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Bound to You	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 42158 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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Chapter List
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Title: Bound to you

Pairings: DracoxHarry, SeamusxColin, AdrianxNeville, RemusxSeverus,

Fandom: HP

Notes: A potions master brews a potion that gives wizards a permanent womb and doses three bent wizards without their consent. He chooses each; a pureblood, a half-blood and a Muggle-born to test the potion. [No Voldy- Voldy died on October 31, 1981. He didn't reach the heights of terror in this universe.] Harry- reserve seeker for Puddlemere United, Draco- a clerk, Seamus- Auror in training, Colin- photographer Daily Prophet, Adrian- Healer, Neville- Mind Healer. Yes Neville is AU.

A/N: Don't hate me too much for the cliffy. After all this fic is finished despite going through a rewrite...

Darn it How could I have forgotten that Andromeda needed to be in this story more? And Shacklebolt...geez me and my twisted but creative mind...

Chapter 23

Artemis as the eldest female of the Prince, Black and Potter lines was responsible for overseeing Bondings and protection ceremonies. She had set up a Bonding altar and Wiccaning altar next to one another but within the circle. She had already drawn the outline of Circle before the guests arrive, as usual. Artemis raised her hands once the guests had all entered the Crystal Ballroom at Prince Hall and taken their place in the sacred circle.

Nemia closed the doors with a flick of her wand.

Artemis began with her papa by her side, "As those blessed with magic, we do not have a physical structure as the churches of our Muggle Kindred with whom we share this land. We create a Circle, which through our magic and blessing becomes our sacred Temple to the Elements. The Earth is the floor, the stars are the roofs, and all of Nature becomes our witnesses. We also have when possible all guests either seated or standing in a circle around the sacred area, creating a sense of theatre. Guests are usually asked to bring bells with them. Guardians of the Four Quarters Air, Fire, Water and Earth join us here to celebrate the Bonding of two and the confirmation of their children's birth!"

"Guardians of the East, Powers of Air; you who are thought and the wind upon my face. Winged eagle of the skies who is the morning breeze and the wrath of storms, I call upon and invite your presence to witness this rite." Adrian said with a grin holding an eagle's feather.

Luna spoke holding a flaming ruby in her hands, "Guardians of the South, Powers of Fire, you who are passion and the hearth. Great Snake who lives within the coals of the home fires as well as wild fires, I call upon and invite your presence to witness this rite."

Nemia grinned at her big brother, "Guardians of the West, Powers of Water, you who are emotions and pure love. Gentle Dolphin of the waves who is the morning dew, and the torrential rains, I call upon and invite your presence to witness this rite." In her hands she held an abalone shell as she faced the West.

Seamus standing in for Colin spoke, "Guardians of the North, Powers of Earth, you who are the stabilizer and nurturer. Powerful Buffalo who paws the ground and stands solid as the mountains, I call upon and invite your presence to witness this rite." He held a crystal toward the north.

Harry stood under an Arch created like a rainbow, the Arch of 7 Blessings with his beloved, Severus spoke, "My son stands beneath the arch of Seven Blessings," each one glowing as it was named, "Purple to bless their souls, dark blue to bless their dreams; light blue to bless them with harmony; green to bless them with Love; yellow to bless them with strength and courage; orange to bless them with fertility- which they are obviously" he teased; "and red to bless them with passion and commitment." He looked at his son and his godson before continuing, "IN THE NAME OF THE MAGIC THAT UNITS US AS ONE PEOPLE AND THOSE THAT CAME BEFORE; IN THE NAMES OF THE MIGHTY ONES OF THE FOUR QUARTERS, THE RULERS OF THE ELEMENTS. BLESSED BE THIS TIME AND THIS PLACE, AND WE WHO ARE NOW GATHERED HERE IN THIS SACRED PLACE."

