andromeda black

mxrsmordre rp || twenty-six || pure blood || curse breaker

[tedtnx]

Ted's smile slightly grew as his gaze remained on Dromeda, sometimes when it was just the two of them he couldn't help but notice how perfectly her hair fell around her face. He could feel his cheeks start to warm up as he looked into her eyes for too long, so he looked away for a moment, busying his hues with the book titles just beyond where she stood. "Ah quite liked gettin' away from my dad.... missed my mam though. Guess ah was always quite torn, but it felt like belonging, especially in Gryffindor...." He stopped himself from going further.... why did he find it so damn easy to open up to Dromeda all the time? He wasn't really the sort of bloke who just spoke his mind. In fact, on more than one occasion his mother had gotten annoyed at how much he kept back. Coming back to the moment at her question, Ted nodded. "Ahh yeah, big brute.... big twat." Ted's smile faltered somewhat and a glint of annoyance flashed in his eyes. "He's a knob. Usually the guys are alright... but he's been making tweets about the fight all day..." He paused and handed her his phone, which had screen shots of the guy talking about how the fight would be over in minutes, if not seconds. "Suppose ah could hex the prick but that would be cheatin'"

[andromedas-curse]

Andromeda couldn't help but laugh. She clasped her hand over her mouth to stifle the sound. They weren't supposed to be welcoming attention to themselves. She had known him for years and his accent and terminology still pushed her into a fit of giggles. "A knob? Oh Teddy... you didn't transfigure him, did you? I think that would qualify as cheating!" she gasped at his admission. "Yes, hexing would also be cheating. You couldn't do that. You're too good to resort to magical means." She had seen quite a few of his fights, always fascinated not necessarily by the fight itself but more so the crowd that seemed excited to see such physical violence. The violence she was used to always was dealt with magic. It could be done at a distance with a simple utterance and wand flourish without the caster being tainted with proof of the deed. Here... there was a requirement to be in the other person's space, no doubt who cast the hardest hit. "Speaking of your mam... are you sure that I won't be taking up time? I love spending time with her but I don't want to interfere with her bonding time with you. You and I see each other plenty..."

[tedtnx]

Ted couldn't help but smile, he hadn't been able to really speak before he was being pulled into a book shop. The grin on his face reached his brown hues as they came to a stop. Ted was always glad to get a hug from Dromeda, though he always worried, not for himself, but for her. He quietly wondered sometimes if it was selfish of him to be friends with her, when he knew what the Blacks were like. Honestly, he found the whole thing sort of daft and sort of archaic. It was funny because Ted had spent his entire childhood hiding from his father all that he could do, because Edward Tonks did not approve. And yet Dromeda was on the other side of that. "Ah know, it sorta makes you wish you could go back, doesn't it?" He smiled again as his eye caught sight of a group of Gryffindors run by outside. "Brilliant times."

[andromedas-curse]

Andromeda turned her gaze back to the man in front of her. She was putting him in danger just by talking to him, but she couldn't help herself. Even before she realized her feelings, she felt drawn to him as if there was a constant accio charm cast. His life was fascinating to her, and part of her wished she could bring herself to leave everything behind to hide away in the Muggle world. Of course, that was not in the plans. It couldn't be. It was too selfish a thought and it wouldn't be fair to him, her sisters, and her family. Meda felt it would be best to continue living in the in-between.

"Sometimes... although it wasn't exactly a simpler time back then. It was just complex in a different way," she explained. Andromeda tried to keep a bright disposition as much as possible. It was a coping mechanism in order to block out any of the negative emotions that came out of her childhood experiences. But of all people, she was the most herself with Ted. If anyone could tell if she was putting on a facade versus being truly happy, it would be him. "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be prepping for a big fight or something?"

[siriusbx]

It often amazed Sirius that a couple like Cygnus and Druella could have created a daughter as decent as his cousin. Sometimes he could have sworn they must have found her somewhere and just decided to raise her, because Meda was nothing like the others. It had meant alot to him when he left home, because he didn't have to feel truly alone. Obviously, he would never say that, but he was pretty sure she was smart enough to know. "Have I ever told you that your my favourite cousin?" Sirius asked with a grin etching across his face. "Oh, oooh, did you make those pumpkin pasties again?" He asked as he stepped inside. " Because I tried to make them.... nearly burnt my kitchen down..."

