Antonin Dolohov watched as the full session of the Wizzengammot were arguing over information he had just relayed to them. The minister of magic peered down at him pleased with the information regaurding his little Starburst Curse. A Brown haired witch was bent over whispering in the Ministers ear.
"I call for a vote All in favor of Mr Dolohov raise your wand." A shuffle of movent went around the room
"Well it seems as if it is majority favor to let Mr. Dolohov participate in the new reform law. Wonderful I declare this session of the wizzengamott closed we will reconvene in 6 months time with Mr. Dolohov for a general wall fare check.
Potter unclasped the restraints from the chair and ushered Antonin out of the court room and to the lift into a private office where Potter let Antonin sit.
" You are lucky Mate if you play your cards right you can get your magic back In a year. Hermione and the minister will explain everything. " Potter told him softly.
"I'm not even sure what's going on?" Antonin replied.
"Don't worry everything will be explained soon they have to gather the paper work and your things first. You said you went to Hogwarts 1971-1978?" Potter asked.
" Yes with your Parent's afraid I didn't know them well though I did occasionally study with Remus Lupin. You see my family name was already tied with the Dark Lord so your Mother rightly avoided me and as for the Potters they were so tied to the light side I was a target for James and the others. Sorry I wish I could tell you something more positive." Antonin said softly.
"It's ok I have come to terms with the fact my Dad was a bully he grew out of it after Hogwarts, I miss them a lot but I miss Sirius and Remus more because I knew them." Harry shook his head at the older man.
"Quite understandable we will always remember thoes that were there for us the most, You never got to know the people your Parent's were. Where did you grow up there have been many rumors over the years I'm quite curious?" Antonin asked
"I was raised by my Muggle relatives didn't learn about magic until I got my Letter to Hogwarts." Harry said sadly.
" That can't be right your a Potter you had legal right to be raised in the Wizarding world not even the MInistry could place you in a non-magical household. As the Potter legacy you have responsibility to manage your holdings. Please tell me you have been given proper instruction on your legacy?" Antonin gasped.
" I'm not sure what you are talking about, the goblins manage the few vaults I have and the investments. That's all I have." Harry looked confused.
"For the love of Merlin you can't be serious, What about your family magics the Potter and The Black? The Potter Manor ? Black Castle? You're Lord hood over two ancient house hold, your seats on the Wizzengamot? Maintaining the Family Grimoire's?" Antonin spouted off.
"What are you talking about I don't have those things." Harry stated.
"Merlin Potter you know nothing! How did Albus Dumbledore allow such a thing!" Antonin moaned.
"Dumbledore was the one who took me to the Muggle world when my parents died." Harry replied.
"So he kept you ignorant on purpose then, You are related to almost every well know light family in the wizarding world. You should have been sent to live with on of your first cousins. Hell My own mother was a third cousin I believe. You have a dozen First cousins you could have lived with. Andromeda Tonks would have been my first pick a well known mind healer versed in childhood trauma, Your grandmother was her Aunt a close family friend and she adored James. She could have raised you with both Potter and Black Family knowledge, Ask her if you don't believe me. Ask her why Dumbledore never shared any of your family history with you." Antonin sighed ashamed for the boy.
"I told you you should Talk to her Harry she knew Sirius best after all I always thought there was something else Dumbledore was keeping from you." The petite brown haired woman stepped into the room with the minister next to her.
"If that's the case then why has no one ever expected me to take these thing over?" Harry asked hotly
"Because most Pure-bloods believe you don't want to manage your holdings which is your choice to make so it's simply not spoken of because its considered rude. I thought that you chose not to head your family's and claim Lordship." Kingsley said rubbing his goatee thoughtfully.
" What else has that man kept me from." Harry said angry.
"Didn't mean to start something Potter I was curious as I said my mother was related to you distantly and I always wanted a peek at the Potter Grimoire to see if she had ever gotten to write in it as they are passed family to family." Antonin said softly.
"No Thank you Cousin Antonin I will find the things I have been lacking I look to your guidance to help me guide further generation's of Potter's." Harry said softly back to the other Wizard who gave the younger man a startling genuine smile.
" Of course Harry I would be pleased to help you reclaim your Family pride." Antonin stated.
"Thank you Harry take the rest of the Day off and go see your god son." The minister nodded to the boy.
"If you need a place to stay in Britian owl me you are always welcome at Grimauld." Harry nodded to Antonin who nodded back as the Boy-who-lived closed the door behind him.
