Chapter Fourteen – Goodbye Cruel World
Her loud giggle would've announced to anyone to go down to the southern most corridors—but no one paid it any mind. Instead the household ignored the girl's un-lady like giggle.
"Lucius stop," Narcissa giggled as she pushed Lucius away from her. "That tickles, please stop."
Lucius smirked before poking her once again in the side, "What this?"
Narcissa twitched before grabbing his hand in hers, "Yes, I don't like it."
"Beg," Lucius replied smoothly before he pulled his hand away from her. With both hands he attacked her sides, and she erupted in a fit of uncomfortable giggles.
Narcissa twitched and tried to move away from his body, but he moved his body so he was straddling her. "No, Lucius—please—I hate you!"
"I said beg," Lucius pouted before poking her sided teasingly.
Narcissa took in a deep breath before shouting, "Stop, stop, stop!"
"Better, my dear," Lucius replied smugly before removing his hands from her delicate sides.
"Now maybe you could get off my sister?" A calm voice asked from behind them.
Lucius turned his head to face the darker Black sister, "Oh, it's you."
"Would you rather have it be Druella?" Bellatrix asked coldly as she walked into the room.
"Mom would hex Lucius into the next dimension," Narcissa snapped before pushing her boyfriend off her. "What do you want?"
"No need to be so cross," Bellatrix clucked before leaning into the doorframe. "I was just wondering what all the laughter was about?"
"It's none of your business," Narcissa growled as she pushed herself off the bed.
"Oh, I see," Bellatrix chuckled, "It was just a sweet snog between two lovers."
"Out of my room," Narcissa hissed. Her sister raised her hands in defeat before leaving the room with a dark chuckle.
"She is such a . . . ugh," Narcissa snapped before slamming the door to the room.
"I think the word is b—"
"Oh, shove it, Lucius," Narcissa retorted.
Lucius laughed before laying back down on the bed, "That was very exciting. The best fight I've seen all summer."
Narcissa rolled her eyes before sitting down on the edge of the bed. "And we weren't snogging."
Lucius lifted an eyebrow, "What were we doing?"
"You were being mean and I was taking it," Narcissa snorted.
"Just like a lady should," Lucius teased before Narcissa punched him in the shoulder.
"I was only kidding, dear," Lucius smiled before kissing her hand. "I want you to defy me as much as you want with reason mind you. I will not be my father."
Narcissa frowned before lying beside Lucius, "I will watch you and make sure that you live up to who you've always been."
Lucius smiled before kissing the girl quickly on the lips, "You are wonderful, Cissy."
"Oh, Mr. Malfoy," Narcissa teased before moving to kiss him deeper. She pulled back and smiled, "Don't you ever forget it."
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"I think I'll wear this to the wedding," Narcissa laughed as she flung herself out of a small dressing room. She was wearing a deep purple gown with puffy sleeves and a full skit.
"Is Dromeda a prude?" Darlene asked seriously as she got up from her chair.
"You don't think it's lovely," Narcissa laughed as she looked at herself in the mirror. "I'll be the prettiest girl at the wedding."
Darlene chuckled, "Say you hate it and get it over it."
"It's awful," Narcissa gagged, "I can't believe this is her bridesmaid gown."
"I'd hate to see her wedding dress," Darlene replied sarcastically. "She probably looks like a Southern Bell."
"We're not even Southern," Narcissa laughed, "Really trying to get rid of her heritage isn't she."
"Bet she'll wear long pajamas on her honeymoon," Darlene teased before pulling her shirt up over her cleavage.
"That's a good look," Narcissa teased, "I bet Jack loves it."
"Jack would like it better if I wore my shirt down to here," Darlene smirked as she pulled her shirt down.
"That is so crude, Darlene," Narcissa snapped.
"Talking to someone's sister," Darlene replied lowly, "I'd say you know all about crude."
"Lucius and I do nothing more than innocent snogging," Narcissa answered happily. "Very nice, innocent snogging—I swear I can feel it all the way down in my toes. I don't know why he didn't defy his father earlier on."
Darlene smiled as she picked up a huge green hat and placed it on her head, "Is he alright?"
"He won't open up about it," Narcissa frowned, "I wish he would just say how upset he was."
Darlene shrugged, "Must be difficult to have no home."
"I'm just glad he's finally safe," Narcissa replied lightly.
Darlene frowned, "Are you sure, Cissy? I've heard that Mr. Malfoy isn't one to back down."
"No matter what happens," Narcissa replied firmly, "I'll stay beside him."
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Abraxas stared at the Dark Lord, "I tried, and that should be enough."
