Disclaimer: Not mine… all J.K Rowling’s
Chapter 3: The Messages From the Past
The
trail was old worn cut threw what could be guessed the middle of the forest the
wands providing the only source of light from their tips. His hand was sweaty from holding hers for so
long. It was then they saw it the Cave readily hidden by the trees and branches
surround it. They pushed past the bramble and walked in holding their wands
high to give them more light so as to see what was inside beside them. It was
then they heard it the low hissing to one words to another, before they could
turn around they saw them hundreds upon hundred various sizes, shapes and
colors. Before they could run one moved and she screamed…
Hermione woke in a cold sweat on
the other side of the house other screams were being issued too. She turned her
arm and looked at her watch
“I think sleeping in the same room would be better. The dreams are really going to start hurting the twins soon and I’d hate to think of that happening to my godchildren.” Draco said in a calm voice as he brushed the curls to behind her ears.
“But I’m leaving and how is that going to look. I’m in mourning…How it will look to have a man sleeping in the same room with me only two months after my husband’s death as it I don’t even know how to explain this to my friends. Who incidentally hate you this is just a wreck. I’ll just meditate longer before I go to bed alright…that should work.”
“Well you know it doesn’t matter as to what you want…because this is what’s going to happen…As your Magical Guardian it’s my responsibility to look after you to protect you…So your friends will just have to get over it. We will share a room not a bed. Once the twins are born then it won’t be a problem. You can do as you will and I’ll butt out but until then this will have to do…So get use to it.” Draco said as the opened and in walked His mother. Her long blond hair hung softly to her waist, her pale blue/violet eyes were blood shot like the others in the room. Her red lips curved softly into a gentle smile as she smiled at the brown eyed beauty whose pain was well hidden in the depths of those eyes. The girl was a fighter it showed in her every action every mannerism. She remember a boy who had been the same way…It was understandable how they met, fell in love and married. Sirius and Hermione though 20 years difference in age shared a love like no other. One that could truly conquer all most regrettably it was a horrible what happened to Sirius and one that pretty much sealed her hatred for her sister Bellatrix and prompted her alliance with the Order. Now as the widow of her favorite cousin lay in her sons arm she could help but worry about the fate of this girl’s life and prayed all would be ok. As it was she felt the most fevering of desire to hold her and never let go…
“Are you alright my dear, I talked to a healer and after the first trimester you can take some potions to help you sleep better…The luggage under our eyes really isn’t going to help others believe were ok.” She said with a grin as she came to seat beside her son.
“I still worry though…I want to have them as safely as possible…I don’t think I should take anything other then the prenatal vitamins that my muggle doctor gave me. I just go along with Draco’s idea…I rather endure chatty tongues then hurt them.”
“Ok, But if his intentions towards you become more then friendly owl me and I’ll send a howler.” said Narcissa as she looked at her son with a shrewd expression while the young girl blushed and muttered.
“I don’t think that will be a problem in my condition…as it is I’m a widow of one of the most feared Wizards in the Wizarding world…I don’t believe most people would want to me near me let alone date or have a relationship with…and I don’t want that anyway…I just…” Her lips trembled and she closed her eyes to stop the tears. Her heart ached as she thought of her dead husband who couldn’t even have a proper burial, because of the lack of body. She hated this. She felt arms tightened around her, wishing for another’s touch, another lips, another mans comforting words. Now all she had was the babies she had to stay strong. She pulled away and wiped her tears before saying.
“Thank you. I need to get out of here, where do you want to go before we meet Harry.” Mione asked as she looked at Draco and Narcissa willing herself to be strong which both took notice immediately and smiled amazed at the strength of this tiny girl who although lacking in height more then made up for it in spirit.
“Ok How about Breakfast then,
shopping in muggle
“She’s amazing is she?” said Narcissa as she walked down the hall with Draco.
“There aren’t enough words to describe Mione. I only hope I can live up to my duty.” Draco said in calm voice.
“You will, if anyone can protect her I know you can, I didn’t raise a weakling, your twice the man you father could ever be.” Narcissa said as she stopped in front of a door, kissed her son on his cheek and walked in.
“Yes, and I intend on proving it.” He whispered to know in particular.
~*~*~*~*~*~ the Previous Night…~*~*~*~*~*~*~
He closed his eyes to clear the noise of the room. He took a deep breath before reopening them. It was her suggestion of meditation that helped that agitated feeling he usually carried. In the past 3 weeks calmness had enveloped him that he didn’t know existed. With a small sigh he looked around the room. Everyone had gathered here in hopes to find answers to questions that remained unanswered. His induction into the order had felt like a dream and introductions to the other members he didn’t know had been made. Ron and Ginny were in now too. He focused on Ginny’s word as she began to speak.
