(This will be mainly backed around James and Belle but will have snippets of other characters)
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As Rose ran through the wall between platforms 9 and 10, she had a rush of exitement through her. Almost as soon as she enterd platform 9 3/4, she was caught by her beast girl friend, Roe-lyn, better known as Roe. Squeeling as they hugged each other, they acted like they hadent seen each other for years when they had actually seen each other a week and a half ago.
"I missed you!" They both said together and burst into laughter.
"Come on, the rest of your family are this way, Scorp too." Roe said as she lead the way. She weeved through the crowds of people to the Wotters and the Malfoys, Davies too.
"Hello Rose dear." Greeted Astoria Malfoy as Rose hugged Scorpius.
"Hello Mrs Malfoy, Mr Malfoy." Replyed Rose.
Draco nodded in acknowledgment and Astoria beemed. As there was greetings passed around Rose saw Albus and smiled at one of her best friends.
"Oh come on Belle, the sooner you get to the train and say good bye to mum you can get back to your book." Rose heard Roe say.
"Your going to make me stand around with your friends aren't you?" Said Belle quietly.
"No, why would you think that?!"
"Usually you would link arms with me and then you won't let me go."
"Well I haven't linked arms with you so you should be fine."
"Well, bye mum!" Belle yelled with a hug for her mum as she yanked her trunck with force onto the train and levitated her cat and basket into the nearest empty carriage. James gave her a questioning look then looked to Roe.
"She's shy." Roe replyed simply.
After goodbyes, trunks, pets and peoples loaded onto the train, the journey started with a puff of smoke. Bell, Roe, Rose, Albus, Scorpius and James shared a carriage. The girls were all reading books and the boys were playing exploding snap.
After getting into their robes and packing away their belongings the train pulled up to hogsmead station and they all went and sheared a thestral drawn carriage and chatted as they headed to the castle. Scorpius and Rose walked hand in hand, Roe and Albus linked arms and Belle listens as James talked quiddich, something she was interested in but too shy to try out for.
They went to their respective tables and the sorting began. Whilst Albus and Scorpius predicted where the kids would be placed, James dozed off and the girls gossiped quietly. When the food came Rose acted as if she hadent eaten in weeks, Roe made herself a salad and ate her veggies happily. Dessert was lovely as usual and Scorpius scoffed down loads. When all the food was finished the announcements started.
"Welcome back students, the forbidden forest is forbidden, the list of rules and forbidden items are on Mr Filches office door. Please may all the 5th, 6th and 7th years stay behind."
As the other years were asscorted away by house heads, a mermmer of chatter erupted around the hall. When the heads of house returned, Mc-Gonnagal spoke.
"The wizarding worlds population has declined by 54% since the last wizarding war. The population was not declined like this because of the battle but the murders, broken hearts and depression that lead to other things had done this over the years. By order of the ministry anyone between the ages of 16-38 who are not already married is to have a sole mate chosen for them via sorting hat or a spell developed for this and are to be married by the end of next month and to be pregnant in the next 3 months. There is no Devorce allowed and if you cheat you will be in emmence pain until it wears off and you will have your wand snapped and you will be removed from the magic world with no memory of it. You will be sorted to your sole mate, girls, and you will have assigned chambers with your sole mate who will technically be your fiancé. It will be quicker for us all to just get the sorting over with so we can all go to bed even if you testify there is nothing you could do to stop this." There was silence echoing across the hall, everyone shocked and saddened by this. Some would have to split with their boyfriends and girlfriends in this room tonight.
The sorting hat and stool was set out and female names in alphabetical order came one by one. Some looked happy, others sad or angry and a few didn't know how to react.
"Davies, Belle!" Was called and she felt like she had nothing to loose. She had no person she was in love with and no person she hated, she kept to herself and had no reason for people to dislike her.
After a few moments much to her supprise it shouted:
"Potter, James!" She got off the stool and walked over to the door that they needed to go through and waited for James. He held out his arm and she linked it with is she felt a tingle go through her and it felt right a faint blush went over both their cheeks.
