A/N: For those reading this that read my other stories, I've been using my husband's computer for close to a year cuz the charger on mine died. I finally got a new one and I transferred my stories back over to my computer but they have two different Word programs so now I can't read half my stories cuz they are all in funky letters and only half of what I wrote is there anymore so I will update my stories once I fix them. It may take awhile and I apologize so I'm gonna post this to try to make up for it. I've been reading lots of Marriage Law fics lately and have fallen in love with them so here's my take on them. Again sorry for the delay on my other stories. Oh and this story is canon compliant so all of those who died are already dead unfortunately. I don't remember every single character who died only the main ones so if I name someone off who died, I'm sorry but it'll be as canon compliant as I can make it lol. Oh and quite a few people keep including Lavender Brown in theirs, I will not because as I said canon compliant, she dies in the Final Battle Greyback pretty much eats her throat out and it even shows it in the movie lol, so hope you weren't expecting to see her and otherwise I hate her character in book/movie 6 she makes me cringe lol.

Disclaimer: I unfortunately am not J.K. Rowling so I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters. I am not making money off this so don't sue me.

Summary: Harry and the gang are back for their 7th year at Hogwarts and the Ministry has instilled a Marriage Law. Hermione gets Draco, will they ever find love and happiness?

Pairings: DracoxHermione, HarryxGinny, RonxPansy, NevillexLuna, BlaisexDaphne Greengrass, Theodore NottxAstoria Greengrass Obviously there are other pairings but I'll name them off in the actual story, these are just the main ones I'll be writing about. :)

I Thee (Forcefully) Wed

Chapter 1: Breaking the News

After the defeat of Voldemort everybody felt safe for the first time in a few years, Hogwarts asked those who did not get their last year at Hogwarts to return and Harry, Ron, and Hermione were some of the first to send their replies back and head back to Hogwarts. As they got out of the train and looked up at Hogwarts from the Hogsmeade station they felt a sense of security come over them. No more fighting for their lives or chasing Death Eaters and Horcruxes, it was time for them to finally have a normal year at Hogwarts. Hogwarts had been rebuilt in the few months since they'd been gone and looked perfect once more.

Hagrid was swinging his lantern and calling first years to his side to take them up to the school as the rest of the students went to the horseless carriages to take them up. Though most students now saw the Thestrals carrying the carriages and were shocked since they couldn't see them before they saw death which they all saw during the war. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Luna all shared a carriage just as they had shared a compartment on the train.

"Feels kind of strange to be going back to Hogwarts after being on the run for a year, doesn't it?" Harry asked.

"Yes it does, but I couldn't be happier about it, I can finally complete my education!" Hermione said happily.

"Trust you to be happy about learning," Ron laughed.

"Of course I am," Hermione said.

"I'm just glad to be back and see all the friends we have left, and it'll be nice to have a normal year at Hogwarts," Ron said and they all nodded in agreement.

"It'll be nice not to be punished for everything you may or may not do wrong again," Neville said quietly.

Luna reached over and squeezed his hand, "Don't worry Neville, that'll never happen again," she said in her dreamy voice.

"I'm just glad you guys will be here with us this year," Ginny said with a relieved smile, everyone knew how much she had missed Harry, Ron, and Hermione while they were gone.

"We're never leaving you again sis so don't worry," Ron said with a shrug, Harry and Hermione smiled in agreement.

They reached the Giant oak doors and got out of their carriage and walked in, everything was as it was before the battle making everyone smile happily. They went into the Great Hall and sat down at their rightful tables and waited for the Sorting to begin.

After the sorting McGonagall stood up to make the start of term speech, "Welcome everybody to another year at Hogwarts, this year will no doubt be better than the last if you were indeed here. Now Mr. Filch, our caretaker wants me to remind all students that the Forbidden Forest on the grounds is just that, forbidden to all students! Magic is not to be used in the corridors and there is a list on Mr. Filch's office doors of all banned objects, you would all do well to read it and remember it. A new change of staff since I am now the Headmistress I am no longer able to teach Transfiguration, your new professor and Gryffindor Head of House is Professor Rosebaum (Who stood up and waved to the students before sitting back down). Now all 6th and 7th year students, there is a new mandatory class this year for you all to take in accordance to a new law the Ministry has passed. It will take place Fridays from 2PM-4PM on the 6th floor, right next to the Ancient Runes class. The new professors for that class are Professors Claire and Marie Pennybottom, they are obviously twin sisters, that went to school with me. Marie is the one with brown hair and Claire has blonde hair so you can tell them apart," Professor McGonagall said as she pointed out the two professors about whom she was speaking.

Professors Pennybottom were about 50 years old their blonde and brown hair were lightly streaked with gray. They had kind faces, the kind you would want your grandmother to have. They were average height, rather thin, and wore almost matching outfits but Claire was wearing light blue robes and Marie was wearing red, they smiled kindly at the students and sat back down.

