15th of December 1973

Malfoy Manor

Here we were. After what seemed an eternity of being apart we were together again. Lucius and I had been arranged to be married since my 4th year in Hogwarts, naturally being not only a teenager but also a member of the black family I'd detested the idea of marrying a man I barely knew but for the sake of keeping the family name unlike my traitor older sister Andromeda I'd taken to my duties as I was expected just as my older sister Bella had done. However after two years of detesting the idea despite Lucius' many kind and unexpected attempts to make it easier for me to go through with this I finally realized how lucky I was. I was doing what many could not. I had a life planned out for me, a perfect life with a perfect husband and eventually perfect children, not just that but I had a handsome, pure-blood man actually trying to win my affections after he was already promised my hand in marriage. After I stopped and actually looked at Lucius as more than just an opportunity I saw him for what he truly was. The man of my dreams. A handsome, kind and caring man that would do anything for me. I saw the man he was inside and so I loved him. I loved him for being that man I detested so much in the beginning, for being the man who'd not pressured me into anything that I hadn't already been forced into, the man who'd eventually give me beautiful children and the man who just agreed to love me for the rest of our lives.

Much like my sister Bella's wedding ours is small with only close family as guests, much unlike my sister Bella's mine is a white wedding. I'd stayed true to my word of remaining a virgin until our wedding night and truthfully I wouldn't have it any other way. Unlike my sister I believed in love, passion and trust, and in times like these one even as powerful as I needed something to believe in. Bella having just married Rodolphus a mere fall ago had reluctantly agreed to be my matron of honour while Rodolphus was the best man. 'All in the family' as my mother would say. The guests consisted of my mother, father and what few aunts, uncles and cousins that weren't dead or blood traitors. My father had given me away just as I'd always imagined. He'd kissed my hand before finally relinquishing me to another family. I was his youngest daughter and his last chance. Mom and I had shopped for and picked out a beautifully silhouetted corset wedding dress that we felt Lucius would like and if I'd interpreted his staring correctly we'd chosen well.

I walked down the aisle arm in arm with my father with not a heart heavy with sorrow or disdain but a heart heavy with the love I felt for Lucius. I knew he was and would continue to be not the man of my dreams but the man of my reality. My father had kissed my hand before I took those last steps I'd take as a Black. I'd handed my bouquet of white roses to Bella whom had (reluctantly but none the less) taken them for me before I turned to face my husband. The ceremony had been quick and our vows had been short yet strangely sweeter than I'd expected. Then came the time. Our first kiss as husband and wife. I'd felt the warmth radiating from his hands as he'd slowly pulled the veil from my face, the softness of his touch on my cheek as he'd learned in and then the warmth of him lips moving softly against mine. The clapping crowd had seemed distant then like only a memory even as I stood there when we broke apart.

Lucius had held my hand as we walked together with everyone not too far behind. The grounds of Malfoy Manner were more extensive than I'd imagined. We walked through luscious gardens adorned with magical plants and the occasional albino peacock that pecked in the grass until we reached a set of cloth covered tables where the reception would be held. He gently guided me to the head table where the wedding party would sit. He even pulled out my chair for me to which I gave him a soft smile. He didn't smile back only pushed it in before taking the side seat next to me. A long widowed Abraxas took a seat next to Lucius much to my relief. Abraxas and I had never truly gotten along but then again I didn't truly know him at all. Mom and Dad took a seat next to me and after them Bella and Rodolphus followed suit. I watched in awe (much to Lucius' curiosity) as people conversed and ate joyfully. The peacocks wandered around the tables not caring about the witches and wizards around them. At one stage I'd turned in my seat and attempted to touch one (unsuccessfully of course) as my mother glared at me for being so childish, however Lucius merely took my hand and returned my attention to the table. Having just turned 18 I was grateful he still granted me the chance to be the curious child I was. I'd seen men beat their wives for less and was glad Lucius was not one of those men. From that moment I focussed on being the adult I was expected to be.

I would have been oblivious to the softly playing music had Lucius not taken my hand so that we could share our first dance. I let him lead to the floor under the canopy that provided a soft glance at the now forming stars where he helped me into position. Truthfully I'd never danced a day in my life and next to Lucius I felt a right fool, a child standing on her father's toes but he guided me. My hands found their way around his neck as his rested on my hips. The guests watched us dance slowly for a short time before they all joined in. Soon I rested my head on Lucius' muscular chest in need of the warmth that his body gave off as it grew cold. He could feel my shivering and so one of his hands came to my bare back and pulled me into him. I whispered a thank you into his chest and so he placed a soft kiss on my head. I'd never felt so perfect, so admired and so loved. I looked up into his eyes and shared a knowing glance. I could swear I saw a slight smile tug at his lips. He was beautiful. We were made for each other.

