A Curse of Ancients
C34: Holiday Spirits
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters
A/N: So we're nearly at the end of this one, only one chapter remains, which will be coming online next wednesday, instead of Monday. This is mostly because that coincides with the day that I finished my first ever fic, now six years ago. Once those are online, I will be taking a bit of a break from writing since I've been writing almost every day for the past six years, and I really need a bit of a break to find some new inspiration again. So for now I hope you enjoy this one and I will see you for the next one.
Surprisingly the one day was all they needed to get their draft approved and have a new Minister be elected in Kingsley Shacklebolt, for which everyone was grateful. He would make sure new laws would be drafted up and existing ones be edited or removed from legislation entirely, so when the family got home late in the afternoon, they were all in high spirits, Hermione more so than the rest. This meant that her mother's vision of a classless system had come to fruition and that they could now focus on the future together.
So the moment the two Le Fays were home Morgana gathered her daughter into her arms. "I'm so very proud of you Hermione. You've done something no one in history, including myself has ever done. You've overhauled a flawed society into something honest and worthy of the future."
The brunette smiled at that. "Thank you mother, but I couldn't have done it alone, or without you."
Morgana smiled and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "I knew I chose well when I gifted you with my magic. It honestly has worked out better than I ever thought it would. I couldn't be more proud to call you my daughter."
Hermione smiled at her mother. "As I am proud to call you my mother, Morgana."
"Now that everything is settled, I think we should take this time together as a family, in whichever way that may be. Besides, I did make my son a promise this morning, and I know he will would want me to honor it." Narcissa said with a smile.
Fabian smiled at her. "That's for tonight mother, but if you want to prolong that to immediately after dinner, I certainly wouldn't be opposed."
Narcissa smiled at him. "Perhaps we can make it a two part night sweetie. I know your fiancee is very curious about my, let's say more persuasive personality, and Lily hasn't had a chance to be intimate with you for a while."
Bellatrix smirked at that. "Persuasive is one way to call it Cissa. I think we all have witnessed your Dominatrix persona at one time or another."
"Hush Bella. I haven't heard any complaints so far, and since it is going to happen at some point, and I want Hermione to be prepared for that. We've never held any secrets and I don't intend to start now." Narcissa said in her most haughty tone.
Bellatrix smiled at her sister. "I was merely teasing you Cissa. You know how I get when I'm giddy."
Narcissa smiled at that. "Oh I do Bella. I remember vividly the other times you've been giddy. Especially the times when you were pregnant with Fabian."
"I remember those nights well. The three of us had a lot of fun together back in the day." The raven haired witch said with a soft smile, her mind clearly in another place.
Luna smiled and crawled into her mother's lap, cuddling close to both of her mothers. "May I add that I also never mind it when you're giddy Mom. It leads to so much fun."
Bellatrix smiled at her. "You've certainly learned a lot from your brother in recent years sweetheart, and we also expected you to have somewhat more exciting urges because of the way you were conceived and so far you've proven all of our theories."
Luna smiled at that. "I'm glad to have lived up to expectations Mom."
Both Bellatrix and Pandora smiled at her as they pressed a simultaneous kiss to her cheek, making the blonde blush brightly.
"Fabian has always been good at letting someone see their full potential. Lord knows he made me see the light." Nymphadora said softly.
"Sometimes several times a night, right Nymmie?" Fabian asked teasingly.
The Metamorphmagus smiled at that. "Or during the day. We weren't picky back then, and come to think of it, we aren't exactly picky now."
He laughed lightly and nodded at that. "We certainly aren't Nymmie, and I don't think we will ever change that, nor would I want to."
Dora smiled at him as he cuddled into her wife. "I wouldn't want that to change, and I have a feeling that your fiancee and my wife don't mind it, since it is certainly mutually beneficial for everyone involved."
"Can we please keep it chaste until after dinner. I think we all know each other a bit too well to know where this will lead to." Andromeda said with a huff.
Morgana smiled and kissed her. "But it's fun to tease sweetness. It will lead to so many good things later tonight."
"Why don't we go out to celebrate this important victory tonight. It will force everyone to behave and we get to go out for a bit." Lily said with a smile, knowing that everyone deserved a chance to relax after everything.