Artemis now turned to light the candles on the Bonding Altar saying as she does; "WE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF THE EARTH AND OF THE LIGHT. FOR THUS DO I BRING TO FLAME THESE SACRED CANDLES." She flicks her wand and they light before Artemis continued, " FOR THE CONSORT AND LORD TO BE ARE IN LOVE AND WISH TO MAKE THEIR VOWS IN THE WAY OF THE ANCIENTS, AND AS THEY WISH NOT TO BE TREATED AS TWO SEPARATE BEINGS BUT AS ONE, THE INTENTION IS MORE PERMANENT THAN 'TILL DEATH US DO PART' BECAUSE IT INVOLVES THE ANCIENT CONCEPT OF SOUL-MATES, A CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP THROUGH ALL SUBSEQUENT INCARNATIONS. THE SOUL-MATE CONCEPT IS A VERY ANCIENT AND SERIOUS ONE IN OUR THINKING WHERE IT IS REFLECTED IN THE BELIEFS OF OUR PEOPLE, WHERE IT IS SAID; "THAT TO FULFIL TRUE LOVE, YOU MUST RETURN AGAIN AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE AS YOUR LOVED ONE, AND YOU MUST MEET AND KNOW AND REMEMBER AND LOVE THEM AGAIN."

Harry blinked at his sister, this was his Dream Bonding brought to life- even though it wasn't taking place at a beach. His eyes filled with happy tears.

Severus continued, " KNOW THAT IT IS HERE THAT YOU BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY OF LIFE SHARED, BOUND TOGETHER BY THE VOWS OF THIS RITE. MANY ARE THE YEARS THAT YOU WILL SHARE, AND COUNTLESS THE MOONS TO WATCH. IF YOU KEEP YOUR VOWS, YOUR SACRED TRUST, HAPPY WILL BE MANY OF YOUR THE KEEPERS OF THE WINDS OF THE EAST WHISPER JOY INTO YOUR LIVES. MAY YOU TAKE DELIGHT IN EACH OTHER'S SMILES FOR ALL YOUR DAYS UNTO PASSING. SHARE TOGETHER RAINBOWS AND DREAMS AND MORNING JOYS, AND LET YOUR LOVE BE AS FREE AS THE BUTTERFLY'S SACRED FLIGHT. MAY THE ELEMENT OF AIR BLESS YOUR MIND AND BLESS YOUR DREAMS AS A BONDED COUPLE, AND MAY YOUR PRAYERS BE BORN UPON THE RISING INCENSE SMOKE."

Artemis held out her hands to her brother and his intended in blessing " ABOVE YOU ARE THE STARS AND BELOW YOU ARE THE STONES AND AS TIME PASSES REMEMBER THAT LIKE A STAR SHOULD YOUR LOVE BE CONSTANT, AND LIKE A STONE SHOULD YOUR LOVE BE FIRM. BE CLOSE, YET NOT TOO CLOSE. POSSESS ONE ANOTHER, YET BE UNDERSTANDING. HAVE PATIENCE EACH WITH THE OTHER, FOR STORMS WILL COME, BUT THEY WILL GO QUICKLY. BE FREE IN GIVING AFFECTION AND WARMTH, AND MAKE LOVE OFTEN. AND ALWAYS BE SENSUOUS TO ONE ANOTHER. HAVE NO FEAR AND LET NOT THE WORDS OR WAYS OF THE UNENLIGHTENED GIVE YOU UNEASE, FOR YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE THIS DAY. WHILE FORMS ARE DIVIDED, MAY THE SOULS CLING TOGETHER, SORROW WITH SORROW, JOY WITH JOY, AND LOVE WITH LOVE."

Then Artemis said with fervor, "Repeat after me; BELOVED, I SEEK TO KNOW OF YOU, AND ASK THOSE THAT CAME BEFORE US THAT I BE GIVEN THE WISDOM TO SEE YOU AS YOU TRULY ARE, AND TO LOVE YOU AS A MYSTERY! I WILL TAKE JOY IN YOU; I DELIGHT IN THE TASTE OF YOU. YOU ARE TO ME THE WHISPERING OF THE TIDES, THE SEDUCTION OF SUMMERS HEAT. YOU ARE MY FRIEND, YOU ARE MY LOVER. GROW OLD AND WISE WITH ME, AND I'LL THE SAME WITH YOU. A LIFE BEFORE US OF RAINBOWS AND SUNSETS, AND A WILLINGNESS TO SHARE THOSE THINGS OF SADNESS, I LOVE YOU, I ADORE YOU. I WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH YOU, AND BEYOND THAT IF I MAY!"

