The Prince's Marriages

A/N:Alrighty i am sure many of you will be pleased to hear that i now have a beta and she looked over this chapter. I am sure she worked hard cuz sheesh had some thigns to change but oh well all in the story. So thanks ThisChickNamedAsh. So i hope you enjoy this chapter as much as i loved writing it. Thanks to anyone who reviewed because they make me tremndously happy and that helps my speed of typing. So here's Chapter 3.

Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Harry Potter world.

Chapter 3

I walked over to the door with a wide grin as I flung the door open. The grin slid off my face as I looked at the person on the other side. Just great he has to come and ruin my perfect time. Okay maybe not perfect but things were getting better. Couldn't he have given me at least a week after my wedding to come and harass me? Damn he's walking in. I hope Lily's covered.

I turned around to watch as my arch nemeses walked through my room as if it were his own. I growled quietly knowing this was asking for nothing but trouble. I heard Lily yelling something, but I couldn't hear it. I saw the man in front of me sneer raising increasing my animosity might.

"What?" I yelled back.

I heard Lily walking closer to us and I didn't want her anywhere near this man.

"I wanted to know who it is," Lily said as she came out of the bedroom dressed for lunch.

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"I wanted to know who it is," I said as I came out of the bedroom.

I saw a tall man wearing a black robe that covered him from head to toe. He had dark black eyes under the hood, a hooked nose and long greasy hair. I realized James hadn't answered me yet, so I turned my head over to where James stood.

"Hello my name is Lily, how do you do?" I asked politely offering my hand to the man. He did not take it, only looked at James with disgust.

"You filthy- filthy, man! I cannot believe one so high could fall so low!" He said with a small shake of his head.

James looked anywhere but at me as the man went to the door, so I asked, "Excuse me? What has my husband done to deserve such harsh words?" I know I didn't like James either, but no one should be treated like that for no reason. I decided to get to the bottom of this.

"Don't you dare speak to me like that you disgusting woman!"

I gasped shocked to see a gentlemen speak to me with such animosity. I stepped back in surprised. I would understand if I had I been doing something rude, but I hadn't.

"HEY!" I turned my head to see James looking angry as he stood tall and strong. The man shook his head again and replied, "I do not wish to speak to you Sir Prince. I cannot have friends with such a disgraceful life." With that he walked out leaving the door open.

I walked forward shaking and closed the door.

"Who was that man James?"

"Nobody."

"It was somebody ."

"It was-"

"Hurry up and spit it out!"

"It was Sir Severus Snape. My father's council. He would always try and counsel me when I was younger, trying to get me to do things that would hurt somebody. I knew it was wrong and stopped. He has hated me ever since I stopped- and started playing harmless pranks on him with my friends. He went away when our marriage was in process and so he was unable to hear about it, unless you count rumors."

"Why did he say you and I were disgusting? I haven't done anything!" I asked, anger flaring in me once again.

"Because you are from Tisbot and I married you. There are some people who don't like people from different unoriginal kingdoms and Snivellous was one of them. I'm sorry. I should tell my father of his visit. Shall we go see my mother?" James wondered nervously.

"WHAT! ARE YOU SERIOUS? YOU EXPECT ME TO JUST DROP THIS? HE DIDN'T JUST DISRESPECT YOU, BUT HE DISRESPECTED ME- AND TO ME THAT MEANS A LOT!"I yelled. Nobody should judge people because they don't come from the same kingdom. I was just as good as him and I would prove it.

"Oh. Sorry?"

"UGH" I yelled storming to the door and going through, making sure it slammed shut behind me.

Stupid! He is so egotistical! It doesn't matter if people put him down, he has so much to spare he wouldn't even notice an insult if it slapped him in the face! Always running that stupid hand through his hair as if it makes him look better! Hell he looks like hell all the time! I'll prove to him I can beat him and that- that man! Severus, I think that pig called him… oh he'll get it… I'll make sure that he won't even be able to think after I am done with him!

"Dear, is everything all right?" Laura asked me. I realized my face was probably bright red from anger.

I tried giving her a small smile, nodding my head as I took my seat across from her.

"Where is my son?"

"I left him in our room. He was just about to leave though."

"How is married life so far? Not what you thought it was, or is it worse?"

"I haven't had enough time, to tell you the truth."

