I grabbed hold of my trunk, Dice perched calmly in her cage, and closed my eyes. I wasn't old enough to apparate myself, so my father did it for me.
With a wooshy noise, we were on our way.
I let my mind drift before we arrived at the Manor.296Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7krACZ2Xuz
Almost unwillingly, I began to reminisce about the day I'd been told about being betrothed to Draco.
I had just gotten back from school, ready for a summer of relaxation before my fifth year, when my parents told me what they'd planned without my knowing.
"You know the Malfoys don't you Alyce. I work with Lucius, the father, at the Ministry. Respectable family that one. In light of recent events, we've decided to betroth you to their son, Draco." My father had explained with a very laidback demeanor at the breakfast table one morning.
Malfoy? The one person I couldn't seem to get along with? Anyone else would've been a step up, Blaise even, anyone but Malfoy.296Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTEjriyYxe
Of course, I knew my place. I knew I couldn't say anything against it. And in light of "recent events?" He meant the Dark Lord being rumored to have returned. The night of Cedric's death...poor boy. Didn't deserve what he got. 296Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYLrljePp0J
My mother's sharp voice brought me back to reality. "We're here. Fix that messy hair of yours Alyce."
I had put it in a low bun for the occasion, but there were pieces that did not comply. My mother hated when my brown waves fell in front of my face. It's not my fault, they seem to have a mind of their own. 296Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxVCfXVRc0
We walked up to the large black door and waited. I took one last breath of freedom. This is where I'd spend the next three months of my life, with a family I barely know.
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