Soulmates. The other half of your soul, a person who was created just for you. In the magical world, every person has a soulmark that leads them to their other half, but not everything is as it seems. Will Harry and Draco be able to live their lives together when society doesn't want them to be together? HP/DM.
Well, guys, it's nearly over. This is the last chapter before the epilogue and let me tell you that this chapter made me cry. Maybe it was hormones or that I was sleeping poorly, all I know was that I was feeling emotional writing a certain scene. Also, the fate of Ginny is revealed as well as what's wrong with her. I tried to do as much research but I still don't feel I did it any justice and please don't feel offended. I am all for mental health being recognized as I come from a family where all women struggle with clinical depression.
This chapter is a bit ick again as two people will be speaking about the abuse they had experienced under the hands of their spouses. So there will be a fairly triggering scene, I apologize. It is the court scene so everyone can skip that part if they wish.
Warnings: Past mental, physical and sexual abuse, homophobia, mentions of Mpreg, mentions of sex between two men, mentions of pedophilia swearing and I think that should be it. If I skipped anything please let me know.
Disclaimer: Everything but the OC's and Plot belong to J.K Rowling
Chapter 6
Future
You want to know what it was, the moment I know you were it? It was when I showed you the darkest parts of me and instead of running away, you rolled out a blanket, laid on your back and
pointed out to the stars - Beau Taplin
The first thing he noticed when he woke up was how content and warm he felt. The smell of cooking bacon broke through his foggy mind and he rubbed his eyes. There was a slight twinge of pain in his lower back, but it only reminded him of what had happened the previous night. He giggled happily into his pillow, before rolling over and getting out of bed, he grabbed the robe that was left on the end of the bed and sniffed it.
He moaned happily when he realized it was Harry's, he ran a hand through his hair and made his way downstairs to the kitchen where was sure Harry was cooking for them. A bright smile made its way on his face when he saw his soulmate standing with only an apron on and frying some bacon, he was singing softly under his breath and waved his hand so that plates moved over the table.
He jumped when Draco wrapped his arms around his waist and kissed his shoulder. They greeted each other with a kiss and just stood together as they watched the food cooking.
''How are you feeling?'' Harry asked as he turned the fire on the hob off and moved the bacon to another plate. He placed it with all the other things he made and placed it all on the table. He gestured for Draco to sit and he did, smiling when a white rose was produced and given to him.
''I'm in a little bit of pain, but other than that I am wonderful'' He breathed as he looked at his soulmate, he couldn't take his eyes off f him and Harry blushed when he felt the love through their bond. ''Do you have plans for today?''
''None today, I just have exams in a few weeks but I'll ace it'' Harry reached over the table and took the blond's hands in his and laced their fingers together. ''I was thinking maybe we could… Go scout for an apartment together?'' He asked bashfully, looking down at his plate, too shy to see the reaction to his question.
''Y-You want us to move in together'' Draco asked softly looking at his soulmate, feeling his nerves, but emerald eyes snapped up when they felt his elation. The happiness he was feeling now sang through their bond and Harry smiled when he heard the yes from his mind before it left his lips. ''I would love to'' He choked the words out before looking down at his food again.
''Besides, I think Tom might be moving in soon and I don't want to be around for what my dad and he get up to'' He wrinkled his nose in disgust just thinking about it. He ignored Draco's laugh when he felt the Floo flare to life. He conjured two more plates and sleep pants for both of them. Draco blinked when a laughing James and Tom stepped into the kitchen.
''Hello, children'' James said happily as he kissed both of their cheeks and went to go sit and filled his plate with food. They received a nod from Tom who went to the kettle to boil water for coffee. ''I take it by the happy glows that your last and final bond has been fulfilled'' James asked with a wink, ignoring his son's groan and Draco's dark blush. ''Welcome to the family sweetness'' James said as he squeezed the blond's hand.
