A Lioness, A Lion And Two Snakes

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. That all belongs to J.K. Rowling.

'Three husbands?' Hermione growled as she entered Minister for Magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt's office. 'You told me we might have two with this new marriage law but why do I have three?'

'Well, these three matched perfectly to you.' Kings spoke as he reread Hermione's papers. 'Wow, I thought you would have complained about the two snakes.' Kingsley smirked.

''What? Wait… the snakes…'

'Yea, I thought you hated them?' Kings grinned.

'Um, I was paired with Theo in class, he's nice. Draco has grown up since the war. Can I pass on one of them?'

'Well, do you really think anyone of them would do well with someone they don't match to?'

'But Harry and Ginny?' Hermione whined.

'I'm sorry but I don't see them being a great match. Harry wants to relax. Ginny loves the limelight.'

'Will I still need two children per husband?'

'Well, you do have twelve years.'

'Are you trying to kill us? That's one every other year.'

'They have figured out that most of the ladies that are left are muggle born or halfblood and should be able to handle it.'

'Kings…'

'Hey just think you can now pay for anything you want to champion from here on out. You have the three richest men, to back your ideas… house elves, werewolves, centaurs and the one I think you will have the most fun with muggle studies, starting a program for new students. You and Harry could teach classes at Hogwarts?' Kings smiled. 'But if you really want to give one up let me know.'

'Good, can I call them in? And I'll let them decide. Expecto Patronum' as her otter appeared. I need you to go to Harry, Draco and Theo.' the otter nodded. 'Minister's office now.' The otter split into three and left the room. 'So, who would they match to?'

'Well really they could choose anyone as all of them rate way above them.' There was a knock on the door.

'You called for us?' Harry asked as Draco and Theo followed him into the office.

'Yes, we have a small situation, and you get to make the final decision. With this new marriage law each witch will need to marry two wizards. And you three scored the highest and the only witch that scored higher…'

'Hermione Granger.' Draco smirked.

'Yes, but the problem is… who does she marry? There is going to be one lucky witch that will get three husbands and you three are the best match to her. So, one of you three can have your choice of witches.' as Kings looked between the three guys. 'Harry you can if you want go to Ginny her other two husbands are…' as he looked down. 'Cormack McLaggen and Michael Corner.' Harry cringed.

'Um, no thank you. I've been looking for an out and I just found it.' Harry smiled at Hermione. 'I have always had a crush on her so if she will have me, I'm staying.' Harry blushed.

'Draco who would be your choice?' Kings asked.

'Um, Granger. I can't deal with the bints I went to school with.' Draco grinned.

'Ok, Theo, do you have an idea?'

'Well, I too like Hermione, we work well together in potion classes. Draco and I get along and I think Harry and Draco can put their differences aside and we can all be good husbands to her.' All three wizards nodded.

'Good' that is what I was hoping you would say. I'm hoping you three will back her endeavors, I know she complains that muggle children are dumped into our world with no insight. Maybe you three can help set up classes for them and maybe Harry and Hermione can get a proper muggle studies class set up?' Kings smiled.

'Yea, I agree getting dumped into the magic world is very scary. So, yea we can do that.' Harry said.

'Good I think you two would make fantastic teachers. And you two with your background in fund raising might be able to help Hermione raise monies to help the families that might be struggling with tuition and school supplies?'

'Of course, mother would love to have a purpose in life. She will have fun setting that up.' Draco smiled. 'Miya what is Weasel going to say?'

'Oh, I've been so worried I totally forgot about him. Kings who is his match?'

'Well let's see…' as he flipped thru papers. 'Ah here it is… Ron Weasley is matched to Marietta Edgecombe and Gregory Goyle.'

'Oh, merlins, I want to be there when he finds that out.' Draco grinned. 'Doesn't he hate Marietta?

'Yea, ever since she told Umbitch about the Dumbledore's Army.' Harry spoke.

'And even after we told him Umbitch used Veritaserum. He still hates her.' Hermione added.

'She used Veritaserum on students?' Kings asked.

'Yes, and she did this.' as Harry showed the back of his hand.

'I must not tell lies.' Kings read out loud. 'What did she use? And how many students?'

'A blood quill, and quite a few students.'

'Well, I will set up an investigation into that. But back to this… Hermione are you ok with marring three wizards?'

'Well as long as they are ok living together.' getting nods from them. 'I guess we will come up with some sort of plan.'

'Um… Miya we will need to seal the betrothal with kisses so no one can contest this.' Theo confessed.

'Theo, are you sure?' Hermione asked.

'Yes, there is no one else I would want to marry.' As he leaned down to kiss her, she turned to Draco.

'Are you sure? You don't want Pansy or Astoria?'

'Merlins no, I have had a crush on you since you punched me.' Draco blushed.

'I remember that.' Theo giggled. 'So, you will be on your best behavior then?' Theo grinned.

'Yea ferret, I can punch you again if need be.' Hermione smiled. 'Or...' She mumbled something and the next thing the room saw was Draco shrinking down to his notorious white ferret. He raced around the room and then raced up Hermione's leg to her shoulder. Everybody laughed. 'Aw, look at this cutie.' As she kissed the top of his head and mumbled the counter curse.

'Oi, abused husband and we haven't taken our vows yet.' Draco smiled.

