Chapter Ten
December 21st 2000 Riddle Manor
“So do we have a double wedding?”
The words of Tom Riddle repeat in Harry’s mind. Did he want to get married? Not just married but married to Luna, his best friend, and married in someone else's land. If Harry had to be honest to himself he used to have a crush on Luna back when they were in Hogwarts. But that had just been a one way crush. How could he do this to her, make her marry him but Luna believed in love in true love. How could he do that to her.
‘Knock, knock, knock’ Harry heard the door to the bedroom where he was staying. “Come on in.” he said in a low voice but loud enough to be heard. The door opened and Tom’s daughter came in, Hermione Riddle. “Hello, may I speak to you?” she asked. Harry looked at the beautiful curly brunette, as an Alpha he could smell she had been currently mated.
“Of course.” Harry said and with that she went to sit with him on the floor in front of the fireplace. “Are you okay?” Hermione asked. Harry huffed at the question “Is like my whole life has just been pulled right under me. You have no idea how that can make someone feel.” Harry said, soon he heard the woman next to him start laughing loudly. When he turned she was covering her mouth, eyes with a few tears and snoring. “Did you just snort? Are you crying or laughing?” Harry asked Hermione she was a little strange, maybe that's why Luna and her were friends.
“You just said the stupidest thing in the world. You think I don't know about having once life been pulled under you? I was just Jane Granger, a women without a family, told that I was sold, and that I would be given to Ronald Weasley. Then I go out for one night, shag a beautiful blonde man my now fiance, Ronald killed someone while I was orgasming, talk about killing the mood, then I come here where I stay start work for my unknown parents, one night I am about to join the pack but end up breaking the dark magic that was placed on me and I find out that my then bosses are actually my parents. Oh and should I tell you the rest, yes I think I shall one of does nights before I knew who I really was i shifted, yes shifted into a wolf, I lost my virginity to Fred Weasley because he wanted to protect me from Ronald, but now Fred is a Johnson and I am about to get married to that beautiful blonde man after we couldn’t wait and mated each other during my recent heat. Now tell me Harry Potter, Chosen One of murder Albus Dumbledore do I or no I not understand you?” Hermione asked him.
Harry started laughing and nodded. “Alright, alright, you got me there. Can you help me with Luna? I… I don't know what to do. We both know she is a hopeless romantic and I would hate to trap her in this kind of marriage. She deserves so much more than a fixed marriage.” he tells her. Hermione smiles slowly at him and takes his hand. “Do you care for Luna?” she asked Harry nods and looks at the dancing fire. “I do, I care for her a lot. That's why I can't make her do this, she deserves more…” Harry told her but was cut off. “More than Harry Potter, her best friend, a man that is so worried about her, are there other options: the bitch of Ginevra Weasley or death? Let me tell you something Harry Potter. If you pick any of the other options you will destroy her and like you said she deserves the best. So you better give her the best you got. Now if you will excuse me I have to go for my final dress fitting. Should I take Luna so she can pick her white dress or should she get a black one?” Hermione asked as she got up from the floor.
Harry smiles to himself. “Neither.” he told her, making her turn around and glare at him. “We both know Luna wouldn't wear a white wedding dress. Just make sure there is nothing over the top in our pack. The wedding photos are framed and the last thing I want is for some journalist like Rita Skeeter to make fun of her. Just make sure it is in a nice even grown still very much Luna but elegant for the future Luna of the pack.” Harry said with a shy smile.
Hermione just shook her head. “Ugh go talk to my father and while you are there let him give you some points on speaking. You could have just told me ‘yes I would like to marry her’ and I would have made sure she got the perfect wedding dress. I am serious about going to speak to my father and maybe Draco can help you get a tux made sure it is colored so you can match with Luna. I am thinking of a dark purple.” Hermione said and with that she walked away with a smile on her face.
Tom was nodding his head and just lifted his palm to slap Hermione's. “I expect you will keep your end of the deal. I talk to Potter from the end of the cliff, help my best friend marry the man she's been secretly in love with and you let me and Draco live in our own home.” Hermione told her father. Tom grunts and nods his head “Fine but it can't be more than 1.5 kilometers away from the manor.” Tom told her making Hermione put her hands on her hips “Fine. Now I must go see how Millicent is doing with my dress. Oh and Harry really needs a few lessons on being a new age Alpha.” she told him as she walked away.