The rest of the breakfast was done in silence as they ate their food. James just watched as Draco and Harry continued to be lovesick fools, they couldn't stop looking at each other and touching each other. Their bond was deep and it fairly sang with how content it was, he would have to keep the news that Remus had given the previous night to himself.
He didn't want to break this moment.
xXx
Lucius could see that his son was extremely happy, and while he was overjoyed that he had his soulmate and that their life together was starting fully, he couldn't help but mourn the loss of his baby. He had hoped for a few more years with them together as a family, but he couldn't compete with love, not when his son was finally able to feel a love he had only ever dreamed of.
Regulus had cried the previous night, he had to hold his soulmate as he sobbed about losing his baby. He so dearly wished that he could have comforted him, but they had only been able to live together as a family after his spiteful father had died just before Draco had turned nine. It had been a joyous occasion and many had judged him for celebrating his father's death, but he didn't care, they didn't have to live with a man who had done everything in his power to make his son extremely unhappy and keep him away from his bonded.
His partner had been better in the morning, but it had taken one teary-eyed look from Narcissa to set them both off. He had vacated the house shortly after a kiss on the lips to his husband and kissing his friend's temple. They had wailed as soon as he disappeared and Remus had laughed when he told him what had happened, James had been crying all night in a drunk Sirius's arms as well. Severus had called all of them pathetic before disappearing with a giggling Ariana Selwyn.
Draco was now puttering around the law offices, one of Lucius's clients adored him and was often calmer when the blond was there. She would be delighted when she found out he had completed all of his bonds. Alex was looking at him with longing in his eyes, envious at the happiness he could see in his actions, but also feeling shamefaced for even thinking about such thoughts.
Harry walked into the offices, a takeaway bag in his hand for Lucius, Draco, Blaise, and Remus. Bill had finally received a job somewhere in Germany from the Goblins and had taken an excited Ares with him, the two had been over the moon and their bonds were forming nicely, Remus had speculated that the Weasly wanted to complete the last bond with his soulmate and that's why he had taken him away.
''Harry, there's nothing here for you'' Draco said with a pout as he stood with arms around his soulmate's neck and strong arms wrapped around his waist. ''Aren't you eating here?''
''I thought I could take Alex out for lunch, seeing as everyone is busy'' He looked at the other man who looked at him happily. Lucius smiled softly, knowing that such a small gesture had made the fragile man extremely happy. ''I'll see you later. Don't forget to talk to your dad, love you'' He kissed pouty lips before vanishing out of the door with an excited Alex.
''Talk to me about what Draconis?'' Lucius asked with a raised brow, his son looked at him before showing him to go into his office. He watched as his son collapsed on one of his couches, and he knew that was a habit he had picked up from Potter.
''Harry wants us to move in together'' He wished he could show how upset that sentence made him, but the happiness in his son's voice made him unable to do so. ''We want to start looking this afternoon'' He was gushing, and dear lord he wished it wasn't this hard to see how his son was moving on with his life, without him and Regulus.
''Might I make a suggestion'' He asked as he looked at his son, looked at the joy in those mercury eyes so much like his beautiful soulmate. He took a deep sigh when Draco only nodded eagerly. ''When we started to buy more properties we had one in mind that you would use the day that you became bonded. It has been in your name for many years, the two of you can take a look at it first before making a final decision''
Before Draco could answer there was a knock on the door for Lady Katelyn, but his son nodded eagerly as he went to go open the door and allowed the older woman inside.
Lucius could only contain his tears, finally understanding why his partner and wife had been so broken at breakfast.
xXx
Alex was fairly thrumming with excitement when Tegan greeted him happily when they ordered food at Celestial. Her mother even came from outside the kitchen to pull him into a hug and coo in his ear about how proud she was of him. Harry pulled him towards a back table and made sure he was tucked safely in the corner so that he could be protected at all times.
