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AN:- I would like to remind everyone that this is my first multi-chaptered story and I published my first one shot less than 13 days ago. I would like you to criticize me but I would be glad if you are a little gentler about it. I am NOT a junior high teenager but writing is not an easy task. It takes time and energy and I am trying to improve. So, please...a little gentle. Thnx guys, for all your reviews.
Here we go...
CH 8:- The Eternal Vows
"I love you too, my Harry"
And Bella kissed him deeply as a show of her affection for him.
"Then, why not – not marry me?" Harry asked hesitatingly
Bella chuckled and put a hand on his cheeks. "I will, my love, I will." The beaming look Harry gave her almost stopped her next question. Almost.
"But you have to tell me first, why are you in such a hurry?"
"I told you-"
"I remember what you said." Bella cut him off. "But there's more, isn't it? Tell me."
Harry sighed. "Bella, the first thirteen years of my life, I was made to believe that I am an orphan, in the most complete sense of the word. No family, whatsoever. You cannot imagine the relief I felt when I first met him and learnt that my Godfather loves me. That I too have a family, however small it is. That relief left me, Bella, when he fell through that thrice damned veil." Harry looked at her directly. "I am not accusing you of anything, don't worry. When I woke up today with you in my lap, I felt that relief again and for once, I forgot what is waiting for me outside. That's why I don't want you to leave my side. I want you as my family, Bella."
Bella could not describe the feelings she felt at that moment, in words. She made her gladness known to Harry in the form of another deep kiss. But she still wanted to make sure that he understood fully.
"Harry, I want you to understand that I am not THAT different from the insane Bella you hated."
Harry unexpectedly smiled and asked, "How so?"
"Well, for one, I am still no muggle lover."
Bella had thought that he would scowl at her or something but his smile remained firmly on place.
"Do you think muggles are filth, Bella? Anymore than wizards?"
Bella sighed. She understood where Harry was going with this. She had not forgotten the treatment she received from her fellow 'purebloods'. That was enough for a lifetime of a lesson.
"No, I think, they are all filth except you. And I don't care anymore about Pure-filth, Half-filth, Mud-filth or Simple filth."
"Then, that's good enough for me. I don't plan on being surrounded by people after Tom and Dumbledore are off our backs."
"Sooooo, what kind of marriage do you want?"
Harry saw her blush and grinned.
"How many kinds are there?"
"Well…the first is the contract marriage. It's a set of predecided clauses that tie two families together. What I had earlier with Rodolphus was nothing more than a Business contract our fathers brought into play. And then, there is this marriage by magic. Its an eternal promise, no divorce, you won't get rid of me, no matter what. You decide."
Bella knew what he would choose, but gave him a chance anyway.
"Well, lets do that eternal one. When can we have it?"
She grinned and put her hand up. "Accio Wands"
Both their wands came souring through the air and into her hands. She gave Harry's to him and touched the tip of both wands. "Say your vows, Harry."
Harry's eyes widened at first but then he smiled.
"I, Harry Potter, vow to love you, Bellatrix Black, to my last breath and beyond. I vow to protect you from harm, to keep your needs before mine, to help you in need, to kiss you everyday no matter how old we get or what the life throws at us and not to live after you. I accept you as my wife with the hope that you will never cease to love me as I cherish you. Be mine, Bella." Harry saw as a tendril of light moved out of his wand and wrapped around Bella's hand.
Bella too spoke with tears in her eyes. "I, Bellatrix Black, vow to love you, Harry Potter until the very last shred of my existence remains. I vow to walk with you through thick and thin, to give you hope when there is none, to illuminate your darkened paths and guide you, to protect you from harm, to give you an heir to continue your name and to die in your arms, not after you. I accept you as my husband with the hope to see you smile everyday. I am yours, Harry, always."
Another tendril came out of Bella's wand and wrapped itself around Harry's hand.
Bella moved forward to kiss Harry and the deed was sealed. Magic gave its acceptance of their union in the form of a blinding flash of light.
Harry finally got up and took Bella in his arms. He took her through the staircase to one of the many Bedrooms. And they both resumed their activities, as a couple this time.
Bella was a little sore but fully satisfied after the day long exploration of and by Harry in their new bedroom. Her husband was in no mood to stop even now, but he did anyway, when her stomach gave a growl.
"You hungry?"
Bella nodded sheepishly. They had not eaten since yesterday and due to the day's continuous events, food was not high on her priority list. But now that she was so shamelessly reminded of her hunger…
Harry smiled and got up. "I'll make something up for you."
