The Power of Four: A Coven's Tale
C21: Black Family Christmas
A few days later Luna woke up nuzzled between the breasts of Bellatrix, who had a hand firmly placed on her butt, massaging the pale globes softly.
One look next to her made her smile too because Fabian was massaging Fleur's breasts while his other hand was firmly in her own, while Fleur was toying with Bella's fingers as well.
The serene feeling of the sight of all four of them connected in some way made her smile, but it also made her feel slightly mischievous. "I can hear what you are thinking love, and we don't have time." Bellatrix said softly as she gave Luna a soft spank.
The petite blonde moaned softly. "Sorry love, but the sight we are all presenting is quite cute and makes me feel inspired." She said as she teased the raven haired witch' nipples.
Bellatrix moaned and kissed the blonde softly. "As much as I would love to do something now, Cissy will be here soon to make sure we will not miss this Christmas breakfast. It is the first one with our entire family present. Tonight will be a whole other story though, and I can't wait to ravage you tonight."
Luna smiled at her lover. "I have no doubt about that, my love, but I have to say that you are looking younger by the day."
Bellatrix smiled at her. "Honestly, I feel younger too, and I have ever since we completed our Bond."
Luna smiled and kissed her. "Perhaps we should check your age at some point. I remember reading that the oldest of the Coven will lose years until she is close to the others in age. The opposite is true for the youngest. Apparently I will get older until I am close to Fabian in age."
"I think eventually we will all be the same age, I dare even say that you and Fabian will hit seventeen before the end of this schoolyear, if the slight changes in your body are any indication." Bellatrix said softly.
"What changes love? I don't feel any different." The blonde said softly.
Bellatrix smiled at her. "You've definitely aged a little, my sweet. You've grown more than a few inches and your breasts have at least grown a cup size."
Luna smiled and kissed the raven haired witch softly as she felt a slight weight on her back followed by a curtain of platinum blonde hair almost enveloping her on both sides. "Our mate speaks the truth Luna. You 'ave certainly become more beautiful in recent months. We could almost be sisters now." Fleur said huskily as she nibbled the blonde's ear softly.
Luna moaned as she was sandwiched between her two lovers. "Thank you love, that means a lot to me."
Fleur smiled and kissed the blonde on the neck. "It is the truth love, but shall we join our love in the shower? Apparently we have a lot to do today."
The two women nodded and kissed each other softly before getting out of bed and making their way to the bathroom, where they could hear the soft humming of their mate.
Of course showering took longer than it was supposed to, and when they came back in towels, Narcissa was waiting with a quirked eyebrow and her hands on her hips. "I should have known letting you spend the night before Christmas together was a bad idea. Everyone is waiting for you, and here is find you just out of the shower. I should just drag you down the stairs in those towels."
"But Cissy, we merely woke up late. I promise we didn't do anything, it just takes a while with four people in one shower." Bellatrix said with a pout.
Narcissa looked critically at her sister, her son and their lovers. "Very well, just hurry up. It is the first time the entire family is present and I have hired a painter that will paint a few portraits of everyone, and of us as a family. Perhaps it would be a good idea to have him paint one of your Coven as well."
They nodded as Narcissa left them to get dressed, Bellatrix immediately dropping her towel and making her way to the closet, flashing her mates a wink before choosing her best dress, for once going without a corset.
Fleur and Luna also took some time picking out the perfect dress, a light blue one for Fleur, and a deep red for Luna, although she looked a little out of her element in the long flowing dress. "It'll be okay cherí. I'll be right beside you if you would need me."
Luna smiled and kissed her lover softly. "I know, but the fact that I don't have to wear heels makes it a lot better. Narcissa is always quite indulgent with me on those, only asking if I wear them on the evening of the New Year's Ball."
Fleur smiled at her. "I 'ave 'eard so much about it, I can't wait to experience it for myself."
Luna smiled at her as she slipped on her shoes. "I am sure you are more experienced with events like this than I am, Fabian, Draco and I have only been allowed to attend for the last four years."
Fleur smiled at that. "That is understandable. If you want I could teach you a few things about these 'igh society events that are probably going to be a big part of our lives soon."