Harry blushed, his eyes shining. "BELOVED, I SEEK TO KNOW OF YOU, AND ASK THOSE THAT CAME BEFORE US THAT I BE GIVEN THE WISDOM TO SEE YOU AS YOU TRULY ARE, AND TO LOVE YOU AS A MYSTERY! I WILL TAKE JOY IN YOU; I DELIGHT IN THE TASTE OF YOU. YOU ARE TO ME THE WHISPERING OF THE TIDES, THE SEDUCTION OF SUMMERS HEAT. YOU ARE MY FRIEND, YOU ARE MY LOVER. GROW OLD AND WISE WITH ME, AND I'LL THE SAME WITH YOU. A LIFE BEFORE US OF RAINBOWS AND SUNSETS, AND A WILLINGNESS TO SHARE THOSE THINGS OF SADNESS, I LOVE YOU, I ADORE YOU. I WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH YOU, AND BEYOND THAT IF I MAY!"

Draco repeated the charge.

Artemis grinned, "Now for the Ancient Binding Ceremony, in our Houses the custom is that while facing each other, the couple place their right hands together and then their left hands together to form an infinity symbol, whilst a Cord is tied around their hands in a knot." She raised her wand, "BY KNOT OF ONE THE SPELLS BEGUN," a silver cord bound them, "BY KNOT OF TWO IT BINDS THE TWO," a light blue, "BY KNOT OF THREE ALL TRUTH SHALL BE," then a dark blue, "BY KNOT OF FOUR IT OPENS LOVE'S DOOR," green, "BY KNOT OF FIVE COMBINED YOUR ALIVE," the next was red, "BY KNOT OF SIX YOUR SOULS I MIX," a purple cord tied them together "BY KNOT OF SEVEN AS NOW SO IN THE BEYOND," an orange cord, "BY KNOT OF EIGHT YOU HAVE SEALED YOUR FATE," then yellow tied them, "BY KNOT OF NINE SEALED LOVE BY DIVINE WINE." and the final cord was gold.

Severus gestured for Adrian and Nemia to step forward, they slipped the rings onto Harry and Draco's joined hands.

"BY THE GIVING OF THESE TOKENS OF YOUR LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER, SO ARE YOUR LIVES INTERLACED. WHAT ONE EXPERIENCES, SO SHALL THE OTHER; AS HONESTY AND LOVE BUILD, SO WILL YOUR BOND STRENGTHEN AND GROW. THE CIRCLE IS A PERFECT FIGURE, WITHOUT BEGINNING, WITHOUT END, WITH NO AREA OF WEAKNESS. IT IS A SYMBOL OF THE CYCLE OF LIFE, BIRTH, DEATH AND REBIRTH. THIS SHALL SERVE AS A PHYSICAL REMINDER OF YOUR VOWS, AND THAT ALL THINGS BEGIN AND END AND BEGIN AGAIN, AS THE ANCIENTS SO DECREE. THESE RINGS SHALL SERVE TO REMIND YOU THAT LIFE GOES ON, THAT THESE MOMENTS PASS. WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN ANGER OR IN SADNESS, LOOK TO YOUR HAND, AND REMEMBER THAT THE WHEEL TURNS FOREVER ONWARD, AND IT IS LOVE THAT TURNS THE WHEEL.

ONTO EACH OTHER'S HAND YOU NOW PLACE A RING, THE CIRCLE SYMBOLISING THE WHEEL OF LIFE THAT TURNS EVER ONWARD. THERE IS A LESSON IN BOTH THE HAND AND THE WEDDING RING. THE RING IS WORN ON THE FOURTH FINGER; IN NUMEROLOGY, THE NUMBER 4 STANDS FOR STEADINESS AND ENDURANCE. THE CIRCLE ITSELF IS ALL-ENCOMPASSING AND INCLUSIVE. YOUR HAND OPENS TO RECEIVE AND TO GIVE, CLENCHES IN FRUSTRATION AND ANGER, HOLDS AND SOOTHES IN TIMES OF SADNESS, AND CLUTCHES IN FEAR. WITH THIS HAND ARE CITIES AND SAND CASTLES MADE, MUSIC PLAYED AND POETRY WRITTEN; INTO THESE HANDS IS LIFE GIVEN, AND FROM THESE HANDS IS IT TAKEN.

