Introducing Bella to Harry, Hermione and even Ginny went better than planned. At least concerning Harry and Ginny. Hermione took it worse than he expected, though. He actually expected that reaction from Harry. Bella and Ginny had gotten along pretty good, better than Ron ever dreamt of.
Now, Bella had to tell her parents before breaking the news to Draco. Draco was more intimidating since she had to tell him face to face. Bella took a deep breath and started writing a letter.
Dear Mother and Father,
I write this letter to remind you of our little arrangement. The arrangement was I'd marry Draco if I didn't find someone else to marry. I'm happy to tell you I have found someone. I'm not expecting you to rejoice, or even accept my decision, but I must ask you to respect it. Also, I expect you keep your word on this agreement, and let me marry who I've chosen.
If you decide to disown me, I'll understand it, as long as I can do as I wish. I'll marry Ronald Weasley, and if it's make you feel any better, he's a pureblood.
In case this is the last time we talk, I want you to know that even when you weren't part of my life for the most of it, I love you very much and I wish you the best.
Bellatrix L.
Bella reread the letter several times before sending it. She found it plain but it was more than enough to deliver the message. Still not completely pleased, Bella folded the letter and tied the envelope to her owl's leg.
She gave a final sigh and hope for the best, but expected the worst. At least she was safe in Hogwarts now. Dumbledore wouldn't allow a murder in the school, or such things.
Then her mother would tell her sister, aunt Cissy and eventually Draco would find out. Bella was going to try to tell him in a day or two, before his family could tell him.
"I've sent the letter." Bella announced.
"Everything will be okay." Ron said after a small pause, stroking her shoulder. "I promise."
Bella just gave a little nod, but tried to look cheerful. "When are you going to tell your parents?"
"Soon."
"What about them?" Bella said nodding in the direction of Harry and Hermione.
"Soon." Ron repeated. "I don't know who should I tell first."
Since they told them about their friendship, they had been more open about it. They would hug and shake hands in front of other people, without caring, they also paired up in some assignments. Both McGonagall and Snape were quite shocked to see them together. In the eyes of everyone they were just normal friends. Well except for the fact that she was a Slytherin and he, a Gryffindor.
She was a "follower" of You-Know-Who, and Ron was The Chosen One's best friend. So how come they got to be friends? Gossips were spread quickly all over school, some were extremely ridiculous, Ron and Bella just laughed at the different hypothesis of their new friendship.
Harry greeted her in a friendly way now, and had tried his best to accept her and not judge her. He found she could be fun to be around and even enjoy spending time with her. She was also pretty smart, and was willing to help him with homework. Also, you could say Ginny and Bella clicked instantly. They were like best friends now.
Hermione was a whole different story, though. She hadn't talked to Ron, and since Harry had befriended her as well, she stopped talking to Harry too. Even had been avoiding Ginny. She only glared at them and every now and then she said things like Bella was a death eater and the enemy.
It hurt Ron and Harry. But Ron knew Bella needed him, he wasn't going to abandon her, just cause one his friends wasn't happy. No, he wasn't going to give up on her. No matter what.
Bella, who at first didn't even know who Ron was, couldn't be happier with Ron's proposal. He wouldn't change him for anyone. Anyone would thought she was using him, to get out of the arranged marriage, but she wasn't. She loved him. And if she was, she would be stuck with him for the rest of her life, so what was the use? It would be better to be stuck with Draco, someone who she had known her entire life than a 'blood-traitor', as her family and friends referred to his family
Bella and Ron had both found love. They were young, barely sixteen, they were reckless, without experience, and they had about six months of knowing each other, what did they know about love? Apparently more than most.
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