The wedding day had come for the three grooms. They knew little, other than the guest list and location, as the mothers planned. Ryan was so amazed the day had finally come, that he was to marry the men that he loved. They were to become Black-Wood-Flint's. His Papa had assured him he understood Ryan dropping Prince, Severus himself didn't use it. It was a title, and Black meant far more to his son. Both his dads were there to help him get ready. His Uncle Borden and Aunt Nadia had come, Viktor of course. All the Blacks, Uncle Horace, Nanny and Poppy, would fill his family side. The Weasleys, minus Ron, Hector and Aubrey, and surprisingly James were all there as well. Ryan's family and friends were in the chairs nearest the aisle, on either side. He overlapped with his two grooms, having friends in common with them both. Their immediate family would all be front row though. Though Orion had been chosen to marry them, it was Marcus and Oliver who suggested it.
The three grooms had chosen to have only one witness a piece for the wedding. Oliver knew Ryan was feeling guilty not choosing a twin, so had chosen George. Ryan had chosen his cousin of course, and Marcus had chosen the older of his two younger brothers, Terrance.
Ryan was nervous. "I don't think the hang over potion worked."
Severus smirked. "It worked just fine."
Regulus kissed his head. "You barely drank from what I heard."
Ryan looked green. "I'm going to be sick."
Draco laughed. "Just nervous."
Fred had come up to be with him. "Not cold feet though right?"
A surprising Adrian was next to him. "Just regretting you're not marrying me."
Ryan hadn't known he was coming. He hugged his old friend. "You did break my heart."
Severus clapped his son on the back. "Ready to marry the men you love?"
Ryan nodded. "Yes, nervous but yes."
Regulus kissed his son. "It's natural I promise."
Borden came to his side before he went to join the other guests. "I am proud to be here today."
Ryan smiled. "I never knew her, but I am happy you guys are here."
Borden had never regretted the decision to allow Penny to be named his mother. He gained an incredible young nephew through it. And in ways, his sister seemed redeemed. As Ryan was led downstairs, he was escorted by his dads though, they were his parents. The wedding was to be nothing like Draco's, Thatcher stopped from trying to invite his whole business world. The three had chosen to be married not in the gardens, but inside in the beautiful library, as it was winter time. With all the normal furniture out, the room had enough for rows of chairs and an aisle, enough room for the 100 or so guests. Ryan was the only one with much family, and it was mainly family and close friends. Orion stood by the massive fireplace, which was done in boughs and fairy lights, and a wreath of winter roses above. The same décor lined the many shelves, and clumps of winter roses, were at the end of each aisle as well. If there had been a quidditch pitch like Malfoy manor, it may have been used if Marcus and Oliver had their way. But the library was romantic, and had always been a favorite for Ryan.
Oliver and Marcus looked on cloud nine as their groom was brought forward. Though tradition for the youngest to be escorted, they all had been, though Ryan was the last. It was good there was only one witness a piece, as it would have been crowed up front with more.
Orion smiled. "It is a great pleasure as a Grandsire to preside over today, and unite these three in bonding. Who gives them away?"
All three couples were still up front and smiled. "We do."
Orion looked at Marcus. "Do you Marcus Thatcher Flint, take Oliver and Orion in holy bond, united in body and soul, till divided by death?"
Marcus smiled. "I do."
He turned to Oliver. "Do you Oliver Douglas Wood, take Marcus and Orion in holy bond, united in body and soul, till divided by death?"
Oliver nodded. "I do."
Orion turned to Ryan. "Do you Orion Regulus Black-Prince take Marcus and Oliver in holy bond, united in body and soul, till divided by death?"
Ryan caught his breath. "I do."
Terrance pricked his brother's hand. "I offer witness to my brother's vows."
George pricked Oliver's hand. "I offer witness to my friend's vows."
Draco pricked Ryan's hand. "I offer witness to my cousin's vows."
Orion smiled as the three united hands. "As promised by these vows, and sealed by blood, I pronounce that you be bonded."
