Tainted Blood (WATTY AWARDS 2012)

14. Graduation

The Great Hall was decorated with the colours of all four houses and the seventh years were stood in front of the top table and instead of the four tables being in the hall, there were seats for family… Cassi smiled as she fixed her blonde hair before making sure her hat was sat on her head properly. She glanced to her side where Sirius stood, a grin on his lips “Love you bro” she mumbled before slipping her hand into his and he nodded “I love you too, sis” he told her before turning to his other side “But you know I love you more” he grinned at Violet, the pair had gotten back together in their fifth year and had been the perfect couple ever since. Cassi smiled at her best friend and brother before looking to her other side where a dark haired male took her hand and kissed her lightly on the cheek “Can’t believe we’re leaving” he mumbled, his voice full of sadness. Cassi squeezed his hand lightly “We may be leaving Hogwarts, but we aren’t leaving each other Matt…” she said softly as she kissed his cheek with a smile. Matt had asked Cassi out on the first day of their third year and they had been perfect until the summer of their sixth year, where things got a bit rocky but they had sorted everything out and they were settled again.

They looked out at the crowd and smiled as they saw the familiar faces of their family… Blaise and Pansy Zabini had their son Kael beside them, he was five years old and the cutest boy Cassi had met since Scorpius. Gregory Goyle was sat with them as he looked up at the students, he could hardly believe that his son was graduating. Draco and Astoria were near the front with Scorpius and Estelle in between them who were grinning up at their older brother and sister. Behind them was the Weasleys and Potters, Ron and Hermione were sat with Rose and Hugo while Harry and Ginny sat with Albus and Lily. James was with the other students as he was now in second year and had been sorted into Gryffindor.

The ceremony was rather slow, Cassi had to force herself not to yawn but she smiled as her name was called long after Matt’s and she walked up to get her qualifications, Sirius went up after her and it was only after Violet received hers that it was all over and they could mingle with the guests. “Cassi!” Scorpius grinned as he ran over and wrapped his arms around his older sister “Hey kiddo” she said softly as she hugged him back before leaning down and picking her younger sister up after “Hey Estelle” she whispered as she placed a small kiss on her cheek. Astoria was the next to hug Cassi and she couldn’t help but grin “You look so beautiful” she mused as she pushed some hair off of her face. While all of this was going on, Hermione and Ron were talking to Sirius who looked a lot stronger, he grinned as he hugged Hugo and Rose, holding them close to him “You guys will love Hogwarts when you go” he whispered in their ears, he couldn’t believe that his younger brother and sister were starting Hogwarts after the summer… He was sure that Scorpius would be placed into Slytherin but he wasn’t 100% sure where Rose would be sorted.

A few hours later they were all back at Malfoy Manor, Cassi was dressed in a tight green mini-dress with black high heels. Her makeup was smoky with dark red lips; she looked so dark and evil yet innocent at the same time. “Cassi, can we talk?” Matt asked in a whisper as he walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist tightly. Cassi turned and smiled “Of course” she whispered softly as she took his hand and walked out onto the grounds of the mansion. Matt grinned as he looked around them before taking both her hands and looked into her eyes, his full of love and devotion. “Cassi, I know we had a rough patch last year but we got past that and we have been stronger since then… I love you more than anything and I can’t imagine my life without you. Please, will you do the honour of being my wife?” he asked as he pulled out a diamond and emerald engagement ring. Cassi couldn’t believe what was happening as she stared at the ring for a few minutes before nodding and letting out a squeal “Of course I will!” she grinned as she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly “I love you” she whispered as he placed the ring on her finger, kissing her hand lightly. The couple made their way back into the ballroom where they shared the news and there was a massive party, not only for them graduating but for the engagement of Cassi and Matt.

{Author’s Note}

So I shall end the story here :) What did you guys think? Sorry it wasn’t longer but I was running out of ideas to post and I didn’t want to drag the story on and make it boring… Look out for my other stories beginning to get updated again.

Astoriax