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Hermione walked into Millicent’s store; her mother, future mother-in -law, Pansy, and Luna were already there waiting for her. She smiled at the ladies and pulled Luna up with her. “Milli, we are going to need a new dress.” Hermione spoke up assuming the other woman was in the back. “What?” Luna said with her mouth agape. Hermione just smiles and nods at Luna. but she keeps shaking her head.
“Ladies.” everyone hears and when they turn around and see Harry Potter with Draco behind him. “Millie! Don’t bring out my dress!” Hermione yelled out. “Go on Potter, before my future wife punches me.” Draco told Harry who nodded and walked over to a still shocked Luna. “Hello ladies, I am sorry for disturbing your meeting but well.” Harry tried to talk but he was too nervous and pushed his hair back. “Go on, Potter, we have a long day.” Pansy told him, gesturing to him to move it along.
Harry blushed, nodded, and took Luna’s left hand. “Hey Lu, I know I haven’t called you that in a long time. Look this is not how I imagined this would go. Of course I never imagined that I would be proposing to you…” Harry started to say. “Nice Potter, very nice you are doing such a nice job.” Draco taunted him. But Narcissa, Loren, Pansy and Hermione hit him.
“... I am sorry but I was always told iI would marry whoever they picked for me. I never thought I would get the chance to pick who to marry.” Harry told them. “But you are not picking me. I am not your choice.” Luna told him in a low voice. “No, no, it's not like that, Lu. I was never given the chance to pick. Do you remember when I asked you to the Yule Ball?” Harry asked. Luna nodded, not taking her eyes away from him. “That was the only time I was allowed to pick and I picked you. Today I pick you again and I will keep on picking you because just thinking I would lose all the memories I have had with you… it kills me. When we go back home I want everyone to know that you Luna Lovegood, Looney, my Lu are our Luna. Riddle didn’t make me pick you, did he suggest it yes he did and I am happy he did. Now I ask you Lu do you pick me? Luna Lovegood, will you marry me and be my moon?” Harry asked.
“Are you serious, you want me to marry you?” Luna asked if her blue eyes looked like seas. “Oh for Morgana sake woman, he just gave you a wonderful proposal even Blaise wasn’t that sweet. Can you just say yes we have many things to do you know.” Pansy said in a watery voice. Harry tilted Luna’s head over to his and without breaking eye contact till his lips touched hers. It took Luna five seconds to wake up from her dream and kiss him back.
Luna smiles as they pull apart. “You were my first kiss.” she whispers into his lips. “I know. Now can you answer my question. Will you marry me?” Harry reasked. Luna chuckled and nodded. With that Harry pulled out a chain from his neck and carefully took out a small ruby ring. Luna gasped when she saw it, she did hear Pansy say it was not that big, but she knew what this ring was and who this ring belonged to.
“I thought you might have given it to…” Luna was about to say but was cut off by a small kiss. “Shhh Lu, no I couldn't give it to her. Plus she had always said she wanted a huge ring. But this, this one right here, my mother's engagement ring only belongs to you. The woman that I have decided to marry. Now pick a beautiful wedding dress.” Harry told her kissing the top of her head as he placed the ring on her finger. “I will see you later alright?” he asked and Luna nodded her head with one final kiss. Harry and Draco both left the store and their fiance.
“Okay ladies, let 's get Ms. Lovegood a wedding dress.” Narcissa announced minutes later Luna is pushed into almost every dress in the store. But no wedding dress seems to fit her properly, not until Luna points at a certain dress and everyone looks at the blonde witch. “Really that one?” Pansy asked. “Well Ms. Lovegood, that is not really a wedding.” Milicent tries to explain but Hermione shakes her head. “No, if Luna wants that dress she will get this dress. You can add a petticoat can’t you Milli?” Hermione asked, looking at the smiling face of Luna. “Umm yes Ms. Riddle I can.” Milicent answered.
Soon after Hermione was fitted in her wedding dress and Luna was measured the woman came out of Milicent’s shop. They followed to head out to pick the dinner that would be served at the wedding, the cake and music. With that the woman went to the spa to get some pre-wedding pampering.
