After few minutes she calmed down a little and her cheeks are red with shyness. As Andrew saw this, he said to her," Don't cry like that. Your make up is coming off ", she pinched his arm for that before tightening her grip and saying," you won't go back on your word right. You'll support me when I establish my own company and don't treat me like a tool right? ".
Andrew nodded and said," aha, I won't go back on my word. But I have few doubts. Why is your father rushing for this marriage? Is there something wrong? ", Daphne bit her lip and said," the blood curse flared in Astoria. He is afraid that this will impact me too, thinking even I won't get married. Word already spread among the purebloods and other countries. Many who wrote proposals to us sent withdraw letters. He already gave up on Astoria. He is afraid I won't be married. So he is trying to make the blood contract for my marriage as soon as possible ".
Andrew frowned, in the canon, despite knowing this, Draco Malfoy married Astoria right? But now, House Malfoy withdraw from their proposal. Interesting development. Another variable different from the canon is the daughter of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy named Catherine.
She is the twin of Draco. And he saw her in banquets too. A mini Narcissa if he has to describe her. A little cunning, mischievous and also spoiled. She is more of a spoiled brat than Draco.
Daphne calmed down completely after a few minutes and her face is completely red due to shyness.
[ Affection Meter has been established ]
[ +20 affection from Daphne Greengrass ]
[ Daphne Greengrass ]
[ Affection Level : 72 ]
[ Current Status : Seed of Love ]
Andrew took her around the garden showing multiple plants and occasionally talking to her about the future plans. All this time he is holding her hand. Her affection increased by another 5 points. When it jumped to 77, a prompt appeared.
[ Current Status : Seed Of Love -> Budding Love ]
They returned to the manor after Andrew applied few spells to clean himself. Florian Greengrass seemed relieved along with their mother while Astoria looked a little lonely. But she squeezed a smile at her sister nonethless. After their approval, they used a portkey to travel to Gringotts.
Blood contracts won't be made easily, they require witnesses too. A complete nuetral party and those who are experienced in doing this blood contracts. Goblins are perfect for that, after discussing all terms they drafted a contract on a parchment before spilling their blood on the contract.
Every member of family from both sides that are present here needs to do it. As they spilled the blood, the contract suddenly gave two copies before the real one floated in air and burst into flames. Immediately afterwards, everyone there felt a magic invading their bodies.
As said this is blood contract, their blood now contains this magic, if they breach the contract, the magic in the contract will curse them to lose their magic permanently. That's why blood contract is no joke. Once done, both sides needs to draft a withdraw contract again in blood to negate the first one.
Andrew smiled and winked at Daphne who shot him a glare. She didn't forget his ambition to build a coven of witches for himself. She will try her best to stop him. But she has no idea when she is near him, she will be almost powerless to resist his touch and words from now on.
Because the pheromones released from his body will amplify her feelings for him along with making her heed his words convincing her that he is right. After the contract, his father and future father-in-law are gone to discuss their business which are the properties and distribution along with the business and all.
So everybody else returned to the manor and has a chat. His mother and mother-in-law are having tea in the garden and discussing their own topics. Daphne, Andrew and Astoria are left alone, so Andrew decided to take them to a tour around the house.
Astoria looked very down. She seems to be in deep thoughts, Andrew noticed this and ruffled her hair while telling her," why the long face? You look like a cat who lost it's favourite toy ", Astoria just stared at him, her eyes almost brimming with tears she said," because I'm nothing but a burden. My father, he won't care about me. Although mother and sister often cares for me, I don't deserve their care. Because of me, Daphne is going to marry early. Because of me, father and mother are facing a crisis and headache. They spent a fortune searching for the cure. The only thing that my existence ever rewarded is a crisis that they want to bear even if it's painful ".
Astoria yelled," I never wanted a life like this. I just want to live happily. Why? Why me? I never even harmed anyone ", she shouted before really started crying. Daphne hugged her sister and shed tears too. Andrew embraced them both gently and said," I don't know if I can break your curse, but I'll try my best to cure you Astoria. If you think, you'll never be happy that's wrong, isn't there your parents who care for you without asking anything in return, a sister who stays with you even if you're in this condition and an annoying me who will tease you and try to make you happy. Are we not enough for you to live happily? Don't let this curse let you down. You're a brave girl to endure this pain until now. Bravely fight a few more years. I'll try to find ancure for you. And don't cry, like your sister when you cry your make up goes off and you'll look ugly ".
Astoria blushed while Daphne pinched his head glaring at him. She hugged her sister and took her away. Astoria turned to look at him and gave him a smile before dragged away by her sister.
[ +30 affection from Astoria Greengrass ]
[ Astoria Greengrass ]
[ Affection Level : 62 ]
[ Current Status : More than a friend, a crush ]