#c: bellatrix

[evelynxzabini]

With: @bellatrix-lestrxnge Where: The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade

While there were days Evelyn simply had no interest in working, there were other days when there were benefits working in the Ministry. For instance, she'd learned of an innocuous little portkey situated outside of the Three Broomsticks that had been created for Order Members should they need it for meetings. The information had been passed along and it hadn't been long before she'd received orders to retrieve the portkey and change the location of where it would send those unfortunate enough to touch it. The perfect opportunity to bring their enemies directly into their hands.

She always enjoyed the opportunity of a mission, the chance to prove herself. Even more so when they'd informed her that Bellatrix would be joining her. She'd exchanged a few brief letters with Bellatrix as they planned when and where to meet, agreeing to meet inside the pub. It provided them with the perfect cover as to why they were there in the first place. A harmless drink while the hour grew later and patrons began to leave. She watched as another one of the Hogwarts staff walked out the door before she turned her attention back to Bellatrix, a smile playing on her lips. "You know we really must take time for this more often. Surely my company is far preferable to your husbands."

[nancycattermole]

who : Bellatrix Black ( @bellaaegis)

Where : the great hall

Levitating in the air was a pair of ballroom shoes, high above the hoards of people. With only a few noticing their presence, those select few included Nancy, Bellatrix and the poor boy from eighth year who was in an unknown duel with Bellatrix Black. The young man’s wand was fighting a loosing battle against the older woman, and Nancy’s eyes narrowed as Bellatrix seemed to be chuckling to herself.

Typically Nancy was unwilling to cause any form of conflict or intervene in any bickering not to do with her. Somehow, Nancy found it difficult to walk away from this situation. Nancy walked past Bellatrix, intentionally bumping their shoulders together. Hopeful that it distracted the other woman from her enchantment. “Oh, I am sorry.” Her tone, a feigned surprised. “It’s just so busy. I didn’t seem to be looking where I was going.”

[rsrevan]

Relatives or not, his relationship to Bellatrix had gone through many stages over the years. There were times where they despised each other, barely able to get along, while others they just seemed to stand on the same page, enjoying the other's company. Today could be either, toss a galleon and you might see. "Little mouse fits either of your other cousins, growing older may have you confusing relatives, Bells." The wizard teased back. "I was looking for your husband, actually, but you might do."

Where: Carkitt Market Who: Open to all Bellatrix titled her head to the side slightly as she studied the person standing a few feet in front of her. They’d been wandering up and down the street. “Looks like a little mouse lost its way.”

[aesthetic-crows]

BELLATRIX BLACK -

'The greatest Death Eater who ever lived'

[emirselwyn]

status: for @bellatrix-lestrxnge

Emir had been an Obliviator for many years, Charms had been his best subject and he found it easy manipulating and altering people's memories. It was a skill helpful to him at his day job as well as when he got sent out by the Dark Lord. There had been an explosion of assumed magical origin in a small Scottish town. They'd been sent there by the Ministry to question them. The Dark Lord gave them another task, as they suspected the Order hiding something close to the house that blew up. The task was a different one, but one he saw much more fitting. He liked working with Bellatrix, she was neither particularly chatty nor incompetent and always got results. Qualities he appreciated in colleagues. "Questioning them shouldn't take us long, with our combined efforts they'll spill everything and then we can wipe their memories and go back to the Ministry."

[offtotheratraces]

The voice of Bellatrix Black, somebody who his previous encounters with had been quite unpleasant. Peter almost visibly grimaced at the sound of her, but no part of him wanted to give her the satisfaction of doing so. After what the Blacks had done to Sirius, the pain that they had put his best friend through. A glare boomed over Peter's features. "Ah Bellatrix, I'll be fine. No need for any concern." Sarcasm oozing from his tone. Pushing himself to his feet and collecting the shell of the camera. It could be fixed later. "Never worry, those things can be easily replaced." Quite like shitty families, Peter fought back the urge to add.

@bellaaegis

Rarely was Bellatrix found within the charms corridor at this stage, no longer needing the class. Her path had lead her down a different path. No other intention than waiting on a friend had brought her down the familiar halls, a tale of so long ago. Had it not been for the noise of a crashing being, body hitting the floor, chances were she'd not have paid mind to the others roaming the corridor at all. Like so many other times before, Bellatrix saw no benefit within the presence of most until her eyes fell upon Peter Pettigrew.

