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~Chapter 21~

Well I'm not paralyzed

But I seem to be struck by you

I wanna make you move

Because you're standing still

If your body

Matches what your eyes can do

You probably move right through me on my way to you

Paralyzer by Finger Eleven

(Last time...)

"Hello there, loves." I said as I turned to look at my new two Soul Mates. I recognized both women before me now that I have a better look.

Bellatrix Lestrange and Narcissa Malfoy.

Well. Slap me and call me a Nick Jonas.

I was ready to introduce myself, but a voice called out behind me.

"Bella? Cissy?" I turned to the voice and look into eyes similar to Bellatrix.

Well. Slap me and call me Whitney Houston.

[Hermione]

There was a silence that filled the air that no-one seemed to want to break. Everyone still here after the attack knew that the three sisters haven't seen each other since Andromeda was cast out after refusing to marry one Rabastan Lestrange and running off with muggle-born Ted Tonks. This will be compli-

"HAHA, That's my girl! Why only one sister, eh?" Thanks Mom. Break the moment.

I knew before I heard it.

SLAP

"OW! Honey!" Sigh.

"Not now!"

A ripple of soft chuckles were heard from the crowd even though many had no idea what was going on.

There was silence again, but not for long as Andromeda Tonks ran across the space separating her from her sisters.

"Andy!"

"What are you doing? They're Death Eaters!" That may be true, but Andy certainly knew her sisters more that you do buddy. I whipped around and locked eyes with a nameless order member. There was an audible click of a jaw shutting. Hmn.

I stood watch as the sisters had their reunion. No one would have any ideas of trying to strike my new Mates when they were distracted. While the sisters shared some tearful words, my other Mates and my parents got closer and stood near or at my side. A united front was built before the three Black sisters. They may not know what exactly was going on, but they believed in me and stood with me without hesitation. Other than being my Mates, we had no idea about them or their character, but it wouldn't matter to me. To be entirely honest, if my Mates were to ask me to go over to their side, I'm not sure I would refuse. There were many shades of grey and I was not a stranger to any of them.

The Black sisters seemed to calm and were ready for answers, no doubt wondering about the strange new feelings encompassing them. The Mate bond was slightly different in those not magical creatures. Humans don't instantly know about the Mate connection, but they do feel the need to be close and they feel like we have known each other for years. Trust and loyalty is built but they are not bound as strongly as magical creatures.

"I think some discussion is in order, Hermione. Take them somewhere to talk." Mom said to me from my right. I nodded and offered my hand.

"Will you come with me? I will answer all your questions." There was no hesitation from Bellatrix or Narcissa, but Andromeda seemed to pause.

"I will return you home safely. Your family need have no fear." Andromeda nodded and walked forward towards me. Fleur and Minerva placed a hand wordlessly on my shoulders while the Black sisters grasped onto my hands or onto my arm. With a soft crack, we were off.

(Meniscus Castle)

A crack reverberated through the air of the quiet Meniscus Library as a mass of estrogen popped into existence.

I let my Mates look around the room for a moment. The Meniscus Library was quite vast, three five stories to be exact. Rows upon rows of precious books lines the walls.

"I'll let you ladies explore after we're done here. This is the room I've spent maybe three-fourths of my life in. There's so much to learn and discover. This is the room I'm most comfortable in and I felt this was a perfect place to have our conversation." I said as a gestured for the ladies to take a seat in the reading nook in the corner of the room.

"Ask away. I don't really know where to begin so we'll start with answering any questions you have. Minerva and Fleur can certainly answer some as well. Perhaps give you answers to your questions from their perspective." There was a silence before a question filled the air.

"First, I'd like to know who you are, we certainly know your name but 'who' are you?" Bellatrix asked.

"I'm Hermione Meniscus, Princess of the Meniscus Clan, the rulers I would say, of Werewolves. I and Minerva here are Werewolves. Though I am a true werewolf, I was born one not changed. I don't suffer the forced change every full moon like others do."

"And why is that?" I hear Narcissa speak from my left.

"Ah, that is a long story. But since you asked I'll give you the short version. There was once a true werewolf that was friends with a muggle. He loved the muggle and planned to tell them what he truly was. One day, he did. The muggle refused to be with them any longer and ended the relationship. The werewolf was so hurt and angry that he wanted the muggle to suffer. He changed and bit the muggle. This was the start of the curse. Artemis, our Goddess, was appalled by the behavior of one on her Children and aimed to punish them. The curse was brought to light and anyone changed and bitten by force would be cursed. The First, the starter of the curse would forever be shamed and hold accountable for the suffering he wrought." I paused to let my story sink in. Minerva decided to pitch in. "All werewolves know the story, the legend passed down for generations. Every wolf knows and resents The First for starting the curse but at the same time all wolves endure the pain, knowing that this was our punishment, though not by our doing, it was still one of our kind that did such a horrible thing. We accept this as our punishment."

"Why doesn't the rest of the magical community know about this?" Andy spoke up.

"This was our shame and our punishment. No one else needs to know."

"Then why are you telling us?" Bellatrix asked.

"Because only Mates and family are allowed to know." That wasn't exactly the way I wanted to tell them but take what you can get I suppose.

There was a long silence as the three sisters processed the information I just sprung on them.

"Will you save us?" I heard Bellatrix ask softly from my right.

I didn't even need to think.

"With my life."

Tears appeared in the three sister's eyes as my words washed over them. My conviction and belief that laced those words were true. I would protect all my Mates even if it cost me my life.

"Thank you."

"Of course."

The room was filled with a comfortable silence as we just enjoyed each other's presence. It was quiet for a while before Andy spoke up.

"You said Mates but weren't we just at Fleur's wedding to Mr. Weasley?"

