no longer accountable to any guardian, magic or muggle. And in truth he could have wed at sixteen, as Remus would just need to agree, if done in the magical world. Muggle guardians only had a say in things to do with their world.

Remus smiled when he watched the shock on the face of Albus as he read the forms. He didn't like Harry was rushed into bonding, but Harry was happy, and he was free. He may return to school, but as Filius wanted to apprentice him, but not until Albus was out of the school for good.

Albus glared at Remus. "You weren't sick were you? You were off attending this little bond? He couldn't without you."

Remus put an innocent smile on his face. "You know I have been ill. You can check the gates and find out if I left,"

Albus wasn't buying it for a moment. "He doesn't need your permission, but he'd not bond without you. How did you leave the school?"

Remus shrugged. "Your guess is as good as mine, I must have slept walked. It is a shame, but I will be there when the two marry one day."

Albus pounded his desk with his hand. "This is a farce. This is why I kept Harry away from you, you corrupt him, control him."

Lucius took the forms back. "I had a meeting this afternoon, but seeing your face, is so worth missing it for."

Fudge agreed with him on that. "It's always nice to see you taken down a peg Albus. It will be even better when I finally am rid of you."

Albus sneered at the man. "Fudge the only one about to be forced into early retirement is you. You and Lucius and your archaic ways."

Lucius smirked at him. "Albus how does it feel to know you wasted your entire life trying to accomplish something and never came close."

Albus called as they were leaving the room. "It isn't over, just because I lost control of Harry for now, doesn't mean it is over."

Remus knew he had basically admitted he left school, but he didn't care, and Albus would have found out. It didn't matter, he was a teacher, and he could leave any time he chose. It wasn't like Albus could even threaten to fire him, he had tried before, and the governors had stepped in. Remus had wanted to see the man's face, and he laughed at the threats, Albus

Remus headed down to the dungeons when he was done. Severus was waiting for him, he hadn't seen Remus since he got back, and he had heard Lucius was coming. Tonight was the full moon, so Remus also needed to pick up his potion.

Severus was relieved to hear the bond went well. "I know you worried how young he was but he is safe this way."

Remus agreed. "And he looked so happy in spite of the reason for it. I know Lily would have been proud of her son."

Severus handed him a potion. "I would use my extra room, I will ward it, even though you keep your mind, or head for the woods."

Remus was surprised. "You're worried Albus may try something?"

Severus nodded. "I hope not, but he has little left to lose. And I don't want him to hurt you, to get at your godson."

Remus opted for the woods, he had been welcome in them, by the centaurs. Severus had perfected the potion, and he was basically a shifter, in that he kept his mind totally during the full moon. He was still a bit wilder, so it was still safer, for him to be away from others. Harry would never forgive himself, if Remus was hurt because of him, besides he wanted to see Harry's wedding.

Severus watched Remus go. "I need to keep you safe as well, until Albus is gone for good."

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