Chapter Eighteen (Wow, it is really getting up there, isn't it?)
Harry sighed as he walked back up to the headmaster's office. He opened the door to see Albus sitting across from a very distraught Felicia Granger. He stepped inside the room quiet, trying not to interrupt.
"So, sir that is what happened. I didn't mean for it to and I SWEAR I am NOT on the dark side. NEVER! I wouldn't have been accepted even if I HAD wanted to; I am a 'mudblood' after all."
Albus looked up and saw Kaden standing in the door. "Well.I suppose that will be all, Miss Granger."
Kaden heard Felicia sigh. "Yes sir, I shall go pack my bags. When will a carriage arrive to pick me up?"
"Are you going on a trip, Miss Granger?" Albus asked with a twinkle in his eye.
"A-Aren't I being expelled sir?"
"Not today, I can not punish you for something you had no control over. Have a nice day." Felicia stood and turned around to see Kaden standing in the door way. She wrapped her arms around him and cried. "I am SO sorry. Please forgive me!"
Kaden smiled and held her at arm's length. "You have NOTHING to apologize for. Now go snog my brother." Felicia blushed and walked out of the room. Kaden then took a seat across from his mentor.
"Well? Is she on the dark side?"
Kaden closed his eyes and sighed. "Yes, sir, she is. She is really and truly on the dark side. She was putting moves on me also."
"Does she know you are affiliated with him?"
"Yes, sir. I had to give her a reason for me using Veritaserum on her. That was the only thing I could think of."
Albus nodded. "Very well. Is there anything else that I should know?"
"Well, it was HER who had Felicia under imperious. It was a test for her loyalty. But I assume you already knew that."
"Yes, I did. If that is all then you are dismissed." Kaden nodded and left the office. On his way down, a voice filled his head.
~So, that was an interesting meeting, was it not? ~
~Shut up, Severus. ~
~What happened? ~
~She is on the dark side and she was VERY forward with me. ~
~What do you mean? ~ Severus asked with a hint of amusement.
~She did something with her foot that would make ANYONE aroused. Even if it was a troll doing it. ~
For the next ten minutes, Harry was tortured me the sound of Severus' undying laughter. It only did stop when Kaden remembered he could break the connection.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Three weeks passed and soon the only voice to be heard in Gryffindor tower was that of Hermione Granger. She was singing, loudly and off-key. "I'M GETTING MARRIED IN THE MORNING! DING-DONG THE BELLS ARE GONNA." It was interrupted by the screeching of Parvati and Lavender. "SHUT UP!"
Meanwhile, in the Slytherin dorm, Kaden Malfoy was sitting up in bed, eyes wide. Draco was lounged out on the bed next to him. "Kade, really, what is wrong?"
"Oh my god, I am going to screw up. She will run away and leave me at the alter. She will never tell her child who the father is. She will owl the ring back to me. Who am I kidding? I was SO stupid for asking her. She is probably laughing her arse off and kissing Neville Longbottom at this very moment."
Draco snorted. "Don't be stupid. No one can resist the charms of a Malfoy male. We do have veela blood you know? Our grandmother was on, dad's mom. We are quarter veela. She won't be able to stay away."
Kaden just got more upset. "OH NO! SHE ONLY LOVES ME BECAUSE I HAVE VEELA BLOOD! I CAN'T LET HER MARRY ME! I WILL JUST LEAVE!" Kaden got up and started to pull things out of his armoire and throwing them into his trunk.
Draco sighed and rolled his eyes. "Kaden, I love you and I am really sorry for this. STUPEFY!" Kaden fell down on the floor unconscious.
He levitated his brother into the bed and stood over him. "Kaden, I love you and all but there are reasons for this. Number one, you are worrying over nothing, Hermione loves you and wants to marry you. Number two, you are worrying so much you aren't getting any sleep and at one tomorrow afternoon you are getting married! And, finally, number three; I AM DAMN SLEEPY AND I NEED MY BEAUTY REST!"
With that said Draco Malfoy walked over to the bed and went to sleep, a smile etched on his face because of the silence. *~*~*~*~*
Harry woke up the next morning to see Draco standing over him, putting his wand back in his pocket. "I swear, you are the biggest freaking wimp I have EVER had the pleasure of meeting." Draco stated.
