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Harry Potter and Co. belong to Rowling.

Harry Potter and Co. belong to Rowling.

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Chapter 29. Everything and the Bonding Time.

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The morning after Remus's wedding… At Potter's Manor….

Myrtle had never been into such a dark and eerie place. She had wanted to turn back several times but a distant cry pleaded for her to continue…and continue she did…if the tunnel had a beginning then it had to have an end.

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Lord Gribaldi had sent for Draco. Alessander had just informed him of the Professor's marriage to the now ex Lady Malfoy and the Judge had asked to be the one to speak to the boy. Alessander who was not an overly caring person with those outside his family had shrugged the responsibility and gone off to speak to Sirius. His mate was at the moment training with his Vampire guard.

Lord Gribaldi sat thinking on what the news would do to the young Malfoy heir and sighed in frustration how do you tell an aristocratic pureblood that his mother one of the most celebrated Lady's in the Wizarding Community has been married off to a werewolf.

A discrete knock was heard on the door and he looked up Draco Malfoy stood before him. "You wished to speak to me Lord."

Lord Gribaldi extended his hand, "Yes Mr. Malfoy come in and have a seat please."

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Draco sat stock still. It couldn't be! It wasn't true! His father hadn't been dead a week! It couldn't be true! His mother was a pure blood!

He shook his head, "She would never agree!"

"Your mother is LordMalfoy's widow and is under Lord Black's authority. She did her duty to her Lord."

"Black is not her Lord."

"Black is her Lord. That you may not want to accept it is your prerogative. This is the world we live in Mr. Malfoy and you will one day take your place in it. Your mother understands the meaning of duty and honor and did as she was asked…she did her duty as you must do yours."

"DUTY! WHAT DUTY! SHE MARRIED A WEREWOLF! WHAT DUTY!" Draco shouted before he stormed out of the room. Draco knew he'd get more than a whipping for what he was going to do but he didn't care. Sirius had it coming.

Without preamble he walked unnoticed into the training room where Sirius dueled with two Vampires.

"ABRA CADABRA!" The shout was heard, the curse struck Sirius square in the back….

A couple of hours later….

Hagrid and Bill were sitting along a small brook next to the cave where the half-giant had found the Dragons.

"I tell ya Bill sometimes is like I hear the voice so clear and she's telling me what to do"

"Hagrid please don't think I'm making fun but it could be the firewhiskey in your tea."

"Bill! I've been a takin' whiskey with me tea since I was a youn' lad! Nope I dinna think that has anything to do with it…"

"Well I don't know what to say…I really don't" Bill held Hagrid in high esteem the half giant was intelligent and learnt in his profession but he did tend to rely too much on feelings and voices and the such when it came to dealing with his work and life. "Have you heard anything lately?" He asked curiously.

"No and that's got me worried. You don't think my little voice took of an' left me d'ya?"

"No I really don't. If it was there then it'll come back." Bill reassured his friend with a pat on the shoulder.

"What's that "if" about?" Hagrid scoffed playfully.

"Now Hagrid I'm just joking." Bill laughed taking a bite of his sandwich.

"Just ya wait when my little voice comes back, just ya wait….." Hagrid said nodding at his friend and eating the last of his chicken.

Bill only shook his head and took another bite. Charlie was going to be replacing him soon; Lord Gribaldi had just sent him an owl requesting he begin tutoring Draco next week something about idle hands and the devil's playground.

At the same time….

Remus was in a thunderous rage that brought the gold into his eyes and sent Narcissa scurrying to the corner of the room. He was trying to open the door but it wouldn't budge he had tried an assortment of curses but the whole room was warded against escape. Exhausted he gave up and leaned on the door. After several minutes the answer hit him, it would be like Siri to make sure the marriage was consummated before they left the room. He slowly turned and looked at Narcissa and then at the bed. Damn his best friend! Damn him! He braced himself and walked over to Lady Malfoy, no Mrs. Lupin! Moony corrected. Remus unwillingly agreed.

"You know what we have to do?" Lupin asked trying to keep his voice calm.

"Yes…I hoped that it would be unnecessary." Narcissa answered clearing her throat.

