Being a pure-blood Heir meant your family came first. Always. This often manifested itself in your duties and responsibilities, which ranged from forming allies with other Heirs, to having a betrothal arranged behind your back. The letter from your parents had made your heart drop. It stated that you were betrothed to Daphne Greengrass, that you’d be married straight after graduation, and that the decision was final on both ends.

Your world came crashing down around you. This wasn't how you expected your seventh year to begin. You didn't want to marry out of duty—for wealth, power, and status—but you had no choice. Yours and Daphne's parents got special permission from Dumbledore, allowing you both leave for one day to meet and get to know one another.

You Flooed to Greengrass Manor. Stepping out of the fireplace and into the hallway, you came face to face with Daphne. She looked the epitome of a proper pure-blood Heir—poised and ladylike. Icy blonde hair fell perfectly past her shoulders and her sharp, observant blue eyes were focused on you. Dressed in finely tailored robes, a silver signet ring glinting on one of her slender fingers, Daphne was the picture of perfection.

Not a hair out of place. Her expression was impassive as she slowly took you in, in the manner that a predator would eye its prey. It sent a shiver down your spine. This was your wife-to-be? You'd heard of Daphne Greengrass, of course. Who hadn't?

Envied by most and feared by all, she was a force to be reckoned with. A typical Slytherin, but also so much more. In fact, the witch was too cunning and resourceful for her own good. The mystery that surrounded her, the icy demeanour she emanated, her flawless composure... it made you wonder what she'd be like as a fiancée.