"You seem to forget how much I need that boy of yours," Voldemort hissed.
"And you seem to forget at how strong this girl has a hold on him," Abraxas snapped. "How dare he defy me that way? All for that ugly, little wench . . . Miss Black!"
"She sounds intriguing," Voldemort smiled, "Must be like her sister?"
"She's a fool to get in the way," Abraxas stated before sitting back in his chair.
"You will let him breathe," Voldemort started calmly. "Let him enjoy his freedom. But when the time comes you will ruin it. Make it so he wishes he never left your side, and you will bring him back. And this time, Abraxas, you will treat him with respect, because he is stronger than you."
Abraxas glared at the man, "Is that so?"
"Can take your torture like it is nothing," Voldemort laughed. "They say he knows curses that even you couldn't dream of."
"That girl makes him afraid to use any of that power," Abraxas growled.
"Then make her leave him," Voldemort stated coldly. "Now I have meetings to attend. Enjoy your peace."
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"Her dress is hideous," Darlene laughed to Lucius. "It's this huge purple blob!"
"I had to buy a purple tie, so it shouldn't be that bad," Lucius replied sickly.
"Aw, I bet you look good in purple," Darlene smiled as she sat down in front of him.
"I didn't know Dromeda liked purple I thought she liked . . . green," Lucius shrugged.
"Slytherins believe in pureblood philosophy, so why would she like green?" Darlene asked smugly.
"Okay, whatever," Lucius replied with a wave of his hand. "We're leaving tonight before dinner and we are spending the night at Ted's house."
"You actually up for that?" Darlene asked as she grabbed a drink off the side table.
"It's just muggles," Lucius shrugged, "Besides if I can handle Weasley I can handle this."
"I don't think you can," Darlene shrugged.
"I am full of surprises," Lucius smirked before leaning against the soft armchair.
Darlene let out a small laugh, "And why do I need to know where you'll be?"
"We told Mrs. Black that we were spending the night with you and Jack at your mother's cabin."
Darlene groaned as she grabbed her drink, "When were you going to tell me?"
"Well maybe if you didn't travel so much in the summer I'd know were to find you," Lucius replied quickly.
Darlene glared at the boy before leaning against her chair. "Jack's not even here. He's in Paris with his family."
Lucius nodded, "I know. Jack came over before he left. Druella doesn't know though."
"I'll go with it," Darlene smiled.
"She'll go with what?" Narcissa asked as she came into the room. She sat on Lucius's lap before grabbing a drink from the side table.
"The plan," Lucius replied happily.
"Great, so it's all set," Narcissa said happily as she took a deep drink of the strawberry lemonade. "Just you, me, and Ted's parents," she giggled before kissing Lucius lightly on the jaw bone.
"Well, gag me," Darlene snorted.
Narcissa rolled her eyes before turning to Lucius, "Should we get ready."
"Were getting dressed at Ted's house," Lucius replied shortly.
"I'm just excited," Narcissa laughed as she got up and placed her drink back down. "I feel so happy for her. Going to be a wife of someone who loves her—I'm quite envious."
Lucius made a gagging sound before getting up from his chair. "I'm packing are stuff. We'll leave in an hour."
"Yes, master," Narcissa teased as he left the room.
"What's his problem?" Darlene laughed.
"He hates marriage," Narcissa frowned as she leaned against the sliding glass door.
Darlene nodded, "It's understandable."
"I thought he'd grow out of it," Narcissa added seriously. "He needs to realize that he isn't his father. He'll never be his father."
Darlene sighed before leaning into the chair, "If he hates marriage why is he going to this?"
"Dromeda wants him to walk her down the aisle," Narcissa smiled as she looked out the glass door. "They were always really close."
"I use to think he'd get with her," Darlene chuckled before Narcissa turned to her and frowned angrily. "Obviously he didn't."
"Dromeda use to like him," Narcissa pouted, "When we were little. I use to think they'd date as well."
"But they haven't and won't," Darlene pointed out. "And you need to stop being so jealous."
Narcissa groaned before sitting in the seat across from Darlene, "I'm not jealous . . . just concerned."
"Don't worry about it," Darlene cooed, "One day this will all end and we'll be in Dromeda's situation. I'll be Mrs. Parkinson and you'll be Mrs. Malfoy."
"Mrs. Malfoy," Narcissa sighed, "I like that."
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"I look fat," Andromeda choked out as her hands went to her waist. "I shouldn't be wearing white! I look so fat! Why white? Why can't it be a nice slimming color like black?"
