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Rest of the series chapters will be post here before anywhere else in the future.
Chapter 1
After the events of the year, Harry felt it was a good idea to relax. Though unfortunately that didn't seem possible. But he figured it would be nice to enjoy Bill and Fleur's wedding. As people started to gather for the event, Harry thought back to the last few days. First was the Flight of the Seven Potters, it was a harrowing experience in which they lost Mad Eye. And then they were graced with the Minister's presence on his birthday last night.
Though things became a little heated with the conversation with the Ministers clear lack of resolve to ending the war and more concerned about staying alive to politick. Well that not clear correct since he was doing better than Fudge but not really looking for improvements. But after talking with Sirius and Hermione while Ron just ate and nodded his head, Harry felt it would be best to just enjoy the day before they started hunting the Horcruxes. But thankfully nothing really can go wrong with a wedding.
Upon thinking back on this thought, Harry really wished he had never said that.
As people walked into the wedding tent, he saw Remus and She-Who-is-Not-to-Be-Name Tonks, had just arrived along with Snuffles aka Padfoot, who was wearing a bowtie. Seeing Sirius as a dog dressed in a bowtie got a small chuckle out of Harry, since seeing the Animagus walk in acting a little posh in his fancy clothes. Harry also happened to see an engagement ring on Tonks as well, seems as if Moony finally caved to Tonks. Poor man. But Harry was happy for them. Harry also notice that Tonks' mother, Andromeda had showed up as well dragging Ted into the tent. No doubt to start a family talk with her daughter about the ring.
Harry then saw Luna, her father, and some of the other DA make an appearance. That was nice that the Weasley's invited them. Then Victor Krum showed up with a few excited murmurs to appear from the crowd. Harry knew Ron wasn't going to be please. Not one bit. And judging from the scarlet ears Ron was sporting, he was right.
As Harry walked into the tent to take a seat, he saw Hermione was wearing a simple red dress that clung to her body nicely, and since there was and open seat next to her he sat there.
'Hello Harry, Hermione. It it good to see you.' Remus said from behind them. Harry and Hermione both turned to Remus.
'Remus, Tonks, Snuffles. You all look quite good as well.' Harry responded. Snuffle then let out a quick bark, that didn't sound like laughter, in reply.
'Tonks it seems you finally sunk your claws into Remus it seems.' Hermione said eyeing the ring on Tonks finger.
'Not just yet, Hermione. We were going to elope, but somehow my dearest mother found out and this is the closest I've gotten to Remus in weeks. I have been wanting a good shag for awhile and now I have to wait. But only for a few more days.' Tonks said.
'Yes and you will be in might line of sight for this whole event.' Andromeda spoke up.
'I'm 24 mother. I don't need to be watched.' Tonks shot back, in clear annoyance.
'That maybe so but you still need to maintain proper respects when getting married. One wrong thing and who knows what could go wrong.' Her mother told her.
'We would have just gotten a small muggle service though. Nothing magical.' Tonks said.
'Nymphadora! You are a witch. Magic must be followed or the marriage is not binding. Haven't you learned anything?'
Harry and Hermione gave a look at each other, this was new to them. But not sure if they should speak up. Andromeda could see the confusion though.
"Harry, Hermione. Magicals need to have a magic based wedding or some form of it in a ceremony. Magic binds all in a relationship. Hence why divorce is not a thing here. Once you are bound, only death separates the husband and wife." Andi explained.
Hearing this was a surprise to Harrry, but Hermione seemed to understand and started to go into another world of discussion with Andi about the differences that Harry would never truly understand.
After a few minutes of listening to idle chatter a young, lanky man stood up and went to the front. To Harry he looked quite nervous and out of sorts. Remus then whispered into Harry's ear. 'That is the minister that will over see the ceremony.'
'He looks a little green' Harry stated back.
'Not surprising, Arthur told me the boy just got licensed recently and this is his first wedding ever.' Remus explained. When Harry heard this he started to get a bad feeling in his stomach.
'Harry? Are you alright?' Hermione asked, clearly concerned for her friend. Harry just nodded his head as the music started to play. Upon the strike of the first note, Bill stood up and went next to the minister and his best man, Charlie right with him. Bill had a smile that seem to glow. Then after Ginny and Gabriel walked in as bridesmaids, Fleur made an appearance.
Instantly the world seemed to be silenced as her beauty seemed to capture even the world. She had on a elegant white dress and sitting on top of her head was the goblin wrought diadem that Muriel let the Weasley's use. Upon reaching Bill, the minister asked everyone to be seated.
'Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to see the magical union between this man and this woman. Is there any here that would object to the union of the two?' The minister said with authority. The sudden change in demeanor surprised Harry greatly. Maybe thing would be alright after all. 'With all present being in accord to the joining of these two families. Let us draw our wands.'
Harry then watched as all present pulled out their wands at the minister's asking. 'Now that they are out. Please focus on intent of the magic vow as I recite the Marriage Vow.'
Harry didn't really understand this part of what was asked but figured it was something along the line of closing his eyes and focusing his magic on the idea that the two should be married. Had Harry not closed his eyes, he would not have missed the green coloring returning to the ministers face once more and the nervousness in his eyes.
'With the union of this man and the woman, may Lady Magic . . . choose the correct pairing. Upon this union, so mote it be.' The minister stated with a flick of his wand at the satin ribbon hovering in the air.
The nanosecond the minister said this, a collective gasp was heard among the crowd of magicals. Harry opened his eyes to see what was going on, only to see a look of horror and fear on everyone's faces. Harry then saw flicker of movement out of his eye and then tried to dodge but it was too late. The ribbon that the minister had used was starting to coil around Harry as quick as lightning and drag him to the front where it was bound around Fleur already.