Narcissa smiled and kissed her lover's cheek. "That's a wonderful idea sweetie. Won't you join me in making reservations. It will be a very sizable party for any restaurant that is in line with our standards."
Lily nodded and smiled as they got up and made their way to Narcissa's office to make arrangements for tonight.
Ginny and Luna also excused themselves, stating that they wanted to take a nap before dinner.
"I think I'll go and take a nap too, the past few weeks have been pretty tiring. Would you like to join me mother?" Hermione asked softly.
Morgana shared a look with Andromeda, a silent conversation visible in their eyes before the ancient witch nodded. "I think I will sweetie." She said before hooking her arm with that of her daughter and teleporting them away.
"They've gone to the Island to recharge I think. Because of their magic it'll be easier for them to recharge there." Andromeda said with a smile.
"I figured as much. They're a lot alike in that sense. Would you like to join me for a walk in the garden, Mum?" Fabian asked with a smile.
Andromeda nodded and smiled at him. "It's been a while since we had some alone time, so yes, lead on sweetie."
He smiled at her as he hooked his arm with hers before they made their way outside, both of them more than content to spend some quality time together.
…
Later that evening Narcissa and Lily made their way to Fabian and Hermione's room, Narcissa wearing nothing more than a sheer nightgown which did not hide anything, while Lily hadn't even bothered with clothes tonight. She knew they would only get in the way. "I still don't understand why you bothered with clothes at all, Cissa-flower. You know Fabian is just going to vanish it the moment we're in the room."
"Not tonight. He always has certain wishes on a night like this, and I do my best to accommodate him too. You know you will see an entirely new side of both of us tonight, and I just want you to know that whatever happens, I am more than okay with, no matter how bad it seems." The blonde said with a soft smile.
Lily nodded at her. "I understand, but you're making me a bit nervous here love. It's not anything bondage related is it?"
Narcissa smiled and kissed her. "Not tonight love. That's what Fabian has come to call Domi-mommy. That's all leather, chains and harsh words, I'll keep that for Hermione. She said she was curious about that and I think she would enjoy that too, which will give you another chance to enjoy Fabian's company."
"And enjoy him I will. You know that I've never really been inclined to men in the first place, and I would've been more than happy to raise a family with you, but I think Fabian is the only man I could ever see myself being intimate with." Lily said with a smile.
"Perhaps when Fabian and Hermione are on their honeymoon, I should ask my sisters if we could revive an old custom, one I had intended to familiarize you with in school, but there never was a right time for." Narcissa said softly.
Lily smiled at that. "Would this be the infamous Black Sisters bonding time I've heard so much about?"
"It is love, and I think you'll love it. It probably won't be much different from the times we made love as a family, just with fewer people present, and if I know my son a little, they'll do something similar on that night." Narcissa said with a smile.
"Since it seems like an inevitability, I don't mind, as long as we at some point next year take some time for just us. We haven't really had that ever since we found each other again." Lily said softly.
Narcissa nodded at that. "I know, and I'm sorry. I promised you so that we would try and live as normal a life as possible, and I have not delivered on it."
Lily smiled at that. "We've been busy stopping a war love. We have a very long time to drive each other crazy. I was merely worried that the Curse would become an overwhelming force in our lives."
"It won't Lily-flower. I won't let it. You will always be the most important person in my life." Narcissa said softly.
Lily smiled at her as she pushed open the door. "Except for tonight, because as far as I know you'll be at the mercy of your son."
Narcissa blushed at her lover as she saw the look on her son's face, who was reclining on the bed, his cock already rock hard for her.
Lily just gave her a soft kiss on the cheek before making her way over to Hermione, who was on the other side of the bed waiting for her in nothing but her birthday suit. "Good evening Lily. Ready to see a totally different side of your lover today?"
The redhead nodded and crawled onto the bed. "I am, and I do hope we could have some fun as well, I've never handled watching others having sex in front of me very well."
Hermione smiled at her. "Well of course Lily. It would be my pleasure."
Lily only smiled and kissed the brunette as they watched Narcissa crawl onto the bed. "What's the matter mother. I thought you wanted to show your lover exactly what you become when the Curse hits you. Don't you want to show her?" He asked huskily.