"We were yes, and I will regret it for the rest of my life." Fleur finally spoke up.

"Fleur- "

"No! I can't believe my fear held me back from telling you what was really going on. I could have found a way without it knowing!"

"Fleur! I understand. You were in a difficult situation. Your friend was in danger and your family. And one would be scared. Fear clouds the mind. Bill's wolf used that. But it doesn't matter now. Its in the past and everything worked out in the end."

"How can you say that!? I saw your condition! It was my fault wasn't it?"

"It was yes but you didn't know. I understand too though I am still sour that my Mate could have died because you didn't have faith in Hermione's power."

"Minerva!"

"I'm sorry but it needed to be said. If it was the other way around I would have wanted the truth. I would have wanted to know the gravity of what I did so I can try to repent."

"Thank you, Minerva. I don't understand how you could forgive me or how Hermione can, but I will spend the rest of my life trying to make up for it."

I sighed. It seemed there was no way I could dissuade her otherwise. Fleur was a woman that fulfills her promises. But I will never stop reminding her that I understand and that she needn't make up for it. It was the past and it worked out in the end.

"I'll let it go for now Fleur, but remember that I will never stop letting you know that I don't hold it against you."

I turned to the three sisters again that looked confused and scared that I could have died.

"It's a curse put on the royal family by a witch. The Luna Nova Clan were bitter that the Meniscus Clan won the Great Wolf War and that Artemis made us the rulers. The curse would have it so that if a mate dies or if a Mate doesn't want to be with us, we would die. This is another thing that only wolves know about. It would be very dangerous if our enemies knew about this. The Luna Nova Clan is antagonistic toward us and past Meniscus Leaders demanded a blood pact. The Luna Nova can never use this to harm us or tell other people our identities."

The sisters came to understand what had happened and I assured them that I was fine and that the past was the past.

"Hermione?"

"Yes?"

"What about our partners? All of us are married. Though Bella and Narcissa's unions were against their wills."

"Oh, have no worry girls!" We all heard a voice from the entrance to the Library. My parents were there.

"Sorry we left you girls alone for a while, but we came in to check on you."

"Yes, and we seem to have come in at the right time. I can make it so your unions are nullified."

"What?"

"We never really use our power much, but everyone seems to have forgotten that we are the royal family. If its for a good cause I will abuse my power and connections to have your marriages nullified without your husband's permission. You may stay here since you certainly wont want to go back."

I watched as Bellatrix and Narcissa tearfully thanked my parents. I smiled at my new Mates but turned my head to look at the last sister. Andromeda seemed deep in thought. My smile turned to one of sad understanding.

"Don't worry Andy, I won't force you to divorce Ted. I know you love him." Andy looked to me in surprise.

"No, I want to be with you. I can tell my sisters and I will be happy with you I just want to do it on my terms. Ted was always understanding. I want this divorce to be amicable. I need time to sort this all out."

"Of course, take all the time you need."

"Thank you, Hermione. I can't believe this is really happening after so long. Andy was able to get out of the family before we were all contracted to our husbands and the Dark Lord. We don't resent Andy for being able to escape. We were relieved. At least one of us would be happy. Narcissa and I were sold basically to the Dark Lord and we couldn't escape. We would have been killed. We played our parts. We had to. The only reason Andy wasn't hunted down for being a traitor was because the Dark Lord was happy with my performance. I made him believe that I would kill Andy myself for betraying the family. I played my part to protect my sisters and later, my Nephew. Over the years I played my part well and even came to enjoy the Dark Arts. Knowledge is power after all and I needed something to make me feel in control. I'm not sorry for it and never will be, I did things to survive and protect my family. But please save my family." Bellatrix had fell to her knees before where I sat on the couch and bowed her head.

I smiled down at the woman that had been through so much in such a short amount of time. Gently, I cradled my Mates head to my stomach.

"I will. None of you have to be alone in this anymore. I got you, we got you." I said to her and Fleur and Minerva both placed a hand on the shaking woman's shoulders.

My parents knew when to leave the room, they had helped where they could but now I needed to be alone with my Mates. Andromeda and Narcissa both fell to their knees beside their broken sister and hugged her tightly. They always knew their sister protected them, but they never really knew the true extent or of how much she was really suffering.

The group huddle dispersed after a while and we had returned to sitting in chairs. Though everyone seemed to be squeezed closer after our talk.

"Narcissa, bring Draco quickly and return here. Every one of you are welcome here and always will be. You will be protected. My parents will surely look toward nullifying yours and Bellatrix's marriage in the coming few days. Is there anything you need to pack from your old house?"

"Barely anything. We had nothing that was really important to us except each other."

"Very well." I gave each of my five Mates a ring. "This ring will allow you through the wards of the castle. It will also act as a kind of port key. The Castle is well hidden, so you won't really be able to apparate correctly. The Castle is in its own dimension entirely. It changes the location regularly. We could be above the Ministry in America right now, but no one will ever be able to tell. The ring will sense that you want to return here and will direct you."

I turned to look at Andy. "You can return whenever you are ready, we will be waiting."

Andy smiled gratefully at me before she disapparated. Only four of my Mates were still in the room with me.

"Go explore ladies. Dinner will be served in a few hours. I'll be out in the garden if anyone needs me."

Everyone went their own ways, but they were still in the Library looking at all the books. I smiled. Women after my own heart.

I exited the Library to leave them to their devices and went in search of my parents before I went out to the garden. I'm sure they wanted to speak to me. And I needed to have my own words with them. They promised me that they wouldn't show up at Fleur's wedding! Though it turned out for the better and Fleur was back with me, they promised to not come. I hadn't wanted them to get in the way of Fleur happiness. Some scolding was in order.