Beatrix
I stood in the courtyard and watched as the tent that would house my reception went up. I couldn't believe in less than twenty-four hours I would be someone's wife. I loved Teddy more than anything else in the world. He was my world, but I was a little sad about leaving my mother behind to manage this bed and breakfast all alone. This was the place where I grew up except for my years at Hogwarts. I had come back here for part of the summer and then went to Shannon's house to catch the train. My mother had never gone to King's Crossing with me. I suspected it was for fear of running into my father, whoever he may be.
Teddy came up and put his arms around me. He kissed my neck and I smiled. He was a year ahead of me at Hogwarts and we had officially met at a Yule Ball. He had asked me to dance and the rest was history. I had been crushing on him for a long time before that. Teddy Lupin had been dating Victoire Weasley until a week before the Yule Ball. I never knew what happen between them and I just never asked.
"I love you," Teddy said in my ear. "And I can't wait for you to be Mrs. Lupin."
"I love you too," I said as he kissed my cheek.
"I'll see you tomorrow," he said.
I turned to look at him and we smiled at each other. He was going off to have his bachelor party with his friends and I would have time with m friends later. I had no idea what Shannon and Laken had planned. They had gone off to London to get supplies, whatever that meant. Teddy kissed me one last time before he left me standing there. I sighed as I watched him go. The next time I saw him would be standing at the end of an aisle as I walked towards him and our future together.
I glanced over at the place that had been set up as an apparition point for all the magical guests. My mom didn't have any friend that were muggles, and she was taking a big chance letting everyone in the magical world know where she had been hiding for twenty years. I was curious if any of them ever wondered what happen to her. Shannon's dad had known her at Hogwarts, but he had never asked me about my mother. I always thought that was strange.
I looked up again at the apparition point and noticed the three men I had been waiting to see pop in at the same time. I ran towards them before my mother happened to see them. I still had no idea how I would explain their presence to her. Harry was the only one who had an connection to Teddy and I knew he had been invited by Teddy. He had originally sent back an owl saying he couldn't come to the wedding, but I guess he had changed his mind with my revelation. Finally I stood in front of the three men who could possibly be my father and I had no idea which one of them was my father. Laken had been right I looked a lot like Viktor Krum but anyone of these men could be my father.
"Hi, I'm Beatrix Granger," I said not knowing what else to say.
We stared at each other for a minute and having all of them here made me nervous. I was hoping I wouldn't have to do the potion and I would just have an instant connection to my father. But standing in front of them I realized it could be either of these men and before the night was over I'd find out.
"Follow me I'll show you to your room," I turned on my heels and could sense them following me. I was so confused as I led them to the carriage house. I had decided to set them up there until I had the chance to tell my mother they were here. I knew I should have told her the minute I had sent the letters. Then I had been so busy I had never found the right time. How did I tell her I had invited the three men from her past she was running from all those years ago?
Once we were in the carriage house I watched as they looked around. This had been where Teddy and I had been living when we were here. It had a small kitchen and a bathroom but only one king sized bed. Somehow, I didn't see these men sharing a bed and I had no idea what I had been thinking. Having them here made me very nervous and I hadn't thought this plan through. I hadn't really thought past getting them here to be honest.
"So when can we see Hermione?" Viktor asked.
His accent was nice, and I knew Shannon would have a field day with it. She always loved different accents. Viktor seemed the most eager to see my mother. Harry seemed like he would rather be any place else besides her in muggle London. I knew like me he had spent his first eleven years growing up away from magic. I had done m research on all of these men who stood in the room with me.
"She doesn't know you're here," I confessed. "So stay here until I have the chance to tell her."
I ran out the door before any of them could answer me. I didn't know if they would actually stay in the room or not. I hoped they would, but they were all grown men and could do what they wanted. I glanced behind me to see if any of the had followed me and ran into my mother. I almost fell, and she put out her hands to steady me.
"Where are you going in such a hurry?" she asked.
"I have to meet Shannon and Laken for lunch and I'm late," I lied.
"Oh okay," she replied. "Have fun."
I ran into the nearest door which happen to be the kitchen of the bed and breakfast, and sled down on the closed door. I hugged my knees to my chest. I put my head on my knees and sighed. What had I done? I had brought my mother's past front and center. I was so afraid she would hate me for forcing her to face the demons from her past. Deep down I knew my mother loved me and she would never hate me. But she would be mad!
I was so unsure what my next move should be. Did I just jump in head first and do the potion? Or did I try and spend some time with them and get to know them? Would that help me figure it out without the potion? This was going to be a long day.
A/N: okay they are all there. The poll is officially closed, and we do have a winner to be reveled at a later date. I will say I surprised by the results, but you guys have spoken. I may do alternative endings though I haven't decided yet. Also I little side not for those of you who say she could be George's daughter based on look, remember Arthur Weasley's mother was Cedrella Black. So it is possible.
