L'amour Toujour
C21: Separated Again
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters.
The final weeks of the holiday went far too quickly for everyone in the Manor, and on the first of September Hermione, Luna and Draco once again boarded the Hogwarts Express, being seen off by Narcissa, Andromeda, Fleur and Gabrielle, since Bellatrix and Pandora still couldn't be seen in public and Dora had to sort out an emergency at one of the stores.
Both Fleur and Gabrielle had been very reluctant to let their mates go this morning and of course Bellatrix and Pandora were also less than pleased to let their daughters go back to Hogwarts, despite knowing that they had to if they wanted to ensure the plan could go forward.
It had been a very teary goodbye at the Manor and possibly even more so on the platform, where Fleur had spent nearly ten minutes kissing and hugging her mate, both witches promising to write to each other every night, which was exactly the same Luna promised Gabrielle as they were in a very similar situation to their sisters.
The moment the train took off from the station Luna cuddled up to her sister, since they had agreed with Draco that at school they wouldn't change how they interacted, as to not make anyone suspicious, even though it was already widely known that they were related.
They knew that it would only be a matter of time before Ginny would join them, since they knew ever since Hermione's lineage was made public the youngest Weasley had less and less tolerance for her brother and his best friend.
"It feels so weird not having Fleur and Gabi here after so long by their sides, doesn't it 'Mione?" Luna asked softly as she got comfortable in her sister's lap.
Hermione nodded at her sister. "It is, and while it doesn't hurt as much as it did last year after Christmas, it's going to take a bit of getting used to not waking up next to her for a few months, although I know you are a very good substitute for my mate."
Luna smiled at that. "We should probably watch that until we're safe in our room again, because I doubt either of us would react well to people talking about us in that manner, especially two certain idiots."
"I presume you are talking about my brother and the Whiner-who-Lived here?" Ginny asked with a broad grin as she poked her head around the corner of their compartment.
The two girls smiled brightly and stood to give the redhead a big hug, having missed their best friend tremendously over the course of the summer. "Hey Gin, it's good to see you again, and yes, we were talking about your brother and Potter just now." Hermione said softly as not to be overheard, while at the same time she warded their cabin.
Ginny's eyes widened a little when she saw Hermione's wand. "Did you get a new wand Hermione?"
"I did, my old wand didn't feel right anymore, which given everything we've discovered over the summer makes a lot of sense, but before we can tell you, we need you to promise us to only talk to us about this and only when we're in private." Hermione said softly.
Ginny smiled at them. "Of course I'll keep it to myself. You two are my best friends and have been there for me ever since first year, there is no chance in hell that I would ever choose the Order over you two, no matter what you choose to do."
The two girls smiled at her as they retook their seats. "You know of course that Luna and I are full sisters, and with everything we've discovered over the last months we have come to realize that we are far more than that too, but I'm getting ahead of myself. When we came home our mothers were there, alive and well, and as you can imagine, it was quite the emotional reunion." Hermione said with a soft smile as she thought back to the reunion with her mothers.
"They also taught us so much, not just about them and their lives, but also about the truth of our births and exactly why we are so close. We won't bore you with all the details, but what it boils down to is that our mothers gave a small part of their souls when they did the ritual to conceive us, which makes us mirror images of them. Our souls are almost similarly connected as theirs, making us soul mates of a different sort. Soul sisters, one could call it." Luna said with a soft smile.
Ginny's eyes widened at that. "Wow, that was certainly something I did not expect to hear today. I'm glad you two have finally found the answers you were looking for."
"We found everything we could ever want to know and then some. Having our mother explain everything instantly made everything click into place, like everything they told us were pieces of a puzzle that fell into place the moment we were in their arms for the first time. I've honestly never felt like that before, and the fact that Fleur was with us for most of the holiday helped a lot too of course." Hermione said with a soft smile.
Ginny grinned at that. "I was wondering if you would see your lady love at some point during the holiday, given that you haven't been able to stop talking about her for the entirety of last semester."
