Edric listened to her with a frown as he arranged the parchment, quill, and ink well on the desk. It was obvious that his job wouldn't be the only problem they had to contend with; her family would not likely be pleased with the revelation that he'd whisked their daughter away to the alter without their blessing.

(Merlin, hoped that their anger might be softened knowing the man their daughter had married, even if only on a superficial level—notable Ministry official, only son of a wealthy businessman, etc. etc.)

With a deep sigh, Edric resigned to his impulses and strode back towards the bed. He climbed atop the covers and plopped down next to Febby, tugging at the covers so he could press his cheek over her heart. "I think facing an angry Minister for Magic would be preferable to facing your parents right now," he grumbled. At least the Minister would likely have some sympathy—he (hopefully?) hadn't been affected by the letters.

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Grinning triumphantly behind the blanket, Febs felt a little more at ease knowing they were at least on the same page. As long as they managed that, she had high hopes that they'd be fine, at least here. Outside this room, this house, everything was up in the air. They'd have to deal with it, but it didn't have to be right now.

Making room for him, Febs ran her fingers through his hair idly after he settled in, chuckling a little to herself. "I told you I'd rather tell the Minister." She hadn't been kidding about that. Telling her mother was perhaps the scariest part of this whole thing. The only scary part really. Otherwise Febs was kind of excited. She was looking forward to finding a place of their own, getting it set up, maybe getting a puppy... That thought brought a small smile to her lips.

"I love you," She sighed out as she curled up into him a little more, careful not to jostle him too much.

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Edric let out a muffled groan against her chest before angling his up upwards to look at her.

"I love you, too," he sighed. The next few days would likely be tumultuous ones, but he knew that everything would work out in the end—assuming no unexpected twists came their way.

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