very interesting!

So Andromeda is the Malfoy bride then. And for the reason I mentionned. How ironic (and in that case, awful too) life is. Poor Lucius, Narcissa and Andy for being robbed of their freedom, I pity them. I wonder though how the betrothal will be annuled; because of Andy's elopement with Tonks? Anyway, brilliant chapter once again. I can't wait to read the next installment:)

That was like really good. you have to update soon again... please? :)¤

i really love this story :)
but i don't understand why lucius left narcissa like that!
they're like, one of my favourite couples. *tear* breaks my heart.
i like your writing, and the fact that you use grammar and spelling ;)
update this soon, yeah? x

Thanks for the explanation about Andromeda's sorting, I understand better:) Although I'm not sure it was mentionned in the books, she was in fact a Slytherin. Not that it really matters, your choice makes her stand out from her sisters.

Now, about this chapter: it was amazing! I loved your description of young Lucius, not obnoxious and dark yet. I can only sympathize with his boredom to be in such a formal party, and above all his grief. It must feel awful to be in love with someone and be compelled to marry another person. I believe it is Bellatrix, Andromeda is already too much of a paria. Unless the Blacks want on the contrary to redeem her behavior by marrying her off to a wealthy pureblood wizard? We shall see about that later, though we already know who will be his wife in the end;) And I was so sad for Narcissa, it's horrible to be rejected so coldly by the one you love, particularly when you have no clue about what's going on!

I can't wait to read more!
~Manon

this is good ..keep going

So, this is the first time you're writing a fic? Well, that means I have the honor of the very first review! ;p
Honestly, I loved this chapter. It was a great start, and I really hope that there will be enough positive feedback to encourage you to continue it. :)

I found your take promising. Not only your writing goes smoothly, with expanded paragraphs, but I also think that your Narcissa and Bellatrix are pretty in-character. They seem close to each other in your story, which is basically given by J.K Rowling though the years that passed.
You wrote them haughty and detached enough to fit in the pureblood society, and for once their family isn't the affectionate type. Upon reading OotP we catch a glimpse of the harshness of the Blacks, so I believe it's only fair that Cygnus Black is depicted to be such a strict man.

I can only look forward to reading more, I love the Black sisters so much, and a good plot is always welcome!

~Manon
p.s: I was just wandering... why did you put Andromeda in Ravenclaw? Do follow the canon ages or is it a definitely (but lovely!) AU story?