There was a glow of magic, and rings appeared on all three of them. Simple platinum rings, which simply contained the name of their bond or in this case bonds, were formed. Their bond was a special one though. Most bonds united until death, but only Ryan was to his. If he died, the other two would be free of the bond. If one of them died, actually so would Ryan and the living one, unless they petitioned for the bond to remain. He could petition before a month was up, or so could his grooms, if he died. He hoped they would fall in love.
Oliver claimed him for the first kiss, but Marcus was quick to follow, taking him into his arms. Ryan smiled, as he watched the two share a kiss. It was pretty platonic, but was the first kiss on the lips, that they had shared before. Ryan was glad they could have that.
Orion announced. "For the first time as bonds, Marcus, Oliver and Orion Black-Wood-Flint."
Oliver smirked a bit when he went to sign the contract. "I still don't know about this Flint part."
Marcus returned the smirk. "I am no happier about the Wood."
Ryan shook his head. "You aren't fooling anyone."
Oliver kissed him when Ryan was done. "I guess he has grown on me."
Marcus agreed. "But our first child will be my heir."
Ryan laughed. "You have three siblings, neither of us have any."
Oliver agreed. "I think I should have first dibs on sons."
Thatcher had come at the lead of family to congratulate them. "Should we hope to hear news soon?"
Marcus shook his head. "Father, we have been married a whole five minutes."
Gwen hugged Ryan and her son. "Our son assures us you plan to start soon."
They had agreed, they would start trying right away. They had four titles, though they weren't certain they'd have that many. Ryan could easily combine his titles, he would inherit both, so could one of his. His titles would remain for a third child, and if they chose to stop after that, they would remain combined. His husbands could argue over who got the first born child, as their heir.
Draco shrugged. "You never know, you could have twins."
The reception was being held in the ballroom. Though that was like Draco's, though in Pansy's family home, it couldn't have been more different. Twenty foot Christmas trees lined the walls, done in silver bows and ornaments, and filled with lights. The roof was strung with the same boughs and fairy lights, as had decorated the library. The tables really did look like Christmas, as in an attempt to mix the two houses, the table cloths were done in green, and chair covers in red, with silver and gold accessories. Instead of normal center pieces, they had Christmas trees made out of silver and gold Christmas bulbs. But there were roses in them as well, shrunk down to the size of petals, to fit like they were ornaments on the little bulb tree. There was a band, not a string quartet like Draco's, but a more popular band.
Ryan and his grooms were with their witnesses and parents at the head table. Orion was of course at the head table, and Borden had been honored to be asked. He didn't walk Ryan down the aisle, but he was still asked to have a place his sister should have.
Ryan smiled at the menu. "Four courses, I should have known."
Draco smirked. "I had to have seven, so I have no idea what you're complaining about."
Marcus laughed. "Besides it is pretty much our food."
Oliver agreed. "Never thought to see pizza on a Slytherin menu."
Ryan saw Thatcher was perhaps not pleased. "Maybe we shouldn't rub it in."
Marcus shook his head. "He is extremely happy, even if not good at showing it."
His mother agreed. "He has looked forward to this day."
Gwen smiled. "We all have."
Ryan felt both his husband's squeeze his hands. "Not as much as we have."
Oliver fed his husband a piece of shrimp. "And our honeymoon."
Marcus nodded. "Though I wish we knew where we were going."
Severus laughed. "You\d have to ask Narcissa, she planned it."
Narcissa had been invited with his Uncle to sit up front, but they chose not to. They were not one of the immediate family, and sat with the other Blacks. Ryan had reminded Narcissa she had helped plan the wedding, but she assured him she was fine. Viktor was sitting with the couple. The honeymoon Lucius and Narcissa had insisted on planning and paying for. Not even the parents knew where the boys were going tonight. They wouldn't have told them even if they had known. Narcissa had been quite insistent upon it being a surprise for them.
After dinner, they moved to the dance floor, where the three managed to share a dance. After their first dance, Ryan had to dance with both mother in laws, and his grooms did too. His Aunts each took a turn stepping in for his mother, Narcissa and Andromeda that is.
Fred came over as they finished cutting the beautiful snowflake cake. "We have one last surprise."