Luna smiled at the redhead. "She's not the only one Gin. Like Hermione, I have also found my mate this holiday, very unsurprisingly in Fleur's sister."
"I knew there was something more going on between you and her. I distinctly remember you two making eyes at each other for the majority of the time that they were here." Ginny said as her grin broadened.
Hermione and Luna smiled at that. "That is far from the only major thing that happened, because besides getting a new wand, getting to know our mothers and spending almost two months with our mates, we also learned a lot of new things, most of which we will never learn at school and will definitely save our lives in the coming War, because make no mistake Gin, war is coming."
"I know, thanks to Fred and George I've heard most of what was discussed at the Order meetings, and I know they are going to push for things now, because they feel that the Death Eaters are vulnerable, although I doubt they have any actual information on what they are doing, because I'm sure everything that they know is not true." Ginny said softly.
The sisters nodded at that. "It probably isn't, and we'll fill you in on what we know, if you still want to help us."
"Of course I do, even before you found out everything I promised that I would be always by your side, and that hasn't changed in the slightest, nor will it ever change." Ginny said with a soft smile.
"Then we'll talk this weekend, after breakfast in the library. We'll ask Draco to come too, because like us he'll be an integral part of getting things ready."
The redhead nodded as they steered the conversation to safer topics, mostly centered around each other's holiday activities.
…
When the two sisters were back in their shared bedroom after dinner and had unpacked their things, they were both dead of her feet, and since their Housemates had been expectedly rude to them again, the first thing they did was cuddle up together, as usual without a stitch of clothing on their bodies.
"I'd say dinner and the welcome speech went as expected. All propaganda and falsehoods." Hermione said softly as she pulled her sister into her arms.
Luna smiled and cuddled into the brunette. "It was actually quite funny now that we have a broader understanding of the truth. I am also quite sure that I heard a sense of desperation in his tone."
Hermione smiled and pressed a kiss to the back of her sister's neck. "Among other things. I'm looking forward to setting our plans into motion."
Luna grinned and turned around so she could kiss her sister. "So am I, it's just a shame we can't see the look on his face until things start to go down."
Hermione smiled at her. "By that time it'll be far too late for him to know what we are planning and probably at that time his life will be over as well. Mama and I will make sure of that."
The blonde smiled and nuzzled her nose in Hermione's neck. "I know you will, and I'm not going to lie, I can't help but get turned on just a little by the prospect of you and Mama ending his life."
"I can feel that Lu and I admit having you this close again is making me quite horny too. It's been far too long since we've had the time to do this." Hermione said softly before kissing her sister softly.
Luna moaned softly as she wrapped her arms around her sister. "It has been too long and I've really missed it, even though I know you wish I was Fleur and I wish you were Gabi."
"We promised them both to take care of each other if the need arose, and we both knew that tonight would be one of those nights where we both would need that reassurance, especially since it has been so long since we've shared this together. So what are you in the mood for tonight?" Hermione asked softly.
Luna smiled at her sister. "I'm very much in the mood for something completely unlike us. I need you to do something to me that you've never done to me before."
Hermione grinned at her. "I anticipated something like this and that is why I took the liberty of bringing along a few things that might fulfill that particular wish."
Luna's smile brightened. "Really now, and since when did my sister become so well versed in the use of toys? Have you been holding out on me 'Mione?" The blonde asked mischievously.
Hermione smiled and kissed her as she flicked her wand to summon the box with toys from her trunk. "I wouldn't say that I am well versed in their use, I've used a toy a whopping total of once. I just had a feeling that you would want to try this at some point, so I'd call it thinking ahead."
Luna smiled at her sister as she opened up the box and selected a toy for them to use, because apparently her sister had packed quite a colorful selection, both figuratively and very literally. "Very nice selection I must say sister. I can't even choose one."
Hermione smiled at her. "I could pick one if you want to, but wouldn't you want Gabrielle to be the one to take your virginity?"