'Hermione help!' Harry said. And tried to reach out but was unable to due to the ribbon having bound his arms.
"Hermione don't! Tonks shouted and made a grab for Hermione. But Hermione being the good friend that she was, grabbed Harry's arm and tried to pull him back. This only cause the binding ribbon to latch onto the both of them as well. And with one last tug the ribbon sent Harry, Hermione and Tonks flying to the front and colliding with Fleur in a flash of light blinding everyone.
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With the flash of light gone, everyone could see again. But what they found was not good. Harry was on his back with Fleur, Hermione, and Tonks on top of him as well. The minister at this point looked pale and ready to pass out, quickly gathered his things and hurried to Harry who was starting to sit up.
'Mr. Potter congrats on your marriage. Have a wonderful life.' The minister shook his hand and Disapparated away.
'Wait what did he say? Married?' Harry asked. He then look down and upon noticing the gleaming gold band on his left hand, promptly passed out as the cries of outrage and anguish erupted.
Chapter 2
SPLASH
Harry felt water hitting his face.
'Harry, mate, can you hear me?' Neville asked. As he started to shake Harry.
'Ron stop. I'm up.' Harry said as he started to sit up. While Harry wiped the remaining water off of his face he looked around. The first thing he saw was an upset Fleur, Hermione, and Tonks. In Harry's honest opinion, they looked like someone had died. Which was a little confusing for Harry. Fleur he could understand, something weird happened on her special day. But for Hermione and Tonks to look like that then maybe someone did die?
The next thing he noticed was the wedding guest. Some were having casual conversation with each other and other, well the majority looked scandalized while glancing between the three girls and sometimes Harry. And a few just casually shook their heads, again looking like someone had died.
'Neville?'
'Yeah Harry?'
'Who died?'
'No one.'
This confused Harry. If no one had died then why do they all look like this.
'Then. . .' Harry began to say. Only for Andromeda to sigh loudly. Which surprised Harry.
'Oh for Merlin's sakes, Harry get with the program.' Andromeda started. 'That idiot minister royal fucked up the wedding vow and now instead of Fleur being married to Bill, she is now married to you, along with Hermione and Nymphadora.'
'Married?!' Harry then looked at his hand with the ring and then at the left hands of Fleur, Hermione, and Tonks. 'Ack. Quick someone help me get this thing off!' He said as he started to try and pull the gold band off.
'That won't work. Its magically bound to you. The ring doesn't come off.' Andromeda stated.
'Like hell it won't. Where is my wand?' Harry reached out and his wand flew to his hand. Inciting a few gasps among the guest. 'Finite!'
All that happened when he tried to cancel the ring was a golden light that pulsed.
'Fine. I'll just cut you off. Diffindo!'
Gold pulse
'Relashio!'
Gold pulse
'Merlin's beard! Neville cut my hand off.' Harry said turning to Neville, who turned wide eyed.
'Harry it doesn't work that way.' Neville told Harry not really able to look him in the eyes.
'Why not? Fine, I won't force you. RON! Where are you at? Come cut my hand off.' Harry said as he moved towards the Weasley's. All he found was the Twins, Charlie, Molly, and Arthur standing around Bill, who was sitting down looking quite depressed.
'Bill I am sorry about what is happening. I will get this fixed as soon as I find Ron. Where is he so I can get him to cut this ring off or my hand?' Harry said.
'Ron left Harry ole chap.' Fred said.
'Ginny too. Couldn't handle the heart break.' George piped up.
'Why would they leave? The wedding is still on, just get this damned ring off my finger and give it to Bill.'
'You daft boy. That ring is now permanent on your finger. It does NOT come off. Bill can not get married to Fleur now. You are her husband. Not him.' Andromeda explained.
'Then Divorce. . .'
'Does not exist with magic.' Andromeda said.
'That can't be. Mr. Weasley, tell me this isn't true?' Harry asked.
Arthur just shook his head. Harry just felt himself pale. Surely someone would know. That's it. Hermione.
'Hermione!' Harry said as he rushed to where she was sitting with Tonks and Fleur trying to comfort the bride. 'Hermione, your the smart witch I know. I am sure you must have done some research on magical weddings. Please tell me there is some way to get this annulled.'
'I am sorry Harry. There are only two ways to do that and both are not an option at this time anymore.' Hermione said quietly. Harry could tell she was trying to not cry as well.
'What are the two options?'
'Well when the minister says does anyone object to the union. But that won't work, as he got nervous and finished the ceremony with so mote it be. And you dying is the only other option and you and I know damn well that idea is not at all an idea.'
Hearing this, Harry just sat down. He could only silently agree with Hermione, those options are truly closed.
'So what do we do now?' Harry asked, looking at the three women.
'I don't know Harry. We also have the items to find as well and now this?' Hermione shrugged. Hearing this from Hermione made Harry truly groan from the massive headache he was having.
'At least we are packed and ready to go at a moments notice. Though I think we have some time.' Harry said trying to sound hopeful. Though he didn't sound convincing.
'Harry. Haven't you learned not to say something like that?' Hermione said.
Harry was going to ask her what she meant but before doing so a bluish white glow appeared in the middle of the room.
A patronus.
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When Harry looked at the patronus, he noticed it was a lynx and when it spoke in a deep baritone voice, he knew it was from Kingsley.
"The Ministry has Fallen. The Minister is dead. They are coming. They are coming."
As the Patronus faded people started to panic and pop out of the tent as quickly as they could. It was only then that Fleur and Tonks seemed to become responsive.
"Harry what are we going to be doing?' Tonks asked, wand drawn.
