A Curse of Ancients
C32: Looking to the Future
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters
The following day Fabian and Hermione were on their way to the Headmistress's office, mostly because it would be neutral ground and the Headmistress could, and would have to act as a mediator. "Have I mentioned how much I don't want to do this today?" Hermione said softly as they walked through the halls.
"Several times throughout the morning love, but the sooner we get this talk over with, the sooner we can just move on with our lives. I think our display yesterday was enough to silence anyone who might want to move against us, and any who does we will be quite in our rights to retaliate." He said with a soft smile.
She smiled and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "I know, but I don't want to fight anymore. Once we have worked everything out with Kingsley, I'm seriously contemplating on becoming a hermit with my husband and family for a couple of years."
He smiled and kissed her softly. "As much as I would love that too, I don't think our mothers would be too happy with that. We'll be a very high profile couple that will get invites to a lot of parties, not all of which we will actually have to attend of course, we can certainly choose, but a few of them will be very much worth it, even in the world we are trying to build it can never hurt to have a few good connections."
Hermione smiled at that. "I know love, I was mostly kidding about becoming a hermit. I know we have an image that we will have to portray once we've settled everything, but I do want to have at least a year where we get to do what we want to do. We've been living our lives on other people's terms for too long."
He nodded and smiled at her. "That we have, and it is high time we take back some control over our lives." He said as they reached the staircase leading up to the Headmistress's office.
She smiled and gave him a soft kiss as the staircase turned to them, allowing them access to McGonagall's office, and not at all to their surprise, they were the first to arrive. "Typical, he can't even be bothered to show up on time. It's not like we don't have twenty thousand other things to do." Hermione said softly.
"He'll be here soon Ms. Le Fay. I've spent most of the morning having to convince Harry that bringing Ronald to this meeting would not be in his best interest, so he eventually agreed to come alone." McGonagall said with a smile as she entered through a door in the far wall.
Hermione smiled at that. "I'm glad you talked him out of that, because we really won't be responsible for our actions when he opens his mouth again." Fabian said softly.
"I wouldn't expect you to Fabian, and I think you two will be glad to know that he was arrested late last night by the D.M.L.E. for preparing an attack on your family, stating to Madam Bones that you deserved it for what you had done to his family, and it seems that even Harry has finally pulled his hands from Ronald Weasley." Minerva said with a smile.
They both smiled at that. "Maybe he'll finally be open to reason then. It's about time too. I was beginning to worry that we would need to resort to extreme measures in making him see some sort of reason."
Minerva smiled at them as she took a seat behind her desk as they heard the stairs moving again, signaling Harry's imminent arrival.
As he stepped inside the office he sighed softly. "I was afraid that you two weren't going to show up today. I would understand it too. I've been a right ass over the last months." He said as he took a seat opposite them.
They smiled at him. "I'm glad that you're finally seeing sense Harry, but yes, you have been insufferable over the last months. We have been open and honest with you when it came to our plans. We were never part of the Death Eaters despite you thinking we were. Yes we helped Draco get them in, but that was part of our plan to make sure this would end without bloodshed." Fabian said softly
"I know that now, and I do apologize for everything I have done to both of you. I was so sure that everything Dumbledore was true, and I was blind to the truth that was right in front of me. Ron of course was not a big help with how hung up he was on Hermione and he did everything to make me see that he was right. I should have seen it sooner." Harry said softly.
Hermione smiled at him. "Like we said, we're glad you saw sense in the end, and while I doubt we will ever have a friendship like the one we had again, I would like us to try and start over, if only to make this change as smooth as possible. We're on the threshold of a new society and we will need your help. We are going to build a society where ones worth will never again be a matter of being a pureblood or not, but by ones actual magical ability, and we will need your help to make that a reality. We know that the way things have been going would've been unsustainable and would've led to another war, one way more bloody than Voldemort could ever have caused."
Harry smiled at them. "I will do anything to help you with that, and I understand that you don't want to be my friend anymore. I don't deserve that kindness after everything I did to you."
Hermione smiled and nodded. "It will take time above all else Harry, and I doubt I will ever trust you like I did before. For us all that matters at the moment is to make this transition as easy as possible, and we wanted to have at least aired out some things before we go to Kingsley and present our plans. I think like you we wouldn't have anything hanging over our heads."
Harry nodded at that. "I agree with that. Kingsley will probably contact us as soon as the year is over, and then I am more than happy to do my part, and I know I have no right in asking this of you, but I need a small favor. I don't really have a place to live right now, and it doesn't seem right to stay at the Burrow. Would it be okay if I stayed at Grimauld Place?"
