Heaven in Hiding [H.P.] ✓

Snow white

Juniper opens her arms for Narcissa as she enters her dressing room, smiling at the girl. "I'm so happy to see you, Cissa. How are you?" The girl smiles back, her grey eyes glowing at her. "I am doing well. It's a bit lonely with Bellatrix having moved out.. but I am coping." "Speaking of her.. Where's Bella?" "She won't come." Narcissa's mood had rapidly dropped, making worry fill the blonde witches heart and mind. "What happened?" "She's losing it. I went to visit her once.. And she was in the living room, laying on the ground, completely motionless. Rodolphus said, she had to kill someone.. And He seems to have a particular favour for making her stay longer than others.. She only snapped out of it when I mentioned you.. even if just for a moment. She's going mad, Juni... She's not our Bella anymore. She's breaking.. and breaking further. I am scared of what will take shape once He glues her back together." Juniper bites her lip hard. She knew exactly what that monster was doing.. And it was burning her heart. "Bella asked me to do her a favour, Juni.. I don't quite understand the extend of this whole thing.. but she told me to make sure you drink this.." Narcissa holds up a potion vial. "I'm not sure what it is even.. but.." "I know.", Juniper simply whispers.
It was a potion that would make her forget their love. She would remember only the most important bits of the time they were simply firends. But all else.. Would be lost. "Give me a second. Quickly the witch disappears into the bathroom where she empties out another vial before pulling a long strand of her precious memories from her temple, sealing them away in the vial, labeling it with the date of the years it contained, before reemerging and taking the potion from Narcissas hands. "What did you do?" "I.. just had to gather myself for a second before this.", Juniper breathes before downing the potion, her memories fading from her mind. "What did it do?" "Oh.. I can't seem to tell you.. I don't remember..", Juniper says, a smile spreading across her face. "But I can tell you how nervous I am.. Thank you for being my maid of honour." "I'm glad to be. Who is man of honour again?" "It's one of Atlas's friends. His oldest one, to be exact. Their families were always close, so they grew up together. His name is Lachlan Flint. He was in Slytherin as well.. But he is three years older than us.", Juniper explains. "You seem happy to marry Pucey." "What can I say, Cissa.. He is rather charming.", she chuckles. The witch grins. "I'm happy for you.. Now.. Are you ready?" Juniper nods. "I am." "Wonderful. Because I am here to walk you down the isle.. little Frost. Your dad let me have the honours.", Lucius says, stepping into the room and to them, taking in her appearance. "You look beautiful, sister dearest. And you as well, of course." He kisses Narcissas hand, graced by a gorgeous engagement ring he had put on her, leaving the witch blushing. "You're too much, Lucius.", she chuckles. "I'll see you down there then."

"Let's go, little Frost." She smiles. "Yes. Let's go."

The ceremony was rather boring, however, Atlas holding her hand and them occasionally sneaking glances at one another was more than enough to help her bridge the time until they finally were to say their vows, which they had rehearsed hundreds of times, and exchange their rings. She beams as he gently places the golden, enchanted ring on her finger for it to stay there.
They barely even hear the words past that as he gently cups her face, tilting back her head, before he leans in and kisses her. They share a wide smile as they part but only for mere moments as Juniper, pulling him back down by his tie, kisses him again and again, making him laugh. Wrapping his arms around her middle he lifts her off her feet, carrying her down the steps and past the smiling, happy guests.

The wedding party following was extravagant, as a pureblood wedding had to be. But this one was a bit different than most.. because both bride and groom were actually happy.