He had never expected this kind of feeling when his father had suggested he talk with Remus. He never dreamed of having people that we're friends and felt like family when he sobbed into a caring man's chest over three months ago. He was glad that his father had insisted and had not listened to him again, he never would have had this if he had decided against it.
''I wanted to thank you, for the advice you gave me a week ago'' Harry said smiling. ''Because of that encouragement Draco and I fulfilled our bonds last night and we are now secure in the belief of our future'' He placed a small wrapped gift on the table, much to the other man's confusion. ''I asked my father for this and he agreed. I have only shared it with one other person, and I can tell that our friendship will be as strong as that one''
Alex was truly confused, tinkering with the box as Tegan brought their drinks. Happily placing a hot chocolate in front of Harry, kissing his cheek and wishing him a belated birthday, he batted her away laughing. She placed his strawberry smoothie in front of him as he opened the small box, gasping when he saw what was inside. It was a simple silver chain, but it was what hanging off of it that made his eyes shine with tears.
It was a silver coin but it had the Potter Griffin that was stamped on it, with the Potter family motto: Familia ante Omnia. Family above all else, to receive a piece like this meant that the Potter's acknowledged him as family, that Harry saw him as a brother. He choked out a thank you as he hastily tied it around his neck and caressed it. Once again thankful that his father forced him to go to Malfoy and Lupin. He tried to force words of thanks out of his mouth when a feminine giggle stopped him.
And just like that all happiness he felt was gone, his hands started to sweat, his blood ran cold and he was unable to move anything other then his head to see if he was right. He whimpered when he realized he was right, to his right stood the woman that had hurt him in every possible way. His wife was standing before him, it was the first time he had seen her since his dad had saved him and he didn't know how to react.
''Well hello Lord Harrington'' She simpered as she gave him a shallow curtsy, a deep sign of disrespect. He saw Harry sneer out of the corner of his eyes, but other than that he couldn't do anything. All he could hope for was that she didn't bind him and force him to do a thing. He choked when she looked at him with lust and licked her lips.
''Who the fuck are you'' Harry asked when he realized that Alex wasn't going to say anything. He had an idea however, his friend's utter terror was very obvious.
''I am no one Heir-Lord Potter, just a friend of your little plaything'' If she was hoping to gain something from this conversation she was very mistaken. ''I must say you have good taste, little Alexander is very good in bed'' She laughed when she heard the other man whimper.
Alex was stuck, he couldn't move, it was like when she had taken forcibly the first time when he had been rendered immobile for hours unable to even clean himself.
''How about you leave, your company isn't wanted here'' Harry grit out, he was trying to remain calm but it was difficult. She tried to take a step closer, but his growl stopped her in her tracks. ''Leave now Miss Briar'' He noticed the moment her entire demeanor changed, oh he had slighted her so heavily right now by refusing to call her by her proper title. One that she had stolen and abused.
''I don't know why an Ancient and Noble House such as yourself would be seen with a whore like Lord Harrington. The only reason someone would be interested in him is for a quick fuck and nothing else''
''Such crude language'' Came a voice from behind her, Alex gasped and then cringed. He didn't want his soulmate to see him this weak. ''To think that some people believe you to be a lady'' Blaise walked from behind her and went to sit next to Alex, dropping his hand protectively to his lower back, breaking him out of his trance. He stared at his soulmate, looking into understanding eyes and giggled. His wife did not like that and this time Harry's anger didn't keep her away.
''Kindly move away from my soulmate'' Came Draco's chilly voice behind her. Harry smirked when he heard the blond and the snippy tone he had used. ''You are also bothering a Ward of the Malfoy house and a Brother of the Potter house''
She only noticed then that Alex was wearing the chain around his neck, she took a look at Blaise and then saw the flare of the Ward mark on his neck. In usual circumstances, she would have run away and never look back, but she was not going to take the slight against her name.