'You and Fleur are coming with me and Hermione. It is not safe now that this mess has happened. Even if we doin't like it, we four are now married.' Harry stated. He then turned to Mr. Weasley. Tell the Delecours, Fleur is with us. We have to leave before, they get here.'
Arthur gave a quick nod and helped people leave.
Harry then turned to Hermione, 'Where is Snuffles?'
'He and Moony left. Said they were going home.'
'Good we will meet them there.' Before anymore could be said, Death Eaters started to pop into existance and start casting spells at random. He felt Hermione grab him and with a tug was gone.
A moment after being shoved through a narrow tube, Harry found himself, Fleur and Tonks standing in the middle of London's shopping district.
'Harry stop staring and get moving we have to get off the street and we need to change.' Hermione said pulling Harry along.
'And what am I going to change into? I am in a wedding dress!' Fleur said finally speaking after remaining silent all this time.
'That is why we are here Fleur, you and Tonks need to change and Voldemort and his Death Munchers won't be able to find us in central London surrounded by Muggles. Now lets find a clothing store.'
Soon they, the three girls and Harry, found themselves in Havana Shopping Mall. Thankfully Tonks was a half-blood and Fleur liked shopping so they didn't look out of place. Aside from the wedding dress and dress robes. After stepping into one of the open stores, the two girls went to work finding something to wear.
'Hermione we forgot about Ron.' Harry said in sudden realization.
'Ron is perfectly capable of thinking for himself, I am sure he can figure something out until we get ourselves safe first.' Hermione said with a mumble, though to Harry it sound more like doubt that Ron could do such a thing.
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As Harry and Hermione were talking, Tonks was currently sitting in a stall, trying not to panic. She couldn't believe what was going on. One second she was happily engaged to the man she had wanted for over a year and then the next second, she married to Harry-I-Can't-Stay-Out-of-Trouble-Potter. What was this world coming to? But really, she was partially responsible as well. Had she not tried to grab Hermione to help prevent the inevitable, she wouldn't have gotten into this mess. With a deep breath, Tonks shoved the rest of her dress into the now magically expanded pockets of the jeans she wore. Then looking in the mirror made sure her features were normal, or at least as normal as a Metamorphmagus could be with hot pink hair.
Upon exiting, she saw Harry and Hermione have a small talk in the corner about something and went to join them. Her only concern now was if she could still collect the Galleon on bet for when Harry and Hermione would get married bet. That payday alone would make this all worth it.
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As of this morning, Fleur Delecour was on Cloud 9. She was set to getting married to Bill Weasley. It had all been planned out to the 'tea' as the British like to say. Though why they made plans according to that drink, Fleur would never know. The plan in her head went, get married, eat and dance surrounded by family and loved ones, then Bill take her on a romantic ride in the bed for the first time. Though she would never admit it to anyone out loud, with her being part Veela or the fact that Bill kept denying her. But no that imbecile wedding minister had to go and ruin the easiest spell in the history of wedding vows. She knew she should have gotten married in Paris. But wanting to have a strong family bond she caved to the Weasley Families desire to marry in the apple orchard. Though she felt it would have been nicer in Autumn.
Though now the only thing she could look forward to was a mad man hunting her down due to her new 'husband' beating him as a baby. The so called Dark Lord had issues. Well hopefully Harry's conquest of Hogwarts girls was as profound as Ginny said they were, or the bedroom was going to be very awkward for them both. Because if there was one thing Fleur Delecour knew at that moment, she was done with the British men not taking action. It was time for her to show what a French women would do to get what she wanted.
With a deep breath, she walked out of the dressing room, only to trip straight into Nymphadora Tonks and sent them both to the floor. Only for the room to explode around them both with spellfire.
Chapter 3
As Tonks and Fleur were changing, Harry and Hermione were discussing what to do about Ron not being with them.
"Hermione, I wonder if maybe we should just leave Ron at the Burrow.' Harry spoke. He wasn't sure what to do now that the situation was like it was. 'Now let me explain why, before you lecture me. First off, we have no way of contacting them. I don't know the method of messaging with a Patronus unless you have figured it out.'
'I haven't quite gotten it yet.' Hermione said softly.
'Right and since we lost Hedwig we don't have and owl to communicate with and more than likely the Death Eaters in the Ministry or what ever is left of it is monitoring the Floo Traffic. So that method is out as well.' Harry told her.
Hermione just nodded her head. She had already considered this issue as well, and as much as getting an owl would help, she knew in her heart that Harry wasn't ready to replace Hedwig.
'Secondly Hermione. I don't think Ron will be able to handle what is going on right now. I feel with us four being married, Ron is going to be acting like he did in 4th year. And I don't think any of us could handle his jealousy and temper, at this point in time.' Harry explained. As much as he wanted Ron to join them, he knew his friend all to well. Harry figured that if Ron could become a prat over some death tournament, then the idea of Harry being married to three women would cause untold chaos. Something they didn't need at this time.
'But Harry. . .' Hermione started.
'But Harry nothing Hermione. You know how Ron gets. Can't stand it when something doesn't go his way. IF you can honestly tell me that Ron will be able to handle this new change of events. I will go to the Burrow and get him right now. Even if Voldemort and his lackeys are camped outside.' Harry firmly told her.
Hermione looked as if she wanted to defend Ron, and tell Harry he was wrong. But looking at the resolution in Harry's eyes. She knew he was right. Ron wouldn't be able to handle this problem. Hell the minute he saw the ring on her finger, he turned red and stormed off to Merlin knows where.
Just as she was about to say something, Hermione noticed two janitor's walk into the shop and judging from Harry's sudden jolt of alertness, he noticed it too. The two men had a mop and a broom and just as Hermione was about to turn back to answer Harry, she saw the men pull something out of their pocket.
It was a wand.
