Chapter Twenty, The Proposal

The battle seemed to go on forever for those behind the barrier who waited anxiously and on edge unable to do anything as their three youngest members went into a ferocious battle, one that they were losing. That is until Neville and Luna got the upper hand and killed their opponent and went to help Evelina their wands pointed at Bellatrix's back as they chanted in an unfamiliar language; it was the spell they'd used to take away Rhodolphus and Rabastan's Magic. "NOT MY SON YOU BITCH!" Evelina snarled angrily the air becoming thick with her magic as she became more ferocious in her attack on the evil witch, they didn't hear what Bellatrix had said but they could guess it was nothing good if it was concerning Teddy.

Just as Bellatrix was about to get the upper hand once more Neville and Luna finished their chant taking away her magic. Bellatrix let out a scream of fury and threw her dagger at Evelina right at her stomach, she was too close to do anything and could only watch in horror as the dagger sped towards her only for it to vanish before it reached her and reappear in Neville's hand who threw it back at Bellatrix killing her instantly as it imbedded itself in her chest. Evelina sagged with relief as the threat to her family from the deranged witch was finally gone. Apparating back down she smiled as Haldir helped her onto his horse quietly and snuggled into his chest finally at peace from the enemies from their world as they made their way back to Edoras.

As the Royal Family and friends were helping the servants get the Hall ready for the party the doors flew open startling everyone as Andy and Teddy walked into the hall. "MUMMY!" Teddy shouted letting go of his grandmother's hand running towards Evelina who'd crouched down her arms wide as her little boy ran towards her. "SIRIUS BLACK!" Andy shouted when she saw her cousin smiling at Evelina as she and Teddy reunited. "Ah, Andy." Sirius said nervously as he saw how angry his favourite cousin was with him. "Don't you Andy me. How could you be so reckless?

I understand going after Eve to rescue her as she's your daughter, I'd do the same. But to taunt Bellatrix while you battled with her in close proximity to your daughter, what if Bellatrix had turned her wand on Eve? You didn't think about that did you? Or what your death did to her? She broke Sirius, losing you broke her. She wouldn't eat, she wouldn't sleep and she wouldn't talk. She only talked to Teddy he was the only thing that kept her going when he was around otherwise, she'd given up completely she didn't see the point anymore. She wanted it to end, so she could die. If it wasn't for Teddy she'd have taken her own life."

"Andy." Evelina hissed she didn't want anyone to know that and she especially didn't want to make her dad feel bad. "No, Eve. Your father has the right to know what his foolishness did to you so he doesn't do it again. I'm scared for you Eve. Scared if he really did die this time you will take your own life." Andy said firmly her eyes filled with unshed tears. "I know Andy I was an idiot to taunt Bellatrix I know that now and I know there's nothing I can do that will take that back, but my main and only concern will be making sure my daughter and grandchildren make it through this war." Sirius said as he wrapped his arms around Evelina and Teddy who was in Evelina's arms holding them close.

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"Hail the victorious dead." King Theoden called out finishing his speech and raising his goblet in toast. "HAIL!" Everyone called out raising their own goblets and taking a drink before they went off to join in the celebrations. "Wait!" Aragorn called to King Theoden as he went to step off the platform- drawing everyone's attention as he, Legolas and Haldir stepped up on to the Dias. "Teddy, can you bring mummy up here please?" Legolas smiled at his son who had a big grin on his face as he tried to stifle his giggles as he jumped up and down. Nodding his head excitedly Teddy led a confused Evelina up on to the platform, especially as her dad and papa were looking a little tearful and proud at the same time. "What's going on?" Evelina asked confused.

Instead of answering the three men got down on one knee causing Evelina to gasp and cover her mouth as tears filled her eyes. 'They couldn't be doing what I think are, could they?' She thought. "Evelina, you are the love of our lives, our one. And will love you until the ends of the earth. You've already gifted us with a son in Teddy and are gifting us with three more children, three more blessings. Would you do us the honour of becoming our wife?" The three asked her at once. Evelina couldnt speak she was too happy as tears rolled down her cheeks her hands still over her mouth.

