December 7, Harry Potter, Andromeda/Rabastan, On the Bridge Title: On the Bridge Fandom: Harry Potter Characters: Andromeda/Rabastan Author: gamma_orionis Rating: PG Word Count: 230 Challenge: adventdrabbles – #7 – Kissing in the snow Warnings: None Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all related characters are the property of JK Rowling and I do not own them.
The Bridge connected the Black and Lestrange estates, and it had always been a romantic spot for Andromeda and Rabastan. Much of their childhoods had been spent playing on the Bridge. Their first kiss had been shared there. And it had been the place Andromeda had chosen to tell Rabastan that she would not marry him. Rabastan didn’t say anything when she told him. He simply away, out over the frozen river, hugging himself tightly and bowing his head against the heavy snow. “Rab…” Andromeda pleaded, “please don’t be angry at me.” “I’m not angry. Only cold.” “Don’t pretend with me!” Andromeda grasped Rabastan’s shoulder, pulling him around to face her. “You are angry! You’re angry that I’m leaving you!” “For a Mudblood!” Rabastan exploded. “For God’s sake, Andromeda, how did you expect me to react?” “I’m leaving because you’re falling in with those- those Death Eaters!” cried Andromeda. “How do you expect me to react? Am I supposed to just sit back and marry a murderer?” “If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me!” “If you loved me, you wouldn’t ask me to stay!” They both went silence, glaring at each other as snowflakes swirled around them. At last, Rabastan let out a sigh. “I do love you, though, Andromeda.” He said quietly. Andromeda said nothing, but when he leaned forwards and kissed her, she didn’t push him away.