Suddenly, she found herself shoved to the side as Harry pushed her to the ground, drawing his own wand casting a protego. Then the second man shouted bombarda and both she and Harry found themselves blasted back as the floor exploded in front of them. Hermione felt something soft and realized it was Tonks she was on top of.
'Wotcher Hermione. I know we're all married know but don't you think we should get a room first.' Tonks joked as she rolled herself and Hermione out of the way of a Killing Curse.
Hermione just huffed in annoyance and jumped up.
"Petrificus Totalus!' Freezing the Death Eater in place off to the side, she saw Harry shielding Fleur, while the Veela threw fireballs from her hands in a partially transformed state. Hermione remembered Fleur tell her, she could only transform when she was stress or angry, and given the day Fleur had so far, Hermione would be covered in feathers as well.
'Hey Death Muncher.' Tonks called. The Death Eater got distracted for a second and that was all Harry needed as he sent a stunning spell right at him. Knocking the man over the counter.
Hermione then watched as Fleur went over to the man and burned his head and started stomping on his third leg. Hermione figured it would be good for Fleur to get some stress relief.
'Hermione, Tonks are you alright?' Harry said with worry as he approached.
Hermione just nodded her head.
'A little banged up Harry, but certainly better then Dolohov over there. This is just not Fleur's day.' Tonks stated.
'Dolohov? Isn't he suppose to be in Azkaban?' Hermione asked, while feeling a slight twinge in the scar on her chest from the last encounter with the man.
'Well apparently there was a breakout, that is if he ever went in the first place.' Harry said.
'So what do we do with them? Kill them?'
'No' Harry said. 'We can just obliviate them. At least for now until we figure out how they found us.'
Nodding in agreement, Hermione and Tonks wiped the two's minds and left them with nothing. As they turned to leave, Hermione noticed Fleur gave them both one last stomping and snapped their wands.
As they walked out of the newly repaired store, Tonks asked the obvious question.
'So what now?'
'We find some place safe and figure out our next plan.' Harry said.
'Where are we going to find a safe place?' Fleur asked.
'We'll go to Grimmauld Place. Nobody who wants us dead knows about it do to the Fidelius.' Harry replied. Hearing this Hermione nodded. Though she did notice that Tonks seemed to stiffen up.
'Are you sure Harry. We wouldn't want to impose on Sirius and Remus.' Tonks said. The uneasiness clear in her voice.
Hermione now knew why she seemed nervous.
'Its the best place for now, plus if Remus is really there it will give you both a chance to work out how your engagement is going to work now. Maybe you can get a something simple done.' Harry replied.
Hermione felt a headache coming on, what part of magically bound did Harry not understand? Though she did wonder why Harry seemed so adamant about annulling the marriage.
Seeing that Tonks was about to say something in reply, Hermione tugged her sleeve and shook her head, to indicate that Tonks should just not saying anything just yet.
'Ok Harry. Lets get moving.' Hermione pulled Harry along and dissapparated them both to Grimmauld knowing Tonks and Fleur were right behind them.
Chapter 4
For the last few years, Harry always wondered what deity it was that decided he would have such wonderful luck. Was it something along the lines of a lottery, or maybe a game of chance? What ever it was it only seemed to get worse each and every year for the last 7 years. But though it all Harry persevered and bit the metaphorical bullet, so to speak. But standing in front of Grimmauld was a good way to say he had bad luck.
Well maybe he was overstating things.
All Harry was about to do was walk into a creepy, old house to meet his parents werewolf friends whose fiancé is now married to Harry. Yeah nothing to worry about.
'Sigh'
'Harry if you sigh one more time.' Hermione said, as they stood waiting for Fleur and Tonks.
'Sorry Hermione. I am just thinking about what a bad idea this is.' Harry mumbled. 'Do we really need to go inside, we could go somewhere else.'
'This was your idea.'
'I know.'
Crack
Tonks and Fleur just arrived and believe it or not but Tonks was actually paler than Harry felt. Though he did feel she was cheating with the whole metamorphmagus ability.
'Why are we just standing here?' Tonks asked.
'Harry got cold feet.' Hermione explained.
'No I didn't.' He shot back.
'Well good. Lets go inside.' Tonks said, as she grabbed Harry and all but kicked the door down with her boisterous entrance.
'Sirius! Remus! Are you guys dead in here?' Tonks called.
'Depends on whose asking.' Harry heard Sirius shout back. Harry was beginning to wonder if removing Walburga off the wall was a good idea since all Sirius liked to do was make loud noise since she was gone.
'Hey Padfoot.' Harry said as the group walked into the kitchen.
'Prongslet!' Sirius cried and rushed and gave Harry a manly hug, as he would call it. 'It is good to see you and the girls got out alright after what happened with the ministry and the Death Eaters wedding crash. I feel they didn't like not getting an invitation.'
'Sirius we know your happy to see Harry, but could you calm down just a little.' a voice said. Harry turned around and saw Remus as he walked into the room.
Upon seeing Remus, Harry could feel the tension in the air just waiting to snap. Feeling the awkward tension, Sirius settled into a chair, silently complaining about a tough crowd.
'Hey Remus.' Harry nervously said.
'Harry, Hermione, Fleur. Dora.'
Hearing the melancholy in his voice proved too much for Tonks as she turned and ran out the room and up the stairs. Seeing this Harry saw Hermione looking at him clearly asking the obvious, he nodded his head to indicate it was ok, and Hermione and Fleur both went to track down Tonks.
'Remus. . .' Harry began.
'Harry sit down, lets talk.' Remus started and summoned some butterbeer for them both.
Once they were comfortable and had a few sips of the drink, Remus started talking.
