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She was amongst a circle of witches her age, as they spoke of whatever interested them. Bellatrix didnt want to be there, she wanted to walk across the room, to where Rodolphus stood with his friends, most of which were also Death Eaters. They were speaking about something that had to do with Dumbledore and Aurors. Before she could listen to the conversation she was pulled away. 

It was her night, her and Rodolphus' but while he was enjoying it, and was at his fullest, Bellatrix felt down. She already had gotten into two fights with her mother because of Bellatrix's choice of clothing and her posture, and the dumbest things, which she didnt care about. Her father was ignoring her, and Bellatrix wasnt complaining. It seemed that now that she was engaged, he was convinced he had no responsibilities towards his daughter any longer. 

They had arrived earlier than usual to the Lestrange's Manor, and for some reason Andromeda had gotten into an argument with Rabastan. She didnt know the details, but Bellatrix didnt need to, Andromeda never fought with people unless they really hit a sore spot. 

The young witch made up an excuse, and walked out of the room. She was walking up the down the hallway, looking around for her sisters, but the hallways were overall empty, everyone had found a friend to engage in conversation with. 

- what were you two doing all alone?,- she recognised Abraxas Malfoy's voice. He was talking to a familiar figure but she couldnt quite make out who it was. 

- we were just talking father, i told you i know Cissa from school .,- "Cissa" ? As in her sister Narcissa? 

- That is her name then. Isnt she the daughter Cygnus always brags about ? ,- oh it definitely was her sister. 

Bella approached a little more to make out the figure that she couldn't make out. He was a young boy, could it be Abraxas' son? And if so, what was Lucius Malfoy doing with her sister ? 

- Yes father, we know each other from Hogwarts. We were just chatting. 

- Listen Lucius, you and me have greater things to worry about. I do not want to deal with Cygnus misunderstanding the situation between you and his daughter. 

The two Malfoys entered a door which she recognised as the ball room . The room wasnt too big but it was good looking, especially as it was decorated and lit by candles that floated around. She spotted her sisters talking. 

- Enjoying the night ?,- Andry was the first to speak when Bella approached them. 

- oh please, this is miserable. It's like Rodolphus wants me to suffer.,- Bella said with a groan. 

She cast a glance at her sister, Andromeda was dressed in a dark grey gown tonight, but while she hadnt been very cheerful today (tonight is not a party, it's a funeral, she had said), now she seemed really worried. 

- Andry, are you okay ? 

Eyes same as hers cast a glance around the room. 

- Yeah I guess , i am just fine.

- oh, please you look like a ghost went through you ,- came Narcissa's cheeky response, - Are you going to tell us what happened with Rabastan ?

- It's nothing, he was just being a jerk.,- she hesitated for a moment before adding- He was teasing me, saying that soon it would be my turn to get married, and hopefully it would be to him. I mean i knoe he just likes to tease me like that, and i dont mind it normally, i know that he doesnt mean it for real, but i wasnt feeling my best so... 

- so ?,- asked Bella with a raised eyebrow. 

- i said some stuff that offended him, and he got angry, and he said some stuff that he shouldn't have.,- the young girl's eyes seemed conflicted as if she didnt want to say the rest of the story. 

- well what did he say. I mean i know it must have been something very bad since you reacted this way.,- Cissa was looking at her sister carefully, inspecting every move. 

- There is this prefect in Hufflepuff, he is a Muggle born, and Rabastan teased me, saying that i jad fallen in love with him .

- What ?,- said Bella a little to loudly,- why would he say that ?

- i dont know , but i swear, he just is one of the students Dumbledore is training, and we dont even talk to each other out of the classroom. 

Bella looked at her sister in doubt for a moment, after seeing Cissa's shocked expression. Andry looked to be embarrassed, conflicted and also far to guilty. She looked at her sister again, but than, andry wasnt like her , she wouldnt fall for a man who she doesnt know, and on the other side she is far better than Bella she wouldnt fall for a Mudbloods, she knew the consequences, she would always think more about what could happen. 

- Well dorget about it, who cares what a boy like him thinks, he has no right to make accusations towards you, especially for things thst could very well ruin you and our family's name. 

- Bella is right , forget about it. Do you guys want to go out in the garden, i dont think that anyone will notice. 

- sure, - Andry said, a smile forming already. 

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- So,- Bella was sitting on the ground. The three sisters had managed to find a tree that was big enough, so that noone would notice them.,- cissy ? 

- Yeah Bella ? ,- Narcissa was sitting in a big tree root that had come out of the ground. The tree must have been old, very old. Andry was fully laying on the ground destroying her dress and hair, but so was Bella. Her green dress must have gotten ruined, and her hair was now down, dhe had thrown the hair clip thst krpt it together somewhere, she didnt know, she didnt care. 

- what is going on between Lucius?

- what ? ,- Andry turned her head in Narcissa's direction, matching Bella's stare . They couldnt see very well because it was dark, but Bella just knew that Cissa was already as red as a rose. 

- Nothing is going on , how many times do i have to say it . 

- really? Because i heard Abraxas Malfoy scold Lucius for being all alone in a room with you. 

- all alone ? What were you two doing ?,- Andry’s voice took a high pitch from the excitement. 

- Nothing we were just speaking. Mister Malfoy misunderstood. ,- seeing that her sisters didnt believe her , she continued ranting,- we were just about to leave, and because we wouldn't be able to speak again, he gave me a quick kiss...

- Ah !,- Andry’s gasped in surprise interrupting 

- And then she says nothing happened.,- Andry laughed at Bella’s comment and soon she joined as well. Cissy though wasn't laughing, she was looking away from her sisters. 

- Nothing happened, it was a kiss on the cheek. ,- she added quickly. Her two sisters stopped laughing and looked at her .,- I sound stupid don't i ? 

And then all of them broke into fits of giggles. In that moment nothing mattered, not her lessons, not becoming a Death Eater, not her engagement, and suddenly she wished that every day could be like this.