Black Family Ties
C12: Bloody Yule
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the original characters
A/N: Some things will change in this chapter, and I must say we're getting close to the end of this. I don't know why, but somehow this dark stuff doesn't come as easily as I thought it would. That's why the things in this chapter happen the way they do. I'm sorry if I dissapoint the majority of you all, but that's just the way it is.
As the months moved forward and December rolled around, everyone had fallen back into their rhythm of classes and homework, and since it was only a few weeks until they went home for the holidays, Fabian and Fleur were hanging back a bit, doing their homework in the Common Room, with Daphne, Astoria and Yvette next to them.
By now Yvette had been completely integrated into their little group of friends, and had even made some friends among her year-mates, after Professor Snape had had a stern conversation with the first years that any form of bullying would not be tolerated.
Over the last few weeks Fleur and Fabian had a lot of contact with their mothers about Yvette staying with them during the holidays, since otherwise she would have to stay at school and thankfully their mothers were fine with it.
"I'm glad it's almost time for the holidays, I'm really looking forward to going home and seeing our mothers again." Fabian said as he closed his Defense Against the Dark Arts book.
Fleur smiled and nodded. "I know what you mean love, but I think it is time we told Yvette of our surprise, don't you think?" She asked with a soft smile.
He nodded at her. "We should baby, and I think you should do the honors." He said with a similar smile.
"Well Yvette, you said you wanted to meet our mothers, and we have spoken a lot to them in the past weeks. They really want to meet you as well, so if you are okay with it, you are welcome to join us for the holidays." Fleur said with a smile.
Yvette's eyes widened and she smiled brightly at the both of them. "I would be honored to join you and your family for the holidays, I promise to not be in the way." She said excitedly.
"You could never be in the way Yvette, our mothers would be glad to meet you and show you how a wizarding family celebrates Christmas." Fleur said softly.
Yvette smiled and hugged the blonde tightly. "Thank you so much Fleur, because I really wasn't looking forward to spending two weeks alone at school, with who knows what could happen." She said softly.
Fleur and Fabian smiled at her. "That's most certainly true, and I can promise that with our family you will be safe." Fabian said with a smile.
"Of that I am sure, I've heard a lot about your family's zeal when it comes to protection and care of friends, and I'm a bit curious to see it for myself." Yvette said with a soft smile.
"And you will Yvette, maybe even more then you expect." Fleur said with a smile.
Yvette smiled at that. "We'll see Fleur, I just hope Gabrielle will be okay with me staying with you."
Fabian and Fleur smiled at her, having expected that. "She will Yvette, she's actually excited to have you around and show you everything you can imagine about our world." Fabian said softly.
That made Yvette smile even brighter and she hugged them both before turning back to her homework.
The twins smiled gave her a quick hug before doing the same, Fleur opening up her Potions book, while Fabian opened up his History book.
Fleur noticed something weird with her book, since she was forced to work next to Potter this year and she noticed her book was different from his.
"Strange, I wonder why my Potions book is so much different to Potter's." She said softly.
"How do you mean love?" Fabian asked softly.
"Well, his has things crossed out and other things written in its place, and somehow the things that are written in are always better then what the book says, that's probably how he was able to make Liquid Death so easily." She said softly.
He smiled at that. "Could it be that he has the book of our Head of House, I've heard him say once that the material back then was insufficient and he found ways to make his potions work."
Fleur smiled and nodded. "He has to, which is ironic, given how much Potter hates Snape, but we'll have to tell this to the Professor, maybe there is something in there that might be used against us."
He nodded and followed her to the chambers of their Head of House.
As they knocked on the door, it already opened for them and his stern voice said. "Come in Mr. and Ms. Black, I have something very important to discuss with you."
They gave each other a smile and entered, and to their surprise their mothers were there.
They gave them a hug and smiled as they took a seat next to them.
"As you know thank to your efforts the Dark Lord has been able to move his plans forward more quickly than anticipated, and he plans to invade the school in the New Year, and because of that, your mothers and Aunt are here to make an announcement." Snape said with a smile.