But Bella stopped him. "No, Harry. You don't have to."
"But Bella, I know how to cook-"
"Sit down, Harry and listen to me, please." When Harry was back in his position beside her, she started. "Harry, I know you did chores for the 'Simple filth' in that house but you don't have to do it now. Call Kreacher."
And Harry's expression immediately hardened. "NO" He snapped.
When Bella's eyes widened, he apologized instantly. "I'm sorry, Bella. I didn't mean to snap at you. Its just that-"
"That he lied to you that day. I know, Harry. But when you can forgive me, why is the elf so different."
"Well, for one, he is kinda ugly, you know." He said playfully.
Bella grinned and punched him on the shoulder.
"Ow.." He grunted "But seriously, Bella. You were not you at that time. We have already established that. But Kreacher knew what would happen-"
"No, he didn't, Harry. He was only told to lie to you. Nothing else, and he did so because he respects me and Cissa."
"Well, he doesn't respect me. He hated Sirius too. He wouldn't do a thing I ask him."
"He would. You are his master now. Plus, I'll make him behave. He won't deny the requests of his Mistress Bella."
"But-"
"No buts Harry. There is also something else. You have been away from that muggle house for two days now. Soon, the whole Order will know. We can ask Kreacher to spy on them for us. It'll certainly be easier to know in advance, what the old cot is planning. Please."
Harry considered her points for several moments but finally relented. He hated the elf but maybe it could be of use. Also, he too was badly hungry, for food. Then Bella.
"Ok"
"Great" Bella squealed happily. "I'll hide in the sheets and surprise him, when he starts calling you names."
Bella did as she said and disappeared beneath the covers.
Harry finally sighed and heavily said, "Kreacher"
The old elf instantly appeared before him with his usual dose of muttering under the breath.
"Nasty new master calling Kreacher. Foul master, can't do anything by himself. Kreacher wishes Mistress killed him. Nasty master left another nasty one. This one not even of pure blood."
Harry was listening the elf's slow drawl identical to Severus Snape's, just a little less louder, with incredible patience. Why isn't Bella coming out?
"What does nasty new master wants from Kreacher?"
The elf asked in a louder voice.
But before Harry could answer Kreacher, something very moist closed up around his flaccid willy and he had to fight off a grunt. He instantly hardened and cursed Bella under his breath. What was she doing? Harry seriously didn't want to loose his dignity in front of Kreacher but Bella was making it difficult.
"What does the nasty new master wants from Kreacher?"
The irritated elf repeated.
"I…I want-ohhh.." Bella was slowing, teasingly licking his hardened member inside the covers. Harry couldn't stop one of his hands from moving inside the sheets and grabbing Bella by the hair. She obliged him by taking him in and quietly sucking
"What does the nasty little new mudblood spawn master wants from Kreacher?" The elf asked a third time but Harry didn't give him attention.
Because, at that moment, he released himself inside Bella's mouth and barely concealed his cry, lest he embarrass himself in front of the elf.
Bella finally gulped down everything and released him. She then proceeded to wipe her mouth by kissing and rubbing his chest.
The elf had stopped asking questions by now and stood in a corner, muttering obscenities to himself.
Bella finally came up but it seemed it was more for the much needed air than talk with the elf.
As Kreacher saw Bella coming out of the sheets, his eyes widened and he stopped his cohesive muttering.
"Miss..Miss..Mistress Bella…with the half blood master…"
The creature finally said or asked, Harry didn't know.
Bella had a very happy smile playing on her lips and she greeted the elf happily. "Helllooo Kreacher"
The elf just nodded.
"Yes, Kreacher. Harry and I are now married. He is your master, just as I am you mistress. You will respect him as you respect me. Do you understand?"
"Kreacher will do what Mistress Bella says. Kreature will respect Master Harry, The new head of Blacks."
Harry was astonished to see the instant change in Kreacher's behavior and decided that the elf must respect Bella a great deal more that he did Sirius.
"Good, Kreacher. I am happy with you. Now, I want you to go to the kitchen downstairs and make something for us to eat. Use the contents stored in the basement. Don't return to your old Mistress's home until we have a talk, later. Go now."
The elf bowed and left them.
"Wow, He REALLY listens to you." Harry said exaggeratedly.
"He does." Bella said simply
"And Bella, what the hell were you doing in front of Kreacher?"
"Well Harry… I was hungry."
And with that, Bella tackled him back to bed.
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