A/N: This is a work of fiction using the characters from Harry Potter that is trademarked by J.K. Rowling
Narcissa nervously sat in the parlour across from her parents. She was worried at the look on their faces and wondered what had happened.
"Narcissa" her father started. He looked at his wife before he locked eyes with his daughter once more, "We have arranged a marriage contract for you" He said bluntly.
Narcissa could feel the blood drain from her face as she paled at the news. Bile rose in her throat and she viciously fought it down.
"With who?" she asked weakly.
"Lucius Malfoy" her mother informed her.
Narcissa's heart broke. She desperately wanted to rebel like her sister Andromeda but she knew she was not as strong as her elder sister. Deep down she felt like she was being punished for Andromeda's mistakes. Her sister was supposed to marry the Malfoy heir but now the duty fell to her. Narcissa thought of her boyfriend back at Hogwarts. She would have to tell him that they could no longer see one another and break the news. She had always had hope, despite it being a fool's dream, that she would get to marry for love. It seems like her dreams have now officially been broken and she now has a loveless and bleak marriage to look forward too.
She swallowed harshly and looked up at her parent with tears in her eyes, "Thank you Father, that is a good match"
She did not wait to their response. She stood and slowly ascended the stairs. Once she was in the safety of her room she collapsed on her bed and broke down in tears.