“I guess it all started when she started to write to him. Harry and Ron knew of this as did Professor Dumbledore since you had suggested it, But it was all friendly, till last summer or more precisely her birthday…She suspected his feelings towards her were more then…Friendly. He proposed on her birthday they got married Christmas Eve and the rest is history. I did the ceremony for them. Sirius was the one that didn’t want to tell people or more specifically Harry. I asked him once why he wouldn’t tell you Harry and he told me because He didn’t want you to feel like he was taking your friend away from you, I think he really feared you hating him for that, he could see how you felt about Hermione…How protective you were of her, like a sister. He planned once his name was cleared to officially adopt you. It was horrible for her not to tell you. I mean here you are her best friend you were constantly being left out of the loop and she knew if you did find out and she hadn’t told you she figured you’d hate her for keeping something like this secret. I think she planned on telling you after he passed away, but Ron keep telling her to be quiet. He didn’t know either. I mean I was the only one that knew, they kept it very quiet…” Ginny said as she trailed off.
“What aren’t you telling us…There’s something else…why is she hiding now…Were is she Ginny…please tell me…She talked about a plan what plan? Please tell me I’m not mad I just want to know where my best friend is.” Harry asked in a pleading voice.
“Malfroy Manor…She had to hide her parents, that was Narcissa’s job. She’s the Grangers secret keeper. There was some kind of agreement between Sirius and Narcissa…She owed him and when he died the protection she was to give him went to Hermione who in turn gave it to her parents. They’re gone now…She won’t be seeing them anymore…and I think she pregnant…just random comments she made. She hasn’t said it directly, but I’m just guessing...But I don’t believe anyone is being as truthful as they seem to be, but it also depends on the point of view. She’ll be here tomorrow with Draco, Lucius’s trial is tomorrow and all three think Fudge will let him out. Narcissa is leaving and Draco needs a place to hide too. Once his father finds out about the Grangers He’s up a shit creek on a raft of vomit.” The room laughed at these words then settled down.
“Anything else?” asked Dumbledore.
“Yes, she left me a video tape. There’s a television upstairs that can play it… It’s of the wedding and other things too. She just sent it to me. So we can watch it.” Ginny said with a smile.
“We’ll get it.” Said Fred and George at once disappearing with a crack A few moments later they were back. Ginny got up and plugged the T.V. into a socket Harry had never noticed.
“Sirius was really very fascinated with Muggle electronics just like you dad.” Ginny said with a grin in her father’s direction who was looking like most of the wizards and witches in the room with amazement. Ginny turned the T.V. on and popped the tape into the built in V.C.R. The room silenced as the snowy screen turned light and two people Harry loved showed up on the 27in screen.
The
setting was familiar the Gazebo in the back yard. Sirius stood there tall and
good looking his long hair hung softly to his shoulders. He was dressed in a
white shirt black jacket and pants, black leather shoes. A tuxedo Harry realized
next was Hermione. She stood facing him, holding his hand, her curly hair held
up with clips, tendrils falling around her face. Her large brown eyes wide and
filled with love as she looked at the man before her. Lips curved in a smiled
that reached her eyes. She barely reached his shoulders, dressed in a long gown
of white, scoop necked and half sleeves that ended at the elbow on one side and
at her wrist on the other. The dress clung softly to her delicate frame. She
looked like an angel Harry thought, Knowing this was her wedding dress and what
a sight she truly behold he could see in Sirius’s eyes how much he loved the
woman in front of him. They were talking laughed there was another voice
unseen. The area was lit with candles. It was late at night he assumed. He
smiled as he listen to the people he loved very much.
“Ok
is it on.” asked Sirius as he looked at the camera.
“Yes,
the red lights on, you need to make it float, Ginny can’t hold the camera and
perform the ceremony at the same time or we can wake up Ron and Harry or anyone
else for that matter and let them hold the camera.” She said in a matter of
fact voice, not angry, just forceful. Harry knew this voice now.
“Now
is not the time for this…” he said in a firm voice.
“Do
you guy’s want me to stop recording?” asked Ginny voice from nowhere.
“No,
Just let me say something real quick, Harry, Ron, I’m sorry neither of you are
here. I wish…No pray that one day you can forgive me of this betrayal for not
telling you about either of you about me and Sirius. I felt that since I
couldn’t tell you Harry, that you Ron shouldn’t know either only to be fair. As
for Ginny, Well like I’ve told you Harry, girls are more a tune to feelings
then boys. Anyhow let’s do this before I start crying again.”
“My
turn, Harry, Ron and anyone else that sees this…You hurt my Wife, I’ll hurt
you…thank you.” Sirius said with a wicked grin.