December 21 2000 Riddle Manor
Hermione woke up with a wide smile on her lips today was her wedding day. Today she married Draco Malfoy and not only that Luna was also going to marry the man of her dreams. Just at that moment her bedroom flew open and Luna walked in dancing around the bedroom flapping her nightgown like fairytale wings. “What are you doing?” Hermione asked. But Luna just kept on dancing as she sang some unknown song.
At that moment Pansy, Narcissa and Loren walked in looking at the young blonde dance around. “Is too early for this.” Pansy said, putting two fingers on her forehead. “Oh you just need some coffee dear. Winky!” Loren called out. Soon Winky popped in wearing a kind of french maid costume. “Yes ma'am?” Winky asked “Can you please bring us some green tea and a cup of coffee for Pansy.” Loren asked.
Winky nodded and then looked at the two brides. “What can Winky get the brides?” Winky asked with a wide smile. “I believe a green juice with a calming potion will suit them well.” Narcissa Winky. Loren twisted her face. “Ugh, just don't put any kale in it. It was disgusting going down and my breath stink so close to my wedding.” Loren said. Winky smiled and nodded, popping out to come back ten minutes later.
While they waited for Winky to come back they sent the brides to take a shower to freshen up their hair. “Luna, hurry up! If you don't come out in the next ten seconds I will go in there and drag you out naked or not.” Pansy yelled. Hermione just looked at her mother and Narcissa as they heard Luna giggle. “Fuck, I don’t want to know how will survive when she gets married.” Hermione wondered. Narcissa glared at her “Language Hermione, but yes Pansy is going to be a right nightmare.” Narcissa said. All three women turned around to make sure that the witch in question didn’t hear them.
Soon Luna was packed with an angry Pansy behind them. “Luna Loren, you will have to teach this Luna to be a proper LUNA.” Pansy scolded. Loren shook her head “No, she is perfect and will be her own Luna. I hope that when this is all over we can go see you and Mr. Potter.” Loren said, kissing the top of Luna’s head. “Alright ladies come on and let’s put on the wedding dress. We don’t want to keep anyone waiting.” Narcissa said, clapping her hands as Winky and two other female elves came in.
Of course it took much longer to get Hermione dressed as Loren and Winky were crying. Saying how the last time they had dressed Hermione in a white dress was when they introduced her to the pack. Now she was about to get married and in due time she would be called the head of their pack. “She looks so pretty, madam. She looks like an angel.” Winky said as they looked at a ready Hermione.
“Oh Hermione, you look so pretty. Draco is going to cry when he sees you.” Luna said in a sweet voice. Hermione smiled at her reflection when she saw how beautiful she looked in her wedding dress. Her mother's wedding dress is an old school lace sleeve, with buttons on the back and an a-line skirt. Her hair had been pinned up halfway giving her an elegant look. “I look beautiful.” she said. While Loren held her close to her looking at the vision in front of her. “Your father is going to lose it. When you were two you managed to get to my dress and said it was very pretty and you wanted to wear it.” Loren told her as they both smiled at each other.
“You better not ruin your makeup Riddle.” Pansy said as Loren shook her head. “Good luck getting her ready.” Loren told her daughter. Pansy had gone to help Luna and her fluffy dress. Luna had picked an ivory color dress with purple roses and green leaves crotched into the dress and about two or three petticoats had been added to the original dress. The dress had spaghetti straps and the back was transparent with leaves covering her back in a beautiful design.
“You look lovely Ms. Lovegood. You know I don't have a daughter. I was never given the chance to have one. So today I would like to give you something special for your special day.” Narcissa said as she was given a light green box from her house elf and passed it over to Luna. Opening the box slowly, Luna saw a beautiful tiara filled with mini emeralds around it. Narcissa took it from the box and slowly placed it on top of Luna’s head framing her wavy long blonde hair around her face. “Now you look like what you truly are, the biggest star in the sky, a true Luna.” Narcissa said mak8ng the once smiling witch tear up and hold Narcissa tight. Whispering thanking her for this grand gift.
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December 21st 2000 Riddle Pack Land
Tom was looking out at the sea of guests and looking at his watch. ‘Why was his daughter taking so dang long.’ “Where are they? Ugh why do women have to take so damn long” Tom asked himself. A throat clearing made him look behind himself “Because my dear husband we have to make sure everyone looks at us.” Loren told him as she kissed him. “Now get ready, our little girl is coming.” she said.