Draco went to sit next to Harry and smiled when he was kissed in greeting and his chair was scraped closer to the raven-haired man. Alex was coming down from a panic attack and when he looked at her she saw the fear slowly ease away, and that more then anything enraged her.
''My place is at my husband's side'' She sneered, making Blaise narrow his eyes at her. ''I was cruelly kicked out of our marital bed, as well as our home and I have been unable to see our children'' She had hoped that the chocolate skinned man would seem shocked by that revelation, but instead, he only seemed bored by her very presence. ''I wish to speak to my husband and his father.'' She was livid and it was starting to show, she blinked however when Alex smirked.
''You won't ever see the children again. Alexis and Beatrix are far away from you and pretty soon they won't be ours anymore. Since my father so cruelly kicked you out of our home he has taken full custody of them. As soon as our divorce is finalized and we are far away from you they will no longer be your children, they won't be mine either. You will have no ties to hurt me'' He said it so happy that she was confused. ''I would rather be mocked, jeered and hissed at, be called weak and a coward by people I have never met and will never know then have any ties to you ever again''
Draco gasped as he realized what the other man meant, and while his heart broke for him, he truly understood that what he was doing was for the best. Blaise already knew because his only reaction was to take Alex's hand in his own and kiss his knuckles, Harry was very confused however and he giggled at his soulmate.
''How dare you, I will…''
''Leave now and never darken my doorstep again'' Tegan said as she looked at the woman. ''You were told to never come near my family ever again, so leave'' The usual sparkling honey eyes were dark with fury and the woman visibly took a step back. ''Go before my mother comes out''
Alex smirked as he watched her run out of the shop. Harry and the others were confused and asked Tegan if she was fine. But she assured them all that everything was fine as she put the plates of food in front of them and squeezed his hand before leaving for the back. They didn't need to know that before being Tanith and Tegan Perry, they had been known by the surname Briar, and that violence ran in the Noble House of Briar. He heard Tanith say something in the back, but his attention was taken away by Blaise again.
If anyone of them heard soft hisses from the back they ignored it, too wrapped up in each other to care.
xXx
Harry and Draco were walking around the smaller Manor that belonged to the blonde. They had gone to get the keys and the portkey as soon as lunch finished, and had disappeared right inside of Malfoy and Lupin. The moment they had opened their eyes from the travel they had fallen in love.
It wasn't large by any stretch of the imagination, but they didn't want something big. They had already looked at the first floor, which had a spacious kitchen with a connected dining room, the living room was big but everything had been placed in such a way that it seemed cozy and intimate. There was also a bathroom and small office downstairs, a beautiful staircase took them to the second floor where it separated into two hallways, there were two rooms on the one hand and then four on the other. They had smiled when they walked into the Master Bedroom. There was a bay view window with comfortable cushions overlooking their large backyard.
The room opposite theirs was built to be a nursery if the rocking chair and large stuffed teddy were any indications. Draco had taken a seat in the rocking chair and closed his eyes, just imagining a little messy-haired boy with emerald eyes running around and a beautiful little girl with his blond hair. He had hummed when Harry had gone on his knees and had placed his head on his stomach and just held him. He could easily see children in their life, and the fact that Harry could see it too made him beyond happy.
They had left there with soft smiles on their faces to look at the other four rooms. Each room had its own connecting bathroom, which made everything easier. One of the rooms they decided to use as a guest room for when their family came to visit. The other three rooms they decided were going to be their children's rooms; all in all, they were ecstatic.
They apparated back to Malfoy and Lupin, taking one last look at their future home. They kissed as soon as they appeared in front of the office with a sharp crack and stepped inside to tell Lucius they would take the house. Harry blinked however when he saw his father with Severus, Sirius, and Remus. Lucius was standing off to the side with Arthur, the man had puffy, bloodshot eyes and his good mood vanished almost immediately.
