Love so Silent

Chapter Fifty Five

I spent most of my time with Draco. Both of us have completely been ignoring everyone except for when we are in class. I've actually come to better terms with the idea of marriage. Dumbledore had told me people were petitioning for my hand in marriage but he wouldn't tell me who all had. Before I knew it it was the day of the meeting. I spent the day waiting for him to summon me. Draco kept me distracted which I was glad for.

"Do you think whoever he picked for me to marry already knows he was picked," I asked Draco. We were at the lake sitting under a tree. He had laid his head in my lap and I was now running my fingers through his hair.

"Most likely," he said. At that moment we could see Snape coming toward us in the distance. Draco sighed and grabbed my hand. Snape stopped in front of us.

"The Dark Lord has made tonight into a Ball," he said. "You are to where something nice." We both nodded but at the thought of this now being turned into a Ball had me growing pale. Snape caught my eye and motioned for me to come with him. I watched him begin to walk away and I looked down at Draco.

"I need to go talk to him about something," I said. Draco smirked and nodded.

"See you," he said. I jumped to my feet and ran after Snape. God the man was fast. By the time I caught up with him we had made it back to the castle. I followed him back to his office and sat down in the chair. Instead of sitting behind his desk like I thought he would he transfigured a chair and sat down next to me.

"How are you dealing with this," he asked? I sighed and looked up at him. Oh how I can only hope that Voldemort would pick him. But I'm not that lucky.

"I think I've come to terms with the idea. I still don't like not knowing who it'll be but I'm not as unhappy as I was." He nodded and patted my hand.

"I'll see you tonight." I nodded and left. The night came by way to quick in my opinion. I dressed in formal robes and went to Dumbledores office. Draco met me there and motioned for me to go first. The whole Death Eater population was here. I felt highly uncomfortable around this many Death Eaters but hid it well. Voldemort spotted me in the mass of people and motioned for me to come foward. He raised his hand in silence. The whole room went quiet.

"I have gathered you all here because tonight one of our own will be getting married to show her loyalty to our side. Eris." I took the hand he offered me and let him pull me up. "Severus." My breath caught in my throat. The crowd parted so that Snape could get to us. My hands shook slightly at the sight of him. I was happy it was him. At least I could marry for love even if it is one sided. The prophecy popped up into my head and I wondered if maybe he did return my feelings.

Voldemort motioned to Snape to do something. Snape grabbed my hands and held them tight. He gave them a reassuring squeeze and I looked up into his dark eyes. Voldemort began to go on about something or another but I wasn't listening. I had gotten lost in his eyes as cliche as that might sound. It was until Snape said "I do," that I came back. Reality crashed around me and I became nervous once again. My nerves were shot. My hands began to shake again and Snape held on tighter to mask the shaking. Voldemort turned to me and asked the same question that he had asked Snape.

I couldn't hear anything he said just that his lips were moving but no sound reached my ears. He stared down at me awaiting my answer. I took in a deep breath before saying "I do." He took out his wand and muttered some complex spells. A golden light shot out of the tip of his wand. It was beautiful and looked wrong coming from such a horrible man. The golden light wrapped around our conjoined hands. It was warm against my skin and tingled. After a few moments it seemed to grow brighter before sinking into our skin. The tingling and warmness faded away.

"You may kiss your bride, Severus," Voldemort said. I blushed slightly at the thought. Snape cupped my cheek with his hand and kissed me. The moment our lips met everything disappeared. I no longer cared where I was. In that moment it was just Snape and I. His lips were soft and gentle against mine and when he pulled away I forced myself not to kiss him again. He clasped our hands and then people came up to congratulate us. Draco pulled me into a hug and whispered into my ear.

"At least it was him," he said. When he pulled back he was smirking. I rolled my eyes and he said a few words to his godfather. Snape once again grabbed my hand and told Voldemort he was going to take me back to the castle. The party was coming to an end anyway. We used the Floo system to go back to the Headmasters office. Dumbledore was waiting for us when we returned.

"The deed is done," he asked? Snape nodded and let go of my hand.

"No one can know about your marriage until Eris turns seventeen this summer." I looked down at the ring that now sat on my finger. It was beautiful. The band was sterling silver and instead of a diamond it was an Opal. It was milky white and simple. I loved it. I slid the ring from my finger and trasfigured a chain. I slipped the ring onto the chain and put it around my neck. Dumbledore and Snape watched as I did this. I shrugged.

"That way I still have it but no one will question why I have a wedding ring." Dumbledore nodded looking pleased with the idea.

"That's a very good idea, Eris. Now you two will have to keep up appearances for Voldemort so Eris will move into your chambers Severus."

"What will I tell my friends when they notice I'm not staying at either of the houses?" Dumbledore gazed thoughtfully at me.

"If they ask tell them I put you in your own room. If they ask why just say you can't tell them. Orders of Dumbledore." I nodded. "Your stuff will be waiting for you." Snape motioned for me to follow him. We walked quietly to his chambers. Once there he said the password and the portrait swung open. I walked over to the couch and sat down. The new information swam around in my head. I looked up at Snapes approaching figure.

"Was it Dumbledores idea for you to petition for me?" He looked startled by my question.

"He came up with the idea." I nodded. It hurt to know that he didn't return my feelings but I knew I could deal with it. Something must have shown on my face because Snape knelt down in front of me. Before he could say anything I stood up and went to the bedroom. I could feel the sleepless nights catching up with me and the sadness I was feeling just weighed me down. I didn't even bother with changing into my night gown. I slid into the sheets and closed my eyes. Right when I was about to drift off the bed dipped down announcing that someone else had joined me. The last thing I was aware of before falling alseep was Snape whispering goodnight.

So you finally get to know who she married. To everyone who guessed right browny points for you.

If you want to see the ring it is in my images

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