Roe was called up shortly after her sister and to everyone's relief she got Albus. Belle and James both heard this as they went through the door and they smiled at each other at this revelation.
After some time Rose was called up and a moment after the hat was placed on her head,
"Malfoy, Scorpius!" Was called much to their delight.
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"Now here is the rule booklet, there is your chamber directions. When you partake in sertain ,ahem, activities, contriseption of any kind of contriseption is banned but your bond will stop it from working. Your bond is able to let you speak to each other though your minds. Now have a nice night, classes in the morning as usual." Explained the muggle studdies teacher.
"Oh this is a great spot for our chamber, its hidden behind a tappestry which had a window with a great view and a stair case." Noticed James out loud.
"There's a nice nook to read in and do homework in. I've used it a few times myself. I'm sure you'll like it Belle."
"It sounds lovely James. What's the view like?" Asked Belle quietly.
"It overlooks the quiddich pitch, the lake and part of the courtyard. You can also see part of hogsmead." He replied.
At some point during the walk they slipped their hands together and they both felt a tingle in their hands. The good kind of tingle not the uncomfortable one that seems wrong.
"This feels right. Every time we've touched I've got a nice tingle." Said Belle. James agreed with her. He made a mental note to ask Roe if she was always this straight forward. On the plus side, he thaught, our relationship will develop quickly.
"Thank you Belle."
"For what? I haven't done anything."
"You'll be my wife and will have my children. What's not to be thankful for?" Belle smiled at him and he felt instantly happy.
"Dose the wedding have to be big?" She asked shyly.
"No, of course not. But the party will be. No one can stop that if you tried. My family is huge as you know so that means the party will be." James told.
"I don't mind the party. But I just don't like all eyes on me that much. Except when I preform. Then I'm fine." James notices as she talks about preforming, she eyes light up. Then he notices how pretty here eyes are: a unique aqua blue colour.
"Your Ok with cats aren't you? I have one. She's very friendly and I love her to bits. I hope you will too." She says innocently. He smiles at her and nods as they walk up to their chamber entrance. Belle puts in the key and they enter.
At the bottom there is the nook with the window that James had talked about and the spiral staircase. They headed up the stairs and opened the door to reveal a nice dark mahogany room with red and blue things in it. The living room was the first thing that met you. It was spacious and had comfortable looking sofas and two dark red arm chairs. A large fire place sat infront of the sofas and a soft, large dark blue and dark red rug sat infront of the fireplace. There was a bathroom with a shower, bath, toilet and sink and was rather luxurious in a way. The bedroom was large and spacious with a big spring bed, a door to the bathroom and a black vanity. There was a small table and some bookshelfs.
"This is nice." Said Belle.
"Is it just me or dose it seem like they made things big for the intent to, erm, have sex?" Observed James.
"Didn't realise that they were so desperate to increase the population, but yeah it seems that." Replyed Belle. She yauned and told James that she was going to bed and he went with her.
When she started getting undressing infront of him, She seemed unfazed and when she was only in her bra and pants, James realised how beautiful her body was. It was a added bonus in his opinion. She had big hips, a small waist with a toned belly and a big arse. Basically an hourglass. She had large breasts and had grown to be about up to James' chest. She had long wavy, firery hair that was down to her mid butt, a bit like Roe's but red he thaught but that quickly left his head. If she is getting undressed then I may as well do the same. Bell pulled on some night shorts and a light, white tank top. When she turned around she saw James getting into some lounge pants. He had braud muscular shoulders and arms. Belle thaught that he looked rather muscular and he had chizled abs and muscular chest as well as legs.
They got into bed and Belle did her usual of curling up and snuggling into the blanket.
"Can we have the wedding of the second of next month. I like even numbers and the second seems like it's you and me." Asked Belle.
"Sure we can. A small wedding, standered Watter wedding party on the second of October. Sounds good." He said and smiled at her.
"How do you make things so not awkward Belle?"
