Sadly I own nothing, all rights go to our Queen JKR.
2nd January 1985.
William Weasley watched Hermione Riddle thoroughly enjoy her ice cream showing no emotion of the event that had just expired.
"What do we tell Tom, Bas? Every time Hermione meets any member of my family other than Ginny, it causes a scene and her distress."
"We shall tell them the truth. It will reinforce your loyalty that you were seen in public as my Fiance and clearly protecting Hermione. Tom will be unhappy with your Mother though impressed with you."
"How can you look at a dire situation and turn it to your benefit?" William picked Rabastan hand up and kissed his knuckles.
"He can because it was taught to him from a young age. Aunt Bella is teaching myself, Luna and Ginny the exact same." Hermione looked up after finishing her ice cream. "May we now have tea?"
"You would like tea?"
"Yes please."
"Tea it is then." William stood and made his way to the counter to order for her.
"You have to be the one to tell Father you know." Hermione shot him a knowing look.
"You are far too wise for your own good. Yes, I know I have to tell your Father." Rabastan sighed whilst moving his hair back.
"Everything went smoothly with the Goblins and pray do tell me what exactly?" A voice came from behind the pair.
Both Hermione and Rabastan turned around to see Tom, Lucius (who was elegantly holding a sleepy Aurora) Sirius, Draco and Harry seated next to them with Bellatrix and Narcissa at the counter ordering tea.
"We had a run in with Mrs Weasley, nothing that I could not control. William handled the situation very well, he protected Hermione as his Mother attempted to send curses at us."
"We will speak later." Tom glowered before putting a smile on his face for Hermione.
"I bought you a book. I promised you one from Flourish and Blotts, however, this one is much more important." Tom informed her as he sat down with her.
"What is it, Father?"
"This book contains all our family history and magical secrets."
"Wow..." Hermione looked with awe at old tome in front of her, gently stroking the cover, before she had a chance to open the book Tom sent it back to the manor.
"You have plenty of time to look when we are at home. Now we must have tea." Tom smiled whilst pouring her a cup.
"I thought only male heirs received family grimoire?" Hermione asked remembering the cover of the book she had once had in front of her.
"Normally yes, however, you are my child also, I have already promised you that I will not treat Harrison any different to you and that I will never retreat back on this promise." Tom kissed her head lightly as he placed her cup in front of her.
"Tom, I will come by in a few hours to speak with you, William and I still have shopping to do, we bid you a good day." Rabastan and William both nodded their heads before leaving the tea room.
Once back home Bellatrix had already 'Accio' crafting equipment for a messy afternoon, Bella's favourite kind of play!
"Lucius, Narcissa, may we speak in the study?" Tom asked before heading there himself.
Narcissa looked to check that Bella would be able to manage the children who were now drawing pictures at the table, with one nod from her sister, she followed her Husband to his Study.
"Lucius, you remember when I spoke to you of your pure blood lineage?"
"Yes, I remember you told me of how we should marry Draco to a half-blood or Muggle-born, therefore we are awaiting marriage contracts once he is at Hogwarts."
"Yes, very good, I want to speak of Aurora." Tom handed Narcissa his terms of the Marriage Contract.
"You want her betrothed to Harrison?" Lucius guessed.
"Yes."
They both nodded whilst opening the scroll.
"Tom, am I speaking to you or am I speaking to my Lord?" Narcissa hesitantly asked.
"To me as Tom, this is a personal matter and I will not be overly offended if you say no."
Lucius moved to sit next to his wife as they read;
'I Tom Marvolo Riddle, hereby offer a betrothal contract on behalf of my Son and Heir; Harrison Riddle to Lord Lucius Malfoy on behalf of Aurora Malfoy.
Harrison will have until his 16th birthday to decide if he would like to pursue a courtship with Aurora and 18 to act on said courtship.
Aurora will have until her 16th birthday to decide if she would like to accept a courtship with Harrison.
Neither party can apply for a Divorce.
Neither party will commit adultery, this will be set in the runes.
Harrison will produce a family heirloom ring to Aurora if she accepts the courtship.
Harrison will have an engagement ring made for Aurora, alongside wedding bands.
I, Tom will pay for the honeymoon; 4 weeks of their choosing.
You, Lucius and Narcissa, will pay for the wedding.
I, Tom will gift the newly married couple a house, manor, castle once the couple are married. IF none are suitable, I will give them the money for a house, manor or castle.'
"Tom, we are not refusing, you are paying too much for this contract, allow us to offer more."
"No." Tom refused to elaborate.
"Why, may I ask?"
"You may, this is the contract Bellatrix signed to accept Hermione if Hermione will accept her also. I promised that I would not treat them differently and I will not."
"Thank you for this honour, I Lord Lucius Malfoy agree on behalf of myself and my wife." Lucius signed, creating a copy and handed the original back to Tom.
"I believe the two will make a fantastic couple."
"We do also." Narcissa nodded before excusing herself, she would speak with Bellatrix whilst Lucius and Tom shared a customary Fire Whiskey, as she left the men to celebrate, she heard Lucius ask if Tom had plans to inform Harrison of his betrothal, not wanting to eavesdrop she elegantly rushed back down their marble stairs.
"So, what did our Lord want?"Bella almost bounced at her Sister.
"We signed a betrothal contract for A and H." Narcissa whispered very quietly, smirking before seeing which Dragon Draco had drawn.
After Tea, William, Rabastan, Ginny and Luna had all floo'd in, Ginny and Luna were staying the evening, William had managed to persuade Molly that he and Ginny were at his flat with no visitors. Hermione wasted no time in asking Luna how she felt without a Mother whilst a lot of other people had one. Luna had fairly replied that she and her Father get by just fine, as much as she missed her mother, everything happened for a reason. Hermione just nodded, not really feeling much sense had come from the conversation, nevertheless, she still liked Luna.
Rabastan had left William downstairs before he sought out Tom's study, as he walked into the naturally dark room, he spotted Tom pouring two tumblers of FireWhiskey.
"Good Evening Rabastan."
"Good Evening Tom."
"How can I help you?"
"William and I, we were wondering if by any chance you could ordain our ceremony? I have read we do not need the Minister to read our bands with us as long as a minister representative from the marriage department is available."
"Such an honour, yes, I think I would quite like that, thank you. Do you have any official in mind?"
"Well, actually, Lucius should hear in the next few weeks whether he is Minister or not, therefore we will ask him when he is elected, if not we shall ask for an unspeakable."
"I think that would be a fantastic idea Rabastan. How goes William's curse training in Gringotts?"
"He is bound by oath to not speak of much but he is thoroughly enjoying the hard work at hand. He says that Ragnok likes him."
"He is good with the work?"
"I would say so yes."
"What happened in Diagon Alley this morning?"
"Mrs Weasley confronted William and tried throwing a curse my way to which I obviously blocked. she took one look at Hermione and ran. I believe she realised whom she was."
"I hope she doesn't become a problem or we will have to dispose of her!" Tom spoke pouring himself another FireWhiskey.
