A/N: This is for the five drabbles prompt '12 grimmauld place' for the Hermione/Sirius set. It's also for the multiple pairings challenge.
Hermione sat reading in the library of Grimmauld Place about marriage rituals the family used to do.
She couldn't believe what some of the brides were subjected to, and she was extremely glad that she didn't have to participate in any of them.
"What are you reading, love?" Sirius asked.
"Something about Black family marriage rituals done in the past. Did you know that a couple of ladies had to sleep with the father or elder brother to see if she was satisfactory enough?" she asked.
"I had no idea. It's a good job we don't do that anymore. If we did, I would refuse. You are mine, and mine alone," he said firmly.
Hermione's insides melted.
Her fiance was not an extremely possessive man, but she loved the fact that he wouldn't let anyone else take advantage of her. Hearing how he would protect her from his own family made Hermione love him even more.
"Come here and kiss me," she demanded.
Sirius sauntered over, leant down, and kissed her fiercely on the lips.
Hermione sighed into it and felt like she was the luckiest woman in the world.