Lyra Black

Pre-Wedding Planning

The day was October 1st and she was going to be wed on October 15th. Her panic could be heard from here to Camelot in the days of Prince Arthur.

She would be Heiress Lyra Nott of the Noble and most ancient house of Black, and that change alone frightened her.

At current date she was in the Garden thinking about all of this when she felt a nudge on her shoulder to her surprise. Right beside her was Eclipse, her dearest friend. She was the happiest she could ever be.

She mounted the unicorn and rode off. She laughed and laughed the joy evident on her face.

She found freedom in riding. She felt that as long as she had a horse she could go anywhere and escape from her family.

She couldn't wait to be married but at the same time she wished it wasn't so rushed. It is a confusing mystery.

As she rode she thought of all the changes her life would bring in the year to come. She would be married, begin training to become Lady Black. She would have more power than any one of her generation.

She would be free and bound at the same time. As the sun set she returned to Hogwarts only to find a letter from her grandfatherm. She broke the seal and began to read.

Lyra,

My dearest Granddaughter, I rejoice in the knowledge that I will see you walk down the Aisle in a few days and I smile every time in the joy of the memories I have of Raising you.

I ask that you grant me the greatest honor of giving to away on this very special day. I only ask because your father now writes to ask you the same.

Your Dearest Grandfather, Lord Argtugus Black.

Lyra paused as tears welled up in her eyes. She took a quill and a piece of parchment and began to write.

Dearest Grandfather,

I Lyra Cassiopeia Black I herby I ask you to walk me down the Aisle in the day of my wedding. I wish for no other to walk me down and can think of no one better. If you are in agreement, please where a black suit paired with a blue tie on the day of my wedding.

With Love, Lyra

She signed and dated the letter and began to realize that she needed to talk to her future husband today.

She ran off and passed multiple students in the hall, they all let her pass. She realized that she had no reason to run. She transformed into a beautiful dove and flew down the hallway. She found him talking to her brothers.

Theodore: I wish for nothing better than your sister's happiness. And she wishes for you to be my groomsmen.

Sirius and Regulus: anything for Lyra, she practically raised us after all.

Theodore: Excellent.

She handed on his shoulder.

Theodore: and who is this lovely dove?

Regulus and Sirius giggled a little.

Theodore: What's funny.

Sirius: Speaking of Lyra. Hello there.

Lyra landed on the ground and shifted back.

Lyra: Hi. What are you doing standing here after curfew. Off to bed with you.

Theodore: Lyra! How did you.... What did you.... When did you become an animagus.

Lyra: It was forever ago. Would you be ok with Grandfather walking me down the Aisle?

Theodore: Of Course, as long as your ok with something. Um, My father forgot to mention this but it's family tradition that we don't see or talk to each other for 24 hours before the Ceremony.

Lyra: of Course, we will respect your traditions.
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As wizarding weddings are a tradition greatly respected and Lyra only helped with teaching the classes. They granted her two days off before the wedding and a week after.

Although Lyra was extremely overwhelmed. The wedding was in two days and most of the planning was done. However, Lyra was sitting in the Black foyer thinking about half of the mistakes made.

The fire went off and out came Theodore. He watched as his Bride silently wept into her hands. She hadn't realized he was there.

It greatly upset him that she was crying to his knowledge everything was fine, and she was happy.

He walked over to her gently careful not to startle her. When he got to her he lifted her chin.

Theodore: What is it my Love?

She just sobbed more deeply launching herself into his arms. He lifted her and sat down still cradling her as she cried.

He kissed her tears away, and she finally relaxed against him.

Theodore: Did I do something to upset you?

Silently shaking her head, she motioned for him to follow her.. She pulled him outside and to the pavilion. It became clear to him that this was the place they would wed.

But then why was she crying. Then he saw it in her eyes as the realization popped in his head. How could he be so stupid!

Theodore: Love, is whats upsetting you the Stars.

Lyra shakily replied as though it would kill her.

Lyra: My family believes that every blessing comes from the Stars and should be witnessed under the Stars. My Aunt told me yesterday that from the one place I wished to be married, we would not be able to view the Stars. Our marriage is a curse.

Theodore: How can you say that? Look at me Lyra! Do you wish to marry me?

She nodded her head.

Theodore: Then marry me hear in three days and trust me the Stars will show to see their brightest star become the shining beacon on our special day.

She nodded her head once more. And he leaned in and kissed her cheek. Their first kiss would be on their wedding day.

As he moved the clock struck twelve and he apreated away.

One day left. She entered the house just to go to sleep. She was awoken at 8:30: 15 ½ hours till the wedding.

She had breakfast and began to prepare for the day ahead.

10:30- 13 ½ hours till the wedding

The bridal party began arriving. All her bridesmaids and family members began to help her set up the rest of the details.

2:30- 9 ½ hours till start time.

After the decorations were done they began to mentally prepare for the wedding. They acquired their dresses and makeup and set themselves ready. Their hair was done and over all they brought the mood.

6:30- 5½ hours till the wedding.

The bridal hour, the bride dresses and her hair and makeup is done. A lot of sobbing and uncontrollable bridesmaids.

10:30- 1 ½ till Lyra becomes a Nott

How did we get here? It is unclear how a girl that was to be Lady Black came to be married to a Nott.

Nobody knows how it happened. All except Lyra who was the first and Last person in the argument for her hand. She controlled her fate. And today her final payment is ready: Herself.

The last hour was spent just reminiscing about the ups and downs of her life all of witch led to this: The Start to the End.