❝ The bad guys?❞ Ludovic turned to give Bellatrix a look. Is that what they were? A lot of muggleborns would think so, and a few other people in the magical world too, but not once had anyone earned anything through peace alone. You had to fight to defend what was right.
He took a look around, as if to search for potential eavesdroppers. Just the two of them. Of course. ❝ Ms Black, it has been a while.❞ Aside from the odd run in at social events and funerals, he couldn’t say he and his former schoolmate had spend a lot of time together. “Even back then, you’ve always been the teacher’s pet,” he pointed out. Ludo wasn’t a bad student, but compared to Bellatrix, anyone would have looked bad. She had a brilliant mind, alright? “What did he tell you about me, then?” Ludo specialized in getting information out of inebriated government officials. They were most receptive to his confusion and memory charms, and he had absolutely no trouble keeping his tracks clean. Of course, he was only an informant, but his work had to be appreciated, surely.
❝ Isn’t that what your lot like to call us? ❞ she drawled, an amused smirk on her lips. ❝ I mean I’ve heard them call us lots of names but bad guys has got to be my current favourite. It makes me feel like some kind of super villain. Hilarious how they truly believe that’s what we are . ❞ She chuckled as Ludo looked around, although it hardly suited them to have their secret informant discovered so it was a good thing he was attempting to be aware of his surroundings. ❝ Teachers pet? ❞ she couldn’t hold back her laugh at that. ❝ If you say so, Bagman. And it’s cute that you think I’d care to share any of that information with someone such as yourself. The Dark Lord honours loyalty but you have a long way still to go. ❞