Bellatrix and Eliza smiled at their children. "We are here today because we have made a decision that concerns everyone in our family. We have always put the best interest of our family before the cause, and because of that we have decided not to further be a part of this war once the invasion has been successful and while Lord Voldemort is not happy with our decision, it is what we shall do. We also know that your friendships here are very important to you, but we have talked to Daphne and Astoria's parents, and they plan to do the same. As for young Yvette, we got news that her grandmother's health is declining quickly and probably will not see the New Year, and we wanted to offer her the chance to come with us to America and adopt her as our own daughter. In America you will of course if you so wish be able to continue your education, but that is something we'll discuss at home. We know this is not what you had envisioned the way the year would go, but we have to think about the survival of the family in the long run, and the thought of losing any of you to this is just too much to bear." Eliza said softly.
They both smiled at that. "We understand Mum, and this is a bit much to process right now, but we do understand where you are coming from. We have actually been talking about this for a number of months, and we were worried for losing anyone of our family as well, especially each other. and while it will be hard leaving everything behind, we'd rather be alive and have a future than the possibility of death in a war we were thrown into outside of our choosing. And I think Yvette would love to come with us, since she already adores everything about our family and would relish the chance to have you as her mothers." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Both Bellatrix and Eliza nodded at them. "And from what we heard from you, she deserves a loving family that will accept her for who she is." Bellatrix said with a smile.
"She does, and I'm sure you two will shower her with every bit of motherly love you can, and I'm sure she will love every single bit of it and love you in return." Fabian said with a smile.
"I'm sure she will, but we must ask you not to tell her just yet. Severus will have a talk with her soon enough and explain everything to her." Eliza said softly.
The twins nodded at them. "We promise to keep quiet Mom, as difficult as it may be." Fleur said with a smile.
Their mother smiled and hugged them. "We'll talk more in a few days, we've taken enough out of your day already. Be safe and watch out for each other." Bellatrix said softly.
"Yes Mum, we will, we'll see you in a few days." They said in unison before hugging their mothers again.
The two women smiled at them. "Oh, before we forget, we have reason to believe that Potter is using your old Potions book, since it has several things crossed out and something else written in its place. I believe that is how he was able to create a Liquid Death so easily." Fleur said softly.
"That is certainly a reason to worry, because improved potion recipes aren't the only thing in that book, let's just hope for the time being he remains ignorant of the rest of its contents. There are some powerful spells in there that should not be used by anyone else then myself." Snape said softly.
They nodded at that. "We'll try to get that book back Professor, but we can't make any promises, Potter and his cronies are watching our every move." Fabian said softly.
Snape smiled at that. "Your best effort is all I can ask, you two and your cousin have done a enough for our cause this year." He said softly.
They smiled at him and then took their leave, deciding to take a walk over the grounds, possibly for the last time.
…
As they walked outside, they had to smile at the sight. It had been snowing for the last few days and the grounds were covered with a nice white blanket of snow.
"It's kind of weird to think that this might be the last time we will take a walk across the grounds." Fleur said as she rested her head against his shoulder.
He smiled and pulled her into his side. "I know love, who knows what our future will hold, although it is a little bit creepy on how our mothers seem to be able to read our minds." He said softly.
She smiled and nodded. "I know, we have been talking a lot about what ifs, but it seems our mothers have been as well. Somewhere I'm glad we are leaving before everything turns to shit and will not see our friends get hurt, even if Daphne and Tori are also moving to America with us." She said softly.
He smiled and gave her a kiss, not caring who saw at this point. "I know, but at least they'll be close, because I don't think we could live without them in our lives at this point, we have shared too much between the four of us."
Fleur blushed a bit and smiled at him. "That's most certainly true my love, but can I ask you something serious for a change?" She asked softly.
"Of course my love, you know you can ask me anything." He said with a smile.
She smiled at him. "I want to know how we will stand when we get to America, because to be honest I am tired of hiding how I feel for you. I want to tell the world I'm yours in every single way possible." She said softly.
