Learn to love

Mrs. Black

Next morning:

I was awakened by something being dropped on me. Looking down at myself, I was meet by two bright yellow eyes. Sitting up in a rush, I picked up the little fluff ball. "Hello, where did you come from?" It was a little dire wolf pup. His coat was all black, with some brown mixed in. Placing him on my chest, he fought to get up to my neck. Hearing the door squeak open, Hermione and Harry walked in. "What's going on?"

"You like him?" Hermione asked.

The pup gave me a ticklish sensation, as he attempted to bite my ear. "I love him, but where did he come from? Dire wolves are not easy to come by."

Harry took a seat on the bed. "I know how much losing Slytherin hurt you. I spoke with Sirius and he was able to get ahold of him. He is our wedding present, from all of us." The pup bounced over to him, nibbling on his hand.

"What's his name?"

Hermione shrugged. "Doesn't have one."

Grabbing the wolf, I studied him. He had a devilish look in his eyes. Kind of reminded me of Sirius. "Black."

Harry raised a brow. "Black?"

I nodded. "He will be named Black."

Hermione laughed, picking the pup to her eye level. "Black it is." Handing him over to Harry, she ushered them both out. "Alright, get in the shower. We are running behind once again."

"It's barely 9 am!" I hid my face under the pillow, groaning loudly. "Let me sleep for at least another hour."

"Are you insane!" She pulled the covers off me, followed by the pillow. "Everything is almost set up. Sirius is on his way, from what his letter said. Everyone is arriving. We are just waiting on the priest and you." She grabbed my arm, pulling me up and off the bed. "I will throw you into the tub and pour cold water on you."

"I am the bride, isn't it expected I arrive late?" Hermione gave me her infamous glare. "Alright, alright." Dragging my feet into the bathroom, I shut the door and jumped into the shower. We had decided on going in a simple white dress. My last one got ruined, and I didn't feel like getting it fixed. Besides, it would be my luck if the dress was bad luck now. Slipping into the dress, I sat down in front of the mirror. If today goes as planned, I will be Athena Black. "Hmm, has a nice ring to it. Athena Black."

"If you are done daydreaming, can we get a move on?" Hermione walked into the room, standing just behind my chair. "Everyone is here and waiting on you."

"Almost done." I grabbed my bag, pulling out a few items. Hermione helped me with my hair, putting it up in a bunch. After a few minutes, we were finally done. Making our way down to the yard, I stopped at the door. Hermione left to take her place at the front. I could see Sirius dressed in an all-black tuxedo, waiting for me to appear. The little guest consisted of, the order, Remus family, and a few classmates. My mother had not shown, not that I blamed her really. And well my father, he was gone for good from my life. Both of them. But that made me realize, I had no one to walk me down the aisle. Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, just as a hand grabbed my arm.

"You didn't think I was going to let you walk down the aisle alone, did you?" David stood beside me, dressed in a white suit to match my dress. "What sort of brother would I be?"

"A lousy one." I jumped into his arms, hugging him tightly. "Thank you."

David pulled back, cupping my face. He leaned forward, giving me a peck on my cheek. "I will always be there for you. No matter what." He ran his thumb under my eyes, wiping the tears. "Let's get you walking, I still need to threaten that 'fiancé' of yours." Hooking my arm in his, we began our walk. David let go of my arm once we arrived at the front. Giving me a kiss on the head, he turned towards Sirius. "I am a very nice guy; some even say I can be a sweetheart. But if I hear or even catch wind, that you hurt my sister. Made her cry. Made her upset in the least, I will hunt you down like a three-headed dog." I swear my brother can be very dramatic.