Heaven in Hiding [H.P.] ✓

Leaving the castle

Her time in Hogwarts had felt nearly endless and yet so short at the same time.

Her last year had been spent between her friends, the three marauders she had been babysitting for years, Atlas who'd visit her in Hogsmeade as often as possible and whom she constantly would exchange letters with and the constant stress of the final year haunting her every living and breathing moment.

However.. she had made it. And now.. it was her last week.

Juniper smiles as she accepts the bouquet of roses from the owl, inhaling the scent. "Always on time..", Michael chuckles and she grins. "Try and tell me he isn't perfect!" "He's perfect for you, Juni.", he shrugs, patting her head. "Do you know what you'll do after school?" Juniper hums. "As a pureblood lady.. I am expected not to work.. but I would like to do something anyways. Atlas managed to set up a room for me to conduct my studies in. And I plan on possibly writing a book. I wish to work on spells and spell creation." Michael nods. "And you, Cissa?" "Lucius asked me not to.. it would be dangerous for me.. for us..", Narcissa shrugs. "I'll work alongside him on his ministry duties but.." "Meanwhile I am out here just preparing myself to work myself half to death." "Anything on the horizon love-wise?" "My father has drawn up a marriage contract with a French pureblood family. DeChagny. We'll marry shortly after you and Lucius." "And.. do you like her?" Michael huffs. "Of course I do. She is too perfect for me not to. Salazar, that woman is gorgeous." The two girls chuckle. "We're happy for you." "Thanks." "And you Reg? Anything?" "My parents want me to marry Greengrass. But Salazar I'd rather hack off both my hands." They laugh. "I'll miss you, Reg. We'll stay in contact. Slytherin loyalty!"
"I promise." "Same here." Regulus nods. "Me too." "Perfect." They share a grin amongst them before falling into casual chatter once more.

The rest of the week had gone by rather quiet and finally, on Friday, they had made their way down to Hogsmeade, all in casual clothing.
Junipers face lights up as she notices Atlas in the small village hopping off the carriage and hurrying to him.

"What are you doing here?", she laughs, pressing a kiss to his lips. "I thought that it couldn't do harm to accompany the final train ride of yours from Hogwarts." She grins. "Come on then. Before we have to apparate."
They board with her friends who had gotten comfortable with that dark haired husband of hers. Seated together in their usual area they happily relax and enjoy the ride together. One last time.

The arrival at Kings Cross was almost bittersweet and together they hop off the train, gather their things and join Lucius who had awaited Narcissa's arrival. Embracing once more they say their goodbyes, promising to see each other soon before parting, going home.

Juniper, holding her husband's hand, walks up to their house. One of the large estates her family owned that they had moved into.
Inside her bags get abandoned by the door as Atlas snatches her up, practically sprinting with her up to their master bedroom as she laughs, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck.

Both are soaking in the large bath, reminiscent of the prefects bathroom in Hogwarts, washing off the sweat, amongst others. "My love?" "Darling?" "Do we have to hurry about having children?" The young man hums. "I don't care when we have children. I know that it'll eventually happen.. but not because we've given it all of our time and dedication but because I just wish to have you feel pleasure and happiness as often as possible." Juniper chuckles. "I rather hope that the same feelings are also felt by you yourself." He chuckles, running his fingers through his dark hair. "I didn't want it to sound selfish, but yes." They share a kiss in the warm water and, with her wrapping her arms and legs around him he carries her through the water a bit while pampering her with gentle touches and kisses. She felt happy. Very happy. She truly couldn't have asked for a better husband.