Harry Potter and the Cavern of Dreams
~Chapter three~
It was a photo! The picture showed a boy, in his late teens smiling and waving at the camera. At the bottom, an angel proclaimed:
Riverlaun Potter. Aged 19 today.
So it was a fairly recent picture. She studied her cousin more closely. He had dark hair, green eyes and a cheeky grin, a grin that reminded her of someone…
Suddenly realization hit her. "Harry's dad is my cousin?" she gasped. "But it can't be. His name is James!"
Although the documents had previously had a time gap, the document she pulled out next cleared up the confusion over the last scroll.
This is to certify that Riverlaun Danaan Potter
Has officially changed his name within the confines of the law
To James Daniel Potter.
Signed Cornelius F
Law Enforcement for the MoM Dated 12/09/03
Arwen shrieked, then breathed a sigh of relief. 'It can't be Harry's father, then. His dad died 17 years ago.' It must just be a huge coincidence.
The next thing she pulled out of the box was a roll of parchment. She unrolled it, and found it to be a letter. The handwriting was elegant, and strangely familiar…
31st October 1990
Dear Mrs Illusen,
I am writing to you about your daughter, Arwen. As you know, I have a son by the name of Draco Malfoy. I am determined to have him betrothed, as I can't have riff-raff like mudbloods messing up our honourable family tree.
I would like you to consider betrothing your daughter to him. He is sure to grow up to be a handsome young man, and your daughter will almost certainly be stunning, just like you.
Also, if they are betrothed, you can be sure to keep your bloodline clean, so it is beneficial to both of us, as we will not have to bear the social stigma of having dirty blood.
Please consider this letter, and write back as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Lucius Malfoy.
Arwen dropped the letter, stunned. "I can't believe it." She muttered. "I'm betrothed to Draco Malfoy, my worst enemy."
~ to be continued ~
A/N: I know no-one's probably reading this, as no-one ever reads Author's Notes, but I need someone's opinion. I posted this story with a James/Hermione in mind, but I think it might turn out as a Draco/Hermione… I don't know! I need your opinion!