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Chapter 17

I awoke the next morning neglecting to go to breakfast, I still didn't know what to think of Bartys behaviour last night. I was beyond confused, he acted like he hated me for so long and then out of nowhere just plants one on me. I didn't understand, his talk of the future and what we would be had my stomach doing turns.

A knock on my door woke me from my thoughts.

"Enter" I called

My dad walked into the room

"Hey Mysti, you better come downstairs to the meeting its starting in 5 minutes" he said lingering at the door

"Okay I'll head down soon" I replied pushing myself off my bed

My dad nodded leaving me be

I pulled on black boots and headed downstairs

I turned onto the second floor hearing footsteps behind me. I looked behind me to see Barty sauntering down the hallway.

I could feel the anger rising up inside me and I stopped walking and turned to face him.

He looked up as he walked he halted seeing the look on my face

"Mysti.." He started but was interrupted by my hand making contact with his face

He exhaled sharply

"I get that your angry with me, but we don't have time for this right now" he growled grabbing my arm and dragging me to the drawing room

I scowled at his as I went to sit down next to my mother

**

"Thank you for joining us for this meeting this morning" Voldemort said

"On this day we are announcing happy news. After much discussion with our most loyal families we have come to a agreeable conclusion that will benefit the pure blood lines of the wizarding world" he continued

I looked around the room to see if anyone was as confused as I. I shot a puzzled look at Draco who returned it.

"Draco will marry Pansy Parkinson at the end of his final year at Hogwarts" I was shocked and judging by Dracos expression he was too.

All of the death eaters clapped and congratulated Draco.

"However, this is not the only good news today" Voldemort said ceasing the applause

"I have decided another desirable match is within our Ranks, At the end of the year Mystique will be marrying Our most loyal; Barty Crouch Jr."

I felt my chest tighten and my breathing hitch as the news repeated in my ears. I stood up abruptly from my chair claiming everyone's attention. I could feel tears of anger threatening my eyes.

I turned to my mother and father as tears spilled from my eyes

"This is all your fault" I said viciously before storming out of the drawing room

I ran up a flight of stairs before collapsing on the steps as tears overtook my vision.

"Mysti" said a voice

I looked up to see Draco standing in front of me

"I don't want this" I cried looking up at him through tears

"What am I meant to tell scabior"

"I'm so sorry Mysti" Draco said hugging me

"I need to clear my head" I said getting up

"You sure" Draco asked

I nodded

"I'll see you later" I said forcing a small smile

**

I walked outside and lay down in the middle of the gardens. I didn't understand anymore. Why him, why Barty. My parents knew I didn't want him or marriage for that matter.

The sun went down as I lay on the grass blending into the impending darkness

Bartys POV

I walked the halls that night, patrolling the manor. I pondered on my intended marriage, I knew Mysti didn't want to marry me. She had made that clear today, I never thought much of marriage myself but now I was forced to. I knew it was much harder on her as she already had a lover. I had promised the dark lord I would make things work with my marriage to Mysti, especially after her behaviour during the meeting today.

I went on with my watch exiting the manor to check the gardens. In the darkness I saw a person lying on the damp grass.

"Lumos" I muttered illuminating the area. I looked down to see Mysti fast asleep on the ground. I breathed out as I reached my arm out to touch her skin. She was cold as ice I shook my head

"Come on love" I mumbled as I lifted her off the ground.

I carried her back to the manor and set her down in her bed pulling the covers over her.

"Don't make a habit of this little Lestrange" I whispered as I kissed her forehead before leaving the room