"Of course I do Fabian. What do you want me to do?" She asked with a soft moan in her voice.
He smirked and motioned her closer, ripping off her nightgown once she was within reach. "I don't know why you bothered dressing even a little, mother. You should know better."
Narcissa blushed at that. "I imagined you would like to have something to rip off me like you usually do."
"While very thoughtful, it is not the object of tonight, wouldn't you say slut?"
She nodded and got on all fours, presenting herself to her son as she spread her legs wide, which made him smile as gave her ass a healthy spank, making the blonde moan loudly. "So my slut, how do you want it today. Raw or do you want to prepare me first."
"Fill me Fabian, fill me like only you can. I'm yours to use as you please." Narcissa said with a loud moan as he did exactly that.
"Feels good doesn't it mother, to have that slutty hole of yours filled once again with the only cock that will ever enter you. You're my personal slut, aren't you?" He asked huskily.
Narcissa nodded and moaned as he set a savage rhythm. "Yes, your personal slut, always ready to be fucked like a Knockturn whore by her oldest son."
"Such a good girl you are mother, and to reward you, I will not cum inside of you tonight, but instead finish in your mouth. I know how much you love your personal lollipop." He said softly.
She merely moaned as he kept fucking her into the mattress, almost literally as it strained under the savage rhythm.
Lily meanwhile looked on in amazement as she heard her usually straight laced lover say all of those vulgar things, all the while Hermione's nimble fingers brought her closer and closer to orgasm.
"Surprised Lily? To hear the usual straight laced Narcissa Black spout such profanities as she is fucked into the mattress by her oldest."
Lily nodded at that. "Never in all the years we've been together I've heard her speak so freely." She said just as Narcissa almost greedily sucked his cocked between her lips and then moaned as he came, the blonde shuddering in orgasm as his fingers brought her to heaven.
...
A couple of weeks later everyone was making their final preparations for their holidays. Andromeda and Morgana would take Dora, Fleur and Hermione to the Island, while Narcissa and Lily would take Ginny and Gabrielle to Morgana's Mansion in the country.
Bellatrix and Pandora would stay at Black Manor with Fabian and Luna, even though they were probably not going to use much of the Manor, since they had already agreed on sleeping together. Gaia and Aithusa were the only ones that would move between the Island and Black Manor, so they could spend time with everyone when they pleased.
Last night had been the long expected family orgy and it was safe to say that everyone had been very much sated, so much so that Fabian had fallen asleep nearly buried under every woman in the house, chief among them Nymphadora who had claimed his chest, his cock still inside of her.
This was also how they had woken up, albeit alone by the time they did. "Hmm, good morning brother. Did you sleep well?"
He smiled and kissed her. "Of course I did. What happened last night is something men can only dream off. Did you sleep okay?"
"I had your cock inside of me the entire night, of course I slept well. If I could get away with it I would use your cock as a pacifier every night." She said with a sultry smile.
He laughed lightly and flipped them over. "Easy my Nymph. If we start now your wife will come looking and that will lead to more sex, and while I usually don't mind. Last night was a bit much even for me."
She smiled at him. "I was teasing you brother. Believe it or not, even I am exhausted from last night. I'm actually looking forward to a few weeks on the island. Get a bit of a tan you know."
"I think you would look amazing with an all over tan, since I know there isn't any other way I imagine you wanting to get a tan." He said with a soft smile.
She nodded and kissed him before wriggling herself out from underneath him. "What about you brother? What are your plans for the coming weeks?"
"Not much really, catch up on some sleep, make a whole lot of love to my mothers and sister and beyond that I'll see what happens. You know I don't really like to plan my time off." He said softly.
Nymphadora smiled and kissed him. "I know, I was merely wondering. Come let's take a quick shower and then get dressed. I think the rest of the family is waiting for us."
He nodded and followed her into the bathroom, the two siblings enjoying getting each other clean without the feeling the need to go further, since last night had really taken a lot out of them.
When they walked into the living room half an hour later, most of the family was already waiting for them, most noticeably Narcissa who had one eyebrow quirked. "About time you two joined us. I was about to get you out of bed, again."
