L'amour Toujour
C8: Teachable Moments
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters
A couple of days later, Hermione woke up to Luna's soft snores, which while nothing new in it's own right, the way Luna was curled around her certainly was, since the blonde was spooned into her back with her arms tightly wrapped around Hermione's waist.
It felt familiar to her and she couldn't help but smile at the situation, since she was sure that this would have been their normal had they been allowed to grow up together, and that would've probably included the hand her sister was currently groping her breast with.
"Lu, I know that we've become a lot closer ever since we discovered we are sisters, I'd rather have another blonde grope my breasts this early in the morning." Hermione said as she noticed Luna was waking up.
Luna nuzzled her nose in her sister's neck and moved her hand down to join her other one around the brunette's waist. "Sorry 'Mione. I was just finishing out my dream. I didn't mean to molest you."
Hermione smiled and turned around so she could place a kiss to her sister's forehead. "It's okay. I'm pretty sure this would've been a lot more common if we had grown up together. I'm not mad or anything, but I am curious about that dream now."
Luna smiled at her sister. "There isn't much to tell really. I dreamed about finding my own love, in Fleur's sister strangely enough."
"Honestly that isn't as weird as I think it is. From what I've noticed from the girl, she is not that much different from her sister, and neither are we. If you two are mated, I don't think it would surprise Fleur, and it certainly wouldn't surprise me." Hermione said softly.
Luna blushed a little as she cuddled almost impossibly closer to her sister. "I know, but it's just weird because Gabrielle is in France for the foreseeable future and I am pretty sure she has already forgotten about me."
Hermione smiled at her. "I highly doubt that Lu. You two were best friends last year and if you two are meant to be together you two will find a way. I'm sure that Gabrielle at some point will come to visit Fleur."
Luna smiled at that. "Thank you 'Mione. That makes me feel a lot better. I know my dreams have a penchant of coming true eventually, so I'm not really worried about it as much as I just miss her already."
"I can honestly say that I know the feeling Luna. I miss Fleur every day when we're at school, but I can't imagine what it must be like for you knowing that Gabrielle is in another country with no way of knowing what is going on." Hermione said softly.
Luna smiled at her sister. "We write to each other on occasion, but those letters are far and in between. Perhaps I should talk to Fleur about everything."
"I'm sure she'll be glad to tell you Lu. I am sure she has seen some signs in both of you and she'll want to help you figure things out." Hermione said softly.
Luna smiled and hugged the brunette tightly. "Thank you 'Mione. I'll do that before we go back to school, but right now I think we had a day in the library scheduled because I believe I promised that we would read through our family's book together."
Hermione smiled and nodded. "Then let's get dressed and show ourselves for breakfast, since we both do better research on a full stomach."
Luna nodded at her as they both got out of bed, with her making her way back to her own room to get dressed, leaving her sister to do the same.
Silently she was glad that Hermione hadn't freaked out at how close she had slept to her, since having extensive physical skinship in their family was very normal. Their mothers and aunts were prime examples of that, even though she knew only a little about that.
She was certain that once their mothers were home and they had the time to reconnect a little, what had happened this morning would probably become a lot more common, at least in some sort of way.
The last thing she wanted was to actually make her sister uncomfortable of course, which was part of the reason she had proposed this day for them to do some research in the library, so that they not only could read the family book together, but also that Hermione could read herself exactly how close knit their family was.
As she stepped back into her room and undressed herself, she couldn't help but smile. Her life became more complete by the day and she still was so glad that she had taken the chance to trust her gut and tell Hermione everything she believed her to be.
She took her time in selecting something to wear for today, since it had to be both comfortable and up to her aunt's standards, since those usually didn't slack after Christmas.
After selecting one of her more comfortable dresses and pulling it up, she made her way down for breakfast, not at all surprised to see her sister already at the table. "Good morning Luna, I trust you slept okay?" Narcissa asked with a kind smile.
