Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter! Just my OC Aviella Darkin.

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|Aviella Darkin|

Dear Ella,

How have you been? You haven’t owled me in a while and Harry, Ron and I were beginning to worry. How has your summer been? I’ve been a bit lonely to be quite honest, Harry and Ron are nice an all but I need some girl time too. Ginny says hi as well but she’s a bit busy with her latest boyfriend Dean Thomas, you remember him don’t you? So I’ve got no one to talk to.

I don’t know whether you heard or not but remember Fleur Delacour, one of the Triwizard competitors from fourth year? Well her and Bill are going to get married and let me tell you she is one annoying bird. Ginny came up with the name of Phlegm and I almost called her that to her face! It was horrible and Ronald would not stop laughing at me! He can be such a prat, Merlin knows why I like him. Anyways I hope to hear from you soon! I really miss you! Do you think you could come by the burrow soon? Owl me back with your response. Quickly please!

Yours truly,

             Hermione Granger.

I smiled as I read the letter. Ah it was nice to hear from my friends, I really missed them this summer. I still don’t understand how I was sorted into Slytherin, I seriously think the hat made a wrong decision by placing me there. I guess your wondering how I became friends with the golden trio? Simple really, in first year I was partnered up with Harry once in potions and we really hit it off. Eventually I became friends with Ron and Hermione as well once they got over the fact that I was a ‘bloody Slytherin’ Ron’s words. Even the twins and Ginny became close with me, but then of course this cast me as the odd one out in the house.

I grabbed one of my quills and a piece of parchment so I could write back.

Hey Mione!

I miss you too, and I have so much to tell you. How about I come over to the burrow tomorrow for a visit? Would that be alright? There’s something big that I need to tell all of you and I don’t know how you’ll react. Tell Bill and Fleur congratulations! I’m so happy for them, ah Ginny’s got a new one already? Wow she works fast, how are the twins? I heard they were doing well with their joke shop. I could use a good laugh right now, anyways tell Harry and Ron hello from me. I’ll see you tomorrow around noon!

Love,

    Aviella Darkin

I reread my letter before calling my owl. “Hello Artemis” I murmured affectionately, stroking her white head. My owl was a combination of a light golden brown, white and black. She was beautiful, in my eyes. “Can you take this to the burrow for me?” I asked, strapping the letter to her leg. She hooted happily before flying through the window. “Who’d you send that to?” Draco’s voice asked. I turned around and saw he was standing at the doorway.

“Hermione” I said, walking over to the closet to choose what to wear tomorrow. Draco scowled and followed me “You shouldn’t be talking to that filth” he said. I clenched my fists and turned around, giving him a hard glare. “Sod off Malfoy” I muttered, grabbing my bag and placing my wallet and a couple other things in there. Draco grabbed my shoulder “I’m just saying, you’re going to be a Malfoy soon. You should uphold the name” he said. I rolled my eyes and shoved him off. “Just shove off Malfoy, they are my friends and I don’t care if you don’t like it. You bloody git” I muttered, brushing by him.

Draco sighed and followed after me as I walked down the manor stairs and down to the kitchen to have some dinner. I felt him grab my waist and spin me around so I was facing him. I squeaked in surprise and my hands found themselves on his chest. I sucked in a breath as my brown eyes found his stormy grey ones. “I’m just looking out for you, you don’t hear what they say about you in the common room” he murmured. I sucked in another breath “Draco…” I murmured. He grinned and brought his lips down to my ear.

“Think different of me yet love?” he asked.

I sighed and shoved away from him. “You’re such a prat” I said, sitting down in one of the many chairs at the table. Draco joined me but sat on the other side, shrugging his shoulders. “Miss and Master we have prepared dinner, it will be out in a moment” a house elf said before going back into the kitchen. I nodded my thanks and gingerly took one of the goblets that were filled with water and took a small sip.

“I’m going to the burrow tomorrow” I said after a moment of silence. Draco sighed “I knew this was coming” he muttered. I gave him a look “They’re my friends Draco” I reminded him. He sighed “I know” he muttered. “Please can I go for a day? I promise I’ll be back by nightfall” I pleaded. Draco sighed and rolled his eyes “Fine but you owe me” he said. I smiled, well that was easier than I thought it was going to be. “Thank you” I said softly. “After dinner come with me, there’s something we need to do before tomorrow” he said, a smirk coming over his face.

