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Fire burnished golden ties	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female Views: 8773 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter franchise so I'm not making any money writing this. If I did, Ginny would have died instead of Fred.

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Title: Fire burnished golden ties
Summary: Dean and Pavarti finalised their marriage with the final rites of a Hindu marriage due to Pavarti's family being Hindu and are now seen as tied together as partners by invisible golden ties. One-shots related to Dean and Pavarti's married life will be added as inspiration strikes.
A/N: Star-crossed Lovers or not series [Snake and Eagle, I did not sleep with that wizard! and Rise of the Cannonites compatible.
I am trying to show Lavender growing beyond her flighty blonde, Divination and fashion-obsessed canon characterization. She doesn't not agree with Ron's homophobic views, mostly because Padma likes girls and Pavarti would be upset if Lavender was rude to her twin. Hogwarts' staff makes an announcement on behalf of a genderfluid character and gives their support. Character prefers gender neutral pronouns and the girls will try very hard to properly gender them. They may slip but its not to be mean/phobic, they'll get better. Pavarti and Lavender publicly take a stand as bathroom allies, Dean while confused about the concept of Gender Identity, is proud of them.
Guidance and Play dates

October 16, 1996

Michael Corner and Terry Bott arrived just behind Professor Vector to Ancient Runes and the later, Bott seemed ready to bolt but Michael guided them to a seat.

“Tiz Bott, Mr Corner,” ProfessorVector said greeting them as they entered.

Whatever Dean was expecting in Ancient Runes, it wasn’t that the class began with Professor Vector nearly being late and beginning with such an odd greeting.

Michael’s twin Stephen, who was usually recognised by the scowl on his face and their former dormmates reacted with shock.

What sort of honorific was ‘Tiz’?

“In light of our new Headmaster guidance regarding gender non-conforming students has been given. Uniforms are still required but gender expression is acceptable as is wearing uniforms of the gender opposite what one was declared at birth. Students are also allowed to use without comment or insult whatever bathroom suits their gender interpretation. Bullying of anyone for their gender identity will result in swift punishment with detentions, loss of points as well as Hogsmeade’s privileges and being cut from your house team. I suggest that you keep that in mind.” Professor Vector announced soon after the bell rang.

“Does this mean I can stop wearing a girl’s uniform?” Millie Bulstrode asked.

“Didn’t I just say that gender expression is now acceptable?” Their new Head of Ravenclaw grumbled.

“Knew she was no girl.” Zacharias Smith taunted.

“Mr Smith, detention.”

“This is unexpected,” Stephen muttered.

“Perhaps, but Filius has always been supportive of marginalised students.”

“Including Hagrid?” Dean asked pointedly.

“When he isn’t acting like a toddler, then yes.” Vector snorted.

“Is there anything else?” Draco frowned as if he wanted to get to their course related lecture.

“Tiz Bott, Mr Corner do either of you wish to speak?”

“What’s with that Tiz stuff, he’s just Terry…” Anthony Goldstein grumbled.

“Terry is one of those gender non-conforming students you git!” Michael said exasperatedly.

“What?” the other Ravenclaws gasped in shock.

“Tiz Bott prefers gender neutral pronouns particularly ze and zir. I am sure that zir housemates will adjust as well as figure out how to adapt them as required by circumstance. Rather than Mr or Miss Terry will be addressed with the honorific of ‘Tiz’ by all professors as was given in Headmaster Filius’ guidance this morning. Now, who can tell me five runes related to the reading?” Vector said turning the discussion to Ancient Runes, effectively ending the ‘debate’.

The class was still in shock, the Ravenclaws especially but the discussion was over.

Dean watched thoughtfully as Terry beamed up at Michael while the publishing heir squeezed his… no zir hand, a gesture that Michael’s twin Stephan noticed and scowled about.

Given what a harpy Ginny could be, bonded or not, after the ‘accident’, Dean didn’t blame Michael for trying to find some piece of happiness. Ginny had injured Seamus and nearly caused herself a miscarriage; if Dean were Michael, he wouldn’t let that wench anywhere near their daughter. Like Lavender, Dean believed that Michael should be allowed to find a partner who respected them and was willing to take their daughter into their heart.

XooooooX

Their next class was Defence with Professor Prince-Lupin.

“Mr Corner, Tiz Bott may I speak with you?” the professor asked before class began.