"She already did 'Mione. That's why I want to do this with you. Fleur gave her a couple of toys that we made very generous use of." Luna said sweetly.
Hermione nodded and took out a dark blue one that was just a little bit smaller than the one that Fleur had used on her, and she couldn't help but smile at how hungrily Luna was eyeing the thing. "I see you approve of my choice for tonight?"
Luna only nodded at her as Hermione flicked her wand to strap herself in. "It looks so big. Did Fleur use that on you the first time?"
Hermione shook her head at that. "She used the red one when she claimed me as her mate, and I claimed her as mine. I can honestly say it was one of the most magical moments of my life, but that is something we'll talk about later, because right now my priority is my sweet baby sister."
Luna smiled sweetly at her sister as she pulled the brunette down into a kiss, while at the same time Hermione slipped two fingers into the blonde, wanting her as wet as possible before she would make love to her sister. "Be gentle with me sister. This will be a bit new for me too."
Hermione smiled sweetly and kissed her sister softly. "Of course I will be gentle. The last thing I want is to hurt you, nor would I ever forgive myself if I did."
"I know you could never hurt me, I'm honestly just a little bit nervous, that is quite big and I am only little." Luna said shyly.
Hermione smiled at that. "You are not little, you are petite. There is a very distinct difference between those two."
Luna just smiled and moaned as Hermione removed her fingers and replaced them with the strap-on, and she felt how her sister purposely moved slowly as not to hurt her. "You can move a bit more 'Mione. I don't think I can get wetter than I already am."
Hermione smiled and leaned down to kiss her. "I can feel that. I was merely easing it in so I wouldn't hurt you." She said softly as she started picking up her pace a little bit.
It didn't take long for both of them to lose themselves in the pleasure they were both receiving, because Hermione had ensured to enchant all of her toys in similar fashion to the one Fleur had used on her.
Luna on her turn couldn't stop moaning, both from being stretched more than she had been before and because it was Hermione who was willing to do this with her, and she just couldn't help but wrap her arms around her sister's neck as she pulled the brunette flush against her body, urging her to push deeper into her as she kissed her sister with all of the love she could muster.
"I never realized how gorgeous you are when you're truly enjoying yourself." Hermione said softly as she settled into a rhythm.
Luna smiled at her. "So are you 'Mione. I could watch your face in pleasure for the rest of my life and never get bored."
Hermione smiled sweetly and kissed the blonde softly as they made love together until they both fell asleep in each other's arms.
…
Not having their daughters at home was already driving them both insane with both worry and loneliness, despite the fact that they hadn't left each other's side for two days. "Why does this hurt so much Bella?" Pandora asked softly as they sat in her greenhouse, both of them as naked as the day they were born.
"Because we shared everything with them for nearly two months and it was so hard to say goodbye to them when we needed to. We have to remind ourselves that they will do everything to keep each other safe, and that we did everything in our power to prepare them for their assignments." Bellatrix said softly as she pulled her wife closer.
Pandora smiled softly at that, although the tears wouldn't stop flowing. "I know, it just hurts knowing that they are so far away, which given everything feels so weird to say."
Bellatrix smiled and pressed a soft kiss to the blonde's neck. "That was because the choice was taken away from us and we couldn't do anything to prevent it. Now that we've been able to get to know them and spend so much time with them, it's harder to let them go back because of what they share with us, and no matter how much we've prepared for it, we knew that this was going to hurt."
"I know love, I just didn't realize exactly how much it was going to hurt. I can barely think straight." Pandora said softly.
"I have an idea that might work love. Remember how the girls promised their mates that they would take care of each other if it got too much? We could do something similar to that. It has been a while since we really took the time to be together without distractions, and this distraction is something we sorely need right now." Bellatrix said with a loving smile.
Pandora smiled and turned around in her lover's arms. "You are very good at distracting me, my Star. Always have been too, and it has been far too long since we did it here. My plants seem to react better whenever we fill this room with our love."
Bellatrix grinned and gently laid her love down. "Then we will do exactly that, because you know how much I love doing things when it serves more than just one purpose."