"You are full of surprises are you not Lord Dolohov." The Minister asked waveing his wand letting the shackles fall from the seated Man.
" My family rank was stripped from me upon my arrest but you know that can you explain this to me minister" Antonin asked rubbing his wrists feeling free of the weight the chains had put on them.
" Indeed as of today you were cleared of willingly joining a extremist group, as for any illegal acts you committed while under the power of a delusional man are being put under a review by myself and Miss. Granger right now Will you provided the memory of your creation of your Purple Curse and every Assignment Voldermort asked you to carry out Can you provide us these memory's?" Shacklebolt asked.
"Of corse you may take them, and welcome I'm free then? " Antonin asked as the wavy haired witch stepped forward and collected his memories in a small potions jar he allowed her to so not moving in case she startled.
"Yes , You are free under some conditions we will go over everything after we view the memory's we will go over two new laws one of which will affect you. Hermione you go first." The minister motioned to the pensive that sat on a table close to the large desk.
Antonin waited quietly while the woman the minister had called Hermione dove into the pensive to view everything he had done during the war. After she returned the Minister dove in, the woman apeared to want to ask him something but it was as if she was hesitateing.
" If you wish to ask something I will do my best to give you the truth." He prompted the woman who's warm chocolate brown eyes softened and her ridgid stance eased a bit. She lifted her hand and undid the buttons on her blouse an action that he would have looked away from normally if not for the purple Starburst spread accross her chest hidden slightly by her brassiere.
"Blyad' ! Glupyy chelovek!"He cursed in his mother toung as the woman replaced her buttons. (Fuck! Stupid man)
"Can it be removed?" She asked a little amused by his outburst of Russian.
"Net, Not that I know of had the spell run its course it would have dissapeared within 24 hours I created it as a big show for The Dark Lord Merlin I'm sorry you were the girl wernt you. I'll find a way to get rid of it."He cursed at himself running his hand in his Dark Hair messing the strands up.
"What did you say to the man Hermione?" The minister laughed haveing returned from the pensive watching Antonin blink up at him in horror.
" Showed him my chest." Hermione said with a smile and a wink to the minister. The former death Eater groaned as if he had been stung.
" If thats the reaction you are getting to showing off your chest you may not ever want to show it off again." The older man laughed.
"Kings!" Hermione screached.
" So you make up your mind luv?" The minister dissmissed her screech.
"Yes I belive His creation of the spell the intent behind it is noble, Though the exacution not quite as flushed out as the rest. I say time served and a option for the deal we disscussed." Was all that Hermione said the minister nodded then looking to the man sat in front of them.
"Right then I shall trust your jugement on this one. Allright Mr. Dolohov we have a deal to offer you first of all we are going to be realeasing a old Law that has been reformed into a new Law an unfortunate reaction to the low birth numbers something that we cannot change. This law requires all un married fertile witches and wizards will be matched up by a spell . As of two days ago a large matching spell has been formulated by the Department of mysteries the casting of it sucsessful. The spell has included all of Azkaban you have been matched with Hermione Here. Now before you react let me explain , If you chose to take Hermione you would not be subject to the stipulations of the other law which include haveing you register as a Ex- Death Eater and be subject to limiting magic . Now the reson we are giveing you this choice is because the women have the choice of her Husband she has been given three options you and two other's she finds unacaptable both are ex boyfriends of her's and one of them has proved to be a scoundral of the highest regard. "Kingsley explained. The former Death Eater blinked at the pair the girl much younger then him and the older man smileing.
" And why would she wish to marry me in favor of the other choice ?" Antonin asked softly.
" He's not much of a talker he doesn't have a appreciation for knowledge nor understands my love of reading. You were a Ravenclaw and have proved with your creation of spells that you have a understanding of the written word as such an undertaking requires fundamental research. And well To be honest he let his fame get to his head and would be looking to reconnect for nothing more then a fling." Hermione said firmly.
"My family name and reputation would prevent either of your other suitors from persuing you." Antonin nodded understanding.
"See intelligent I need someone who could match me I need stimulation and someone to pull me away when I get to into it. If you agree your freedom is final no magic binding or limiting or any other form of punishment as we have seen you never meant to hurt me in any way. What do you say Antonin?" She asked.
" So I have everything to gain this is more then an incentive it is a fresh slate, A chance to start fresh a new life with a woman who would give me that chance without holding my past against me." Antonin spoke softly understanding the genius of her plan he would care for her out of gratitude and honor and he would keep her from unwanted attention. " I agree to your terms Miss Granger I do have a few conditions of my own if I may?"
