A Bond of Marriage by perenelle Rating: PG13 Ship: Harry & Hermione Canon: Books 1 - 5 Genre: Action/Adventure, Romance Status: Paused Length: 2,261 words in 2 chapters Published: 13 Sep 2003 Last updated: 17 Sep 2003 It was the time when the Royal house of England, with the aid of the Royal house of Wales, conquered the whole of Great Britain with their strongest magical and physical force. Although much blood spilled during the wars, Great Britain flourished. That was when the two Royal clans decided to betroth their heirs. A bond of marriage that would ensure peace between England and Wales. And now the greatest white wizard of their time has foreseen a danger that could affect both kingdoms.[AU] From the Unofficial Portkey Archive: https://portkey-archive.org/story/1026/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. prologue [for those who read this at ff.net, I revised some of the scenes on the whole story… but this will be coming out there too.] disclaimer: HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks/own of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ©, Harry Potter Publishing Rights © and of J.K.Rowling… THEIR DEFINITELY NOT MINE!!!! -Though I really wish Harry is!.. beta Charlie, super THANKS! ~ Bond of Marriage ~ PROLOGUE It was the time when the Royal house of England, with the aid of the Royal house of Wales, conquered the whole of Great Britain with their strongest magical and physical force. Although much blood spilled during the wars, Great Britain flourished. That was when the two Royal clans decided to betroth their heirs. A bond of marriage that would ensure peace between England and Wales. Harry James Potter, Prince and heir to the throne of England, was betrothed to the Princess of Wales, Hermione Granger, its Heiress, at the age of ten and nine the latter. ~ 'King Simon Granger and Queen Juliana Granger of Wales have arrived my lord.' Informed the servant with his head bowed. 'Lead them to the solar, we will attend to them in a minute. That is all.' The dark haired man, known as King James Potter of England said with an air of authority. ‘When the servant left, he stood up from where he was seated and with a large grin on his striking face, turned to the lady who’s sitting beside him; her beautiful green eyes sparkling like diamonds. He bowed at the Lady known as Queen Lily Potter, originally from the noble family of Evans. ‘My Queen, our in-laws have come, shall we go welcome them warmly at the solar dearest?’ 'We definitely shall Milord' she said as she curtsied and smiled sweetly at his antics. ~ 'Liana!' Queen Lily called as soon as she saw Queen Juliana. 'it is so nice to see you. How have you been my dear friend?' 'It’s nice to see you too Lil! I've been great, Simon and I just got back from our tours.' Juliana replied excitedly. Though they are queens, when the two of them sees each other, memories of their childhood together comes flooding back and their titles forgotten. 'really Liana?! Oh how nice!' Lily exclaimed then turned to the men who were now talking separately from them. 'so where did you take her Simon? Did you bring Hermione too during your tours?' 'my dear Liana didn't want her to come unfortunately. She said our little girl must stay at the castle, her studies and lessons must not be disturbed.' Simon said while grinning like a boy. 'is that so liana? Oh the poor child, left all by herself.' Lily said dramatically with amusement in her eyes while the men chuckled as Juliana turned beet red. 'If I had known better, I'd say you’ve planned it all along!' she added then laughed with the men at Juliana's discomfort. 'oh stop it Lil! Besides Simon, Hermione's no longer a little girl. She is now a lady, she's already seventeen, actually turning eighteen on the nineteenth of September. Only a month to go from now.' 'Brilliant! Time really flies quickly!' James exclaimed in delight. He was particularly fond of their child, the daughter he never had and of course being his son's wife-to-be. 'It was only last month when you three were here when our Harry turned eighteen. And now yours too.' 