No genius was needed to remember those her cousin had decided to bunk with in favor of his very own family. The brunette couldn't help the faux pity that befell her face, seeing nothing but a beneficial encounter within the meeting. "Look at you, should be careful. Don't want to get yourself hurt, do you?" Her head moved to the side, carefully bending down to pick up the lens that had shattered. "What a pity." Like a creature ready to use its claws to rip apart the structural integrity of another living being, Bellatrix couldn't help the curiosity. Two could play that game after all. - @offtotheratraces

[sweetnnaivete]

made a playlist for the noble house of black !

[pandoraxnott]

Pandora had spent the last couple weeks tweaking with the clock, pleased with the final product that she pulled out a piece of parchment and sent an owl to the one that was most curious about this item. - @bellatrix-lestrxnge

Dear Mrs. Lestrange,

You requested that I reach out once I have corrected what needed to be done on the clock. I have made all adjustments that were needed and when you have time, I would appreciate if you would come when you have time to take a look at the finished product.

Take care,

Pandora Nott

[alectocarrowx]

where: lestrange manor who: @brutal-bellatrix

It had been a day since her sudden arrival, summoning the strength to wander down into the study room, the warmth of the fire calling her name. A blanket wrapped around her, head leaning into the high side of the lounge chair, with a mug of tea in her hands.

Alecto had tea with his mother earlier, a little conversation had, explaining the incident she found herself in, leaving some key points out. Those were points that would be dealt with later.

Her head twists to the entrance of the study at the sound of heels clicking against the stone. The sight of Bellatrix standing there was a welcoming face. "It is I down here. Rabastan is upstairs with company."

[rsrevan]

It was most definitely true, Evan knew what her thoughts on the matter were, clear as day. He knew the witch all too well and needed not ask to see where she stood regarding his betrothal. She had been the only one to share her concerns from the very beginning, which he had carefully dismissed at the time but now seem to be feeding himself and watching them grow into an actual problem. It was also true that he had been quite distracted lately, his mind unable to think of anything but the witch that had got away from his grasp when he'd decided to get betrothed to Alara. It was a bet he'd made that hadn't turned out as planned, rather the opposite as he now stood alone at a party while his fiancée was off with blood traitors and worse. He was angry at her for lying to him, he was also annoyed at himself for allowing her to get so comfortable to the point of disrespecting him and her own family. Mostly, he was haunted by the what ifs, had he only been more patient and waited perhaps he wouldn't be in such an uncomfortable and despicable situation.

If there was anyone he could share his thoughts with, it was his dangerous but lovely cousin. The one person he could trust with his life, to the point of sharing his deepest worries and regrets. "I fear you might be right, she's misbehaving and acting out. All too rebellious to be the wife I need, or want." He sighed heavily, suddenly not in the mood for a party any longer. Chosing to focus on the drink on his hand instead, Evan took a long sip and downed the contents of his glass before turning his attention back to the witch. "Would it be too damaging on my reputation if I called it all off? Or hers for that matter?"

Permitting the contact and bold press of lips upon cruel knuckles was a rare thing, yet for Evan - anything. Her lips curled at the compliment. Her ego was a sensitive beast. But her satisfaction came more from the fact that her goal had been fulfilled. She was not a witch to cower in shadows, though furtive quietude served her well on many occasions. Bellatrix Lestrange preferred to announce herself like a hellish beacon. 'Imposing' was a perfect descriptive. She approved.

At his words, she arched an eyebrow so high that it almost disappeared beneath her elaborate hairstyle. She didn't bother to conceal her merciless judgement, but for the sake of his emotions - what a thought, a unlikely consideration she had never expected to manoeuvre - she kept her most scathing words to herself, opting instead for the stating the obvious.

"You already know what I think, Evan." A pause, heated and bristling with ruthless anticipation. "You deserve better. So I will tell you what I've said before: she is one step away from being disowned, and by all accounts - quite the little slut, too." Traipsing around the White Wyvern looking for wizards like a common whore... How repugnant. Her cousin could certainly achieve a far more suitable marriage - one that befitted his name and status properly. "Get rid of her before it's too late."