Harry sat up. "YOU STUNNED ME!"
"I did. And now it is ten in the morning. You have exactly three hours to get ready for your wedding." Harry jumped out of bed and ran to the shower.
At 12:30, Harry and his brother, Draco walked to the Great Hall. They opened the doors to see everyone already assembled. He walked to the front where he saw his father sitting. Severus was standing at the front, ready to perform his duties as best man. Draco took a seat next to his father.
At one o' clock, the door opened and the bridal party started to walk in. First came Parvati and Lavender. Then Felicia walked up the aisle, smiling, the maid of honor. The next person that came in made Kaden's mouth drop. Hermione was accompanied by her father, Andrew Granger. Andrew had taken a DEEP liking to Kaden and didn't mind at all his daughter's choice. Yvette Granger sat at the front of the bridal side, smiling at her daughter with tears in her eyes.
Hermione was wearing a cream colored sat gown with lace over it. The train was long lace. Her hair was put up with a veil and small flowers were in her hair. Severus, in a moment of good humor, put his hand under Kaden's chin and pushed up, effectively closing Kaden's mouth. People around the room chuckled.
Instinctively, Kaden walked forward and took Hermione's arm, walking the rest of the way. He smiled as he saw Albus Dumbledore, the wizard presiding their bonding, wipe away a small tear from his maddeningly twinkling eyes.
The band stopped playing and Albus smiled at them. "Welcome to a very special day. We have gathered here today to witness the bonding of two people very close to our hearts. I wish them all the luck in the world for their marriage. Let's get started shall we?"
The congregation smiled and sat down. Albus turned to Hermione. "Hermione Elizabeth Granger, do you take Kaden Xavier Malfoy to be your lawfully wedded and magically bound husband?
"I do."
"To hold him is sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer for all eternity, meaning this life and all lives after this?"
"I do."
"Felicia, the ring and wine please?" Felicia held out the cushion that contained the single golden band and the golden flask of wine. Hermione picked up the ring, kissed it and dipped it into the wine, making it turn from a white wine to a deep red. She then placed the ring on Kaden's left ring finger.
"Kaden Xavier Malfoy, do you take Hermione Elizabeth Granger to be your lawfully wedded and magically bound husband?"
"I do."
"To hold him in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer for all eternity, meaning this life and all lives after this?"
"I do."
"Severus, the ring and wind please?" Severus held out his cushion, holding an identical wedding band and flask. Kaden picked up the ring, kissed it and dipped it into the wine, smiling when he saw it change color. He then slid the ring on to Hermione's dainty, ivory finger.
"Drink for each other's flasks." Hermione and Kaden switched flasks and drank every drop. They were enveloped in a slight golden glow before it disappeared. Albus smiled.
"This bonding has been accepted my Merlin and shall be in his name. I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride."
Kaden turned up the veil that was covering Hermione's pretty face. He tilted her up to meet his eyes and kissed her. It was the kiss one could only receive on their wedding day. When they pulled back Albus smiled and stated, "I am pleased to introduce Mr. Kaden Xavier Malfoy and his wife, Hermione Elizabeth Malfoy!" Everyone cheered and the couple walked slowly down the aisle wrapped in each other's arms.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Hermione and Kaden were completely relaxed at their ski chalet in the French Alps. It was very peaceful. They were unwrapping wedding presents and presents for the baby.
Hermione gasped as she looked at a baby's trunk and crib that Lucius had bought for them. She was raving about how gorgeous it was when Kaden picked up the last present.
Kaden looked at the present and frowned. It was wrapped in black and green. "What kind of wedding present is wrapped in black and green?" He mused out loud as he read the tag. He rolled his eyes and handed it to Hermione.
"Here, love, it is for you."
She frowned at the wrapping. "Who sent it? I bet it was from Draco as a joke."
She ripped the present open to reveal a long, thin, black velvet box. She opened it and gasped. Inside was the most beautiful anklet she had ever seen. At the bottom of the box was a note. She opened it slowly.
Dear Mrs. Hermione Malfoy,
I do not believe we have actually met but I am an associate of your husband's, as I am sure you know. I wanted to pay my congratulations and decided that this would fit you nicely. It is not just an ordinary anklet though. It has protection and bonding charms meant for a mother and her child. If you have this on in your pregnancy and afterwards you will have a bond with the child. You will know when he/she is lonely, sad, hungry, sleepy, you name it.