I gave him a suspicious look before nodding my head “Alright” I said. “Master and missus your dinner is ready”

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“Draco why are we here?” I asked, as he tugged me along the paths that lead to his garden. “Don’t you remember this was where we first met?” he asked, bringing me closer to the roses. I smiled lightly “How could I not? You and Michael shoved me into the bushes” I muttered, scowling in the moonlight. Draco chuckled “That was a wonderful day” he said fondly. I glared and he placed his arm around my waist. “Don’t worry love, I won’t do that tonight.” He teased. Despite what I felt I let a smile slip on my lips.

We walked over to the arch that had a swing underneath and sat down. “What are we doing here?” I asked, shivering lightly from the cold August air. Draco sighed and placed an arm around my shoulders, despite my better judgment I snuggled into his arm and welcomed the warmth. “I just wanted to talk to you” he started. I looked up and saw that his handsome features were pulled into a blank expression. I frowned “About…?” I pressed. Draco ran a hand through his platinum blonde hair before his stormy grey eyes finally found mine.

“My father owled me today”

I bit my lip and nodded my head. Oh… he probably knew I wouldn’t like the contents so brought me out here to lessen the blow. Smart boy, the garden was too beautiful to get worked up in. Draco began to use his feet to swing us back and forth. I curled into myself and let myself lean on Draco. “Well… what did it say?” I asked. “We’re having our engagement party the week before we go back to Hogwarts. But it has to be a surprise, when I give you the ring you have to pretend to be shocked” he informed me. I sighed and nodded my head “I expected as much” I muttered. I shot up and gave him a stare “You already have a ring!?” I exclaimed. Draco smirked “Of course” he said. His smirk faltered when I frowned.

“Avi… I’m sorry that it worked out like this. I know you’re unhappy that you’re marrying, although you should be glad. Many women would kill to be in your place” he said. I sighed and slapped his arm playfully. “And for once I thought you might say something worth listening too” I muttered, pushing myself away from him so there was a good distance between the two of us. Draco rolled his eyes “What I’m saying is that let’s try to get along, at least in front of the adults alright?” he offered. I sighed “Fine, but when we’re together I can be as witchy as I want to” I muttered. Draco smirked and caressed my cheek “I wouldn’t have it any other way love” he murmured. I swatted his hand away and scowled “I’m not your love” I said. Draco smirked “According to our engagement you are” he reminded me. I groaned and threw my head back in exasperation “Don’t remind me” I moaned. Draco laughed and tapped my knee “Come on love, it’s cold out here.” he murmured.

“Carry me” I moaned. Draco rolled his eyes “Sorry love but I’d rather not snap my back today” he teased. I rolled my eyes and stood up from the swing “Come on you prat, let’s go” I said as I lead him away from the garden and back into the manor. Draco sped up but didn’t hold me like I expected him to but instead he stood close enough that his arm occasionally brushed mine as we walked side by side. When we got inside I instantly felt fatigue wash over me. “Draco…” I murmured. He turned to me and gave me a questioning look. “I think I’m going to retire to the bedroom. Are you coming or are you staying here?” I mumbled sleepily, rubbing my eyes.

Draco chuckled and scooped me up bridal style. “Might as well practice” he joked. I rolled my eyes and weakly hit his chest “Shut it” I mumbled as he walked us upstairs. My eyes shut for a moment and suddenly we were in the room. “Come on love, wake up. Unless you want me to change you…” Draco’s sly voice murmured. My eyes slowly opened and I found myself staring into his beautiful grey eyes. “Pervert” I muttered as I slipped from his hold. Draco chuckled as he vanished into the closet “Only to you love” he said before the door closed. I rolled my eyes and went into my closet to get a pair of shorts and a tank before going into the bathroom.

I quickly stripped my clothes off before tugging my pajamas on. I then washed off my make up and washed my face before brushing my teeth. When I was finished with that I stumbled out of the bathroom and scuffled over to the bed. I grabbed my teddy bear and crawled into the bed, Draco came out of the closet and went into the bathroom. A few minutes later he came out and made his way over to the bed. To be honest I was way too tired to argue with him about the bed so I let him slip in. “Turn off the light please” I murmured. I felt the covers move and the bed dip as Draco climbed into the bed. The light clicked off and I felt a pair of arms snake around my waist. The protest died in my lips as his velvety soft lips pressed against my head.

