Chapter 14: New Year's Surprise
New Years Eve had arrived and Harry was not doing well, as a matter of fact he was a nervous wreck. They, as the family of a member of the new Supreme Court of Magic had been invited to the New Years Gala at the Secretary of Magic's residence. The girls had of course gone shopping, big surprise. Though they did look like the belonged walking down the red carpet at a Hollywood premier. They were all dressed in the latest designer gowns and tuxes, even Billy and his daughters who had arrived to travel with them.
Harry was slightly nervous about leaving Teddy with Dobby and Winky. Although he trusted them with his life, he had never left Teddy with anyone but Esme. Draco assured him that it would be fine; Dobby had after all raised him. Harry was not sure that made him feel better. Of course that was not what was really bothering Harry, this would be the first time that he really was in the public since he left England. And he did not know how people would react, was he as well known here?
Too soon, in Harry's opinion, a Fae from the Department of Magical Transportation arrived. He would be creating a portal to the entry of the State Residence. They would then enter and wait to be announced. Harry was sure that if he could he would be through up.
Everyone snickered as Billy eyed the portal skeptically and grumbled before Jacob pushed his chair through. The Cullens followed, the travel was instantaneous and no side effects. Moving from Washington State to Washington DC was equal to walking through a door from one room to the next. Looking through the open doors to the Grand State Ballroom they could see the Secretary in a receiving line to the right. Harry's butterflies were really going to town now. As they lined up so the Chief Usher could announce them.
As Billy entered the door that was a banging of a wooden staff striking the marble floor before the baritone voice called out. "Justice William Black Elder of the Quileute Tribe and daughters Ms. Rachel Black and Ms. Rebecca Black."
They entered to polite applause and went to the receiving line. Jacob and Draco stood next. And the Chief Usher again tapped his staff and said, "Justice Black's son Mr. Jacob Black and mate Lord Draco Malfoy-Evans."
Harry had a really bad feeling as Carlisle and Emse moved forward and were announced. "Justice Dr. Carlisle Cullen and wife Mrs. Esme Cullen." Then next came, "Justice Cullen's son Mr. Emmett Cullen and wife Mrs. Rosalie Hale-Cullen." Then, "Justice Cullen's daughter Mrs. Alice Cullen-Hale and husband Mr. Jasper Hale." Followed by, "Justice Cullen's ward Mr. Marcus Flint and husband Mr. Oliver Wood-Flint." After that he called, "Justice Cullen's ward Ms. Luna Lovegood-Evans and mate Lord Neville Longbottom."
Harry looked at Edward and whispered. "Edwards I am so sorry."
But before he could say anything Chief Usher looked at them and then announced, "Justice Cullen's son Mr. Edwards Cullen and mate…His Grace the Marque of Greenford, Duke of Camelot and Savior of Wizardkind Mr. Harrison Potter-Evans."
When they had all finished the receiving line the family gathered near the door opening onto one of the balconies and Edward asked, "Your Grace?"
Looking sheepishly at them Harry said, "I didn't think they would know here. Carlisle I am so sorry I did not mean to steal your thunder."
Carlisle just waived him off saying, "Nonsense Harry you did no such thing. But what do those titles mean, well "Savior of Wizardkind is obviously about the war with Voldermont. But what do the others mean?"
Harry answered, "I told you I was related to Godric Gryffindor that makes me the Marque of Greenford. And I told you about being descended from Merlin; well that makes me the Duke of Camelot."
Knowing that there was more that Harry was not telling Edward asked, "Harry what aren't you telling us?"
Draco seeing that Harry did not want to answer decided to answer for him, "That those titles mean his is heir the British Throne of Magic, should the monarchy ever be reinstituted."
Before there could be any more discussion Edwards grabbed Harry's hand and pulled him to the dance floor. As they began dancing Harry looked down and said. "Edward, I'm sorry I should have told you. But, I just don't like the…"
He never got to finish as Edward put his fingers under his chin and made him look up meeting his eyes. "Harry let me tell you the only titles that matter. You are a part of my family, you are my mate, you are the father of my son and one day soon you will do me honor of being my husband. And those are what matters because they are not titles, they are who you are."
With a shy grin Harry asked, "Edward did you just propose to me?"
Realizing what he had said Edward reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box. "Not quite the way I intended but yes I did. And what is your answer?"
"Yes!" Harry shouted.