"I would like that. Fabian and I usually spent the night in a corner close to each other with usually Bellatrix to chaperon us, even though it was never really necessary. I think she just wanted to spend as much time as she could with Fabian, and in hindsight, with me as well." Luna said with a soft smile.
Fleur only smiled and kissed the petite blonde softly. "I am sure she felt something for both of you, ma cherí, as did I, because my Veela didn't react as strongly to you as she did to 'ermione, which was telling enough in and of itself."
Luna smiled at that. "I certainly felt something for you as well, my love, but somehow I knew there was more behind it than seemed at first. I told Fabian that I felt a bit cheated about having something with him, and that he would always be the standard for any boyfriends, and when everything was revealed I was just so happy. Not only would I be together with the man of my dreams, but also with two women that I love."
Fleur smiled at her. "I love you too, and I know Bella does too, which leads me to a question I want to ask you. Do you want to shock our lover a little and fix your hair up a little? I am sure he will love it."
Luna blushed and nodded before Fleur waved her wand over Luna's hair, which quickly braided itself in a long french braid, complete with a scarlet colored ribbon to tie it at the end, to match her dress.
The French Veela then repeated the wave over her own hair, it transformed itself into a beautiful bun with two small braids leading into it.
She then wrapped an arm around her lover's waist before making their way back into the bedroom, where they found Fabian and Bellatrix in a passionate lip-lock.
"I see you two are enjoying yourselves. Are you ready to mingle with the rest of our family?" Fleur asked with a smile.
Fabian smiled as he took in their appearances. "Wow, you two look amazing." He said softly.
The two girls smiled and kissed their lovers softly. "Thank you love, you look quite dapper as well. It 'as been a while since I 'ave seen you in a suit." Fleur said with a smile.
He smiled and kissed her softly. "You know I love to dress up a little, my love."
Bellatrix smiled at him. "Now you do, there was a time we had trouble keeping you clothed at all."
Fabian blushed a little. "I was four, it really shouldn't count."
Luna smiled and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Since you managed to convince me to join you, I would say it counts."
His blush only darkened at that. "You were so mischievous, mon amour, but I think we need to go downstairs before Narcissa comes up again, or worse would send Maman up to collect us." Fleur said softly.
He nodded and wrapped an arm around Fleur's waist, while Bellatrix did the same to Luna after quickly styling her hair in a similar fashion to Luna.
…
After a delicious breakfast the entire family reconvened to the den, where a painter was already waiting, and because of the amount of people, it was a bit of a hassle to get everyone positioned correctly.
In the end they settled on Sirius, Apoline and Eliza in front with Marlene and Narcissa kneeling by their side, and Jean-Paul slightly behind Apoline's chair, a hand on her shoulder. Andromeda and Juliette were on the other side, Juliette on Apoline's side and Andromeda on Narcissa's side. Bellatrix and Fleur were behind them, both women having a hand on the shoulder of their lovers. Harry and Draco were next to each other, and seemed to have trouble keeping their faces straight as they stood behind Sirius. Hermione and Nymphadora were next to Fabian and his lovers, Hermione looking exactly like a young Andromeda with her now straight brown hair and expensive dress, not even looking out of her element.
Because of the amount of people in the initial picture, it took the painter almost three hours to complete it, after which he got to work on the individual pictures, which all in all were a lot, because every couple and family wanted a portrait, and Fabian and Hermione had almost insisted they were long overdue for a sibling portrait.
By the time Fabian and his lovers sat down for their Coven portrait, which would be the last one, everyone was either very tired, very hungry or both, but that didn't stop the three girls to find the perfect position next to their lover and mate.
They ended up with Fabian and Luna in an ornate loveseat while Bellatrix and Fleur stood behind them in an intimate embrace, the two having a hand on the shoulders of their younger mates.
It took an hour of sitting still for them, which given how tired they already were, they did not mind at all, and the fact that they all had some form of contact with each other let Fleur alleviate their exhaustion a little.