She nodded and smiled at her aunt. "I did, I spent the night with Hermione and it was one of my better night's of sleep I've had in recent weeks.
Narcissa smiled at her as Luna sat down while Fleur pouted a little. "That is good to hear sweetie, I think you two are starting to feel what all women of Black blood feel at some point, because having good skinship between sisters is something as ingrained in our family as our magic is. It calms us and more importantly keeps the insanity of the eldest at bay."
Luna and Hermione both nodded at that. "We've noticed the same thing over the last few months and it is one of the reasons I suggested we read the Family Book together. It can tell the story better then I ever could." Luna said softly.
Hermione noticed the pout on her mate's face, and gave the older blonde's hands a squeeze. "I promise that it isn't necessarily about intimacy Fleur, it's just that Luna and I have been robbed of a decade of growing up together, because if we had I am sure that it wouldn't have been an issue now, it would have been more normal then."
Fleur nodded and pressed her lips to the brunette's knuckles. "I know cherí. It is just that my Veela is not 'appy about this. It is something I am still learning to control."
Hermione merely nodded and smiled at her. Spending most of breakfast ensuring her mate that Fleur was the only one for her and that they would talk about this later today.
…
When the two sisters walked into the library after breakfast, Luna led Hermione to what had become her own little nook in the massive space, something she had over the years made her own and enchanted for comfort and moderate privacy.
Hermione on her turn wasn't even surprised to see how cozy and comfortable it was. "So this is the famous spot you came to when Draco and Dora were being too loud?"
Luna nodded at that. "Yes, this is my own little sanctuary in the library. It's close to all of the interesting books and of course has an amazing view to the one part of aunt Cissa's garden that no one dares to mess with since that holds her roses, and those are absolutely sacred, which is why I love to sit here and look at them when I have the chance."
"I can see why. It is a gorgeous view, not to mention very soothing." Hermione said as they both took a seat.
"I always come here at least once during Christmas holiday, it helps me reset my mind for the rest of the year, and it means so much more now that I can share it with you." Luna said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled at her sister as Luna summoned the Black Family Chronicles to them, for the first time being surprised as she saw how big the book was. "Wow, I didn't expect it to be this thick."
Luna smiled at that. "According to aunt Cissa, this holds our family's complete history in Britain, because from what I've read our family originally came from France, but that history was unfortunately lost."
"Then it makes sense it's bigger than any other book I've ever seen. Even Hogwarts: A History wasn't this big. I can't wait to read it all." Hermione said softly.
Luna nodded and snuggled up to her sister as they set the book between them. "I figured as much, which is why I wanted to do this as early as possible. There is a lot to read for us and I know how you get when you get into anything educational."
"Don't act like you're any better, sister. I've seen you get lost in a book plenty of times." Hermione said teasingly.
Luna smiled at that. "I know, we're quite similar in that sense. I was merely teasing you."
Hermione just smiled at that as they opened the book, looking for the things that would pertain to them as sisters, and the history did not disappoint. It showed them that all sisters in their family's history were very close and would stay that way too. They found a lot of information about the insanity of the eldest, which went back to the way their family had gained their magic. Unlike most families in the Wizarding world, their family had gained their magic from the dragons directly at the cost of the sanity of the firstborn.
The youngest sibling would always act as anchor for the eldest and no matter what happened, and they would always be kept safe from the rages the insanity triggered. They also found that soulmates in any form were very common in their family because of their heightened magic, and from what they found in their family's history in France, a lot of their early ancestors had been mated to Veela.
Their family tree showed them that most of the families in the Sacred Twenty Eight today had a connection to theirs and that was a bit of a daunting prospect to Hermione. "Wow, this certainly puts things into perspective. I never thought someone could receive magic directly from dragons."
Luna smiled at that. "It is very rare, and unheard of these days. From what I've been able to find it requires a great deal of trust and there is always a cost to it. I think, and this is just a theory, that our family has its origins in druidism, which would put them close to the dragons. I think mother would know more about this. From what I've heard she's always been very interested in our family's history, in which case the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
"I think that goes for both of us Lu. From what you've told me about Mummy, you are exactly like her too." Hermione said softly.
