"Merely to the illustration of your character," said she, "I am trying to make it out." How differently might our beloved couple act if he was more aware of her true feelings, and she was better informed of his character. - rewritten summary as this story has begun a new direction than it has been intended.

A forced marriage story. With a colorful twist.

What if Elizabeth had overheard the conversation about herself and her family while she was staying at Netherfield? How might her reactions and the outcomes change if she knows early on Darcy admires her eyes and Bingley's family is opposed to Jane? Regency setting, multi-chapter story, WIP. Rated T to be safe.

What if Lydia never eloped with Mr. Wickham and Elizabeth enjoyed many pleasant days at Pemberley with Mr. Darcy—only to never see him again? Unable to get the man out of her mind, when Elizabeth discovers that Mr. Darcy is the one behind her dear sister's recent engagement to Mr. Bingley, she decides to send him a valentine to show her appreciation.

He can't leave the room. Her room. And it's all the Order's fault. Confined to a small space with only the Mudblood for company, something's going to give. Maybe his sanity. Maybe not. "There," she spat. "Now your Blood's filthy too!" DM/HG. PostHBP.

Darcy and Elizabeth become better acquainted over the course of their engagement.