“Goodnight Aviella”

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When I woke up the next morning I was pleased to find that I was really warm and really comfortable. I released a content sigh before turning around but to my surprise my head hit something hard. “Well good morning” an amused voice drawled. I snapped my eyes open and found myself face to face with a very well developed chest. Slowly I moved my head up and saw that Draco was propped up on his elbow as he stared down at me with a sexy little smirk on his face.

I blushed and turned my features into a glare “What are you doing on my side?” I asked. Draco chuckled “Actually love, this is my side” he drawled. I sat up and saw that in fact we were in Draco’s side of the bed. I blushed and scrambled away from him, I was still groggy so my brain was functioning a lot slower than I would have liked. “Shut up, I’m tired. What time is it?” I asked. Draco shrugged “Around 10:45” he answered. My eyes popped open “Why didn’t you wake earlier!” I screeched as I jumped from the bed. Draco shrugged and flopped back onto the bed. I glared and ran into the washroom to take a shower. I only had an hour and a bit to get ready to go to the burrow.

I hopped in the shower and quickly washed my hair and my body before jumping out and quickly drying off. I wrapped a towel around myself and rushed into my closet it was already 11:15 and I still had to choose my outfit. I closed the door and made sure it was firmly locked before I dropped the towel and snapped on a bra and panties. I scanned my closet and chose to wear my blue zip up cropped bralet matched with a black leather skirt that stopped a few inches above my knees. Then for my shoes I chose some black wedges, I grabbed a locket that Harry had given me and placed it on my neck along with a couple bracelets for my wrists.

I walked out of the closet and quickly walked to my vanity. I put my usual eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner before putting some perfume on. Then I swiped a bit of gloss on my lips before grabbing my black leather fringe side bag and booking it down the stairs. I found Draco in the kitchen in only his boxers and disheveled blonde hair. I giggled when I saw he was practically dead on the table. Where did all that early energy go?

I looked at the clock and saw it was 11:50.

I grabbed a plate of eggs and sat next to Draco. When I finished my eggs I saw that it was 11:55, I quickly stood up and thanked the house elves. “Bye Draco, I hope you get off your lazy arse by the time I get home” I called as I walked towards the fireplace. I grabbed some floo powder and stepped into the fireplace. “The Burrow!” I called out in a loud and clear voice. Instantly I was consumed with the green flames and transported to the Weasley home.

When I landed I coughed a bit of ash from my mouth and instantly I heard my name being called. “Ella!” Hermione called and instantly I was engulfed in a hug from my best friend. “Hey Mione” I greeted. When she pulled away I was glad to see my curly haired friend with two boys standing behind her. “Harry! Ron!” I exclaimed as I engulfed each of them into a hug. “It’s great to see you Ella” Harry said as I was crushed in his warm embrace. I sighed and smiled I finally felt like I was at home. These people here were my family.

“Aviella! I knew I heard you in here!” Mrs. Weasley called as she gave me a hug. I laughed and hugged her back “It’s wonderful to see you again Mrs. Weasley” I greeted. She pulled away and looked me up and down “You are far too skinny! Come into the kitchen and let me make you something to eat.” She said ushering me to the kitchen. I smiled and shook my head politely “No it’s quite alright, I ate before I flooed here” I told her. Mrs. Weasley smiled and patted my cheek before going back into the kitchen. “Alright dear but if you’re hungry you know where to find me” she said. I nodded my head and turned back around to see my friends.

Hermione gave me scrutinizing gaze and just with one look I knew she knew I was hiding something. “Ella!” Ginny Weasley’s voice called as she sauntered into the room. I smiled “Hey Ginny, how are you?” I asked as I gave her a warm hug. Her bright brown eyes shined up at me “I’m well, how about you?” she asked. I smiled “I’ve been better” I said. Ginny smiled and squeezed me once more “If you need to talk I’m here” she murmured before vanishing up the stairs I smiled.

I turned back around to Harry, Ron and Hermione and gave each of them a smirk. “So… how has your summer been?” I asked. The three grinned at me before Harry grasped my hand and led me towards the room he was sharing with Ron. Hermione and Ron trailed behind us. Once we got there I flopped onto Harry’s bed and released a long sigh. “It’s been way too long” I muttered. Harry agreed with me and sat next to me. Hermione and Ron sat on Ron’s bed.