He smiled and pulled her close. "I want the same thing love. and I'll tell you where we will stand when we get to America, and I wanted to do this a bit more romantically, but given the scenery and the urgency of this, there is something I want to ask you." He said as he got down on one knee. "Fleur Isabella Black, will you do me the honor and the privilege of giving me your hand in marriage?" He asked hopefully as he presented her with a beautiful platinum ring with a large sapphire in it.
She smiled and pulled him up. "Of course I will marry you brother. We shall face everything America will throw at us as husband and wife." She said as a few tears trickled down her face.
He pulled her into a hug and kissed her tears away. "That we will my love and we will get married as soon as we get to America, from there we will see what we will do, but I know for a fact that starting a family will be one of those things." He said with a smile.
Fleur kissed him and nodded. "It will love, because you know how much I would love to have your child. And I know how much you want to be a father, but I'm a bit afraid you won't love me anymore when I'm all fat and pregnant."
"Baby, I could never stop loving you, and when you are pregnant, there will just be more of you to love, and since it is common knowledge most women get even more horny when they are pregnant, I am looking forward to pleasuring you each and every night." He said before kissing her deeply.
She blushed heavily and hid her face in his robes. "Why are you always so intent on embarrassing me love?"
He smiled and pulled her close. "Because you do the same to me love, and I love your face when you blush. It's almost cute."
She slapped his arms softly. "Don't call me cute, we both know I am not cute and that the title of cutest of the family is reserved for Gabby." She said softly.
"Maybe Gabby is the cutest, but that doesn't mean you are not cute in every way of the word. Especially when you blush." He said with a smile.
Fleur looked at him with a smile. "If you say so love, if I am cute, then so are you." She said softly.
"I can live with that baby, especially if you are the one that says it." He said before kissing her again.
She moaned into his mouth and quickly sought to deepen it, going as far as wrapping one of her legs around his waist.
"I think we better go back inside love, it's getting kind of cold in here." He said once they pulled apart.
She nodded and wrapped an arm around his waist as they made their way back inside.
As they walked passed the washing room, Fabian unhooked his arms from hers. "I'll just go and freshen up a bit love, I'll be right back." He said softly.
She nodded and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, leaning against the wall as he walked into the washroom.
A few seconds later she heard shouts coming from the washroom, and if she was not mistaken, she heard Potter's voice shouting "Sectumsempra!"
Without conscious thought she ran in and paled as her brother was lying in a puddle of water and blood, and from the corner of her eye she saw Potter running away.
"No love, please don't die on me, I can't live without you." She said as the tears streamed down her cheeks.
He smiled at her. "I'm not dying yet baby, but it hurts like hell, could you float me to the Medical Wing and then get Snape?" He asked softly.
She nodded and made him weightless with her wand, floating him to the Medical Wing immediately, not caring who she came across in the meantime.
She burst through the doors of the Medical Wing and immediately put him down on a bed as Madame Pomfrey hurried out of her office. "What happened Ms. Black?" She asked shocked.
"Potter attacked him in the Slytherin Washing rooms, I don't know anything else what happened at this point." She said erratically.
"You go and get your Head of House, Ms. Black, I'll try and stabilize your brother in the meantime." She said kindly.
Fleur nodded and quickly went to get Professor Snape, running faster than she ever had before.
When she saw him walking towards the Headmaster's office with her mothers, she called his name to get his attention.
"What's wrong Ms. Black? You seem distressed." He said with a bit of concern in his voice.
"Fabian was attacked by Potter in the washrooms, he is bleeding heavily in the Medical Wing, I need you to come with me." She said almost frantically.
Both Eliza and Bellatrix gasped at that, and followed their daughter and Snape to the Medical Wing.
When they entered, their faces paled. His chest was in heavy bandages but it seemed that he was at least stable and awake.
Snape quickly made his way towards him. "How are you feeling Mr. Black? What in the world happened to you?" He asked softly.
Fabian smiled faintly at him. "I'm feeling okay given the circumstances, and as to what happened it is quite easy. Potter cornered me in the washing rooms and started spewing out accusations left and right about what happened to his girlfriend and family, and of course our 'corruption' of Hermione and before I knew it wands were drawn and he hit me with a spell I never heard of. All I know is that it hurt like hell and the next moment I was on the floor in a puddle of my own blood."
