[ Andromeda has never considered becoming a part of the Ministry of Magic, even before her dissociation from her family. Bureaucracy eludes her, and although she's well trained and well equipped to handle care of herself when thrown in a snake's den, she'd rather live her life in relative peace outside of it, with Ted by her side. Besides, she enjoys her work as a mediwizard; taking care of others has always been one of her more distinct traits, being the second eldest in a group of three girls (sisters) and two boys (the cousins).
They've been lucky, of course, she knows that most of all. With all the disappearances of muggleborns that've happened over the years, on top of being the one to gain the affection of the eldest of the pureblooded Black sisters, Ted is near the top of some anonymous person's list. It's why marriage is out of the question for now — Andromeda may have been considered a disgrace, but the Black name still strikes fear in the hearts of men everywhere, and no Black has ever been considered weak. There's protection, however little, that she can provide using a name she no longer wishes to have.
It's also why, of course, she can walk through the halls of the ministry when needed, head held high — a pureblood with a pure name, safe and privileged.
Although, Andromeda's presence in the ministry doesn't often signal a good thing. Andromeda gained reputation in St. Mungo's by being one of the quickest and most successful mediwizards when answering emergency floo-calls, so she tends to be the one that shows up when something happens. Besides, no one wants to go and stay at St. Mungo's. If she can fix your fuck up without having to magically strap you to a hospital bed, then all the better for everyone. ]
DIAGON ALLEY.
[ Andromeda keeps a quiet life so she doesn't often show herself in public spaces so as not to accidentally encounter people that she doesn't necessarily wish to make small talk with. But when it becomes necessary, she travels to the Alley and grabs all the essentials. Most likely, she'll be in the apothecary, restocking her supplies, gringotts, or the bookstore.
On occasion, she might stop by Fortescue's, especially during a hot summer day and you'll see her sitting outside, reading a book. But blink twice, and she'll be gone, so if you want to talk to her, you better be quick about it. ]
andromeda black.
They've been lucky, of course, she knows that most of all. With all the disappearances of muggleborns that've happened over the years, on top of being the one to gain the affection of the eldest of the pureblooded Black sisters, Ted is near the top of some anonymous person's list. It's why marriage is out of the question for now — Andromeda may have been considered a disgrace, but the Black name still strikes fear in the hearts of men everywhere, and no Black has ever been considered weak. There's protection, however little, that she can provide using a name she no longer wishes to have.
It's also why, of course, she can walk through the halls of the ministry when needed, head held high — a pureblood with a pure name, safe and privileged.
Although, Andromeda's presence in the ministry doesn't often signal a good thing. Andromeda gained reputation in St. Mungo's by being one of the quickest and most successful mediwizards when answering emergency floo-calls, so she tends to be the one that shows up when something happens. Besides, no one wants to go and stay at St. Mungo's. If she can fix your fuck up without having to magically strap you to a hospital bed, then all the better for everyone. ]
DIAGON ALLEY.
On occasion, she might stop by Fortescue's, especially during a hot summer day and you'll see her sitting outside, reading a book. But blink twice, and she'll be gone, so if you want to talk to her, you better be quick about it. ]
WILDCARD.