Sorry I gave myself a vacation from it all.

Now I'm back and here's the next chapter hopes you like! The chapters will be shorter but I'll be posting frequently.

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Chapter nine. Double Wedding, Burying the Hatchet and Warts

Well they had done it. They were married, they were now Anastassia Snape-Potter, and her sister was Alessandra Snape-Lupin. The girls had kind of made up that morning much to the relief of their father. He had hoped that they would come around before they actually got married. He knew Alessandra would not be well received by part of the Wizarding World, our margined brothers be damned the Ministry was up to something and his daughter was now in the middle of it. The Snape name as well as Potter's would shield and help Alessandra and Lupin some what. Snape only hoped that the wolf would allow Alessandra to improve their situation. Lupin could be so stubborn sometimes.

Well he would help. Alessandra was his daughter after all andif Lupin did not cooperate Alessandra might just find herself a widow.

Once all the necessary papers were signed, he kissed both his daughters, shook hands with his new son-n-laws's, and left. He had spoken to the girls that morning and he would be making all the necessary dowry arrangements. After that he had his own wedding preparations to attend to.

Harry and Lupin had had a long chat the night before and had both agreed to make the best of the situation. How they would do so was the problem. Harry was truly at a loss.

Lupin decided to take the initiative.

"Harry has invited Alessandra and myself to Potter Manor for a week Lady Potter, I have of course declined I'm sure that it would not be right to intrude." Lupin said taking hold of his bride's hand when he heard her moan in protest. Alessandra bit her tongue, her husband was right of course, dignity if nothing else but it was hard, Potter Manor was supposed to be one of the most beautiful Manors in England's Wizarding Community.

Anastassia looked at her brother-n-law; he had called her Lady, a most respectful form of address. She looked at him carefully he was simply dressed but the clothes suited him well, he seemed to carry off the role he had to play. Too bad the man was werewolf he was obviously a man of culture. She was impressed with his quiet way: it soothed her volcano like nature. She looked at him and then at her husband, Harry stood next to her he was biting his nails. True he had behaved himself more this morning but he was sniffling loudly. He was such a child. Harry did not meet her eyes but he seemed to be waiting for something. Sacrifices had to be made her sister had gotten the short end of a stick, Harry would of course mature some but how was Lupin supposed to stop being a werewolf. She smiled softly and stepped forward.

"Not at all and please call me sister I have always wanted to have a brother, someone to talk to you understand. We are family now so please no severe formalities." She said placing a kiss on his cheek and then looked at Harry pointedly.

Lupin was startled by Anasstassia's behavior what happened to her sister having pets and fleas and all the stuff she had said to him last night. He had given her a way out but she had not taken it. He was glad, not for him but for Harry he wanted his Godson to be happy. Maybe she wasn't so bad after all. Maybe she and Harry could come to an understanding after all. He hoped so anyway.

Harry looked at Anastassia frowning. Then it hit him and he too walked over too Alessandra and kissed her on the cheek. Alessandra bent her head slightly to receive the kiss. "You will be like a sister to me Alessandra. Potter Manor will always welcome you both. We hope that you can come and stay with us soon."

"Thank you brother, we look forward to the visit. Sister and I will consult with each other, maybe we can go within three weeks time"

"Sure, whenever you like."

"Then I think it's time we parted for now." Said Lupin and embraced Harry goodbye while the sisters did the same.

"Remember what we agreed on" whispered Lupin. Harry nodded slightly.

Leaving Harry and Anasstassia Lupin stepped back and took his bride's hands and apparated them to his home.

"Well I think it's time we should be going too". Harry said and took Anastassia's hand and just as he was about to apparate the door to the lobby swung open and a stampede led by no other that Skeeter herself rushed towards them. Anasstassia straightened herself to her full height and glared at them like only a Snape could.

"Mr. Potter how does it feel to be married?" shouted one reporter. Harry opened his mouth but was unable to answer before someone else shouted out another question.

"Ms. Snape how does it feel to marry a hero?" Interrupted another reporter.

"WHAT! My name is Lady Potter, not Ms. Snape."

"Sorry Lady Potter, did you know your father made your husband's life miserable in school?"

"What?" asked a confused Anastassia

"Lady Potter how does it feel to have a werewolf in the family?" asked Skeeter elbowing the first reporter as she planted herself firmly in front of Anastassia.

"How many puppies is your sister planning on having?" asked a reporter in the back.

"What! How dare you?" shouted Harry trying desperately not to lose his temper

"Well that's what she'll be having."

"Madam it's not the fact we take offense to but your tone of voice. Stand out of my way." Gritted out Anastassia. So this was the Skeeter Woman she thought. Well she wasn't impressed.

"But Lady Snape the public has the right to know."

"My sister and brother have a right to their privacy now move Madam."

"Perhaps Harry could answer the question?" Said Skeeter shifting from Anasstassia to Harry.

"Perhaps not." Said Harry taking Anasstassia's hand and apparating them away but not before he hexed them with warts that did not become visible until they came into contact with the public.

THE CHAPTER WAS GOING TO BE LONGER BUT I'M TRYING TO GET A HANDLE ON THE STORY AGAIN. REVIEW! IT'S NOT THAT DIFFICULT.

NEXT CHAPTER THE WEDDING NIGHTS AND SKEETER'S WEDDING