The Hidden One

engagement articles

Hi! This chapter is a little different because it's not just Rose. I'll probably throw these in every once in a while just so you guys can see how everyone is doing and can know where we are in the book. Thanks!

Sirius and Marlene were mad. They were obviously worried too, but mad was their main emotion. Their eldest daughter was tortured and kidnapped right in front of them, and now she's being forced into a marriage. They also knew the prophecy, and knew that they might be fighting a losing battle.

"We can't just waltz up to Malfoy Manor," Remus sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time. The Order was once again discussing how to save Rose, and the conversations just seemed to go in circles.

"And why not?" Sirius asked, anger lacing his tone.

"Because they have too many enchantments. You read the article. Skeeter talked about how hard it was to get into the house," Remus said. Sirius snarled and ripped the Daily Prophet off the table to read again.

Surprising news! Mr. Draco Malfoy (17) and Miss. Briar Rose Black (16) are soon to be married! The relationship comes as a surprise to all, especially since Miss. Black was previously in a relationship with Mr. Harry Potter. However, when asked about Mr. Potter, Miss. Black said that she didn't even know who that was.

Mr. Malfoy asked the big question on August 2nd, and we here at the Daily Prophet were the first to know! However, it wasn't easy getting into the Malfoy manor where the newly engaged couple is residing. My photographer and I were checked over multiple times, and we had guards with us the whole time we were in the house. We also had to bypass several enchantments just to enter the gate. All of this is, of course, due to the recent coming back of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, according to Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy.

However, all of the enchantments were worth it when we got to see the happy couple. They both agreed that there was no one moment where they knew they were in love; it just kind of happened. It was obvious to everyone there how happy they were to be engaged. The ring is a family heirloom, having been passed down for generations. The last person to wear the ring was Mrs. Walburga Black, the grandmother of Miss. Briar Rose Black.

Furthermore, Mr. Lucius Malfoy informed us that the young couple is hoping for a child within the year. As our readers will know, Miss. Black has a prophecy about her that allows her the ability to heal herself and others. Mr. Malfoy said that the hope is that the trait is passed on to future generations.

While the couple was unable to tell us any details about a wedding, Mrs. Malfoy told us in a separate interview that the couple was hoping to get married in the summer of next year. She didn't tell us a reason for this, but we assume it's for the aesthetic.

We sure are excited for this young couple, and we wish them the best!

"He's forcing my baby into a marriage. And did you see what Rose said about Harry? They're ruining her," Sirius said once he had finished reading the article.

"Sirius, what can we do? We don't have any way to get into the Mansion or get information," James said.

"We have Kreacher," Marlene said, her voice soft.