Chapter 43: In Which it Ends.For Now
Last Day - Hogwarts Express Platform
Harry hugged Hagrid and realized that for all he grew, he still wasn't much taller than he was at 11, unlike Ron who had grown at least two feet. Behind them stood Draco, Harry, and Hermione, anxious to leave for the summer.
"Goodbye 'Arry. Good luck with those Muggles."
"Thanks Hagrid." Harry smiled, "I have help."
"Oh?" Hagrid looked at Harry's friends. "I'd say you do." The train whistled. "you'd best be off 'Arry. Don't want you to miss yer train now."
"Bye Hagrid!" They called as they boarded the train.
"Bye!" The train started away. "Nice bunch," Hagrid muttered to himself. "I think they'll turn out ok."
Dungeons
"Robes."
"Check."
"Muggle Clothes."
"Check."
"Basic toiletries."
"Check."
"Basic potions.stuff."
"Check."
"Sword."
"Check and double check."
"Pineapple Mango oil."
"."
"Just kidding."
"Riiiiight."
*sigh* "Dress robes."
"Check."
"Beer."
"Check."
"Chess set."
"Check."
"Books."
"Check."
"Kissed incredibly sexy lover passionately."
"Check." Kiss. "And double check." Big KISS. Methos smiled.
"We're all set. We'll bring all this stuff there then come back for the wedding. Here," he handed Severus the Floo powder, "Call 'the Island.' That'll take you there." Severus nodded and, floating half the luggage behind him, disappeared into the emerald flames.
The Wedding
".I now pronounce you Husband and Wife, so mote it be. You may now kiss the bride." There were many cheers as a floating Flitwick kissed the new Madame Flitwick. From their seat somewhere in the middle of the church, Severus and Methos clapped. Methos wiped away a tear, making it look like he was scratching his nose.
It didn't work.
"Are you crying?" asked Severus quietly. Methos sniffed, knowing the jig was up.
"I always cry at weddings.even my own. Most of my brides didn't like that much." Severus laughed quietly and nodded to the happy couple as they passed. He stood.
"Come on. Let's go fling rice at the newlyweds."
"Oh joy and rapture!"
The reception was a wondrous occasion with flowers and decorations in white and silver and Ravenclaw blue. There was music and food and dancing. Percy and Oliver spent most of the night on the dance floor, surprising most with their supreme dancing ability. Nobody had ever seen them dance before. Remus sat and talked with the other teachers as he soothingly stoked snuffle's head. The partygoers were too out of it later to realize the dog had turned into a handsome man halfway through the night.
It was no surprise that Severs, Methos and Minerva haunted the free bar. In fact, Minerva was well on her way to being completely smashed after only an hour. If their immortal healing weren't a factor, Methos and Severus would be as well.
"I 'ate weddin's," Minerva said to Methos at one point, her brogue strong. "I'm always reminded of my own. Wha' a bad idea that was. Never again."
"What happened?" Methos asked concerned. Minerva snorted into her drink.
"Tha' bastard got drunk, passed out and died of alcohol poisoning tha night."
"Oh."
"Yep, tha bum. Dind't really love me anyway. Father found us behind the barn when I was young and wild and forced us to get married. I had it annulled. Kept my last name." Methos smiled and patted Minerva's shoulder.
"What about you? You ever been married?"
"Sure. 68 times to women. 15 to men." She raised her eyebrows at that, her spectacles falling down her nose.
"That makes.um."
"73 times total. 73 times in 5000 years.
"Shite."
"No kidding." Remus said walking over minus his faithful companion.
"Hello Remus. Where's the pooch?"
"Being petted by Dumbledore. Lazy git didn't want to get up."
"I wouldn't," Severus said from his position next to Methos. Remus smiled.
"I'll tell him you said that."
"I don't respond to idle threats." Methos laughed and Remus smiled.
"When did you get so witty?"
"I always was witty. You just never listened before." Remus blushed, embarrassed and chastised, then blushed deeper as Snuffles finally padded over and put his muzzle in Remus' crotch.
"Padfoot! Stop that! You're not a real dog and they know it. Not in public." The last part was a frantic whisper before Snuffles bounded over to Methos.
