it was one of those shifts that flew by before her eyes, that time may have felt that way, her body was surely feeling the aftermath. her steps precise with each step, knowing the quickest way home through the dark street, that at first she almost missed it. catching from the corner of her eye, a blur of a body moving by, that she saw their foot catch and them tumble over.
"are you okay?" she called out gently. andromeda knew better than to engage, but the healer side of her took over.
Bellatrix made no motion instead watching the scene unfold before her. Pity the pitiful soul took off when they saw their trip had been spotted. How embarrassing. Her sharp eyes drifted back up to andromeda’s face. How could so little change and yet nothing was the same? A endless riddle Bellatrix feared she might never solve and she loved a good riddle. “Is life growing so dull for you with that mudblood you have resorted to skulking around dark streets? You’re lucky it’s me here.” She scoffed
* wand: 12 an 3 quarter walnut, dragon heartstring
Biography
It wasn’t easy being the eldest. As soon as she could walk the pressure was on her. Down to feet placement when she stood. Hair always in perfect curls stature always poised. She couldn’t once fall out of step. She clung to any positive words she got from their mother was there wasn’t many to be had most were back handed . Her father loved her of course but in a very different way It was through things he showed his affection and if she did perfectly with her lessons and only then. He didn’t have much time with her. He was always busy. It was nice being an only child for a time but she was very lonely. When andromeda was born she was fiercely protective. She insisted on helping care for her. She was perfect, Bella thought. She loved looking after her, helping her even in the smallest of ways like fixing her hair. When narcissa was born Bella was still fiercely protective in a whole new way but just as loving even though as they grew older the love became more critical, she didn’t want either straying or falling out of favor. Losing them was a deep seated fear.
It was no suprise that she got slytherin and Bella adored every bit of it. She excelled duelling in charms first year and was a quick study with ancient ruins and occlumency. She had her preferred group that she spent time with. A small circle while the rest of the student population she couldn’t care less for and found well.. boring or shameful and she had no qualms about making sure they knew it. She still can’t find words to describe how she felt when she noticed who caught andromedas attention. It stole her very breath just as she wanted to end his. Something broke with Bella and despite how much it killed her. . She couldn’t see ever associating with andromeda after her betrayal.
While the war commenced Bella’s eyes sharpened to whose side those close to her were on. She felt a bubble of excitement at the possibility of what may come out of it and knew she had to be part of it. Had to show her loyalty, her devotion and a thirst to quench her lust for battle and blood.suddenly that heavy weight she grew up with that worry and pressure were gone. It was replaced with elatement at the potential future, she didn’t really care if her husband rodolphus was at her side for it. The marriage was purely business and she had done her part unlike some. It wasn’t his attention she was truly after and wanting
Bellatrixs whole life led to the path she’s on. Maybe she had a dream once in her life that she was elsewhere but it was fleeting and nothing to think more on. This.. greatness.. her mark. This is the path she is meant to be on and nothing will stop her.