"Now this class is to help you in the future with marriage and children since our numbers are rather low after this war which brings us to our next subject. As of yesterday the Ministry of Magic has instilled a Marriage Law and all 6th and 7th year students are to be paired off and married by the end of the month." McGonagall said and haulted at the shouts of outrage from the students in that category.

She waited for the students to quiet down before continuing, "Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it. The Ministry also has paired you all up already, the pairings are based off compatibility and therefore cannot be changed, you will be given your new spouse's name after the feast but for right now I have talked enough, let the feast begin."

"This is outrageous, how can they force us to marry like that?" Hermione said angrily and she dumped a large spoonful of mashed potatoes on her plate.

"I don't know but I guess it's for a good cause, I mean our numbers have dropped drastically from the war, we need to repopulate to keep the magic alive," Ginny said thoughtfully as she ate some chicken.

"So you're ok with this law forcing you to marry someone who you may not love?" Ron asked incredulously.

"Well it's based off of compatibility so we're bound to be with someone who is our perfect match, we can learn to love the person I guess," Ginny said with a shrug. "It isn't cool that they're making us get married so soon like this however but if we're lucky we might get paired with a friend or lover" Ginny said looking at Harry.

"I hope we get each other too Ginny, I fought a war to be with you and keep you and everybody else safe, and this is how they repay me?" Harry said irritably.

"I'm sure you two will at least get each other, as for me I just hope I get somebody I'm friends with," Ron said looking at Hermione.

"I know the feeling Ron, but if you and I aren't paired together we have to promise to still be friends," Hermione said squeezing his hand lightly.

"Oh there is no bloody way in Hell this law is breaking up our friendship, all of us have to agree to that," Ron said and Ginny, Harry, Hermione, and Neville all nodded.

"What are your thoughts Neville? You've been quiet," Harry asked.

"Luna and I have been having a staring contest I guess you could say, she's been staring at me since the announcement of the law and when I noticed I began looking at her, I think it'd be great if we got paired together, I mean she's a little weird but she's a great friend and I think she likes me," Neville said with a small laugh.

"If she's been staring at you for the last fifteen minutes then my guess is she does, that's obviously her way of saying she wants to be paired with you," Ginny said smartly.

"Do you like her and want to be paired with her?" Ron asked around a big bite of corn.

"Well I would like to be paired with her, but I'm not sure if I like her like that," Neville said shyly.

"Oh I think you do," Ron said smugly and wiggled his eyebrows making all of them laugh.

"Well maybe a little bit," Neville said laughing while blushing lightly.

When the feast was over McGonagall stood up again and the hall went silent. "In a couple minutes we will reveal your future spouse, when your names are called I want you to stand up and look at your partner because some of you are bound to be paired with somebody you may not know. Again the Ministry created a test to put you with the person you are most compatible with so just trust the results even if you are unhappy about it. I really wish there was something we could do about it but unfortunately there isn't so without further ado, here is the Minister of Magic himself to name the pairings off, Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt," McGonagall said and sat down as Kingsley walked in between the middle two tables to reach the front where she was.

"Hello students, I know this has come as a shock to you but with our numbers dwindled down so much we needed to repopulate also with so much Purebloods mating and squibs being produced, almost all Purebloods are to be paired with either a Muggleborn or a Half Blood so there will be no more blood status problems, which will hopefully stop anymore wars like the one that just ended. So I will first explain the entire law, 1. All people 16-40 are required to be paired off with their compatible match so it isn't just you. 2. They must marry within the next two months, you 6th and 7th year students need to be married within the next month. 3. A child must be born to each new couple within the next 18 months and a second child is to be born in the next 3 years as to boost population. You will be paired with somebody within your age range roughly 16-20 so you will not be put with somebody too old for you, as we know that would not be beneficial for you students. Also on the night of your marriage you are to consummate it, and you will be given a fertility potion for you and your spouse to take in hopes you get pregnant the first time, if not a large supply of fertilitiy potions will be in the Hospital Wing. You must get one and take one at least once a month and attempt to conceive, the potions should last all month and you'll know when they stop working because it'll alter your, hem" he cleared his throat, "libido and then you will be required to get another one." Kingsley said in his deep slow voice.

"Minister, what will happen to us if we refuse to go along with this?" Hermione asked loudly.

"Well the Wizengamot has agreed to this law and have also agreed that if you do not go along with this law, your wand will be taken and you will be forced to live as a Muggle until you agree to marry your betrothed," Kinglsey said.

"Will we be able to come back into the Wizarding world afterwards if we decide to do that?" Romilda Vane asked.

"Not unless you agree to go along with the law, otherwise you will be shunned and not be allowed to contact your friends or anybody else. I could not change the Wizengamot's decision on that unfortunately so that's how it stands," Kinglsey said sadly.