"Ahh. Well, how is it so far? I still remember my first couple of days. I was so confused and Joshua was so helpful. It was quite the experience."

I smiled as I watched the expression of love pass over her face. She was happy and I liked that about Laura. She was a refreshing woman compared to my own mother, who was so swept up in her reign over the kingdom. I loved that Laura loved her family more then her political position and I was glad that she was in this family, even if it meant dealing with James.

"James," I sighed, " He's been nothing but nice, and then he turns into the biggest jerk!" I blushed as I realized I was talking to his mother.

"He's just nervous dear. I know my son and he has a good heart, but he is a rather take charge kind of man."

"I've noticed."

"You are his wife Lily. You are to give yourself to him whether you want to or not. He will be patient for a little, but he will want you to go to him. You don't get much say and neither did I, but I am happy and that's all that matters dear. Take my advice. I too was forced into marriage. I however didn't fight it like you are."

"But-"

"No Lily! You are his wife!" Laura said as she got up to leave Lily with her thoughts.

I know I am his wife. You, Laura, are not helping me by telling me that I am married to James. I knew I would have to give myself over in the end, but I didn't expect anything more. In fact I am surprised it hasn't happened yet. I don't know when to expect James to lose his patience and I should probably try getting onto his good side so that he will wait longer. All right, that's the new game plan gals.

I laughed aloud at my own joke. Just as I started though, James walked through the doors, striding to sit beside me, and my laugh stopped in my throat.

He sat down and I figured I wouldn't get in any trouble by the way I talked to him earlier, but I knew it was coming. I just didn't know when to expect it.

"Lily," I looked at him as he said my name.

"I am sorry that he insulted you, but you will not yell at me again, understand?"

My anger resurfaced. How dare he boss me around! He has absolutely no right to- wait, maybe he did does?

"I don't blame you for the insults," I whispered, trying to calm myself down. I stood up trying to get away, but he held my arm and rose with me.

"You will go nowhere until I'm done talking."

"I WILL GO ANYWHERE I WANT! NOW LET GO OF ME!"

"SIT DOWN YOU UNGRATEFUL BRAT!"I sat down as he yelled at me. I had not seen him angry before- at least not directed at me, and it scared me. His eyes were bulging, his hair going all ways and his fists clenched in rage. I knew he wanted to hit me.

"YOU WILL SIT UP AND YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME, DARLING DEAREST, BECAUSE I AM YOUR HUSBAND AND I CAN AND DO HAVE THE RIGHT TO BOSS YOU AROUND! UNDERSTAND?"

I nodded my head with my eyes downcast.

"I DON'T WANT YOU LEAVING THE ROOM AGAIN WHEN WE'RE ARGUING! DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

"I can go where ever I want too, whenever I want to! STOP BOSSING ME AROUND! I KNOW YOU'RE MY DAMN HUSBAND! STOP TELLING ME!" I say letting my anger over take my fear.

"THE LAW SAYS DIFFERENTLY!"

I snorted. "You're just as bad as the rest."

"Lily you will listen to me even if I have to chain you down." He said and left me to wallow in my tears, my anger leaving me completely empty and alone. I rose from the table and went to leave when I noticed Laura standing in the doorway watching me.

"Lily I warned you. You are his wife. You have to accept that and all the power he has over you. You must for your own sake," she said and walked out as I crumpled to the floor crying.

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I stormed out of the dining hall trying to relax my fisted hands. I was so close to hitting her . I didn't want to, but my anger was incredible. It was impossible. She make me so mad! Why couldn't she just understand that I am her husband and I make the decisions? Could she just back off already and let me win?

I saw my mom walk past me and I turned my head away from her as I went to my hideout. I had to climb 453 stairs- I counted when I was younger- to get to the top of the north tower. I opened the side window and climbed out, going all the way to the top where there was another small window sill that I always sat on to look out at the sky and think.

I knew nobody could find me here aside from my best mates who I hadn't seen since the wedding and I longed for their company. I needed someone's advice. Someone that could help me tame the wild beast I had for a wife.