Please taken this as a token of my appreciation of your husband's and, now, your's loyalty to me. Thank you and congratulations on your beautiful marriage. I send my best wishes.
Wishing you the best luck in your marriage and family,
Lord Voldemort
Hermione gasped and threw the box down. Kaden looked up from the matching robes that they had received. "What's wrong, love?"
"Lord Voldemort sent me a gift!"
"WHAT?!"
"Look." She pointed at the floor and Kaden walked over to it. The anklet was exquisite. It had emerald, onyx, and diamond gems running all the way around its platinum surface. He raised an eyebrow.
"Do you know of any spell we can test to see the charms put on it?" He asked.
"Yes, the incantation is Revelus Maxims."
Kaden aimed his wand at the jewelry. "REVELUS MAXIMUS." A soft golden glow emitted from it and scribbled a single word above the anklet.
Hermione smiled. "The only charm on it is exactly as he said, a protection and bonding charm for me and the baby."
"Well since it isn't going to do any harm, may I?" She nodded and he fastened the anklet around her right ankle.
She smiled. "I am happy it isn't dangerous, I would have been disappointed, and it is very beautiful."
"That it is, love."
"In fact, I can think of no better jewelry I own."
"Is that so?" Kaden asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Except, of course, for these." She held her had up to show her engagement and wedding ring.
"That's better." He kissed her and then lifted her into his arms, carrying her towards the closed bedroom door.
Authors Note: Did you like Voldemort's gift? In my mind it is simply beautiful, I hope you have as good an imagination as I do. I know I didn't mention them seeing Ginny at the wedding but, really, she couldn't come when Felicia would be there, could she? The next chapter will have plenty of Severus, Lucius and Draco, I promise. I would also like to announce, I am now getting reviews in different languages, Spanish.
I am taking Spanish One this year and I could read only half of it. I had to use an online translator. It was fun trying to read it though. But I have to say, I still do love good old English reviews. So do not be afraid to send them! Love, Dracos_girl8706.
Harry sighed as he walked back up to the headmaster's office. He opened the door to see Albus sitting across from a very distraught Felicia Granger. He stepped inside the room quiet, trying not to interrupt.
"So, sir that is what happened. I didn't mean for it to and I SWEAR I am NOT on the dark side. NEVER! I wouldn't have been accepted even if I HAD wanted to; I am a 'mudblood' after all."
Albus looked up and saw Kaden standing in the door. "Well.I suppose that will be all, Miss Granger."
Kaden heard Felicia sigh. "Yes sir, I shall go pack my bags. When will a carriage arrive to pick me up?"
"Are you going on a trip, Miss Granger?" Albus asked with a twinkle in his eye.
"A-Aren't I being expelled sir?"
"Not today, I can not punish you for something you had no control over. Have a nice day." Felicia stood and turned around to see Kaden standing in the door way. She wrapped her arms around him and cried. "I am SO sorry. Please forgive me!"
Kaden smiled and held her at arm's length. "You have NOTHING to apologize for. Now go snog my brother." Felicia blushed and walked out of the room. Kaden then took a seat across from his mentor.
"Well? Is she on the dark side?"
Kaden closed his eyes and sighed. "Yes, sir, she is. She is really and truly on the dark side. She was putting moves on me also."
"Does she know you are affiliated with him?"
"Yes, sir. I had to give her a reason for me using Veritaserum on her. That was the only thing I could think of."
Albus nodded. "Very well. Is there anything else that I should know?"
"Well, it was HER who had Felicia under imperious. It was a test for her loyalty. But I assume you already knew that."
"Yes, I did. If that is all then you are dismissed." Kaden nodded and left the office. On his way down, a voice filled his head.
~So, that was an interesting meeting, was it not? ~
~Shut up, Severus. ~
~What happened? ~
~She is on the dark side and she was VERY forward with me. ~
~What do you mean? ~ Severus asked with a hint of amusement.
