Disclaimer: I do not own HP, but I do make up these elaborate, nonsensical plots for your entertainment. I am so sorry I've been so long! Life has been CHAOTIC, I've recently started my own Photography business! It's going well! Married life is fun and rewarding. But in all seriousness… or Siriusness… Here's story loves. Last chapter! Then an epi… SO much love!

March 27, 2008

"Okay, okay. Let me feed little Lily, Reg could you get Molly and Arthur to take the triplets to their house? That way we can talk without too much interruption." Hermione stated simply. The men got to work, within 10 minutes both of the newborns were sleeping side by side peacefully and the adults all circled around Hermione's hospital bed, Sirius had the smarts to enlarge it so that everyone was seated comfortably.

"Alright blondie, spill." Sirius said snuggling into his wife

"So mum is technically a half-blood, Charlus had a drunken one-night stand with a muggle, 9 months later she dropped the babe on his door step saying she was just like him"

"Wait, like a witch?" Leanne asked

"Apparently mum had made her magic known in utero, making the muggle's belly glow and such. She wanted nothing to do with it. At the time Charlus kept close ties with Cygnus and Druella, Charlus and his wife Dorea were known to the public as 'neutral' and several pureblooded families were trying to sway them one way or the other." Draco continued taking Leanne's hand for support

"Ma and Pa Potter raised James right, none of that purist shite." Sirius clarified

"I don't doubt that, but they had to keep up appearances, for as long as they could." Regulus stated, "Mother and Father talked about them often, Mother knew they weren't on their side but Father helped sell that they were. Father did a lot of weaving, it sounds like I know why now."

"You're right. Cygnus, Charlus and Orion were all close. Orion and Cygnus were cousins and brothers-in-law," All the adults shuttered a bit, "Your father and James' went to school together, that's how Dorea was introduced." Draco smirked

"Anyway, how does that get your Potter of a mum to turn into a Black?"

"Cygnus and Druella had just found out the babe they were carrying had died in the womb, they were to give birth to a stillborn." Draco said softly,

"Charlus offered his mistake…" Regulus said shocked

"He knew the pair would love her dearly, and the fact that they already had two daughters, surely another wouldn't go too unnoticed. But Potters? They only had boys…"

Hermione made a noise of disagreement, all the adults looked at her

"It's biology, the male gives the X or Y chromosome." The men looked at each other, Hermione rolled her eyes looking at Leanne

"You can either be a female, XX. Or a male XY, the female can only give an X, the male gives the others." Leanne supplied with a smirk

"Aye, you birds are right, except when it comes to wizards." Sirius said sweetly

Hermione was confused, as was Leanne, being both muggleborn this was news to them.

"May I Draco?" Sirius asked haughtily,

"Take the floor cousin" he smirked

"When two people of a magical nature come together whichever trait or 'family gene' that is more prominent will be given. In the Potter's case it's the male gene, only in cases of two magicals."

"But what about Cygnus and Druella? They had girls" Hermione asked

"Two Blacks together? Both magicals pressing the same prominent gene? In that case a minor gene would push through, ergo females." Regulus pointed out

"Okay okay, so Cyggy and Dru adopted Narcissa, I can't believe it was that easy, right?" Sirius asked Draco trying to continue the story

"Ding, ding. Narcissa was a bargaining chip. In exchange for the babe they would continue to feed to the other pureblood purist that the Potters were in fact, not a threat."

The adults sat there in silence letting the story sit in front of them. Draco and Harry were cousins. First cousins. They shared a grandfather.

"So where does that leave our little ones?" Leanne asked softly looking at the two newborns sharing a bassinet

"I believe they are soulmates of each other." Regulus said softly caressing his daughter's hair

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March 30, 2008

"Okay… Run that by me again?" Harry asked taking off his glasses to clean them and put them back on his face. The adults had orchestrated to get the night off to inform Harry of his new family member, all the kiddos were being watched by grandmas and grandpas along with Bill and Fleur.

"Draco's mother was James's half-sister, Draco is your cousin." Hermione ripped the metaphorical band-aid off

Harry sat there, mouth agape, wide eyed as he looked from Hermione to Draco and back to his wife who nodded to confirm what she was telling the truth.