''Harry please come sit down'' Remus said as he pointed to the couch, he dragged Draco with him and sat down, pulling his soulmate onto his lap and holding him close. ''We didn't want to do this today Harry, but there is going to be an article about it tomorrow. I guess you can figure out what we're talking about?''
''Ginny''
''S-She will not be standing trial'' Arthur said as he conjured a chair and went to sit on it. ''The psychologist finished his reports on her after you asked for the stricter questioning, thank you for that' He whispered. ''He believes that something in her mark, and being the youngest child of seven warped her reality. She's been diagnosed as schizophrenic and will start her lifelong term in Saint Mungos Psychiatric Ward tomorrow. They don't think that anything can be done and they have told us that we should stay away for now. The only person she has still been asking for is you''
''I-I'm sorry Arthur, I never knew…''
''Harry please, it has never been your fault. In some way we're glad that she wasn't sane when she attacked you, we will console ourselves with the little girl we raised'' He seemed broken and defeated at that moment, but smiled at Harry. ''The reason we are telling you first is because of the article tomorrow''
''What kind of an article will it be?'' Draco asked as he ran his hands through Harry's hair and down his back. Comforting the man he loved.
''The Wizarding World does not believe in mental diseases'' Sirius told them, he had first-hand experiences with this kind of thing, he had seen it multiple times in his family. ''Ginny has what they consider a very Muggle disease. The article will be using her, and a few other people as examples that we wish to make tests to check for these kinds of illnesses more available. We want doctors to be tested to ensure that we know the signs. Ginny had started to show signs when she turned sixteen and all of this could have been avoided if doctors knew what signs to look for''
''Your name will be withheld, but it will mention that she attacked someone, that Minister Riddle's mother had taken her own life and that many other people have had signs ignored. Sirius allowed us to share how the Black family has been suffering from it for generations'' Remus said as he looked at his husband. He shifted in his seat and ignored all the eyes on him. ''Hopefully, something will be done, but most importantly boys, I would like you to be in the gallery when we push through our Same-Sex bill and Divorce Rights Bill. Tom believes it's ready and we are presenting it next week''
''For marriage?'' Draco asked happily but pouted when they only shook their heads, Harry squeezed his waist and kissed his neck.
''No, only that they are recognized as soulmates and that we can abolish the laws that allow them to be married off to someone of the opposite sex. The Divorce laws are for when abuse has been reported and after sufficient evidence has been given that they can leave their abusive partner'' Lucius explained, he loved his wife dearly and if it had not been for Narcissa he never would have his darling Draco and Regulus, but he knew she wanted to be with Rabastan fully as he wanted to be with his soulmate.
''Alex will be speaking along with Ariana, and we know that they can use your support'' Severus said, he was already going to be there for the young woman, and he knew that Alexander would love for the two young men to be there as well. ''They are going to be torn apart so we have to be there to make sure that they're fine''
''I'll be there'' Harry whispered as he held his lover, vowing not to let his chosen brother down.
xXx
It was a week later and Harry was standing in his best robes with Draco and the Weasly's by his side, Alex and been with them but a nervous woman had swept them into another chamber a little while ago. Usually, all arguments for new laws would be heard in the Wizenmagot chambers with only fellow Lords to vote, but too many people had come forward and they had opted for a room where the press and people from the Alley could come watch.
They had hoped to shame the victims into backing out, but it had not worked and the only thing they had done was infuriate Sirius and Lucius. Most of those who were speaking had already been taken in, and they were some of the first in line to get inside to support their family and friend. He could hear some people giggling and gossiping about how funny it was going to be to hear a man claimed to be raped. It was the same people who had not believed the article about mental health. It didn't matter however, health care officials had snapped it up and had started campaigns on their own knuts to start researching ways to spot signs of these problems.