'Harry, you have to understand. I am not mad at you or Dora. This was something completely out of your control.' Remus told Harry.
'But Remus, this isn't fair to you or Tonks. Especially not to Tonks, she has been trying for years to get you to notice her and when you and she have the chance to do so this mess happens. So I have worked it out. We somehow get this magically annulled and you can both move on to having your own wedding. And if for some reason, it can't happen magically, we can just tie you both together in a muggle ceremony.' Harry started to say. He thought it was a great idea. Win/Win and all.
'Harry this is out of both our hands.' Remus patiently told Harry.
'What do you mean?'
'Harry do you remember what the Wedding Minister said for the vows.' Sirius asked cutting Remus off.
'Not really. I was off somewhere else.'
'Well let me refresh you memory. He bound the groom and bride together by requesting Lady Magic to choose the pairing. What this means is Lady Magic herself decided you were to be married to Fleur. Not Bill.'
'What does that have to do with anything. So he messed up a line.'
'Harry Wedding Vows are like Unbreakable Vows but on steroids there is no releasing them. So when the Minister left if up to magic to decide, he made a iron clad vow that no one but Magic herself could break. By also letting Magic make the decision, it basically said you were a better match for Fleur than Bill ever would have been. Regardless of whether they loved each other.'
'Oh. But what about Hermione and Tonks, surely they have some way out of this?' Harry asked.
'Harry when Hermione pulled a Gryffindor to try and help you and Dora grabbing Hermione to stop her. It was like telling Magic they wanted to join as well. Or better yet they indirectly gave their acceptance to join so as to not be left out.' Remus explained.
Harry thought about it for a moment, 'That is utter bullshite. How on earth does Magic figure that reasoning.'
'We don't know Harry, but Magic has always been something no one can predict or understand.' Sirius said.
'So what do we do now?'
'Well Prongslet to start there is no 'we'. You are now married. Customarily the groom and his blushing bride go on a honeymoon trip and shag like rabbits. But in your case you have three women to satisfy. So since you don't have much in the lines of experience, I took the liberty of brewing you some stamina and endurance potions to get you through the night of three women. Remember preventive measures are optional now. But I would like to see a quidditch team in a few years while I am young.' Sirius told Harry quickly with a large smile on his face.
'Sirius!'
'Padfoot!'
'Mooney its true those girls are going to eat him alive.'
'Can't you be serious for once.' Remus sighed.
'But I am Sirius all the time.' Sirius barked out a laugh, causing Remus and Harry to groan at the same old joke.
'Ok, ok. But all jokes aside. You should consider something for your night time excercise.' Sirius said.
'Why?'
'Well Harry, with Fleur being part Veela, she has Veela tendancies. And Veela. . .'
Crash
A loud noise came from the drawing room, causing the three men to jump up with wands drawn. Slowly they walked out of the kitchen and towards the room. As they approached the stairs, they noticed, Hermione coming down wand drawn as well.
Putting a finger to his lips to indicate staying silent, they approached the drawing room. Harry went to one side with Hermione behind him, and Sirius and Remus on the other. Then with a silent agreement the group burst into the drawing room only to be stopped dead in their tracks.
It was Ron.
Chapter 5
'Harry!' Ron greeted.
'Stop.' Harry commanded, wand raised. 'What piece did I play in first year on McGonagall's Board.'
'Really Harry?' Ron asked.
'Answer the question or get blasted to smithereens.' Hermione said raising her wand just a little more, in response to the growing atmosphere of tension
'Fine. It was a bishop.'
'Sigh. Ron it is good to see you.' Harry said as the four lowered their wands. 'But you do know you can just not answer challenge questions.'
'Well yeah, but I never have seen the point of it. I mean who seriously remembers half the stuff people ask.' Ron replied. 'That being said, is there any food I'm starved.'
Harry could only shake his head, he turned and saw Hermione with that look she gets when she is contemplating hexing or murder of one Ronald Weasley. It was generally a look that many would flee in terror of.
'Hermione its Ron. I can't have you murder him just yet.' Harry whispered to her.
She only nodded her head. But Harry felt she wasn't truly convinced.
As they walked in the kitchen, Sirius pulled out some leftover food and put it in front of Ron.
'So Ron what happened at the wedding?' Harry asked.
'The Death Eaters sort of rounded everyone up who was left and questioned if anyone had seen you.' Ron replied between gulps of food.
'Glad no one was hurt.' Harry said with Hermione, Sirius and Remus nodding in agreement as the three left the kitchen.
'But enough about me. What about you?' Ron asked.
'What do you mean?'
'Well you just stole Fleur and Tonks from Bill and Remus. You can't just do that mate. Plus with me going out with Hermione already, you can't just claim her as yours. Now I will forgive you this one time since were best mates, but this is low even for you.' Ron stated matter of factly while trying to spoon the remaining crumbs.
Hearing this the room got cold.
'Ron you want to run that by me one more time?' Harry asked.
'I thought it was pretty clear Harry. But ok. Harry you need to give Fleur back to Bill since she technically belongs to him. You know being a Veela and all.' Ron told Harry.
'No I don't know.'
'You don't know? That is a surprise. Well you see Fleur being a Veela she is only labeled as a creature, so she can't actually be the main wife to the Heir of a Pureblood Family. Merlin the Weasley's would be run out of Britain in a heartbeat.'
'I see'
'You do good. Mum was afraid you might over react. She planned on having Bill tell her after the creature wedding ceremony.' Ron said. 'Harry it seem a little warm in here?'
'No. Did Bill know about this?'
'Not really. Mum figured he was under Veela allure. So she paid off the Minister.'
'I see. This would explain why someone so new was as nervous as he was.'
'And what does your dad think?'
"Mum never told him. Again Harry, you sure it isn't a little hot in here?'