"Do you remember the spell he used?" Snape asked softly.
Fabian nodded at that. "It was something like Sectumsempra, or something like that."
Snape almost growled at that. "Then I am even more sorry, that spell was developed by me when I went to school. I now know for sure that Potter is using my old Potions book, because there is no other way he should know about that spell. Therefore as way of compensation, I am giving you and the rest of your family, so also including Hermione, Gabrielle, Yvette and Luna permission to spend the rest of this year at home, where you can heal to full strength again." He said softly.
He smiled at that. "Thank you Professor, that means a lot to me, but please promise me that you won't let Potter get away with this unpunished."
"I can promise you that much Fabian. He will know that even he is not above reproach, and that his protection from Dumbledore will not save him this time. But I will leave you to talk with your family, and will make sure that your sister, her girlfriend and cousin will know what happened." Snape said with a rare smile.
Fabian nodded and smiled at his Head of House. "Thank you Professor, that means a lot to me." He said softly.
Snape smiled at him before he walked out, leaving them alone to talk.
"How are you really feeling Fabian, because I know you would never show weakness to anyone outside our family." Bellatrix said as she sat on the side of the bed and took one of his hands in her own.
"I'm okay Mum, really. It looks a lot worse than it actually is. Yes it hurts, but you have hurt me worse in training in recent years. Just a few days of rest and I'll be right as rain." He said with a soft smile.
Bellatrix, Eliza and Fleur smiled at him. "And I'm sure you would love to be pampered by your new fiancé and mothers during those few days, am I right?" Eliza asked with a smile.
He blushed a little at that. "Perhaps a little, but how do you even know I already asked her?" He asked softly.
"Because we are a lot more observant then you think sweetie, and as a gift to you and your sister we can get you two married before we leave for America." Bellatrix said with a smile.
He shared a look with his sister and smiled. "We would love that Mum, thank you." Fleur said softly.
The two women smiled at them, but before they could answer the door flung open to reveal Gabrielle with tears in her eyes with Hermione, Nym and Luna in tow.
"Oh my God, what happened to you Fabian?" Gabrielle asked as she ran to the bed.
He smiled at her, motioning her to come sit next to him. "Potter attacked me with one of Professor Snape's spells in the washroom, but it looks worse than it actually is. I'll be okay with a few days of rest." He said as he hugged her.
She smiled and relaxed in his arms, glad to see her brother was mostly okay.
Hermione looked ready to kill her former best friend. "That fucking prick. How does he dare deny me the one thing I have asked him for in the last five years and almost kill my family. He will suffer for this." She said with a growl.
"Don't fret Hermione, he'll pay soon enough, it will just be a shame you kids won't be able to see it." Eliza said softly.
"How do you mean Aunt Eliza? Why won't we be here to see it?" Hermione asked softly.
Eliza smiled at her. "Because, my dear niece, we, being your mother and us, have decided to move to America as soon as the war starts, because we refuse to lose anyone of you to this war. We will be able to build a new life in America without ever having to look over our shoulders again." She said softly.
"But what about us Mom, will I ever see Luna again?" Gabrielle asked softly.
"Of course sweetie, Luna and her father will be coming with us. we wouldn't dream of ripping you two apart now that you have finally found each other." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Gabrielle and Luna both smiled and hugged the raven haired witch. "Thank you Mum, you have no idea what this means to us." Gabrielle said with a smile.
The two women smiled at that. "We do know what it means sweetie. We know how it feels when you are forcibly ripped from the one you love, and we vowed when we got married that we would never put our children through that." Eliza said with a smile.
By now Madame Pomfrey had come back with a few potions. She cast her diagnostics spell and smiled at the results. "The results look promising Mr. Black, I am giving you a few potions which you must take before every meal for a week, which is also the amount of time you are required to rest, but as you already heard from your Head of House, you may do that in the comfort of your own home." She said with a kind smile.
"Thank you for your good care and saving our son Poppy, we really appreciate it." Eliza said with a smile.
