The Way it's Meant to be

59

Two days later

Standing at the McGonagall home I glance at my family before knocking on the door.

Robert Jr opens it smiling at me "Hi Aquila" he says before running back further into the house yelling about us being here while leaving the door open.

Smiling I walk in seeing Mr. McGonagall reading a paper "Hello Mr. McGonagall" I say bowing slightly.

He puts his paper down copying my bow to greet us before motioning to the seats "I was told we're having a meeting before dinner to discuss marriage".

Nodding I move to the couch sitting down as Minnie and Mrs. McGonagall join us.

Mother, Father, and Walburga move to sit down while my brothers and their wives take Vela outside to the backyard.

"I should clear up somethings first Sir, I'm a courting child Walburga gave birth to me but because of some crimes that my birth father did, my parents adopted me passing me off as their child to protect me and her that's why all three are staying for this"

He nods looking to Mrs. McGonagall for guidance "They're here for dinner and to discuss expectations on a marriage contract, it's to make sure that both sides are happy with the marriage".

"It's a tradition, we no longer use magically binding contracts, it just to make sure we both understand what the other wants" I add.

He nods waiting "Follow our family's traditions of star names or after saints" Father says placing the contract and quil down.

"How does that work?" Mr. McGonagall asks.

"Either based on when they're born or what star name feels right, it's only the first name so middle names can be after someone or what you like" Mother answers.

"I named Aquila with Aurora for a middle name because she's my beautiful light" Walburga says placing her hand on my back.

Keeping my face blank I see Minnie laughing silently "Is it possible for any child they have to come to church with us?" Mr. McGonagall asks.

"I have no problem with it I want them to learn about their muggle heritage as well" I answer leaning forward to add it to the list.

"I just want Minerva to be able to do what she wants with her life and not be forced to give up learning or working if she wants" Mrs. McGonagall says softly.

I nod turning the list to her and point out a line "Minerva will be allowed to continue her studies as long as she wants or work if she chooses, should she wish to continue her studies Aquila Black will cover the costs of anything she needs for the lessons".

Mr. McGonagall leans forward pulling it to him and reads it over "You already added what you promised when you asked for permission?" He asks sounding slightly shocked.

"Yes sir, a Black keeps their word"

Nodding he pushes it back between us settling into his seat "Typically there is a dowry payment made do you want to do that?" Father asks.

"That's meant to show you can provide right?"

"Yes" Father answers.

Mr. McGonagall frowns looking at me "I know she can provide for Minnie and any future child but even if she lost all the money she has, she has proven to be a hard worker I may not understand that world but I can recognize a strong work ethic"

Looking at Minnie I smile seeing her twisting her ring around her finger unconsciously.

2 hours later