Two Girls-One Fate
The minister of magic declared a marriage law. All witches and wizards of 17 or 7th year and older must be married by October 14th-no exceptions. Each pair will be made by September 4th. There will be no switching each pair is magically matched.
"Oh shit. How can the fucking Ministry interfere with our lives? Fate is fate not a fucking bill"
"Edina, language! They can't do this; no one is going to stand for this. Besides, they wouldn't separate couples in love, right?"
"Are you kidding me? They don't care about us"
"Eddie, of course they do- they are just making a really bad decision. No one is going to let this happen. I have to go find Harry, I'll see you at the feast okay?"
"Yeah, see you there" Evelyn left the compartment in order to search for Harry. Her and Harry had been dating for a year, much to the surprise to the rest of the student body. Edina sat in the compartment stewing. She smiled as Teddy walked in.
"Hey Teddy Bear"
"Eddie, we need to talk- the Marriage-"
"I know this is ridiculous- I cannot believe this shit, Teddy they can't do this right?"
"Edina I don't know-but listen I want you to know that no matter what happens I love you. You do know that right?"
"Yeah, I know I love you too" The train came to a halt. "Here goes nothing, right? Maybe this is just some stupid joke" The two walked hand in hand on the way to the Great Hall…..
"Harry James Potter!" Evelyn yelled as she jumped off the train into Harry's arms. The two laughed at their foolishness. Onlookers either laughed or scowled. "Harry, did you hear about the marriage law? I just read it-they are choosing our significant others through magic-"
"I know but we are going to fight this-"
"You aren't going to get paired with me Harry. You are the Golden Boy- I am not the Golden Girl. They are going to put you with someone who is as great at you."
"Evelyn, you are amazing, don't you think any different. They are not going to put me with someone just because I am Harry Potter. I honestly believe that we are meant to be together-don't you?"
"Of course I do Harry. Today is September fourth. That means we find out tonight. They are doing this quickly; there won't be time for a revolt. Either we marry who we are assigned to or who knows what's going to happen. I need you to know that I love you, always even if we aren't together. Someday you are going to love whoever they put you with and I am happy for her. Ugh-I hate the Ministry. The last year of our childhood is ruined because of them!" A few tears came down her cheeks. Harry held her tightly. He wanted to comfort her, tell her that they would be together forever, but he wouldn't lie to her anymore. She was right, the Ministry was going to put him with someone they deemed right for him. But some part of him would always love Evelyn. She was the sunshine in his life. He only wished he could keep her.
"Evelyn, I love you and I always will. If we are separated, I want you to move on. Try to love the man you are put with. Evey don't change, we'll always have the Evelyn and Harry show. We can still write and love each other. You will always be my best friend, nothing will ever change that. The dinner is starting, we need to go" he said as he wiped her eyes. He put his arm around her as they walked to their seats. He would have given anything to stay in that moment, but it was useless to fight it. He knew Evelyn was putting on a strong front…he could only wait and see what was in their future.
"Students, it pains me to inform you that Hogwarts is being subjected to the marriage law. I have fought this to the bone, but there is nothing we can do. They put out the word last minute so there would be no time for an uproar. If you do not follow the orders, you will be banished. I am so sorry. For those of you 17 and up you have been paired with someone in Hogwarts although there are a lot of interhouse marriages. You and your partner will take every class together except for your respective boy girl husband and wife classes. Those will be separate four days a week. You will be partners for life so we are starting you now. Children, do not fret. As teachers, we are here to help you through this difficult time. The later circumstances will be discussed with each couple later this week. For the first few days you will spend time getting to know each other. After you are married, you will live together. Now there will be an envelope dropped in front of telling the name of your significant other. There is no switching so do not ask. Immediately after eating you two will meet up and begin your life together. "The envelopes appeared swiftly after he finished. One by one each 7th year opened their letter.
Edina's hand shook as took the paper out of the envelope. Ronald Weasley, it said. It contained his picture and other things about him. In small script it said congratulations. Edina looked at Theodore and saw panic in his eyes. When she saw the name Carlina Blendella, she almost cried out.
"On Teddy, it will be alright. She'll be fine to get along with. She was my partner in Herbology last year."
"She's not you" he simply stated. The couple looked longingly at each other.
"Breaking up is not really an option for us, it was forced so we are ending happily. "
"Yeah, I love you Eddie"
"Love you too" The couple kissed then separated. How in the world could this be happening?
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"Ginny Weasley is very nice. You liked her for a while, aren't you happy she is someone you know? Harry, you couldn't ask for someone better."
"Open your envelope Evelyn" Evelyn hadn't even touched hers. She hated that Harry was with Ginny, but at least they could still be friends. That's what counted, right?
"I can't"
"Evelyn, please just open it" Her hands shook violently as she ripped open the envelope. As her eyes grazed across the page, she dropped the letter. Harry picked it up and immediately his face turned red. Others sitting around the couple, distracted by their reactions searched for what was so horrible.
Draco Malfoy.