I couldn't believe I was married already. The engagement was quick and I had expected more courting, but I hadn't met Lily until 2 days before the wedding and I knew I wanted to be with her in every way. In my heart, in her heart, in my head and in hers, I wanted to love her, she just wouldn't let me. I needed help and couldn't talk to anyone as my father had banned my friends away from the palace for the first month of my marriage so I could get to know my wife. After two weeks of marriage my mother and father would leave me and my wife alone for another two weeks as they went away on business. I was not excited. All this would do was bring trouble between me and Lily.

Ugh! I am so confused! What am I supposed to do? I leaned back against the stone wall and sighed, letting the wind whip my hair around my face and allowed my eyes to close. I hadn't slept well last night with Lily in the same bed. There were so many inappropriate thoughts running through my mind. I had tried and tried to fall asleep but couldn't and when I knew Lily was asleep I had watched her. That was my nighttime story- mesmerizing her face before my dreams took over.

I felt like I was the woman in this marriage. I had so many confusing emotions flowing through me and I always seemed to say or do the wrong thing around my Lily. Now I was so far off the path to make things right between us, to let us be friends, that I didn't know where to go. Having a wife wasn't supposed to be this confusing. Hell it wasn't supposed to be to a woman who hated my guts either! There was only so much one man could take in a new marriage, with a new wife I was supposed to accept and love. However my wife didn't make enjoying marriage any easier. Already she was causing trouble wreaking havoc in my heart. I closed my eyes and I let worry and doubt wash over me.

I will not let her do this to me! I am stronger than her. She will love me and I will love her and everything will turn out fine. No more doubts and no more worries. I need to relax. Things will be great. I'll make sure they are.

I stood up from the window sill and made my way back inside to go find my wife- to try and patch things up between the two of us. After all, we are married. Married couples shouldn't fight over everything like we were.

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I lay on the floor crying my eyes out before I realized my mistake. It didn't matter what I thought or what I did as long as James was all right with it. I was expected to act mannerly and polite to any and all as a princess. My thoughts and feelings didn't matter. Why am I having so much trouble allowing myself to be accepted into this family? They're nice and have done nothing but welcomed me into their lives and home, but and here I am pushing them away by my shallow absence.

I looked down at my body which was slumped against the marble flooring and felt a few tears slip from eyes as I saw my vulnerable shape. I didn't know how long I sat there and I didn't care. I was trying to accept the new ways of my new life. I had to if I wanted to survive this kingdom for more then a year or I would die of misery. I knew I would have to change that, as I was not ready to die just yet.

I pulled myself up off the floor trying to wipe off the dust and tear stains from my face and dress. I began to prepare an apology- not just to James, but also Laura.

"James, I am sorry for what I said earlier, and I know we're married and legally you have the control, but it's just going to take some time for me to get used to this new arrangement," I muttered trying to come up with the right words to say to my husband.

"James, I am sorry for our earlier argument and I know it was my fault and, well, I can see you're not trying to hurt me, but I don't need any extra help." I shook my head in disgust with myself. How the heck was that a form of an apology?

"I am sorry about our earlier dispute and I see realized that you raised some good points after I had calmed down, and that my own points weren't as true as I would have liked them to be. However it will take me time to get used to this marriage thing and-" I heard footsteps and stopped my attempts at trying to create an acceptable apology for James.

I could hear the footsteps growing closer to where I stood and started walking in the opposite direction, not ready to face anybody yet. However I didn't get a choice in the matter as I heard my name being yelled by a familiar voice. I turned my head to look at who was coming my way and felt a frown go fall over my face. It was James.

"Lily, are you okay?" James asked as he approached me, seeing my tear stained face and puffy eyes.

"Yes. I'm fine. I was actually going to come looking for you," I said. Even though I really hadn't been, now was better then later to give him my apology. Either way I would let my pride take a hit and say what I needed to say to please him and the queen.

"Oh" James said casually, but I could see the glint of happiness in his eyes.

"Yes. I was going to tell you I was sorry."

"For what?" He grinned, loving every moment of my pride swallowing.

"James…" I stated not knowing how to continue. He nodded his head to show he was listening. I gave a weak smile and turned away from the searching eyes trying to find my own. "I am sorry that I am putting up such a fight for things that I know you're allowed to do and say to me. I should just keep my thoughts in my own head. I know that you're allowed to take me by force and I know you're legally in charge of me and my big mouth. This arrangement is not one I wanted and I was dead set against it, however, now I am here and I must learn to become a suitable wife for you and the kingdom…"

James motioned for me to stop talking, which I did as I had run out of things to say and my thoughts were too jumbled for me to make much sense. He offered his arm to me, which I took as he gestured for us to continue walking down the hallway.