"Dear, you look absolutely beautiful," Mrs. Tonks said happily. "It's just wedding jitters. In a half hour you'll be married."
"I'm marrying Ted," Andromeda chuckled, "This feels so weird."
The door opened and Narcissa squeezed herself in. She smiled at her sister and suddenly despised her purple dress even more.
"Narcissa," Andromeda smiled as she moved away from her mirror and hugged her sister. "I know the dress isn't your style, but it looks good."
Narcissa wouldn't deny her sister today. No matter how much she wanted too. Narcissa smiled at her sister once again, "You look beautiful."
"Are you sure? I feel fat," Andromeda complained.
"No, not at all," Narcissa replied happily. "It's a gorgeous dress. I love the beading, and the layered skirt—it's very beautiful.
Andromeda gave a huge smile, "Thank you. It was Jane's idea that I wore this."
Mrs. Tonks—or Jane—smiled happily, "I knew she would look gorgeous. And you must be her wonderful sister I've heard all about."
Narcissa nodded graciously at the older woman. "Andromeda gushes about you all the time. I was so glad that someone from her side of the family decided to show. And is that young boy here?"
"Yeah, is Lucius's here?" Andromeda smiled as she looked back to the mirror.
"Yep," Narcissa smiled, "He's right outside."
"Go ahead and bring him in," Jane Tonks smiled as she moved towards the door. "I have to check on my son anyway."
She opened the door and smiled at Lucius, "Go ahead come in. Dromeda wants to talk with you."
Lucius nodded before walking in the room, "You look stunning, Dromeda."
Andromeda giggled before Narcissa snorted.
"And of course you look just as amazing, Cissy," Lucius added as he kissed her cheek. "Now let's get this veil on."
Lucius moved to Andromeda and picked up the soft veil. He placed it on top of her head before pinning it into her hair. "There, you're ready."
"Mother would love to see you like this," Narcissa gushed as she hugged her sister.
Andromeda gave off a sad smile before pulling the veil over her head. "This is really happening, isn't it?"
"You'll make a wonderful wife, Andromeda," Narcissa replied slowly. "Ted is a very lucky man."
"I know this sounds terrible," Lucius started as he itched the back of his head, "But you're doing the right thing. I've never seen you as happy as when you are with Ted."
There was a small knock on the door, "It's time. We need the bridesmaid."
Narcissa moved to hug her sister, "Remember I love you, Andromeda."
"I love you, too, Cissy," Andromeda smiled before Narcissa moved out of the room.
Lucius turned to Andromeda and she threw her arms around him. "Lucy, I'm so scared."
Lucius just rubbed her back, "If you want to be happy you'll grab my arm and walk with me down that aisle. But if not, I'll take you home, and you'll marry someone you hate and despise."
Andromeda chuckled before stepping away from Lucius. "Let's go do this."
Lucius nodded before grabbing her bouquet and handing it to her. "Just pinch me if you want to leave."
Andromeda chuckled before linking her arm in between his. He opened the door for the both of them and moved to their spot. They watched as the wedding parade traveled down the aisle before walking slowly to the wedding march.
Andromeda's grip loosened as they made it to the front and Lucius's handed his friend over to Ted, who was smiling graciously. Lucius moved away and smiled over to Narcissa, who already looked like she was about to cry.
Narcissa let her eyes travel to her sister and her heart broke. She was losing her, but she knew that it was right. Andromeda would be happy in this new life . . . a life where she could be Andromeda and love with the man she chose.
Narcissa's eyes turned to Lucius who was smiling at her. Narcissa blushed before casting her eyes downward. She looked back up as the pastor spoke his final words. She smiled widely and looked at Lucius as the room broke into wild applause.
Andromeda and Ted walked away from the pastor and down the aisle. Narcissa knew that she wanted the happiness Andromeda had at the moment. And she prayed that maybe Lucius felt the same.
"She'll be happy," Lucius whispered in her ear as she turned to look at him.
"How do you know?" Narcissa frowned.
"I don't know," Lucius shrugged, "But I have a feeling."
Narcissa giggled before squeezing her hand into his. "Let's go eat some cake."
"One more goodbye," Narcissa frowned again as Lucius led her out of the church.
A/N: I adore this chapter because I really needed lots of fluff to write and what better than a wedding. I think it's important to see the end of Andromeda. She'll appear occasionally, but now she's officially not a Black. Also the conversation with Abraxas and Voldemort is important—just keep it in mind because it will come back. Thank you for all your wonderful reviews. And updates will go fast because of the summer and no more school till August. I love reviews so please contact me. About anything and if you really help me out I'll contact you back. Ciao!