" Ask ." She nodded.
" First off when we are married that will be it no seperation, I do not expect you to Love me but I do expect common respect between us. I am not a easy man to be with which is why I never wed before. You are a strong willed woman, I'm just as strong willed, I also expect to not sleep alone we will need to be connected for the rest of our lives and if we chose to have children I will want them to see us as a united pair. Do you object?" He asked a single black eyebrow raised.
" No I do not belive in separation I do belive we could come to a arrangement that would fufill us both, We will need time to get to know one another I do belive shareing space is acceptable as it will ensure we are spending adaquate time with the other. My flat is close but small to small for the both of us long term do you have any property left?" Hermione asked.
"There is A house quite close been unoccupied for a few years it will need to be cleaned might take a few day's but should prove quite nice once we update the furniture, Or If you would prefere there is still the family Manor and a country villa." He replied sitting back farther in his chair trying to judge her greed He was quite wealthy.
"The House would be just fine Is there room enough for my Books and a place for me to continue my reasearch?" She asked.
" Da there is a small library for your books you can share the study with me for reasearch ." He smiled she was playing coy.
"Sounds fine we can go to my flat for a few days while we get the house cleaned up you will need some clothes. So a trip to gringotts then to the shops before I take you to my flat. But first We have your wand and the clothing you were arrested in for you to change into. " She handed him a pile of things on top of it was his wand in its holder polished and well kept.
"You can change in my Private Bathroom Antonin, Its right through there." Kingsley pointed to the door acroos the room.
Antonin nodded standing and carrying his things to the bathroom leaveing the other two alone.
"He accepted I think you should tell him what happened with Ronald put him on alert the more he knows the safer you will be." Kingsley shot the girl a look.
"I know Dad I know, I'll tell Him tonight I want a few hours to get to know him as a person I hope we have judgued rightly." She replied.
" Darling I think we did the best we could under the time constraint we have, He may surprise us in the end. Just be honest luv best thing you could do and I am here if you need me." Kingsley said just as the door opened and Antonin stepped out looking much better in his own clothing he had freshened himself up slicked back his black hair so it was out of his face.
"Thank you I feel like a person again, It has been awhile since I have worn my own clothing." Antonin returned to his seat relaxing more then before." Good I am glad we could get you sorted, Now I have a letter from Gringotts wishing for you to resume your station if you want it. I also have set aside the seats you hold on the wizengammot. If you wish to persue Politics as your Grandfather did I shall leave them free until you appoint someone." Kingsley stated.
" I do not know what I want at the moment I suddenly have a new start I do not know what else to do at the moment."Antonin said softly.
"Well I think it is time for us to get going we need to sort out your status with Gringotts. Kingsley we will see you at Grimauld for family dinner on Saturday. " Hermione piped up.
Antonin rose and nodded to the minister who waved them away and followed his Wife to be out of the office and down the Halls of the old building and out to the Mugggle streets of London He paused out side of the door and took a large deep breath and looked around the streets his eyes coming to rest on the woman who had given him his freedom. He looked over her petit form curved hips pert bust lovely curly hair warm kind eyes that looked up at him. He wasn't displeased with his bride quite the oposite but he was much older then her old enough to be her Father , still in his prime by Wizarding standards but he had never been handsome poor thing must need the severity of his reputation and appearance to protect her from her past.
He allowed himself to be carried in thought as they wound their way in the Muggle streets He kept His fingers on his wand and his back straight and tense . On edge still expecting War on the outside even if logically he knew the war was over. He would not let this girl be unsafe not while he drew breath she was his intended now and his responsibility. Her warm brown eyes looked up into his her eye brow cocked upwards as if in question.
"Sorry was takeing it all in been so long never thought I would get the chance to just look around a street." He said rubbing a hand on the back of his neck Letting his had res at his side naturally.
" No I quite understand I remember how it was when Sirius escaped Azkaban. He loved being outside and always spoke of the little things we as people take for granted He was the insperation for the new clean living prisoners got he also allowed me to see that not everything is as it seems all the time. He was an innocent man caged for 12 years and never got the freedom you have now. Such a simple thing to take for granted, Come on The leaky Culdron is just up a few blocks we can walk it." She motioned ahead of them he nodded.