He smiled at her. "Have a bit of mercy mother. Last night was a tad exhausting and we had a bit of an issue with waking up. I promise that nothing happened."
Narcissa smiled at her son. "I believe you sweetie, it's just the last time I will be able to tease you in two weeks, so I wanted to take advantage of that."
He smiled at that as he went to hug her. "I think you've teased me enough last night, mother, or was there another reason your were swaying that delectable ass so much."
She blushed at that and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Have fun with your mothers and sister sweetie. We'll see you in two weeks."
"You too mother. We'll miss you." He said with a soft smile.
She smiled at him as Lily came to hug him. "Don't tire my mother out too much Lily, she can get a bit demanding when she's tired." He said softly.
Lily grinned and nodded. "I won't, trust me that I know how my Cissa-flower gets when she's tired, although I have to say last night was a humongous eye opener."
He only smiled and pressed a kiss to her cheek as Ginny and Gabrielle launched themselves into his arms, the two girls having become closer than sisters over the last weeks. "Don't tire my lover out too much Fabian. I know how you and Luna get."
"I can't make any promises, but I will try Gin. I can promise she will be well rested when you all come back." He said with a smile.
Ginny smiled at him and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "That's all I can ask for."
"You two just have fun at Morgana's Mansion, there is a lot to discover and it has a huge garden where you can at fly around. There should be plenty to do for both of you."
The two girls smiled at that. "I think we won't have time to be bored. Mother will have plenty of things planned I reckon." Gabrielle said with a smile.
He nodded and pressed a kiss to their cheeks. "I know she will, mother loves her little girls after all."
They both blushed a little as the two girls gave him a last squeeze before walking back to their mothers.
"I think we should let the two lovebirds have a moment together. I have a feeling letting go of each other for two weeks might be hard for them both." Andromeda said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled and wrapped her arms around her lover. "I'll miss you love. It'll be the longest we'll be apart in well over a year."
"I know, but it'll be good for us to have a bit of separation after everything. We've been a bit lust addled over the last few weeks and these two weeks of separation will be exactly what we need to calm ourselves down a bit before our wedding." He said softly.
She smiled and kissed him. "I know, but I'll miss you so much. It's going to take a bit of getting used to not waking up next to you."
"I'm sure if you ask my sister she would be willing to be me in the mornings. I know that it is one of her better transformations." He said with a smile.
Hermione smiled at that. "I just might, since Dora, Fleur and I will probably spend the nights together anyway, like I know you will have at least your sister in bed every night."
"You would be right in that. It's just easier that way, we'll find a way to cuddle up anyway." He said softly.
She smiled and kissed him. "Then have fun love, and we'll see you in two weeks."
He nodded and tried to prolong the contact as she walked to her mother, the five of them teleporting to the island, Narcissa and Lily apparating Ginny and Gabrielle to Morgana's Mansion not soon after.
…
As soon as they were seated again, Luna crawled into her brother's lap, which got them a loving smile from their mothers as they undressed each other. "So my sweets, for the next two weeks this house will be clothes optional, since we know how much trouble you two have in keeping your clothes on around each other."
Fabian and Luna smiled before he undressed them both with a quick flick of his wand. "I could get used to that. I have always imagined what it would've been if things had gone the way they should've gone, If we had been the family we were meant to be from the beginning and the Curse wouldn't have been a part of our lives." Luna said with a dreamy smile.
Bellatrix and Pandora smiled at that as they took a seat next to their children. "That's what we think too, and these two weeks are to find out what could have been, starting with this, because I'm very certain if it had just been the four of us, that this would've been our normal. Panny and I always had an aversion to clothes when we were alone."
Fabian and Luna smiled at that. "I knew we had to get it from somewhere. I remember plenty of summers at the Rookery when Xeno would be on one of his trips and you two allowed us to just run around naked all the time."
The two women smiled at that. "We wanted you two to be free to explore the world, and each other, because we saw the writing on the wall long ago. I'm so happy that it worked out the way it did." Pandora said dreamily as she crawled into her lover's lap as well, mimicking the pose of her daughter.
"So are we. I don't think there is another way we could've been closer." Fabian said as he caressed Luna's stomach softly.