“I was made quidditch captain” Harry said. I grinned and hugged him “That’s brilliant! I knew you would, congratulations Harry! Fancy giving me back my chaser spot?” I teased. Harry laughed “I would if you were a Gryffindor, hopefully you’ve kept practicing this summer?” he asked. I rolled my eyes and playfully shoved him “Oh right sometimes I forget I'm a Slytherin and of course I have” I scoffed.

“Snape is the new DADA teacher we reckon” Ron said. I raised a brow “What? Then who’s the potions professor?” I asked. “Horace Slughorn, Dumbledore took me to convince him to be the potions professor again” Harry informed me. I nodded my head “Well that’s a big change” I breathed. Ron rolled his eyes “Oh come off it, Snape is your head of house and you’re bloody brilliant at potions” he said. I grinned “You’re right Ron I’ve got nothing to worry about, it’s just you guys who have to worry” I teased. They rolled their eyes at me “So what’s this important thing that’s got you down?” Hermione asked. I groaned and shoved my face in Harry’s chest.

“I don’t really want to say it” I muttered.

Harry wrapped his arms around me “Come on Ella, it can’t be that bad” he encouraged. I sighed “Just promise me you guys won’t hate me? Please? I need to know that nothing will change between us” I pleaded. They all widened there eyes at me “What exactly did you do?” Ron asked suspiciously eying me. I sighed and moved so I was sitting in between Harry’s legs. “It’s not what I did it’s what my parents did” I muttered. They all stared at me and waited for what I had to say, I pulled away from Harry and sat on the other side of the bed. I brought my knees to my chest and stared at the ground.

“I’mmarryingmalfoy” I whispered quickly. “What?” my friends asked in unison, I shook my head and felt the tears form in my eyes and a sob work it’s way towards my throat. Instantly Hermione came over and wrapped her arms around me. “Don’t cry, repeat what you said. We promise nothing will change between us” Hermione murmured softly. I wiped the tears from my face and held my head up “I said, I’m marrying Malfoy” I muttered, another sob breaking through. Hermione, Ron and Harry all froze and gave me a shocked look.

“Bloody hell!” Ron exclaimed.

“Oh my godric” Hermione murmured as she hugged me closer.

Harry didn’t say anything and just stared at me. The tears started to fall faster and I threw myself in Hermione’s arms as I sobbed. “My- parents- arranged- this- before- I- was- born” I wailed between sobs. Hermione was the first to snap out of it and she brushed my tears away. “Don’t cry Ella, we’re here for you. I promise” she murmured. Ron was the next to come over and awkwardly pat my back, he wasn’t very good with crying females. “I- don’t- want- to- marry- him” I cried. “Is there anyway out of it?” Hermione asked. I shook my head “No, they made an unbreakable vow” I whispered. All three of them sucked in a breath, yes it was that serious.

Harry stood up and stomped out of the room. I think that reaction hurt me the most, my eyes filled with more tears and Ron chased after his best mate while Hermione comforted me. “Ginny” Hermione said and I looked up to see said red head standing at the door. I buried my head in my knees as Hermione filled Ginny in on the situation. Ginny instantly began to comfort me as well and soon this attracted the attention of Mrs. Weasley. She came barreling up the stairs demanding to know what was going on. “What in Merlin’s name is- Oh Aviella dear what happened?” she asked, striding into the room.

When Molly Weasley hugged me I instantly felt a bit better. She was like a mother to me, I was able to tell her anything. But instead I let Hermione tell her as I welcomed her warm embrace. Mrs. Weasley pulled away from me and wiped my remaining tears. “There, there now don’t cry. Why don’t you come on down for a warm cup of tea?” she suggested. I nodded my head and the four of us walked down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Mrs. Weasley made us all some tea and I welcomed the warmth as it slipped down my parched throat. “Right dear well why don’t you start from the beginning alright?” she said kindly. I looked around and shook my head “Not without Harry and Ron” I whispered. Hermione looked at Ginny who nodded and stood up, she quickly darted out of the room and came back a moment later with an angry Harry and an indifferent Ron. Just as I was about to begin my story to cracks echoed about the kitchen.

“Hey mum!”

“Oh look George Ella’s here too!”

“Ella! Wait she’s crying…”

“What did we miss!?”

Ah the twins, just the two I wanted to see.

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