After Narcissa had everything settled with the painter and thanking him for his time, patience and expertise, everyone settled in the den again, talking softly among each other until it was time for dinner. "Now that we have all survived the insanity of the paintings, I think we should take a little while to re-energize ourselves before dinner and then exchange gifts afterward." Narcissa said with a smile.
No one objected to that, and most in attendance broke off into smaller groups to talk and catch up, with the exception of Andromeda and Juliette, who were more than content to lounge around in each other's arms and talking to Apoline, Jean-Paul and Xenophilius.
Fabian and his lovers took this time to catch up with Sirius and Marlene a little. "So Fabe, how have you been in the last weeks? It's been a while since we've seen you." Sirius said with a smile, not wanting to give away the fact they had seen each other a few days ago.
Fabian smiled at him. "We've been doing well, getting used to not having to look over our shoulders without the Umbitch roaming around, but all in all we're doing okay. How about you Uncle, is there a reason Harry is here today?"
Sirius smiled and nodded. "Yes, after you and the girls purged my mind from the compulsion and memory charms, I set to work on bringing my godson home, which I did. It was surprisingly easy once the abuse he suffered at the Dursley's hands was proven, and at the same time we have gathered more evidence against Dumbledore since they were under a compulsion charm to treat him like shit. It will all be added to the case against him, but unfortunately we can't do anything against him until after the schoolyear, because Madame Bones refuses to give Hogwarts to Umbridge on a platter."
"We understand, that woman is already trying everything in her power to gain control of the school, and with every day that Dumbledore refuses to do anything, she only gains more power. We will 'ave to stop her soon before it is too late." Fleur said softly.
"And you will, my love. Once you guys start those lessons I am sure you all will find a good way to get rid of that woman, and I will personally make sure that you all have an actual teacher next year." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Sirius smiled at her. "I am sure you will be amazing at that, I know at least three students that will pay a lot of attention to you."
Bellatrix smiled at him. "Two of them will also do anything for extra credit." She said with a teasing wink to Luna and Fabian.
The two blushed a little at that. "It is not our fault that we will have two teachers who we have trouble not looking at." Luna said softly.
Bellatrix smiled and kissed the petite blonde softly. "Sirius and I are only teasing love. If all goes well Severus will be your DADA teacher next year, and Fleur will take over for Potions, which will be loads better than to have Dumbledore try and succeed at bringing Slughorn back to Hogwarts."
Sirius shuddered at that. "He would do that. Slughorn is just another minion that he has bound to him forcefully, although I have to say that the Slugman always had a sense of grandeur like Dumbledore does."
Bellatrix smiled and nodded. "I know. He was only concerned about his 'collection' but could never see true talent like Pandora, in that sense it is the only thing Severus cannot see. Luna is just exceptional at Potions as her mother was."
Luna smiled and cuddled into the raven haired witch. "I remember her working on potions all the time, up to and including the day of that fateful accident. She was so amazing at it and it always made the house smell so amazing."
Fabian smiled and kissed her cheek softly. "I remember her dreamy smile every time I would be over and we would prepare for a night of stargazing in the summer."
Luna smiled and squeezed his hand. "She adored the idea of us being together, she always said that we would make a big difference if we ever became a couple. I guess she saw the writing on the wall before we did."
He smiled and nodded at that. "I think so too. We'll make her proud of us."
Bellatrix smiled at them. "I think she already is. I remember the conversations I had with her about you two and the way she would answer implied she knew more than she let on."
Luna smiled and kissed the raven haired witch softly. "She always said what a good friend you were to her, and how heartbroken she was when you got put in Azkaban."
Bellatrix smiled and pulled the blonde closer, saying nothing as her thoughts turned back to that dark time in her life.
Sirius noticed and placed a hand on her leg. "It's okay Bella. It helps if you talk about it I have found. We'll make them both pay."
She smiled at her cousin. "Thank you Siri. It is difficult for me to talk about, but I am getting there."
He grinned at her. "Why don't the four of you come over before the New Year. I have something to show you all that might be related to your Coven, and Phineas has been asking about you too. I think he wants a change of scenery."
The four lovers shared a look and smiled. "We'll probably bring Dora and Hermione along too, because they know everything we do."
