True Allegiances

By: Jessarie

A/N: This is the final chapter! I want to say a humongous thank you to everyone who stuck with me throughout this story. To all my amazing reviewers, "You guys rock!" Happy Reading!

Epilogue: To The Future

"I can't believe this." Harry said sad. "You got married without me?" he asked. Sirius and Severus were sitting before him looking quite uncomfortable. "Harry, it is nothing against you, we just wanted it to be the two of us and it took a while, but we found the perfect ceremony." Sirius responded. "I understand, but I don't like it." Harry said. "Well, we are the Snape-Black's now." Severus began. "We were wondering if you would let us adopt you, back?" he asked. Moments later two stunned me had an arm full of Harry.

Later that day, after Harry, Severus, and Sirius all signed the parchment. Draco and Hermione signed as witnesses. Lucius signed the Minister's signature with a flourish before the page disappeared with a pop and puff of smoke. Harry smiled hugging his fathers who were truly his once more.

The robe was different to say the least. All in a pearly white. Tom had laughed when Hermione had told them, but Harry had only smiled. White skin tight trousers covered Harry's bottom half. He was wearing white slip on shoes similar to a ballet flat. His top half was covered in a sleeveless collared robe that had three large buttons holding it closed. The front of it stopped at the top of his pants while the back was long enough to trail the ground behind him. Tom was wearing the same thing except his were a dark blue and his robe didn't trail the ground. It stopped at around mid- calf.

No one had seen the grounds of Riddle Manor, where the wedding was to take place. A tent had been erected and anyone who wasn't supposed to enter was thrown back quite forcefully. Hermione had planned the entire wedding for them. She had been working on it for weeks prior to the event. "You ready Harry?" she asked stepping into his room. He nodded grinning up at her. His hair was loose about his shoulders and Hermione stroked a hand through it as she hugged him tight.

Tom's face was in absolute awe. He had been escorted to the wedding site by Lucius. Lanterns in white and blue lined the pathway into the tent. The flaps in the front had been pulled back. The tent had been transformed into an enchanting garden. Vines and flowers ran up the sides of the tent. A ministry official was standing by and smiled to Tom when she saw him. The ceiling was covered in lots of small glowing lights. It was beautiful. Taking his place Tom waited. Lucius and Severus stood to the side of him waiting as well. Both dressed in the same blue. Both were wearing a white button down shirt. A long blue open robe and blue trousers. The same slip on shoes in blue graced their feet.

A soft lilting music caught Tom's attention. He grinned. Harry was a vision in white. Sirius was holding his arm as his escort and Hermione trailed behind holding his flowing robe up off the ground. Sirius and Hermione wore a blue button down shirt and a white open robe with white trousers and the same slip on shoes in white. Hermione's were slightly different with her being female.

Harry smiled as his eyes locked onto Tom's. Hermione waved her wand and the tent became invisible while the glittery lights moved into the vines and flowers giving off a soft glow. The stars shown bright upon them. The Officiate stepped forward once Harry was in place. Hermione and Sirius moved off to the side. All the Leather Cuffs and some of the death eaters were present and sitting in chairs watching the proceedings.

"We have come together here in celebration of the joining together of Harry James Snape-Black and Tom Marvalo Riddle. Much wisdom concerning the joining together of two souls, has come our way through all paths of belief, and from many cultures. With each union, more knowledge is gained and more wisdom gathered. Though we are unable to give all this knowledge to these two, who stand before us, we can hope to leave with them the knowledge of love and its strengths and the anticipation of the wisdom that comes with time. The law of life is love unto all beings. Without love, life is nothing, without love, death has no redemption. Love is anterior to Life, posterior to Death, initial of Creation and the exponent of Earth. If we learn no more in life, let it be this." She said speaking slowly and calmly.

"This is a bond to be entered into only after considerable thought and reflection. As with any aspect of life, it has its cycles, its ups and its downs, its trials and its triumphs. With full understanding of this, Tom and Harry have come here today to be joined as one in bonding." The officiate said smiling. "Others would ask, at this time,who gives Harry as the younger party to his betrothed, but as Harry is not property to be bought and sold, given and taken, I ask simply if he comes of his own will and if he has his family's blessing." She paused once more before turning to Harry. "Harry, is it true that you come of your own free will and accord?"