ALL THE ACTIONS OF YOUR HAND MOVE IN SYMPATHISTIC RHYTHM WITH THE WHEEL OF LIFE AND WITH YOUR DESTINY. PLEASURE, PAIN, CREATION, DESTRUCTION,, GIVING AND RECEIVING ARE ALL WITHIN THE POWER OF YOUR HAND. AS THE RING SYMBOLISES THE CYCLE, SO DOES THE HAND SYMBOLISE THE POWER OF ACTUALISATION AND CREATION. LET THIS RING REMIND YOU OF THE MANY TURNS OF THE WHEEL

THROUGH WHICH YOU AND YOUR LOVE SHALL PASS, AND MAY EVERYTHING THAT IS TOUCHED BY YOUR HAND BE TOUCHED ALSO BY LOVE. SO MOTE IT BE!"

The company repeated, "So mote it be."

Artemis sprinkled of Rose Petals over their wrists, "May I present for the first time Lord Harry Potter-Black and his consort, Draco Abraxus Prince-Black." Turning them to face the guests, before giving them the final blessing. "LOVE ONE ANOTHER, BUT MAKE NOT A BOND OF LOVE, LET IT BE A MOVING SEA BETWEEN THE SHORES OF YOUR SOULS. FILL EACH OTHER CUP, BUT DRINK NOT FROM ONE CUP, GIVE ONE ANOTHER OF YOUR BREAD, BUT EAT NOT FROM THE SAME LOAF. SING AND DANCE TOGETHIS AND JOYOUS, BUT LET EACH OF YOU BE ALONE. EVEN AS THE STRINGS OF A LUTE ARE ALONE, THOUGH THEY QUIVER WITH THE SAME MUSIC; GIVE YOUR HEARTS, BUT NOT INTO EACH OTHERS KEEPING. FOR ONLY THE HAND OF LIFE CAN CONTAIN YOUR HEARST. STAND TOGETHER, YET NOT TOO NEAR TOGETHER, FOR THE PILLARS OF A TEMPLE STAND APART, AND THE OAK AND CYPRESS GROW NOT IN EACH OTHER'S SHADOW."

Severus grinned, "This day is not just to welcome my godson into the family but to welcome our granddaughters."

Harry felt his eyes fill once more with tears of joy.

Artemis began as she moved to the second altar, "We are met in this Circle to ask the blessings of those who came before on the daughters of Harrison James Potter-Black and Draco Prince-Black. May they grow in beauty and strength, joy and wisdom."

Severus looked at his granddaughters and his son with pride, "There are many destinies, and each must find their own. Therefore, we do not seek to bind these heiresses to any one destiny while she is still too young to choose. Instead, we ask the magic that makes us one people and those who have come before to bless, protect and prepare them through the years of their childhood. Then, when they are at last fully grown, shall know, without a doubt, which Path is hers, and shall tread it gladly. Draco, please bring the Black heiress forward that she may be blessed."

Draco stood before his sister-in-law with his angel cradled in his arms.

Artemis spoke, "Her bearer has chosen a name for her. Harry, what is that name?

Harry smiled, "Aster Narissa Black."

Artemis spoke, "Harry, please bring the Potter heiress forward that she may be blessed. Her bearer has chosen a name for her. Harry, what is that name?

Harry smiled down at the daughter his father had placed in his arms, "Ariana Lilia Potter."

Artemis nodded, "Then to us all and her ancestors, they shall be known as Aster Narissa Black and Ariana Lilia Potter." she dipped her finger in a jar of lavender oil, she anointed Aster and Ariana's forehead with oil, "Artemis smiled, "In ancient days, the good fairies all blessed the baby with a special gift or blessing, Harry asks now that a few of you bestow them with a personal blessing. I bless thee, Aster and Ariana with oil, and welcome thee as one sister to another."

