What if Margaery Tyrell Was Fostered in The North With Ned Stark

Three Eyed Theorist Podcast: https://pod.link/6780952710 Darth Theorist:    / @darththeorist   Half Blood Theorist:    / @halfbloodtheorist   Discord:   / discord   YT:    / @threeeyedtheorist   Voice Acting & Narration: Steven Waters @bobablackfly602 Writers: Myself, @quadeong7453 , @lordinquisitordunn336, @cdsflash7420, & @Hockeygater Dunn's Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... A young Margaery walks into her father's office, where her father, Mace Tyrell, and her grandmother, Olenna, are waiting. Margaery, confused as to why she was summoned, sits facing her father and grandmother as they explain why they called her. Mace: My sweet girl, your grandmother and I were discussing some matters. We received a letter from Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. He proposes an alliance between our two houses. Margaery: I see. What does this have to do with me? Olenna: Margaery, you’ll be fostered at Winterfell. Margaery is shocked by this notion; she knew her family always had ambitions for her when she grew up, but she thought it was in King's Landing, not the North. Margaery regains her composure, remembering her grandmother’s lessons. Margaery: The North? Mace: I know it’s a lot to take in, my dear, but you’ll understand soon enough. Margaery: I’m not concerned, Father. I want to know why. Olenna: She has the right to know Mace. Dear, Lord Eddard proposes a marriage between you and his son Robb. In exchange, the Reach will send grain to the North to help them survive the winter, and this union will broker an alliance between both our houses. Margaery: In exchange for what? Mace: In exchange for this marriage and wheat, Lord Stark would provide ice blocks to the Reach as well. This is also to mend the wounds of the rebellion. Margaery doesn’t argue and nods her head in understanding. A month later, she is escorted by some Reach men and arrives at Winterfell, where Ned and Catelyn Stark greet her. Ned: Greetings, Margaery. I am Lord Eddard Stark. I know this arrangement must have come as a surprise to you, and I know how it feels to leave your home so abruptly, but we will make sure you feel welcome here. Margaery: Thank you, my Lord. I hope that I do not trouble you at all, nor my future husband. Ned: You don’t need to worry about marriage just yet, that won’t be for a while. My wife will show you around the castle and introduce you to our children. I, however, need to travel to deal with Northern matters. I apologize for this quick introduction. Margaery: I understand. Thank you for welcoming me into your home. Ned mounts his horse and departs along with some household guards. Catelyn shows her around the castle, from the godswood to the mess halls, and to her quarters. When she enters her room, she is surprised by how warm it is. At the end of the tour, Catelyn takes Margaery to the small sept that was built for Lady Stark when she first moved here. Catelyn: I had the same reaction when I first entered this castle. I don’t know why it is always warm. My husband says the castle may have been built over hot springs. Margaery: I see, that is amazing if it's true. Catelyn: My husband built this sept for my sake; he didn’t have to, but he did to make sure I feel at home here. Margaery: Lord Stark must really love you. Catelyn (sighing): When we were first wed, we knew nothing of each other. I was supposed to wed his brother, but… Margaery: The rebellion…? Catelyn: Yes, my dear. Everything changed when Aerys burned Ned's father and executed his brother. Margaery: I’m sorry, it must have pained you both to lose them. Catelyn: It did, but Ned showed his love towards me over the years. It was a rough start. Margaery: And why was that? Catelyn: A mistake my husband made almost broke me, but it didn’t, but it remains. Margaery: Oh... Catelyn: I’m sorry, it’s not going to be like that for you. I promise. Margaery: Okay, thank you, Lady Catelyn. Catelyn: It is my pleasure. Now I must attend to some matters around the castle, but feel free to roam around. Your lessons won’t start until tomorrow. Please enjoy your stay. “Enjoying the story? You can listen to these on the go. Search Darth Theorist or Three Eyed Theorist on your favourite podcast service. Links are in the description. Now, back to it.” #gameofthrones #gameofthroneswhatif #whatif