Astronomy

by DreamingIce

Their names could be found in the night skies, and those lofty names have unwittingly help to shape them, even if they try to break free. In order: Orion, Alphard, Cygnus, Bellatrix, Andromeda, Sirius, Regulus and Draco

2. Alphard: The Solitary One

Astronomy

The Solitary One – Alphard Black

He liked being alone. His sister thought him crazy, so did his brother. They didn't understand the appeal of quiet solitude; they were so far wrapped up in the pureblood philosophy of the family. That another reason for his solitude: he could only stomach so much of their talk for so long.

Besides which, his seclusion meant that his nieces and nephews saw him as an enigma, and they were naturally curious. This was he could try and head off the superiority complex with came from the family. Especially Andy, Sirius and Reg, they weren't the average Black children.

Yes, being alone, like the star he was named after, was fine with him.

A/N: Alphard is the only bright star in the Hydra (the water snake) constellation, the largest in the sky. It comes from the Arabic, meaning Solitary one. For those who asked about the Canon-ness of Orion, (and other names for Black family members), they all come from the Black family tree.