XX. Flower garden

The only thing Daphne was jealous of Draco Malfoy for was the fact that he had proper flower gardens at home. Real, actual, huge sections of garden dedicated solely to growing and showing off the most wonderful collection of flowers imaginable.

The rose gardens had always been her absolute favourites because they were full of pure white roses. At first sight it looked like the garden had been blanketed with fresh snow in the middle of summer. White roses were beautiful, but only white ones; Daphne hated red roses just like she hated red wine. Red was such an aggressive colour. Flowers weren't aggressive, not even the ones with thorns; they were peaceful and beautiful, exactly like Daphne herself.

When Astoria announced that she and Draco were getting married, Daphne couldn't help but feel upset that her sister, who had never liked flowers, would get to see those beautiful gardens every day. What Daphne would have given to have that chance herself…