Coronation Reception
Looking out on the crowd I saw everything going on from discussions to the odd argument as the night wore on. Then of course there were the looks of those planning to offer contracts for everything from trade to alliance to marriage. Not that the last would be considered too much as political marriage is not something I can agree to. I can also see my mates meandering around not that they know that yet.
“Majesty?” Crowley says breaking my revelry.
“Yes, cousin” I answered wondering what he could need.
“The wolf would like a word as would others, shall we begin the request to the floor tonight or tomorrow?” He asked with a curiosity in his eyes.
“Have I ever left such business to wait cousin? I will not change how I rule now, besides some will have to leave tonight, and it would be such an inconvenience to make them return you know that.” I say in a lightly chastising way.
“Of course, Majesty, my apologies.” He said before turning and announcing to the crowd, “Any who would make a request of the queen may now do so.” He announced causing silence as everyone waited for a response from the crowd.
“Majesty,” came a sensual voice from the crowd.
“Your request, Siren Lord Levee?” I answered standing gracefully from my throne.
“Majesty has entered majority today and I was wondering on behalf of our peoples if she would agree to an unbreakable union betwixt herself and our people?” He answered with a bow.
“Siren Lord Levee,” I began standing taller, “Though this proposition is an interesting one I fear yourself and those with the same idea to gain control in my realm will be disappointed to learn that I must deny them all for the fact I have like many others you see before you predestined mates chosen by Hecate and the fates themselves. Might there be anything else I could offer.” I ended with a look around the hall noticing many giving the Siren officials dirty look including their Selke cousins, and not a few other officials that had the same ploy scowling at the floor due to the realization they could not gain a foot hold in the court that way.
“Of course, Majesty, my apologies for my presumption.” Levee said bowing low as he backed into the crowd.
“Of course, I’m sure it was unintentional on your part. Are there any others who would make a request of me?”
“Majesty, might I have your ear?” asked the female Selke representative.
“Of course, Selke Lady Niala, your request?” I asked with a soft smile to the soft-spoken woman.
“Our people have been close allies for many centuries, and we wish to revise and renew this alliance at the soonest posable convenience for both parties including if you wish staying until tomorrow for treaty negotiations.” She ended with a polite curtsy folding her hands in front of herself demurely waiting for her answer.
“This we have been and this we wish to stay if you are amiable as you say we will renew our alliance tomorrow after breakfast.” I responded with my own though shallower curtsy as she once again curtsied in thanks and returned to the side of her mate in the crowd.
“Majesty,” said Lady Delacour stepping from the crowd.
“Veela Lady Delacour,” I say with a respectful nod, “your request.”
“I would like to first congratulate you on your coming of age.”
“Thank you, my Lady, you’re as kind as ever.” I say with a soft smile and nod.
“I would request simply for our continued alliance as it has always stood and to wish you the best for your rule however long that may be.” She said with a slight curtsy before entering the crowd to applause and agreement.
“Thank you, are there any others here who would ask for aid?” I call seeing that there are few if any left.
“Majesty,” I heard a gravelly voice say from the back of the room causing many to move to show the speaker.
“Wolf Alpha Greyback your request?” I ask somewhat surprised since he rarely talked and even more rarely did not go through others to contact me.
“Might I request, if you do not find it to presumptuous,” He began standing straight and moving to the dais, “a place for the pups and elders as the Ministry have increased their numbers on the werewolf front and I worry for their safety.”
“I do not find this presumptuous at all, Alpha Greyback, though I will have to ask you to give me time to find a property that would be appropriate for your needs as I can think of none off the top of my head. But I do promise a place safe from our common enemy within the week and thank you for bringing this information to my attention.” I reply, a moment later after thinking over the request.
“Of course, I would expect nothing less especially with the vast amount of land, her majesty owns. You also of course welcome for the information as you said they are our common enemy.” He said bowing and returning to the crowd.
