I didn't have the confidence to examine Malfoy, but instead, he harshly gripped my upper arm, forcefully being brought closer to him. Our noses were only inches away from making contact. He was not amused, surprised, or heartbroken; rather his eyes told another story I could not figure out. 

"Medea, what do you think of yourself?" He spoke; his gaze meeting mine. "I have nothing for you whatsoever, I don't love you either," he spoke confidently. "This marriage itself is a deal for me."

I wanted to confront Draco, but I contained myself. His actions and his words weren't syncing.

Those words circled in my head, but they never reached my tongue.

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"You can't serious, you've only been seeing Draco for roughly a month and now you're getting married!" A furious Serena spoke. I had just broken the news to her, telling her how in less than a week, I was going to get married. 

"You either, support me or don't speak!" I responded, I know I was being rough; but she didn't know I wasn't marrying for love, I was marrying for murder. For revenge. So, she'd think I was crazily in love to make this decision. 

"You are like my sister to me, and I want the best for you!" Exclaimed Serena in a lower tone and she took a few steps, bringing herself closer. "Don't you want to re-think this decision, are you sure you're ready?"

"Yes, I know I'm ready." I confidently replied.

"If she's ready, then let her do it." Tom interfered. Serena looked blizzard, her lips parting apart. 

"How could you support her!"

"We are older, we know better." 

"Oh come on! even a child would tell you, you can't just get married this early!" Serena argued, but Tom did not dare respond nor did he argue back.

"Serena, are you with me or not?" I asked for once and for all, I understood and would be sympathetic if she refused, I mean to say hypothetically I married for love; it would be very early.

She sighed, and let her anger cool down.

"Okay.."

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I faced the bride in the mirror, as I slipped on the silky white gloves; finishing my outfit. I was ready, all ready. I was emotionless, but as I stared at myself for what felt like minutes. Tears began to well up in my eyes. Was I ready? Was I ready to commit myself? I had never imagined myself to be in this position ever. I wasn't ready to leave Tom and Serena, but I knew eventually I'd come back. 

I was in my room, this wasn't some normal wedding where there would be a venue or a ceremony. There was no need for that. Tom entered the room, silently and glared at me for a few seconds.

"You look exquisite, but there is one thing left," he spoke and confused I fixated my eyes on him. He leaned towards me and placed light but shiny pairs of earrings.

"Is this a gift?"

"No, rather it is something for your benefit" he replied. "Press on any of the earrings for around three seconds and.." he revealed that he was wearing a ring similar to the design the earrings had. "We'll be able to talk, and only I and you will be able to hear other, anytime. Use it when you're alone..or feel unsafe" he finished. 

I thanked him and stood up. Even though, I had ought that my outfit was complete; I had lied. I still had to wear my veil. 

"Are you ready for this, I mean for this marriage?" asked Tom, as my hand was gripped into a fist with the small part of the veil inside.

"Yeah, I mean there is no turning back now Tom," I spoke. "I've waited for this for long enough. I swear to myself, I will kill each and everyone one of them recklessly!" I spoke with passion running in my voice.

"They've lived freely, with no justice, and have fed money to the witnesses, I don't know their motives and why they murdered my parents, but surely I will uncover the mystery." tears had welled up in my eyes, every one of them was destined to die brutally by my naked hands.

I was about to speak and continue until I found myself shaken to the core.

"So this is what you've been up to..." vocalized Serena, and I could not find words to respond with. Serena was naive and young, she wasn't aware of our plan, and nor were we going to expose it, but I guess not. 

"It all makes sense now, why you are in such a rush to get married..." she continued, my suspiciousness had been confirmed she knew everything and had heard us.

"It's for me, and my parents. All I want is to put their souls in peace, to give them the justice they deserve, Serena." 

"I would have supported you, either way, you know?"

"I'm sorry.." I found my eyes fixed on the brown wooden floor. 

Her hands reached my shoulders, and she pulled me into a soft hug, my lips curled into a wide smile. She softly took the veil and fixed it on my head.

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(I'm sorry I hate adding pictures myself, but this is just for better visualization) 

He had just signed them. It was my turn to sign the marriage certificate, beside Draco stood one of his friends, I wasn't sure, rather I was predicting myself. Beside me was Serena. 

In reality, even though it seemed like I was in a hurry to get over this; I was starting to overthink now. I had realized the fulfillment of marriage, was I really ready?

Is there an alternative way?

No, no turning back now. 

I was so alarmed and petrified, that my hand had started to shake violently. So much so, that I didn't have the strength to pick up the quill that was soaked in ink. "Breathe" Serena whispered and handed me the quill. 

I took a noticeable breath, as I quickly placed the quill back into its original place. Serena was beside me, with her arm grasped around mine. The man looked at the signature and the other necessary forms and declared.

"You both are officially husband and wife."

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"Don't forget to letter me alright?"

"There's no need for that, Serena you can come over anytime."

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I took my first step, inside his place. Being surrounded by his parents. They both introduced themselves but my eyes were strictly glued to one person standing in front of me. Lucius Malfoy.

He wasn't aware of who he had just welcomed, the person that would make his life a living hell. In the coming months, he would have to watch his companions be killed, and lastly him.

"Have your parents not come with you?" asked Narcissa.

"Mum-"

"They're dead. They were killed." I spoke emotionlessly, and straight forward. I didn't like pity, I was fine. I need 'oh I'm sorry'   and didn't want people to constantly question how they died so I might as well just give a short and a simple answer to how they died as well.

"Were they at least put in Azkaban?"

"No, the killers remain free to this day"

There was silence for a couple of moments.

"One day every one of the killers will get what they deserve, my prayers are with you," answered Lucius.

I wanted to laugh.

I seriously wanted to laugh.

He had just wished death upon himself.

"Yes, they will" I vocalized looking directly into his eyes, without fear. 

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Lucius and Narcissa had only come for a visit and had quickly left. I had snatched the veil off me, taken off the pounds of makeup that was powered on my face, slipped off the gloves that now rested neatly beside the sink, and was in the process of attempting to get out of the heavy dress.

There was a long zip behind me, and to try to zip it off on my own was impossible and excruciating. However, I kept trying and failing, trying and failing until I sensed another hand on me. 

"I'm only trying to help you."  I felt his cold hand on my back, as he slowly brought down the zipper.

"Whatever, I didn't need your help anyway" I scoffed. 

"You clearly were struggling"

"No, I wasn't, get out of the bathroom now"

I had finished changing and spotted Draco holding a thin soft blue blanket with a white pillow. "I'll just erm..sleep in one of the guest rooms.." he stated and was about to exit. I felt unpleasant, I couldn't just kick him out of his room.

"No it's fine, I'll sleep somewhere else." I protested but it didn't seem like he cared.

"No don't-"

We debated for a few minutes until we both came to a conclusion to just share the bed.