Luna blushed a little at that. "Aunt Cissa and aunt Andi have said the same for years, but I can't remember anything of her besides the things I've seen in pictures."
"I don't think anyone faults you for that Lu. You were a baby when she brought you here. Even we with our memories don't remember everything that happened in our lives. I honestly couldn't tell you what happened in my early years." Hermione said with a sweet smile.
"I know, but I just feel bad that I don't remember anything about Mummy. I know we'll get to see them soon, but I can't help it." Luna said softly.
Hermione just smiled and pressed a kiss to the top of her sister's head. "I'll always be here if you want to talk Lu."
Luna smiled at her sister. "I know, and the other way around is true too. I will always be here for you too."
Hermione nodded at that as they kept searching through the book, eventually coming up to the section that contained Prophecies, quickly finding one Pandora had foretold about them.
Two children of the Darkest House
Separated by the Light
The youngest raised by family
The oldest raised among dirt
Brought together when the truth is revealed, a family reunited
The Light will oppose them at every turn
The Dark will embrace them
A flower from the continent will capture the heart of the oldest
The youngest will find true love in the flower's kin
Together they will bring change sorely needed.
"Well if we didn't know for sure that you were Gabrielle's mate before, we sure do now. I do wonder about that third sentence though. Could the Grangers not be who they say they are?" Hermione asked softly.
Luna honestly didn't know how to answer this. "I honestly don't know 'Mione. It is something our aunts would know better than I do. I do agree with you about Gabrielle though, this is pretty definitive proof. Prophecies are rarely wrong."
Hermione nodded at that, both of them taking a little while to process everything they had just learned.
…
Later that afternoon the two sisters made their way back to the family room, where they figured most of their family was, and in Hermione's case, hopefully Fleur too.
They weren't surprised to find everyone there besides Draco, who probably was taking this opportunity to fly now that he still had the chance.
"From the look on your faces you two have found a lot of information this morning." Narcissa said kindly.
They both nodded at her. "We did, a lot of things were confirmed and we also found a Prophecy pertaining us both."
"We figured you would find that today. We thought it would be easier for you two to read it for yourselves and draw your own conclusions. It is the only reason we didn't share it with you two yet."
Hermione and Luna both nodded at that. "We figured, but didn't want to assume things. It certainly helped put things into perspective, as well as help us both come to some conclusions, one of which I need to talk to my darling mate about."
"I've got all the time in the world cherí. We can talk whenever you want." Fleur said sweetly.
Hermione smiled at her. "Can we do that now, since all the information I need to talk to you about is still fresh in my mind now."
Fleur nodded at that. "D'accord, where would you like to talk, cherí?"
"Let's talk in my room. It feels a bit more personal then talking in the library." Hermione said as she gave Luna's hand a squeeze and then stood to hold her hands out for Fleur to take.
The blonde Veela took them with a smile and stood as well, the two witches making their way up to Hermione's bedroom. "I will admit that this was not the way I expected to be invited to your bedroom cherí." Fleur said teasingly.
Hermione smiled at her as they walked in. "If it hadn't been for all the things Luna and I learned today, I don't think I would have done so already, but the things we found need to be discussed, and it also forced me to come to some decisions."
Fleur smiled as they took a seat. "This sounds serious 'ermione. Are you sure you want to talk about this now?" She asked softly.
Hermione nodded at her mate. "I am, I came to more than a few conclusions while I was reading through our family's book, most of which centered around us and what we are to share. I think I've come to grips with being your mate for a while now but I think was afraid of the ramifications of that, but not anymore. Today put a lot of things into perspective for me, but before we talk about that, I want to talk to you about what Luna and I found about siblings in our family and how close they are. We have found that it goes deeper than just a sibling bond and that from the time our family received our magic from the dragons, the eldest had been prone to bouts of insanity and rage, which the youngest sibling helps to contain the insanity."
