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The Wednesday of that week I was in the garden talking to Eponine when Mother came out with lemonade and cookies. She also had some news for me.
"Honey, this Saturday we're going to meet Narcissa and Draco in Hogsemead. She and I are going to shop while you and Draco get to know each other. You are also going to buy your wedding rings." Mother said.
"Can Eponine and Blaise come?" I asked.
"Uh, Blaise and I are getting our rings on Friday. It's the only day this week that he could do it." Eponine said.
"Then why don't we all put it off until next weekend?" I asked.
"Honey one of the reasons we are doing this is so that you, Draco, Eponine, and Blaise can get to know each other as a couple. I'm sorry, but it's just the way your fathers planed this." Mother said.
"Figures."
That Saturday Mother and I used Floo powder to get to Hogesmeade. We arrived in Huneydukes and waited but one minute when Narcissa and Draco arrived. Narcissa smiled at us, but Draco held the same annoyed expression that I had. Our expressions didn't last very long.
The curtain rose, the lights went up, and the show began. I smiled at them and surprised Draco with a hug. He was smart enough to return it, and our mothers looked at us lovingly. I knew Mother was acting just like I was. Hey, I had to get my talents from someone.
"Why don't we split up and meet at Three Broomsticks in an hour?" Narcissa suggested.
"That's a wonderful idea. What do you say you two?" Mother asked.
"Sounds like a plan." I said.
"Whatever you say Mother." Draco said.
"Well we'll see you two in an hour." Narcissa said.
"Have fun!" Mother said.
We kept our happy looks until our mothers left the store. They changed from happy to annoyed. We looked at each other as if to say, "Let's get this over with."
"There's a jewelry shop a few stores down." Draco said curtly.
"I know where it is. I've been there before." I snapped.
We walked out of the store and walked towards the shop. As we walked in we were greeted by a kind young witch that I was very close friends with. She came from around the counter and gave me a hug.
"Cosette! It's been so long since I saw you last! How have you been?" She asked.
"Oh I've been ok. How have you been Terry?" I asked returning her warm hug.
"I've been wonderful! Here take a look."
She held out her left hand for me to see. She was wearing a stunning ring with a diamond red rose. She had been dating a wizard named Zack for about two years. She always told me how much she hoped he would ask her to marry him.
"Oh it's beautiful! Did you make it yourself?" I asked.
"Yes." She answered.
"How long have you been married?"
"We're still engaged. We're getting married August 16th. I sent you an invitation last night so it should have arrived this morning."
"I haven't checked for anything, but I can tell you now that I will be there."
"Oh good! Is this your boyfriend?"
We turned to Draco. I forgot he was standing there. He looked uncomfortable until he noticed we were looking at him. He stood up straight and he reminded me of his father. I rolled my eyes and turned back to Terry.
"Sort of. He's my fiancé by force. Terry this is Draco, Draco this is Terry." I said.
They shook hands and Terry smiled at him. He gave her a small and sincere smile. I was impressed. He was actually being polite. Well he better be polite to her. She was one of the sweetest witches I knew.
"When you come to the wedding please don't use magic. I have muggles coming from my mom's side of the family of course." She said.
"I understand." I said.
"Now enough chitchat. What can I do for you?"
"We're here to get our wedding rings."
"Well what are you looking for?"
"I want a beautiful ring with lots of diamonds on it."
"Ok. What's your budget?"
"Oh there is no budget."
Draco's eyes widened, but went down again. He knew he could afford to buy the shop if he wanted. He just knew that I was going to buy the most expensive thing I could find. Well he was right. For two people who hated each other, we certainly knew each other all too well.
Terry showed me beautiful rings that I have always gawked over. We would often tell each other our dreams about when we got married. I always told her the same story of how I imagined marrying a man who shared my love of the theater. He wasn't exactly rich, but he could afford any ring I desired. He was also kind and caring, and most importantly, we were in love.
Well if I couldn't have the man I wished for then I would definitely have the ring I wanted. I ignored Draco's irritated looks, and carefully looked at every ring I liked. I finally found the perfect one. It was the shape of a heart, and the diamonds were a beautiful shade of white.
"I want this one." I said.