"That's fine. I want to show Hermione something anyway, we can get two birds with one stone that way." He said with a smile.
The four nodded and smiled as they relaxed against each other again, until Narcissa called everyone to attention that dinner was served.
…
After dinner everyone settled in the sitting room where the gigantic tree was set up, with an equally gigantic pile of presents under and beside it.
"I think given the size of the company tonight, we can break with tradition this year, so how about we distribute the presents and then open one at a time?" Narcissa said with a soft smile.
Everyone nodded as Gabrielle and Ginny started distributing presents, being the youngest and most enthusiastic about the prospect of presents.
Within minutes everyone had their presents in front of them, everyone now a bit unsure of how to proceed.
Narcissa merely smiled at everyone. "There is no need for everyone to look so awkward, let's just open one at a time and enjoy the gifts that we have been given this year, both the material, the emotional and the physical."
Everyone smiled at her before taking one of the gifts in front of them, the Coven silently agreeing to open each other's presents last.
By the time they got to the last presents, everyone was filled with food and drink and for the first time in a long time, Fabian saw Bellatrix be a bit tipsy again, which was always fun because she seemed to lose the filter between her brain and her mouth, as well as be a lot more clingy which Fleur was now experiencing first hand, but the blonde Veela didn't really seem to mind since she had a few glasses of wine as well.
This also lead them to be a bit more touchy with each other to the point Fabian felt himself get hard. Luna of course noticed and crawled into his lap. "It's okay love, we can show them what they are doing to us tonight." She whispered in his ear.
He smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist, nuzzling her neck and the scar he had left on her months ago, making the petite blonde moan softly.
"Now I know it has been a long day and the four of you are quite giddy to defile each other again, but we are waiting on you to open our last presents. A few more minutes of your attention is all we ask." Narcissa said a little bit annoyed.
Bellatrix and Fleur pouted a little, looking remarkably similar in that moment, but managed to get into a bit of a more neutral position.
Luna however didn't seem to mind her current position and stayed exactly where she was as Fabian handed her his gift to her, doing the same to Fleur and Bellatrix afterwards. "Sorry mother, I am sure it is the wine that is making them lose focus." He said with a wink to his lovers.
Narcissa smiled at him. "Yes, I am well aware of how my sister acts when she's had any form of alcohol."
Bellatrix just stuck her tongue out at her younger sister before they carefully unwrapped the package, revealing a long thin box, which upon opening revealed a beautiful bracelet, all three studded with small gemstones in red for Luna, blue for Fleur and green for Bellatrix.
They smiled at their lover and pounced on him, taking turns in kissing him deeply. "Merci love. Eet is beautiful." Fleur said softly, her accent poking through with her emotions.
He smiled at them. "I'm glad you like them cherí. It took me a while to find the right ones for all three of you."
They smiled and gave him a last kiss before returning to their previous positions so he could open his gift from them, which was an ornately engraved necklace that held pictures of the three of them. "Thank you my loves, it's beautiful."
The girls smiled and kissed him softly. "We are also glad you like it love. We found it in our Coven's Vault, so maybe it'll help you somehow."
"Since I found your bracelets there as well, I am sure it will, like I hope they will help you girls as well." He said softly.
They smiled at him before cuddling up together and turning back to their family. "You four are sickeningly sweet sometimes." Hermione said teasingly.
"Like you and Dora are any better. Sometimes you're almost like a married couple the way you are cuddled up on the couch." Fabian said with a smile.
Hermione only smiled and cuddled into her girlfriend. "Well, at some point I am sure Dora and I will get married in a beautiful over the top wedding befitting our family."
The look on her girlfriend's face made her smile. "I promise to discuss everything with you, love. I would never push for something I knew would make you uncomfortable."
Nymphadora smiled and kissed the brunette. "You really are Fabian's sister. He also loves to shock me."
"Like that time he actually walked into your room naked and cuddled up to you while you were sleeping? Because he told me that gave you quite the shock." Hermione said with a smile.