Fleur let out a long breath and smiled at her as she took Hermione's hands. "I'm glad that you took the time to explain this, cherí. I will admit that I still feel a bit uncomfortable with how close you and Luna are, but I also realize that you two have not grown up together, because I'm sure that if you had this would never have been an issue. I will try and tone down the jealousy a bit."
"That is the second thing I want to talk to you about. I'm ready to give myself to you in every way. I don't want to go back to school knowing that it will hurt you too. I feel in my heart of hearts that there will never be another for me and that we will be together forever." Hermione said softly.
Fleur smiled and pulled the brunette into her lap, nuzzling her neck. "Are you absolutely sure about this Hermione, because if we do this there is no way back."
Hermione nodded at her. "I've never been more sure of anything in my life baby. I know I am young and thoroughly inexperienced but I have full faith in you as a teacher. With everything going on I want to take control of one thing in my life without anyone taking my choices away." She said before kissing the blonde.
For Fleur it felt like electricity was running through her veins the moment her mate's lips touched her own and nothing in her life had felt so right before. "Mon amour, before we continue, I have a few questions of my own, if you don't mind."
"Of course not Fleur, ask me anything you want." Hermione said softly.
"A Veela bond relies on love above all things, I just need to know if you are truly ready to accept us and everything that comes with our bond because if you aren't this will harm our bond more than it will help us. Are you ready to commit yourself to me?" She asked softly.
Hermione nodded and kissed her. "I am, I know it might be soon after we first talked about it, but everything I've read today only makes me more sure that I don't need to have any doubts anymore. I love you and that is all that matters."
Fleur smiled brightly and wrapped her arms around her. "That is all I needed to hear. I wouldn't want to pressure you into anything after all."
"And you aren't. I just have no idea how to proceed, given that it is my first time and everything." Hermione said softly.
"I'll guide you through everything, and of course your heart will never lead you astray." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Hermione nodded and kissed her mate softly, the two wanting to take their time in exploring each other.
…
After about ten minutes of making out with each other, Fleur pulled back from her love, smiling softly at the slight blush that had crept up her mate's cheeks. "I don't think I will ever tire of kissing you, mon amour."
"I hope not, otherwise I might have to think of new things to keep your interest." Hermione said teasingly.
Fleur smiled at that. "Trust me that we'll find plenty of things to do together, both in and out of bed."
That darkened Hermione's blush a bit as she toyed with the hem of Fleur's top. "How can you turn from all loving into sex kitten in a heartbeat? It is truly a gift all of its own."
"That is a part of the bond that will become more prevalent in you too after today, mon amour. It is very common for things to evolve quickly once the words have been said." Fleur said softly.
Hermione smiled at her mate. "I'll keep that in mind. May I undress you. I've been dreaming about that for months already."
"Of course mon amour, and I hope you would allow me to return the favor, like you I have been anticipating this for at least a few months." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Hermione nodded and kissed her as she pulled off the blonde's top, revealing a lace baby blue bra that barely seemed to contain their treasures. "Wow, your breasts certainly look a lot bigger than last year."
Fleur smiled at her. "All Veela are somewhat late-bloomers, but especially when finding their mate it goes quickly. I've grown at least a full cup size since we met last year."
Hermione blushed a little at that. "They're gorgeous. I'm actually kind of jealous now."
"You don't have to be jealous mon amour. To me you always be perfect and I am also very sure that you too have still have some growing to do." Fleur said softly as she pulled her mate's top off.
That darkened Hermione's blush and she fought the urge to cover herself, never noticing the lustful look in Fleur's eyes as her black bra was revealed. "You're so beautiful 'ermione. I'm 'onored to be your mate." Fleur said softly.
Hermione merely blushed as she decided to gather what courage she had left and slowly push Fleur down to the mattress while also unbuckling the blonde's belt.