The blonde moaned softly at the contact and ground against him. "Didn't you have enough fun yesterday brother? How can you still be horny?" She asked softly.
"I'm not horny Lu, I'm merely feeling the insatiable urge to touch you." He said with a soft smile.
She smiled and kissed him softly. "That seems to be an issue we both suffer from at times. We really can't keep our hands off each other for any period of time."
He smiled at that. "I think by the end of these two weeks, we'll have touched each other so much that even we might be tired of each other."
She pouted at that, and he immediately realized his mistake. "Lu, I'm sorry, I was teasing. I could never get tired of you. You're my heart and my soul. My sister that I could never be without." He said softly.
She sniffed and curled into him and Bellatrix and Pandora joined them. "Fabian, that was a cruel thing to say. You know that your sister has issues with that sort of talk." Bellatrix said sternly.
He nodded and pulled her close to his chest, leaving no space between them as she wrapped her legs around him. "I'm so very, very sorry my Moon. I wasn't thinking. Please forgive me."
She smiled and kissed him. "Of course I forgive you brother, when haven't I forgiven you when your mouth is quicker than your brain?"
He smiled at her. "I want to make it up to you Lu, name it and I'll do it." He said softly.
She smiled at him. "Can we go stargazing tonight, all four of us? I can't even remember the last time we did that."
"Of course sweetheart. It's a beautiful night out and I am sure we'll see plenty on the balcony. We could make it like a camping trip with all the comforts of home." Pandora said with a loving smile.
Luna smiled at her mother as Fabian kept pressing soft kisses to to the side of her neck. "For now though, I think my brother knows exactly what he can do to make it up to me."
"What is it you desire, my Moon. I will do everything you wish." He said softly.
She smiled at him. "Dance with me Fabian, it's been so long since we've danced together."
He smiled and nodded. "Of course my Moon. I would love to dance with you."
"We'll give you two some privacy and prepare some things for tonight. We can see you two need some time alone." Bellatrix said with a soft smile before flicking her wand to the piano, which started playing a classical tune as they left the room.
Luna and Fabian smiled and stood, slowly swaying through the room all the while never looking away from each other, and thanks to the fact that Luna had grown at least three inches in the last year, she didn't need to stand on her tip toes anymore to rest her head on his shoulder while they were dancing. "I love you so much Fabian." She said softly.
"I love you too Luna, and I really am sorry for what I said. You know my life wouldn't be complete without you." He said in a similar tone.
"I know Fabe, and likewise I would be lost without you in my life. It's been the only constant in my life. The one thing I could always rely on to be there for me." She said with a soft smile.
He smiled and kissed her softly. "I will always be there for you, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be there, no matter what it is."
She smiled and lifted herself against him, wrapping her legs around his waist. "I know, and it makes my heart soar every time you say it. You know better than anyone that I'm afraid to be alone again, and I let my insecurities get the better of me."
He smiled and kissed her as they sat down for a bit. "I know, and that makes me feel even worse for bringing those up in you again. I'm so sorry my Moon."
"It's okay, it's also pretty close to that time again, so I'm a bit emotional by default. I'll be okay by tonight, because I still intend to have my fun with you tonight." She said softly.
He only smiled at her as he pulled her flush against his body as they kept sharing soft kisses with each other for most of the afternoon.
…
A couple of days into their vacation at the Island, Morgana had shown Hermione most of the Castle, and by extension most of everything connected to her heritage. There was one place she had not yet shown the young witch, and was honestly hesitant to do so, but after a talk with her mate, she had agreed that it would be best to show the young brunette and trust in their daughter's capacity for understanding.
So that is why she was up bright and early this morning to take her daughter down to the vaults where her most ancient artifacts lay, and the parts of her past she was not proud of but were important for her daughter to know about.
She had an inkling of where she may be so she made her way to Nymphadora and Fleur's room knowing she would be there.
She heard the soft giggles coming through the door and knocked before opening the door, finding the two young women completely naked fussing over Fleur who was cuddled up in a lot of blankets and pillows, clearly in her nesting phase already. "Good morning ladies. I see the nesting phase has begun." The raven haired witch said with a smile.
Fleur smiled and nodded. "Oui Maman. For Veela the nesting phase always comes very early. It'll probably resemble an actual nest by the end of the day."