Hermione had been startled by his posture when she had turned to look at him He had been ramrod straight , fingers just on the hilt of his wand , He had squared his shoulders and kept her back coverd sheilding her from attack should it come. It was curious she had spent weeks with Kingsley disscussing the former Death Eaters and if they could utilize this briliant man for her safety. It never occured to her he would actively look as if he was protecting her, A novlety she had never had before. The whole plan on paper was simple enough Marry Antonin be safe from Ron. She had forgotten key factors like interhumane relations would play big time into this she would have to learn about this man and vise versa.
Hermione paused in her thinking and remembered what Antonin had said in Kingsleys office just a short while ago.' A Fresh start' He had been correct this was a clean slate for both of them.
"The Leakey Culdron is just around the corner, I have a letter to the Bank from Kingsley should we need it." Hermione offered to the Dark haired man who nodded thoughtfully .
"Doubt we will need it the bank will have everything ready when we get there Goblins are devious feinds who have ears every where. I use to work for them I should know." He grummbled softly. They reached the door to the Culdron with little fanfare Antonin pulled open the door before Hermione could even reach out to open it, He held the door open and allowed the witch to walk in before him.
Tom was at the counter chit chatting with a old bent Wizard who laughed at something the Barman had said. Hermione waved to the Barman as they passed through the quiet bar. Tom Smiled back at Her and then his smile fell as his eyes landed on Antonin. Not one to back down he met Tom's eyes as he walked behind the girl, In a bold move on her part she reached out her hand and had grabbed Antonin's Hand.
"Antonin come on I want to get this done so we can get back to the Flat." Hermione tugged on the Darkhaired Man's hand and glanced back at Tom as if dareing the barkeep to say something. She led them to the entry way of Diagon Ally and down the cobblestone road.
"That was quite brave of you to Do he could have thrown a curse at you ." Antonin said stepping beside her and kept hold on her hand lightly.
"Nah Tom's a pussy cat more afraid of you then you are of him. Tell me what do you know of the Muggle world ?" She asked as a distraction as they walked down the road to the Bank.
"To be Honest Nothing really only that Magic seems to pop up in the Muggle world semeingly out of nowhere." Antonin shrugged Staying in step with Hermione.
"It's actually not as random as Purebloods seem to think. Muggles have studied effects of blood lines and how it ties to characteristics in a person and their children and grandchildren Its called genetics . Genetics have shown that physical characteristics will be passed down to offspring along with these Physical aspects Certin other blood traits can be passed down like a birth mark or any of a number other traits. I have been traceing my Muggle family tree and have found I Have a squib Great Great Grandfather on my Father's side now this Great Great Grandfather passed the Genetic trait for magic in his blood down to My Grandfather who passed it to my Father who married my mother and the combination of her Genetic material made a magical child ie me possible. I belive that there is a genetic trait given to Squibs that enable them to carry the potential to make magical children or grand children even if they themselves do not possess it their grandchildren may or even several generation's after. Unfortunatly I am unable to say what it was in my mothers blood line that triggered magic in me as she was a ward and was adopted by her parents. I may never know Perhaps she herself is a squib and was placed in the Muggle world I will never know." Hermione explained watching the man carefully .
"Interesting Therory are there books on this Genetics I could persue I would like to know more on this? " Antonin Asked
"Yes I do own many but I belive having you get to know more about the Muggle world first would be a better place to start then the enormous venture of Genetics. Knowing more about us as people before knowing about the sciences ." Hermione stated.
"Not a bad idea basics are the foundation research is based on. You are a only child correct? " Antonin asked his voice even and had a accented lit that set him apart from most brit's it was oddly soothing to her.
"Yes my parents struggled to concive a child they had been about to give up on haveing their own and just adopt a child when my mmother found herself with me. I always wanted a sibling to grow up with and I want more then one child I do not want any kid to grow up as lonley as I did. How about you siblings?" Hermione smiled as the walked up the stepps of the bank.
"Da Two A older brother and a baby sister. But I ask we talk more on that away from the Goblins in quiet ." Antonin asked voice thick
"Of corse I shall let you take point here you know them better then I do." Hermione nodded and fell silent a silent adorment on Antonin's arm . Antonin kpet her at his side as he sneered at the teller. A gutteral harsh sound dropped from the Goblin's mouth Startleing Hermione who stepped a bit closer to Antonin. Antonin returned the sound snarling and snapping at the teller who glared at them and jerked a hand towords the back hall. Antonin pulled Hermione with him and mutterd softly as they walked deeper in the bank .