The doors opened and some people started to shove their way through, but they stopped as soon as Draco gave them a cold stare. They found the seats in the center of the first row, where they could see Alex sitting and wringing his shirt with a concerned Blaise next to him. Severus was whispering something to Ariana who seemed to be crying. Remus and Lucius were standing in front of them. There was a single stand in front of an auditorium shaped area where all the Lords and some Ladies were sitting. His father and Sirius were sitting there, as well as Lord Harrington, he had returned the previous day just for the hearing.
There were papers in front of each of them and it seemed they had already read it, but were waiting for his godfather and father-in-law.
As one all of them turned to the two lawyers and gave them all of their attention, a hush fell over the gallery and Alex started to cry.
''You may start Lord Greyback'' Albus Dumbledore, his previous Headmaster, and Supreme Mugwump said softly.
''We are gathered here before you to change history'' Remus started. ''For too long people have suffered in our world, and it is time to change it. We wish for it to become legal so that all of those who are abused have the means to get away from their abusers so that those who are stuck in unwanted marriage contracts have a choice. We want those who are considered weaker by your standards can feel empowered'' Remus always had a way with words, but today he was standing at full attention. His back was ramrod straight and his eyes were positively glowing with the lights. His aura screamed look at me, and oh was everyone entranced by him.
''Come now Lord Greyback, you are here to make us believe that those who are being abused didn't ask for it'' Lord Selwyn asked, his eyes only on his beautiful wife who was sitting with a man he considered to be below him. He flinched away however when amber eyes flashed at him.
''I have brought two people here who were abused, who were forced to face attacks from the people who were supposed to love them. One of them was soulmates with the man who abused her, the other wished to divorce his wife after his soulmark appeared but was not allowed to''
''We would like to hear from them'' Albus said kindly, those twinkling blue eyes turned two of his old students, and heart broke when he saw the absolute agony they were in. Severus was comforting Ariana and Alex was shaking his head when he refused to go to the stand to talk. He was holding onto Blaise's hand and they were refusing that his soulmate could join him. When tears started to roll down his cheeks he heard laughing behind him and in the gallery and he banged his gavel once and in a booming voice said ''If I hear so much as a whisper of a mock, jeer or sneer you will all leave''
''Come now Albus, he is a weakling! He can't even speak, that tells me that whatever he is claiming is nothing but lies'' Lord Selwyn said as Lord McNair chuckled cruelly next to him.
''Alex, sweetheart'' His head shot up when his father called out for him, he looked at him with teary sea-green eyes and shook his head. ''No one is here darling, it's just me. Tell me everything you wanted to say when I refused to listen'' Everyone gasped in shock when Alex only burst out crying, closed his eyes and allowed the guard to carefully take him to the podium to talk.
''State your name'' The guard told him softly before taking a step back, which was completely against protocol and looked down on the floor. He took a deep bow, which made everyone gasp again, and Alex stopped crying. ''For all of those who were too scared to speak before'' The guard said. Remus wrote down his name and looked at Lucius, who met his eyes and nodded.
''Alexander Morgan Harrington'' He spoke so confidently that the Lords and Ladies blinked at him. ''I suffered abuse by the hands of the woman who was chosen as my wife'' He ignored the laughter from the people who thought women could not rape. ''Her abuse started small and was more mental. She forbade me from speaking and would pinch me if I dared speak without her permission'' His eyes were only on his father, who only looked at him sadly but with eyes filled with love. ''On my twenty-third birthday my soulmark appeared and I met my father to abolish the contract between us, he laughed''
''I'm sorry'' Nikolas Harrington could only beg for his son's forgiveness for the rest of his life, and fully blamed himself for the torture his sweet boy had to go through.
''I ordered her to leave my house, told her of the clause my father had created that said I could leave her and seek my soulmate if their mark ever appeared, she refused and conspired to change the contract and she succeeded. That's when the beating started, she would use our children so that I couldn't fight back and I started to become used to her beatings. After she figured that she wasn't getting any more pleasure out of seeing me bleed she moved on. I woke up one night tied to my bed and her straddling me. I had told her I no longer wished to sleep with her because of my soulmate'' He took one deep breath, swallowed his tears, looked back at Remus who smiled and turned back to the group of people. This time he wasn't talking to his father, he didn't blame him for this part at all. ''She took me by force and mocked me for getting hard and reaching completion as I was crying for her to stop''
The gallery was eerily quiet, but almost everyone hissed together when they heard some of the Lords laugh at what he had said.