“You
can’t say that, God can you be any ruder.” Hermione said in an exasperated
voice.
“Yes,
But you’re feelings count more then my ever will and that of others. Don’t
argue with me alright. I love you…now lets begin.” He said as he looked at her
with a flick of the wrist and the words Winguardim Leveoisa the screen tilled before righting it self. Ginny
appeared in front of them long velvet dress in green, her long hair falling
down her back, Brown eyes alive with happiness and smile on her face.
“Ok,
both take one another hands and stand right here.” Ginny said as she stood them
apart both grasping each others hands, while Ginny in between they turned to
look at her as she stood on their left side.
“Dearly
beloved we are gathered here today to join Hermione Clara Granger and Sirius
Ryan Black in magical ceremony. Do you Sirius take this witch Hermione to be
your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better for rich, in
sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?” Ginny asked looking at him.
“I
Do…” Sirius said as he looked at Hermione with a beaming smiled.
“Hermione,
do you take wizard Sirius to be your lawfully wedded Husband, to have and to
hold, for better for worse, in sickness and in health, for long as you both
shall live?” Ginny asked looking at her.
“I
Do.” She said as she turned and beamed a smile Sirius.
“Ok
Rings?” Ginny asked looking at Sirius. He reached into his jacket pocket and
pulled out a small silver box. He opened it up and pulled out two gold bands
encrusted with Rubies and Diamonds.
“Ok
repeat after me…with this ring I thee wed.” Ginny said looking at Sirius.
“With
this ring, I thee wed.” Sirius said as he slipped the ring on to Hermione’s
left ring finger.
“You’re
turn.” Ginny said looking at Hermione.
“With
this ring, I thee wed.” Hermione said as she slipped the ring onto Sirius’s
left ring finger.
“Ok
By the power invested in me by Wizarding law…I now pronounce you Husband and
Wife…you may kiss the bride.” Ginny said as she grinned for her two friends.
The screen widened and Harry saw the look Sirius gave Hermione before bending
down and kissing her softly on the lips. That one look spoke volumes that Harry
could only hope for and he knew without a doubt that that look is what had
bounded their fates. It was a look of the purest love he had ever seen. His
heart broke realizing Hermione would never see that look again, never hear that
voice, or feel that touch of love ever again. His heart broke as he looked away
from the screen. The picture faded, but seconds later another appeared. One of
Hermione sitting in large room on a comfortable look winged back chair, her
hair falling around her shoulders, in a sleeveless blue top and white shorts,
feet tucked under her. She smiled softly, the sadness in her eyes so visible
one would have to be blind not to see it.
“Hello,
Harry, Ron anyone else watching this, I’m at Malfroy Manor, this is one of the
many rooms. Draco say hello.”
“Hello.”
Said an invisible Draco from behind the camera in a smooth voice, unlike the
sarcastic one Harry usually heard.
“Ok,
well you just watched mine and Sirius’s wedding and I really don’t know were to
start. I love you all first off and If you don’t want anything to do with me
anymore that’s fine. I’m not going to ask for your forgiveness, because that’s
for you to decide. Thank you Ginny for being there for me I hope everything is
well for you and I’m sorry for placing this responsibility on your shoulders,
but I know if I could trust anyone it would be you. As for why I’m here at
Draco’s place. Upon Sirius’s death I came into the ownership of a magical
I.O.U. that Narcissa owed Sirius. So I’m using it. We and I mean Draco and
myself will be back on July 22nd. So if you have anymore questions
you can reach me at my home. There’s more I want to say but I’m going to wait.
Ok that’s all for now…See you soon.” Hermione said as the picture faded to
black.
“Ok, I think that about covers it. She’ll be here tomorrow at four.” Ginny said with a shrug as the tape stopped and she pulled it out of the VCR. She sat back down and the people began talking to one another. He looked at Ginny as she took her seat, Feeling rather then knowing she was holding out too…
John
Hiatt - Have A Little Faith in Me
When the road gets dark
And you can no longer see
Just let my love throw a spark
And have a little faith in me
And when the tears you cry
Are all you can believe?
Just give these loving arms a try
And have a little faith in me
And
Chorus:
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
When your secret heart
Cannot speak so easily
Come here darlin'
From a whisper start
To have a little faith in me
And when your back's against the wall
Just turn around and you will see
I will catch; I will catch your fall baby
Just have a little faith in me
Chorus
Sung over fade:
Well, I’ve been loving you for such a
long time girl
Expecting nothing in return
Just for you to have a little faith in me
You see time, time is our friend
'cause for us there is no end
And all you gotta do is have a little
faith in me
I said I will hold you up, I will hold
you up
Your love gives me strength enough
So have a little faith in me
Please
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