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Heathens (1970)

It was an unseasonably cold morning in Romania on the day of the Quidditch World Cup Final, Scotland was to go up against France in what would be the most memorable contest of the decade. The three Black sisters were wrapped firmly in black wool coats as they walked the gravel path toward the stadium. They were trailed by Rodolphus, Lucius and Cygnus, who were talking spiritedly about who they thought would win, and by how much.

The energy surrounding the stadium was electric as wizards and witches from all corners of the earth made their pilgrimage to watch the highly-anticipated final. The three sisters stopped occasionally to purchase merchandise for their team. Narcissa purchased a figurine of the Scottish Keeper, Orion Wood, which caused Lucius to roll his eyes at her childishness. Bellatrix, on the other hand, purchased a medallion with the French team's insignia. She placed it around her neck before buying Rodolphus a French team scarf to wear.

Noticing that her sister wasn't quite taking part in the festivities, Narcissa pulled Andromeda aside. "Andi, are you okay, you seem distracted." Her voice was like a whisper, she didn't want to draw the attention of the other members of their group in case something really was wrong.

Andromeda gave a small uncertain laugh. "Oh Cissa, I'm alright, I'm just taking it all in. It's quite the event, don't you agree?" She gestured out towards the stadium and the surrounding grounds.

Narcissa nodded, not entirely convinced, but she decided to drop the subject. Andi had become quieter and more secretive in the year since she finished at Hogwarts. She hadn't married like Bella had, which made Narcissa curious as to what she did in all her time. "Perhaps she's focusing on her training to become a healer at St. Mungos." Narcissa reasoned with herself.

Andromeda quickly re-joined the group, not wishing for Narcissa to pry further. She couldn't help but continue to take in her surroundings, keeping an eye out for the familiar face she wished to see.

The small group made their way into the stadium, climbing the stairs to the Black Family box. Bellatrix stood facing the grounds, a smirk on her lips. "Well done Father, we have the best seats in the stadium, even better than the Minister's box!" Her face reminded Cygnus of childlike glee.

"That blood-traitor, squib-sympathising Jenkins could never do better than our ancient, respected family." Cygnus replied, joining his eldest at the front of the box. Andromeda hovered near the entrance to the box, her eyes scanning the witches and wizards hurrying past to their own seats. Finally, she spotted the fair-haired boy she'd been looking for. Excusing herself quietly, she hastened to catch his attention. "Ted!" she called out, waving a hand in the air.

Ted turned to see where his name had been called from and upon seeing Andromeda his face broke out into a giant grin. The pair embraced, having not seen one another for just over a week. Andromeda inhaled his scent, her heart beating faster than she thought possible. Just as the pair were about to kiss, they heard the voice of Narcissa. "Well who do we have here?" A genuine smile adorned her lips.

Andromeda turned white with fear, believing that Narcissa's question was a taunt. Surely Narcissa would remember Ted from Hogwarts and Andromeda would be hexed for speaking to someone her family would refer to as a 'mudblood'. Noticing that Narcissa's smile and question was genuine, it seemed like Narcissa actually had no clue who Ted really was.

"I'm T-" Ted began, before Andromeda elbowed him sharply in the ribs. "This is Edward," she began, "He's a healer at St. Mungos too." This seemed to placate Narcissa, as Lucius and Rodolphus came to stand behind Narcissa, neither of them seeming to remember Ted either.

"Will you be joining us?" Lucius asked in his trademark drawl. "I doubt you'd find better seats elsewhere." He added. Ted, ever the optimist, nodded. "Absolutely, I would like to know more about Andromeda's family."

Andromeda could have kicked him. "They aren't like me. They won't like you, not if you tell them who you are and where you're from!" She hissed under her breath. "Just think before you answer any of their questions."

"They're not going to ask me any questions, we'll be too busy watching the game." Ted answered naively. Andromeda rolled her eyes. "They'll ask you who you know, and what your connections are, and you better be prepared for it." She assured him, before leading him into the box.

He was sat between Bellatrix and Andromeda. If he didn't know Andromeda so well, he could have mistaken them for twins. Bellatrix regarded Ted with playful interest, her eyes darting between the newcomer and her sister, weighing her options.

"Edward, was it?" She probed. "Edward who?" she asked the question that the others were afraid to ask. "Edward Tonks." He replied, confidently.

Bellatrix's eyes quickly scanned Andromeda's face. "That's not a muggle name, is it?" Her voice was practically a growl and she sat up straighter, attempting to look more imposing.

"Uh no, it's actually an old American wizarding name, but my family has lived on the Isle of Wight for the past 150 years." Ted thought on his feet, making his story up as he went along. Andromeda was right, Bellatrix of all people would want to know exactly who Ted was.

"Hm. I'm not familiar with Americans." Bellatrix sneered. Andromeda was thankful for this response. Bellatrix could dislike Ted for his apparent descent from Americans, that would be infinitely better than her knowing the truth: that he had come from non-magic folk. Andromeda even had her suspicions that Bellatrix had somehow been involved in the recent disappearances of muggle-borns around England.

"I suppose if you were a mudblood, I'd be able to smell it." Bellatrix jeered, leaning back into her husband. She had clearly grown bored of her sister's friend, and decided to concentrate on the game being played in front of them.

"Did you go to Hogwarts?" Narcissa leaned over Andromeda to address Ted, she had a friendly smile. Ted knew that Narcissa was still attending Hogwarts, and he was afraid that if he delved too far into a narrative, that it was possible that she could remember who he really was.

"Uh yes, I did. I've since graduated, but I have heard that you will be commencing your final year? Do tell what N.E.W.T subjects you'll be undertaking!" Ted turned the conversation toward her, knowing that Narcissa wouldn't pass up a chance to talk about herself.

"Oh I'll be taking Charms," she batted her eyelashes, and Ted wondered if she was trying to be humorous, "Potions, Herbology, Transfiguration and Defence Against the Dark Arts. Although, truthfully, I don't quite understand the point of that last class. Bella has taught me so much already." Narcissa continued to chatter away, not really noticing whether anyone was listening to her or not.

The game finally drew to a close, France narrowly beating Scotland by 10 points. Bellatrix and Rodolphus cheered victoriously, turning to Andromeda and Ted. "Well are you coming with us to continue the celebrations?" Rod asked.

"You," Bellatrix laid a hand on Ted's shoulder, causing him to shiver, "Can tell me all about why I don't remember seeing you at Hogwarts." Bellatrix murmured.

Andromeda's heartrate quickened again, wondering if Ted really hadn't managed to fool her sister after all. Fearing the worst, she intervened. "No, he needs to be at St Mungo's early tomorrow morning." Andromeda spoke firmly.

"Your loss, Tonks." Bella sighed.

After the others had gone their separate ways, Andi and Ted stood alone in the box, looking out at the pitch. "You shouldn't have stayed. I think they're suspicious of you now." Andi rested her head on his shoulder. "Maybe we should stay away from my family for a while." Ted pulled her closer and spoke into her hair. "We'll get through this Andi."