Madame Pomfrey smiled at her. "It was no problem Eliza, you know it is my job to save lives. But go, take your son and family home, he will need his rest."
Eliza and Bellatrix nodded and helped their son out of bed. "Can you walk sweetie?" Bellatrix asked softly.
He nodded and smiled as Fleur was instantly at his side. "I'll be fine Mum, but could I say goodbye to Daphne and Astoria before we go?" He asked softly.
The two women shared a look and nodded. "Of course my son, we know how close you and your sister are to them." Eliza said with a smile.
He smiled and together they made their way to the Slytherin Dormitories, talking softly amongst each other during the walk.
…
As the stepped into the dorms, they had to smile at the sight that greeted them, Draco was sitting next to Hestia Carrow and they were talking softly to each other. Daphne and Astoria were cuddled up in one of the sofas, seemingly lost in each other's eyes, and next to them Yvette was busy with her homework, the tip of her tongue protruding from her mouth in concentration, but when she noticed the company enter, she gasped softly.
"You must be Yvette, we have heard much about you." Eliza said with a smile.
"I am Mrs. Black, I'm honored to meet you." She said with a slight blush.
Bellatrix and Eliza smiled at her. "And we are honored to meet you Yvette, and may I say how impeccable your manners are." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Yvette blushed a little at that. "Thank you Mrs. Black, but is it true what I heard, was Fabian attacked today?" She asked softly.
"Yes Yvette, it is true, but I'm mostly fine. We just came to say goodbye to Daphne and Astoria before we go home, which you are invited to come to as well." Fabian said with a smile.
Yvette smiled brightly at that. "Then I'll go pack the essentials. Thank you for inviting me into your home." She said softly.
Bellatrix and Eliza smiled at her. "Don't mention it Yvette, we will be happy to have you." Eliza said softly.
Yvette smiled and then quickly made her way to her room to go pack.
"So Fabian, how are you feeling?" Daphne asked softly.
He smiled at them both. "I'm fine given the circumstances. Just a bit of residual pain, but I've been given a week extra vacation to recuperate." He said with a smile.
The two girls smiled and carefully hugged him. "Then we'll see you at Christmas, but please try and keep to the Nurse's orders for once." Astoria said softly.
"I promise Tori, but I think my family will make sure that I will." He said with a wink to his sister and cousins.
"You can rest assured that we will Fabian." Bellatrix said with a smile.
He smiled and then gave Daphne and Astoria a hug. "We'll see you soon girls, be safe until then." He said softly.
The two girls nodded and smiled at him and his sister. "We will, there is no way that we will let the Order get one up on us now." Daphne said softly.
He nodded at them, Fleur also giving the two girls a hug as Yvette came back with a small suitcase.
"Are you ready to go Yvette?" Fleur asked with a smile.
The little redhead nodded and smiled as Bellatrix offered her a hand. "Then let's go. We'll Floo home, and if Edi knows what's good for her, she'll be done with the preparations." Eliza said softly.
Everyone nodded at that before they made their way outside where Severus was waiting to lead them to the Headmaster's office so they could Floo home.
As soon as they arrived home, Bellatrix and Eliza led their son to one of the sofa's, which was suited to everything he might need for the coming week. Bellatrix flicked her wand over it so it doubled in size, so Fleur could lie next to him while he healed.
"Alright, now that we are home. You my son, are to install yourself onto the couch with your sister and call either of us if you need anything. To play it safe you'll also sleep down here for at least a few days, so we made sure the sofa is as comfortable as possible." Bellatrix said with a smile.
He nodded and with the help of his sister he installed himself on the sofa, almost moaning when he sunk into the cushions.
Fleur smiled and sat down next to him, wrapping one arm around him as she cuddled into his side. "I could get used to this love, it's quite comfy here."
He smiled and kissed her softly. "I could get used to this too baby, all we need is a few pillows and a nice blanket and then we'll be set."
"Say no more love, I'll go get them." She said before kissing him and quickly making her way upstairs.
