Written for the Singletons' problem event at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardy. #6. When your friends tell you that you are being too 'picky'
Written for the 365 drabble day event at Hogwarts #33. Umbrella
Character: Cassiopeia Black
Words: 377
I'd rather grow old alone before I have to marry someone who just wants me for my looks
"Excuse me, please, I'm not in the mood for dancing any more tonight…"
Cassiopeia Black sighed as she took another sip from her drink. The young beauty was very well aware of the fact that all her friends' eyes were – once again – on her.
She heard them whispering to each other, pointing at her when they thought no one was watching and giggling like little school girls despite having graduated from Hogwarts several years ago.
"You do realize that one of these days, you have to find a man to marry, do you?"
Cassi rolled her eyes at her sister. "Honestly, why is everyone making such a fuss about it?"
"You mean about the rather important fact that you – as a daughter of the noble and ancient house of Black – still haven't chosen a suitable husband to represent the family?"
The woman rolled her amber eyes and watched as her sister put a strand of her long, blond hair back behind her ear and ordered a drink herself.
"Just because you're engaged to Charlus, doesn't mean I have to do the same," she shot back, clearly annoyed.
Dorea sighed. "You're older than I am. Everybody expects you to marry soon. And why not? You've plenty of suitors and you've probably already danced with every possible eligible wizard here tonight."
Cassiopeia laughed dryly. "Yes, and it was fun, but they are all… I don't know… I just haven't met the right one yet."
Her little sister sighed. "You have to stop being so picky about the men in your life or you'll end up as a lonely old spinster… You're lucky that you can impress with your beauty, your social skills are terrible, Cassi."
The green eyed witch shook her head, and grabbed her umbrella, ready to leave the celebration. "I'd rather grow old alone before I have to marry someone who just wants me because of my looks, Rea."
