I literally MELTED at the HPQD posts, never knew how much I needed that in my life... You are a genius. Since requests are open, please allow me to bother you with two for this wonderful and slightly problematic bumch of fine men.
S/O being officially introduced as their spouse. Like, how, when, how long it took, etc. Was it planned or just kinda happened? How many people picked up before that? :D All this delicious stuff
First romantic gestures. Like, how did the courting start, what was their approach to letting S/O know or romantic (or whatever Voldy has) intentions?
literally barking, i love this series so much
HPQD: Courtship and Marriage
CONTENT: Vague Sexual References, Toxic/Narcissistic Relationships, Arranged Marriage
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I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing this. Warning for marital chaos
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Includes their first romantic gesture, and how long it takes them to make a move.
Barty Crouch Sr- Awaiting Trial
Barty is the only one of the HPQD who has canonically been married, which puts him in a slightly awkward position when he comes across an eyebrow-raisingly potential partner. Now, given the slightly backward presentation of pureblood marriage (which we’ll get on to in a bit), it’s quite likely that Barty and Jr’s mother’s marriage was at least partially arranged. This means, of course, he has no idea how to go about trying to get a date with you- That, and you’re at least 25 years younger than him. How does he go about trying to court you, then? He waits for you to ask, like a true gentleman. You notice him being surprisingly gentle and cautious around you, bringing you little trinkets, at one point he sends Winky to you with a bouquet. You, of course, are not stupid, you understand his intentions. Just invite him over for coffee, for god’s sake- Maybe a nice bottle of red wine, if you’re feeling provocative.
First Romantic Gesture: You think it’s the mother-of-pearl button set he buys you after you casually mention needing new fastenings for your coat, he probably thinks it’s your first child.
Time from attraction to first move: A couple of months, at least. You’ll never really know. He’ll never admit it.
Rufus Scrimgeour- With Regards, The Minister
This mostly depends on whether or not Rufus is already Minister (or in the running for the position) when you meet. If he is, he’ll just use his impressive ministerial power to write you a nice invitation on some official stationary, probably with some vaguely romantic flower cutting attached. If he’s not, it doesn’t take that long to get an official-looking letter sent to you, complete with the Auror Office stamp. Rufus is an old fashioned gentleman, he makes his intentions very clear, and you’ll never spend a night wondering what a man wants ever again. If he’s looking for a long term relationship, he’ll tell you to your face- And he is, a short-term fling probably doesn’t look that good for a Minister, especially not with a much younger woman. The original Hinge profile tagger.
First Romantic Gesture: One (1) very polite letter inviting you to a semi-important ministerial gathering. Look hot, don’t bring a friend.
Time from attraction to first move: 2 weeks (give or take). He thinks it over before he asks you out. Please respond in a timely manner.
Fenrir Greyback- Kidnapping the Bride
Are you expecting something sweet and romantic? This man eats children, literally. Unless you are 100% willing to become a forest hermit, please don’t pet or feed the animal. Fenrir is not at all used to courting- He probably thinks you’re talking about sports. ‘Dating’ in his world translates to bringing pieces of animal and fur, and mind-blowing sex. It’s rugged, it’s simple. Practical, you might politely call it. The ultimate announcement of his wish to court you (which one can translate into his own version of marriage) is a live, pure-white bunny rabbit. He names it Strudel and is oddly attached. Please get Strudel an appropriate cage, though- Make it werewolf proof.
First Romantic Gesture: Lightly stolen gold artefact, you’ll never know where it came from. You’re pretty, it’s pretty- It made sense in his head.
Time from attraction to first move: Circa 3 minutes. To him, at least. You’re already his, just accept it.
Here we are back at the pureblooded marriage section. If you are in any way involved with LV, you are either pureblooded (mostly likely) or an exceptionally talented halfblood (probably not). You are raised in pureblood circles, and brought up to the possibility that at some point your entire courtship will be arranged. Every pureblood has their marriage formed for them, and some of them are even happy about it. When the Dark Lord asks for you, the Dark Lord will have you, and it is a beautiful thing to be chosen. He is oddly gentle with you, bringing you jewelled trinkets from far-off lands and asking for help with sorting artefacts, with writing notes. You are already perfect, you just don’t know it yet.
First Romantic Gesture: A quiet walk around the grounds on a summer day, where he makes his intentions more than clear.
Time from attraction to first move: However long it takes your mother to get you a table in a nice restaurant.
