Written for Jemmenuie. Happy birthday Jem!


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Bellatrix ran out the front door of her house, tears streaming down her face. How could her mother be so cruel? Here she was, barely 11 years old, and she was already promised to some boy she didn't even know. Well she would just see about that. Storming into her neighbor's home, she shouted, "Hey it's just me passing through." She grabbed a pinch of Floo Powder, threw it in the fire and shouted, "Knockturn Alley." She stepped out of the fireplace into Borgin & Burkes. Looking around and not seeing anyone she headed out into the alley. She was walking along, grumbling to herself, when suddenly someone ran into her.

"I am so sorry! Here let me help you up!" A smiling boy was reaching a hand towards her. His blue eyes were twinkling, and his blond hair was being tousled in the wind.

"It… it's ok," she finally managed to say. "Wow he's cute," she thought to herself while smiling shyly.

"Let me make it up to you. How about ice cream at Fortescue's?" he asked.

"Sure. By the way I'm Bellatrix."

"Rodolphus. But you can call me Ruddy." Bella almost fainted when he smiled at her again. The two spent the rest of the afternoon talking and laughing. As the evening drew near Bellatrix sadly looked at Rodolphus.

"I have to go. My mom is probably worried about me."

"Alright but can I ask you a question?"

"Sure Ruddy, what?" Bellatrix blushed slightly as he stepped closer to her.

"Will I see you again?"

"Defiantly." She nodded her head, before stepping into the Floo.

"Bellatrix Black, where have you been young lady?" Her mother was waiting as she exited into her home.

"I went to Diagon Alley," she lied slightly. "While I was there I ran into the most loving, respectful boy, and when we get to Hogwarts he's going to be my boyfriend!"

"Oh really and just who was this boy?"

"His name is Rodolphus!" Bellatrix said before running from the room.

"So I see that she has met her future husband. I wonder if I should tell her?" Druella said, before shaking her head and going to tell her husband their daughter had returned.


A/N: Thanks go to Anime Monster for the plot bunny. :D