The entire room stopped and watched as Edward dropped to one knee and opened the box. Pulling out the most beautiful ring Harry had ever seen, he told him as he sliped it on his finger. "I had them put in a new setting but the gold and stones were in my birth mother's engagement ring , hope you like them."
All Harry could do was nod as he was lifted into Edward's arms and twirled around. They danced the night way, though they did dance with other members of their family. Esme was in her element dancing with all of her sons. Refreshments were served including special goblets for the vampires that were charmed to keep the blood fresh. The house elves, which in North America were paid staff and spoke perfect English, were informed by Mr. Dobby that Buffalo was an excellent choice.
When they got ready to leave Ron found Cedric in a deep whispered conversation with Harry that ended as soon as he approached.
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After they retired to their room Ron asked Cedric what he was talking to Harry about. Cedric sat Ron on the lounge and sat down straddling him as he informed him, "That you Mr. Weasley are pants at relationships."
When Ron went to answer Cedric put his hand over his mouth as he continued, "In the aspect that you will not make the first move for fear that you are rushing me. And that sometimes you are dense about hints in relationships, even if you are very observant about everything else. So I should make what I want very clear to you."
Raising and eyebrow Ron asked, "And what is that?"
Cedric leaned down and kissed him running his hands over Ron's massive chest as he explored his mouth. Then leaning back with a smirk that would put Draco to shame and he waved his hand making all their clothes disappear and reappear in the closet.
Grinding his hard butt on Ron's erection he leaned down and whispered in his ear. "I want you inside me. I want you to take me and make me yours. Show me that I belong to you." Straightening up he asked. "Is that alright with you?"
Ron could only nod in response.
They both moaned as Cedric impaled himself on Ron's huge shaft.
Ron moaned as he said, "Have wanted this so long."
"It's yours." Was Cedric's response.
Moans, words of encouragement and the smacking of skin on skin was all that could be heard. Cedric's own erection slapping Ron's abs as he gave himself over to Ron, till Ron grabbed his hips and pulled him down as he arched up and exploded into Cedric causing a chain reaction. Cedric fell forward nuzzling his nose in Ron's neck as he was held against the broad chest. And that is how they remained till dawn.
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It was afternoon the next day and the boys had just been put down for their afternoon nap. When Billy arrived with Oscar, they were taken to the back deck were a warming charm had been cast.
After they had exchanged greetings Oscar started to explain, "Word has come to us with news from England. The Ministry has expanded their round up. The Centaurs have been ordered to surrender by a week from today or be taken into custody by force."
Shocked at what he was hearing Cedric said, "But they live in the Forbidden Forest. That is Hogwarts grounds, surly the Headmaster will not allow them to be taken from the sanctuary of the school?"
With a sad sigh Oscar continued, "If they do not surrender, he and the Order of the Phoenix will be joining the Aurors in rounding them up."
Cedric could not believe this, this could not be happening, "They helped me; is there nothing we can do to help them?"
Oscar got an evil smile and leaned in saying, "We've been talking to some others and especially after Harry's wireless broadcast…"
Meanwhile in Hogwarts castle word had just been announced of the ultimatum to the Centaurs. Minerva found Professor Dumbledore heading back to his office and asked, "Albus, you cannot really mean to allow this, to violate the sanctuary of the school."
Professor Dumbledore mumbled mostly to himself, "It should draw the brat out."
Not sure that she had heard correctly Minerva questioned, "What did you say?"
Realizing that he must have said that out load Professor Dumbledore replied, "That this should draw out the resistance, after all sacrifices must be made for the greater good. We must prevent any further Dark Lord's from rising."
Shocked Minerva pressed for more answers, "And if this does not draw out your supposed resistance what will you do?"
Scratching his chin as he answered Professor Dumbledore mumbled, "Perhaps the next step will be the student's?"
"What do you mean the students?" Minerva exclaimed.
Turing his grandfatherly smile on her Professor Dumbledore said, "Come now Minerva you don't think that I did not know what you and the other heads are hiding and why. I have allowed you to do as you were, because I believed you were hoping to change what must happen. But alas the darkness must be cut from our midst to preserve the light."
Professor McGonagall watched horrified as the Headmaster continued on to his office. She had to talk to the other heads right way. With that he turned and fled down the hall to the staff room.
Next Chapter 15: We Interrupt this Program
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