'That might be the food Ron, Kreacher made it extra spicy.' Sirius interrupted. Harry noticed he had a pot on his head as he ducked back out of the kitchen.
'Ok I understand about Fleur. What about Tonks? What is the issue with her.'
'No issue mate. Its just . . .'
'Yeah.'
'She's a Metamorphmagus.' Ron gently said.
'Well yeah we already knew that. What is the problem?' Harry asked as calmly as he could.
'Mate everyone knows all Metamorphmagus' are good for is a good shag. With how good she is at changing, she must have gotten around a few sacks. I mean seriously how else would she have become an Auror without a sexual bribe.'
'I don't know Ron, that is pretty far out there. Tonks needed OWLs and NEWTs to get into the program.'
'Harry you think she worked for them. No. Doubtful more than likely she just good with a guys wand. No its best you give her back to Remus. As your 'best' mate, I can't let you have used goods.'
Crash
Thud
'Sorry boys, Remus had a late night and passed out.' Sirius explained as he grabbed some ice. Harry notice he now had dragonhide armor on plus the pot.
'Poor Remus. He really should take better care of himself. Though I am glad he didn't hear me. I don't think I could help pull him through his depression like I have for you, Harry. Man this soup is spicy. I swear Harry, I feel like I'm about to melt.'
'What about Hermione, Ron? I didn't know you two were an item.'
'Yeah mate. We weren't sure how to tell you. Its best you let me have Hermione back. We were suppose to start shagging after the wedding to get her nice and trained up. Since as a muggle born girl she has no experience.'
'Really.'
'Yeah. Since I'm a pureblood, I am most suited to getting her trained for household work and having kids.'
'What about if she wanted to work.'
'No need. Hermione is a muggle born plus a woman. She has no chance of finding work in Britain unless it is too spread her legs.' Ron casually explained.
'You are such a good friend Ron.'
'I know mate.'
'So I imagine you feel I should be dating Ginny then. I mean with her being a "Pureblood" and all.
Ron seemed to think about it for a moment.
'Yeah that might be best. See Ginny really likes you and with all that dating around she did was just practice to satisfy you like a proper wife.'
'I see. Were there any potions involved?' Harry asked.
'What do you mean?' Ron nearly shouted getting red in the face.
'Now calm down. I just mean I would hate to have something between me and Ginny. IT would be awkward.'
'Oh I see. But no you got with Ginny all on your own last year. Though you did worry mum she thought you might need the help. Hermione on the other hand. Well mum gave her a mild jealousy potion lace with a weak love potion. All I had to do was mix it in her shampoo. I thought of all that on my own.'
'That is quite brilliant Ron. To think of that all on your own.'
'I know mate. And the only sacrifice I had to make was shagging Lavender all last year. But not really a challenge that one was.'
'Agreed. I am glad we got that all worked out.'
'Yeah me, too' Ron said.
Harry then stood up and walked around the table to give Ron a bro hug and a strong shake of his hand.
'You know Ron you were a good friend. I am glad I could be with you for you last meal.'
'Last meal. Harry, mate whatcha mean.'
Harry then walked to the door and turn around and with one last look of sympathy, said.
'Ladies he's all yours.'
And walked out the door as three pissed witches appeared.
'Thanks Harry.' They all said and closed the door behind them. All Harry could hope was the there was enough Ron left to bury for Missus Weasley.
But seeing the smoking Sirius and Remus, out cold on the ground, Harry didn't count on it.
Chapter 6
Harry helped both Sirius and Remus off the floor and dropped them on the sofa in the den. Of course there was no rush in doing this. No sir. Harry knew the girls were royally enraged, so he did what any sensible male would do in order to preserve what little masculine dignity, he took his time. As far has Harry was concerned it was a lot of work to get two fully grown men into a chair, magic or not. And he also figured Ron would serve as a good way to release some pent up frustration.
Would Ron live through this?
Possibly. . . . Not.
Though regardless of the situation Harry was quite confident he, himself would live though the next meeting of the girls.
After some time organizing/procrastinating, Harry meandered into the kitchen. When he walked in Harry found the pots and pans had a few new dents, the table had a few cuts, and there was a faint burning smell in the room itself. Now off in the corner of the room, Harry saw the most peculiar sight.
It was a pixelated censor blob.
So judging from that sight, Harry could only casually assume that the pixelated blob was what remained of Ron. And it was only censored because the contents of the blog were so horribly mangled that the author couldn't bear to torture his readers like that.
All Harry could do was pray it was never him.
Sitting at the table was Fleur, Tonks, and Hermione casually sipping on tea, as if nothing happened.
'Hello Harry.' Hermione said.
'Hermione, Fleur, Tonks. I hope you three aren't upset anymore.' Harry said cautiously.
'No need to sound nervous Harry. We have let out all our frustrations . . . for the most part.' Tonks said.
'Well that is good to hear.' Harry said. 'Is Ron still alive?'
Fleur then threw a ball of passionfyre onto the blob causing it to whimper. 'Oui.' And then proceeded to drink her tea as if nothing happened.
'So what are we going to do next?'
'Hermione has already informed us of your little hunt while roasting the weasel, Harry. Now all we need to do is decide how to located the anchors.' Tonks told Harry.
'I can't ask you two to join into this madness, you do realize that right.' Harry told them.
'Oh we know, 'Arry.' Fleur said. 'But for better or worse we four are married by magic, so now we are a team no matter what.'
Harry sighed. He was afraid of that.
'Ok. Where do we want to start first.'
'First off show us that locket you and Dumbledore found in the cave Hermione mentioned.' Tonks said.
'One sec.' Harry then reached into the moke pouch around his neck and pulled out the locket. Then tossed it to Tonks.