As it grew darker and colder our wedding guests soon began to apparate away until it was only the wedding party. Bella held me tight in what seemed a very rare embrace for her before taking Rodolphus by the arm and dragging him away to somewhere clear so that they could apparate too. My mother and father bid their goodbyes before also doing the same. Now it was just the starry sky, Lucius and I. I longed for his touch but public displays of affection weren't exactly smiled upon. However Lucius noticed my expression and so leaned down for a soft and tender kiss. If each kiss was going to feel like our first I might as well just lay in his arms for all eternity. When he pulled back the house elves had started to gather around us to clean up. When one approached us I moved my body slightly farther from Lucius' as I unlike Bella was very shy and modest.

"Ah...Dobby. I trust our things are packed for our journey in the morrow?" Lucius asked the rather pompously nosed house elf.

"Y...Yes master Malfoy." The elf stuttered.

"Very well. Then we shall be retiring now." Lucius said as he took my arm in his again.

I couldn't help but look back on the elves as Lucius led me to the manor's entrance. Of course I'd grown up having house elves but everything in the manor was so different despite being much the same. Surely Lucius would have new rules for me to follow. Would he tell me them? Or would I be required to learn? Could I wander anywhere I wanted or would I only be allowed in a room whence granted permission? Would I have to fear him? This is the question that worried me most. Now that we were married I was his and there was no need for charm. He could beat me with a red hot poker and I'd be his. I shivered at the thought. However now was not the time for such thoughts. Now was a time for love. As silly as it seemed I hadn't given up on love. Lucius had spent my last year of school away on business. I'd missed him so much. However it was not my place to be missin' or asking questions. I believed I knew very well what he was up to. I was well aware of the dark lord's slow but steady rise to power and I was in every position to believe that Lucius was involved. I didn't dare ask because that would go against everything I was taught. Stay silent, speak when spoken too, and mind your own business until you're needed. Lucius would surely tell me when he was ready, until then I would just wait.

I was brought into reality as I became aware of the sound of an opening door. I'd made it to our bedroom without felling as though I'd taken a single step. However now I was lost. I knew what was to happen now but what was I meant to do? Where was I meant to go? I only hope I won't upset Lucius with my ignorance and sense of fear. Fear. There it was. Somewhere deep inside I feared he'd hurt me. Would he? My breath hitched sharp in my throat as I heard the sound of the door closing. Seeking comfort I stepped backwards on shaky legs until I reached the bed. I sat down as he turned and found myself looking anywhere but his eyes. I couldn't bear to disappoint him. I know he'd been with other women. How many? I wasn't sure. My breathing grew heavier as he approached and I found myself shaking. I tried to stop myself but I couldn't. I was shy and scared. Still very much a child. Lucius took my chin in his fingers and I felt my eyes begin to water. He kissed me softly and I felt myself slowly being pushed back. However my body resisted this sexual domination despite my inner protests. I shied away expecting Lucius to hit me but he didn't. Instead he broke the kiss and moved around the bed until I felt his weight make it sink slightly. What was he going to do? My body tensed momentarily before I felt his soft touch against my bare shoulders and back. He kissed my neck, shoulders and down my back causing my muscles to loosen.

"Don't be afraid..." He whispered lightly in my ear as he began to untie my corset.

"I..." I began.

I was shushed by his finger to my lips and a kiss placed slightly harder to my temple. I shivered. He was gentle and slow. Making every effort to please me. I was grateful.

It was time. He held himself above me. His body was beautiful, strong and angelic. I couldn't have asked for more. As awkward as I felt because of my own nakedness I'd anticipated this moment for too long to be ashamed. I felt his golden wisps tickle my neck as he began to lay kisses down the entire length of my body. I shivered when he reached my thighs. He must have noticed because he looked up. I wasn't scared, I was ready. Ready to be his. He came back up until I could feel his hot breath against my cheek. It was time. He thrust into me gently and I couldn't help but cry. He kissed each of my tears and whispered sweet encouragements in my ears as the pain subsided. He moved slowly inside of me, remaining patient and kind. When I'd talked to Bella about this kind of intimacy she'd never spoken of it like this. To her it was just a duty and nothing to be enjoyed but slowly I began to enjoy the feelings Lucius conjured up inside of me. I began to meet him thrust for thrust as I experienced things I'd never felt from anyone else before. Then it came. My sweet release. His came shortly after but we didn't break apart. Not yet anyway. He kissed softly at my neck as I came down before looking in my eyes and placing a delicate kiss on my lips.

"I love you." He whispered into my hair.

At that I felt complete.

"I love you too." I whispered.

I was Narcissa Malfoy. The youngest Black sister and last to be married. Treasured princess for the rest of her days.