DISCLAIMER: HP belongs to JKR. The storyline and all new characters, new character development, and new developments are my intellectual property.

The Unexpected Bride

Rabastan stopped talking and helped Rodolphus to get ready. He was very grateful to be out the terrible prison. He was, even, happier to have his mind cleared from the madness and despair inflicted by Bella, and aggravated by the Dementors. He even felt better with the door now open to them.

It was equally remarkable to be treated so well by Half Bloods, further showing him the errors of their former ways. They were at a fine room and had been welcomed as valued guests. Perhaps his ideas about blood were all wrong. Never mind, he was sure they were all wrong, look at Kelly, beautiful and talented; little Hermione, perhaps the most powerful witch he had ever met. But nothing was as good as his Kelly, what he felt, he couldn't explain it. There was a way to know if they had indeed married, check her shoulder blade, the moment he touched it should be visible.

Jeanie's parents had left in the middle of the night and arrived for breakfast. They were hoping for any news about their granddaughter and new grandson, how could they be missing? Everyone tried to eat something and be ready for the day ahead, Serpens and Thallia went back to the Manor to research in the library.

Rodolphus was brought on the wheelchair; all his leg bones had been broken, and the mending was taking its normal time, the normal magical time, a few days. The difference was that his eyes were clear, no longer anguished; whatever tormented him was out of his soul. He was an attractive, tall, dark wizard.

Both Lucius and Rodolphus were so handsome that they did not appear to be real; you could tell they were extraordinaire beings; it was the same for the young wizards. Maybe it had to with their magic.

Both of the Granger and L'Orc families were rethinking their pasts, and how the families had given up their magic during uncertain times, when ignorance and prejudice had prevailed. Maybe it was time to re-evaluate their positions and gain an advantage for the children's sakes. What was stranger was the fact that they only married to members of magic families, meaning their magic was still strong.

"So you are Rodolphus, yes, I can see that, the tall and handsome boy, fighting with his young brother over Kelly. nice to see you again; maybe we are in-laws. At least your father, Martin, thought so; he apologized and said that perhaps it hadn't come to pass. I said we didn't mind. Who knows?" Charlotte smiled. She was still a beautiful woman, and Marguerite was grateful for the welcomed cheerful laugh.

"I certainly hope so, " Rodolphus said, meaning it.

They all made small talk, and Rodolphus observed the young witch Kelly for a while, and then taking turns to look at Cissy. She looked sad and upset. Lucius had stolen Cissy from him; but they had been kind to him. The young witch was a beauty, no question. He knew that Rab was right. It was his choice this time, too bad thatvit could not be Cissy, she had been his first love. He sighted thinking that he still loved her.

Damn, he could feel Lucius eyes on him, on his every move. And Cissy, why was she looking at Kelly like that? Strangely, he didn't like that. He looked at Kelly again, and he felt odd. Narcissa left his mind, it was rather sudden. Strangely, he felt as if Kelly belonged to him.

He fixed his eyes on the young witch, she was rather delicious, yes delicious came to mind. Not an ounce of darkness; he wondered what she tasted like. Gods, he needed to look at her shoulder blade. He hoped that she was theirs, he truly did.

Now he understood why the symbol had never appeared on Bella, and why she couldn't conceive. Perhaps they had a wife, a real wife. Rab and he needed to talk to her. Wait, now they were over 18, and this was the first time he'd seen her, according to the ceremony…he raised the sleeve of his jumper. His heart accelerated.

"I will help with the research, if the children are here, we should be able to find them by magic means, if not there must be something concealing them." Rodolphus offered, he was about to burst, feeling light headed. They needed to talk to her.

"Yes, it is the best, keeping you away and out of trouble." Lucius remarked with marked disdain.

"Not a problem," he looked again at Kelly, and forgot that Cissy was in the same room. Kelly was theirs, how to tell her. She was all that he could think about. The more than he looked, the more perfect she looked. His father had said, "Our magic knows her, the one for us; it hits you on the head, and you will know without a doubt; no one else will do. My father said it was part of our magic."

Cissy noticed and made a rather nasty face and Lucius caught her. He wasn't very happy. Why was she even looking at another wizard? It just wasn't the way a Veela mate would behave. He was going to ask Serpens, it just wasn't possible. She was hurting him; and Rodolphus wasn't even looking at her. He could see that Lestrange was under a thrall.

Rabastan's heart beat wildly just sitting next to Kelly. He had never felt like this about any witch before. She smelled of spring time, of hope and new times. There would be time in front of them. He could see them three, raising their babies; and he hoped that everyone would be happy.

He moved his hand toward Kelly's, which rested on the chair's arms, half hidden by the tablecloth. She moved her hand towards his, her stomach almost sick. Gosh, she was not a teenager. When his hand covered hers, and his thumb caressed her wrist, both felt a small shock travelled through their bodies, and they looked at each other with amazement.

