"Enough is Enough"
"Thanks so much for coming! It was great catching up with you again." Felicity repeated for what felt like the millionth time as a couple headed out the door. Her parents stood behind her proudly, apparently having completely forgotten about how she had disgraced them.
Blaise and his parents now made their way to the door and Blaise smiled at Felicity warmly, to which she replied with a shy wave.
"Thank you so much for coming," Felicity's mother said to them. "We'll be in contact."
Felicity's senses immediately came alive, wondering what on earth her parents would have to say to Blaise's parents. She looked at Blaise and saw the same worried look on his face that had just appeared on hers, but when he caught her eyes again he smiled reassuringly.
"Thank you for inviting us." Blaise's father said, and the next moment they were out the door and out of sight. Felicity remained with her parents to farewell the rest of the guests until they were all gone, when she then left to go to her room.
Blaise was truly a great guy and incredibly nice, but she had come to the conclusion that she liked Draco more. She didn't quite know why, but she was sure it was the truth as every spare minute she found herself thinking of him.
Besides, he'd come to visit her at Beauxbatons of all places!
With Angel...
Felicity looked over at where Angel was sitting on her pillow, curled up and fast asleep. Every time she saw the beautiful white cat she thought of Draco and his blond hair. He was amazing. And she was going to marry him!
Letting out a laugh, Felicity sat down on the edge of her bed and smiled, shaking her head lightly. They had been so convinced that they would get out of it at first, but now she was glad they had changed their minds!
Her smile faded from her face and she bit her lip, wondering how she would be able to explain things to Blaise. At least he was very understanding and a true friend to her. Hopefully he wouldn't get too upset, although she knew it was inevitable that he would be a bit sad.
"Felicity," her mother called and she quickly stood up, moving over to her door. "I'd like to speak to you for a moment."
She made her way down to where her mother was waiting and raised her eyebrows curiously, standing patiently.
"Darling, you remember the Zabini's? The lovely family which you invited?" her mother asked and she nodded slowly. She was worried about her mothers sudden fascination with Blaise's family but was at least glad she had something to take her mind off her dislike of Draco.
"What about them?" Felicity asked.
"Well I spoke to your father during the party and we've come to an agreement. Seeing as that Malfoy boy was such a terrible influence on you we don't want you marrying him any more." Felicity's mouth fell open in shock. "However we have decided that Blaise Zabini will be a much better suitor and his parents also believe this. Therefore you will both be married in the Christmas holidays."
Felicity could hear her heart beating in her ears and it seemed to drown out every other noise in the world. She was going to marry Blaise? But she had just figured out she loved Draco more! This couldn't be happening, it wasn't fair!
"I refuse." she said.
"I'm afraid you have no choice in the matter. We have already set a date and begun preparations." her mother said with a small shrug.
"You can't." Felicity choked out, tears blurring her vision. "I love Draco."
"Darling, your father and I found out that the baby belonged to this boy, Blaise." her mother said gently.
"So why can't I be with Draco? I love him! You can't do this to me and I won't allow you to!" Felicity screamed, squeezing her eyes shut tight and trying to stop the tears.
"Your father and I did not take away your baby," her mother said quietly, glancing around nervously. "We only rewound the process and took away what made it speed up. It's possible it may still be faster than normal but we are willing to bring the wedding forward if that is the case."
Felicity felt as though she were about to explode. She had already had to face having her baby taken away with her... but to now know it was still there, just growing at a slower pace?
"I hate you. Both of you." Felicity whispered before running from the room to the fireplace, desperately clutching at the floo powder and stepping in, throwing the powder and shouting, 'MALFOY MANOR!'
Once Pansy had caught wind of the party Draco's family was hosting she had immediately told Flint she couldn't go to his and ordered her parents to take her to Draco's. That was why Draco was now being forced to dance with her while an extremely slow song played and she constantly batted her eyelids at him.
"I think you've got something in your eye." he said dryly.
"That's so sweet!" Pansy exclaimed, apparently thinking he was hinting at her eyes sparkling.
The song finally ended and Draco claimed he was going to get a drink, but rather than going over to the drinks table he escaped out the door and started making his way to his room. He would barricade himself in there and promise never to come out again until Pansy was dead.
On his way there, he heard a noise at his fireplace and frowned. Perhaps a guest had turned up late and in that case he didn't want to be spotted, so he made his legs carry him faster and was at the staircase when he heard the sobs. He slowly turned around and watched the doorway, his heart thudding in his chest.
Then she appeared, wiping her sleeve across her eyes and looking around to try and work out which direction to take. Her eyes flitted up to him and they stared silently for a few moments before suddenly she burst out crying and crumpled to the floor.
Instantly he was by her side, arms around her protectively and holding her against him to help her know that everything was alright. He murmured soothing words and kissed her forehead, stroking her hair. But her distress did not fade and Draco's worry grew and grew.
"Felicity," Draco said urgently but quietly. "What happened?"
For quite a while Felicity couldn't bring herself to speak, and it was only when she had been sitting against Draco's chest calmly for a few minutes when she took a deep breath and began wondering how to word it.
"My mother and father found out it's Blaise's child." she said first.
"So what's the problem?" Draco asked gently.
"They- they never got rid of it! They just slowed it down and rewound it... but it's still there! And now they want me to marry Blaise because it's his child and I don't want to marry him! I want to marry you Draco, but they won't let me and I just don't know what to do!"
Felicity turned her head into Draco's shoulder as another wave of tears came over her, but after a few moments she sat back and wiped her eyes on her sleeve again. Draco had stiffened and she was suddenly worried again. What if he reacted in a similar way to when he had first found out she was pregnant?
"So our wedding is off, then?" he asked quietly.
"That's what she said." Felicity confirmed.
Draco nodded silently before sighing and standing up, pulling Felicity up as well. They stared at each other blankly then, different thoughts tumbling around in each of their minds.
"It's for the best." Draco finally said. Felicity's heart gave an almighty leap and she found herself clinging to his shirt, eyes wide.
"What do you mean? You can't mean that!"
"Think about it Felicity," Draco murmured. "Ever since we first got together things have gone wrong. Maybe things will start going right again now."
Felicity didn't know what to say so she pulled him close again, burying her head in his shoulder and refusing to let go. He could be such an idiot but she loved him anyway. Surely she would be able to convince him to fight for them to be together?
"You should go before my father finds us." Draco said after a while. Felicity managed to slowly detach herself from him and didn't look at him again, instead just turning and heading back to the fireplace.
"I'll write." she mumbled as she grabbed a handful of floo powder.
"You can't fight it this time, Felicity." Draco said quietly. Felicity paused, her hand held in the air with the floo powder as she thought over his words.
"I guess you just don't love me as much as I love you." she shrugged sadly.
"I just know when enough is enough." Draco folded his arms.
Felicity lowered her arm, some of the floo powder slipping through her fingers. She stared at the floor and seriously considered his words. Was enough enough, now?
"In that case I won't write. I hope we can still be friends, but I suppose if you're not going to fight for this then my only option is to focus on loving Blaise. That won't be very hard."
Quickly throwing up the floo powder, Felicity said 'Blair Manor' and vanished from Draco's view.
He cursed himself under his breath, ran a hand through his hair and left the room.
He could be such an idiot.