A/N: First fic ever! So excited! Thanks to all who'll be reading! Hope you like it! And sorry for the errors. :)

Disclaimer: Anything or anyone recognizable is not mine, it's J.K. Rowling's.

It's my 25th birthday today! I'm so excited. Mum and Dad are throwing a huge party because they have a 'big announcement.' I don't know their announcement but they told me it'll change my life and will be for the betterment of our company.

Yes, we have a company; it's like one of those Call Center agencies in the Muggle world. Although, ours is a wizard company wherein we connect with the other countries' Ministry for Magic. We work with the Ministry and the Minister. My parents decided to establish the company when I finished my last year in Hogwarts for me to help. And it has been a success. Recent reports, though, are stating that our company's slowly crumbling down. Slowly. So, I don't worry that much 'cause I know that my parents can fix it soon enough.

Here I am, wearing a red cocktail dress – which I bought in Lily's boutique (she told me that it was especially designed for me) – with my hair curled, black stilettos, and light make up.

The view from my balcony are the people carrying large boxes –which I suppose are gifts– coming in our mansion's backyard.

I return to my room and check myself in the mirror. I put on my ruby necklace from an anonymous source on Valentine's Day back in my 7th year at Hogwarts; it came with a note that said 'Happy Hearts Day!' The penmanship was annoyingly familiar, but I still couldn't figure it out.

My thoughts, however, were cut by my mum who poked her head through the door and said, "Rosie, the guests are arriving."

"Be there in a minute."

I stood up and saw my brother, Hugo, knock on my door and gave me a small rectangular box. "Happy Birthday, sis" He said with a sincere smile as he handed me the box and gave me a hug.

I gape at him. He's always annoying the hell out of me. He's my brother and I love him and all but it's these moments that reminded me that he can be human too.

I open the box and saw a small bottle with blue liquid in it. I looked at him questioningly. With a huge grin plastered on his face, he said, "It's a thinning potion. It doesn't work immediately. You're getting fat, so, I thought I should give it to you."

"I am not fat!" I retort back but he dashed out the room while laughing so hard.

And just when I thought that he changed. Well, I guess a brother will always be annoying.

I headed down stairs. As soon as I got down, I saw Lily squealed with delight as she saw me wearing the dress she designed.

"You look so beautiful, Rosie! The dress looks perfect on you!" She giggled. "Anyway, I invited some handsome bachelors which will surely be head over heels in love with you!"

"You what?" How could she! Just because I don't have a boyfriend, doesn't mean I'm that desperate for one.

"Oh come on, Rosie! You've been single for 3 years! You work too much! You should have some fun!" Lily said while giving me her I-know-what's-best-for-you-so-don't-argue-with-me look.

I have always found that look funny. It was the look that Aunt Ginny gave me and Lily when she thought we had boy problems.

Lily thought it intimidates me, so she uses it to convince me to wear something or date someone or something equally absurd.

"Whatever, Lily. I will not date anyone from those silly bachelors you invited." I said as I headed for the front door.

I heard her exasperated sigh, which made me smile.

As I came out, people started greeting and hugging me. I don't recognize everyone; some of them must've been at Hogwarts with me. In spite of that, I still thanked them for coming and told them to enjoy.

Hours passed by. I was dancing with Albus, who said, "Great party, Rosie! I can't wait for the look on your face when you hear the big announcement."

He was going on and on about something. I didn't quite catch the other things he said, because I was, well, a little tipsy.

I was about to shout 'Best party ever!' when Dad started to make his announcement.

"Good evening to all! Thank you for coming to my daughter's 25th birthday party. I am here to make a special announcement that will change my daughter's life-" Albus and Hugo started making wolf whistles. Dad glared at them. "-As I was saying, it will be very surprising, let me tell you that. Even I was surprised, but I had no choice-"

Mum cut in and said "What Ron was trying to say was that, our little Rosie will be getting married." She was wiping a fake tear while smiling so wide.

Everyone turned to look at me. I couldn't believe what they had just said. How could they plan an arranged marriage? And more importantly, to whom am I getting married? I must have voiced my last question, because I couldn't believe what I'm seeing.

"To him." Dad said. And a tall, pale, blond figure appeared beside him. My eyes must have widened to the size of plates as I recognized him at instant. "Scorpius Malfoy." Dad added, as if it isn't obvious.

"Hello there, Rosie." Malfoy said with his infamous smirk.

I could feel my world going black.