"Don't even think about it." Methos said calmly to Snuffles mid-bound. He landed and whined. "Because I'm a cat person, that's why." Snuffles looked at Severus. "Him too." He looked at Minerva. "Oh please. Don't even." With a pop Sirius was sitting there on the floor.
"Go ahead. Spoil my fun."
"Alright." Severus rolled his eyes at his lover and the hound and decided to change the subject.
"So what're your plans for the summer Minerva?" She swallowed before answering.
"I'm crawling back into my bottle in my summer home in Scottland for a while, then baking on a beech in Bora Bora for a while before coming back to Hogwarts and getting ready for the next school year. I have to do the letters, you know." Methos nodded.
"While you're in Bora Bora go to the tiki bar on the 4th street of the main, I think it's called Beech way, I'm not sure. Tell them Adam sent you. They'll treat you nice." Minerva smiled.
"Thanks Adam. What're your plans?"
"Sev and I are going to a friend of mine's private island for training and relaxing and.did I mention it was a deserted private island?" HE grinned and winked. "What about you Remus?" Remus smiled slowly.
"We're off to Hawaii for a week to find somebody to bond us where his face isn't known. Then we're going back to the states."
"You're getting bonded? Congratulations!" Methos said, "Barkeep, bring me a bottle of your best champagne!" There was a pop and a bottle appeared on the bar with a couple of glasses. Methos pored and they all raised their glasses in victory.
"You know," Methos said after draining his glass, "I could do the ceremony for you before you go. Make Hawaii the Honeymoon. I am certified."
"As Adam Pierson?"
"No, but the names are just names, there is a living person to back them up so all the documents are valid." Remus hesitated.
"That's a kind offer, but we kind of wanted a ceremony."
"I can do ceremony. Any type of Ceremony. You want to be married by a priest? A minister? A rabbi? A ship captain? An Indian Chief? I have been all of them." Remus looked at Sirius who nodded.
"Alright. We accept. Thank you Methos." He shrugged.
"You're friends. I would give everything for any of my friends.just don't tell Mac. I like to mooch off him." Everybody laughed.
A quiet fell on their conversation as they all turned to watch the dance floor. A jazzy swing number was playing and a circle had formed around Percy and Oliver, who were tearing up the dance floor. Remus and Sirius drifted away, promising to owl the details of their bonding to Methos later on. Minerva ordered another drink. Severus settled back into his chair. Methos sighed. The night went on.
The End
(For now)
Whoo hooo!!!! It's done. My god. That took almost 6 months to write. Wow. Before I say my closing statements, I want to thank all of those who reviewed and respond (for the last time in this story) to those who reviewed chapter 41.
Vampire Child - I visited old Quebec City and felt very small when everybody but me was speaking French. It's an intimidating language. I wanna learn!!! Have a good summer yourself!!
Annakas - Don't worry. I plan on updating that story soon. I was re-reading the Fellowship Of The Ring to get that part strait and to think of something else to write. I'm afraid I kind of wrote myself into a little corner there.
WyldeHorse - Yay!!! Presents!!!! um.what's pocky? Is it like taffy?
Lady Cinnibar - You have a beautiful way of turning a phrase. That bit about the storm.truly inspired. Dance Club? I'm not sure I want to know. Your Pooka basks in your praise.
Eren - Yes. I can tell you like threes. The school Years will form a trilogy. I had planned on that, with at least 2 summer stories, probably more. A bunch of side stories.
Tea - Um.probably. Truth is I made those names up off the top of my head at about 2 in the morning or in the middle of Chemistry. I honestly don't remember. You'll see more stuff soon, I promise. I'm glad you like that part. I had so much fun writing some of this stuff. Mel must think I'm nuts all the times I laughed out loud from my own writing.
////I'm still taking artwork!!!!!!! I have one picture. It's lovely, honey, but I want more!!!////
Also, if any of you out there are form England and can help me with my vernacular and slang please let me know. Review. E-mail me. This story will be revised in the near future and, come on, it's 43 chapters long. I'm gonna need all the help I can get.
I'll probably post one more chapter which will be simply answers to reviews and final notes and such.
Also, if any of you noticed any threads that I haven't tied up, please tell me.
I think that's it.
It's over.
Go home now.
Review first.
