Can you really change a Prophecy?

Cowardice

It was the middle of Summer, you and Draco were together most of it. Trying to get used to each other considering the upcoming circumstances. "Are you excited for your upcoming tasks?" Draco asked you, you were laying out in the sun trying to not think about it. "Totally," you turned over, closing your eyes. "I'm glad you start first, I don't think I could handle starting first." He continued, you rolled your eyes. "Not like he could see," you said to yourself. "Well I'm not excited, today is the last day I can be myself. Tomorrow I have to go through the stages. Then next summer it's your turn." You sat up, turning to look at the pale faced Draco. "After I go through this, I won't be the same. Mother told me, the way to get it breaks you down. Voldemort breaks us so he can control us. It gives us a new perspective in life. That's how he controls us." You felt numb after saying all of that. You weren't ready to give up, but becoming the best was uncontrollable. You had to become his second in command, and there was nothing you could really do about it. "I know," Draco whispered before turning to look at the view. It was pretty, but after you start your tasks, everything will be dark and grey. Which you felt suddenly okay with. "Are you ready?" Draco asked before grabbing your hand and pulled you up facing him. "Not really, but we should go and get ready for the big ball and dinner." You said, he gripped your hand tighter pulling you into a hug. "I'm not ready either, (Y/N)." He kissed the top of your head and let go. Turning to walk away, you sighed and walked with him. Dreading the upcoming events.
When you got up to your room there were two sets of clothes sitting on your bed, one was an all black suit for Draco, and another was a long black dress. You quickly took a shower and put on your clothes, doing your makeup and hair before Draco walked back in. "Hey (Y/N), can you help me with this tie?" He asked, you got up after finishing and walked over to him. "You look great," He said as you were fixing his tie. "Thanks," you handed him a necklace and he put it on you. You finished by putting earrings in. "I feel like we are getting married." You joked with Draco, he gave a small laugh. "We are getting married, just not to each other." "Yet." You said breathlessly, he nodded. You both sat on your bed, waiting for the call to come down, you had butterflies. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Draco asked you. "I have no choice," you said looking down at your hands. Draco sighed, "Maybe you're right." He said defeated. You both sat in silence for what seemed like forever. When your parents called you both down Draco grabbed your hand and put on his mask. Acting like a perfect gentlemen, he led you down the hallway and down the stairs. Before you got to the bottom you changed your attitude into a happy and excited one, not wanting to let your parents down. "Ah look at these beautiful young adults," Your mother said in a buzzing voice. Your father smiled, "You look stunning, (Y/N)." You smiled brightly at your father.
Lucius and Narcissa was waiting excitedly at the table with all the other death eaters that attended. Draco pulled out your seat, and then took a seat next to you. You looked around the table and noticed a few faces until one landed on an extremely unforgiving face. It was Peter Pettigrew. You silently scooted closer to Draco and looked down. "Now everyone, we must begin the meeting." A manic voice said, you looked up to spot the most wicked person in existence. Bellatrix Lestrange. You fixed your posture and looked attentive when she started to speak again. "Tonight is the feast for our brand new member, the lovely (Y/N). She will start the process tomorrow, she will become one of the most powerful deatheaters. Under my wing." You smiled as everyone, excluding Peter, looked at you. "I can't wait," You said in a loud tone. Making Bellatrix laugh uncontrollably and the rest of the patrons talk in excited whispers. Bellatrix said a few more things about Voldemort's return and about future meeting concerning the newest members having to be escorted out by Severus who couldn't attend tonight. When Bellatrix sat down, everyone talked. Most of them asking questions towards you and Draco. "When do you plan to start yours?" A man asked Draco. "Hopefully after (Y/N) is done, or even beforehand. I want to be able to e of use when the Dark Lord returns." He said proudly, you smiled at the man hoping he wouldn't ask you anything. You were so afraid that they would see through you, seeing who you really are and who you didn't want to be. Draco grabbed your hand again, holding it softly under the table. "When is the wedding?" A woman asked from across the table. Everyone stopped their conversations and looked at you both, Draco went stiff. You smiled, "We will wait on the Dark Lord to get here, we don't want to impose on his return. It will be short and proper. But somewhere late in our future," You said calmly. Everyone smiled, "That sounds like a good plan, maybe after we take over. You both can get married after we defeat hogwarts!" Bellatrix laughed loudly after she said that making Draco shiver. You smiled again and made conversation with the other death eaters. "You shall be a wise one, you are going to be training under Mrs. Lestrange." A man said, causing you to look over at Bellatrix, who was looking over the conversations. "I feel like she will offer me the best, especially for the position that is reserved for me." You proudly stated at the man. He gave a devilish grin and turned to the rest of the group. Just then food was being passed out by the servants, making your stomach rumble.
After the dinner, you and Draco conversed with the others till they left. Leaving you and him, with your parents and Bellatrix. "You shall be staying with me till August 15." Bellatrix said, your parents smiled at you. You and Draco went up to your room, he got undressed and put on his other clothes, while you quickly packed for your training. "(Y/N)?" Draco touched your shoulder, making you freeze. You turned to look at him, "I'll miss you," He said, making you smile. You both have been together for most of the summer, not leaving one's side. Now you will be gone for a month and a half. "I'll be back soon. Don't worry." You winked at him, making him smirk. Before he let you go he bent down and kissed you, making you blush.