[apollinebeausejour]

where: dusk on diagon alley who: @xrodolphusxlestrangex @brutal-bellatrix

Apolline had heard what happened at home, a letter sent from her mother, and at the end, it requested her to come home. She knew she would have to share with them what happened with Rabastan and why his family suddenly pulled away. She hated that she was disappointing her family, but she held no regret for her actions. He deserved to know how it felt to be powerless, that to have something held against him that he had no control of. The half-veela held no qualms for what she was. She had finally stepped into her her potential.

She was walking down the street, about to make it back to her flat, when she caught sight of a shadow from the corner of her eyes, turning around to find one covered by his robes and hood.

"Can I help you?"

[ravellaarryns]

who: @percival-templeton when: some weeks into the court of the vales return from the westerlands, there is news regarding the knight of ninestars. context: the aftermath of a skirmish. percival returns to the eyrie wounded, after an ambush that he suspects was set up by domeric stone.

the door creaked open with the weight of a man broken but unbowed, the heavy scrape of boots against stone loud in the hush of the queen’s solar. ravella arryn didn’t look up at first. the air still smelled of smoke and steel—battle’s sour breath—and something bitter beneath it: blood, not quite dry. her fingers drummed the armrest of her chair, nails clicking soft and sharp in the vast silence, before she let her gaze drift towards the figure now looming near the hearth.

he was a soldier, a knight of the vale; never would he take to his bed and implore for an audience to be there. he presented himself as men should be.

“you are late, lord commander.” she said, voice flat as the winter sky beyond the narrow windows, sounding as stern as she always did when they addressed one another. her eyes flicked over him—armour cracked and filthy, the gleam of blood, both old and new, streaking his temple where it matted the dark of his hair. “and you’re bleeding. again.” it took one look at him to realise that something had clearly taken place, and judging by the sounds of the mayhem and upheaval within the courtyard with the return of the lord commander's hunting party, this had to be it. it were common for her to see the knights of the vale bloodied from sparring; practice, was near perfect. less illusion, more realism.

she had kept herself away from the matter, lest it cause unrest and distress to the falcon son in her womb, ready to cleanse the world and put a right to all that was so utterly wrong.

she didn’t ask if it was his blood. it was obvious. the slow drag of his breath, the stiffness in his shoulder where it pulled too tight, the slump that pride alone barely held upright. ravella tipped her head, considering him like one might an animal that’d come home with a torn ear. it made him more appealing; attractive even, something that caused her gaze to linger just a moment too long. she cared not if she noticed it. “i imagine it was all terribly noble,” she drawled, rising at last, the silk of her gown whispering against the cold floor. she crossed to him, boots silent, though her presence pressed heavy in the room.

“swords raised. banners flying.” her fingers, cool and idle, traced the edge of his gorget, where the steel had been torn open by some near-fatal blow. she did not need to ask him who he thought was behind the ambush; all had heard the words exchanged by the men at the doors of the council following a regular meeting, in which pride and tempers had finally boiled over. it was only a matter of time before one of them made the first strike; they would be the death of one another, she thought - quite fondly.

she moved towards the table where maps lay scattered beneath the soft spill of candlelight, their edges curled and singed. her hand hovered over them before dismissing them with a flick. “do you intend to behead a snake this day?” she asked, a cascade of dark tresses hung over the small of her waist as she fixed him a look; she did not need to say the name. she wanted to hear him say the name.

[lucimalfoys]

"Merlin, Bella," he groaned, stifling a budding laugh. He had no untoward intentions with Narcissa, which was something he figured Bellatrix would've known by now. Even if he believed his future sister-in-law came off a bit... intense, he appreciated the protectiveness over his betrothed. Should he fail to provide for and protect Narcissa—highly unlikely—he knew her sister would gladly take the reins. Not that Narcissa couldn't provide for herself, of course. He wasn't that archaic in his beliefs.

Shaking away his thoughts, he watched her place her drink order. "That witch you sent away happens to be Agnes Hopkirk," he paused for dramatic effect, his face unmoving. "She's the Head of Magical Transportation at the Ministry, and I was meeting with her for business on behalf of my father." Lucius circled the rim of his glass, ignoring Bellatrix's gaze. "She's also seventy one years old and happily married with grandchildren. Not to mention a halfblood," he said with an air of finality.