"Sorry should have warned you They are not fond of former employee's walking around without magical restraint. See they magically bins their employees to never reveal company stuff. But when I was arrested they had to unbind me from them as the binding would have killed me in Azkaban the magic there is century's old. So me walking around free is a insult to them and their privicy its also to be seen as a threat." Antonin stated as he came to a stop at a large door He knocked on the massive door and waited.
A muffled growling 'ENTER' sounded from the room, Antonin pushed the door wide to a large cavernous room with a giant Desk sitting squarely in the middle of it a even larger goblin sat behind the Desk.
"Well well well Look what the MInister let free a Murdering bastard, Antonin welcome back to Gringotts. I assume you are here to take over your old job once more." The fat Goblin grumbbled.
"Not today Sharp I have personal buissness, As you know I'm a free man as of Today and I want to know what is left of my family holdings , I want my Lordship ring returned and a complete overview of the Dolohov Vaults, Investments, Condition and up keep of all property. My Fiance's vault will need to be added to the overview and will be moved into the Matriarical Vault once overview is complete. I will also need my Mother's ring brought out of the Vault cleaned and owled to me by tonight, New Autocards will be issued now with the normal exchange for use in the muggle relm. Any extra surcharges will come out of your fee Sharp, if I find one knut out of place I will kill you respected or not." Antonin sneered at the Goblin.
"Damn Human that will be a week of extra work, I'll have the overview done in a weeks time it will be Owled to you , You'r Lordship ring is here and your waif will have her bling tonight you have my word. Now are you returning to us?" Sharpspear sneered at Antonin sliding a large ring over the desk towards him. Antonin glared at the Goblin collecting the ring and slideing it over his index finger on his left hand.
"I will not give you the pleasure you so want right now maybe I will consider returning once I have enjoyed smelling the fresh air not a day sooner. Now Sharp you have work to do and I'm not willing to waste another second here today." Antonin growled and stared the fat Goblin down.
"Fine fine Have it your way Human, I will send the banks official offer of employment with your oveview. You damn cards are ready collect them from the front and be on your way." Sharp grumbbled and turned his chair away from the duo. Antonin didn't waste one second he rushed Hermione out of the office and back to the teller station. The teller shoved two black cards at Antonin and snarled at him. Antonin returned the snarl and led Hermione out of the building He smiled at Her as they stepped down the marble stepps.
"Goblins are the biggest drama queens they love the adversity they take a certin style of handleing, I did not mean to drag you about so rough though forgive me ." Antonin said shyly releaseing Hermione's Hand She smiled at him.
"Quite alright I'm not overly fond of Goblins myself not after they attempted to Kill me for breaking into the Bank and stealing from one of the old Vaults, and then destroying the Marble entryway with a Hungarian Iron belly they had shackled near the Vault. They wanted to gut me and took personal offence when the ministry cleared me of all charges and forbade them from tampering with my vault or me in any way." Hermione smiled when the look of wonder and joy lit Antonin's face despite the ragged hair and bushy beard. The deep low warm laugh was musical and sweet to the ear.
"All the more reson to remain unemployeed at least by them. What now вспыльчивый человек." He laughed looking admiringly at his witch .(Spitfire)
"What ever that means, Well as you only have the clothes on your back your old flat has been seized and tossed and anything there was donated long ago ,you need new shoes clothes and I'm sorry but the beard has to go, I think everyday clothes to start. Would you prefere Muggle style or robes?" Hermione smiled at him softly She was still unsure about this whole thing.
"Honestly I wore both in my day I did like jeans and thoes converse shoes were nice but I dono maybe I'm to old for a younger look. As I am to be your Husband What do you suggest?" Antonin returned looking down at her another shock she never thought he would ask her opinion on the matter.
"To be honest Robes are so 1700's so outdated and unfashinable for everyone I prefere Muggle atire its versitle and vast something for everyone. Jeans and converse are a must for days off and working in the garden or for family outings you My dear do not look a day over 25 if I'm being honest with the right hair style and a shave you'll be beating women off with a stick I think a more chic updated causual look with one formal outfit , And for the most important question I will ever ask you Boxer's or breifs?" Hermione asked softly this brought another deep laugh this one gruff and free of constraint.
"Boxers, and yes to the shave I loathe scratching at this thing I feel like a bear. I will trust your opinion and let you dress me as you like I will say something if I do not like a thing. I Will reflect well for you that is my only stipulation I will not look out of place to my Fiance we will be a pair even if we only look it." Antonin stated and handed her the black card that bore her name.