Ryan looked worried at the twins. "Why do I get a bad feeling when you say that?"
George pulled them along. "Come and see."
Narcissa came with the portkey. "You have just enough time."
Ryan was not surprised at fireworks but how personal they were. "They are amazing."
George shrugged. "For our third partner of course."
Severus kissed his son with his husband. "Have an amazing honeymoon."
Fletcher agreed. "Work on making me a grandfather."
His wife elbowed him and told the boys. "Just have a good time."
Ryan went into the arms of both his husbands. "I can't wait to see where we go."
All eyes were on Narcissa when they were gone. Draco asked. "Where did you send them?"
She shook her head. "You'll have to wait."
Remus saw James alone and went over. "I am surprised you decided to come."
James shrugged. "I was invited."
Sirius came to pull his husband away for a dance but said to James. "I'm glad you came."
Hector saw his dad leave, and wondered. He was a bit surprised like the marauders, that he had come, even if he was invited. But he focused on Aubrey, who he planned to propose to in early spring. It had taken him longer than others to find love, but it had been worth the wait for him. He and Bill would be family of sorts. Fleur's father and Aubrey's were brothers. The family lived in an area of France where veelas were common. Fleur's father married a half veela, Apoline's mother was veela and her father was human. Aubrey's father had married a full veela. Aubrey's father died when she was little, and she had grown up with the veela, until Beauxbautons. But had spent a lot of time with Fleur and her family.
Ryan opened his eyes when they finally arrived. "Wow."
Oliver smiled at his wonder. "It's amazing. I wonder where we are."
Marcus found a note on a table. "We are at a private home owned by a Malfoy friend, on a private Greek isle."
Ryan's eyes shimmered. "A whole island to ourselves? What ever will we do?"
Oliver's eyes went to the bedroom. "I have something in mind."
Marcus agreed. "I think for once we agree."
Ryan laughed as he practically found himself carried into the bedroom. "I think I'm a bit tired."
Oliver whispered into his ear. "When we're done, we'll have taught you a whole new meaning of tired."
Marcus gently began undressing him. "We do have plans to see the sunrise."
Ryan moaned as Oliver's hands went below his waist. "I have a feeling you don't mean we'll wake up early."
The two men took their young husband to bed, anxious to bed him, but they were gentle. They were fine with this, being in bed with him sexually together, they never touched each other though. As they made love to Ryan into the night, they made sure he enjoyed every second of it, well after the initial discomfort. They did manage to make it out onto the balcony, not even bothering with robes, in time to watch the sunrise. Looking at the private island and beach, they had a feeling they'd make good use of it in the next two weeks.
Oliver toasted both of his husbands. "To our honeymoon, and hopefully coming back with the perfect gift."
Ryan and his husbands had spent two amazing weeks in Greece. They had a chance to go to the mainland, and a few of the other islands. They had an incredible time seeing the sights, but also in the bedroom as well. They were definitely working towards making their parents grandparents. Ryan knew his grandfather would be as proud as any. He was happy both Grandsire and Nanny were alive, and would see the next generation come into the world. He thought of Hector from time to time, and how he only had James, he didn't even have his mother now. But he was reminded Hector had the marauders, and him, and Aubrey's family as well. Blood wasn't always everything.
Their families were happy to see their honeymoon had gone well. Ryan was happy George's twins waited till he got back, and he was there to welcome his godson Gabe into the world, with his brother Flynn. As the months passed, and no sign of pregnancy appeared, his spirits dipped. Fred and Alicia though gave him hope, as they finally got pregnant, due around Ryan's anniversary.
On the anniversary of their proposal Ryan turned to Draco. "You got what I need?"
Draco smiled and nodded. "Of course."
George was on cloud nine. "I'm so happy for you."
Ryan put his hand to his belly. "I can't wait to see their faces."
Fred asked. "Will you run a paternity test?"
Draco pointed out. "It may be obvious. None of them look much alike."
Ryan agreed. "We won't run the test, even if not obvious. Both have agreed, whoever the other dad, the children I have, are all of ours."
George was concerned. "Legally?"