Severus dipped his finger into a chalice of wine, before repeating his daughter's action; "I bless thee, Aster and Ariana with wine, and welcome thee to the family."

Nemia smiled, Severus dipped his finger into a chalice of water, before repeating her sister, "I bless thee, Aster and Ariana with water, and welcome thee as one sister to another."

Remus gently rest the palms of his hands on his granddaughter s' head, "I dedicate you to a life of peace and love."

Luna resting her hand on Aster and Ariana on their 'third eye', "It is my wish that you may see your way clearly."

Colin was carried forward, touched Aster and Ariana 's hearts, "It is my wish that your heart always be open."

Adrian touched Aster and Ariana 's throat, "It is my wish that you may speak the truth."

Hermione whispered, her guilt gnawing at her as she touched the tiny girls' chests, "It is my wish that your Will and Strength be strong."

Neville grinned, as he tickled their bellies, "It is my wish that you be joyful and loving."

Artemis nodded, holding her hands out, "Are there any here who would stand as Godparents to Lady Aster?"

Seamus carried Colin and Nemia joined them, "We would."

Artemis continued, “Do you, Seamus, Colin and Nemia promise to be a friend to Aster through her childhood; to aid and guide as needed; and in concord with her parents, to watch over her and love her as if she were of your own blood; until, she is ready to choose her own Path?

Seamus spoke first, "I, Seamus Patrick Finnigan, Lord of O'Shanesey, do so promise. "

"I, Colin Steven Creevey, do so promise."

"I, Nemia Jasmine Prince, do so promise."

Artemis nodded, holding her hands out, "Are there any here who would stand as Godparents to Lady Ariana?"

Adrian, Neville and Luna stepped to Harry's side, "We would."

Severus spoke, "Do you, Adrian, Neville and Luna promise to be a friend to Ariana through her childhood; to aid and guide as needed; and in concord with her parents, to watch over her and love her as if she were of your own blood; until, she is ready to choose her own Path?"

Adrian spoke first, "I, Adrian Theseus Pucey, do so promise."

"I, Lord Neville Alan Longbottom, do so promise."

"I, Lady Luna Athena Lovegood, do so promise."

Artemis continued, "We, her friends and family have welcomed them; Therefore, Oh Circle of Stars, shine in peace on Aster and Ariana. So mote it be!"

The attending throng chorused, "So mote it be!"

Severus grinned, "There is a reception and dinner in the adjoining dinning hall for those who wish to attend."

The sun had set long ago but as Severus finished speaking, great wizard crackers sparked and exploded outside.

Harry jumped, eyes blinking, "Fred? George?"

From the midst of the guests' came two familiar voices, "You didn't think we'd forget you didja?"

Artemis smirked, "It seems these two were immuned to Dumbledore's mental magic."

George chuckled, "Congrats little bro. It seems that you've come a long way from the Tournament."

Fred and George had been threatened with expulsion when they challenged Dumbledore's Age line during the Tri-Wizard's Tournament and had left in a rather dramatic exit.

Harry blushed, "I thought you hated me like Ron."

Artemis snorted, "Really? Ha! They've been living in one of the Potter Houses for years not that you noticed, Ivy Hall. You threw the Tri-Wizard Winnings at me and told me to take them. Called it Blood money I remember, so I gave it to the twins."

"Yep and we started up our Business." George held out a gift, "Thanks to you. We owe you everything Harry."

"Ya didn't know you were one third partner didja?" Fred teased.

Harry shook his head, "No."

"Since Ron went all wonky we've been boycotting family events." George hugged him gently.

"He's not a good guy, he was jealous of you for being the son of the heroes who killed Voldemort." Fred added, "Besides, since we quit school mum's been an evil tempered git. We can only stand Charlie right now. Percy's doing better, we heard Oliver finally managed to get him to admit he loves him."

Harry giggled, "He was always harping on Oliver to study more, or he'd never amount to anything. Percy was always staring at him…he only dating Penny because your mum wouldn't approve of Oliver."