'Hmm. . . this looks familiar.' Tonks mumbled as she observed the locket.
'Well, yeah. Its based off Slytherin's Locket. Maybe you saw it in an old tome.' Harry said.
'No, no. I have seen this recently. Or it may have been awhile ago. But where.'
'Ok so while Tonks try's to figure that out. What else?' Harry inquired.
'How about we talk about our new marriage?' Hermione asked.
'What's there to talk about?' Fleur said. 'We are married now.'
'Well yeah. But we need a schedule or at least some way to decide when when we get to spend time with Harry. Like the bedroom and other activities.' Hermione stated.
Fleur looked at Hermione like something was wrong. 'What is it with you and schedules? Ronald mentioned it but it didn't make sense. There doesn't need to be a schedule. If you want Harry and I'm riding then you strip and join in. Simple as that. You English folk like to complicate things. Hell Harry can even take us during meals if he wants.'
Harry almost caught himself nodding in agreement. But he would never admit to that.
"Actually I have something. What do we do with that?" Tonks said, gesturing to the blob that was Ron.
'First we obliviate what we are doing with the Horcruxes. Then drop him at the Burrow by portkey.' Harry said.
'Already done. He won't remember anything about them at all.' Hermione said.
'Good who wants to do the honors.' Harry asked.
'I will.' Fleur then transfigured a wooden spoon into a large rolling pin, then with a tap 'Portus' And the final cu da gra, she shoved the rolling pin where the sun doesn't shine. Then with a howl and a pop Ron was gone.
After a few moments of silence, 'You know you could have made the portkey larger if that is where you were going to put it.' Hermione said.
Harry made a mental note not to anger Hermione.
'Oh it has a sticking charm on it and every time he says something bad against us it will start thrusting and stinging.' Fleur said with a smile. 'It stays put for a few hours.'
Harry made a second mental note not to anger Fleur.
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After a few cups of tea and some cakes later, Sirius and Remus stumbled into the kitchen. Sirius still had on the pot.
'Sirius why is the pot still on your head?' Harry asked.
'I may have used a sticking charm with a time delay on it.' He said sheepishly.
'Well its a good thing your head doesn't itch.' Tonks said.
'Nymphy why. Now my head itches.' Sirius complained, while Remus snickered. 'Why do you have Regulus' Locket? I haven't seen that in years. Thought we threw it out when we cleaned the place.'
Chapter 7
The moment the words left Sirius' mouth, an earthshattering silence encompassed the kitchen.
'Sirius what do you mean by Regulus' locket? You mean there was one in this house just like it?" Harry said slowly. The shock was almost too much for him to handle. The shear fact that a Horcrux had been in this house and it had been potentially thrown out was inconceivable.
"Of course!" Hermione suddenly shouted. "R.A.B. Regulus A. Black. Remember Harry the large golden locket that we all tried to open back before 5th Year." The realization of what they had been doing hit her. "Sweet Maeve. We tried to open it."
"Sirius where is that locket. We need it now." Harry told him.
Sirius now looked very confused. "Harry why is the locket important?"
"Sirius the locket is a Horcrux. Voldemort's Horcrux." Harry stated. Hearing this Sirius went extremely pale.
"No. You mean to say the dark wanker made a Horcrux?"
"Not A horcrux. But multiple horcruxes." Hermione corrected.
What little color was left in Sirius's face promptly left.
"KREACHER!" Sirius yelled.
POP
"Worthless, Blood traitor master, call for Kreacher?" Kreacher croaked, as he appeared in the kitchen. Sirius reached and grabbed Kreacher and brought him up to eye level. "Kreacher this is very important. You are to answer me honestly and are not to hide any detail. Please tell me, you have a golden locket that looked like Regulus's locket that we threw out a couple of years ago."
"Kreacher did indeed rescue Good Master Regulus's locket when bad master threw it out. Kreacher could not let it out of sight. Not while he has yet to fulfill Master Regulus's last wish."
"What last wish?" Tonks asked.
Kreacher refused to answer.
"Answer her." Sirius ordered.
"To destroy it." Kreacher croaked. He then started to bawl and cry. "Kreacher has failed Master Regulus."
"Kreacher. We may be able to do something about it. Can you bring it here?"
"Truly?" Kreacher croaked.
"Yes" Sirius replied. Kreacher then popped out of the kitchen and seconds later popped back in, this time carrying an ugly locket that bore a striking resemblance to the one on the table.
"Thank you Kreacher." Harry said. He then turned around and picking up the fake locket. Harry then approached Kreacher and kneeled down. "Here Kreacher. I am sure Regulus would have liked you to have this. You have done a noble deed in service to House Black."
Hearing Harry say this to him, Kreacher then took the locket and burst into tears. "Kreacher will work hard to remain loyal to the Ancient and Noble House of Black. Kreacher will start to clean the house."
"Ok now that that mess is cleared up. Now what?" Sirius asked.
"No clue." Harry replied.
"What do you mean 'no clue'? Harry I feel the evil radiating off that thing from here. How are you going to destroy it?" Sirius asked.
"I don't know, Sirius. I destroyed the diary with a basilisk fang and unless this house has that or some venom laying around I don't have a solution."
"What ring?"
"Voldemort's grandfather's ring. And before you ask I don't know what Dumbledore did to destroy it."
"Ok. Well from what I remember the house doesn't have and basilisk venom or venom imbued blades. Which is surprising." Sirius said.
"Uh excuse me. My telling us what your talking about?" Tonks cut in.
"Well Tonks a blade is usually sharp and pointy."
"No you damned mutt. How is a blade imbued with the venom?"