'I kind of like having a pet ferret running around the house.' Theo smiled.

'Oi witch I deserve a kiss for that.' As Draco leaned in for his kiss, she blushed and then turned to Harry.

'Ginny?' Harry shook his head.

'Do you think it would really work out?'

'No, but you do know this will not go down well. Ron will be pissed. Molly will lose her shite.' Hermione grimaced.

'Why will Molly lose her shite?' Draco asked.

'Well, the loss of grandkids.' Hermione huffed.

'But if you marry us, you might be having how many grandkids?' Draco's eyebrow went up.

'Well with Molly she won't think of that just the loss of all the monies in our accounts.'

'So, they are money hungry bints?' Draco asked.

'Kind of… but just Ginny, Ron and Molly the rest of them are sweethearts, they won't take handouts but if we were married then it would be our home too and we could help fix things up, kind of thinking.'

'That's sad.' Draco frowned.

'Yea, it is, and she will say something she can't take back and will lose us completely.' Harry said with a frown. 'Enough of that… we are about to start a new life with or without the Weasleys.' as he too leaned in for his kiss.

'Ok this betrothal has been sealed. You now just have to plan the wedding. The notices went out this morning so be prepared.' Kings said as he shuffled the papers in his hands.

'Um Kings are you in the office for the rest of the day?' Harry asked.

'Why?' Kings said looking confused.

'Well as soon as Molly sees the matches she will be in here, demanding you change them.' Harry grinned and Hermione was nodding over his shoulder.

'I guess I could work from home today.'

'Yea, that might be a good idea.' Hermione smiled. 'We have a wedding to plan so will see you later.' Hermione said as she ushered the guys out of the office. 'Hey, got a question for you guys.' They all nodded. 'Why was there no argument from you three?' she said as she ushered them into an unused office.

'Well, Kings sent us all notes earlier this morning, to give us a heads up.' Draco said.

'I sent out a note to meet up and get things sorted.' Harry said.

'We all decided you were the best choice, and we could put our differences aside and get along for you.' Theo spoke. 'Harry said muggle firemen have a three day schedule, so we should be able to do the same.'

'Ok, so when do we get married? And where do we live?' Hermione asked them.

'Well as to when that is up to you, you are my only family so…' Harry shrugged. 'As to where we want to live… I don't think Grimmauld Place is …'

'I am on the same fence I have no family left and Nott manor will need remodeling to house us.' Theo added.

'Well, I'm fine with a small wedding whenever you want, and I will offer up the manor. If you can stand to live there, mother has totally remodeled the whole house.'

'But what about your mother? I don't want to intrude.' Hermione pleaded.

'Oh, mother has already moved into the dower house.'

'Is that ok with you two?' Both Harry and Theo nodded. 'Ok we will live at the manor. Draco, do you think your mother will be mad with me if I plan a small wedding?'

'No, it is our wedding we can have whatever we want.' Draco pulled Hermione into a hug. 'Mother will be happy we have the smartest witch of her time in the Malfoy line.'

'Yea but your father will be rolling in his grave you are marrying a mudblood.' Hermione grimaced.

'Oh well, I'm happy and that is the only thing that matters.' Draco grinned.

'Well let's get out of here before we get mauled by Molly. Do you think your mother will help me get everything sorted?' getting a nod from Draco.

'Crap.' Harry growled as they spotted the Weasley's coming towards them.

'Oh, good you're here, we are going up to see Kings and get this fixed. We know you and Ron should be matched and Harry dear you and Ginny…' Molly simpered.

'Um, Mrs. Weasley.' Molly froze, Hermione never called her Mrs. Weasley. 'Kings can't change it up. The matches were done with a matching charm, so everyone is evenly matched. Don't you want Ginny and Ron to be happy?' Molly looked between the three men beside her. Harry, Draco and Theo are my intendeds. Ron and I did not match.'

'But Hermione you were meant for Ron not them.' Looking over to Draco and Theo. 'They are death eaters.' she whispered.

'No, ma'am I was never a death eater.' as Theo pulled up his shirt sleeve. 'And I promise to take good care of our Hermione.'

'Molly, Draco apologized to me and Harry. And you know he was forced to join by his father.'

'Well, I just don't like it and they will never be invited to the burrow, I just don't feel comfortable with them around.' Molly stood tall.

'Are you sure you want to turn your back on Hermione and Harry because of us?' Molly nodded at Draco. 'Well, that is your choice but just know you have just made the biggest mistake.' Molly snapped her head up to look at Draco. 'By Hermione marring us you would have had six possible grandchildren to spoil.' Molly slumped a little. 'And for my own piece of mind I would have paid to have repairs done to the house for the safety of our kids. But seeing as you have cut them off… I will save thousands of galleons.' Molly really slumped. 'Thank you, Have a good day. Are you guys ready to go home?' They all nodded.

'I'm sorry…' Molly almost whispered.

'Yea me too, you have been like a mother to me.' Harry spoke. 'I want Ginny to be happy and have the perfect matches for her, she still wants to party. I just want to fade into a quiet life and this is my perfect chance.' Harry said as he turned to the rest of his group.

'Goodbye.' Hermione said and grabbed Draco and Theo's hands and walked out of the ministry.