"But Cosette, it's not the most expensive one in the store." Draco mocked.
"Shut up and buy me the ring."
"As you wish." (A/N: Sorry, I've seen 'The Princess Bride' too many times ^_^)
While I was looking at my rings Draco had chosen a simple wedding band, but he requested Terry to engrave his initials in it. He told me that his father told him to do it. It was some Malfoy tradition.
I gave Terry a hug goodbye and we were on our way. I was glad that we had a few minutes until our mothers expected us at Three Broomsticks. I dragged Draco to a beautiful secluded spot where there was a bench with a tree beside it.
"What are you doing now?" He asked.
"I refuse to wear this ring until you give me a proper proposal." I said.
"What?! We don't have time for this? Just put the bloody ring on!"
"Not unless you get down on one knee and kindly ask me to marry you."
"Oh this is ridiculous!"
"Just do it! You owe me for kissing you!"
"Oh I can't believe I'm doing this."
Draco got down on one knee and pulled the box out of the jewelry bag. I won. HA! Served him right. If I was being dragged into this then I was going to drag him down with me.
"What do you want me to say?" He asked.
"Say 'Cosette Miller, you are the most beautiful woman a man could ever ask for. Will you please do me the honor of being my wife?'"
"What?!"
"Say it."
"Ugh! Cosette Miller, you are the most beautiful woman a man could ever ask for. Will you please do me the honor of being my wife?"
"I don't know. I'll have to think about it."
"WHAT?! Why you-"
"Just kidding! Yes, I will marry you."
He put the ring on my finger and stood up. He dusted off his clean knees and looked around.
"I hope no one was watching." He said.
"Unfortunately no. Too bad though. A witness would have been nice. Then I could have proof that you actually did that."
We walked to Three Broomsticks and met our mothers. They were so cheery that it actually put me in a good mood. They never acted like this when their husbands were around.
Mother told me that Narcissa held the same fate that she and Annie did. Narcissa simply just got in with a bad crowd. I hated seeing such kind women going through such torment. I promised myself that I would never allow myself to go through that same fate.
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If it weren't for my friends and my mother then my birthday would have sucked. During the day Eponine brought over my present, which was a charm bracelet that had the comedy and drama masks, ballet slippers, and a music note on it. There were also many other links for other charms to go.
Mother had a cake with yellow and purple flowers on it. It had Happy Birthday Cosette written on it in yellow. It also had the same designs that were in the form of charms on my bracelet, and she had a box of Cookie's 'n Cream ice cream.
For my present she was able to get me an agent for my acting. The agent would be ready for me when I arrived to New York after graduation. Eponine was still trying to decide if she was going to go with me or not. Either way, her mother was still going to buy her a ticket in case she changed her mind at the last minute.
That night Father invited all of his friends over to have a birthday ball for me. He invited everyone who had gone to the Malfoy's and more. I really was not looking forward to this, but I knew I couldn't ditch my own birthday celebration.
I wore a beautiful yellow gown that fell to my ankles with matching high- healed shoes. My hair was in some weird style that my personal hair stylist put it in, but it still looked stunning.
I walked down to meet my family. Robert and Katie carried dull looks, but my father looked pleased. My mother smiled and whipped away a tear. Her precious baby was growing up and would be leaving home in less then a year. That meant that as soon as Katie was married off she would be stuck all alone with Father.
When everyone arrived I had to dance with Draco and be his happy little fiancé. Eponine and I were happy to see Blaise, Pansy, and Mary again. They were nice people too, but they had been brainwashed by their fathers. I never understood why we let our fathers boss us around. They're just men. We could have squished them as easily as they us.
After the celebration Eponine, Pansy, and Mary spent the night. That was a lot of fun. Eponine and I saw the side of Pansy and Mary that only came out when we were around. We had a great time talking and being ourselves. I think Eponine and I shocked Pansy and Mary with some of our opinions, but they shocked us a few times as well.
So I guess all in all, it wasn't that bad of a birthday. It wasn't even that bad seeing Draco. Oh my gosh! I did not just say that! I did not just say that! I did not just say that!
A/N: What did you think? Will Cosette and Eponine move to America? Is Cosette falling for Draco? Will the plot thicken? Review and find out.