Pandora smiled and moaned softly as Bellatrix kissed her. "We don't have much time though. It's almost time for Gabrielle's Herbology lessons."
"Then maybe we should wait until tonight when we can truly take our time with each other, because we both know that Luna would expect us to give her mate the best education possible, and would definitely hear about it if Gabrielle caught us loving each other." Bellatrix said softly.
"Since I have a feeling that they talk more often than just in the evenings, I would agree with that, so how about we get dressed and get ready for her arrival. I'm pretty sure that she isn't as comfortable with our preferred lifestyle just yet." Pandora said softly before kissing her wife.
"I think we are underestimating our young future daughter-in-law. She didn't seem to have any issues when we did our latest ritual." Bellatrix said with a soft smile.
Pandora smiled at that. "Perhaps that was because Luna was here too, but we can always ask her how she feels about it, and speaking of her lessons, shouldn't you be preparing a Defense Against the Dark Arts class?"
Bellatrix pouted a little at that. "But I'm so comfy. You know I can't resist the allure of having you in my arms."
"I know my love and you know the same is true for me being in your arms, but we made a promise to our daughters that we would ensure that she would continue to get a proper education." Pandora said softly.
"I know, I'm just teasing a little. It has been a while since I had been able to do that. I'll go and prepare my classroom before Cissa comes to find me." Bellatrix said sweetly.
Pandora smiled at her as they stood. "I think your sister knows where we are love, and I think that she also knows that when you voluntarily come here she shouldn't disturb us, nor would she want to."
Bellatrix smiled and kissed her softly as she summoned her clothes. "You're probably right of course, as much as Cissa and I tease each other, I know she always knows exactly how I am feeling, I would almost dare say that she knows that better than even you."
Pandora smiled sweetly and kissed the raven-haired witch. "That's because you and Narcissa share something very similar to Hermione and Luna. Soulmates of a different kind one would say."
Bellatrix smiled and nodded at that. "You might be right in that. It definitely explains why those nights with Cissy were so special."
"They could be again, my Star. We would only need to ask I reckon." Pandora said with a soft smile.
Again Bellatrix nodded at that as they got dressed. "We'll see if she's in the mood for some fun tonight. If you want that of course. I would hate to assume."
Pandora only smiled and kissed the raven-haired witch softly. "I wouldn't have suggested it if I wasn't craving it myself love, plus I think Narcissa could use a night of loving, and she deserves it too, so we can say a proper thank you for taking care of our girls."
Bellatrix smiled at that. "Then we will ask her after dinner. I'm sure she would love to join us, but in favor of us not stalling any longer, I'll make my way to the roof so you can prepare in peace."
Pandora smiled at her lover as the raven-haired witch took her leave while Pandora made her way deeper into her greenhouse so she could fetch a few things for today's lessons, which would be coinciding well with the lessons Narcissa would give the girl later today, after her practical lessons.
…
After a long day at work, Fleur was glad that she was back home with her sister and future mothers-in-law, who had gone above and beyond to make her feel a part of the family, more so than she ever would've thought she would.
Pandora especially had been a breath of fresh air after dealing with her mother for so long, since Apoline hadn't even sent as much as a letter all summer, presumably because she still felt slighted by her and Gabrielle and would probably remain so for quite a while.
Fleur also hadn't realized how much she had missed being able to come home to people that cared about her, and it had certainly had an effect on the quality of her work, since the quality of her potions had increased almost dramatically, and because of that her business was flourishing.
To further ensure her store's safety in the coming war, Dora had offered to bring it under the care of the family's portfolio, which she after discussing it with Hermione, she readily agreed to. Not that she thought Hermione would've said no to it, but rather because she wanted to show her mate that she valued her opinion and to show that she was Fleur's equal in everything.
As she stepped out of the Floo in what had truly become her home over the last months, she couldn't help but giggle at the sight of her sister working diligently on her homework under the supervision of Andromeda, while Bellatrix and Pandora were cuddled up on the couch.