"Well he got ballsy enough to tell mum off one day. He ended up having a panic attack and came banging on our front door. We delivered him to Oliver complete with ribbon." George smirked.

"So Percy is a poof, I thought he was just a rat-faced fink." Draco mused.

"And you are a spoiled selfish git." Fred said pleasantly, "but you've taken good care of our favorite lion. Twins!"

"Well well if it isn't the troublesome twosome." Adrian teased, "When you left Hogwarts and Harry joined Slytherin I was handed the Quidditch cup on a Silver platter. I owe you."

"Neville!" George yelped, seeing his former housemate so obviously pregnant was shocking.

"Oh please, being pregnant isn't that unusual." Neville said pulling Adrian's arm around his waist, his engagement ring glittering on his finger.

"You're engaged?" Neville had been a year behind them, while Adrian had been in the same year.

"Yes, to Adrian. We met when we were both seeing Colin and Seamus."

"Hey Finnigan, what happened to Colin?"

"Same thing that happened to me; train accident, met again while at St. Mungos and fell in love." Seamus smiled, holding Colin close. "We moved into together, I helped with his recovery. He became pregnant and we were bonded recently."

"Pregnant?"

"It wasn't intentional, Dumbledore's doing. It was too much for him so Adrian had to transfer the babies."

"I'm carrying them," Hermione said in a small voice.

Fred's eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here?"

Hermione winced.

Artemis placed a hand on his shoulder, "I invited her. She is carrying my nephew and niece. Luna who has proven a good friend to all of us brought her."

Draco noticed the momentary wince when Artemis said Granger's name and the slight softening in her voice as she said Lovegood's name. Artemis was in love with Lovegood? That would go over well, but why did she say that the person she was in love with was in love with someone else?

XoooooX

The couples had all paired off to leave a while ago.

Fred and George's gift was a plethora of Wildfire Whiz-Bangers as well as documentation naming Harry as one-third partner of Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. They had purchased Zonko’s last summer and had managed to reopen it as their second store. Oliver had sent his robes, apparently, his place was being held. He could start attending practices as soon as Adrian gave him a clean bill of health, depending on whether or not he could bear to be parted from his babies.

Luna gave the girls protective amulets.

Artemis gave her brothers' magical baby monitors; Draco's would even work at Hogwarts so he could see his babies while he was working.

Nemia had painted Draco and Harry's portraits a long time ago and gave them to them. They weren't magical portraits; she was a sensitive girl with many artistic talents such as singing, songwriting and painting. She had little talent with subjects such as potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts but Charms and Transfiguration were her strengths.

Adrian and Neville gave them a gift Certificate to a well-know baby emporium, Charlene’s.

Colin remembered Draco had been very much intrigued by Ancient Runes so Seamus had picked a few rare books from Marcheness' Library.

Artemis stayed after to clean up…

Luna had escorted Hermione back to Marcheness to rest, the pregnancy while not hard on her physically was a drain emotionally. She found herself drawn back to Prince Hall…

Artemis stiffened, sensing Luna. "Miss Lovegood? Can I help you?" her crush was carrying her baby brothers for her dad, but she did her best to maintain as much distant as she could.

"You had conflicted emotions today when you touched me. I wondered if I might help you."

"I'm fine." Artemis began.

"You're half Gryffindor you can be honest."

"I'm half Slytherin, we're only honest when it suits us." Artemis protested.

"Did I do something to upset you?"

"No nothing like that."

"Then what?"

"It's nothing really." Artemis was trying to hide her embarrassment.

"You have intense feelings behind that Slytherin mask."

Artemis blushed against her will; "We have masks to hide our feelings so they don't overwhelm others."

"Who would they overwhelm?"

You, Artemis thought…

"I remember your sister made friends, but I never saw you making friends. You were always alone." Luna said moving closer.

"So were you. You would walk around barefoot, people would take your things and call you names."

"How did you know that? Were you the one who hexed them?" Luna was surprised that Artemis Prince would know much less care if she was bullied by her fellow Ravenclaws.

"Guilty." Artemis said as she turned to try to clean the circle from the floor.

"Why?" Luna was a bit dumbfounded.