The Wednesday of that week I was in the garden talking to Eponine when Mother came out with lemonade and cookies. She also had some news for me.
"Honey, this Saturday we're going to meet Narcissa and Draco in Hogsemead. She and I are going to shop while you and Draco get to know each other. You are also going to buy your wedding rings." Mother said.
"Can Eponine and Blaise come?" I asked.
"Uh, Blaise and I are getting our rings on Friday. It's the only day this week that he could do it." Eponine said.
"Then why don't we all put it off until next weekend?" I asked.
"Honey one of the reasons we are doing this is so that you, Draco, Eponine, and Blaise can get to know each other as a couple. I'm sorry, but it's just the way your fathers planed this." Mother said.
"Figures."
That Saturday Mother and I used Floo powder to get to Hogesmeade. We arrived in Huneydukes and waited but one minute when Narcissa and Draco arrived. Narcissa smiled at us, but Draco held the same annoyed expression that I had. Our expressions didn't last very long.
The curtain rose, the lights went up, and the show began. I smiled at them and surprised Draco with a hug. He was smart enough to return it, and our mothers looked at us lovingly. I knew Mother was acting just like I was. Hey, I had to get my talents from someone.
"Why don't we split up and meet at Three Broomsticks in an hour?" Narcissa suggested.
"That's a wonderful idea. What do you say you two?" Mother asked.
"Sounds like a plan." I said.
"Whatever you say Mother." Draco said.
"Well we'll see you two in an hour." Narcissa said.
"Have fun!" Mother said.
We kept our happy looks until our mothers left the store. They changed from happy to annoyed. We looked at each other as if to say, "Let's get this over with."
"There's a jewelry shop a few stores down." Draco said curtly.
"I know where it is. I've been there before." I snapped.
We walked out of the store and walked towards the shop. As we walked in we were greeted by a kind young witch that I was very close friends with. She came from around the counter and gave me a hug.
"Cosette! It's been so long since I saw you last! How have you been?" She asked.
"Oh I've been ok. How have you been Terry?" I asked returning her warm hug.
"I've been wonderful! Here take a look."
She held out her left hand for me to see. She was wearing a stunning ring with a diamond red rose. She had been dating a wizard named Zack for about two years. She always told me how much she hoped he would ask her to marry him.
"Oh it's beautiful! Did you make it yourself?" I asked.
"Yes." She answered.
"How long have you been married?"
"We're still engaged. We're getting married August 16th. I sent you an invitation last night so it should have arrived this morning."
"I haven't checked for anything, but I can tell you now that I will be there."
"Oh good! Is this your boyfriend?"
We turned to Draco. I forgot he was standing there. He looked uncomfortable until he noticed we were looking at him. He stood up straight and he reminded me of his father. I rolled my eyes and turned back to Terry.
"Sort of. He's my fiancé by force. Terry this is Draco, Draco this is Terry." I said.
They shook hands and Terry smiled at him. He gave her a small and sincere smile. I was impressed. He was actually being polite. Well he better be polite to her. She was one of the sweetest witches I knew.
"When you come to the wedding please don't use magic. I have muggles coming from my mom's side of the family of course." She said.
"I understand." I said.
"Now enough chitchat. What can I do for you?"
"We're here to get our wedding rings."
"Well what are you looking for?"
"I want a beautiful ring with lots of diamonds on it."
"Ok. What's your budget?"
"Oh there is no budget."
Draco's eyes widened, but went down again. He knew he could afford to buy the shop if he wanted. He just knew that I was going to buy the most expensive thing I could find. Well he was right. For two people who hated each other, we certainly knew each other all too well.
Terry showed me beautiful rings that I have always gawked over. We would often tell each other our dreams about when we got married. I always told her the same story of how I imagined marrying a man who shared my love of the theater. He wasn't exactly rich, but he could afford any ring I desired. He was also kind and caring, and most importantly, we were in love.
Well if I couldn't have the man I wished for then I would definitely have the ring I wanted. I ignored Draco's irritated looks, and carefully looked at every ring I liked. I finally found the perfect one. It was the shape of a heart, and the diamonds were a beautiful shade of white.
"I want this one." I said.
