Cousins
(Bronze): Herbert Burke: (born c. 1881) was a wizard, a Ministry of Magic jurist, a member of the Order of the Phoenix in both the First and Second Wizarding Wars, and also a close friend of Albus Dumbledore.
Challenge: Write about the possible relation of Herbert Burke with Caractacus Burke.Gringotts Prompt Bank;
Words to use instead of said; coaxed, retorted, reminded, purred, ordered, mused
"Why do we have to go to this wedding, Herbert?" Belvina asked, rubbing her large stomach where her baby was kicking rather violently. "I don't even know your cousin."
"Caractacus isn't a bad sort," Herbert coaxed, laying out the green satin dress that looked so marvelous against her pale skin and dark curly hair. "And I don't have many cousins so go see get married. And I almost never see him as it is"
"Do many of them have heavily pregnant wives?" She retorted, bringing herself to stand, throwing him a look of displeasure.
"You know the answer to that." Herbert reminded, walking over to her; placing his hands on her abdomen. "But he is family."
"Fine." She smiled, running fingers through his hair. "But only if you ask me very nicely."
"We don't have much time." Caractacus whispered, kissing his lover's lips before slipping a hand around his waist.
"You're getting married, cousin." Herbert reminded him, swatting his hand away. "As your best man I should encourage you to not to engage in hanky panky."
"That wasn't your position last night," The groom purred, "If you remember, last nights…position."
"Put your suit on." Herbert ordered, despite the words provoking a reaction in his body. "You have a bride to get to."
"If only our families would let us be together." Caractacus stated unhappily, starting to get dressed.
"Now cousin," Herbert mused, "No one said we had to stop….after the wedding."
"Mhm." The younger Burke purred, "You are a devil."
"Only in bed, cousin," Herbert teased, "Now hurry up, I have to return to Belvina before she turns someone into a toad."