Now it was Fleur's turn to blush as she lifted her hips to aid her mate in removing her pants, fighting the urge to cross her legs along with the urge to spread them, which was what her Veela side told her to do.
Hermione of course noticed and smiled as she pulled the jeans down those endless legs, revealing a similarly colored thong. "Were you anticipating something love?"
Fleur shook her head at her. "Not really, and to be honest this hardly qualifies as sexy in my underwear drawer. Come the summer I'll show you exactly what kind of sexy underwear I own."
Hermione smiled at that as Fleur helped her out of the long skirt the brunette was wearing, revealing a pair of black bikini panties that looked absolutely amazing on her mate. "To be honest this is as far as I thought things out." The brunette said softly.
Fleur smiled at that. "Then allow me to teach you, my love. Just lie back and relax." She said as she nimbly flipped them over, while at the same time snapping open Hermione's bra, revealing those pert breasts she had fantasized about for a long time.
She spent a little while admiring her young mate, but soon realized that Hermione was probably very nervous and that they had all the time in the world to admire each other's bodies. "Sorry for staring cherí, I just couldn't help myself. Are you still okay?"
Hermione nodded and blushed as Fleur started kissing her way down the brunette's body, making her moan softly as Fleur already did so many wonderful things to her body.
Fleur meanwhile had to do everything in her power not to get intoxicated by the scent of her mate already, which cost her some considerable effort because Hermione smelled delicious and she could only contemplate on how sweet she would taste. She also didn't want this to be over too soon since both of them deserved a magical first time.
The moment the blonde reached the hem of her lover's panties, she couldn't help but smile at how wet her mate already was. "You're so wet cherí. Am I making you that excited?"
Hermione nodded at her. "You're doing so many wonderful things to my body that can't even begin to name them all. Please Fleur, I'm close to losing my mind here."
Fleur smiled and pressed a soft kiss to her mate's inner thigh as she peeled off the soaked panties of her mate. "We can't 'ave that now can we? The only ones that would be allowed to make us lose our minds are our future daughters."
Hermione smiled and moaned loudly as Fleur took a long lick up her slit, the blonde moaning equally loud as she tasted the divinity that was Hermione Black and it took everything in her power not to already lose herself in pleasuring her mate.
Hermione on her turn couldn't help but tangle a hand in her lover's hair, needing something to anchor her to the present as Fleur was well on her way to bring her to heaven, moaning loudly as Fleur explored her body at her leisure.
She had never in her wildest dreams imagined that something could feel this amazing, because nothing what she had read about making love could've prepared her for what she felt right now. Fleur did amazing things to her body, and as much as she tried to take mental notes of everything the blonde was doing to her, she just couldn't keep a coherent thought in her mind.
Fleur meanwhile did not notice how close to coming undone her mate was, since she was completely lost in pleasuring the brunette to the best of her capabilities, barely noticing the hand that had tangled itself in her hair tightened bit by bit, followed by a loud and lengthy moan as Hermione bucked her hips against Fleur's nose, which snapped her back to the present. "I take it you enjoyed that mon cherí, given that you nearly broke my nose?"
"That would be the understatement of the century, baby. I've never felt anything more amazing in my entire life. I'm sorry I hurt you, I honestly lost control of my body." Hermione said softly as Fleur cuddled back up next to her.
"It's okay love, it merely surprised me and it is not like I couldn't have avoided this too, I was merely too caught up in pleasuring you." Fleur said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled and kissed her, moaning softly as she tasted her juices on the blondes lips.
…
After a bit of recuperation, Hermione straddled her mate, nuzzling the blonde's neck with a soft smile. "I hope that you are ready love, because I probably need a bit of guidance."
"That is more than fine 'ermione. I doubt you could do anything wrong. Our bond won't allow that to happen." Fleur said lovingly.
Hermione smiled and started kissing her way down Fleur's body, making sure to pay very close attention to the blonde's movements and making a mental note of them in her mind for later.