Defence was one of the few classes along with potions, that babies were not welcome in for safety reasons. Dean would not be comfortable at all with Parisa being in a potions classroom much less when spells were flying in mock practice duels that Snape… Professor Prince-Lupin oversaw. They usually let his stepdad watch Parisa during those lessons, David was still looking for an appropriate muggle school for his younger stepsister Danielle after all.

“Tiz Bott, I did get that correct?” their former Potions professor frowned.

Terry nodded.

“This course is more difficult than your previous one,”

Michael scowled, “Why sir?”

“Because Harry Potter-Malfoy is in this class of course. Now I want to be sure that you are willing to do the work.”

That was a Professor Prince-Lupin ism that meant that the course had a high degree of difficulty given Harry’s skill.

“Will they be properly gendered sir?” Michael interrupted.

“If by that you mean if I will use Tiz Bott’s preferred pronouns, then that is my intention. I am about to explain this.” Professor Prince-Lupin said exasperatedly.

Terry clearly didn’t like being a spectacle but ze seemed hopeful that they would be validated.

“Attention class, we have a new student. Tiz Bott…”

“Terry isn’t pregnant,” Mandy Brocklehurst muttered.

“Terry is in our course for a different reason.” Their Defence professor said dismissively. “New guidance regarding gender non-conforming students was given to the staff this morning. Students will now be allowed to dress to suit their gender identity and it is against school policy to bully them for this. I will be very strict,”

Ernie Macmillan sniggered.

“I do not believe what I said was in any way hilarious.” Professor Prince-Lupin said darkly.

“Coming from you, that’s rich.” Zacharias Smith taunted.

“I am well aware of my failings in the past. If you had noticed punishments doled out by myself this year are dealt with in regards to indiscretions rather than house affiliation. As I was saying for those of you who did not have Ancient Runes this morning, gender non-conforming students are not being ‘given special privileges’. Rather they are being granted the same rights as any student; a uniform and school robes are still required. However, uniforms that are traditionally meant for a gender opposite one was assigned at birth and worn by current students will no longer be punished. Dressing outside one’s gender determined at birth will no longer be subject to harsh treatment by the staff and in particular, will not be singled out by the Headmaster. Students have the right to use whatever bathroom they feel comfortable in. If you have a problem with that, then I suggest that you get over it.”

“Please sir, does that mean that ze can come with us if it feels right?” Pavarti asked.

Professor Prince-Lupin nodded.

“Ze?” Harry blinked.

“Tiz Bott’s preferred pronouns are ze and zis. Please remember this Mr Potter-Malfoy. I believe you were already informed of this Mr Malfoy in Ancient Runes,” Professor Prince glanced at Draco who Dean saw nod, after all they had a similar lecture earlier. “Very well you are responsible for ensuring that Mr Potter-Malfoy remembers.”

“Yes, professor.”

“So, we’re going to have to deal with a freak in the girls’ loo?” Mandy Brocklehurst sniffed.

“Miss Brocklehurst, such a derogatory description of a classmate is not tolerated in this class. While pregnancy doesn’t always bring out the best side of us;” their defence professor said tersely, “outside of duels, name-calling is not acceptable and even then there are acceptable limits. If you are uncomfortable using the loo at the same time as Tiz Bott, then I suggest dealing with it because life doesn’t always align with your wishes or else, choosing another loo.”

Mandy seemed to be the only one really complaining…

The half of the class from Ancient Runes had a class period to digest this already but some of the class still was processing…

“Any student who believes that this guidance applies to them are welcome to discuss matters with their Head of House. Appropriate provisions will be made. If you know someone who is gender non-conforming, encourage them to come forward. Under the Headship of Professor Flitwick, we plan to create a true academic environment that celebrates diversity as well as equality. Students are only judged on academic merit and bullying for any reason is unacceptable. Any student determined to be bullying will be punished strictly; those of you who had been bullied will recognise the signs and I task with being both monitors as well as mandatory reporters. Now we’ll be continuing where we left off last lesson.”

This ‘guidance’ didn’t necessarily apply to Dean, and he was still wrapping his head around there being more than two genders. It was brilliant that the staff had thus far been well, their Ancient Runes and Defence Professors who were both Heads of Houses; Ravenclaw and Slytherin to be precise, were taking a stand for students who must have been forced into the shadows. Only, jerks like Mandy Brocklehurst, Zacharias Smith and Ernie Macmillan seemed to be annoyed by this…

At least his Pavarti seemed willing to accept Terry even so much as accepting zir company in the girls’ loo…

Dean had some knowledge of Terry since Pavarti had left books on gender identity out.