“Majesty,” I heard a silky voice say from the crowd as one of my beautiful mates stepped from the crowd.
“Lord Voldemort, you’ve a request for me.” I said with a coy grin slowly licking my lips.
“I’ve more of a question really if, her Majesty, would.”
“Of course,” I nod.
“You are of majority, but you also have a few years of school left do you not?” He asked and I nodded, “Would you be intending to return to Hogwarts, pardon if I sound presumptuous, I’m simply curious. Also thought that if so, I could offer protection through my people who are found there.” He ended, as I stood thinking about his proposition.
“You are correct, Lord Voldemort, I was not planning on returning but it may cause a stir if I don’t, give me some time to think on it, and I thank you for the offer.” I say thoughtfully with a grateful nod at the offer of protection.
“But of course.” He said bowing back into the crowd.
“Are there any other requests?” I ask and wait a moment and when I see there are none, “Then let us return to our festivities.” I say with a loud clap causing music to start and many to pair up and start dancing.
“Majesty, may I have this dance?” I hear from beside me turning I see Draco standing there with a hand offered to me.
“Perhaps, but first you have to answer a question for me.” I say with a coy smile at the blond.
“Alright,” He said uneasy.
“Can you tango?” I asked with a sly grin.
“Not as well as I can waltz.” He answered hesitantly.
“Then yes, you may, Heir Malfoy.” I say as I take his hand with a curtsy, and the music changes as we take the floor together giggling as we go through the dance.
POV change
On the other side of the hall Voldemort stands next to Severus watching the enchanting creature that is Harry Potter, Vampyr Queen, dancing with the Malfoy Heir.
“Severus, did he ask her to dance of his own free will or was it suggested to him?” Voldemort asked Severus.
“No, Narcissa, had him ask her thinking he could get her to join the festivities or some such.” Severus said shaking his head.
“I see, well they seem to get along well.” He replied somewhat irritated.
“Don’t worry my Lord.” Came Grayback’s voice from behind them, “He’s not her mate.” He continued with and amused smirk on his face.
“How would you know?” Severus asked.
“She’s told me her mates’ names,” He said chuckling at the confused looks on their faces, “Living vampyrs always have two mates to ground their magic. Draco isn’t one of hers.”
“So, you know who they are?” Severus asked.
“Yes, and they were both brought here by her tonight.” Grayback continued.
“So that would be Severus, Lucius, or myself then?” Voldemort asked.
“Yes, and neither is blond.” Greyback said with a smirk as he saw the light of dawning recognition in their eyes. “Right so you can grab her and make a very public statement to the entirety of the creature community, or you can wait and hope you get a chance to talk to her before classes start. She is still debating going back to Hogwarts or using private tutors.” He ended with a sly smirk and walk to the dance floor to grab a dance with the new queen.
"So, it seems you already have a foothold in the vampyr court." Severus said watching Grayback whisper into the ear of their mate, "What do you think their talking about?" He asked Voldemort.
"I don’t ruddy well care, shall we go claim our mate and remove the wolf from her." He growled walking away briskly.
"Yes, I suppose we should." Severus said as he hurried after his lord.
POV change During Severus and Voldemort's conversation.
"May I?" Grayback asked as the dance ended tapping Draco on the shoulder.
"Of course, Alpha Grayback," I said with a grin switching from Draco to Grayback.
"I'm sad to say," He said leaning close to whisper in my ear, "But I told your mates about them being your mates."
"That’s fine," I whispered back looking over his shoulder seeing the two aforementioned men coming towards us, "It seems their making a spectacle." I said giving him a peck on the cheek as Voldemort got to us and I let go of Grayback.
"My Lords Voldemort, Prince, might you need something?" I ask innocently as I tilt my head to the side.
"Yes, we have been recently informed that we are your mates' is this true?" Voldemort asked with Severus behind him with a curious expression.
"It is." I said noticing that at the word mate the hall had silenced completely only to erupt in cheers at my agreement.