Hi everyone. I hope you like this new chapter. Sorry it took me lots of time to update. I'm kind of working on another story right too. I've got half of the next chapter already written. So hopefully it won't be too long before I can post it.

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A ROYAL WEDDING... OR TWO

A week after the letter had been sent to Voldemort; Queen Adira approached her son on an issue that had been bothering her for a while. She found the red head sparing with his aunt Shara in the Chamber. She watched them for a few minutes and noticed that she wasn't the only one observing the two warriors. The Dragon Master Sorcerer was watching Shara with an intense look. He still seemed to be surprised at the skill that the Queen's younger sister had. But now that he could see it first hand he was even more in awe of the woman he loved and it showed on his face. The Queen made her way towards Severus and smiled at him when she stood next to him.

"She is a thing of beauty is she not?" The Queen gestured towards Shara. The warrior Princess was just in the process of swinging her sword towards the young Prince's head. Severus got a good look at her round derriere when her skirt lifted up a bit because she was moving so fast.

He almost moaned a response but held himself back when he remembered to whom he was speaking. "Yes your highness, your sister is very beautiful."

The Queen was chuckling at the potion mater who just couldn't keep his eyes off his beloved. "Severus Salazar Snape, precisely what are your intentions towards my sister?" She turned around and asked him in a serious tone.

Severus was taken aback by the Queens question. "Er... I love your sister very much. If she'll have me, I want to ask for her hand in marriage." He had a sudden blush on his cheeks. Never did he have to mention his feelings to anyone before; but he knew that to get the Queen's approval that he had to be candid about them. He looked at Adira "May I have your permission to request Princess Shara's hand in marriage?"

The Queen observed him and let her magic out to sense his true intentions. She saw what was in his mind. She saw his miserable childhood, his bleak years at school where he was ridiculed by Harry's father and his friends including the werewolf prince. She also saw his initiation into Voldemort's service, she watched as he turned from the dark to become a spy for Albus. She saw the pain and heartbreak of his life and saw the man that was now standing in front of her; the man that the two Dragon kings thought worthy of their powers. She closed her eyes and felt his deep feelings for her sister. She saw parts of their relationship; she knew that they had been intimate. This didn't surprise her as elves didn't think that sex was a taboo subject. She opened her eyes and smiled at the nervous man in front of her.

"Yes you have my royal permission to ask my sister's hand in marriage. I know you two will be very happy and will live a very long life together."

"Thank you, your highness."

"Please call me Adira as we're going to be family soon."

"As you wish, Adira."

The two were silent as they continued to watch the two elves spar. Ron was making great progress being taught by his aunt. After about another hour they stopped and noticed that they had an audience. Shara and Ron made their way to Severus and Adira. Shara kissed Severus who took her hand and led her away from the Queen who wanted to talk to Ron.

Once they were alone Adira turned to her son and told him how proud she was of him. She was impressed that he acquired his skills so quickly. Even an elite member of her army took at least ten years to become as good as he was. Shara had been the exception taking only six years to become general; now it seems her son would even surpass his aunt's skill.

"I guess a mix of light and dark makes for a powerful being. My son, no other elves have ever progressed so quickly in the ranks of warrior. Within two years you will equal your aunt's skill and will quickly surpass her. You will make a great leader, and your own son will probably be just as strong. Speaking of your son; when do you plan on making an honest woman out of the Princess?" She raised an eyebrow looking questionably at Ron.

The red head blushed a deep crimson and mumble and answer.

"What was that Ron I didn't hear you dear?"

"I said we wanted to wait until after the battle."

"I would suggest that you marry her before the battle, in case that something happens then your son would be able to claim his place among the elves as prince. It's won't be the same for your son as it was for me. I was already Queen when you were born. Think about it son. We can take everyone to the realm and marry you in an elven ceremony. Once this is done your wife and child will forever have the protection of the elves. If I'm not mistaken you can also have a Vampire ceremony. It will give you and your child entrance into the Vampire clan that Hermione belongs to. Think about it. Let me know as soon that you decide." Adira kissed his forehead and in a flash of gold disappeared leaving a stunned Prince behind. Ron decided to give some thought as to what his mother had said and left to go to the forbidden forest so he could think things out.