"Lily, you don't have a big mouth. You just speak your mind, which I admire in you, although sometimes it can annoy me. I know you didn't want this marriage and I know you fought against it with every fiber in your being, however, we are married and I cannot permit you time to sort out what is right and what is wrong with our marriage. I need you to be a wife that can look after me and this kingdom and I am sorry that such a large burden is to be pushed on you so fast, but it is necessarily. I try to be an understanding person and I know I'm not at times, but unfortunately you're my wife and I need you to act like a princess or we won't get along because I won't understand. If that means I take you by force tonight then so be it. I apologize because things are this way, but it is and it would be best if we just came to terms with it," James finished with a flourish as we walked out the French doors and into the garden.

I stared at him. He was right. Everything he said was right and here I was fighting it. All he wanted was for me to work with him, not against him. Well, I wouldn't fight him anymore.

"Yes, James, I see. I still don't agree with this marriage, but I will try to be as understanding as you when it comes to being your wife and the princess of Clowath. I do promise to try harder, I do."

They walked along the garden, every now and again James would point out some of his favorite flowers or little secret passages throughout the garden. I was quite impressed, thinking it wasn't normal to have so many just for a simple garden. I couldn't fathom who had created them. We walked passed Laura drinking tea with a lady friend who we bid hello and continued our walk. I saw Laura nod at me with satisfaction and heard the lady friend whisper "they are so lovely together. Absolute soul mates, aren't they?"

I grinned at her stupidly. James, my soul mate? Who did she think she was? She didn't know me and probably didn't know James. Looking at James I saw his chiseled jaw, messy hair and the spectacles covering his hazel eyes. He was handsome. I would admit it- and he wasn't as cruel as I had thought, or as egotistical, but he by no means would be the man I could love with all my heart. He wasn't my soul mate. He couldn't be. You didn't meet your true love through an arranged marriage- it just didn't happen. I suppose in time I could become his friend, but I doubt I could ever be physically attracted to him in a loving relationship.

James looked down at me and I realized I had been staring at him.

"Something the matter, dear?" my stomach jumped at what he had called me. Why? I didn't know and didn't have the time to think about it as James had pointed out before.

"No, just thinking."

We continued with our walk and I found myself enjoying it. Their garden was huge and at the end there was a large meadow just asking to be run into. I took my shoes off and hiked up my skirt so I wouldn't trip and set off into the meadow, my hair flying behind me. I laughed and twirled around as the wind played with my hair and dress. I looked over my shoulder at James who watched me with a dazed look on his face. I ran back to him and pulled him along with me. We spent the next ten minutes running around the meadow picking flowers. When we were spent all our energy, we lay down still in the meadow to catch our breath.

After a couple of minutes of silence between the two of us, James leaned up onto his elbow to look down at me.

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After I left the window sill I saw Lily coming out of the dining hall. She looked upset and I felt my heart drop with worry. I know I had been mad, but I didn't mean to hurt her. I was relieved when she wasn't upset and joined me for a garden walk. When I saw her running in the meadow I knew I had found the one. I could feel my heart soar at her happy expression- her laughter was music to my ears. I smiled. She was really beautiful, and she was my wife, I reminded myself laughing as Lily grabbed my hand to drag me into the meadow with her. When we laid down in the long grass and flowers I turned to look at her. I had not seen her look as beautiful as I did then. She laid there, her hair spread around her, a happy smile on her face as she closed her eyes to the sun. I lifted myself onto my arm to look at her.

"What?" she asked when I covered the sun with my head as I leaned over her.

"You look happy," he said reaching out for a yellow flower above her shoulder. I plucked it from the dewy ground and smiled as I tucked it behind her ear, placing her hair around it and she smiled again. This time he had helped bring that smile to her face and he felt his heart soar higher than ever. If his heartbeat didn't return back to normal he would fly off into the sky, he was sure.

"Thanks."

"It belongs there." I said and smiled as I helped her up off the ground. We walked back inside, not aware of the four eyes that had been watching us.

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