Remus nodded his head in understanding and held out his hand. Narcissa looked at it and then at him she raised her hand but it did not touch his, "Mr. LupinI do it because…" she cleared her throat again, "… because I have no choice." She finished.

Remus was hurt that they had both put in this situation and hesitated but the wolf inside him reached out for Narcissa's hand.

Hours later Narcissa lay exhausted next to her sleeping husband. Their love making had been unlike anything she had ever shared with Lucius…it had shaken her physically and emotionally. Lucius had never lost control not even in their intimacy and as a result neither had she, they had enjoyed their lovemaking naturally but never like this… never like this.

After their son had been born Lucius had turned his attention to other women. He still made love to her she was a beautiful woman but he was never faithful after the birth of their son. She had never let on that she knew she had had too much pride for that. Pride, she thought wistfully she wondered where it had gone today…Remus had made love to her in more ways than one and she had abandoned herself to it and to him. The door clicked open but she ignored it and closed her eyes, moments later she drifted of to sleep in her husband's arms.

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Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were almost ready when a snobby looking elf apparated in the living room.

"Ginny, Ron, Fred come down here it's time to go!" Mrs. Weasley called out.

A stampede was heard as the three red heads ran downstairs to their mother. George had had to go to the shop to receive some orders so only Fred had been able to attend the invitation. Several minutes later the Weasleys were standing in a living room three times the size of the one they had just left. Lady Longbottom and Neville stood in the center to receive them.

Tea went well. Mrs. Longbottom watched Ginny Weasley closely. The girl was pretty enough even if she did have red hair. She seemed to have a good head on her shoulders and spoke intelligently.

Neville was enjoying the morning very much, things between his Grandmother and him had changed and he was happy about it. She had talked to him the day before and informed him of her plans regarding the Weasleys. Neville who had a crush on Ginny was excited and frightened at the same time, what if Ginny said no? His Grandmother had scoffed at his worries and then reassured him that if Ginny was the right girl for him the fates would surely step in and help and if they didn't then she would.

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Neville was giving Fred, Ron and Ginny a tour of the grounds while Fred talked up a storm about the shop he and his brother would soon be opening. Neville was a good host and listened to Fred and talked to Ginny at the same time. Indeed every one seemed to be having a good time except for Ron who missed Harry terribly. He hadn't heard anything from his friend and he was a little hurt over it, he didn't want to ruin anything so he kept his mind on the visit and pushed his best friend to the back of his mind, the same way Harry had done with him.

Ginny marveled at the Green house, she spoke to Neville about this and that plant and took his arm pointing at his collection of Mandrakes and Faire Palms. Fred and Ron were looking at the magical venus fly traps which were just like muggle ones expect for the fact that these had tiny branch like appendages which they used to push in any insect that might prove to big for their mouth. While her brothers stood gawking at them Ginny and Neville walked ahead of them.

"You have an extensive collection of plants…"

"I like them." Neville squeaked out nervously.

"So do I." Ginny smiled and took a delicate looking flower which resembled a rose but without the thorns and longer red orange petals. "Oh wow!" She whispered inhaling the flower's delicate scent. "What's it called? I've never seen it before?"

Neville cleared his throat nervously. "I created it …it's called ….Guinevere's tresses."

Ginny looked up and smiled of course he had not named the flower after her!

"You can have it!" Neville pushed the potted flower towards her.

"Oh Neville thank you!" Ginny smiled excitedly holding the pot in her hands. Neville smiled back shyly. The pair stood looking at each other for a little while and then quietly resumed their tour of the green house. The flower's scent surrounded them like a shield lending them a discrete intimacy that led them to talk about everything and anything. Ginny looked at Neville wondering why she had never noticed how unique and wonderful he was.

Fred poked Ron with his elbow and motioned with his eyes towards the pair. Ron looked on a little confused at first and then it dawned on him Neville was trying to court his little sister. He made to walk over there but Fred held him back. "Butt out little brother Ginny can handle it and if she can't then we'll step in."

"But !"

"No buts! Neville is a nice guy!"

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"I'm sorry I don't think I heard correctly Lady Longbottom."

"I'm speaking on behalf of my Grandson and am asking for your daughter's hand in marriage."

