Astoria's POV
1st September. Today was the day I was dreading since the past six weeks. I was hoping no matter how boring and uneventful my summer was, today wouldn't come. I was about to start my fifth year at Hogwarts, it's not that i don't enjoy myself there. I just don't like my house, Slytherin. Typical right? I'm not like most purebloods, I don't judge people by their blood. Everyone's equal right?
As I woke up this morning I didn't feel the 'hype' as Daphne nicely put it, I wasn't excited at all, I felt positively sick. She on the other hand couldn't wait until we got to the station. After all why wouldn't she, ever since she found out about her betrothment to Theodore Nott she wouldn't stop meeting him or talking to him. Not that he minds it at all. Theo is the son of Nott Sr, they are known for their wealth and being one of the oldest and purest wizarding famillies out there. I guess he is a nice bloke, good looking definitely, respects females obviously only pureblooded. He's nice to me so that's all I'm really bothered about, in a way he's like a brother I never had. He is always looking out for both Daphne and I, threatening any boys who look my way. Once he even punched one in the stomach, Ive got to admit it was funny though. I never realised how quickly Daphne and Theo bonded while I was in my 3rd year and they were in their 5th. As time passed by I saw they grew to love each other, caring for one another. It was sweet.
I knew like both of them I was betrothed to someone. Someone, who I to would grow to love. I thought that someone would be nice and caring like Theo, but wrong I was.
Soon my 4th year ended and the holidays began. On the second day I remember mother and Father calling me down to the study. As I walked in I saw Daphne and Theo sat opposite mother and father on the matching love seats. I was quite used to having Theo around our manor, he visited near enough every day! "Astoria, we have called you down to discuss something really important with you today", as soon as father ended his sentence I knew what it was going to be about. Daphne had that irritating smirk on her face, while Theo looked simply amused. Both my parents looked at the strange 16 year olds sat across of them, yes they are strange! Betrothed. Fuck my life.
I was still stood at the doorstep of the ancient study, which never was used. "Tori, come sit with me?" this was a phrase which Daphne never used unless she wanted something or was planning some mischievous. " Come on then! ". "Hunny, do you know what we have called you here for?" seriously did my mother just ask me that. What am I mean to say? Yes, to tell me you've betrothed me to a dick for money? pfft, yeah like that's going to happen!
"Toria! What are you waiting for?" "She's coming Daph" Theo seemed aware of what was going on, I don't see why he gets to be here while I'm awkwardly being questioned. I hesitantly walked over to the small group and sat down as gracefully as I could, being a pureblood daughter comes with many, many implications! "You're betrothed" well that was short and not sweet. That's my father for you. A cold hearted bastard, in other words a death eater. I guess that was the best thing about him, he was always straight ot the point. Betrothed but to who. He told me I was but not who I was to, at this point Theo could not stop grinning. Yes he is a prat, a great prat! "She's getting impatient" Theo sang, no he literally sang! He did know me well. "Astoria? Do you want to know who he is?" my mother seemed worried, I was to. I really wanted to know who 'he' is, "yes". My reply was simple, but my own voice seemed foreign to me. "Are you sure?" fucking hell, "Yes, Yes I do!" I was growing really impatient, I couldn't take it anymore. "Draco Malfoy".
Authors Note: This is my first fanfic I have ever wrote, I will appreciate anything you have to say and take into consideration any support you!