"I make the best of the situation. I'm sure I'll be very happy with you and really, we will have to do stuff once a week, get married and have children in a short span of time. And honestly, I skipped most of the awkward term years because I didn't speek to many people so I don't have the social skills to make things awkward, if you know what I mean." Said Belle truthfully.
"Should we read the rule book together tomorrow? In the evening?" Suggested Belle.
"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Sure of course we can. On Wednesday there are quiddich trials and I need to give an opinion. I also have athletics after school on Thursday and sometimes Tuesday. Quiddich is on three times a week but never on a Friday. Do you have any after school clubs tomorrow, B?" Replyed James.
"Yeah I have extra credit dance classes ecsept on Friday and usually weekends after school and singing,which is on Wednesdays and Sundays. Gymnastics is on Tuesday and Thursday." Answered Belle.
They chatted and got to know each other until they fell into a peaceful sleep with James' arms wrapped around Belle protectively.
Albus and Roe:
When the new marriage law was announced Roe and Albus' eyes flew to meet eachothers. They were both filled with sadness and anger but a glimmer of hope. Roe sighed and looked away. She didn't want to loose him but it seemed she had very little voice in the matter.
She heared the A's called up, no one had got Albus. B's: more success. C's were calls out and she had hope bubbling inside of her when no one was matched with Al. She realised that Belle would be called first.
"Davies, Belle!" Called Mc Gonnigal. After a few moments,
"Potter,James!" Was yelled. Belle and James?! No! Well that will develop quickly with Belles straight forward social skills.
"Davies, Roe-Lyn!" She speedwalked up to the stool and hat.
I saw into your head whilst sorting you both and I saw you and Albus together. I can tell you love him very much, sooo...
Potter, Albus! Shouted the hat. They ran to meet each other at the side door to collect the rule book and keys. The same things were explained to the As their siblings. They strode out of the room that seemed to be drowning in aqwardness.
"Simple wedding, Watter party." They said together as they walked out. When they got to the room Roe turned the key and they stepped in. It was light brown wood, yellow and dark blue. (It looked like Belle and James' place minus the separate staircase up to the room and the little nook.)
"I wonder if our parents know about this law thing. My dads going to be fuming about it, especially since Lily is stuck in it. Oh merlin, Lily. I wonder who she's got." Said Albus. He had a concerned look in his face.
"I wonder what my other sisters got. I feel for the person who got Lilith. But Zoe-Marie isn't very cooperative so if I get a howler tomorrow it's probably from her because she come to me to vent." Smirks Roe.
They read the rule book which had the no contriseplives of any kind rule, sex at least once a week, be married by October 31st and be pregnant by November 30th at the latest, among other rules.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Belle and J will be kissing tomorrow, would you?" Jokes Albus.
"Looks like I'll be a very committed singer soon."
Comments Roe.
"Why?"
"Because I won't be allowed to do gymnastics, I'd be to tired to do dance, athletics would be dangerous, so...yeah."
"Now this law is making me feel bad." Complained Albus.
Roe shrugged it off and they read the rule book. At least three kids oh well her work was cut out for her.
Scorpius and Roses night was simular as they snuggled up together as they slept peacefully.
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When Harry found out that that pathetic law was passed he ran to Ron's office in the department of sports regulation. He didn't even nock but slammed the door open to find Ron finishing his paper work. Ron's head snapped up at the sound of his door slamming against the wall.
"It was passed." His voice drowned by anger.
"But the kids..." Whispers Ron.
"They don't give a damn about who there affecting, because they know they wouldn't give up their magic, so they have no other option. Rosie and Scorpius and Roe and Al might get split up, Lily and Hugo and James won't get to choose who they want to love and it's all because the ministry is scared of the British wizarding population being wiped out." Scowled Harry.
"Let's face it mate, those two pairs are meant for each other so they won't get split up and the spell is supposed to what? Give them their sole mate, so what have they to loose?" Asked Ron trying to sound reassuring.
"Their happiness. Their free choose. So quite a lot when you add it up." Said Harry coldly.
"How about we get mionie and go to yours and explain it to them before the letter comes. It might tell us who they will be marrying." Suggests Ron.