Fabian smiled and nodded. "That was Sirius's property, so it should be in your name, since Sirius wasn't an official member of the House of Black anymore."
Harry smiled at that. "I figured, but I didn't want to assume things anymore. I thought it would be safer to ask first."
"We appreciate that, but I think we've covered everything for now. We'll see you at the Ministry when Kingsley calls." Hermione said with a soft smile.
Harry only nodded at them as they stood and left, leaving him alone with McGonagall, who merely smiled kindly at him.
…
When they came back to the room a little while later, they were surprised to see only Fleur and Nymphadora in the living room. "Hey you two, where is everyone?" Fabian asked with a soft smile.
Nymphadora smiled at him. "Our mothers have popped home for a little while, mostly to get some more clothes and such. They discovered they were packed a bit light for these last few months. Morgana and Gabrielle have gone to the Island together with Gaia and Aithusa, since Gabrielle has become quite taken with your mother and wants to know everything about her, Ginny and Luna are still in class, so that leaves just the two of us with all this space and nothing to do." She said with a soft smile.
Fabian smiled at her as they took a seat next to the couple. "That must be a new one for you two, given how, let's say amorous you two have been over the last months."
Fleur smiled at him. "Well, when a Veela is pregnant most of her hormones even out a little and her sex drive lessens. It will be even worse when we get home, because Veela are notorious for their nesting phase."
Hermione smiled at that. "Since I've found several texts on Veela in Morgana's library stating that Veela are literally descendant from swans given magic, I'm not really surprised. Is there anything we can do for you two right now?"
Fleur smiled and cuddled up to the brunette. "Since you're warmer than Dora, I wouldn't mind staying like this for a little while. You're so comfortable." The blonde said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled at her. "As long as Dora is okay with that, I don't mind."
Nymphadora only smiled at her. "Of course I don't mind, gives me the opportunity to cuddle with my brother." She said as she quickly took off her top and crawled into his lap.
"And your top needs to be off why?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
Nymphadora grinned at him. "Because there is no better feeling than to feel your arms around my waist when it's nothing but skin on skin contact. I'm merely getting comfortable."
He smiled and pressed a soft kiss to her neck. "I can't really argue with that logic. We've always had good skinship between us."
She blushed a little and leaned back against him. "You've always understood me better than anyone. You're so much more than a brother to me Fabian."
"And you will always be more than a sister to me, Nymmie. You will always have a special place in my heart." He said softly.
"Do you two need some privacy?" Fleur asked a little amused.
They both blushed a little at that. "Sorry, we tend to get a little bit carried away when we're both emotional."
"We know, and we're quite serious. We can see you can both use it and I certainly don't mind some alone time with Fleur." Hermione said with a soft smile.
The two siblings shared a look and smiled at their lovers. "I don't think it could hurt brother. Would you mind?"
He shook his head and smiled at her. "Of course I don't mind. Will you two be okay for a few hours?"
Fleur and Hermione nodded and smiled at them. "Of course we will. I think Hermione and I have plenty of things to talk about. You two have deserved some time together without the Curse affecting you."
Fabian and Nymphadora smiled and gave their lovers a soft kiss before they stood and made their way to Fabian and Hermione's bedroom, while Fleur and Hermione made their way to the bedroom of the two women.
"What do you think is going on Fleur? It's been a while since I've seen them so emotional." Hermione asked softly.
Fleur smiled and gathered the brunette in her arms once they were on the bed. "I think everything they've suppressed over the last months is finally catching up to them. You and Fabian have been under so much stress that I'm not surprised to see it now, and because Dora and Luna both have such a close connection to him that I think it might be better to arrange a bit of a sleepover tonight, you and Ginny here with me and Gabrielle and let them have a night together. It will help all three of them a lot if we give them that time together."
"I was thinking of the same. I wish that sometimes I could help him through those times, like I am sure that you would want to help Dora in the same way, but I think we'll have to accept that they will always go seek solace with each other. They're so close after all." Hermione said softly.
Fleur smiled at that. "I accepted that a last year when I first shared a bed with Fabian and Dora. She trusts him completely, without any form of doubt, and I see him reward that trust with all the love and attention she needs every time we share a bed with you two, which is why I usually prefer to spend my nights with you."
Hermione smiled at that. "I think in the coming years there will be a bit of a divide within the family when it comes to dealing with the Curse, I think everyone in the family has a favorite so to speak, and it might be easier for everyone too."
Fleur only smiled and kissed the brunette softly. "Then let's have some fun together as well. I'm pretty sure we could never top what is going on in the other bedroom."