Draco understood. "If something were to happen to you…"
Ryan understood. "We will draw up papers. Both men will have joint custody of any child, no matter the biological other father."
Fred jumped in. "No more. This is supposed to be a happy occasion."
Draco agreed. "We have to finish the last few plans."
Ryan agreed. "I want them to always remember today."
Fred laughed. "You could just tell them, and they'd always remember."
Ryan knew he was right, but wanted to make it special. He had never been the one to plan something special for them. His two husbands seemed to think it was their job, being older. He had known for nearly two weeks that he was pregnant. His dads and grandsire were the only ones who knew about it. Well and now his three closest friends, needing help planning, as well as not being able to hide it from them. He wanted to make today as special as possible, and he wasn't the best at planning surprises. But he was nearly twenty two, and it was his turn to do it. Draco was just happy he was here for it when he wasn't for the proposal. Even Hector and Aubrey, engaged since Easter, were to have a part in it.
Oliver and Marcus were not sure why they were heading back to school. The school year ended a few days ago, and they had been in the city. But their husband had mentioned he was going to school for a bit, and had sent an elf to ask them to come.
Marcus was surprised when they came into the infirmary. "Poppy, I wasn't expecting you."
Oliver saw Irma. "Or you Mam."
Irma smiled. "We are colleagues and you are married to my grandson, you can call me Irma."
Marcus worried. "Why are you lying down Ryan? Is something wrong?"
Ryan shook his head. "No. Poppy was just showing me some tests she thought might come in handy."
Poppy smiled. "With such a young staff, they may be needed more now than they were in past years."
Oliver was confused when he heard a sound. "That sounds like a …."
Marcus was just as shocked. "Is that a….?"
Ryan smiled. "A baby's heart beat? Yes. More specifically, our baby's."
Poppy watched as the news sunk in. "The baby looks to be very healthy."
Oliver kissed his husband. "How long have you known?"
Marcus asked. "And how far along are we?"
Ryan answered the first. "Two weeks. I wanted a special way to tell you."
Poppy answered the second. "Your husband is due in February."
Ryan was just over two months along, and was due around Valentine 's Day. They all thought it perfect, for their second Valentine's married. They had hoped it would happen sooner, but were happy it didn't take as long as Fred. His husbands insisted on taking Ryan to do some shopping, and were talking about how to tell their families. Ryan knew they would insist on the first, and had already taken care of the second. Irma kissed him, and whispered she'd see him later. Ryan could have laughed at his husbands as they were shopping. They were both hovering around him, and acting like he was made out of glass. He could have sworn Marcus was about to hex someone, who nearly bumped into him. Ryan insisted on heading to the manor, and they assumed he wanted to tell his Grandsire.
There was a party out in the back gardens waiting for them. For those who didn't know about the baby, they thought they were here to celebrate the anniversary of the proposal. It was a bit surprising, Ryan was usually not one for parties, but all of their loved ones had come.
Marcus was confused. "I thought we decided not to celebrate."
Ryan laughed. "Like you didn't plan to whisk me away this weekend?"
Oliver was shocked. "How did you know?"
Sirius laughed. "He's more like his Grandsire every day."
Thatcher though was the first to notice something. "Where did those balloons come from?"
Gwen agreed. "Pink and blue?"
Draco spoke up. "Oh I forgot something."
Marcus realized as a cradle shaped cake appeared, others had known. "You told them."
Sirius spoke up before Ryan could answer. "Told what?"
Ryan announced to everyone. "We're expecting our first child in February."
Everyone was so thrilled for the three of them when they found out. Ryan was soon swarmed by hugs, though his husbands kept trying to remind everyone not to crush him. The engagement anniversary party had been a cover, as he didn't want everyone to know before his husbands. There would be a proper baby shower he had no doubt. Pansy had recently announced she was due in January, so under new school rules, children just having to be eleven by December, their kids would go to school together, but Fred's not.
James watched from a distance. "One son engaged, and another pregnant. Your little boys are safe and happy Lils, safe and happy."
An: One last chapter, show the baby and a bit of the future after. VOTE ON SEX AND NAME.
And don't worry, have a new story ready to go.
