Todor managed to arrange a slotting with a marriage license wizard who he made swear an oath, not to reveal the witch's name when he marries his son and his fiancée later this evening. The wizard who flooed into his office was so taken by surprise, that he agreed to the oath without thinking twice about it.
When he arrives at his son's apartment at 7:30 pm he found Viktor with his head in his hands and when he looked up, he looked relieved to see him.
"I've been kicked out, and my mate keeps calling me for help. I feel helpless and useless against my mother. He suddenly closed his eyes, for several minutes before reopening them again, he raised an eyebrow.
"Hermione told me not to look, as she looked in the mirror, I can see everything. Mother was practically torturing her with hair and makeup stuff she never wears, one of the many things I found attractive about her."
"ATHENA? Leave the poor girl alone." He yelled in front of his son's bedroom door. "She doesn't wear makeup, Athena, our son loves her the natural way."
"BU-"
"NO BUTS! Let Hermione take the Makeup off Athena or I will not give you any money for a month." She gasped.
"Fine!" She grumbled, and he watched Viktor relax somewhat as whatever his mate was feeling settled.
"Hermione is fine yes?" He asked.
"Now she's feeling a little better yes... if you hadn't come when you did, I think they might have had their first fight. I would have taken my mate's side of course, whether mother liked it or not. Feeling everything Hermione is, and seeing the way mother overtook her. When she just wanted to relax and get ready in her own time for our wedding. Mother gave the rings too, Hermione has mine."
"VIKTOR! Your next..." he looked at his father horrified who smirked and rolled his eyes.
"Sorry dear, it's a father-son thing now. You've ruined your fun, don't even think about lying love. You know I always know." Athena growled and he felt his dick harden, but willed it down, as now isn't the time.
"Pass me Viktor's suit, we will go into the guest room." Silence greeted his words, and he knew his mate is now sitting on their bed holding his suit. She cleared her throat and his mother turned around, Hermione handed it to her and she took it with a reluctant sigh.
"How were you planning on dressing Viktor up with Hermione in there?" Todor asked his mate.
"I would have asked Hermione to go in the bathroom," she answered and Viktor growled.
"I love you mother, but you have no say in OUR home. After tonight we are having the rest of our time alone. I will be cutting off the floo network, and we will see you the day before we leave for Hogwarts and Durmstrang."
"Don't you have training?" She asked innocently.
"No! And you know it." His mother stuck her arm out with his suit and then he and his father had some peace whilst he changed. His father already looked smart, in his suit.
"Ready? The ministry official is about to be here." Viktor nodded, not worried at all. He picked up Hermione's rings set off the bed in the spare room. A set of the silver with blue diamonds as a large square in the middle.
"Is your mother behaving? And are you going to tell her about yours and Hermione's gifts?" Viktor stares at him.
"Yes, she's toned it down. No, because you know what mother can be like. She'll behave in a different way because she'll know I will know everything. It's rather interesting to see how other people behave through someone else's eyes, and how different a person can be."
"I see your point, like how I can feel your mother's emotions. It is interesting to see how she reacts around different people." He said to his son. He's rather annoyed with his mate and will be having words with Athena.
"Does Hermione like any of the stuff she brought? That wasn't her wedding dress?" Viktor's eyebrows rose, wondering how his father knew that.
"Your mother gets the same excitement when I hand her my credit cards, Viktor." He explained to his son.
"She got the dress right, but not sure about the clothes. Hermione is simple, and natural and it'll take a while for her to get used to being in the spotlight. She hasn't worn makeup before today." Todor's eyebrows rose.
"I can see why she'd be a little upset."
"Exactly," Todor took his son's bow tie and did it for him, as the ministry official arrived. Athena had stepped out after apologising to Hermione for going over the top.
"Welcome, to my son's flat Mr...?" She said as she greeted the tall dark wizard in purple robes.
"Mr Shaklebolt, Kingsley." He answers her, looking around, his eyes widened at the view. He knew the Krums were rich before their son got famous but with that view must have cost a fortune.