…
In the other bedroom Nymphadora and Fabian had only just undressed and cuddled up to each other, both of them more than happy to let the afternoon take them where it may, although they knew it could only end in one way, and now that she knew it was safe, Nymphadora had a plan. "It's been a while since we were in bed like this and not had the urge to screw each other's mutual brains out." She said with a content sigh.
He smiled at that. "Indeed it has, although I suspect we'll find ourselves being entangled with each other before long. It is an inevitability when we're both running high on emotions."
Dora smiled and kissed him softly. "That's true, and I was actually wondering about something. That ritual you did with Morgana made sure you couldn't get us pregnant anymore right?" She asked softly.
He nodded and smiled at her. "Not unless consent is given by all parties involved, no. why do you have something in mind?"
She smiled and swung a leg over his. "You know that we've had a couple of scares, but I have never come harder then when you cum deep inside of me. I was hoping you would be up for that again."
Fabian smiled at that. "So my big sister wants me to fill that sweet little pussy up to the brim again? I think that can be arranged, but only if you for once don't be submissive to me. I want you to take control."
Nymphadora smiled and nodded. "Of course Fabian, it's been too long since I've been able to ride you without secretly wanting you to top me and completely dominate me. Is there anything special you want?" She asked with a soft smile.
He shook his head and smiled at her. "You've always been perfect to me Nymmie. You don't have to change anything for me."
"I know, but I want to. I can be anyone you want Fabian. I remember you loved it when I became a combination of your mothers." She said softly before capturing his lips in a passionate kiss.
"I know, but I'm not making love to them right now, am I. I'm making love to my big sister." He said with a soft smile.
Nymphadora smiled at that. "Then I think you will love this." She said with a wink as she focused on changing her appearance to look only a little bit different, with longer hair, slim waist, sharper facial features and bigger breasts. "I always thought that this is what I would've looked like if we would've been full siblings."
He smiled at that. "Have I ever mentioned how much I love seeing you with long hair?"
She blushed and kissed him. "Not in recent years, but I could be persuaded to do this for you when I share a bed with you. I don't think I could handle long hair anymore. Too much of a hassle, plus my wife enjoys my pixie cut a little bit too much."
"I know, and I'm honored that you would do this for me Nymmie, and not to sound impatient or anything, but I can literally feel your juices flowing down my legs." He said with a loving smile.
Nymphadora smiled at that. "I know, I'm so hot for you Fabian, and I will ride you until you cum deep inside of me. I need to feel that again now that it's safe."
He smiled at her as she slowly lowered herself onto his cock, both of them moaning loudly as they became one once again. "I love how tight you always are Nymmie. It's like every time I fuck you it's the first time."
"I do that for you, my brother. You deserve only the best in life and this is only one of the many ways I try and contribute with that." She said as I slowly started riding him.
Fabian groaned softly and let his hands glide to her shapely breasts. "It's almost scary how well you know me Nymmie. Your boobs are a perfect fit for my hands."
She smiled and bent down to kiss him. "That is by design, brother. I know how big a fan you are of big boobs, and I really think that I would've had at least a few cup sizes more if I would've been born a Black, and I am also very sure that we would've shared a bed from an even earlier age, plus we would've gotten in a lot of trouble together, because I know deep down you are at least as mischievous as I am."
He smiled at that. "We have gotten in plenty of trouble Nymmie, and I have loved every single time we did, even though our mothers haven't always enjoyed it as much as we have."
She smiled at that. "We did have a lot of fun together, didn't we? I just hope I won't become a boring woman once I've become a mother."
He laughed and kissed her softly. "I think there will be zero percent chance of that happening Dora. You're just too chaotic to ever become boring, especially with Fleur as a constant presence in your life, and of course I won't allow you to become boring either. What would I do without my Nym?"
She smiled at him as she bottomed out and kissed him deeply. "It's more like what I would do without my Little Star. You've been the one constant in my life that I know will never change."
He smiled and flipped them over, setting a very loving rhythm he knew they both needed. "And I promise you that I will never change, Nym. I will always be your Little Star, come hell or high water."
She smiled and pulled him into a passionate kiss, and he had no issue with giving her all the love she needed from him, because he could feel that she needed something extra special from him.
It was nothing new between them, but it had been a long time since Nymphadora had needed him to make her feel like she was the only woman in the world, and he was going to get to the bottom of what was bothering her. "Nym, I'm close, do you really want to cum inside of you?"
She nodded at him. "There is nothing I want more Fabian. Fleur mentioned wanting a special snack tonight." She said with a wink.