'That is also the reason why we came so suddenly, besides the fact that my wife misses your wife and the fact that the Great White Wizard Dumbeldore has foreseen something that will affect the future of our kingdoms.' said Simon, the seriousness of the topic changing his jolly mood. Dumbeldore was now the Greatest White Wizard in their time since the death of Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherine, the four Great White Wizards of Great Britain, although there where rumors of Salazar Slytherine turning to a Dark Wizard before he died. James held Lily's hand tightly as he led their in-laws to the Green Turquoise tower on the north side of the castle where the assembly room was located. To be continued…. So what do you guys think??? Please review!!! Finally, I got to post it here! ^o^ please please review! perenelle ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. the Forecast [this is a repost due to the portkey downtime(the hard drive failure thingy).. hope you review again! ] disclaimer: HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks/own of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ©, Harry Potter Publishing Rights © and of J.K.Rowling… THEIR DEFINITELY NOT MINE!!!! -Though I really wish Harry is mine!.. beta Charlie, super THANKS! ~~ hullo! Thanks for the reviews.. especially to Karen.. A BIG thanky! And please keep ‘em coming!.. I really need to know what you guys think! Thanks again! Luv yah all! ~~ ~ Bond of Marriage ~ chapter 1 THE FORECAST ~~~ 'Hey mate! How’ve ya been?' Ronald Weasley called as he saw Prince Harry, heir to the throne of England walking towards the castle’s Indoor Garden. Ron was the second youngest child of the Earl of Norwich. He was also the closest friend of the Prince and was staying, as of now, at the Castle of Gryffindor, - named after one of the Greatest White Wizards that ever lived in their lands, with the royal family. 'I've been through bloody Hell mate, and I haven’t made it back yet! I'm doing awfully bad in my potions and divination class - which mother made me take yesterday!' he grumbled in distaste 'That bad huh?' asked Ron in amusement as he patted Harry’s back and laughed at his annoyance. ‘It’s the Queen's order and she is your mother, besides, you know you’ll make use of it someday!’ - That is if you survive your professors!' Harry cursed in frustration. 'I bloody hope so!’ 'By the way I heard the Princess of Wales is having her eighteenth birthday ball. Our family was invited 'cause of my little sister Ginny, they are totally inseparable when she visits the Burrow you know! Are you coming too?' asked Ron rather too innocently. Harry looked at him, his exasperation clearly shown in his face. ‘Her parents came yesterday actually; she is my betrothed for Merlin's sake! -And like you don't know that!' Ron just laughed harder at him in return. 'Oh do not despair milord. Ginny told me that the Princess was of the same beauty as May Flowers –methinks she's a good catch.' 'Your sister is mistaken for sure! The princess was no beau. Although they were at my birthday, I've only had a glimpse of her and she is no such thing I believe, though I don't even remember her then! Queen Juliana excused her when she disappeared suddenly, saying that the princess might be in the Lilac tower reading in one of our libraries! Can you believe that?! That girl would rather read than be with her husband-to-be!' 'Now don't be cruel Harry, the Queen also loves reading remember? If Ginny hears you she'll smack you on the head for saying such things about her friend! But don't worry milord; my brothers are going to be there also! And of course many luscious ladies like my –my, oh my Lavender!' he sighed dreamily. Harry chuckled at his "star-stroked look" and decided to get back at him for his taunting. ‘I didn’t know you consider her luscious- is there aught the lady Lavender should know? Does thee want me to inform thy fancied lady of such unclean thoughts?’ he smirked as Ron glared at him. ‘Don’t you dare Harry!’ Ron said a little nervous. He was sure that his mother would bash him in the head if she ever learns about his naughty thoughts about a respectable lady like Lavender. ‘I’m not serious Ron! No need to fret.’ Harry laughed louder. ‘really, you should’ve seen your face. It was priceless!’ Ron jested a punch at his shoulder as he let out a sigh. ‘but seriously now, why would she be there? If I remember correctly she’s in Spain.’ ‘Honestly mate, you call the princess your betrothed and yet you don’t know her relatives?!’ Ron asked in disbelief. ‘Lavender’s the daughter of the Marquis of Seville. She is cousin of your so-called bride-to-be.’ ‘I couldn’t care less Ron.’ Harry shrugged. 'I'm not really sure if I'd enjoy my stay there. If my memory serves me well, I think I remembered my bushy-haired bride stomped on my feet when I was ten when our parents arranged our betrothal.' ‘I’m sure everything will turn out well Harry.’ said Ron before giving him a reassuring smile. I hope so! He thought grimly as memories the fiery tempered Princess in their childhood mishaps came coursing to his thoughts. ~ 'James, dear, would you stop that pacing!' Queen Lily reprimanded, irritated at her husband's rounds since morning. King James halted instantly when he saw his wife's rising temper. 'Dumbledore's prediction is getting the best of me.' He sighed. 'I know sweetheart, but we can't do anything about this threat but to just hope that we can prevent it.' whispered Lily to her distraught husband soothingly as she hugged him. *Flashback* 'What did the White Wizard see Liana?' Queen Lily asked nervously at the Queen of Wales. Juliana anxiously turned to her husband for help. ‘He didn’t really tell us what he saw; just hinted about it.’ ‘Then what is it that Dumbledore said Simon?’ asked King James impatiently. King Simon looked back at his wife reassuringly then turned to the Rulers of England grimly. 'From the tallest tower came a black snake. Revenge and Deceit could bring the Golden Lions to ashes.' James was outraged upon hearing it. 'Merlin's blood! The Lions are the emblems of England!' he shouted angrily. Lily, her hands on her mouth, went to her husband’s side trembling. 'How could that be? Our years of prosper have just begun and already a knowledge of somebody betraying us is known.' Thoughts of their son quickly filling her head. *end flashback* James hugged his wife tightly in return. 'Dearest, actions must be made for our heirs to be secured. They must be wed immediately! Their wedding has been on hold since they were but ten and nine, giving them their chance to enjoy their childhood. But now is the time to continue what was set years ago. 'But milord, we've already agreed that it is to be when the Princess of Wales turns twenty one.' Lily exclaimed, still in his arms. 'A breach of protocol must be made my love. We cannot even wait till their coronation and further more!' He sighed heavily. 'At least we could spare our people, our kingdom or even - maybe our son, Lily.' 'Oh Merlin help us James! May the gods protect our son.' she murmured in great despair as her soft sobs filled the royal chambers. ~~~ a fortnight and three days had passed and the Royal family of England with Ronald Weasley accompanying the Prince, were on their way to the Welshire Castle, where the royal family of Wales resides, for its Princess' ball. Although both two kingdoms ruled Great Britain in a partnership, the Royal house of England was known to have the upper authority. So the Wales' own Royal house always sees to it that such preparations for their arrival are made and their utmost hospitality and respect are mostly given. Even when Apparation and travelling by Floo is possible inside the Welshire Castle for the royalties and the most trusted friends of the kingdom, Queen Lily still refused to give in to her son and husband's "whining", telling them that not everything must be done using magic and not everyone is capable of what they can do. 'It is rude to just appear there during times like this James! And even if we had already owled them Harry, imagine the panic of those poor servants preparing for our arrival!' were her words ~ 'My king, the Royal family of England with one of the sons of the Earl of Norwich have arrived, our Royal Steward is already there attending to them.' The servant said bowing her head low. 'Perfect Myrna! Please inform the Princess immediately and tell her that she must see that her betrothed is comfortable. You may leave.' said King Simon in a very good mood. He had a wide smile on his face as he went to his wife who was in the Pink Rose tower where the biggest of their libraries is located. They have seven libraries all in all inside the Welshire castle, one inside the Royal chambers and one also connected to the Princess' chamber. Their Queen and their Princess are especially entranced with books and absolutely love reading everything, like England’s Queen. 'What is your big smile for milord?' Queen Juliana asked, when she spied her husband with his smile coming inside the library for which he rarely did. 'I don't believe I am the reason for it.' 'They've arrived my dear; they are already inside the castle! Come now! Lets us go welcome our Royal guests.' ‘oh they have?’ asked Juliana as she cast a spell that bought the books she was reading back to their respective places. ‘it’s a good day to see our in-laws again, don’t you think?’ ‘Aye, it is.’ murmured Simon at her wife’s ear as he guided her through the library’s portrait hole. To be continued…. ~~~~ Please review… With hugs and kisses!, perenelle