As Fleur went upstairs, Bellatrix and Eliza sat next to him. "Are you comfy sweetie? Is there anything we can get for you?" Eliza asked with a smile.
"No Mom, I'm fine. Fleur is getting the last things we need to be set for the coming days." He said with a smile.
The two women smiled at him. "That's good to hear baby, and we know that this is not the most ideal situation, but you know that we don't want to take any chances with your health this close to the start of everything." Bellatrix said softly.
He smiled and gave them both a quick hug. "I know Mum, but I just wish I could at least rest in my room with Fleur." He said softly.
"You know that won't happen for a few days sweetie. We want to keep an eye on your health before we do something that might make things worse." Eliza said with a soft smile.
"I understand that Mom, I'm just glad you two are allowing Fleur to stay with me while I am healing." He said with a similar smile.
The two women smiled and gave their son a kiss on the top of his head. "We know keeping you two apart would do more harm than good and we know your sister would crawl in with you anyway. The only thing we ask is that you two try and resist your urges for a few days." Bellatrix said softly.
He nodded and smiled at them. "We will try Mum." He said softly.
They smiled at him. "That's all we can ask sweetie, but I think it is time we checked your bandages." Eliza said softly.
Again he nodded and unbuttoned his blouse, both Eliza and Bellatrix frowning a bit when they saw a bit of blood had seeped through.
"We're going to have to change them sweetie, take off your shirt and try to relax." Bellatrix said softly.
He did as he was told and groaned softly as they unwrapped the bandages. "It's still a nasty cut sweetie, will you let me try and heal it a bit more?" Eliza asked softly.
"You don't even have to ask Mom." He said softly.
She smiled and cast her best healing spell, smiling as the cut closed up and stopped bleeding. "It'll still be tender for a few hours sweetie, but I have made sure you'll only have to sleep on the couch for one night, and that you will be fine tomorrow by midday, if and only if you don't exert yourself."
"Then I promise not to do anything until you give the okay Mom." He said as he hugged her.
Eliza smiled at him. "Then I suggest you get yourself back on the sofa, because your sister is waiting anxiously to lie next to you again." She said softly.
He smiled and nodded before doing just that. Fleur also smiled and put his pillow behind him so he would be comfortable.
"Give me the blanket Fleur, I'll tuck you two in." Bellatrix said sweetly.
Fleur and Fabian blushed slightly and cuddled up to each other as their mother tucked them in, giving them both a kiss on the top of their heads once she was done.
"You two just relax for now, and we'll come bring in dinner when we're ready to eat." Bellatrix said softly.
They nodded as their mothers walked away with a smile. "So love, we have a little while before dinner, any ideas on how to spend it?" She asked with a wink.
He smiled and let his hand glide down towards pants, which he unbuckled and unzipped with practiced ease. "I was thinking somewhere along these lines my love, since it seems we can't really make love for at least a few days, and I know how much you want to feel at least some part of me, I think this is a good compromise until we can fuck again." He said before kissing her softly.
She smiled and moaned as his fingers wriggled their way into her panties and softly stroked her clit. Not wanting to be left out she kissed him deeply, knowing that if she started jacking him off they would be caught for sure.
Fabian smiled into their kiss and let his other hand glide underneath her shirt, squeezing her breasts through her bra, making her moan into his mouth even louder.
"Keep quiet love, or would you like for us to alert the entire house?" He asked softly.
She smirked at that. "Of course not baby, but you know I can't keep quiet with your talented fingers inside of me." She said softly.
He smiled and gave her a kiss as she moaned into his mouth as she came. "Oh wow, I think this is the most naughty thing we ever did baby." She said with a goofy smile.
"What, besides the fact that we're brother and sister that have sex and are set to be married, yeah this has to be the most naughty thing to date." He said with a teasing tone.
She slapped his arm for that. "Don't forget that you also fucked my ass love. but let's not get hung up on details and relax for a bit, we've got plenty of time to work those out in the coming weeks." She said with a smile.
Just as he was about to answer their mothers came into the room with two plates of food for them, Edi not far behind them with the rest of the food, and as the others joined them they talked all the way through dinner.