Chapter 2

The contract was signed by all, approved by the minister himself. A very small private wedding/bonding ceremony was held in Kingsley's office the morning the Daily Prophet released the news of the new marriage law. As they were leaving Kingsley's office they passed Ron and his family on their way into the Marriage Procurement Office.

'Oh hey Harry, Mione, there you are, this will make it easier. I filled out all of the papers we can go ahead and get married today. Mum will want a proper wedding later,' as Molly nodded, 'but we can go ahead and get this done so you won't get snatched up by some death eater.' he whispered the last part as he saw Lucius and Draco behind her.

'Oh sorry Ron I'm no longer on the available list.' as she held her hand up to show a wedding ring. Everybody behind Ron gasped.

'Oh what! Who would have a slag like you?' as he looked to Harry, 'I thought you were a poofer? And married to Draco?

'I would, he is and they are.' drawled Lucius, 'and I don't appreciate you calling my beautiful wife a slag and my wonderful son-in-law a poofer. If it happens again you will have problems.' as he pulled Hermione's hand to his lips and kissed just above her ring. He watched Molly stiffen at the gesture.

'You seriously married a death eater? How could you? I love you we are destined to be together.' Ron pleaded.

'Yes, dear we have treated you like family.' Molly whispered.

'You, kicked Harry to the curb when he married Draco and not Ginny. You don't do that to family.' Hermione snarled at Molly.

'Ron, go find Lavender or Millicent, those are the ones you are destined to be with as they are the ones you went to when I wouldn't put out as you put it.' as she turned to leave, Ron reached out to grab her arm.

'You know you are making a big mistake by marring that...' he spat on the floor at Lucius's feet, Hermione was just a little bit faster than Lucius in retaliation, she grabbed Ron by the balls with her free hand.

'Let go of me or you will be off the list as well!' she snarled and twisted her hand just enough, Ron let go immediately. 'Now if you every come near me again I will cause you great bodily harm, do you hear me?' Ron nodded, 'Good now go find some poor pathetic girl that will put up with your horrid self.' and as they were causing a scene the Aurors had shown up.

'Ma'am, would you like to press charges against Mr. Weasley? We did witness the whole altercation and we can take him in for you?' a very large man had asked Hermione.

'No sir, I think it is under control now?' looking at Ron for him to acknowledge her.

'It's fine, but you just remember when this all falls apart I won't be there to pick up the pieces.' Ron snarled.

'Mr. Weasley I think it will be your future that will fall apart, after this little display what woman would want you?' as Lucius looked over his shoulder to see the press and Lavender, standing there with the look of horror on her face. 'You better hope poor Millicent doesn't read the papers.' he smiled as he collected Hermione's proffered hand into the crook of his arm, they turned and walked away, with Draco and Harry in tow.