Bellatrix of the House of Black

by slytherinrose101

Bellatrix is called insane and ruthless but once she had a heart. Her story is special, one of a strong willed girl thrown into a world of chaos. All Bellatrix wanted was to protect Andromeda and Narcissa, the sisters she loved more than anything. She wanted to be her Papa's warrior. How, and why did she become the Dark Lord's best leiutenent? What was her sacrifice?

1. September 1st

* I don't own any of this... it all goes to J.K. Rowling :)

Dear Diary,

Today is September 1st, and in an hour or so I will depart for Hogwarts. Mother gave me this diary yesterday, and told me that every since daughter in the House of Black receives the same gift in before their first year. at Hogwarts. It's beautiful, with a black cover woven with silver threads. My name, Bellatrix Honour Black, is engraved in the front.

I'm really excited to begin Hogwarts, yet I'm so nervous as well. I went to Beauxbatons since I was nine, which is common for my family, but Hogwarts is said to be much different. What if I mess up and disappoint Papa? I could not bear for that to happen. Mother is different, for she doesn't truly care about me. It's Cissy she really favours, but I'm my father's darling Belle, not to mention that as the eldest daughter it's my duty to be a stable, beautiful, and honourable lady for my sisters to follow. Aunt Cassiopeia's words, not mine.

I went school shopping all around the world last week. I know it's odd, because most families get everything from Diagon Alley, but Mother says a true Black doesn't do the normal thing. We're better than normal, we're Toujours Pur, and we must act like it. So, we went to Ollivanders for my wand obviously. It's 12 and ¾ inch walnut, with a dragon heartstring core. It's said to be unyielding, and it looks a bit like a talon. I adore it. It's perfect for a warrior, and as a name defines a person, it's perfect for who I want to be. After my wand, we went to Paris to buy a bunch of clothing that an eleven year old girl doesn't really need. And then Venice for the furnishings for my dormitory, and Prague for the tools I would need for class. A last stop in Brazil for the apothecary items, and I was set. Grandmother Irma had given me my books (changed slightly from the usual text) a week beforehand.

I'm proud to be a daughter of the House of Black, because I live like a Princess, and can do what I want, when I want. Others aren't as lucky. Papa says that is the kind of thinking that will get me into Slytherin. I certainly hope so.