Nymphadora smiled at her. "It was the middle of winter and his feet were icicles. The temperature was the only thing that shocked me. We had shared a bed together many a time before after all, so no, it was not that time, although it was a time we shared a bed. I told you we never did anything together, but that was not exactly true. One time Fabian accidentally slipped his dick into me while we were asleep, that event shocked us both."
"How old was he even?" Hermione asked softly.
Nymphadora shared a look with her nephew, who merely smiled at her. "He was ten, and we were both terribly embarrassed by the event and the inevitable aftermath of telling our parents what had happened. From that moment we also agreed that I would cuddle into his back since that would be safer."
Hermione smiled at her lover. "Okay, I can imagine that is a shock, but it is also very you, my love. Such a thing could only happen to you."
Dora smiled and nodded, but said nothing more as she relaxed against the brunette.
A few hours of easy conversation passed before most people made their own way home, Draco almost begging Narcissa and Eliza if he could spend a few days at Sirius' home to spend some time with Harry before school, which Narcissa eventually agreed with, after which Sirius, Marlene and the two boys made their way back to Grimmauld Place.
Jean-Paul, Apoline, Juliette and Andromeda were next to leave, since both Gabrielle and Ginny were dead of their feet, and of course Hermione and Nymphadora couldn't wait to get each other alone as well.
Xenophilius also made his way back home, stating he had to do the last edits for the New Year's issue of the Quibbler.
This left Eliza, Narcissa and the Coven. "We know you are all quite giddy to get back to your bedroom and ravage each other long into the night, and we don't mind that, but we were hoping you would stay a little while longer, it's been so long since we had a chance to talk."
They smiled at that. "Of course we don't mind staying a bit longer. Fabian and I are wide awake and have all our concentration left, can't say the same for Bella and Fleur though." Luna said with a soft smile to her lovers who were again mostly lost in each other.
"We can multi-task." Bellatrix said between kisses with Fleur.
Narcissa smiled at that. "No you can't. I know you've always had a one track mind when it comes to your love-interests. Remember how you didn't even notice me and Andi when you and Rory got busy."
Bellatrix smiled and rested her head on Fleur's shoulder. "It was young love Cissy, and it wasn't like you and Liz were any better when you got together."
The two women smiled at that. "That's true love. We've been caught numerous times by both your sisters and our Housemates." Eliza said with a loving smile to her wife.
"It's not my fault you are almost as much of an exhibitionist as my sisters are. That one time in the Common Room was a bit too close for comfort." Narcissa muttered with a slight blush.
Bellatrix smiled at her. "At least we have the decency to keep our amorous activities to our bedroom, at least for the time being." Bellatrix said with a wink mostly to her lovers.
Narcissa smiled at that. "I am sure you four will find some way to do it outside at some point, but we also have some news concerning your Coven, before this boils down to a retelling of all our most embarrassing moments. We have been in frequent contact with Amelia Bones about everything that has been discovered and she is putting significant resources into a covert investigation against Dumbledore, Umbridge and even Minister Fudge. She has already built a significant case against the old man thanks to your bottled memories and visions and is preparing to question him, although she doubts it will come to a head before the end of the schoolyear. We have also procured Hermione's original birth certificate and will be recognized as a Black from now on."
Fabian smiled at that. "Since she looked more like Andromeda than anyone else today, I think she has already embraced her heritage. With a bit of your lessons on etiquette she'll be a natural born Black." Fabian said with a soft smile.
Narcissa smiled and nodded. "She has already talked to me about that, and I plan to teach her the basics before the New Year's Ball, I think we can make her entrance that night a truly unforgettable one, which is why I want to ask you, as her brother to escort her down until such time you can get her to Nymphadora."
He nodded at that. "I would be glad to escort my dear sister down for her first family Ball. I think she's more excited than I am for that night."
Narcissa smiled at him. "That's because you share Bella's annoyance for that night, but I think from now on it will become a night we will share as a family completed."
They smiled at that. "I think us accepting Hermione on two fronts, both when we thought she was a Muggleborn and when it was confirmed she was a Black. It will help us all going forward." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Narcissa smiled at her sister. "If people still had doubts about our family's standing, we will have erased it once the news of Hermione's lineage becomes public knowledge."
