Andromeda smiled, despite herself, at the look of contentment that crossed Helena’s face as the younger woman talked about Regulus. The Blacks had been full of ire when those three left the family and disgraced them all, but most of the ire had been directed at Sirius and Narcissa, not Regulus. He was so young, so impressionable. Of course he would follow where his brother lead, no matter what he really wanted. As such, they didn’t hold negative feelings toward him in the same way, and Helena had their blessing when it came to dating him. Andromeda was glad that her cousin had found someone to love – didn’t everyone deserve that kind of luck?
Andromeda received Helena’s compliment humbly, but was glad to know that others saw clearly the part she played in their whole operation. She was glad to be behind Bellatrix and Rodolphus, so long as her role in putting them on the throne didn’t go unnoticed. Of course, she would do anything for her sister, but she craved the same respect that the Death Eaters showed Bellatrix, wanting it to be shown to her as well. The Black sisters together were the ones to rule, and it was better that the world see that.
“Well, you will have my support if ever you do decide to run. Not a bad idea to wait for some more experience, though.” And maybe as the years passed, Helena would prove her loyalty to the point where Andromeda could trust her in such an office. That would be the ideal situation – as much as she loved Rodolphus, the thought of a woman on their side in the post of Minister was an appealing one. Women would be the ones to rule this new world, once the Black sisters did their work of establishing it. “And of course, I’d be happy to host fundraisers for you just as I’m doing them for Rodolphus now.”
As the attention turned back to Andromeda and what she was up to, she remembered her real purpose for this little visit, and was grateful for the opportunity to seamlessly turn the subject toward the information she was seeking. “Oh, you know, just typical work for the cause,” she said, waving her hand. “You know the drill. Bella told me that the attack on Diagon Alley was your idea,” she said, her tone light and conversational. “A pity that somehow that information got leaked.”
While Helena firmly agreed with Regulus’ decision to leave, and knew full well that he had wanted nothing more, she was grateful that his family hadn’t seen it that way. Helena would have been with him regardless, but it was comforting to know that her cover could be kept intact, even with them having a public relationship. Regulus was her world, and she didn’t want to be a part of one without him. He was the brightest star in her sky; her true north.
Andromeda was much more capable than people truly seemed to realize. Maybe it was because she was also a second born, or because she’d been overlooked her entire life, even still, but she truly saw Andromeda. It didn’t go unnoticed by her how much work the other woman put in, and how much of the Death Eater’s success was attributed to her.
“That means the world to me,” she murmured, and it did mean a great deal. Helena gave a hum, “I think more experience would make me a better leader, should that day ever come.” Helena knew that getting close to the Black sisters was crucial. Being one of the youngest females in their circle, she had the unique position of being able to come to them as a mentee. Without hesitation she smiled warmly as she spoke, “I would love nothing more. If I run, I would be grateful to do so with your guidance. I have no doubt we could do great things one day, though I think getting Rodolphus in office now is going to be a great step for us. With he and I working as a team in office, and with you and Severus to consult with, I think we’ll accomplish a lot.”
It was a terrifying thought, Rodolphus winning. No longer would she be deceiving them one at a time, but instead she would be the only force in place to stop them from enacting terrible policies. Helena hoped it didn’t come to that. At Andromeda’s answer, she gave a hum, there it is, she thought. The real reason for this visit revealed itself, and Helena had prepared herself for the thinly veiled interrogation. “It was, though I have to admit it, I hadn’t expected Bellatrix to actually follow through on it. When she asked, I assumed she was just looking for suggestions,” she answered. Helena had no way of knowing if Bellatrix actually followed through with the plan, as she wasn’t in their ranks.
“I imagine you’re looking for the person that tipped the Order off, yes?” she asked, deciding to go with a more candid approach as opposed to playing dumb, knowing the other woman would see through that. “I can’t imagine someone selling out their own kind. Most of us have known each other since we were children, grown up together, it’s like selling out family. It’s hard to imagine someone doing that, though I guess that might be my house talking,” she mused, giving a soft smile at the end, her eyes showing her sincerity.
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