Ron decided at that moment to spit his drink in an uproar of laughter. Falling out of his chair as he continued to cackle at the information. The rest of adult followed with laughter, not as boisterous as Ron's but the tension of the room was lifted.

"Well cousin, I would say welcome to but you've been a part of it for some time." Harry said standing to hug the blonde. The men embrace quickly and returned to their seats to enjoy the rest of the child free night they had.

"Drink Mione!" Ron called out to which Hermione flipped him the bird and took her shot like a lady

"I'm still saying this is rigged to get us women pissed…" Hermione mumbled as her glass was magically refilled

"Now, now love, don't be a sore loser… Although I do believe my brother and I would love to hear the story behind why you were able to take that shot…" Regulus wiggled his eyebrows at Hermione

"One night stands? Oh come on Hermione's had her fair share…" Harry was interrupted by a foot hitting him in the groin

"But it's the two in one night… Two strangers in one night?" Sirius asked, pushing a small bit of envy through the bond

I can assure you it was years ago, the year after the battle, I was wreck Hermione pushed guilt and sorrow back to her bond mates and they were content with her answer, they both had their past secrets things they didn't wish to relive.

"Alight tossPOTter, I've never mistaken Mandrake and Mandragora to be two separate species…" Draco smirked

Harry sent death glares to his new cousin as he tossed the firewhiskey back but what shocked them was Regulus also tossed a shot back

"Reg?!" Sirius was barking out a laugh and Hermione couldn't help but laugh at her bond mate whose face was beet red now.

The boys continued to jab at one another as the girls snuggled comfortably in one another's presence.

"This has been brilliant…" Ginny sighed into her best friend

"I am so fortunate to call you guys friends" Leanne said quietly

"Oi, you're family same as the lot of them!" Ginny snorted to which Hermione did a giggle hiccup snort and nodded in agreement.

"Reggie, I reckon we should get our witch home…" Sirius said nodded to the drowsy witch

Regulus nodded to his brother and went to pick up the now loudly hiccupping witch

"T-Ake my h-Ome ReG" She smiled as she hiccupped

The brothers laughed as they headed towards the floo with their beloved

"Take care you lot, we'll see you soon!"

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May 2, 2008

The gala was in full swing, the triplets were dancing without a care in the world with whoever they could grab. Their first birthday was right around the corner and surely there would be another massive event just like this one.

"Hermione my love, you look absolutely breathtaking" Sirius came around his wife grazing her hips softly through the satin dress

"Siri…" Hermione breathed

"My mate, I cannot believe you've birthed four beautiful babes within the last year, you look delectable" Regulus said coming up to the other size, mirroring what his brother had.

"My mates..." Hermione breathed again, closing her eyes

"Blacks" Draco said smugly, noticing Hermione's predicament

"Ah cousin, well… I guess we still are yes?" Sirius smirked

"If I must claim you, Hermione you look lovely as always."

"I can't believe you bounce back so quickly after that birth! I'm still battling baby weight.." Leanne said pouting slightly

"I love your curves, you gave me another son, I didn't think that would ever happen." Draco said softly kissing his wife on the head.

"Can you believe it's been ten years Draco…" Hermione said sighing looking around the Great Hall

Ten years ago, she was 19 going on 21 fighting for not only her life but those around her. Teddy, who was dancing carelessly with Victorie, all the red headed Weasley's dancing around with the triplets made her heart smile. Her family, her large, loud and colorful family.

"Hermione," Draco said taking her hand from one of her husbands, "May I steal a dance?" Hermione raised an eyebrow and nodded. The two made it on the dancefloor as a more relaxing tune began, the two friends began to sway in contentment.

"I owe you so much Mione, when I lost Astoria…" Draco started to tear up as he began to blink away his tears

"Draco, you needed me, I stepped in," She nodded to Scorpius who was dancing along with the twins, well he was herding them together, but in a fun way. "That sweet boy stole my heart and I wouldn't change it."

