Dom stretched languidly, the sunlight playing along her toned body.She could hear Stewie lifting weights in the main salon.
Tonight the captain would be piloting her future inlaws' yacht back to port. First thing tomorrow morning they both had to be back at work.
A beam of light sparked from the opal in her engagement ring. She smiled as she remembered the proposal.
It had been a moonlight stroll along a deserted beach. He had gotten down on one knee and then reduced her to a puddle with his sweet heartfelt words.
The next Sunday every single adult member of the greater Weasley family was sitting around a large table.
The security measures that had been put in place, on top of the excellent system Molly had covering the memory center, would make the late legendary Madeye Mooney proud.
Teddy knew because he had been part of making sure that for moment, this was the most secure building in magical London.
Today would be one of those moments you can identify as life changing. Aunt Hermione had spoken, at length, with him about her decision and her concerns about how this would affect their family.
If moldy old Voldy could see the faces in this room he would spin in his grave, if he had one. Ted smiled, he would have to check to see if there had been any systematic activity in the North sea.
Of course Harry, Ginny, James with his wife, Albus and Lily were present. As was Ron, Hermione, Rose with Scorpius, and Hugo. Then there was Bill, Fluer, Vic, himself, Dom and Louis. George, Angie, Roxanne with her wife and Fred with his wife sat nearest himself. Percy, looking exhausted, Audrey, Molly with her husband, and Lucy sat nearest Hermione's end of the table. Gran Molly and his gran sat next to each other. This was pretty much to be expected. What would have sent old snake face spare was that Draco and Astoria Malfoy also had a place at the table.
Teddy knew the secret his aunt was about to let everyone in on. Most everyone had at least a hint what it would be. She would be confirming that, tomorrow Kingsley would be announcing his retirement, placing Percy as acting Minister of Magic and thus starting the process of finding a new Minister. What those not in the loop most likely had not guessed was that at the same news conference Percy would announce that he was not running for permanent MOM. Kingsley and Percy both were endorsing Hermione for the job.
Percy had agreed to stay on as under secretary for 2 years. Then he and Audrey's plans included spoiling their grandchildren, continuing as guest lecturers at Hogwarts, (politics of course), and traveling the world. They particularly wanted to volunteer more with Lucy's Lumos foundation.
(AN- a nod to the real organization)
Security, always a concern for their family, was about to ramp up. There would not be a chance for anyone to harm this family, especially her granddaughter, in order to influence Hermione. Thus why Draco and Astoria were here. The cousins had a fierce protective love for each other's children. They had been raised in a family environment where no one doubted each and every adult would lay down their life to keep them safe. As soon as that precious miracle, Warda, had entered the family it became clear Draco and Astoria would do the same.
His job might officially be as number two in the Auror department, but deep in his soul he knew his biggest job was to make sure those he loved were protected to the best of his abilities. Without even asking he knew every family member of his generation felt the same way. That's what the grans, aunts and uncles had done for all these years, now it was time to return the favor. Along with Uncles Ron, Bill and Harry he had been working quietly in the background. They had a damn good security plan ready, at least in Teddy's opinion.
His gran and gran Molly were slowing down. They, who had given so much, deserved to be the recipients now. Freddy had already moved in to what used to be the Mcgonagall cottage. Additions had been made and now it flowed nicely into love cottage. His Grans Andi and Molly had the neat little home they had shared since grandpa Arthur's death. But they too had Freddy's family a connecting door away.
That and the fact the matriarchs spent most of the cold months on Uncle George's extremely secure island, made Ted feel much better about their safety.
As soon as this meeting was over he intended to round up volunteers, teach them what his uncles and he had come up with and work through the night, if need be, to make sure the family was safe.
Dom smiled. Well that was going to set a few bigots back on their heels! She hoped Stewie understood why she wouldn't be saying anything to him until in the morning. She doubted, as tired as he was when she had left, that he would even notice Louis as he upgraded the flat's security tonight.
Right now she needed to pick up a few things for Belinda, Stewart's mom. She was settled in to a beautiful suite at St. Mungo's. Until she put on weight, truly rested and dealt with her mental health issues, that's where she would stay.
24 hour care, nourishing food and replenishing potions were being provided. Along with monitoring of the babies and therapy.
Dom was picking up a few trashy romance novels, her future mother-in-law found them amusing and entertaining. Stewart had bought a tablet, then filled it with his mum's favorite music and movies. She, or Stewie, had been spending a part of most days keeping Belinda company.
Dom was less than impressed by her future father-in-law's response to the situation. Sure he sent flowers and but he hardly spent any time with his wife and seemed only marginally concerned. Stewart was livid. Only the chance of his mother being upset had kept him from confronting his father.
Dom's response was a resounding wish for Marcus Campbell to complete an act upon himself that was anatomically impossible. Belinda and the babies had their big brother and Dom. With Dom came a huge caring family.
"Belinda! I got the novels you requested." Dom stopped in her tracks. Stewart was holding his sobbing mom. She felt her heart drop to her knees. Oh no! Not one of the babies, please!
"Stewart?" Her fiancee handed her a sheaf of papers. PETITION FOR DIVORCE Scanning the papers her face set into, what her loved ones called her quidditch face. Instantly her phone was in her hand. "Al, we need you at St. Mungo's, Belinda's room now please. She has just been served with divorce papers and the arse is claiming the babies are not his."
"Mom, we have a bit of a problem here. I am going to need more time off. No, thank God. It is more domestic in nature. We will talk later. Thanks mum, I love you too."
"Louis, could you add Stewart's mum's hospital room to.that list too please? Thank you. I'll explain later."
"Vic? Can you come over to the hospital? It's important. Thank you, just come up to Belinda's suite."
"James, can you meet me at St. Mungo's, Belinda's room? I think we are going to need the Cannon's press liaison help."
The cousins are a formidable team. Before the news hit the gossip pages Belinda, a trusted medical staff, Stewart and Dom were away from prying eyes in a guest house on Vic's farm. Al and Marie had pulled an all nighter, going over the petition in detail. Al filed a preliminary counter suit the next morning. Stewart took that week off with James and Rose's blessings. He completely cleared all of his belongings from the mansion, accompanied by private security and Al's law clerk, who recorded the proceedings. He went back later that week after the lawyers had worked out a deal for Belinda's personal belongings to be retrieved. Not once did he see his father. According to the gossip reporters he was holed up on his yacht with a mysterious female.
This began a tedious, sometimes painful, process. Despite the shock, hurt and betrayal Belinda felt, her health began to improve. Quietly Stewart and Dominique wed in a simple, family filled ceremony. This strengthened their standing as the twins legally designated guardians should the need arise.
Belinda was near her due date when Al and the court appointed forensic auditor walked in to auror headquarters. What they had to share proved very interesting indeed.
AN - Cliffhanger…