The Order Meeting
Chapter 4 of 17
tesharaAfter a new law reduces witches to chattel, Hermione Granger finds herself married to Severus Snape in order to keep her from the Death Eaters.
Hermione begins to shadow Severus in his work with the Order. They begin to form a mutual respect and love for each other after Hermione works as negotiator to a matriarchal secret society, the Amazons.
Severus stations them in Russia, where his family has a home, and his cousin is active in patriarchal secret society, the Mystic Brotherhood, who has been at odds with the Amazons for years.
After the Final Battle is fought, one would think the Order would be done with its work, but after Harry is scarred forever, Hermione is given a holy artifact, and a mysterious string of Muggle murders catches the attention of the Ministry, it seems as if their work is just beginning...
Chapter 4: The Order Meeting
“Severus,” Molly Weasley asked him in a low, threatening voice. “Are you insane?”
Her expression was nearly as fiery as her hair color.
Severus lowered his eyebrows at her. He clenched a large mug of hot cocoa in his left hand. He looked at Dumbledore, who was sipping at his own mug of cocoa and pointedly trying to ignore Severus.
The heavy wooden table in the kitchen of number twelve, Grimmauld Place was crowded, but all seemed to be avoiding his gaze.
Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Fred and George Weasley flanked one of the long wooden benches. Remus Lupin, Sturgis Podmore, Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, and Mrs. Longbottom sat on the other side. Severus was leaning in a doorway, somewhat separate from the others.
“Yes, Molly,” Severus said, annoyed. “I’ve gone insane. I thought it would do for a nice change.”
Charlie snorted cocoa out his nose and Bill had to pound him on the back.
“She’s never done field work, and she’s not even initiated yet,” snapped Molly as she banged a round tin of biscuits on the table.
“She’s the best person for the job,” said Lupin as he reached for a biscuit. “Her researching skills go beyond normal standards.” He threw a bitter look at Snape.
“I’m going to have to agree,” Arthur said reluctantly to his wife, oblivious to the moment between Snape and Lupin.
Molly turned her eyes to Dumbledore, who set his mug down thoughtfully.
“Molly, it’s just research,” said Dumbledore in a tired voice. “They’re not going to go prowling around looking for Voldemort. And I do have to agree. Miss Granger is the best person for any research project.”
“Madam Snape, you mean,” said Molly, rolling her eyes at Severus.
“I am not having this conversation,” said Severus, looking levelly at her.
“Oh, stop it, Molly. It was done because it had to be,” said Arthur in a tired voice. “Unless you think Percy should have broken off his engagement to do it. He very nearly did, you know.”
“No, of course not,” said Molly as she wrung her hands. “Then we’d just have to figure out how to get Cassie. There’s no way her family could afford a bribe. We just scraped by for Ginny.”
Percy had finally reconciled with his family.
There had been a tearful session between Molly and him, and in the end he had joined the Order, although he still worked for the Ministry in the Department of Matrimonial Destiny. He had notified Dumbledore the second Hermione’s name appeared in the Book of Brides.
It had also allowed him to petition for the girl he had been seeing, and his own wedding to Cassie Jackson was arranged for the end of July.
Molly shook her head, her red curls brushing her shoulders. “I just don’t think its right to have to do this so soon. Hermione’s still in school.”
“At least he could keep her there,” said Mrs. Longbottom, frowning deeply. The stuffed vulture on her hat bobbed in time with her nodding. “Someone else might have decided her education was over and pulled her enrollment.”
Molly sighed resignedly. “It just seems like she’s so young.”
“Think of it this way,” Arthur said, smiling. “When you were her age, you were a year away from starting this brood.” He smiled at his sons.
“Heaven forbid,” said Molly throwing a warning look at Severus.
Severus gave Arthur a look.
“I don’t make it a habit to molest my students,” Severus said coldly.
“She won’t be your student for long, mate,” said Fred, or George. “She’s turned into a right piece.”
“George!” said Molly, appalled.