He cleared his throat and accepted her response with a nod. "Fair point, I suppose. Though I don't go anywhere without a silencing charm around me." Lucius raised an eyebrow smugly, leaning back in his chair. "Really, was that a hidden compliment? From you? How unexpected."

Bellatrix leans back in her chair, quite amused with Lucius across from her. "I ran into a little, strumpet, outside, who claimed to be coming to meet you for a drink." Her features stoic. "I did send her on her way and I do hope she was wrong with her intentions." The last thing she would do is allow her sister to be played for a fool. Hues side glanced to the witch behind the bar, a hand waving in the air, most establishments knowing of her standing drink order.

"I do tend to keep better company." She points out bluntly. "I do not share where I've been. I'd be a fool. You do not know who might be listening." She sighs. "How is your clean up going? I see what you and your father have been doing."

[alectocarrowx]

where: streets of london late at night who: @bxllatrix

This was what happened when Alecto was left alone to her own devices. Rabastan had gone away for a couple days with Emmeline to Italy, leaving her to uncontained chaos that needed to be released. Restraint teetered, tugging in both directions, emotions that seemed suffocating, and even after the torture she ensued interrogating with him, it was never quenched.

There may have been requests made and she would not wish to break them, yet it didn't hinder her to discover loopholes. The witch sauntered down the dark streets of London with Bellatrix at her side. The two together, death reapers on the prowl, meant only demise would trail behind. "I need a challenge. I thought mudbloods had stronger wills." She huffed, annoyance lanced in her tone. Her words were a lie, mudbloods were like flies, easy to pick off, but she was bored. "At least the last had more resemblance."

[overlord-of-fantasy]

Little Lucius gets a bit of trauma

Little Lucius, hopping up and down: Mom got me something in Diagon Alley! It starts with the letter C and I LOVE IT!!!

Abraxas: Your first cursed item?

Voldemort: The cruciatus curse?

Little Bellatrix: Cocaine?

Mr Lestrange senior: A corpse?

Druella Black: Cissy? Did she fianlly agree?

Little Lucius: *holds up a bottle of coconut shampoo, on the verge of tears and shivering on his whole body*

[andromedabtonks]

Briefly closing her eyes, Andromeda felt the presence of her older sister before she'd even heard her voice. At mending old wounds, Narcissa was one thing, but Bellatrix was a non-starter. If it would ever heal, Andromeda imagined one of them would have to be on death's doorstep. Even then, she wasn't entirely sure that would do it. "Wand down, Bella," she spoke casually, as if her insides weren't slowly burning up. "I asked her to sit here. Not to worry, she did put up a fight about it." Glancing between the two of them, she clenched her jaw. "If you're going to be angry at anyone, take it out on me, not Cissy."

Despite the simmering tension, she couldn't help the small inkling of nostalgia at seeing the two of them across from her. No one was dead yet during this stand-off, at least. It'd been years since they stood together in the same room speaking to one another. By no means was it under perfect circumstances, but it did offer her an unexpected opportunity. Whilst there was no way Narcissa would be civil to her with Bella present, she could still strum a few heartstrings. As long as her sisters still had them.

"I think it might be about time for that sister reunion you jested about, don't you think?"

@xbellaxlestrangex

Bella was simply passing by the café, heading to Borgin and Burke's to collect an item that had been collected and put aside for her. The letter that arrived by owl tucked in her robes. Hues almost missed them, stopping hastily, glancing inside where she had to blink, not quite sure why Narcissa would be conversing with their traitorous sister, the fury building inside of the brunette.

Without a second thought, calm as a storm, she entered the shop, a sickly sweet smile on her lips. Noticing that the table only held two chairs, she plucked one from the table beside them, placing it between them.

Her attention falls on Narcissa first. "Dear sister, I did not know we were having a sister reunion, my invitation must have been lost by owl." A coldness in her tone, next, glancing over at the sister that decided they meant nothing to them. Cast them aside for some mudblood. "Don't you have some happily ever after to be living with your husband." A beat. "I would hate for us to keep you from him." A warning to tread carefully.

@nrcissasblack