Morgana smiled and took a seat on the edge of the bed. "I am intimately aware with the ways of the Veela, Fleur. I had a Veela lover back in my time, and she too was pregnant when I found her, so I made sure to accommodate her to the best of my abilities and through the course of our time together we had grown to love each other, or at least as close as I could come to feeling love at the time. My heart was filled with a lot of emotions back then, most of them negative."
Fleur smiled at that. "I can understand. Andromeda told me the story a couple of months ago, and I don't think anyone blames you for that."
Morgana smiled and nodded at that. "Perhaps, but I've come to realize over the last months that there were other ways I could've handled it and played a more active role in Hermione's life from the beginning, which is why I am here this morning. I hope you would like to join me to the only room I haven't yet shown you. It will explain a lot I'd imagine."
Hermione smiled at her. "Of course mother, I would love to join you on another tour through the Castle." She said as she gave the three witches a soft kiss before hopping out of the gigantic bed to get dressed.
When the brunette came out again, Morgana couldn't help but laugh lightly at the sight of her daughter, who looked shockingly like she did at her age. "It's like looking into a mirror of the past. I never realized how much you look like me."
Hermione smiled at her. "I try to emulate myself after you mother. I wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for you."
Morgana smiled and hooked an arm with her daughter as they bid the two witches a good day before taking their leave.
"So where are we going today mother? I'm awfully curious." Hermione asked as they walked through the halls.
Morgana smiled at her. "We're going to the most ancient part of the Castle, which I have named the Vault. It is here that my most ancient and most powerful artifacts are stored and a few memories of the person who I used to be, the woman the stories were based on. You see, there was a time I was truly evil, shortly after Arthur's betrayal of me, and in that time I collected many dark artifacts, so powerful they could lay waste to nations. One of those is the true Elder Wand, because that story is mostly true, except for the one who gave them to the three brothers."
"That was you wasn't it?" Hermione asked softly.
Morgana nodded at that. "It was. The Peverells were allies of mine, all of them seeking a way to overthrow the other, and since I was quite the fan of infighting then, I accommodated them, granting them power that they weren't ready for and then ready to pick up the pieces, but fate it seemed had another plan because before they could tear each other apart, they sided with Arthur and assisted in my downfall, so as my last act I did the only logical thing. I razed Camelot and its surroundings to the ground, leaving not a trace behind."
Hermione smiled at that. "At least I know where my temper comes from." She said teasingly.
Morgana smiled at her. "Yes, your temper is very similar to mine, and as far as I can feel in your magic, it will settle itself while you are pregnant."
Hermione smiled and rubbed her stomach. "I'm glad for that. I wouldn't want Fabian and I to fight over me becoming overly emotional."
The raven haired witch smiled as she placed her hands on one of the walls, the stone sliding down soundlessly as a staircase formed. "I'm sure those will be inevitable, my sweetling, but I also know you two are masters of make up sex."
Hermione smiled at that as she followed her mother down the staircase, torches lighting themselves as they walked. "Sometimes it still surprises me how open you are to everything related to sex."
"Make no mistake sweetling, I was a very amorous woman in my day, some would call me the ultimate seductress for a well deserved reason. I was a bit of a flirt in my younger years." Morgana said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled at that. "I didn't mean it like that, but more along the lines of the numerous revolutions in the last centuries. You were asleep, but seem to know everything that happened while you were."
Morgana smiled at her as they came to an ornate door. "Aithusa has walked among the populace all the while I was asleep, and she would report to me the most important things of the decade, because I was completely lucid in my slumber."
Hermione smiled at that as Morgana placed her hand in the center of the door, it too sliding down soundlessly as braziers lit up, bathing the enormous room in bright yellow light. "Wow. You weren't kidding. I can feel the Dark Magic radiating off it."
"I know, and that's why I need your help in destroying most of them. None of these will ever see the light of day again if I have something to say about it, and while we are destroying them, I will tell you what they are, when I created them and why I made them." Morgana said with a soft smile.
Hermione nodded and hugged her mother before they set about cleansing the room of its dark artifacts, the last part of her old persona that was finally ready to die, it had to because of everything her daughter and her mate had worked for.