Tom takes a deep breath and sees his wife go and sit down on the front of the wedding line. Soon Tom feels a pat on his back and when he turns he almost says Lucius. But the wide smile and blue eyes told him that this was not a Malfoy. The blonde man smiled at him “Hello, Xenophilius Lovegood, Luna's father.” the man said. Tom smiled back and took the man's hand.
“How do you feel?” Tom asked. Xenophilius sighs “I am sad I am losing my little girl. But I have known for years she liked Harry. So I am so happy he finally saw my little girl for the amazing witch she is. I am happy that she is happy.” he replied, making Tom nod his head feeling the same. The only thing was that the blonde man in front of him had the luxury of seeing his daughter grow up.
“Thank you for letting me come here. Even if Luna isn't getting married in the same land where I married her mother. But I am even more happy we are not in his land. But a land where there hasn't had any blood shed on it. Tom stiffened and nodded his land was pure. The only blood sheed that was on his land was when couples got married or where they let someone join the pack. But that was different; it was made out of joy, love, and he wanted it to stay pure.
“Okay men look alive, the brides are coming and if any of you make them cry I will hurt you.” Pansy said. Tom and Xenophilius looked at Pansy like if she was mad when Narcissa passed by she just waved her off. Pansy squinted at them and when the music started she smiled and walked out. Soon enough Hermione and Luna appeared in front of their father's.
Both father's freeze and hug their daughter tight. “You look beautiful my moon. I wish your mother was here with us.” Xenophilius said but Luna just took her father's hand and smiled. “She is here.” Luna told him with that she took her father's arm and they walked out leaving Tom and Hermione alone.
“Salazar you look so beautiful just like your mother. I still remember the day we found you in your mother's closet with the dress on the ground and your little body trying to put it on. Now look at you all grown up and about to get married. Is not fair you are moving away from us so soon.” Tom said trying not to cry but it is impossible not to.
“Dad, don't cry because if you cry I am going to cry and if we cry Pansy will kill us before I get to marry Draco.” Hermione told her father trying not to cry and chuckling instead. “Well then we can't have that witch kill us. Is it just me or is Miss Parkinson actually very scary.” Tom said looking around to make sure the raven haired witch wasn't behind them.
Soon the music begins and Tom kisses Hermione's forehead. “Is time princess.” he whispered. Hermione smiles and takes a long deep breath when the white curtains open up. While the whole pack and a few other guests sit in the crowd all Hermione can see is Draco. Draco the man who singly changed her life and now he was about to change her life forever.
“Will you like at the fool crying on his wedding day. Brings back memories of when I saw your mother on our wedding day. There are only few occasions that an Alpha is allowed to be seen crying in public. His wedding day, and the day their children are born.” Tom whispered as they walked down the aisle.
Hermione smiled back at Draco who's eyes were clearing filled with tears. He mouthed ‘I love you.’with a watery smile. She smiled and winked at him. “Who gives these brides away?” Severus Snape asked. Both parents answered for each bride.
Snape cleared his throat as he gestured for everyone to take a seat. “We are here today to unit these two couples in matrimony. Before we get started I shall ask, if there is anyone here who doesn't think these souls shall wed?” Snape asked.
“HE IS MINE! DRACO IS MINE AND I WON'T LET THAT BITCH HAVE HIM!!!” the screaming voice of Astoria Greengrass yelled as she stood and tried to launch herself at Hermione. Draco quickly pushes Hermione behind him ready to attack. But before Astoria could reach the bride. Astoria is on the floor punched in the face, breaking her perfect nose. “You fucken bitch! I told you not to mess with my friend. Now get out before our Alpha does the same thing he did to Brouth Jr.” Pansy said standing over a bleeding Astoria.
Blaise and Goyle grabbed Astoria and pulled her out. “Now professor Snape you may carry on.” Pansy said sweetly, taking her seat again. Regulus patted Tom’s back and whispered “Remind me to offer her a job after this wedding. She is scary good and is better as an autor then a healer.” Regulus said.
“Well that was interesting. But Hermione and Draco are meant to be.” Luna said, smiling up at Harry who just chuckled. “If there are any more fools who think you can break this wedding. I shall remind you that Ms. Parkinson was my best student in DADA. Apparently Ms. Greengrass forgot. Now if you don't mind I would like to get done with this and be off.” Snape said, making everyone laugh.