However, he did not stop and kept caressing her palm and wrist with his thumb; she could hardly eat; moreover, she was amazed at how she was feeling just from holding hands. She was feeling improper stirrings from a hand held and a caress, darn. She felt liquid fire burning at her core.

Rabastan was in a world of his own imagining; in his mind, he was caressing her body and conveying that message with each movement of his fingers. He needed to cut out the imaging, or pretty soon he would not be able to stand up, not dressed in the Muggle clothes. He looked at Rodolphus, who looked enthralled with Kelly. Maybe they were as good as married, he hoped. He noticed his brother's eyes. Rabastan saw it; Dolphus wanted the witch, but she was his, first.

Merlin, he wanted to taste her lips, and they were leaving in three days, he had to do it before then. He had no idea how Muggle witches felt about pre-marital sex, who could he ask? For sure, Grant was not a choice, maybe he'd just ask her. But wait, if they were married? He wanted to look at her shoulder plate, he would touch it with his tongue.

-Padfoot makes an appearance-

Elly was helping Evie with her breakfast. "Mommy, where's Fankie?" The sleepy toddler asked. She had been calling her brother since the moment she woke up.

Elly couldn't help it and tears started flowing. Her mom noticed on time; Marguerite came to sit by her daughter and granddaughter, and held Elly's hand. Who in turn, slowly calmed down and smiled when Evie kissed her again.

"Don't 'cries' Mommy. I luv you," the toddler kissed her with sticky lips.

Remus came into the room with a large black dog. The sad pack minus one approached, the four dogs ran to meet them. To everyone's surprise, they danced around the big dog and even offer him their throats; they recognized the alpha of the group. Brutus and Negus, came to greet him banging their tails.

"Where did you get that handsome beast?" Paul asked.

"He came with us yesterday," Remus flashed a smile that made Elly's inside turn to jelly, he was so handsome. Her hunger for him rose even while she was so anxious, she wanted her body close to his. Remus smelled her arousal when he sat by her, and it took great restrain to stay away from her.

Maddy, who loved dogs, came over and ran her hands through his hair. "You are such a pretty girl." And she hugged his neck.

"Boy, he is a boy, his name is Padfoot." Remus added. Padfoot panted and licked Maddy's hands, she bent, and he licked her right inside her mouth.

"Yuck, naughty boy, you are handsome, aren't you? I think that I am taking him back to America with me. I need someone to warm my bed." She laughed.

Grant grinned knowing the identity of the rascal dog. Similar smiles crossed several of the room occupants. His parents would love knowing the Animagus' powers, but he wasn't sure if Maddy would, not after that silly remark. Sirius steadily licked her hands, and she giggled. Remus just rolled his eyes and exhaled.

"I don't remember Padfoot when you arrived." Paul Granger remarked.

"He came later with Lucius and Rodolphus, you just didn't notice. He will help us today." Remus left to take Padfoot back to the room, declaring that he was a beggar.

He came back with Sirius, who could not help it and gave Maddy a wicked and knowing little smile, one that made her feel uncomfortable as if he knew something she didn't.

"I heard that you were quite taken with my dog." He smiled once again.

They separated in groups to start the search. Remus came back with Padfoot, and asked, "Is it all right, if Padfoot comes along with us, he will help a lot, the hounds should also come."

In minutes all the Magical people took their wands out. Dobby offered." I can look with Axel; there are places that you might not be able to see."

Floo Control Department - Or how a bachelor can find good food.

"Hortensia good to see you," Moody greeted his old acquaintance and sat on a chair near her desk. They were conversing for a spell, and while doing so, he played with papers on her desk. There were reports from reactivated Floos for verification, and in between the stack—a connection between an old registered home and Malfoy Manor, and another connection between Malfoy Manor and some other old registered, but unused for longer than one hundred years' Floo.

Moody was in the habit to go from office to office. Vigilance did pay, and even more with a bit of sleuthing. This would not do, it was probably related to hiding the convicts. He had a cup of tea on his hand which he sat on the desk. He reached his wand inside the pocket and caused the tea to spill.

"Oh, dear me, please get your wand and dry up before it damages the report scrolls. My wand is in my pocket. Since Dania has been sick all week, I have not even have time to look at them and determine what needs to be forwarded to the investigators. We always get the originals, and if they get damaged, oh imagine."

Hortensia rambled on, discussing a lot of information about their operation to trustful Moody.

He had already taking care of the situation, with a quick drying spell the spill was gone, and with another flick of his wrist, he made sure the documents were inside his robe. Lucius should have known every activity was closely watched. Good thing he had gone to visit Hortensia, besides, she was a fine cook.

"So Moody, I have a fine chicken to roast for tonight, do you have time?" He smiled, and decided to pay a visit to Lucius. He needed to go at tea time, he remembered the fine vittles last time.

A/N There are departures from the original. I think they are good I think. Hope you are enjoy it. Be well.