[andromedas-curse]

Andromeda rolled her eyes as she welcomed him into her abode. It was her own sacred sanctum, a reminder that she did have freedom away from the Blacks even if it was limited. Given how much she loved her family, she couldn't bring herself to shun Sirius like everyone else. They shared similar views; however, she had been more tactful and secretive in her opinions due to wanting to protect her sisters.

"Sirius! You know you shouldn't bother trying to make those. I made some and packed an extra box for you to take home. There are some things you should just leave to me," she teased him. "And yes you have but you know that it makes me float every time you remind me. Now come on in. I want to hear all about your hang out with Marlene."

[black-heiress]

Bellatrix chuckled, pleased to see that Andromeda at least looked happy to see her. She couldn't truthfully deny that she had been concerned the opposite would be true when she had first spotted her sister in Diagon Alley. Rumours had caught her ears of the middle Black daughter not always keeping the best company, and if she had been planning to meet with such people today... well, Bellatrix's presence would likely have been the last thing Andromeda would have wanted.

"You say that as if it's not a family trait."

[andromedas-curse]

"Aw, Bella. I only jest. It's good to see you," Andromeda said, hugging her sister. Their relationship was a strange one. It was clear that they loved each other dearly; however, their values started to vary drastically during their years together at Hogwarts. Still, Meda was trying to make space in her life for the people she cared about who were on opposite sides of the war. As the years wore on, the balance became much more strained. "What are you doing out at Flourish and Blotts? Enjoying the excitement in the air? All the new students... can you believe that we were once that small?"

[siriusbx]

It was never lost on Sirius that he was lucky to have Meda. Although he bad mouthed them alot, family still meant alot to him. If he could just walk into Regulus's life again he would. If he could talk to his other two cousins he would. He probably wouldn't however look at his mother and father again if he didn't have to. But the only blood connection he had was Meda, over the years their connection felt closer to brother and sister than cousins.

Knocking on her door, as soon as it started to swing open Sirius spoke, "Alright let me in I'm hungry" @andromedas-curse

[andromedas-curse]

"You're here!" she greeted as she opened the door wide open. Andromeda always loved her family dinners with Sirius. They were a stark contrast from the family dinners that they experienced growing up, but she was still determined to keep the tradition alive. It was often the only time that she would ever get to see her cousin, especially after he was labelled a blood traitor by the rest of her relatives. Sirius made her both proud and ashamed, not on purpose of course. Meda wished she could have been as brave as him. "Come in, come in! I made your favorites. And dessert. And plenty of leftovers for you to take home."

[tedtnx]

Ted was never sure if he should talk Dromeda just out in the open, but he couldn't always help himself. He was always just so excited to see her. Yes, he had just seen her the previous evening, and there was probably a reason why he had a sudden rush of excitement every single time, but he wasn't going to get into that. "just me." He said with a smile, chewing her his lower lip. Ted briefly looked over his shoulder. "Are you on your own?"

[andromedas-curse]

Andromeda instantly lit up as soon as she saw that it was Ted. It was hard to keep herself from hugging him in a public setting. Even if it was just as friends, she knew of the terrible things that her family was capable of. Her being best friends with a Muggle would not be tolerated even if she was graduated and no longer reliant on her family's fortune. She looked around and pulled him further into the bookstore to hide amongst the shelves that no one bothered visiting. "There... much better," she said, finally greeting him with a hug. "I'm just out by myself. You know how nostalgic I get for back-to-Hogwarts shopping."

[andromedas-curse]

Andromeda always loved this time of year. All of the wizarding families flitted in and out of shops, collecting all of the necessities for the start of school. She could remember the feeling of excitement, getting to be out in Diagon Alley which was a welcome warmth from the chill of the Black family manor. She stood in Flourish and Blotts, which was busier than ever. She had no true reason to be there. Sure, Meda could use yet another book on charm crafting or the history of curse breaking, but for the most part, she was there to enjoy the people watching. She turned and jumped slightly, not expecting someone right there behind her. Meda chuckled as she calmed down. "You are a sneaky one, aren't you?" she greeted with a wide grin.