Mrs. Longbottom stared at him in shock. Tonks began to giggle uncontrollably, as did the other Weasleys. Dumbledore just rolled his eyes and sipped at his cocoa.
“Oh my God, that was rude,” said Bill laughing, his hand slapped to his forehead.
“It’s true,” said George or Fred in an annoyed tone. Kingsley shook his head in amazement that the boy had said what the others were thinking.
Hermione still had her bushy hair, but she had a pretty face, a lean body, a sharp mind, and it was true: Hermione wouldn’t be Severus’ student much longer.
“As much as I hate to say it,” Severus sneered. “Your sibling is right. That was terribly rude.”
“Sorry,” said George or Fred, poking Fred or George, who was not looking very sorry at all. They both snickered.
Their mother glared at them.
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“How did the meeting go?” Hermione asked conversationally as Severus walked through the green flames of the Floo into their quarters.
She looked up from the textbook she had been reading and watched him. She was wearing blue plaid flannel pajamas and white socks. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail, but its curls still winded their way over her shoulders.
“Molly was not overly enthusiastic about you going to St. Petersburg with me,” said Severus as he unwound a long black scarf from around his neck. He tried desperately not to rake her over with his eyes, thinking of George’s words.
Severus brought a plain brown paper package tied with twine from under his robes and set it on the table in front of the couch.
“I can imagine,” said Hermione, wincing as she imagined Molly’s protestations. “I hope she didn’t get… emotional.”
“The Order decided as a whole that you are the best person for research assignments,” said Severus simply. “So what Molly thinks really isn’t important.”
Hermione nodded slowly. They had all felt that she was the best researcher the Order had to offer? All of them?
Her eyes fell on the package Severus had put on the table. “What’s that?” Hermione asked curiously, then suddenly wished she had not when Severus looked at her sharply.
He seemed to be sizing her up before he gruffly said: “Potion ingredients. For the sixth years.”
“Oh, I see.”
Hermione tried not to smirk as she quickly turned her attention back to her reading.
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216 Reviews | 5.9/10 Average
You have no idea how upset I felt when I realised this story had been abandoned -- and then how relieved I was that I'd been able to read it at all. Yes, sometimes they were OOC, but I love how you SHOWED so much instead of TELLING (especially between Hermione's feelings & Severus'), and how you set up a fantastic prophecy w/ the foreshadowing.Thank you for keeping this story up so I could still enjoy it (even if unfinished). :D
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
This is the updated rewrite! The original is up and still in progress on fan fiction dot net. I will warn you, they're old chapters and still need to be polished. Thanks for liking it!
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
This is the updated rewrite! The original is up and still in progress on fan fiction dot net. I will warn you, they're old chapters and still need to be polished. Thanks for liking it!
Although this story had already been abandoned I read it anyway as its a marriage contract prompt. Yes SS is quite OOC but the story line has interesting ideas - shame its been abandoned I would have kept going with this one
I'm so glad they all are safe except Neville but I'm confident in his awakening. I do hope that Harry will chose the right path or they all will be in deep trouble, again. Thank you for this most awaited and appreciated update. I saw by perusing the reviews that RL has not been kind thesepast months and I hope that it gets better with time. *hugs*
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
Thanks :)
I hope this means you'll be updating frequently again?? love this story
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
I'm rewriting and revising up to chapter 31 and then more chapters will be coming soon :)
gosh, i would think putting her into the sun would have made her greener! what an amazing update. i do hope neville pulls out of his coma. thanks and mucho smoochies
LOve it hope you aren'y done yet!
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
OMG not anywhere near done!!
Kudos to you, tesh! This chapter is a whale of a way to get back into the story. I was giddy when I saw that you had updated. I have missed this story so, and I just need to say thank you for continuing with it.In the aftermath, the battle seemed to leave its mark on everyone, but Harry's injuries are especially egregious. Hermione knows that the prophesy must have been talking about Harry, but I wonder if she realizes that she will be key to helping Harry heal from this mind meld with Tom's memories. Are the Jotun the "givers of life" mentioned in the prophesy? Is Hermione a "giver of life?" The "answer" must be in the box the "onyx-skinned warrior with hair of slithering adders" gave to Alexandra for Hermione. I can't wait to find out what her birthright is. Is she an Atlantean? So many questions!!!This story has moved to a whole new level, and I am so looking forward to seeing where you will take it!Beth
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
Thanks! Originally when MLC came out this was going to be a 5 chapter weekend write. (You see how well that worked out :D) Then I was going to kill it after the battle, but the Jotun and the next storyline is pretty cool so I kept going with it.
