#para: ted

[themissmarymac]

giving up the gun || ted & mary

Mary had missed all of her classes one chilly September day. Somedays, it didn't seem worth her energy to sit around with the other students and learn the same things over and over.  She had been so tired lately and she couldn't handle classes today, so, she spent her day out by the black lake, watching the sky change in the slightest.

She was weaving together dandelions when she noticed someone coming towards her. She covered her face with her hands, hoping to avoid any sort of confrontation. When she was in fact confronted, though, she lifted her head. It was only Ted, thank heaven.

[dahliaheart]

Hear me out || Dahlia and Ted

Dahlia wiped at her face furiously as she stepped out of the entrance to the slytherin common to meet Ted. She took a deep breath and attempted to pull herself together. 'Emma was just upset and irrational' She told herself. 'Things like this don't bother you, remember Dahlia? Just keep working hard and you'll get everything you ever wanted. A little tiff means nothing.'Which brought her back to the present as she looked around for Ted while keeping her head held high and trying not to look like she'd spent the last few minutes crying like an overly-emotional child.

The least she could do was throw herself into her practice and -- She groaned, her voice was going to sound all scratchy and thick. Of course the one time she had an audience to practice in front of she ruins it by getting into an argument with Emma. She spotted Ted and made her way over. No matter, she'd do her best anyways and promise him a better show next time. She smiled brightly "Thanks for volunteering again to come listen." Dahlia said, clearing her throat a little before gesturing down the hall. "C'mon I know the all the best places to go." 

[dromeda-black-andy]

Consequences || Andromeda & Ted

It took Andromeda several moments of gasping for proper breath to gather her courage to try to move. She still didn't trust her legs, shaky as she was, and with tears streaming inexplicably down her face, she must have looked a mess. But she knew that no matter her mental state, no matter her guilt, she had to see if Ted was alright.

If Bellatrix had shown her the truth, he could be dying on the street.

Andy started to crawl, sliding on the tile floor, taking it small amounts at a time. Fumbling with the lock, forgetting that Bella- the one she had just tortured- had locked it. Not trusting her legs to support her if she reached for her own wand. Things were a blur, her head still swirling with its defenses being breached, and next thing she knew, she was half crawling, half falling down the stairs. 

She pushed the main door of the building open, yellow light flooding over a now-dark street, mist hovering in low clouds over the faint streetlamps. Andy started to drag herself, slowly, over the pavement. As if the world were utterly against her, it began to rain, a cold drizzle that made sight nearly impossible. 

Soaked, still trembling, unable to see anything but water, and tears still leaking in irregular trails, she tried call out. "Ted?" She said it as loud as she could, but it was hardly more than a whisper.

[dromeda-black-andy]

Glass Angel || Andromeda & Ted

Andromeda's footsteps were quick as she hurried down the street. It was the second time in about two weeks that she had met someone at the Leaky Cauldron, but she would be lying if she didn't say that she was looking forward even more to this meeting. Ted had been her best friend throughout her last three years at Hogwarts, despite Bellatrix's firm admonishments against mixing with muggleborns. Ted had been there for her when she had felt like no one else was - and that was something that stretched beyond family understanding.

She pushed open the door, the wood creaking softly beneath her hands. There had never been anything romantic in between Andy and Ted (except for that one time - but they never talked about that), but her heart was pounding with excitement. Now that she was out of the sufficating grip of her sisters and parents, there was free time stretching ahead of her. Free time she could spend with Ted if she wanted, without having to constantly look over her shoulder for Bellatrix.

[andromeda-black16-blog]

One Condition | Andromeda + Ted

If Andromeda was being honest, which she was, she would say that she was a bit nervous about her meeting with Ted today. When he had spoken his condition about giving her the essay, she couldn’t believe it. It wasn’t like he was asking her out or asking her to carry his children, but a Hufflepuff and a Slytherin hanging out together? A Muggleborn and a Pureblood hanging out together? Merlin, nobody could find out about it otherwise things would end up terribly! She bit her lip, nervously changing out of her school uniform and into regular clothing so she could go meet up with Ted. She couldn’t believe it. Five years and she was finally hanging out with him. A smile was brought to Andromeda’s face and she quickly changed it to a scowl, angry with her emotions. She didn’t like Ted. She liked Sebastian. She liked the Slytherin hottie. Honestly. Even if Ted was nice, and sweet, and funny, and just as sexy…

No! Andromeda! Honestly, she had to go shag somebody to get these thoughts out of her head or do something that would keep her from jumping Ted the moment she saw him. She wasn’t supposed to like him. She didn’t want to lose her family just because one boy made her feel good. No. That was a stupid reason. So, she’d go to the Quidditch Pitch and return the essay; she’d make up some excuse as to why she can’t stay and hang out with him and then go take a very cold shower. Or something. Maybe go for a swim at the Black Lake. No… That brought too many memories of her time with Lucius. Merlin, how could I have been such an idiot?! He had been a good kisser, yes, but that still didn’t give her the right to do it! She never should’ve invited him to the Black Lake in the first place. She should’ve seen it coming, considering he was trying to get her to shag him earlier. But no. Andromeda had always trusted people too easily.

The grounds of Hogwarts seemed to be completely empty when she stepped into the sunlight, which was a bit strange considering that on beautiful days like this the students of Hogwarts usually milled about outside. There was nobody outside and Andromeda got an uneasy feeling in her stomach, as if someone was watching her, but then brushed it off and headed toward the Quidditch Pitch. When she got there, she saw Ted sitting the Hufflepuff stands (of course) and she swiftly made her way over to him. Her feet were soundless as she climbed the steps to where he was and she sat down beside him, remaining quiet as she stared out over the empty Pitch. She couldn’t wait for Quidditch practice to start up again.