Chapter Eleven:
Canterbury June 24 2024:
It was a bright summer's day in England, the sun was out and it was nether too hot or too cold. Delphi was very happy, she was getting married. As she was the head of house Black, she would marry a younger son. What was more she was in love with the man she had chosen, Evan Jigger. He was a kind man, a smart man and every bit as strong as she was. He would add to the house of Black and, what was more, he was not a pureblood, his mother was muggleborn and so between her and him they would have strong magical children. They should have brought in enough fresh blood for that and hopefully traits that had been in the Black family would make a comeback. Some had with Delphi, she could change her hair color to any color she wanted and some facial features to look exactly like her birth mother. She hoped to have a full metamoprhagus in the family.
The ceremony would take place in the ancient cathedral here, much as her being vested as lady Black had been. She was clad in simple white robes, as were all who had been married before. It was a magical custom that went back centuries and here, the robes were all simple bleached wool shapeless long robes that both the bride and groom wore. It was a tradition that had fallen by the wayside but was being brought back. They walked to the alter to the songs of human voices, the great organ was not in use, in ages past this kind of ceremony might take place outside, but as most were Christian in the magical world, it took place in the ancient cathedral. The priest was the same that had married so many of those Delphi loved before and now it was her turn to be wed. She knelt before the alter with Evan ready to take her vows.
"We are gathered here to witness the union of Lady Delphi Harriet Potter Black to Evan Oakwood Jigger before God and these witnesses, if any object, say so now." No one did, and he continued "this union is a holy one you will walk in unity from this day forward, in sickness and health and in all good times and hard times and be each other's helpmate. Lady Delphi Harriet Potter Black, do you take Evan Oakwood Jigger as your lawful husband, to honor and love, to be by his side in sickness and health in the good times and bad and never abandon him?"
"I do."
"Do you Evan Oakwood Jigger agree to take Lady Delphi Harriett Potter Black as your lawful wife, to honor and love, to be by her side in sickness and health, in the good times and the bad and never abandon her?"
"I do."
"Do you Evan Oakwood Jigger now swear fidelity to house Black, to recognize your wife as the head of house Black and to honor the role she must play as head of the ancient and noble house Black?"
"I do."
"Do you willingly allow any children of this union to bear the name of your wife's house, that of the house Black and not of the house Jigger?"
"I do."
you accept being of house Black yourself and not house Jigger from this day forward?"
"I do."
"Lady Black if you wish you may rise." The minister said and Delphi said, "you may knight your husband now."
"Evan Oakwood Jigger, by the power of the peerage and the power of the ancient and noble house of Black, I lady Delphi Harriett Potter Black do knight you and raise you to the rank of knight, you shall be known as sir Evan Oakwood Jigger, vassal of house Black."
"I swear my fidelity to your house my lady Black, I swear my wand, my honor and my life to the ancient and noble house of Black."
"Rise sir Jigger." Evan rose, "most noble guests here are the lady Black and sir Jigger newly married."
The two turned and if it was custom for the magical world, the bells would be ringing. Yet that would draw questions for one and two it was meant to be a solemn occasion. Everyone cheered and as the couple walked down the isle, flower petals and seeds were thrown as good luck charms. They walked on and out of the church, which was closed to muggles today and even if they had seen the wedding party they would have thought of it as some sort of reenactment. The portkeys were activated, everyone was able to changed to their best clothes and head over to the Weasley lands as this was where the party was going to take place. Molly was at the head of the festivities as she was most happy hosting and it was a grand party.
Everyone had a good time, the children were allowed to be at the reception for an hour, then they were whisked off to their own entertainment while the adults party got into full swing. Dudley was playing bartender and was very good at mixing drinks though he never drank himself. Fred and George set up fireworks while Harry and Ginny greeted all the well-wishers for their daughter. The Jiggers were just happy that the Black family was back as were several other families. The Blacks had been one of the largest and grandest families in their day and had been one of the ones to fight the dark before they fell. Now hope rose with the new head of house Black lady Delphi as she liked to be called in formal situations. Delphi was clad in blue robes, the same ones she had been made lady Black in fact. Evan was clad in Tudor style robes in the same colors.
"You look lovely my lady." Evan said.
"Thank you, you are very handsome, sir." Delphi replied.
"Are you happy my love?" He asked.
"I am very happy." Delphi replied.
They danced the evening away and had a very good time. Everyone did, the love and laughter that could be felt was like a warm blanket. Delphi was loved, wanted and most important the lady of a great house. What would have happened had her parents not gone back with that letter? Yet they had, and even with what her future self had done, they had done their best to rescue her. The time turner they had used, Delphi herself had destroyed. They had even given her a choice to go back and see her birth parents but Delphi did no need to do that, her parents were Harry and Ginny and nothing would ever change that. She had a good life, and it was only going to get better from here on out.
So there is Delphi married to the youngest son of a prominent family. Instead of a dark and dreary life, she has love and a family who cares deeply about her. She is lady Black and will turn that house around.
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