I like the idea of Harry's new look. I doubt Ginny will be able to handle it (does Harry have Horcrux Tom's memories of 11yr old Ginny as well?) even if she does want his fame and money. Someone like Luna would be able to handle it though - hmm.
I like the idea of Hermione being photosynthetic, but if she was, why didnt the doctors move her into the light earlier? Were they afraid she'd start sprouting leaves? :)
Wonder what the medusa gave Hermione.
Loved the length of the chapter.
Too much Ron time.
Really wierd stuff going on with Harry. Hopefully he doesn't turn into the next Dark Lord.
OK, you have made my mental image of Harry really creepy. i'm glad that most of them are awake, though.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
As if Harry didn't have enough to deal with ;)
Girl, I totally love your Hufflepuff-in-a-mirror! Helga don' get no respect.
Oh dear dear dear. What will they do.I am intrigued. I love these marriage law stories. I like it that Snape is not indignant and trying to refuse for Hermione's own good at this point. It was his idea. It isn't often his idea in these things.I will keep reading. Please finish the story or I shall run mad.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
hee hee! yes ma'am!
that was an absolutely terrifying battle, altho i did like the pinkish eggs. superb update. thanks so much
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
thanks!
No No not there! But ahh cliffies make it brilliant.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
hee hee! Thanks!
AAAAHHHH you're evil. Pure evil.. but i still love your story anyway.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
haha >:DThanks!
oh it's getting good - keep up the lovely story!!!
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
thanks!
I thought the way you wrote Albus' reunion with Sophia and Alexandra was just right. An illustration of a vivisected Muggle? Gross! No wonder Hermione lost her interest in reading. Severus was kind to suggest they go to the lake.The carpet ride and the enchanted trees are wonderful. Wouldn't it be great if we could have things like that? Very useful. But the most extraordinary application of magic was the Bubble-Head Charm that Severus used to protect his pelvis. Wonderful use of magic, I'd say!!!But the time for honeymooning is fast coming to a close. The Dark Lord has called his minions and the Ministry is under attack... and Dumbledore is visiting the Amazons... but that's better than being TDY somewhere else because he is with the Amazons and is much closer to Severus and Hermione than he would be were he in Britain.O yeah, and there's that little matter about Severus and Hermione consummating their marriage... by now EVERYBODY in the Order has heard the news.A lot has happened in this chapter, and I can't wait to see what happens next.Beth
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
thanks! this chapter was kind of the turning point from fluff into something more meaty :D
wow...interesting mental picture. what a unique use for the bubble head charm! but what now? thanks so much
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
now things get interesting
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Whew, what a chapter! Funny ideas, cool inventions, suspense... but the application of the bubble head charm is absolutely brilliant! :o))))
Author's Response: hee hee! Thanks!
Oh man, it sounds like it's all hitting the fan. I liked the meeting between AD and Alexandra. The feelings they felt were well written.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
thanks. I don't know who my bio dad is either... I was feeling a bit vunerable when I wrote this part.
WHAT !!! Just a tiny little attack is ruining an absolutely wonderful afternoon of delightful pleasures. Really, Voldithing and his Death Eater have no sense of good manners. *smirk*
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
I know! How rude!
Ha Ha wait until Molly finds out! Look forward to more.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
:D Something telle me Molly's going to have a lot more on her mind...
Ruh roh. That's not good, especially with Dumbledore away and reaquainting with his daughter. Glad he took it so well, by the way.
Response from teshara (Author of The Marriage Law)
Sophia's lucky he knows her so well...