"Where will we be living after marriage?" Luna asked with surprising volume compared to her usual dreamy voice.

"As some of you may have noticed a Marriage Wing was constructed in between the school and the Quidditch Pitch, each couple will be given a flat to use as their own and will be able to decorate it how you want" Kingsley replied. "Anymore questions?" When no one said anything he continued pulling out a long piece of parchement. "The pairings will be in alphabetical order by the female's name and are as such, Hannah Abbott, Earnie MacMillan." The pair of people stood and looked at each other as instructed though they already knew each other and then sat down.

"Susan Bones, Terry Boot", "Millicent Bulstrode, Gregory Goyle", "Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy" as that was said a large amount of gasps and murmurs were heard throughout the hall. As for Hermione she sat there frozen in shock and small tears appeared in her eyes.

"Hermione you're supposed to stand and look at your partner," Parvati said nudging her. All Hermione could do was try not to cry, she had been stuck with the guy who hated her the most, it upset her so much she wanted to scream at Kingsley for his mistake luckily she didn't have to.

"Minister Shacklebolt there must be a mistake, Granger and I are in no way compatible!" Draco yelled angrily.

"The tests do not lie Mr. Malfoy, I put in aspects about each and every person and you two are in deed compatible now, Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger, stand up and face your future spouse as instructed," Kingsley said with authority.

Hermione stood up slowly and glared at Draco as he did the same to her then they both turned their glare on Kingsley before sitting down quickly. "I can't marry him, we'd end up killing each other!" Hermione said moodily.

"You're the brightest witch of our age and you got the brightest wizard of our age, and he's dreamy, you should be happy," Romilda said from a few seats down.

"When I want the Gryffindor slag's opinion, I'd ask for it Vane," Hermione spat venomously she could see she hurt Romilda's feelings but she couldn't find it in herself to care at the moment she was too angry.

"Well excuse me for trying to be nice, that's not very Head Girllike and you can bet I'm telling our new Head of House," Romilda said matter of factly and turned back to the front.

"Nice Hermione," Ginny said with a roll of her eyes. Hermione at least looked ashamed now.

"As I was saying," Kingsley said bringing the attention back to him, "The next couple is Astoria Greengrass, Theodore Nott" the couple stood up and looked at each other although they also knew each other.

"Daphne Greengrass, Blaise Zabini", "Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom" Kingsley said. Neville and Luna smiled at each other with relief while Harry clapped Neville on the back with a smile.

"Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley" again collective gasps, Ron went a little pale and Pansy had a disgusted look on her face.

"There has to be a mistake with this test Minister, maybe Weasley's and Draco's test results got mixed up because there's no way that Weasley and I could ever have anything in common," Pansy sneered.

Kingsley sighed loudly, "There was no way the results could've gotten mixed up, we did a spell that chose people based off their personalities, I'm sorry but you will be with Ron Weasley," he said and held up his hand to squelch anything else Pansy or Ron may have said.

"I'm sorry mate, hopefully it isn't too bad," Neville said trying to be reassuring.

"Oh not so bad? You at least have someone you like, I'm stuck with a dirty, rotten Slytherin bitch," Ron said sourly.

"I know, I'm sorry," Neville said quietly biting his lip nervously.

"Only a few more couples left students please let me finish, as I said there is nothing I can do to change it," Kingsley said hushing the students once again.

"Next couple is Padma Patil, Dean Thomas" "Parvati Patil, Seamus Finnegan" "Lisa Turpin, Justin Finch-Fletchley," "Romilda Vane, Michael Corner", "and the last couple is Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter" Kingsley said, "Thank you for your time, I'm sorry for those who aren't happy with their pairing but you will learn to love your spouse with time. Have a good night all." then Kingsley rolled his parchment back up and went back down the aisle to the entrance to the Great Hall and left.

McGonagall stood back up and adressed the students once more, "You all will sleep in your common rooms tonight and since tomorrow is Saturday you will then move your stuff into your new flat with your future spouses. There is basic furniture in them, there is a magic catalogue in each flat where you will pick what furniture you want and what colors you want, you write them down on a piece of parchment and leave them on the coffee table and when you go back on Sunday your furniture will be changed and your stuff will be put away where it is supposed to be, then Sunday you will start living with your future spouses. I expect all of you to write a letter to your parents over this weekend and tell them about the law and your future spouse. You and your future spouse will pick the day of your wedding and then report it to me, I expect you to invite your parents to your wedding at least but you and your future spouse will decide on the guests and plan every aspect of your wedding together. I am giving you homework, every night you and your future spouse will spend at least 30 minutes getting to know each other because I want you all to be happy with your future spouse and hopefully you will learn to love each other quickly. Any more questions you may ask me or any other professor about it. You all are dismissed for the evening, Prefects please take the first years to the common rooms, have a good night," she said and everybody got up and went in their seperate directions.