"Well then It looks like I get to show you a bit more of my world before we venture back to my flat. To The Garden! Whatever do I need this for though. " Hermione askes waveing the card a bit.
"Right sorry an old custom bordering on law , it dictates any money you have be added to a family vault as a way to show you how much you are worth to my family. It's expected that I provide for you. "Antonin shrugged as if it didn't matter.
"Ah I see a Dowery esqe trdition Not something I expected I do not need to be provided for. But the Up keep fees are so much less then what I'm currently paying so that is nice." Hermione stated drawing out her wallet from the depths of her knock off Chanel bag slid the card into the open slot in her Walet then returned it to the depths of her bag.
"Wait the bank does not have upkeep fees? Thoes greedy asholes they have been stealing from you under the guise of doing you a favor I will see to it you get every Knut back with interst." Antonin Vowed offering Hermione his arn which she took and nodded.
"I have all my bank statements at the Flat I'll show you when we get there, they have always been there since My parents opened my account when I was 11 we were told it would be cheeper to have a account then to just exchange every year." Hermione replyed takeing the arm he offered and sat off down the road to the Culdron and made their way back to the streets of Muggle London.
"For what its worth I just want you to know that I am geatful for you agreeing to take on me and my problems, You could have said no and still been allowed your freedom as you were a non violent aggressor and avoided killing at all cost. You could have just left me on my own to try another Man. " Hermione stated as she waved her hand for a cab.
"First I would not let a Lady Face danger alone trust me my mother would would walk through the vail in the Ministry just to tan my hide. No I could not let you face such adversity without help, I know you know nothing about me but I was raised to be better then I have shown the world before. Perhaps this is my chance to prove that I am more then the former evil Death Eater everyone sees. First I think it's time for that shopping trip though. " Antonin said as a Cab pulled up to them he opened the door and let her get into the cab first.
"Covant Garden please." Hemione addressed the Cab driver as Antonin settled into the seat next to her . They spent the cab ride in quiet not wanting the muggle cab driver to ask them questions, the streets were full of people walking down the road or driveing in Cars going about their day . Antonin watched with slight a new aprechiasion for the freedom to come and go as he pleased, it did not take them long to get to their destination the cab pulled up to the curb Antonin got out first as the curb was on his side held the door for Hermione closeing it behind her and waiting quietly while she paid the man.
"Lets get you that cut and shave first shall we there is a studio just inside the Garden here I know well they will squeeze us in . " Hermione nodded at the large building.
"Verry well Lead the Way My lady." Antonin offered her his arm again she took it and they set off into the building and down the row of shops and in to the Studio.
"Welcome Do you have an appointment." The tall leggy blond said stiffly.
"No we do not I was hopeing that there was a opening with Lavender ." Hermione returned the girl typed slowly on the computer keyboard.
"Don't bother with the schedual Stacy I'm always free for Hermione Here. I see need your squeeze cleaned up. Come on back ." Lavender Brown ushered them back to her pushing Antonin down into her chair Hermione pulled her wand from her pocket mutterd Muffliato for privacy.
"Thank you I also wished to aprise you that He is still trying to get at the two of us, I'm pleased to see you have settled into the muggle world so well If fact I'd say you are flurishing here. " Hermione stated aproveingly watching her former roommate fling the plastic cover around Antonin and start prepping the supplys to give him a clean straight razor shave.
"No thank you for helping me get settled here, I'm quite surprised to say I love it here in the muggle world I can't belive how well It fits me the trends and the fashion I love it all , I do not know how I lived with out a smart phone your modification on it so that I wont fry it with my magic genius. I'm so pleased that you have taken my advice and gotten yourself a goodlooking bodygaurd, Loopholes got to love them ." Lavender said singsong Carefuly shaveing Antonin's Jaw with swift percise strokes.
"Yes your idea has proved incedibly valuble, I hope you know you can reach me day or night if you need help you, I even Programmed Harry's number in your phone as well you see anything out of the ordinarry you make the Call Lavender do not hesitate and if you can get to a public place and stay with the crowds He is less likely to try to grab you with so many people around. Just be cautious please he has stepped up the threats being sent to my flat He has learned to stay 500 yards away and pay kids to deliver the missives. " Hermione warned.
"Damn he hasn't tried anything other then the letters has he?"Lavender asked as she cleaned the rest of the shaveing cream off Antonin's face.
