For the attention of High-Queen Solais, Her Most Fierce, the Radient, Sun of the Six Realms, Mother of Gold and my pledged Lady;
I write to you on behalf of myself and the possibility of the creation of family here in the Drabwurld, to create official ties to bind myself to the people I've chosen as my own - not through blood, but through love and companionship.
The first of two is Nico di Angelo, Marquis of the White Citadel and the Phantom Diviner, who has been my little brother in spirit, if not by blood and law, since a few months after my arrival in the Drabwurld. I'd never had a brother until I arrived here and I never thought I would have one, but then I met Nico. He was sweet, and charming, and brave, and I love him more than I can put into words. He's all the family I ever dreamed about having when I was a child and I would like for that to be made official here. To make Nico my brother, in the eyes of the entire Drabwurld, in the eyes of the law, too, would be one of the greatest gifts I could ever ask for.
The second is John Grimm. I know he is shardless now and I'm aware he's lost his Court titles, but that hasn't changed anything for me more than that I can't tease him about being a Knight. He has been one of the best and truest friends I have ever had and the closest thing to security I've had in this world. John has been at my side, supporting me and helping me, for two years, since the first month I was brought here, and he is everything that a father should be. If there is a way for me to be known as his daughter, to be known as John Grimm's child, by law even if it isn't by blood, then there's nothing that would make me happier.
If there is anything I need to do in return for these requests, any documents I need to sign or things I have to complete, please tell me and I'll gladly do it.
Yours, Hermione Jean Granger Marchioness of the White Citadel, Lioness of the Path
Marchioness Granger, Lioness of the Path and Sorceress of Caer Glaem;
Nothing could bring me more joy in these dark times than to know you have found a family. If the Marquis Nico and John Grimm (while he is no longer of the Seelie court, I would not deny your relationship) agree to the arrangement, then it shall be so; you will find certificates in your office at the Citadel. Simply sign both and have Nico sign one and John the other; my seal will appear afterward and bind them to you as family under Glaschu law.
hermione's letter to solais (late-june)
solais' reply