"Have you ever told them?" Draco nodded back to her husbands

"Merlin no! They would string you up by your toes!" Hermione laughed loudly as he buried her face into his shoulder as they both laughed, "We were both drunk and lonely, it helped us move on. I've found my soulmates, and so have you." Hermione nodded towards Leanne who was laughing at Sirius who was dancing obnoxiously with Harry, pulling him around the dance floor like a doll

"I feel so complete with her." Draco sighed in relief, "I loved Astoria, she was my light in my darkness but, Leanne…" The two stopped dancing and looked on at their mates, "She's my sun, my life revolves around her."

They continued their dance as the song began to close, "I never would have believed myself if I had told my 18 year old self I'd be in this room, dancing with you." Draco said softly nudging Hermione's shoulder walking back towards their rowdy group.

"I surely would have punched you again…" Hermione smirked back at him

"Husbands!" Hermione declared louder than she wanted to, "Take me home?" She added sheepishly

The trio grabbed their children, bid their goodbyes and headed out.

After everyone was lying down, the trio laid down in the bed, all snuggled up like a bunch of kittens.

"I love you both so deeply" Hermione said softly allowing all of her emotions to flow to each of the men.

They all fell asleep with the ease of the love and passion in the bond.

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Epilogue

5/7/2019

"Happy Birthday dear Castor, Cassie & Judeeeeee, Happy Birthday to YOUUUU and YOUUUU and YOUUUUU" Sirius continued to sing after everyone had stopped

"Daaaad…" Cassie said whacking him on the head

"Twelve! You three are TWELVE!" Hermione cried out again… it was the third time that day

"Love, here, Cissy brought some wine, drink it all dear." Regulus handed Hermione the very full glass as she nodded and drank a hefty sip.

Yes, the triplets are twelve, Lily was 11 and starting Hogwarts in the fall. The Blacks were blessed with another set of twins, Lyra Ophelia and Leo Canis came two years after Lily. Healer Nott confirmed Hermione's concerns of the twins that they were in fact both Regulus'. Now each Husband had three children. She told them she was officially done having any more babies… Until Draco Orion was born just three years ago. With seven children now Hermione was officially done, she told them so and had the corrective surgeries to ensure there would be no more 'oops' babies.

"Mumma, I want juice…" baby Draco stated to his slightly tipsy mother

"Come on namesake, I'll get you some juice, your Mumma has her own juice and needs more.." The adult Draco gave Hermione a pointed look as she promptly chugged half the glass

"That's my witch." Sirius said stealing a sidemouth kiss that had a heavy presence of wine.

"I can't believe they will be second years in September…" Regulus said continuing to cut and hand out slices of cake. The triplets were all sorted into Gryffindor, thankfully, although Castor gave his mother a run for her money on an almost hatstall. The sorting hat was silent for almost 3 minutes before debating with Castor between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor to which Castor promptly stomped his foot, crossed his arms and pouted. This earned a might roar of GRYFFINDOR from the hat.

"Hermione might I have a word?" Narcissa Malfoy had her youngest grandchild on her hip and motioned for the witch to follow back inside the kitchen

"I have papers, to be officially filed with the ministry that list my lineage…"

"Cissa?! Are you sure?!" Hermione almost spat her wine, almost.

"I think it's time to show the world who my real parents were, at least one of them." Narcissa looked to Harry whom looked just like her half-brother

"I always admired James, his boisterous attitude and courage, I think I have some Potter courage in me, it's time I show it off." She sated firmly then handed Hermione a stack of papers

"I'll be sure to get these to the lineage offices and they will change your paperwork from there"

The women hugged and stepped back outside, Hermione stood at the stoop watching the mismatching, hodge-podge of a family she had.

She smiled and looked up at the stars. She found Orion's belt, she found her Canis Major then turned north to find her Cassie and Leo. She found all her children, her mates and her family in the stars. Closing her eyes she allowed a few tears to escape. She was content, whole, this is the way it should have been. She looked to the Black Family ring, she slid it off her finger placing it into a velvet bag for her first born. Jude Pollux, he was the Black heir, this ring would become his. And the rituals would start all over again.

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That's it folks! I am so beyond sorry for draggin this on! I've had such a topsy turvy live the past few months! I hope you enjoyed it!