"Fine." Huffs Harry and they go off to Hermionies office.
"No of course they haven't. You're lying to me. They said they're tell me as soon as it was passed." Said Hermione in disbelief.
"It passed yesterday, they will be told and find out their matches soon."
"I feel the need to tell Pearl. All of her daughters are involved in this." Says Hermione. (Pearl is Roe and Belles mum.) She sends a patronus to her close friend and then they apparated to the Potter House.
"Hi love, wait what are Ron and 'Mionie here?"
"A new law was passed half an hour ago love."
Started Harry.
"Wait you didn't tell her about the basic consept of it?" Asked Hermionie.
Ignoring her, Harry carried on.
"It involves a marriage law. 16-38 year olds who aren't married are put with their sole mates via the sorting hat or a spell. If they refuse they have their wands snapped and their banished from the magic world without a single memory of it ever happening. all of our kids are being sucked into this. We should be getting a letter of information and who our kids are marrying and the dates we can meet them and iron their plans out. I wish I could help them all but I'm powerless against it no matter my status." Harry told Ginny who looked positively horrified.
"That's barbaric! There only teens! They barely know the world, finished school!" Ranted Ginny.
After her rant, Pearl Davies apparated into the Potters kitchen.
"Is it true?" She asks worriedly.
"Unfortunately yes. All of our children are involved in this, well except Teddy and Vic." Replyed Harry.
"Tea anyone?" Asked Ginny.
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5 minutes later
A few owls flew in, 3 to Ginny and Harry, 4 to Pearl and 2 Hermione and Ron. They unwillingly took the letters.
Pearl started on her pile and picked one at random. It was Lilths.
Dear Mrs Pearl Davies,
We bring you this letter to inform you that there is a new marriage law. It applies to everyone from the ages of 16-38 or anyone who is turning 16 this year, who is not married. If they do not comply then their wands will be snapped and they will be banished from the wizarding world without a trace of memory or any of it ever happening. They have a rule booklet worth of rules to comply to, which is included, but thease are the ones that stand out the most:
- no cheating, the cheater will be in an a lot of pain then they will be banished.
- sexual intercorse once a week. (contriseption will not work because of the sole bond).
- married by October 31st.
- pregnant by November 30th.
Their will be an allowance for you and your children to meet up with your children and their partner and an open day along with Quiddich matches to watch at school played by the children. It will be the second week of term on the Friday (open day) and the weekend will be allowed to spend the weekend getting to know their new family members. We recommend that this is planned in advance so you know where to meet.
Your daughters match is Craig Flint.
Kind regards, The Ministry of Magic.
After reading this Pearl Said
"But I don't think she'll take kindly to this. Ah. Dear. Oh well."
Ron and Hermione started reading their kids letters. Ron turned redder with each word he read.
"THANK MERLIN SHE HAS SCORPIUS THATS ONE GOOD THING FOR HER!" Shouts Ron.
"Awwww." Coos Pearl.
"Oh and Hugo has Fern Finnigan. Seamus' daughter I think. She looked petrified of her dad on child to work day." Says Hermione.
"Lily has a boy called Ben Cooper. Who's he?"
Asked Harry.
"He's a friend of Hugo's he's really nice and humble, Hufflepuff too. I get abused but brushed it off vibes from him." Says Ron.
"He's not lanky or anything rather strong and loyal." Defends Ron.
"Zoe-Marie got Tommy Jordan. Was his dad in your year Ginny?"
"No but he's an ex."
"Ah."
"Roe-Lyn got ... awww yay. And Belle got... Oh really, well then. That will be the most in unawkward relationship ever. You can finish yours Gin."
Harry and Ginny took a letter each and read the bottom part and Ginnys eyes lit up. Harry looked up in shock but smiled and then swapped with Ginny.
Then Ginny threw herself at Pearl for a hug.
"Two of them! Roe and Al! Belle and James!"
At that Hermione started laughing then joined the group hug because she was lonely then declared:
"To Ari's!" Then apparated them to Malfoy manner.