While he hoped that Parisa wouldn’t have an issue with their ‘gender assigned at birth’, he would have to broaden his mind to accept a reality of gender beyong the binary he grew up with in the Muggle World.

XooooooX

October 18, 1996

With Seamus spending most of his time between and after classes, Dean’s godson Colm was spending more time with Neville and Luna since Luna had offered to nurse him. Apparently, the potions that Colin was going to be on were going to make it too dangerous to nurse and well, Seamus been forced to use a breast pump on Colin to ensure that Colm was fed or hold Colm so he could feed naturally.

Dean was glad that Colin was getting the help he needed, he hadn’t been around enough when Colin’s mental state took a turn for the worse after learning about his pregnancy. Seamus had to be strong for Colin and Dean was too busy trying to handle his mother’s breakdown and coach his stepdad through a contract negotiation. This usually consisted of agreeing with Augusta since the two of them knew almost nothing about marriage contracts. His stepdad had been appalled at the idea of a marriage contract but it was a written document that had it spelled out what each partner brought to a marriage, where they would live, how they would live as a couple, how Dean would provide for them ect.

Dean had no problem agreeing that Pavarti’s children would be raised in her faith but insisted that whether or not they continued was their choice as adults. The running of Deerfield was entirely up to Pavarti and essentially, Padma as well but she would end up with her own wing if she choose.

Parisa was going to be a few months only than her cousin, apparently witch-sired pregnancies were longer. Padma spent quite a bit of time with Parisa and by extension Gwen to practice caring for a baby. There was of course Healing for Parents and Parenting electives and usually at least one parent took the course.

Dean and Pavarti already had childcare experience as older siblings, so they had opted out but Padma didn’t have Pavarti’s self-confidence so she’d taken it rather than Potions.

Dean had agreed to take the healing for parents course because it fit into his schedule better and he did have a time-turner which was dangerous for Pavarti to use which was partly why she pared down her schedule. Dean trusted Pavarti to know what courses she needed since she had also had a career guidance session with McGonagall last spring.

Was he a bad bonded for not really pausing to ask his wife what she wished to do after Hogwarts besides raise their daughter? Having a mother who had a career as a cardiac nurse, Dean had no issue with Pavarti working. Dean hoped to apprentice to a variety of magical artists but primarily portraitists because magical portraits intrigued him.

Lavender was napping in the nursery with their girls Parisa and Gwen while Dean and Pavarti watched over Lorcan, Lysander and Colm.

Dean was enjoying spending time with his godson, they had been left with bottles just in case the boys were hungry. Dean watched Lorcan and Lysander play with their gyms…

From having younger sisters Dean knew that a baby gym was more like a mobile, they hung over an attached blanket-like item on an arch that moved aside to pick up and set a baby down only to reattach with a touch. Lorcan had a herbology-themed baby gym that plants hanging down to for him to bat at and tug on while Lysander had a magical creature-themed one. Lysander’s made animal sounds when he touched them and sometimes, they moved similarly to their living counterparts; the unicorn pranced and neighed, the dragon roared and soared, while the hippogriff flew and cawed.

Colm had a similar one but it had a leprechaun theme with glittering ‘gold’ pieces, glowing shamrocks and even cauldrons that were representative of the legendary ‘pots of gold’ while the arch of the play gym was a rainbow.

They were quite imaginative and the babies seem to enjoy them; unlike Gwen and Parisa who were mostly content to cuddle and sleep, the boys; both his cousin Neville’s and his best friend Seamus’, were more active. They could almost roll over properly, but it was more like a flop. They reach out to explore their world with their hands and mouths, learning…

It was so different watching babies learn when you were a parent and not a semi-detached step-brother.

While it was sad that Seamus spent so much time at St. Mungos’, it was nice to get to spend time with Colm even if his godson was more interested in his toys than Dean himself.

This club of Luna’s was likely a result of the guidance the professor received recently and would probably help a handful of students like Terry, he almost hoped it became a regular thing if it meant that he was able to dote on his cousin’s sons and his godson.

To be fair, Lysander was also a godson that he shared with Harry, but he preferred to treat Neville’s twins with equal attention even if Lorcan was Seamus and Draco’s responsibility.

Dean expected that while Pavarti would also be godmother to Padma’s daughter that she would be more of an aunt since she and Padma were twins. Dean and Pavarti hadn’t discussed it but it would play out as it was meant to.

For now, he would just enjoy having boys around…

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?
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