"But Cosette, it's not the most expensive one in the store." Draco mocked.
"Shut up and buy me the ring."
"As you wish." (A/N: Sorry, I've seen 'The Princess Bride' too many times ^_^)
While I was looking at my rings Draco had chosen a simple wedding band, but he requested Terry to engrave his initials in it. He told me that his father told him to do it. It was some Malfoy tradition.
I gave Terry a hug goodbye and we were on our way. I was glad that we had a few minutes until our mothers expected us at Three Broomsticks. I dragged Draco to a beautiful secluded spot where there was a bench with a tree beside it.
"What are you doing now?" He asked.
"I refuse to wear this ring until you give me a proper proposal." I said.
"What?! We don't have time for this? Just put the bloody ring on!"
"Not unless you get down on one knee and kindly ask me to marry you."
"Oh this is ridiculous!"
"Just do it! You owe me for kissing you!"
"Oh I can't believe I'm doing this."
Draco got down on one knee and pulled the box out of the jewelry bag. I won. HA! Served him right. If I was being dragged into this then I was going to drag him down with me.
"What do you want me to say?" He asked.
"Say 'Cosette Miller, you are the most beautiful woman a man could ever ask for. Will you please do me the honor of being my wife?'"
"What?!"
"Say it."
"Ugh! Cosette Miller, you are the most beautiful woman a man could ever ask for. Will you please do me the honor of being my wife?"
"I don't know. I'll have to think about it."
"WHAT?! Why you-"
"Just kidding! Yes, I will marry you."
He put the ring on my finger and stood up. He dusted off his clean knees and looked around.
"I hope no one was watching." He said.
"Unfortunately no. Too bad though. A witness would have been nice. Then I could have proof that you actually did that."
We walked to Three Broomsticks and met our mothers. They were so cheery that it actually put me in a good mood. They never acted like this when their husbands were around.
Mother told me that Narcissa held the same fate that she and Annie did. Narcissa simply just got in with a bad crowd. I hated seeing such kind women going through such torment. I promised myself that I would never allow myself to go through that same fate.
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If it weren't for my friends and my mother then my birthday would have sucked. During the day Eponine brought over my present, which was a charm bracelet that had the comedy and drama masks, ballet slippers, and a music note on it. There were also many other links for other charms to go.
Mother had a cake with yellow and purple flowers on it. It had Happy Birthday Cosette written on it in yellow. It also had the same designs that were in the form of charms on my bracelet, and she had a box of Cookie's 'n Cream ice cream.
For my present she was able to get me an agent for my acting. The agent would be ready for me when I arrived to New York after graduation. Eponine was still trying to decide if she was going to go with me or not. Either way, her mother was still going to buy her a ticket in case she changed her mind at the last minute.
That night Father invited all of his friends over to have a birthday ball for me. He invited everyone who had gone to the Malfoy's and more. I really was not looking forward to this, but I knew I couldn't ditch my own birthday celebration.
I wore a beautiful yellow gown that fell to my ankles with matching high- healed shoes. My hair was in some weird style that my personal hair stylist put it in, but it still looked stunning.
I walked down to meet my family. Robert and Katie carried dull looks, but my father looked pleased. My mother smiled and whipped away a tear. Her precious baby was growing up and would be leaving home in less then a year. That meant that as soon as Katie was married off she would be stuck all alone with Father.
When everyone arrived I had to dance with Draco and be his happy little fiancé. Eponine and I were happy to see Blaise, Pansy, and Mary again. They were nice people too, but they had been brainwashed by their fathers. I never understood why we let our fathers boss us around. They're just men. We could have squished them as easily as they us.
After the celebration Eponine, Pansy, and Mary spent the night. That was a lot of fun. Eponine and I saw the side of Pansy and Mary that only came out when we were around. We had a great time talking and being ourselves. I think Eponine and I shocked Pansy and Mary with some of our opinions, but they shocked us a few times as well.
So I guess all in all, it wasn't that bad of a birthday. It wasn't even that bad seeing Draco. Oh my gosh! I did not just say that! I did not just say that! I did not just say that!
A/N: What did you think? Will Cosette and Eponine move to America? Is Cosette falling for Draco? Will the plot thicken? Review and find out.