''Oh this is just precious'' Lord Doge crowed, he was wiping tears from his eyes, but due to laughter, not sadness. ''You became erect boy, it meant that you must have enjoyed it!'' He was laughing in full force but suddenly found himself quiet when icy blue eyes filled with rage turned to him.
''Mock me all you want Lord Doge, it doesn't change the fact that it is possible. I didn't want it and hated being inside of her, hated having her that close to me and taking something that belonged to my soulmate. She continued this for months, and one day she did it as my father entered the house. He heard me and saved me'' He looked up at his father and smiled, making the man feel lighter then he had felt for the past few months. ''If you so badly wish to believe the cunt who raped me, why don't you watch the memory I provided?''
There were angry mutterings in the gallery and it made Draco and Harry snicker. They wanted to see the memory, but it was not allowed and only those of the Winzenmagot were allowed to view it. Alex gave the memory and then walked back to Remus and his soulmate, he fell into Blaise's arms and shook violently when the people viewed the memory that filled him with so much shame. He knew the instant they were done because he heard someone vomiting, he turned around to see Ladies Bones and Longbottom retching and he just knew that he had two people on his side.
Severus helped Ariana out of their box and she left to go stand in the podium, she was visibly shaking and took a deep breath as well. She looked up at the Lords, but her eyes were on one man and one man alone.
''I am Ariana Ruby Selwyn'' The gasps were allowed and every single person looked to the sneering Lord. ''I am the wife of esteemed Lord Selwyn'' She spat the words out. ''And I have been a victim of his abuse for close to twelve years. I am here to tell you every single disgusting thing he did to me, and the perverse interest he started to show towards our daughter''
''You shut up woman! I forbid you from speaking here! As your soulmate I command you!'' He roared as he shot up from where he was sitting. He looked at her triumphant smile and wondered why, until he looked around and saw every person looking at him with disgust, and he realized what she had done. She had goaded him into this reaction, knowing exactly what buttons to push to make him enraged.
''You forbid me?'' She simpered. ''I must not tell people that you smacked me around because I didn't make your tea right? I must not tell people that you would choke me until I lost consciousness while you forcibly took me? That you threatened to pass me around to your sick friends because I had looked at the waiter when he asked what food I wanted to eat? That I found you in the room of our five-year-old while you were playing with your…''
Albus held up his hand and smiled at her kindly, she hadn't even realized that she was screaming and crying, clutching at the railing in front of her and that many of the women in the gallery were visibly upset and that Draco looked ready to vomit.
''We believe you, my dear, you said you had a memory of this incident so that we could see what he looked like. We will not, I don't want anyone to see your daughter like that'' She thanked him as the guard helped her down and led her straight into Severus' open arms. The man held her as she continued to cry and glared at the man who called him her husband. He was seething with jealousy that his wife was in the arms of another man, never mind that the man was happily bonded to two other men.
''Thank you for your time, and for being so brave'' Amelia Bones whispered to the two of them, only receiving smiles from the people who were holding them and nods from Lucius and Remus.
''That was all for the Divorce bill, we would like to tell you about our Same-Sex Bill as well''
For the next thirty minutes, both of the men fought to be heard as they spoke about how those who were in homosexual relationships deserved the same rights as other soulmates, that their relationships should be registered as well. They weren't fighting for marriage yet, but that people no longer had to fear going out and that attacks were also prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
The gallery watched in fascination as Lucius flayed the homophobic naysayers with cruel words and how Remus seemed to mock them without them even realizing. It was glorious to watch and he loved every second of it. Draco was giggling into his shoulder when his father asked a man to stop interrupting him like a child or he would take him over the knee and spank him like he did his son. They didn't need to know it was a lie, his father had raged when he had once found his grandfather spanking him and the argument that had happened had been explosive to the point where the two Malfoy men wanted to kill one another.