He smiled and kissed her softly as he came deep inside of her, Nymphadora moaning out her orgasm at the same time as she clutched at him. "Then I hope she's hungry, because this was a big one."
Nymphadora only smiled and kissed him softly as they fell asleep against each other, both of them wearing content smiles on their faces.
…
A few hours later Nymphadora woke up with a soft smile on her face, which only brightened when Fabian too opened his eyes. "Hey Fabe, did you sleep okay?"
"Of course I did. Are you okay Dora? It's been a very long time since we had such passionate sex." He asked softly.
"It's just nerves I guess, now that everything is over and Fleur and I can look forward, I don't know how to handle myself anymore." She said softly.
He smiled and pressed a kiss to her neck as he pulled her in closer. "You can do anything you want Nym, that's a benefit of having more money than we know what to do with, so tell me sister, where does your passion lie?"
She smiled at him. "You know where my passion lies Fabian. I have always wanted to be a mother and I am more than happy to stay at home and care for the children while Fleur follows her passion of becoming a diplomat for the Ministry."
He smiled at that. "I can see that happening. The children will love you, and I think if everything goes to plan, I'll be right there with you. I want to take at least a few years to find out where my passion lies."
Nymphadora smiled and turned around to kiss him. "So we'll be home together for considerable amounts of time. I can't see that ending well for our mothers."
"Since your children will have both your and Fleur's genes, and mine will have a combination of Black and Le Fay genes, I doubt we'll have the energy for much else. We'll be chasing them around all day." He said with a soft smile.
Nymphadora smiled at that. "I'm sure we will, but that is what will make it so much fun for us. We get to raise a new generation of Blacks that will undoubtedly drive everyone insane with a million questions and their incurable curiosity."
He smiled and nodded as the door opened to reveal a still naked Hermione and Fleur. "Permission to enter the sex den?" Hermione asked with a smile.
"This is hardly a sex den 'Mione. We took a nap afterwards and have only just woken up, so if you two want to join our talks of the future, you are more than welcome." Fabian said with a soft smile.
The two women smiled at them as they crawled onto the bed, Fleur cuddling up to Dora with a soft smile. "Did you have fun with your brother, mon amour?" The blonde asked with a smile.
Dora nodded and smiled at her. "Loads, baby. He also left a delicious snack for you if you're interested tonight."
Fleur smiled at that. "Tonight then, I wonder how his seed will taste like combined with your delicious juices."
Dora smiled and kissed her wife softly. "How about you two, did you two have fun together."
"It is always fun with Hermione. She never fails to make me moan, but only you can make me scream." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Dora smiled at that. "I wish I could say the same love, but we both know Fabian knows far too well how to use that big cock of his."
Fleur nodded and kissed her wife softly. "I know, and you two have been making love since Fabian was young, so it is no surprise he knows exactly what makes you squirm."
"That and the fact that their default setting is horny at times." Hermione said as she wrapped her arms around her lover.
He smiled at her. "Don't act like you're better at times, my love. There have been times over the last months you've mounted me before I was even awake." He said with a soft smile.
"True, and I think there is something I need to share with you concerning one of those mornings not too long ago. I'm pregnant." Hermione said softly.
Fabian paled before smiling and pulling her on top of him. "Really? I'm so happy right now, I just don't know what to say or do."
Hermione smiled and kissed him softly. "You don't have to say anything love, we only need to prepare for the reactions of the rest of the family."
He smiled as the couple was swept up in hugs and kisses from Dora and Fleur. "Congratulations you two. We're so happy for you." Nymphadora said with a bright smile.
"Thank you, I honestly hadn't expected to already be pregnant so soon after we've talked about trying seriously. If it hadn't been for Fleur sensing something I wouldn't have suspected anything." Hermione said with a soft smile.
He smiled at that. "I'm so happy that we can finally get to start our lives properly. I love you Hermione Le Fay."
"And I love you Fabian Black, from now until forever." She said softly.
…
Later that evening after a combined shower and a lovely dinner, the entire family was gathered in the living room, everyone cuddled up to their respective lovers. "Before we all retire tonight, I have an announcement to make. Thanks to Fleur I found out today that I'm pregnant."
"Congratulations sweetie. We're all so happy for you." Morgana said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled at her. "So are we, a bit unexpected perhaps, but we're over the moon that we are expecting already. I can't wait to experience both pregnancy and motherhood."
Morgana smiled at her. "To be very honest so are we, it will be the first baby to be born of Le Fay and Black blood. It will be a very interesting pregnancy to be witness to."
Hermione nodded at her mother. "That's part of the reason I'm so excited. We know that our children were part of the Prophecy and we will make sure that they will be raised to know that they will make that difference, and that they know to be either ladies or gentlemen, when it's proper of course."