~She did something with her foot that would make ANYONE aroused. Even if it was a troll doing it. ~
For the next ten minutes, Harry was tortured me the sound of Severus' undying laughter. It only did stop when Kaden remembered he could break the connection.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Three weeks passed and soon the only voice to be heard in Gryffindor tower was that of Hermione Granger. She was singing, loudly and off-key. "I'M GETTING MARRIED IN THE MORNING! DING-DONG THE BELLS ARE GONNA." It was interrupted by the screeching of Parvati and Lavender. "SHUT UP!"
Meanwhile, in the Slytherin dorm, Kaden Malfoy was sitting up in bed, eyes wide. Draco was lounged out on the bed next to him. "Kade, really, what is wrong?"
"Oh my god, I am going to screw up. She will run away and leave me at the alter. She will never tell her child who the father is. She will owl the ring back to me. Who am I kidding? I was SO stupid for asking her. She is probably laughing her arse off and kissing Neville Longbottom at this very moment."
Draco snorted. "Don't be stupid. No one can resist the charms of a Malfoy male. We do have veela blood you know? Our grandmother was on, dad's mom. We are quarter veela. She won't be able to stay away."
Kaden just got more upset. "OH NO! SHE ONLY LOVES ME BECAUSE I HAVE VEELA BLOOD! I CAN'T LET HER MARRY ME! I WILL JUST LEAVE!" Kaden got up and started to pull things out of his armoire and throwing them into his trunk.
Draco sighed and rolled his eyes. "Kaden, I love you and I am really sorry for this. STUPEFY!" Kaden fell down on the floor unconscious.
He levitated his brother into the bed and stood over him. "Kaden, I love you and all but there are reasons for this. Number one, you are worrying over nothing, Hermione loves you and wants to marry you. Number two, you are worrying so much you aren't getting any sleep and at one tomorrow afternoon you are getting married! And, finally, number three; I AM DAMN SLEEPY AND I NEED MY BEAUTY REST!"
With that said Draco Malfoy walked over to the bed and went to sleep, a smile etched on his face because of the silence. *~*~*~*~*
Harry woke up the next morning to see Draco standing over him, putting his wand back in his pocket. "I swear, you are the biggest freaking wimp I have EVER had the pleasure of meeting." Draco stated.
Harry sat up. "YOU STUNNED ME!"
"I did. And now it is ten in the morning. You have exactly three hours to get ready for your wedding." Harry jumped out of bed and ran to the shower.
At 12:30, Harry and his brother, Draco walked to the Great Hall. They opened the doors to see everyone already assembled. He walked to the front where he saw his father sitting. Severus was standing at the front, ready to perform his duties as best man. Draco took a seat next to his father.
At one o' clock, the door opened and the bridal party started to walk in. First came Parvati and Lavender. Then Felicia walked up the aisle, smiling, the maid of honor. The next person that came in made Kaden's mouth drop. Hermione was accompanied by her father, Andrew Granger. Andrew had taken a DEEP liking to Kaden and didn't mind at all his daughter's choice. Yvette Granger sat at the front of the bridal side, smiling at her daughter with tears in her eyes.
Hermione was wearing a cream colored sat gown with lace over it. The train was long lace. Her hair was put up with a veil and small flowers were in her hair. Severus, in a moment of good humor, put his hand under Kaden's chin and pushed up, effectively closing Kaden's mouth. People around the room chuckled.
Instinctively, Kaden walked forward and took Hermione's arm, walking the rest of the way. He smiled as he saw Albus Dumbledore, the wizard presiding their bonding, wipe away a small tear from his maddeningly twinkling eyes.
The band stopped playing and Albus smiled at them. "Welcome to a very special day. We have gathered here today to witness the bonding of two people very close to our hearts. I wish them all the luck in the world for their marriage. Let's get started shall we?"
The congregation smiled and sat down. Albus turned to Hermione. "Hermione Elizabeth Granger, do you take Kaden Xavier Malfoy to be your lawfully wedded and magically bound husband?
"I do."
"To hold him is sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer for all eternity, meaning this life and all lives after this?"
"I do."
"Felicia, the ring and wine please?" Felicia held out the cushion that contained the single golden band and the golden flask of wine. Hermione picked up the ring, kissed it and dipped it into the wine, making it turn from a white wine to a deep red. She then placed the ring on Kaden's left ring finger.