"Because being bullying is wrong. My parents wouldn't stand for it. Besides, I was bullied once."

Luna blinked, "You?"

With my parents teaching we went to Hecate's Wizarding School for Young Children. Some of the kids found out Remus was a werewolf and called us daughters of a Monster. Harry and Draco wouldn't let them tease us but when they were both at Hogwarts we were alone. Nemia used to cry, Dennis found out about that their first year when he caught a former schoolmate bullying her. He got mad and between him and Colin Nemia was protected."

"But you were in Slytherin…"

"No one would bully Professor Severus or Professor Remus' daughter where they might hear about, they can be scary. I just didn't open up to people. It took a while to trust Colin and Dennis but I did. Especially when I realized they were in love, Nemia and Dennis I mean."

"Have you ever been in love?" Luna asked, giving the young Slytherin a searching look.

"I don't know." Her eyes filled with pain.

"You have." Luna said simply. "You just haven't been loved back. I know the feeling."

"I thought…"

"She was in love with someone else. Even now she could never love me back. I'd do anything for her; I won't let Dumbledore ruin her life anymore. He's taken away her friends, her love and her dreams. I can't give her back Ron, not that I ever liked him but she did. I was content to be her friend."

"I was contented to watch. I never noticed that they weren't that close…as close as I wanted to be."

"Then the person you liked was me?"

Artemis stammered, "You?" she was still too shy to admit it.

"I can tell from the way you talk about it. It's okay. I can't guarantee I'll ever feel to same way but maybe we can try. You have a better chance of me liking you back then I do of having Hermione like me."

Harry walked in trying to calm an upset Aster, to hear that. He gasped, "Luna? You like Hermione? Artemis? You like Luna?"

Artemis turned bright red, "Harry! Don't sneak up on people and eavesdrop."

Luna crossed her arms, "you have a problem if your sister and I were dating?" not that she'd decided that yet, she was interested in getting to know the person who stopped her housemates from bullying her.

Harry had never seen either of them romantically interested in anyone…he shrugged, "Whatever makes you happy Artemis."

Artemis couldn't look up at her, "You aren't disappointed?"

"I found love with someone older, it would be unfair of me to be upset with you." Harry said gently bouncing Aster. The Quibbler might not be the most well-accepted publication its editor is more polite." He said annoyed, "The Daily Prophet fired Colin after the accident. They didn't even see if he could return to work."

"He's a photographer? Perhaps, when he recovers from his pregnancy he might be interested in a job." Luna grinned, "I'm sure I can find a place for a good Photographer."

"I'm sure Seamus would be happy for him, I heard he built Colin a dark room. It's just too bad after all the work he put in he was dropped from the Auror training program. He wanted to be an Auror very much." Harry said comforting Aster.

"They had their dreams postponed but they have each other and their babies, that's what matters." Luna squeezed Artemis' hand, "I'll see you soon alright?"

Artemis nodded, "Sure." She whispered shyly.

After Luna left Harry poked Artemis, "Hey Missy, Draco said you liked someone. I just didn't think it was Luna."

"Do you think Papa will be mad at me?"

Harry hugged her, "He just wants you to be happy. It would be harder for you and Luna to have a baby of your own then it was for Nemia and Dennis."

"I don't know if I want kids yet. I'm only fifteen."

"You have plenty of time to make that choice, don't feel pressured because of Nemia and I. We weren't expecting to be parents so soon…" Harry kissed her cheek, "Thank you for planning my Bonding and the Wiccaning. After all you done for me you deserve to be happy."

"Thank you."

"What else are big brother's for?"

"Protecting us." Artemis smiled; it was more complicated for two witches to naturally have a baby then for two wizards or a witch and wizard. She didn't even know what her chances were at gaining Luna's heart but she desperately wanted to try.

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What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Troll?

A/N- I decided to stop confusing everyone- including myself. Harry's soon-to-be sisters are only three years behind him. Which fits best because when he is a Fourth Year and Draco is in Fifth, the girls are eleven. Sorry for the confusion.

To anyone reading as of August 6, 2012 Bound to you's rewrite is currently still in progress and up to chapter 21 are edited. Sorry for the confusion.

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