"Oh dear then I did hear correctly." Mr. Weasley looked at his wife in a daze. Mrs. Weasley opened and closed her mouth but her voice seemed to fail her every time.

"Ginny is very young Lady Longbottom."

"I know how old she is but in 3 years she'll be old enough to marry with your permission."

"We are sincerely honored with the proposal the Longbottom's are an honorable family and we do not want you to think that we are being disrespectful if we do not say yes outright. We have to think about it. My wife and I married for love we would like the same for our children. Plus she is young and we don't want her to feel pressured into anything."

"You both wish for your daughter to marry for love well so do I. Neville is the son that was taken away from me many years ago and I love him dearly. I've spoken to him about the possibility of marriage and although he is young he has accepted the responsibility. I wish to reward his maturity by helping him find someone who will appreciate his unique personality and care for him. He has expressed a certain interest in Ginny and after seeing the child I think that she would be good for my Grandson. You are right of course she is a child, they all are but present events are requiring everyone to grow up faster than we'd care to. I'm an old woman I do not want to see my Grandson married to a fortune hunter who will make him miserable. I want him happy and if that happiness is with your daughter then even better. If your daughter agrees they will exchange betrothal rings and marry in three years time." The fact of the matter was that she knew beyond a doubt that Ginny was the girl for Neville she had felt it the moment the girl had shaken her hand and nothing was going to stop her from making sure Ginny became the next Lady Longbottom.

The Weasleys sat quietly and looked at each other nervously….they would have plenty to talk about when they got home.

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Half an hour later the Weasleys left promising to speak to Ginny about the proposal. They informed Lady Longbottom that they would allow Ginny the freedom to refuse the proposal, if she did not feel comfortable with the idea. Lady Longbottom nodded diplomatically and stood next to Neville as the family was apparated from their living room.

"Did she like the flower?"

"Yes Mama she was quite taken by it. Thank you for suggesting it."

"You're welcome. Escort me to my chambers this Grand Dame wishes to rest a while." Neville nodded wordlessly and led her to her rooms. When they got to the double doors he kissed her on both cheeks and she patted him off.

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Lady Longbottom sat before her mirror looking at Ginny the girl was combing her hair the flower was next to her bed. With a few murmured spells Lady Longbottom cast a protection charm around the flower to make sure it remained undisturbed. Had her impression of Ginny been the wrong one, she would have destroyed the plant as it was Ginny would have the flower until she married Neville.

She turned away and saw the owls for that day. She picked them up and began looking through them her rest completely forgotten.

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Lucius was in the middle of a memo to the Ministry when his secretary came in to announce Dumbledore. The Wizard swore inwardly and wondered what the Headmaster would be wanting but asked the secretary to show him immediately as he was sure the idiot Prime Minister would have done.

"Headmaster!" Lucius exclaimed getting up to welcome the Wizard.

"Prime Minister I hope you're not busy." The old Wizard walked to the Prime Minister and shook his hand.

"Not at all, well yes! But things can wait. Please sit down. What brings you here…anything I can help with" Lucius began trying not to throw up at how weak he sounded.

"Well Prime Minister I've come to ask about a prisoner Bella Lestrange. I normally receive reports on any detainee that may prove a danger to the Wizarding World so I was shocked when no report was made available."

"Really! Is that so!"

"Really." Dumbledore answered dryly.

"Well I'll send a memo right now and inform those in charge that they do so."

"Thank you. Also…I am in need of a permit to reopen Hoggwarts."

"Oh no need to worry, consider it done!"

"I would also like as a vote of confidence for you to be present."

"Why Headmaster nothing would make me happier." And so it went the Headmaster made his request and the Prime Minister agreed. Lucius had never felt more idiotic than now. The Prime Minister was not a weakling he was a worm! Aghh ! Of all people to posses.

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Dumbledore was feeling a little more than satisfied. Hogwarts would soon be reopened and the Prime Minister would be there. The Minister, yeah right! He had not been fooled for a minute not for one damned minute!

Far away Later that same evening….Harry's and Snape's Bonding Time

Harry was picking at this food again. Severus on the other hand was eating ravenously. If it wasn't for the fact that they had not had sex yet Harry would swear that Seveus was eating for two.