"Welcome home Fleur, I trust you had a good day at work?" Pandora asked with her usual dreamy smile.
She smiled and nodded. "Very much so, it was pretty busy with customers, so the day went very quickly. I barely had time to have lunch today. I did bring the seeds you asked for."
Pandora smiled at the blonde. "Thank you sweetie. These will be a very good addition to my greenhouse, and I think you'll be happy to know that your sister appears to have quite the green thumb herself. I've rarely seen someone be so at peace in a greenhouse."
Fleur smiled at her. "That is not really a surprise if I'm honest. It's almost impossible to not be at peace around you, especially if you use the same techniques when you showed me and Hermione your sanctuary."
"I did, and I should have realized that it almost comes natural to Veela to do things naked. It certainly helped our lessons today. Bella and I were a bit worried we might've been pushing you two in directions you wouldn't approve of." Pandora said kindly.
Fleur laughed lightly at that. "If anything Gabi has always been a bit of an exhibitionist, when she was younger it was almost impossible to keep clothes on her for any length of time, and according to my mother I was exactly the same when I was that age. We were honestly more surprised that you and Bellatrix were such proponents of such a lifestyle then us being opposed to it. I will fully admit that it has been very freeing."
Both Bellatrix and Pandora smiled at that. "We thought exactly the same when we discovered how much more could get done when we didn't have the constraints of clothes, and of course being able to shock my sisters has always been a positive in my book." Bellatrix said with a smile, mostly directed at her sister.
"Everything you do has a shock factor Bella, not just the things you let us be witness to." Andromeda said with a soft smile as she and Gabrielle joined them, the young blonde wasting little time in cuddling up to her big sister.
Bellatrix only shrugged and smiled at her sister. "So ma petite? How did your lessons go today?" Fleur asked softly.
Gabrielle smiled at her. "They went great, Bellatrix and Pandora are great teachers and I am thoroughly enjoying Potion lessons with Narcissa, since she is almost as much of a perfectionist as you are, which in a Potions Master is not a bad trait."
Fleur smiled at that. "That is good to hear, and I am not surprised that Narcissa is such a strict teacher, since I noticed that her passion for potions rivals mine in many ways, but I am glad you are enjoying your lessons. It will certainly aid you going forward."
Gabrielle nodded and smiled at that. "I know, which is part of the reason I want to do well. I know very well that my role in the coming war will mostly be behind the scenes, and as much as I would like to be at Luna's side, I know what my strengths are and they are not suited for the front line."
"It takes a lot of courage to admit that, and I am sure that you will do amazing, and if I am very honest, it sets my mind at ease too. No sister wants to put their sibling in danger, and I am sure Hermione feels the same about Luna." Fleur said softly.
"We know she does, but it is something we will discuss when they are here for Christmas. We have the assurance that nothing major will happen until that time, besides the attempts on Dumbledore's life by your mates. I'm pretty sure that they are already planning a couple of those." Bellatrix said softly.
The sisters nodded at her as Narcissa called them all into the dining room for dinner. "Knowing them they probably are planning something devious already which I am sure will in no way be traced back to them. They are a lot like their mother's after all." Fleur said kindly.
Bellatrix almost preened at the compliment, much to the amusement of her wife. "Don't get too big a head, my love. Otherwise I'd have to share a bedroom with your ego again, and you know how that'll turn out." Pandora said with a wink.
Bellatrix blushed a little at that. "Hush dear, what will our future daughter-in-laws think."
Pandora grinned at that. "I'm sure they are used to something love. We shouldn't pretend that our daughters are still innocent."
Both Fleur and Gabrielle blushed a little at that as they took a seat at the table, where Narcissa gave her sister and Pandora a slight glare, but said nothing as they ate their dinner quietly, although she did keep an eye on them.
…
All week classes had dragged on for both Hermione and Luna, and they were both never more glad that it was the weekend. The first two weeks were always a bit of a drag because of the fact that they had to get back into a rhythm, but having felt eyes on them the entire week had not been good for their mental stability.