"There will be a ton of questions and I am sure she'll have answer to all of them, and of course she will have her enemies, like Ron and Molly Weasley, but I think they'll be a minority when put against her supporters." Fabian said with a soft smile.
The two women nodded and smiled at them. "How about we call this a night, I can see you are all having trouble keeping your hands to yourselves, so we'll see you tomorrow for Boxing Day."
They smiled and went to give them a hug before they made their way upstairs, Bellatrix and Fleur especially giddy to get each other alone.
…
The moment the four lovers entered their bedroom and put up some Silencing spells, Bellatrix and Fleur vanished their clothes. "Are you two still up for a bit of naughty time with your mates, or was today a bit too much for you?" Bellatrix asked softly.
Fabian and Luna smiled at them. "Since you two have been having trouble keeping your hands off each other for the better part of the evening, we are more than okay with you two going all out on each other. Fabian and I are way too tired for that." Luna said dreamily.
The older women smiled and gave them both a kiss. "That's fine my loves. We'll have plenty of opportunity to ravage each other over the coming week." Bellatrix said with a husky tone.
"Oh we will, it is still a week until the Ball and a week and a half before we need to go back to school, so I think we will find plenty of opportunities to ravage each other." He said softly.
The two women smiled and gave them a last kiss before kissing each other, the two quickly losing themselves in each other.
Fabian and Luna took a bit more slow, taking their time in kissing and luxuriating in each other's presence, but quickly found that they were just too tired to do anything tonight, so they just cuddled in close to each other as they fell asleep.
Bellatrix and Fleur on the other hand had plenty of energy left and at the moment the blonde Veela had her raven haired lover pinned down as they pressed their clits together.
"I never thought of myself as a submissive woman, but it is amazing to be pinned down by you, my love." Bellatrix said huskily.
Fleur smiled and tweaked her lover's nipples. "It is in my Veela blood to be both a bit dominant, but also make sure my mate enjoys our lovemaking to the fullest. The fact that your womanly curves drive me wild every single day 'elps a lot too."
Bellatrix moaned and pulled the French witch into a kiss, while squeezing her ass at the same time. "Women in our family are usually a bit dominant as well, unless they find a true love, then we have no trouble submitting."
Fleur smiled and nuzzled the raven haired witch's neck, close to the scar she had left on her mate. "You know what I love most about you, Bella?"
"No I don't, but I am sure you are about to tell me." The raven haired witch said with a soft moan.
"I love the fact that you are always willing to try new things with me. Even with everything Fabian and I have done, I sometimes sense some trepidation with him, as I do with Luna." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Bellatrix smiled and kissed her lover softly. "While very sweet of you to say, I know why. Luna and Fabian have always been very much attuned to each other, even when Luna was still inside of her mother's belly. They have been together for Luna's entire life and have been each other's firsts in many ways. It will take them both some time to fully get used to being intimate with us to the full extent. I on the other hand have a lot of experience with loving women and have always been the adventurous type. I think when we can take our time with each other during the summer, I think he will surprise you, since this past summer all of our lives got turned upside down."
Fleur smiled and kissed her lover softly. "I'm sure they will surprise us both given enough time. Fabian has already proven to be very adventurous and I am sure Luna is just as adventurous and perhaps even more adventurous than he is. Only time will tell, or you will if you catch one of their thoughts."
Bellatrix smiled as they looked at their sleeping lovers, who were trying to crawl impossibly closer to each other. "Their thoughts are usually focused on us or anything we are dealing with. Sex usually only comes when the four of us are truly alone."
Fleur smiled and cuddled into Bellatrix, as she finally brought the raven-haired witch to her long awaited orgasm. "Shall we join our lovers in their slumber, mon amour, otherwise we might not be awake enough for whatever your sister 'as planned tomorrow."
"Cissy usually keeps Boxing Day a light affair, but I agree with getting some sleep, with our family completed my sister might get a little bit crazy." Bellatrix said as she pulled the blonde Veela closer, who on her turn wrapped an arm around Fabian.