"No just the notes but even thoes get more explicit by the day, I'll be happy when this is all over I haven't slept well in months ." Hermione sighed
"If you wish we can move to the Dolohov estate by the end of the week." Antonin said softly speaking for the first time while the women chatted the desperation in his fiance's voice compelled him to speak up. He looked the woman dead in the eyes .
"Yes please As soon as we can leave the better. " Hermione replied looking down at her Hands a bit taken aback at his intense stare.
"First you need a hair cut I know just the thing." Lavender said sharply to Antonin turning his head with her hand. Hermione Smiled at Lavender 's intervention they may have not been close in school but the events that had brought them together had created a strong sisterly type comradire. Lavender's deft hands cut the sholder length strands in a flourish in a blink Lavender had taken several inches from the man's hair , Lavender picked up her shaver to clean up the back of Antonin's neck. Hermione had to hand it to Lavender she was swift and sure in her movements she had only seen seasoned Hairdressere's with the skill Lavender had shown, The witch was right she was blossoming in the muggle world. Lavender spun the chair towards Hermione flinging the plastic cover of with fanfare, The man that had sat on the chair was not the man who sat in it now. Transformed before her very eyes, The clean jaw was sharp and set firm hair fell gracefully right below the dark eyes.
"Lavender this is better then I had thought you are a genius." Hermione clapped stunned at the Handsome face that had been hideing under the beard.
"Ohhh such a Hadsome one too ,Hermione such a lucky girl." Lavender had flittered around to stand by Hermione batting her eye's at Antonin who stood and peered at himself in the mirror he ran his hands through his hair causing a bit of chaos to the strands . It only added to the look he turned and looked at the women he nodded to Lavender.
"Thank you I feel much better the Shave was indeed needed, and the hair is nice if not a bit shorter then I'm use to But looks nice." Antonin told the witch dug into his pocket pulling out the autocard .
"No your money is no good here It was the Least I could do for Hermione she saved my life twice now she's Family and now so are you, please look out for her Handsome she needs someone in her corner after being in everyone elses for so long. That's all I ask for in return." Lavender shook her head and turned to Hermione and gave her a large hug.
"Please be safe Lavender I could not handle it if anything happened to you Not after all that has happened. " Hermione pleaded with the girl as she held her in a tight hug.
"I know Hermione I know just please take care of yourself , I know the plans we have set and will follow them to a T should anything go wrong. Now come on you Have a handsome new man to dress up I am so jelly ." Levender laughed breaking the hug first and jerking her head over to Antonin.
Antonin stepped forward hesitating only for a moment, He reached out and grabbed Hermione's hand hoping to ease her with his nearness as she had not protested his being close to her yet.
"We should go thank thanks again Lavender. I'll text you when we get back to the flat." Hermione said a bit stunned Antonin had grabbed her hand to comfort her. So far her decision to seek out protection from this man had been a good one. She tugged on his hand and led the way out of the shop leaving a waving Lavender behind them.
"I take it there is a lot more to the story then you have said I wish to know everything that has taken place." Antonin asked softly.
"I had a feeling you would want to know the whole story. I have the whole file at the flat you can read it if you want along with the letters he has sent. For the moment I want to enjoy the day and not think about what has been haunting me for once. I want to spend the day getting to know you Antonin and take this opportunity to know the man I'm going to Marry." Hermione stated as they walked out of the studio hand in hand.
"Very well what do you wish to know?" Antonin asked as Hermione walked them down the row of shops and into a clothing shop.
"Well all I really know about you is that you were a very gifted Ward-smith you also have ties to Spell creation. You are not much older than me time turner use makes it a bit closer than you believe closer to 8 years difference instead of the 12 years. Honestly that's it." Hermione said as she started looking through the jean selection, pulling out several pairs attempting to size the man.
"I am the second child of three children, My Parents are both deceased as are my siblings so its just me no close family left. Just a handful of distant relations among the Wizard world, No close friends left. I do have a passion for spell crafting and ward-smiting. I'm afraid I let that get in the way and never had many close friends it's something I wish to change. Your turn family?" Antonin said receiving the pants Hermione was handing him.
