NARCISSA'S WEDDING
Usual disclaimer
A/n: This is the year 1976. The ages of the black sisters at the time are:
Narcissa is 21yrs.
Bella is 25 yrs.
And Andromeda is 23yrs.
CHAPTER 1: SIMPLY WRONG
Lucius Malfoy was sitting with a ravishing brunette, they both had a glass of fire-whisky with them but it was only the girl who was drinking.
Lucius was alert, his eyes darting to the door again and again, ears straining to hear that distinguished Crack that would tell them of their arrival.
"Waiting for someone," said the girl asked, but it sounded more like a statement.
Then she added, "You expect your fiancée to come here?"
Lucius was agitated by her words. He went on to say saintly, "And what about you Carla, you have been cheating poor Zabini and he has no idea. What if I tell him that you met Bruke yesterday?" Lucius finished grimly.
"He won't believe you," said Carla, but she paled considerably and Lucius smirked. And a silence stretched between them: Lucius went on watching the door, while Carla sipped fire-whisky quietly.
Then:
"They are here," said Lucius and sure enough, Bellatrix Lestrange was walking towards them. Her sleek black hair, carelessly styled but it suiting her none the less. Her green dress robes were new, of the latest fashion.
Behind her was Narcissa, and she looked gorgeous. She was wearing brand new dress robes of the color blue, which brought out the color of her eyes. Her sleek blonde hair was styled carefully. It was obvious that Cissy wanted to look good.
Lastly came: Andromeda. She wore khaki brown robes, which did not look like rags but were not knew and so Carla thought no better of them. Her brown hair was made into a simple pony. She looked complete out of place, with her extravagantly well dressed sister.
"Lucius how nice to see you once again," began Bella. Cissy and Dromedameda said nothing.
Cissy was glaring at Carla. Taking the cue, Lucius said, "This is Carla Bruni. I think you know her."
"Oh yes," said Bella dully.
Then summoning the waiter she placed her order, "A volcanic vodka please."
"Yes ma'am," said the waiter, "what shall the other ladies have?"
"Rubidium Rosé," said Narcissa.
"Excellent choice, ma'am"
"Butter beer," said Andromeda and the waiter nodded and went away. Bella was shaking her head at such a choice while Carla was staring her as if she had sprouted another head. Who in the right mind would order simplistic butter beer here? Cissy was glaring her for her childish choice. Unmindful of this, Dromeda sipped her butter beer with relish when they arrived.
They Drank in silence when:
"Want to dance," said Bella to Lucius.
"Sure," said Lucius and they went away to the dance floor.
"Who is playing tonight?" Narcissa asked
"It's a band called weird sisters. They are new," replied Carla.
Silence stretched between them. Then Carla saw an acquaintance.
"I'll be back," she said before going, "I just saw Nicolas Gamp, a friend of mine."
Soon Carla and Nicolas were dancing. Narcissa sighed.
"You love him, don't you?" Andromeda began.
"What makes you say that?" Narcissa replied her question with one of her own.
"Don't answer my question with a question; just tell the truth- I know you well. I see it in your eyes."
"Yah right, what's it to you."
"I'm getting married to him remember!"
"Don't remind me of that, its bad enough… why were you acting like a dork, by the way?"
"Me?"
"Yes you! Don't act surprised. What the heck are you wearing? It's old and Khaki is definitely not your color- also, you need a better hair style."
"Oh well I thought that he might ditch me after today."
"You think he wanted to marry you? He never did, he loves me!"
"He does? But he hardly shows."
"Yes, that's because he's good at occlumency."
"Okay, so then what's the problem why don't you tell mum and dad that you want to get married? They'll be happy."
"That's what you think! If only it were as easy."
"I don't see the problem."
"You are the problem; they want you out of their hands as soon as possible … you don't think they know but they know all about you and that mud blood. They've just underplayed it, they fear family dishonor."
"Oh I see," Andromeda sounded devastated.
"How could do this? How could you, Dromeda?"
"I thought you'd understand: love doesn't see blood purity." A tear rolled off her cheek.
"I just can't feel sorry for you Dromeda; it's because of you I'm not getting married to my love. You getting married to Lucius, it's simply wrong."
"May be we'll get it right, I have a feeling we can … but I'll need your help."
A/n: If any of the characters resembled living beings it's a coincidence.