"Oh that is quite simple but also expensive. You just need to have some goblin forged steel. They are so indestructible anything added to the blade will only make it stronger." Sirius informed.
"AHH! That's it. Harry, Dumbledore used the Sword of Gryffindor to destroy the ring. Thats why he left it to you in his will. Its made of goblin steel." Hermione exclaimed.
"Thats great Hermione. But one problem, its at Hogwarts. And we are here." Harry sighed.
"Oh yeah." Hermione stated and sat back down.
"Anything else for us Sirius?"
"Well unless you know how to cast Fiendfyre and not burn down the house with us inside. Then no." Sirius said.
A moment of silence then went through the room and after a few moments, Fleur then raised her hand.
"I may have a solution, but I don't know if it would work."
"What kind of idea?"
"Passion Fyre" Fleur stated.
"What is Passion Fyre?" Harry asked.
Fleur then summoned a ball of flames into her hand and held it out in front of her. "This is Passion Fyre. It is the name of the magical flames that Veela weild in defense of themselves. The flames magical properties allows for the burning of anything with ill or dark intent. Passion Fyre is actually the basis for the Fiend Fyre spell."
"So in theory since the horcrux is some of the foulest magic around Passion Fyre should be able to burn it"? Hermione said, looking at the ball of pink flames with academic interest.
"Oui." Fleur nodded. "In theory, but it has never been tested against something this dark."
At hearing that the room went quiet as everyone went into deep thought
"Well I say we give it a try." Harry said, as he stood up. Turning to Sirius," Sirius does this place have a room that could handle the magical feedback. Cause if this works or it doesnt we are going to have a bit of a fight on our hands."
"We do, but are you sure Harry? This is an awful big risk." Sirius asked.
"Yes I'm sure Sirius. We need to get rid of these things as quick as possible. Less chance of the Dark Wanker catching onto what we are doing." Harry said, with a firrm determination in his eye.
Sirius seeing Harry's resolute look, nodded, "In that case follow me. We'll go to the duelling room."
Chapter 8
After the startling revelation of what the locket was, Sirius led the group down to to the dueling room. He led the group down a hidden set of stairs that Harry and Hermione had not noticed the summer before their 5th year. After a series of twist in turns, the group came upon a simple black door with the Black Family Coat of Arms on the front.
Sirius then tapped his wand on the door, which caused it to swing open. The group walked into a brightly lit room with a single strip of carpet running down the middle of the room.
"Well, this is it. The famed Black Dueling Room. A room that can have anything cast in it and no one will ever know." Sirius said.
"Great lets get this show on the road." Harry said. He then brought the locket to the center of the room. And placed it on the ground, he then turned around to Fleur, "Are you alright with doing this? I know it is a lot to ask.'
Fluer looked right at Harry and nodded her head, "Oui. I can do this just fine. But Harry I feel you must know before we do this. Passion Fyre takes a toll on the weilder and the price can be exacting. I will need your help to mitigate the backlash."
"How serious are we expecting the backlash to be Fleur? Just so you know, I am willing to help in any way possible." Harry said seriously. He was determined to do whatever it took since he already felt responsible towards Fleur with everything that has been happening.
"Good, but you dont have anything to worry about." Fleur then cupped her hands together and blew gently into them. Observing her hands, Harry saw wisps of gently pink flames flow into her hands forming soft glowing softball sized flame. If Harry had to be honest the flames gave Fleur an ethereal look and seem to enhance her already beautiful looks.
"I'm going to open the locket now, Fleur throw the flames as soon as it opens." Harry told her. As he walked back to the locket, he noticed Hermione and Tonks setup a series of shields around them and Sirius.
Harry then knelt down and after a moment, "OPEN!" Even though he hadn't used it in a while Harry could still hear the distinct hissing sound. When the locket opened, thick black gasseous smoke exploded out of it, and started to try to take shape. All while lashing out and attacking anything insight.
"Harry Potter, I have seen your heart. . ." the smoke began to say.
"Now Fleur!" Harry yelled. He then dived out of the way as Fleur's Passion Fyre flew over and landed on the locket, and exploded outward with a blast. The flames began to expand and grow. As the Passion Fyre took hold, the locket and flames started to battle each other for dominance. Soon birds of fire began to form and fly into the surrounding area, dive bombing the vile locket. Slowly but surely, the Fyre began to eat away at the locket, causing it to start screaming and wailing. Till suddenly, the locket imploded on itself with one last dying shriek and turned into a twisted metal mess.
Harry looked over at Fleur and saw that she had collapsed onto the floor. He quickly rushed over to her and put a hand on her arm. "Fleur? Are you alright?" Fleur then looked up at Harry with look of hunger in her eyes.
"Yes, Harry. I am just fine." Fleur said with a shakey breath. "I sure hope the stamina Ginevera boast of you having in bed is true. Your going to need it."
Harry's eyes widened. He wasnt dumb by any means but even he understood that reference. "Wait. . .Fleur." But before he could say anything else. Fleur leaned in and gave him a searing kiss. He could feel the waves of desire radiating off of Fleur as the kiss continued. When it broke, Harry was still dazed.
Fleur then turned a fevorish look to Sirius, "I need a bedroom now, I can hold back much longer."
With a smirk on his face, Sirius replied, "Master bedroom third floor. Dear ole mum would have a heart attack is she knew. Have fun you two."
"Come Mr. Potter, your new wife needs some of that Potter Care." Fleur said hungrily. Sirius gave a bark of a laugh, as Hermione and Tonks eyes widened at the implied meaning.
Harry then snapped out of it, "Wait. What?" But before he could say any more, Fleur grapped his arm and with a twist and pull, she apparated them out of the room and into the master bedroom on the bed.
Needless to say, things happened. Well, after some awkward truths came out first.