"Yes, it is true." Harry answered. "With whom do you come and whose blessings accompany you?" she asked next. Sirius stepped forward and answered. "He comes with me, his father, and is accompanied by all of his family's blessings."

She nodded. "Please join hands with your betrothed and listen to that which I am about to say." the officiate said waiting for them to comply. "Above you are the stars, below you are the stones, as time doth pass, remember... Like a stone should your love be firm like a star should your love be constant. Let the powers of the mind and of the intellect guide you in your bond, let the strength of your wills bind you together, let the power of love and desire make you happy, and the strength of your dedication make you inseparable. Be close, but not too close. Possess one another, yet be understanding. Have patience with one another, for storms will come, but they will pass quickly. Be free in giving affection and warmth. Have no fear and let not the ways of the unenlightened give you unease, for magic is with you always."

"Tom, I have not the right to bind thee to Harry, only you have this right. If it be your wish, say so at this time and place your ring in his hand." The woman said turning to Tom.

"It is my wish." Tom responded and placed a golden band covered in runes into Harry's hand.

"Harry, if it be your wish for Tom to be bound to you, place the ring upon his finger." She said and Harry complied.

"Harry, I have not the right to bind thee to Tom only you have this right. If it be your wish, say so at this time and place your ring in his hand." She said repeating the process by turning towards Harry.

"It is my wish." Harry responded handing Tom the matching gold ring.

"Tom, if it be your wish for Harry to be bound to you, place the ring upon his finger." The officiate continued smiling as Tom complied.

"You both came here today with the vows you wished to recite to one another memorized. It is my understanding that these vows were agreed upon by both parties." The officiate began once more. "Tom, please turn Harry and give him your vows."

Harry looked up into the same red eyes he loved and noticed the emotion within them as Tom began speaking. "I, Tom Marvalo Riddle, Lord Riddle, in the name of the spirit of magic that resides within us all, by the life that courses within my blood and the love that resides within my heart, take thee, Harry James Snape-Black, Lord Potter to my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to be my chosen one. To desire thee and be desired by thee, to possess thee, and be possessed by thee, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of my love for thee. I promise to love thee wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond, where we shall meet, remember, and love again. I shall not seek to change thee in any way. I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and thy ways as I respect myself." he said a single tear falling.

"Harry, please give Tom your vows." The officiate said smiling softly at the pair.

Harry tears already running down his face. Took a deep breath. "I, Harry James Snape-Black, Lord Potter, in the name of the spirit of magic that resides within us all, by the life that courses within my blood, and the love that resides within my heart, take thee, Tom Marvalo Riddle, Lord Riddle, to my hand, my heart, and my spirit to be my chosen one. To desire and be desired by thee, to possess thee, and be possessed by thee, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of my love for thee. I promise to love thee wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond, where we shall meet, remember, and love again. I shall not seek to change thee in any way. I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and thy ways as I respect myself." he said between the tears. Tom reached forward slowly and wiped the wet cheeks of his beloved clearing the tears.

"By the power vested in me by The Ministry of Magic and Wizarding Britain, I now pronounce you bonded. May your love so endure that its flame remains a guiding light unto you. In the knowledge of this you may kiss to seal your bond." The Officiate finished, stepping back as Tom leaned forward. The kiss was not as passionate as the others they had shared, but all those in attendance could feel the emotion within it and knew for once Harry would be truly happy.

Later that night, as Tom made love to Harry once more Harry revealed his secret. Just as Tom was about to enter him, Harry spoke. "Gently, love. We don't want to hurt the baby." Red eyes locked onto his green widening in response. Tom froze. He saw the love and excitement in Harry's eyes and he knew they would be happy. Smiling he pushed forward slowly entering the man he loved as his hand strayed down to rub at the still flat belly. Harry was so happy. He knew then that his life was going to be amazing. He had finally discovered where his true allegiances lie.

A/N: The bonding ceremony was taken from a google search on pagan weddings and edited to suit my tastes. I am so sad it's over... although I am planning a few one shots set within this story as well as a sequel. :)