Hermione especially had felt both the eyes of both Potter and Ronald on her for the majority of the week, both of them being outright hostile to her whenever they had been forced to interact in class, since Dumbledore in his infinite stupidity had decided that sixth year Ravenclaws would take Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Herbology and Charms with Gryffindor instead of Hufflepuff, which she was sure was because of his need to keep an eye on her because of who her mothers were.
Luna felt for her sister and had tried everything to keep her sister's temper in check, but it all felt in vain as she felt that her sister was near her breaking point.
Thankfully it was also the first Hogsmeade weekend and she had written to Fleur if she and Gabrielle could meet them in the Three Broomsticks so Fleur could try and settle her mate's mind a little, which the two witches thankfully were more than willing to do.
She was also very glad that their talk with Ginny had gone exceptionally well and had accepted everything that they told her, and in turn they had answered all of her questions truthfully. Ginny now knew of their true heritage and who their mothers were, which instead of judging them for it, the redhead thought it was awesome and that she couldn't wait to meet them.
This had led Luna to writing Narcissa about extending the redhead an invitation for the Ball this year, explaining everything they had shared with her and that she in return had promised them her help and allegiance.
Right now though she was still cuddled comfortably close to her sister, thoroughly enjoying the way Hermione was caressing her stomach. "Good morning sister. Are you feeling a bit better?" She asked softly.
Hermione smiled and pressed a kiss to her neck. "After writing to Fleur last night and having you close helped a lot, but I'm sure that at some point in the coming week either of those two idiots is going to feel what it is like to be at the bad end of my wand."
Luna smiled and turned to kiss her sister softly. "While that would be amusing to see, it would only put more attention on us that we don't need just yet. I however have an idea that I know you will love, if you are willing to accompany me to Hogsmeade today."
"But it's so warm and comfy here Lu. I don't want to get up." Hermione said with a whine that made the blonde think of their Mama when she didn't want to do something, so she didn't have any qualms about utilizing a tactic Pandora had taught her to get her sister going.
She rolled her sister to her back and pinned her arms above her head with one arm, while she gave the brunette's nipple a pinch. "I promise that you will love my surprise 'Mione, unless you would rather be at my mercy for once, and I promise that Mummy taught me exactly how to get your cute butt in gear."
Hermione narrowed her eyes at her sister as she tried to squirm free, but found herself unsuccessful. "And what exactly would this surprise be?"
"I can't tell you of course, because that would be ruining said surprise. Don't you trust me?" Luna asked softly.
Hermione smiled at her sister. "Of course I do. It's just that I don't want to get up now because I'm too comfortable."
Luna just smiled and kissed her softly as they got out of bed and got dressed, deciding to forego breakfast and instead eat in Hogsmeade.
Since it was halfway through September, the weather was still pleasant enough for a stroll to the village, instead of the hurried pace they would set in winter.
Luna noticed that her sister was still a bit wary, although it lessened the closer they got to the village. "Relax 'Mione. I would never do something like this if I didn't have a good reason. I promise that you'll thank me later."
Hermione only smiled at her as they walked into the Three Broomsticks, both of them spotting two familiar heads of pale blonde hair sitting in one of the booths. "You were right, I will definitely thank you later." She said as she pressed a for their standards chaste kiss to her sister's cheek before they hurried to the booth that seated their mates.
Fleur almost literally caught Hermione in her arms as the brunette jumped and kissed her. "I don't know how you knew, but I think I was never more glad to see you than just now."
The blonde smiled and kissed her again. "That was my intention love. Your sister told my sister to inform me of your mental state, and a visit was the best thing we could come up with on such short notice, so would you like to join me on a stroll through the village after breakfast?"
Hermione nodded and kissed her as she slid into the booth next to her girlfriend, after which the four witches ordered a scrumptious breakfast, and after breakfast the two couples split up, agreeing on meeting up here before it was time for Hermione and Luna to go back to Hogwarts.