Hiccup and Astrid Tie the Knot in the How to Train Your Dragon Books
Contrary to the popular movies, childhood friends Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and Astrid Hofferson officially marry and rule the Hooligan Tribe together as Chief and Chieftess in Cressida Cowell‘s original How to Train Your Dragon book series!
Destined Love Story Begins with a Fiery Rivalry
Even as kids, Hiccup and Astrid‘s paths were destined to intertwine. But their childhood friendship was a fiery one – Astrid mocking scrawny young Hiccup even as she relied on his wit and inventiveness during adventures.
"Astrid had despised Hiccup ever since they were little children...she herself was small but handy with fists and feet."
- How to Be a Pirate, Book 2 But over the first three novels, the teens grow closer. Astrid becomes Hiccup‘s strongest supporter as he rises to prominence, defending him fiercely. And Hiccup realizes just how deeply he cares for "strong, beautiful, and determined" Astrid.
"There was no one he liked talking to more, except possibly Toothless."
- How to Speak Dragonese, Book 3By the climactic end of Book 3, Hiccup has defeated the mighty Green Death dragon, but lost a leg in the process. He returns to Berk heralded as a hero and takes his father Stoick‘s place as the Hooligan Tribe‘s new Chief.
According to expert HowToTrainYourDragon Wiki: "With this new responsibility, Hiccup has found love with Astrid." As tradition dictates, he selects his future wife and second-in-command.
Fiery Viking Pair‘s Loyalty Gets Rewarded with Marriage
Hiccup elects headstrong, battle-hardened Astrid as the perfect balance to his innovativeness and unconventional leadership. There‘s no one else he‘d rather have ruling Berk by his side.
As the How to Train Your Dragon Book Superfan Forum analyzes:
"From early on, their loyalty and care for each other is obvious...it makes complete sense Hiccup would pick Astrid over anyone else."Astrid more than returns Hiccup‘s trust in her. Throughout the trials of chiefdom they face together, she continues proving herself Hiccup‘s most stalwart supporter and devoted companion.
So childhood friends Hiccup and Astrid getting married feels utterly natural. It‘s the ultimate culmination and reward for the unconditional love between Berk‘s fiercely compassionate warrior-maiden and witty, visionary leader.
Their wedding means Hiccup and Astrid assume the throne as Chief and Chieftess of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe – quite the upgrade from bickering kids!
Newlywed Leaders Embark on Parenthood Together Too!
Hiccup and Astrid settle nicely into tribal leadership…AND parenthood! A few years after becoming Chief and Chieftess, they have:
- Daughter Zephyr Haddock – Takes after Astrid‘s courage and stubbornness
- Son Nuffink Haddock – Inherits Hiccup‘s inquisitiveness and wit
Hiccup & Astrid‘s Kids
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Zephyr - 7 years old
Nuffink - 4 years old
Like typical kids, Zephyr and Nuffink exhibit both strengths and headaches for their parents. Zephyr takes daredevil risks like mom Astrid, while curious Nuffink pesters Hiccup with endless questions. But the family of four makes an impressive leadership team – reminding us of Stoick‘s own marriage to Valka.
How the Books Differ from Hiccup & Astrid‘s Movie Relationship
Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon film franchise are surprised to learn Hiccup and Astrid only get married in Cressida Cowell‘s books!
The movies portray them remaining girlfriend and boyfriend into adulthood. But in the novels, cementing their love through marriage feels like a natural progression after all Hiccup and Astrid endured side-by-side from childhood to leadership.
Some fans even feel the books‘ outcome gives Hiccstrid deeper meaning:
"I wish the movies showed them getting hitched too! The books just confirm they‘re each other‘s perfect match for ruling together."
- Reddit user ToothlessWinsEither way, Hiccup and Astrid represent one of animation and literature‘s most iconic romances – whether as Chiefs-turned-parents or lifelong partners continuing to fly together til the end.
Their loyalty, playful banter, shared instincts for leadership, and evolving understanding of each other strike a chord in millions of fans worldwide. The fire that bonded two opposite Viking kids blazes on!
So in Cressida Cowell‘s novels, the answer remains: headstrong warrior Astrid Hofferson has the honor of marrying awkward heir apparent Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third!