Sex! Oh hell! He had thought that he would be happy about topping for once but the truth of the fact was that he was a little nervous about the whole thing. Severus was an excellent lover and although he was very much at ease with their lovemaking he felt an overwhelming pressure to perform and it was that pressure that was making him feel inadequate.

"You're not eating."

"I'm not hungry right now."

"Eat." Was all Severus said drinking his last cup of wine for a long time.

"We don't have to do it tonight." Harry commented nervously.

"Oh but we do. The potion is good for twenty hours so it has to be done today." Severus pressured.

"You can't take another one later?"

"Pregnancy potions for wizards can be toxic in double dose."

"Oh I didn't know that." Harry answered biting his lip.

"Is there a problem?"

"No it's just that oh Merlin! It's just that what if I disappoint you." Harry trailed off mournfully. Damn it! Severus would never let him live that one down.

"You won't, finish your butter beer." Severus prompted finishing his dessert. Harry grimaced but drank the beer and set the mug down. The room was comfortable but for some reason he felt warm. He ignored the feeling as Severus pushed his plate away.

"How can you be so su-?" Harry stopped looking down at his empty mug."You didn't."

"Of course I did!"

"But why?"

"Because I don't want anything to prevent you from rising to the occasion." Severus offered sarcastically.

"I feel warm." Harry whispered as a warm wave washed over his body.

"Good I suggest we move to the bedroom. I don't want our child to be conceived on the dinning room table." Severus said touching Harry's arm and apparating them to their bedroom.

"Severus I …" Harry said gasping as another wave of heat hit him.

Severus watched as the aphrodisiac began wrecking havoc on his bonded. He had debated on whether it would be a good idea to help Harry along with their love making. He had opted to do so after he saw how wound up Harry was with the whole situation. Severus had no doubts that his bonded could perform, Harry was more than adequately endowed to carry out the necessary functions but the youth was too nervous over Severus's pleasure to do what he had to do. Severus didn't care if Harry was the worst lover in the world; he just wanted this over with. Dominance in their bedchamber was something he had relished and to lose that was raking on his nervous. If he was sincere about it the aphrodisiac was not only to help the youth along but also him the sooner Harry made love to him the sooner he could be dominant again. He led Harry to their bed and once they were both on it he began undressing before his bonded.

Harry pulled on his collar as another wave of heat hit him. He licked his lips and leaned back on the head board Severus was a couple of feet away from him removing his shirt. Harry's emerald eyes shone as the potions master began undoing his pants. Unable to hold off any more Harry reached for Severus and spelled their clothes away.

Severus was prepared for Harry and returned the kisses eagerly. "Merlin Severus you taste so good!" Severus moaned loudly and grabbed Harry's waist his hand sliding to his bonded's arousal. Harry closed his eyes and pushed Severus on his back as the Potions Master's hands worked their magic. Harry felt a haze come over him and before he knew what was happening he turned Severus on his stomach and positioned himself over him. Severus closed his eyes wanting the youth inside him. Unable to hold off anymore Harry ran his hands over the older Wizard's back …Severus arched and shivered as his bonded entered him. The youth unable to control himself any longer thrust in complete abandonment. Severus cried out at first and then moved along with his bonded, slowly at first and then faster and harder. Harry had never experienced anything like it; Severus tightness around him was overwhelming him. The older Wizard gasped in excitement when Harry shifted and began thrusting against that one spot that pulledhim over board. Harry thrust harder and faster his desire demanding Severus's and his own climax, a climax that left them exhausted in each other arms.

Severus lay exhausted and completely sore next to Harry. He knew Harry would be a great lover, what his bonded lacked in experience he made up with relentless stamina. The youth had literally banged him to the bed.

"That was awesome." Harry murmured opening his eyes to look at Severus. The Potion Master closed his eyes and nodded. He waited for several minutes, it was coming. The magic was traveling through his body towards his abdomen. Moments later he felt a sharp shooting pain in his stomach that made him cry out. Harry watched in alarm as Severus cried out in pain and then slowly open his eyes. "It's done." Harry inched himself closer and after casting a cleaning spell over both of them wrapped his arms around Severus and held him, the older Wizard sighed and leaned against Harry and slept. Harry remained awake and watched over him for the second time in their marriage.

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