After a while, Albus held up his hand again and told the two men that he had heard enough. He threw up the privacy spell, meaning that they were going to speak about the two laws. Remus was speaking softly with Severus and Ariana as Lucius stroked a hand through a tense Alex's hair. Draco and Harry whispered to each other wondering what was happening behind the privacy spells. It was distorted and made it look like they were looking through a mirror splashed with water.
Everyone stopped breathing however when the sheet went down and the Lord, Ladies, and Albus became visible again. Harry laughed when he saw his father and Sirius were red in the face and were breathing heavily, proving that they had a massive argument.
''We are here to vote on the two laws that you have brought before us Lord Greyback'' He looked at Remus. ''Lord Malfoy'' Here he nodded at Lucius. ''We are now all going to vote. Those who are against please raise your wand with a red light'' Harry was saddened to see that there were still a few Lords who raised their wands and sneered at those who booed and hissed at them. ''And those for bringing these laws into our everyday society please raise your wand with a blue light'' Alex gasped when he saw more lights raise blue then red, and cried happy tears and reached for Ariana when he saw the twinkle in Albus's eyes. ''Twelve against and thirty for. Both of your laws have passed''
Lucius and Remus were standing in shock as the Lords who voted against them disappeared with angry huffs, knowing exactly what was going to happen to them the following morning. Alex was looking at the floor, his face tear-stained, but an elated smile on his lips. Ariana was crying full force and continued to thank the men around her.
''We did it'' Lucius whispered as he realized what had happened. ''Remus, I can divorce my wife and walk down the street with my soulmate, we can register Draco as ours'' He sounded so happy, he was so happy. No longer did he have to hide his love for his Black, they could walk down the streets as a happy soulmate partnership and spend all their time with their son while Narcissa was finally free to be with Rabastan.
''Well done boys'' Albus said as he walked up to them, they were still numb when they stood outside the Hallway and were talking to their families. He was greeted enthusiastically by each of them and smiled. ''You cannot imagine how hard some people have tried and failed to achieve what you two boys just did''
''We're hardly boys'' Remus said with a pout, smiling when Sirius only chuckled and kissed his cheek. ''Thank you, Albus, there are many people who are overjoyed that this was passed through, and we are certain with the rules that we have in place that there won't be many false claims''
''I believe you, Remus, just make sure that Tom stays away from it'' He looked at James as he said this, who looked confused, but Remus's smile turned very polite and he hummed his agreement, making Harry laugh. ''Now I hope for a marriage law next boys if you need any help'' He winked and they watched in shock as he spun around and walked towards another man. They shared a soft kiss before walking away hand in hand.
''What the fuck'' Harry asked, he groaned in pain when his father smacked him upside the head and glared at him for swearing. ''No seriously did anyone know what Headmaster Dumbledore had a male soulmate?''
''There were whispers, Harry, for the longest time. They've been together since they were young men and were one of the first couples to openly come out and say they refused to marry anyone else'' Lucius said as all of them walked towards the Floo system. Harry was holding his son's hand, not caring who looked at them and it made him smile.
''Wow, so they have been together that long? And they've waited this long for that single moment? I think I would have gone crazy'' He muttered as he pulled Draco closer and whispered that he loved him. His blond only laughed and smiled when they stopped in front of the Floo.
''Sometimes Harry, a single moment is worth everything''
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Well, guys, that's the end of this story. The only thing left is the epilogue, which will tie up all the loose ends and end this story. I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter and for everyone who favorited, followed and reviewed this story thank you so much. Let's see each other next time in the final chapter.