Narcissa smiled at her. "Of course they will, I will see to that myself." The blonde said with a wink.
Hermione smiled at her. "Of course Cissa, as long as you don't mind having another student beforehand."
Narcissa smiled at her. "I presume you are talking about yourself here? You know I don't mind tutoring you in the ways of the pureblood society, especially now that we have the time to do that."
"Thank you Cissy. That means a lot to me. I know all of the issues plaguing the society won't be solved within a couple of months after centuries of being stuck in an unfair society, it would do me good if I at least knew how to navigate these new waters."
The blonde smiled at her. "Then we will start those when we get home. I believe Minerva has called for exams at the end of the week given everything that happened."
"That's good news. I'm honestly ready to be done with this year. So much has happened that I am sure that we're all exhausted." Fabian said with a smile.
Everyone nodded at that. "That we are, and we've deserved our rest, and I think we have an idea that will work for everyone, something that I think we will all enjoy. I know we've talked about this already, but not we didn't mention it to the entire family. Once we're home we're going to take a few weeks with the families within our family to unwind a little, and since our Head of House has called dips on Black Manor, it is up to you on deciding where you want to go and who you want to take there." Bellatrix said with a smile.
"Can we talk about then when we're done with the year? For now Gin and Luna have at least a week of school left and while we're here we shouldn't talk about the holidays just yet, it will only make time go slower." Andromeda said with a kind smile.
The two girls smiled at her. "Sure Andi, we only wanted to put it out there, I think it will do everyone good to have a little bit of separation, and as long as we sate the Curse beforehand, I think we'll be fine." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Andromeda smiled at her sister. "I don't think we'll mind that Bella, as long as we supply our son with some potions. We wouldn't want to exhaust him so close to his wedding after all, plus he'll have to deal with a pregnant Le Fay too, and I know from experience they are a bit insatiable." She said with a wink to her lover.
Morgana smiled at her. "I haven't heard you complain so far, my love."
Andromeda smiled and kissed her softly. "I know, and I wouldn't dare complain, it might just be prudent to warn Fabian exactly what he is in for while Hermione is pregnant."
"And I will, when the time is right. These last few weeks have been stressful enough, and we have deserved a bit of rest and relaxation, which we will do once Ginny and Luna have finished their exams." Morgana said with a soft smile.
"I can't wait to be done with the year. It's been a constant emotional rollercoaster that we're glad to leave behind us. Thankfully it's only two more years and then we can start living our lives at long last. We've got so many things planned." Ginny said with a smile.
Fabian smiled at her. "Can I ask what you two have planned? We're awfully curious."
"Luna wants to go for her Mastery in Astronomy so she can eventually take over for Professor Sinestra and I really want to try to get on the Harpies. It's been a dream of mine for so long." The redhead said with a smile.
"I think the Harpies would be happy to have you Gin. I've seen you play and you're by far the best on Gryffindor, perhaps the best in Hogwarts." Fabian said with a soft smile.
Ginny smiled brightly at that. "Thank you Fabian, that means a lot coming from you. I've seen you try out for Slytherin and I think you would be an amazing Keeper."
"I know, Draco has been trying to draft me for years, but I would rather keep my flying and Quidditch play recreational. Perhaps we can do some one on one this summer, if you want to of course." He said with a smile.
Ginny nodded and smiled at him. "I would love to. I know Luna doesn't really like Quidditch, although she loves watching me play."
"Can you blame me, I love seeing you have fun and there are few things that can beat the smile you get on your face when you're up there, plus those Quidditch robes you wear are very form fitting, and of course I know you usually go without underwear, so that gives me a lot to fantasize about." Luna said with her patented dreamy smile.
Narcissa quirked an eyebrow while Lily giggled a bit. "Really Ginevra, I thought you knew better. What if the wind catches under your robes and you expose yourself to the entire school?" The blonde said sternly.
Ginny smiled at that. "But mother, from what I've heard you also like to go commando sometimes, plus with the way I sit on my broom there is no way the wind could ever get under my robes. I've done this for years without accidents. It makes me feel more sure of myself."
Narcissa both blushed and smiled at the redhead. "Very well, if it helps you may continue your ritual, but please do be careful."
"I will mother." Ginny said with a soft smile as she cuddled into the blonde.
They all smiled at the sweet sight as they fell into more easy topics of conversation, mostly centered around Hermione and Fleur's pregnancy until they all went to bed, the brunette and her fiancee falling asleep quickly with smiles on their faces, both of them beyond happy about the prospect of becoming parents.