I was, am, and will always be. Immortaljedi.
Last Day - Hogwarts Express Platform
Harry hugged Hagrid and realized that for all he grew, he still wasn't much taller than he was at 11, unlike Ron who had grown at least two feet. Behind them stood Draco, Harry, and Hermione, anxious to leave for the summer.
"Goodbye 'Arry. Good luck with those Muggles."
"Thanks Hagrid." Harry smiled, "I have help."
"Oh?" Hagrid looked at Harry's friends. "I'd say you do." The train whistled. "you'd best be off 'Arry. Don't want you to miss yer train now."
"Bye Hagrid!" They called as they boarded the train.
"Bye!" The train started away. "Nice bunch," Hagrid muttered to himself. "I think they'll turn out ok."
Dungeons
"Robes."
"Check."
"Muggle Clothes."
"Check."
"Basic toiletries."
"Check."
"Basic potions.stuff."
"Check."
"Sword."
"Check and double check."
"Pineapple Mango oil."
"."
"Just kidding."
"Riiiiight."
*sigh* "Dress robes."
"Check."
"Beer."
"Check."
"Chess set."
"Check."
"Books."
"Check."
"Kissed incredibly sexy lover passionately."
"Check." Kiss. "And double check." Big KISS. Methos smiled.
"We're all set. We'll bring all this stuff there then come back for the wedding. Here," he handed Severus the Floo powder, "Call 'the Island.' That'll take you there." Severus nodded and, floating half the luggage behind him, disappeared into the emerald flames.
The Wedding
".I now pronounce you Husband and Wife, so mote it be. You may now kiss the bride." There were many cheers as a floating Flitwick kissed the new Madame Flitwick. From their seat somewhere in the middle of the church, Severus and Methos clapped. Methos wiped away a tear, making it look like he was scratching his nose.
It didn't work.
"Are you crying?" asked Severus quietly. Methos sniffed, knowing the jig was up.
"I always cry at weddings.even my own. Most of my brides didn't like that much." Severus laughed quietly and nodded to the happy couple as they passed. He stood.
"Come on. Let's go fling rice at the newlyweds."
"Oh joy and rapture!"
The reception was a wondrous occasion with flowers and decorations in white and silver and Ravenclaw blue. There was music and food and dancing. Percy and Oliver spent most of the night on the dance floor, surprising most with their supreme dancing ability. Nobody had ever seen them dance before. Remus sat and talked with the other teachers as he soothingly stoked snuffle's head. The partygoers were too out of it later to realize the dog had turned into a handsome man halfway through the night.
It was no surprise that Severs, Methos and Minerva haunted the free bar. In fact, Minerva was well on her way to being completely smashed after only an hour. If their immortal healing weren't a factor, Methos and Severus would be as well.
"I 'ate weddin's," Minerva said to Methos at one point, her brogue strong. "I'm always reminded of my own. Wha' a bad idea that was. Never again."
"What happened?" Methos asked concerned. Minerva snorted into her drink.
"Tha' bastard got drunk, passed out and died of alcohol poisoning tha night."
"Oh."
"Yep, tha bum. Dind't really love me anyway. Father found us behind the barn when I was young and wild and forced us to get married. I had it annulled. Kept my last name." Methos smiled and patted Minerva's shoulder.
"What about you? You ever been married?"
"Sure. 68 times to women. 15 to men." She raised her eyebrows at that, her spectacles falling down her nose.
"That makes.um."
"73 times total. 73 times in 5000 years.
"Shite."
"No kidding." Remus said walking over minus his faithful companion.
"Hello Remus. Where's the pooch?"
"Being petted by Dumbledore. Lazy git didn't want to get up."
"I wouldn't," Severus said from his position next to Methos. Remus smiled.
"I'll tell him you said that."
"I don't respond to idle threats." Methos laughed and Remus smiled.
"When did you get so witty?"
"I always was witty. You just never listened before." Remus blushed, embarrassed and chastised, then blushed deeper as Snuffles finally padded over and put his muzzle in Remus' crotch.
"Padfoot! Stop that! You're not a real dog and they know it. Not in public." The last part was a frantic whisper before Snuffles bounded over to Methos.