Instead she nodded her head frantically until she managed to clear it and utter an emotional, "Yes. Yes I'll marry you." She cried eliciting cries of happiness to spread like wildfire throughout the hall as Aragorn placed the most beautiful ring on her finger it was almost the same as Galadriel's though it didn't glow with magic instead it glowed with pure light from the Jewel itself when light reflected upon it. "It was my mothers." Legolas told her answering her unasked question. "I sent word to my father and he immediately sent it over." The growing family shared a hug before leaving the platform Teddy in Aragorn's arms babbling away to his father who nodded attentively as Haldir and Legolas helped Evelina off of the platform.

"This is a momentous occasion." King Theoden called out loudly and joyously across the Hall. "My only granddaughter is to be married. And my family continues in her and her son Teddy and her tree children growing inside her. We have more reason to celebrate and I will not detain you for much longer but, to Lady Evelina, Lords Aragorn, Haldir and Legolas!" Theoden called out happily raising his goblet as everyone repeating his sentiments even louder happy the density will continue with their Kings growing family. "And me gampa!" Teddy shouted causing everyone to laugh. "Ah, but of course, how could I forget you my precious grandson. Master Teddy!" Theoden called out raising his goblet smiling as his grandson giggled from within Aragorn's arms.

"No pauses," Eomer said to the men gathered around the table. "No spills."

"And no regurgitation," Gimli smirked as he gripped his mug. Evelina was sat the table while Legolas and Haldir participated in a drinking game with Gimli and Eomer Teddy laid next to her on the bench asleep his head in her lap. "So it's a drinking game?" Legolas asked as he stood next to Evelina Haldir on her other side, Aragorn was off talking to Gandalf with Neville and Luna was dancing with Boromir. Eomer nodded his head with a smirk. "Last one standing wins," Gimli said, raising his mug with a glint in his eyes.

"You going to do it?" Theodred asked Sirius as they walked over.

"Eve would kill me," Sirius snorted, nodding towards Evelina who was glaring at Legolas and Haldir. "You?"

"I think she'd kill us both." Thèodred grinned.

"You're right about that. That's why Neville and Aragorn scarpered when she gave them that look when they went to join in." Sirius laughed as he kissed Thèodred's cheek. "To victory!" one man shouted, raising his mug.

"I can't believe your doing this," Evelina groaned to her mates. She wrapped her arms firmly around Teddy so he didn't fall off the bench as he shifted in his sleep, turning her head so he could turn to send her full glare at Legolas and Haldir. Legolas and Haldir flinched slightly before smirking at her. They began to drink their ale. Soon enough only Legolas, Haldir and Gimli were still in the game.

"It's the dwarves that go swimming with little, hairy women," Gimli laughed as he got sufficiently drunk. His eyes were rolling in his head. "I feel something a tingling in my fingers." Legolas murmured as he looked at his fingers.

"I too feel something." Haldir murmured as he looked at his hand ignoring the incredulous looks they were getting from Evelina. "What did I say? They can't hold their liquor." Gimli slurred laughing throatily before passing out falling headfirst into the table snoring loudly. Several servants came and carried Gimli to the room where the Fellowship would be sleeping.

"Game over," Legolas smirked, placing down his mug. He and Haldir high fived as they started laughing. "What's so funny?" Evelina asked not impressed as she crossed her arms over her chest one eyebrow raised at the two. "Elves can only get drunk off of elvish wine. There is far more alcohol in that then in mortal ale," Haldir laughed. "It even takes a lot of elvish wine to get an elf drunk." Evelina still not impressed asked Aragorn to carry Teddy to bed before she kisses her mates and parents goodnight joining Teddy in sleep. It had been a long day. She checked on Teddy seeing Aragorn watching their son before changing into her night gown and bidding Aragorn goodnight. "Sleep well my love we shall not be too late." He said as he kissed her then her stomach smiling as she was fast asleep, tucking the covers around her he had one last look at his fiancée before leaving their room to rejoin the others.

End of chapter!