"Kaden Xavier Malfoy, do you take Hermione Elizabeth Granger to be your lawfully wedded and magically bound husband?"
"I do."
"To hold him in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer for all eternity, meaning this life and all lives after this?"
"I do."
"Severus, the ring and wind please?" Severus held out his cushion, holding an identical wedding band and flask. Kaden picked up the ring, kissed it and dipped it into the wine, smiling when he saw it change color. He then slid the ring on to Hermione's dainty, ivory finger.
"Drink for each other's flasks." Hermione and Kaden switched flasks and drank every drop. They were enveloped in a slight golden glow before it disappeared. Albus smiled.
"This bonding has been accepted my Merlin and shall be in his name. I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride."
Kaden turned up the veil that was covering Hermione's pretty face. He tilted her up to meet his eyes and kissed her. It was the kiss one could only receive on their wedding day. When they pulled back Albus smiled and stated, "I am pleased to introduce Mr. Kaden Xavier Malfoy and his wife, Hermione Elizabeth Malfoy!" Everyone cheered and the couple walked slowly down the aisle wrapped in each other's arms.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Hermione and Kaden were completely relaxed at their ski chalet in the French Alps. It was very peaceful. They were unwrapping wedding presents and presents for the baby.
Hermione gasped as she looked at a baby's trunk and crib that Lucius had bought for them. She was raving about how gorgeous it was when Kaden picked up the last present.
Kaden looked at the present and frowned. It was wrapped in black and green. "What kind of wedding present is wrapped in black and green?" He mused out loud as he read the tag. He rolled his eyes and handed it to Hermione.
"Here, love, it is for you."
She frowned at the wrapping. "Who sent it? I bet it was from Draco as a joke."
She ripped the present open to reveal a long, thin, black velvet box. She opened it and gasped. Inside was the most beautiful anklet she had ever seen. At the bottom of the box was a note. She opened it slowly.
Dear Mrs. Hermione Malfoy,
I do not believe we have actually met but I am an associate of your husband's, as I am sure you know. I wanted to pay my congratulations and decided that this would fit you nicely. It is not just an ordinary anklet though. It has protection and bonding charms meant for a mother and her child. If you have this on in your pregnancy and afterwards you will have a bond with the child. You will know when he/she is lonely, sad, hungry, sleepy, you name it.
Please taken this as a token of my appreciation of your husband's and, now, your's loyalty to me. Thank you and congratulations on your beautiful marriage. I send my best wishes.
Wishing you the best luck in your marriage and family,
Lord Voldemort
Hermione gasped and threw the box down. Kaden looked up from the matching robes that they had received. "What's wrong, love?"
"Lord Voldemort sent me a gift!"
"WHAT?!"
"Look." She pointed at the floor and Kaden walked over to it. The anklet was exquisite. It had emerald, onyx, and diamond gems running all the way around its platinum surface. He raised an eyebrow.
"Do you know of any spell we can test to see the charms put on it?" He asked.
"Yes, the incantation is Revelus Maxims."
Kaden aimed his wand at the jewelry. "REVELUS MAXIMUS." A soft golden glow emitted from it and scribbled a single word above the anklet.
Hermione smiled. "The only charm on it is exactly as he said, a protection and bonding charm for me and the baby."
"Well since it isn't going to do any harm, may I?" She nodded and he fastened the anklet around her right ankle.
She smiled. "I am happy it isn't dangerous, I would have been disappointed, and it is very beautiful."
"That it is, love."
"In fact, I can think of no better jewelry I own."
"Is that so?" Kaden asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Except, of course, for these." She held her had up to show her engagement and wedding ring.
"That's better." He kissed her and then lifted her into his arms, carrying her towards the closed bedroom door.
Authors Note: Did you like Voldemort's gift? In my mind it is simply beautiful, I hope you have as good an imagination as I do. I know I didn't mention them seeing Ginny at the wedding but, really, she couldn't come when Felicia would be there, could she? The next chapter will have plenty of Severus, Lucius and Draco, I promise. I would also like to announce, I am now getting reviews in different languages, Spanish.
I am taking Spanish One this year and I could read only half of it. I had to use an online translator. It was fun trying to read it though. But I have to say, I still do love good old English reviews. So do not be afraid to send them! Love, Dracos_girl8706.