Igor Karkaroff- Gentle Pressure
Igor, as we all know, is the High Master of Durmstrang. Realistically, unless you have a summer fling, you are also a member of staff at Durmstrang. Igor doesn’t teach classes anymore, which begs the question- Does he do any actual work? When he starts wanting more from you than just polite nods during staff meetings, he will send many junior pupils after you with notes pretending he needs you in his office, with diamonds and rubies in envelopes. Just get a collection basket outside your room and a plate of cookies for Igor’s messenger pigeons. He’s desperate for your attention, he will appear when he knows you’re free. It is sweet when he gets flustered after actually trying to talk about his feelings.
First Romantic Gesture: Little Friedrich being sent on pilgrimage across the school with a mortgage payment’s worth of jewelry in a too-flimsy envelope. In person, it’s a single blue pen which ‘reminded him of your face’.
Time from attraction to first move: 1 week, 2 days and 17 hours (not that he’s counting). He likes how you’re feeding his message-boys, though, he might send you gifts that way for a long while yet.
Barty Crouch (Sr)- The Never-Tell
When the two of you get married it is a quiet affair. Sweet, meaningful, extremely private. Not a courthouse wedding by any means, but something small enough that very few people are aware of it- His coworkers assume he’s either on holiday or at a meeting.
The two of you agree not to bring it up. Your ring is worn on your middle finger (you might even have a deliberate ‘work-safe’ wedding ring), and many just assume he starts wearing a wedding band again out of habit. It is known that you are married, but not to whom. He doesn’t work here, you say, not technically untrue.
You, with your theatrical ways, make a big show of revealing your husband at your next milestone birthday party. Glasses are shattered, gasps are audible. People who have worked with you for years never even imagined- It likely ends up in the newsletter that week. Bonus points if you can get him in one of those fake prop cakes.
Rufus Scrimgeour- Quiet Knowledge
Your marriage to Rufus is encased in precision and function. You are married quickly, with just enough fanfare he gets to see you in a pretty tiara and take you on an expensive honeymoon. Obviously, with him doing Minister-related tasks, you appear frequently at galas and dinners, and whatever else is expected of you. It becomes more of an accepted fact that the Minister has a much younger wife, and no-one is going to fight Rufus over it. No, he is a well-known, stoic war minister, and it is not worth the hassle.
The first time you casually bring up your marriage, whoever is listening simply shrugs their shoulders and asks if he’s ‘like that at home’. He is, sometimes, but most of the time he’s actually quite nice.
Fenrir Greyback- Borat Impression
Listen, you’re not getting a huge wedding. You might not even get a wedding- Not because he doesn’t want to marry you, but because he genuinely forgot you weren’t married. Not only is Fenrir proud you’re his wife. He is insanely proud you’re his wife. You know that scene in the first Borat movie- You know the one- That’s him. If you are in any way involved with the Death Eaters, your relationship is impossible to hide. He grins at you, he listens to what you say, you become the official Fenrir Tamer. The Death Eaters handle it, but only because they’re worried you’ll have him eat their faces off.
There isn’t even really an official introduction of your marriage, it just appears one day. No-one dares to question it, especially not with 7 feet of furred muscle towering over you. Just promise not to set him on them, and it’ll be fine.
Lord Voldemort- Publicity Stunt
Is a marriage with LV in any way healthy? No. But it is pretty glamorous. Your wedding is as much as you want it to be- It needs to be public, but he’s happier to have a quiet, official ceremony if you wish it. You become a public figure- You are the public figure of postwar magical Britain, and aren’t you good at it? He simply adores how you behave with him, how well you handle his events, even if you are doing nothing but being yourself. If you somehow manage to get to 2020 without a military coup, you’ll probably make a lot of money making a TikTok account about your life- Just don’t tell LV what a ‘TikTok’ is. Let him think you’re talking to the clocks.
Obviously, it becomes noticeable when the two of you get married, but you aren’t especially ‘unveiled’ until after the War. It’s just not safe for you. He does pretend to feel a little bad about hiding you away for several years, though. Personally, I’d guilt a pony out of him.
The two of you are married traditionally and with limited guests, a summer wedding and weeks of simply existing together before you return to school in September. You rent out a cottage somewhere quiet and cool, and do exactly what you might imagine two newlyweds in the country would do. Your marriage is generally hidden, and you are therefore subject to what can be summarised as a ‘shipping war’- The majority of your students become convinced you’re married to one of the very young Physical Education coaches, who are just as uncomfortable about the situation as you are.
It is announced on the last day of your last day of teaching, having wandered around hinting about babies the majority of the school year- Whether or not you are actually having one is irrelevant. You still live on the grounds with Igor, and make it very clear he is your beloved. Riots ensue, and it is perfect.
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