She also couldn't help but pay special attention to her lover's luscious breasts and the beautiful pink nipples that were hard enough to cut glass, and given the moans her lover let her hear she was doing something right in her lavishing them with her tongue. "Mon amour, please, I'm close to losing my mind too. There will be plenty of time for teasing later." Fleur said with an audible pout.
Hermione smiled up at her. "Sorry baby, I couldn't resist playing with your breasts at least a little."
Fleur smiled and caressed her cheek softly before Hermione trailed her lips down the blonde's belly to the soaked thong she was still wearing, albeit not for long as Hermione pulled it down those endless legs.
Thankfully those legs had an apex and that apex was what drew Hermione's attention immediately. Even down here Fleur was absolutely beautiful and for a moment Hermione wondered if Fleur wasn't secretly an angel, because her entire body was perfect.
Not wanting to take too long analyzing it right now she traced Fleur's outer lips with questing fingers, making the blonde moan loudly.
Fleur honestly didn't mind her mate exploring a little because Hermione's touch was already close to bringing her to heaven while making her float on a pink cloud of happiness at the same time and it was honestly one of the best feelings ever. "The things you do to me, mon amour. They are truly out of this world."
"Thanks love, I aim to please." Hermione said with a wink.
Fleur smiled and rested a hand on her mate's head as Hermione continued to explore her nethers, and after a few minutes she tentatively slipped a finger into her soaking pussy, which almost made the blonde lose her mind.
Hermione smiled at herself as she heard the loud moan that ripped from her lover's lips, which let her know she was doing something right.
Slowly she slipped in a second finger and quickly found a rhythm that the blonde seemed to enjoy, as Fleur kept trying to push her hips into her hand in an attempt to get more friction than was being allowed. "Patience love, I want to do this right."
"Trust me cherí, you couldn't do better if you tried. I'm losing my mind 'ere." Fleur moaned out huskily.
Hermione grinned and started rubbing the blonde's clit with her thumb, which proved to be too much for the French Veela as she screamed out Hermione's name as she came with several shocks against the brunette's hand.
"Did you enjoy yourself baby?" Hermione asked with a soft smile as Fleur came down from her orgasmic high a little.
Fleur merely nodded as Hermione made a show of licking her fingers clean, which got a moan from both of them before the brunette settled herself against Fleur's side.
"That was without a doubt the most amazing experience in my life outside of meeting you, mon amour. I always heard that a Veela's first time with her mate was special, but nothing could have prepared me for the reality of making love to you. My only worry is that I will not be able to live without it anymore once you go back to school." Fleur said softly after catching her breath.
Hermione smiled and pressed a kiss to the blonde's neck. "I feel exactly the same, love, but we'll make due with some sexy talk in our journal. Anticipation makes the dish taste sweeter I've heard."
Fleur smiled at her. "That it does, and I honestly can't wait, but for now this is more than enough for me."
"Will you stay with me tonight?" Hermione asked almost in a whisper.
"Of course mon amour, I would love nothing more then to wake up with you in my arms tomorrow. My Veela is urging me to keep you close now, and I apologize in advance if I am a bit clingy for the remainder of the holidays." Fleur said as she pressed a loving kiss to Hermione's cheek.
Hermione merely smiled and turned around to kiss the blonde properly. "I won't take any offense, love. I don't mind you being clingy with me, because I am very sure it will match my feelings exactly. For the remainder of the holiday I don't want to be parted from you, although I have a feeling that a talk with Luna is in our future. She found something in that Prophecy that pertains to her and your sister."
"I had my suspicions already, but it is good to know there is written confirmation too. Now her last letter also makes sense, which is something we will talk about when she wants to talk to me. There is no sense in explaining things twice after all."
Hermione nodded and cuddled into her mate as she slowly drifted off to sleep, Fleur only repositioning them a little so they were both comfortable as she too joined her mate in slumber, both of them wearing dreamy smiles on their faces.