Harry Potter Oneshots

Betrothed (Draco Malfoy)

"Come on. It's time to go. We don't want mother getting any angrier than she already is" my sister, Pansy stated, leaning on the door frame of my room

"Yes yes, I know" I grab my purse with all my essentials and my wand and head for the door

"Shall we?" my sister asks, holding out her arm for me "We shall"

We were going to the Malfoys to settle my betrothal. Which -according to mother- is the only thing I'm good for. My sister and I's betrothal had been set from before we were even born. Pansy was with the Zabinis and I would be with the Malfoys. Everything had been going well, up until we got sorted into our Hogwarts house, Pansy was sorted into Slytherin like all Parkinsons are, whilst I was sorted into Ravenclaw. It wasn't as bad as it would've been if I had been sorted into Gryffindor, but it still made an effect in the family. I was no longer treated the same by mother; father tried to be merciful and kind to me at some times, but he couldn't always save me.

Mother was furious when I had gotten home the summer of first year, for she wasn't sure if the Malfoys had wanted to still continue my betrothal with Draco, but Mrs. Malfoy did not mind but rather found it nice that his son was going to get married to a smart girl.

"Hurry on now girl. Hold onto your father. We won't travel by floo since the soot might ruin your dress. Merlin only knows how much more mistakes you can make" Mother snarled

"Mother!"

"Watch your tone, Pansy. I'm simply stating facts"

"Alright then," Father cut in "Let's go now. Wouldn't want them waiting" Father held onto my arm and gave it a light squeeze, trying to soothe the aching in my heart. I don't even understand why I still get hurt from mother's words. It's nothing new really.

Four of us apparated to Malfoy Manor and before we knocked on the door, mother made sure that my dress looked absolutely beautiful and that I looked content and happy.

Father knocked on the door and we were welcomed by the three Malfoys. Mrs. Malfoy came to greet us with a hug and a smile on her face

"Oh, darling! You look absolutely stunning" Mrs. Malfoy gushed, looking at me from an arm's length before pulling me in for a hug

"Thank you, Mrs. Malfoy. You look like a rose in bloom as well"

"Oh, darling! You're so sweet. Draco come here, greet your fiancé " she called for the boy standing beside his father. Draco walked towards us with a smile on his face, he took my hand in his before giving a gentle kiss on my knuckles

"You look marveling, my love" he compliments, letting go of my hand and giving it a light squeeze. We didn't interact as much in Hogwarts, but on the times that we did he was very pleasant which made me question the things I've heard from the gossips in Gryffindor about him

"Thank you..." I blushed before I felt a slight pinch on my back. It was mother, she wanted me to play along to these 'my love' hogwash "... You take my breath away as well, my darling"

"Oh aren't they just adorable," Mrs. Malfoy said excitedly "Well come on now, let's start some wedding planning" I nod and followed mother and Mrs. Malfoy, letting go of the hand that was clasping Draco's

We all sat at a large table and had tea and cake. I sat between Pansy and Draco while my parents sat with Draco's

"How do you feel about this design?" Mrs. Malfoy asked, sliding a bridal gown magazine in front of me. It was flipped onto a page with a gown that was off-shoulder and had a deep see-through lace cut at the back.

I glanced at mother for a split second and saw her nod "It looks beautiful Mrs. Malfoy" I smiled, running my fingers on the picture

"Oh, that's wonderful. We'll have this gown then and darling please call me Narcissa. I mean, we'll be family soon after all" she winked at me and I just sent her a smile.