"Kingsley, I'm glad you could make it." Todor Krum said coming out of the spare room with his son, who didn't look at all nervous and was very sure of himself.
"This place is beautiful, where is the bride?" He asked.
"My mate is in our room." Kingsley's eyebrows rose at the young man's tone, and he glanced at a Todor for answers.
"We are from a long line of Veela male's Kingsley. Yes, we are registered but it is not public knowledge. It's another reason why I made you take an oath before coming here."
"I have also written a letter to the public that I have not sent yet. Explaining my Veela side to the fans for my marriage and relationship, not that it's anyone's business but ours. I feel they'll accept her better this way, I will show you this way." Viktor had placed an English-speaking charm on so he could speak with the marriage official.
"Who is she?" Kingsley asked, trying again.
"You'll see her when she comes out, then I will say my mate's name," Viktor said folding his arms.
"Viktor is a very private man, Kingsley. I'm sure you can understand why. He's also very protective of Her- his mate." Athena said, almost letting Hermione's name slip.
"Understandable, is she registered as your mate, Mr Krum?" Viktor shook his head.
"Not yet, that's none of your business. I will do that this week." Kingsley narrowed his eyes at the Quidditch star but chose not to comment.
"She's ready," Viktor suddenly said, and Kingsley raised his eyebrows. Viktor moved to the windows where the sky is turning a lovely shade of pink and purple, Athena took a camera out of nowhere, he hadn't noticed it before, then she instructed Viktor where to stand and himself, as Todor opens a door, and Viktor is now facing the ocean after having had his picture taken.
Todor walked over to a door and enters it, then comes out a few minutes later, with a beautiful witch, he glanced at Viktor to see his eyes glaze over as he turns around to see the woman for the first time in the pretty white dress. Athena is snapping away.
Viktor felt like he'd fallen in love with her all over again. She looks stunning in an all-white lace, hourglass dress, with sparkles on it as she stepped into the setting sun rays, that settled over the room. The front of her dress had a heart-shaped design over her breasts.
Todor noticed the look in his son's eyes and smirked. He had a feeling they'd be having grand-babies sooner than his wife thinks. They have a little bet going on already, he thought as he handed Hermione's hand to Viktor. He noticed she instantly relaxed, as his son held her hand. Viktor leaned in to say something too low for them to hear and she blushed prettily. Athena told Kingsley to move out of the way as the sky is now deep shades of pink and purled with hints of orange. He stepped back in when he was instructed to.
"This is Hermione Jean Granger, Viktor's mate, they met at the Quidditch World Cup yesterday. Yes, we move fast! Once we find our mates we don't waste time." Athena snorted and he narrowed his eyes at her in warning.
"You only married me when we found out we were blessed with Viktor, thankfully our son doesn't waste time." She said back to his words, he kept his mouth shut. He loved his mate but she drove him up the wall sometimes by not keeping her mouth shut. He's surprised she's lasted this long without revealing who Hermione is, to her little group of gossiping witches.
"What kind of vows would you two like to do?" Kingsley asked his son and soon to be, daughter in law.
"Simple," they both said at the same time.
"Then Mr Krum, please repeat after me."
"I, Viktor Todor Krum, take you, Hermione Jean Granger, to be my wedded wife. With the deepest joy, I receive you into my life so that together we may be one. I promise you my love, my fullest devotion, my tenderest care. I pledge to you my life as a loving and faithful husband. I give you this ring," Viktor let go of her left hand to take the rings out of his pocket. "As a symbol of my love for you." He placed the set on her left ring finger and kissed it.
"Now, Miss Granger I'd like you to repeat the same." She did the same and then kissed his ring.
"I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss your bride." Viktor stepped forwards and gathered his mate into his arms and kissed her passionately on the lips. He could hear the click of the camera and didn't care one bit. He didn't even care his life had changed in twenty-four hours. His mate means the world to him and she is now his wife. He didn't like the secrecy thing much, but he knew and they knew they belonged to each other.
Viktor rested his forehead against hers.
I love you hubby.
I love you wifey.
What do you all think so far? And I hope everyone is having a great weekend :) wherever you all are.