"Only child my parents struggled to conceive when they were about to turn to adoption they found out about me, by then though they had turned all caring and focus on their jobs I was raised mainly by may grandparents and schools I hardly knew my parents. I know they loved me they gave me every advantage to be the best student I could they wanted me to follow in their footsteps they were disappointed when Professor McGonagall brought my letter and told my parent's I was a Witch. We grew more distant every year I attended Hogwarts. Then my 6th year I obliviated them of all memory of me and cut all ties with them sent them to Australia to their early retirement. They still live there now so I am on my own no family after my grandparents died, I wasn't close with my cousins they were all much older and had very little interaction with me. So my family are all my friends the Weasley men minus Ron , Harry , Kingsley , Harry's godson and his grandmother ." Hermione smiled sadly picking a few tee shirts up plain black and olive-green colors to compliment his skin tone and bring out his eyes.
"Fitting room is over in the back I'll show you I need to see if we are close in size." Hermione said walking towards the bac of the shop cutting off the conversation. They made their way to the fitting room Hermione directed Antonin to change and show her the fit. They made quick work finding the correct sizes for Antonin they gathered the necessities for the man. They wasted no time finding new shoes and even a leather biker jacket something Hermione insisted on saying they would buy him a nicer coat for formal occasions when they went shopping for formal clothes.
"Trust me the biker Jacket looks amazing on you with your coloring it makes you look so good, It's casual but still nice enough that you can wear it to family dinners with my wizard family at Grimauld. I swear you'll like them they are fun. Now I'm starved lets get this stuff back to the flat and call for some take out, I'm not much of a cook so most nights I get take out." Hermione said leading them out of the building to a back street where they could dissapear from. She grabbed Antonin's Hand and Apreheated them back to the entry way of her Flat He blinked around at the unframiliar peices of furniture in the room.
"Muggle things I'll show you everything I've done alot to keep my muggle conveniance in my new world I currently hold the only theory licence for adapting muggle technology to fit in the Wizarding world . So far its only small things like cell phones and tv's , not able to do much more yet I'm researching that it's slow going though. But Welcome we can put your things in the bedroom its right through here." Hermione let go of Antonin's hand and followed her into the back of the flat pointing out the bathroom and walking into the large bedroom with a standard king sized bed sat against one wall the window was coverd with thick curtins blocking out would be onlookers or this case stalkers. Hermione had prepared for his being there and had thoughtfully split her dresser and wardrobe with him leaveing him a place among her life a indication she really wanted and needed him here. She shuffled out of the room while he placed his new clothes in their proper place, she returned with a large towel in hand setting it on the bed.
"Thought you might like a shower before dinner you can shower and put on a pair of the sweat pants we got you earlier and a shirt or no shirt as you prefere get comfortable, I'm gonna order some pizza and I'm gonna introduce you to A movie. I'll let you get settled in and do as you like Merlin I'm sorry this whole situation is a bit awkward I will leave you be for a bit please join me when you are ready." Hermione blushed and fled leaveing a chuckling Antonin behind her.
His girl was most deffinatly, Still a virgin most certinly He thought waveing his wand and summoning the pants she had indicated allong with boxers and snatching up the towel from the bed he took her advice anxious for a hot shower. Antonin walked into the bathroom and allowed his thoughts to go over everything that had happend today ,His wife to be was certinly a sweet endering girl who had followed her heart to the wrong man a man that tormented her and had taken advantage of her pure innocent nature. Lucky for the girl she had sought the help of her friends and had him now to look after her safety once he showered he would strengthen the wards and add a few surprises for the boy who hunted what was now his. This Ron would not like his run in with this bezumnyy russkiy (Mad Russian), the boy had no chance not now that he was involved. He would not see the girl hurt he would remain a gentlman towards her and allow her anything she wished to know of him that she wanted but he was sure once the boy was delt with he would be carted back to Azkaban He knew the laws would not grant him freedome forever . He didn't mind though after all he had hurt many in his quest to live through the Dark Lord his life was forfeit he would enjoy what little time he got on the outside. Being beside the beautiful curvy brunett was a added bonus, Her intellect a major surprise to him he had met few women who could match his intelligance yet this diminuative woman not only surpassed but possibly surpassed him. He marvled how that much strong will and brain could be wrapped in such a small curvy package hell she probibly weighed less then him and he was under fed she bairly came to his shoulder, if he didn't slouch and stood at his full height he could probibly hold his arm out and let her walk under it without her ducking. He would truly be dammned if he let this woman get hurt she could have his name his holdings have what ever she wanted from him he would see to it, She would get everything he had to give. He would not look a gift horse in the mouth though and would not take what he had at the moment for granted.
He was a simple man now he no longer wanted fame and fortune no longer needed to fix the world he would fix her world and for now that would be all .