“Now Mr. Potter and Ms. Lovegood would you two take each your left hand and clasp them together. Now repeat after me.” Snape waited for Harry and Luna to do as they were told. “I thow take thee to be mine. I bind my soul, body, mind and magic thee to have and to hold in this world and thee next.” Snape said and then gestured for Harry and Luna to repeat.
When the vows finished a blue light came around them. “I think it is time for the kiss.” Harry said when he bend down and captured her lips in his. Making everyone applaud. When things calmed down Snape looked over to Draco and Hermione.
“I thow take de to be mine. I bind my soul, body, mind and magic de to have and to hold in this world and de next.” Draco and Hermione repeated but unlike Harry and Luna they had another vow to take. “By my blood, I bind my soul to thee and this pack. Together we will be one and rule this land as one.” Draco and Hermione declare as a golden and silver light binding them. Everyone from the pack feeling the next take over.
“I Severus Snape have the honor to introduce to you all the future of our world Alpha Harry Potter and his Luna, Luna Potter na Lovegood. And of course our future leaders Hermione Riddle Malfoy and Draco Malfoy. Now if all witches and wizards can lift your wands and send them protective charms as tradition.” Snape told them all, picking up his wand and sending protective charms to both couples.
After everyone send them their protective charm Draco bends to kiss Hermione. “You are mine now and I am yours.” he whispered as he kissed her again. “Now we have the rest of our lives to live. But first I want to party and then have a good long night of sex.” Hermione told him with a wink.
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“We are married Hermione! We are married can you believe it.” Luna said as she hugged Hermione tight. Laughing, Hermione nodded. “Yes, yes we are and if everything goes as planned soon we will be able to see each other without a barrier dividing us.” she told Luna eho tilted her head. “You know what your father is planning?” Luna asked. “We do but is our wedding night Lovegood… I mean Potter and because of that we will not discuss it. Now if you don't mind I will take my wife for a dance.” Draco said, pulling Hermione away.
“Follow us.” Snape gestured to the entrance of the tent. Where Tom and Lucius were standing. Soon Harry was by her side holding her hand. “What is wrong?” he asked. “I think they want to speak about you know who and not Mr. Riddle but the other you know who.” Luna said, making Snape slightly smirk. He couldn't wait to see Dumbledore's face when he saw who his Chosen One picked as a wife.
Harry walked hand in hand with Luna outside the tent. Following Tom, Lucius and Snape who had pulled them to the side to speak to them about the next step. “Alright we'll Lu and I are married. What is the next step? Are we going to have to go back?” Harry asked to his relief Tom shook his head. “We leave Dumbledore to experience the feeling of losing a loved one. Plus you Potter being here is part of my next step.” Tom said looking over to Lucius to explain as he drank some firewhiskey.
“After you two bond, it is more likely that Dumbledore will know. Then most likely will want to storm our land to get you back.” Lucius said seriously. Harry coughed as he looked at the blonde man. “Don't worry Mr. Potter, your dear Mr. Dumbledore won't be able to get past our land.” Snape said.
Harry looked at them confused. “But Dumbledore has very talented wizards. How are you going to keep him out?” he asked. “Well Mr. Potter while Dumbledore might have talented wizards to attack. I have a talented ward specialist and we have them putting up special wards that will keep Dumbledore and anyone from his pack out. Except for you, of course Potter.” Tom said smiling. “How are you going to do that? Don't you need some type of thing from him?” Harry asked them.
The men smirk and look over at Luna who just sighs. “Well Dumbledore sheds a lot, it wasn't difficult to get some hair from him.” Luna said smiling. Tom smiled back at them and nodded for them to head back to the party. Lucius and Snape came up behind him. Watching at the Potter rejoined their next leaders. Dumbledore had made a huge mistake and the young girl he once took away to hurt them. Was the start to his downfall alongside Luna Lovegood the two witches he once ignored he would never forget as long as he lived. That was if he lived after they were done with him.
“What should we do next my Lord?” Snape asked as they saw the couples dancing. “Will wait for them to mate and after will wait for that old fool to make his next move.” Tom said as they looked at the wards that had been placed around their land.
Fool me once shame on me fool me twice shame on me but fool me three times well that is your undoing.