"Don't even think about it." Methos said calmly to Snuffles mid-bound. He landed and whined. "Because I'm a cat person, that's why." Snuffles looked at Severus. "Him too." He looked at Minerva. "Oh please. Don't even." With a pop Sirius was sitting there on the floor.
"Go ahead. Spoil my fun."
"Alright." Severus rolled his eyes at his lover and the hound and decided to change the subject.
"So what're your plans for the summer Minerva?" She swallowed before answering.
"I'm crawling back into my bottle in my summer home in Scottland for a while, then baking on a beech in Bora Bora for a while before coming back to Hogwarts and getting ready for the next school year. I have to do the letters, you know." Methos nodded.
"While you're in Bora Bora go to the tiki bar on the 4th street of the main, I think it's called Beech way, I'm not sure. Tell them Adam sent you. They'll treat you nice." Minerva smiled.
"Thanks Adam. What're your plans?"
"Sev and I are going to a friend of mine's private island for training and relaxing and.did I mention it was a deserted private island?" HE grinned and winked. "What about you Remus?" Remus smiled slowly.
"We're off to Hawaii for a week to find somebody to bond us where his face isn't known. Then we're going back to the states."
"You're getting bonded? Congratulations!" Methos said, "Barkeep, bring me a bottle of your best champagne!" There was a pop and a bottle appeared on the bar with a couple of glasses. Methos pored and they all raised their glasses in victory.
"You know," Methos said after draining his glass, "I could do the ceremony for you before you go. Make Hawaii the Honeymoon. I am certified."
"As Adam Pierson?"
"No, but the names are just names, there is a living person to back them up so all the documents are valid." Remus hesitated.
"That's a kind offer, but we kind of wanted a ceremony."
"I can do ceremony. Any type of Ceremony. You want to be married by a priest? A minister? A rabbi? A ship captain? An Indian Chief? I have been all of them." Remus looked at Sirius who nodded.
"Alright. We accept. Thank you Methos." He shrugged.
"You're friends. I would give everything for any of my friends.just don't tell Mac. I like to mooch off him." Everybody laughed.
A quiet fell on their conversation as they all turned to watch the dance floor. A jazzy swing number was playing and a circle had formed around Percy and Oliver, who were tearing up the dance floor. Remus and Sirius drifted away, promising to owl the details of their bonding to Methos later on. Minerva ordered another drink. Severus settled back into his chair. Methos sighed. The night went on.
The End
(For now)
Whoo hooo!!!! It's done. My god. That took almost 6 months to write. Wow. Before I say my closing statements, I want to thank all of those who reviewed and respond (for the last time in this story) to those who reviewed chapter 41.
Vampire Child - I visited old Quebec City and felt very small when everybody but me was speaking French. It's an intimidating language. I wanna learn!!! Have a good summer yourself!!
Annakas - Don't worry. I plan on updating that story soon. I was re-reading the Fellowship Of The Ring to get that part strait and to think of something else to write. I'm afraid I kind of wrote myself into a little corner there.
WyldeHorse - Yay!!! Presents!!!! um.what's pocky? Is it like taffy?
Lady Cinnibar - You have a beautiful way of turning a phrase. That bit about the storm.truly inspired. Dance Club? I'm not sure I want to know. Your Pooka basks in your praise.
Eren - Yes. I can tell you like threes. The school Years will form a trilogy. I had planned on that, with at least 2 summer stories, probably more. A bunch of side stories.
Tea - Um.probably. Truth is I made those names up off the top of my head at about 2 in the morning or in the middle of Chemistry. I honestly don't remember. You'll see more stuff soon, I promise. I'm glad you like that part. I had so much fun writing some of this stuff. Mel must think I'm nuts all the times I laughed out loud from my own writing.
////I'm still taking artwork!!!!!!! I have one picture. It's lovely, honey, but I want more!!!////
Also, if any of you out there are form England and can help me with my vernacular and slang please let me know. Review. E-mail me. This story will be revised in the near future and, come on, it's 43 chapters long. I'm gonna need all the help I can get.
I'll probably post one more chapter which will be simply answers to reviews and final notes and such.
Also, if any of you noticed any threads that I haven't tied up, please tell me.
I think that's it.
It's over.
Go home now.
Review first.
I was, am, and will always be. Immortaljedi.