A few hours later he came back to the school with a determined look on his face. He went back to the chamber and found Hermione. Taking her by the hand he brought her to the room of requirements which was now made to look like a scene by a lake. It was beautiful and romantic. Ron held Hermione and kissed her.

"Hermione, I know were already engaged and I want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world. The final battle is coming in a two weeks and I want to be married to you before that day. I can arrange an elven ceremony and we can get married with all our friends and family present. What do you think?"

Hermione smiled through her tears. She too had been scare that something would happen during the battle and she too wanted to be married as soon as possible.

"Yes Ron, I think we should be married before the battle. I love you. I want this to be a simple ceremony where everyone can come to. I think it will be good for everyone to see that we can live even while were at war." She came close to Ron and held him tightly in her arms. They stood in each other's arms looking at the lake for a while before going back down to the chamber to announce that they were getting married as soon as it could be arranged.

Meanwhile in Severus' quarters Shara and he were lying in bed after a long love making session. It had just drove Severus crazy with need at seeing his lover in her battle clothes. She gave new meaning to dress to kill. Lying in each other's arms Severus accioed the ring box. Still naked and sweaty he got down on one knew next to the bed.

"Shara, my beautiful warrior princess; I love you more than I ever thought I could. No one has ever made me feel this way. I can't live without you and I would be honored if you would be my wife. Shara will you marry me?"

Shara was now sitting in bed looking down at her lover in her naked glory. She had tears coming down her face. She had waited centuries to find her soul mate. A very soft "yes" was heard and she soon found herself in Severus' arms again. He placed the ring on her finger and kissed her. Soon both were again lost in a world of pleasure and love.

In the elven world a very happy Queen started making arrangements for a double royal wedding. Her people were ecstatic that their princess and prince had found happiness in their soul mates. They worked with vigor and it didn't take very long for them to arrange the area where the weddings would take place.

A few hours later Severus and Shara came down to the Chamber to announce their engagement and told everyone that they would get married in a few days. Ron and Hermione started to laugh. When the potion master asked what they found funny, they told them about their pending wedding too. While they were talking, the Queen appeared in the room.

"I see that all four of you have made your intentions clear for a wedding in the next few days. Well the elven realm will be able to accommodate everyone for a royal double wedding. You can invite anyone you want and we will celebrate in our realm.

Three days later the whole kingdoms of dark and light elves were assembled to witness the royal events. Dignitaries from all the other realms attended. Harry was Ron's best man and Ginny was Hermione's matron of honor. For Severus it was Albus who was best man and Minerva McGonagal who was matron of honor. It was simply a beautiful ceremony where both couples exchanged vows. Chains of lilies were hanging everywhere and all the elven maidens had flowers braided in their hair. Hermione's dress was blood red with a long train. On her head was a tiara that her father had given her. It was the crown jewels of the Vampire clan she was part of. The tiara was made of diamonds and rubies. Hermione wore her hair loose coming down in beautiful loose curls to her waist. She had on a pearl necklace that had belonged to her human mother Mrs. Granger. Both her muggle parents had been able to come to the wedding. She smiled at them as they glowed with happiness for her. She was standing next to Ron who was wearing royal blue formal robes. They were embroidered in gold. On his head was a crown made especially for him. It was a mix of the royal crest of the light elves and dark elves. As he passed in front of both his sets of parents he could feel the pride and love coming from them.

Shara's gown was made of the finest elven silk. It was a very pale green which brought out the color of her eyes. On her head was a beautiful tiara of diamonds and emeralds. She bowed before her sister when she passed her. She came to stand proudly next to Severus who was wearing black and silver robes. On the back of his robes were depicted two dragons standing on their hind legs and spitting fire. His robes had been a gift given to him by the two Dragon kings. A simple circlet of silver was around his head. He had lost all ability of speech when he had seen his fiancé making her way towards him. When she stood by his side he took her hand and turned forward to look at the elven elder who would be performing the ceremony.

The wows they share were heartwarming. They promised to love each other for eternity and soon both couples were pronounced married. A great feast was held in the realm. All kinds of creatures attended giving the two new couples wished of a happy life. The celebration lasted long into the night. The two couples disappeared for a few days to have small honeymoons in some private cottages that the Queen had set up for them. Three days later everyone was back at Hogwarts to get prepared for the coming battle.