A/N: Hiya, This is my new fanfiction. It will be short chapters, but if the chapter is incredibly short then I will post two at once. This fic is also slightly AU.

Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own Bellatrix, Rodolphus or any other character in this fic. They all belong to the amazing JK Rowling. I only own the plot :)

The First Time We Met

Rodolphus POV

I remember it clearly. The moment Bellatrix cast her dark eyes on me. She had beauty which radiated the room and the soft black hair that cascaded down her back gave her the image of an angel. If only I had not have given into that weakness of her Black good- looks then things may have been different. The first time I met Bellatrix was at one of the Death Eater meetings. The Dark Lord introduced her to his Death Eaters and I could of sworn that Rabastan had given her a suggestive smile, but she either did not notice or just ignored him.

Glancing at Bellatrix every so often throughout the meeting, I could see that she was dedicated to the cause. She was listening intently to what our master was saying after all. I on the other hand was not paying the slightest bit of attention as my concentration was focused on her throughout. The way she had her hair streaming down her back, the long rouge nails which she had placed elegantly on the table... The midnight coloured dress so low cut that-

"Rodolphus, I am thrilled that you know what is expected of you even though you are not even listening. You possess a very good branch of magic there." The Dark Lord called to me in a a sarcastic tone whilst sniggers echoed along the table. Embarrassment flooded my cheeks. Bellatrix glimpsed at me momentarily which made the situation even worse.

The crimson eyes were demanding access to my thoughts as he stared at me.

A cruel smile formed on his lips a moment later.

The only thing that was heard before he continued his monologue was the phrase: "Ah lust..."

The meeting passed in a blur and soon later I found myself rising from my chair. I took another glance at her beauty. She had started a conversation with Lucius and I thought nothing of it. I proceeded to go over to her, maybe get to know her, but then my master asked whether I could remain behind.

The Dark Lord waited until all the other followers had left.

"Love is a weakness... you do know that don't you?" He said in a whisper that is barely audible.

"Yes master. People who wear their hearts on their sleeves and allow themselves to be overcome by emotions are incredibly foolish and like you said my lord they are weak." I said to him. This was exactly what he wanted to hear.

"You are right. Though I think that you may have developed a lust for Miss Black. She is an extraordinary talented young woman after all. However, you are an exceptional follower. You have never failed me once and it would be a shame if your fantastic potential was to go to waste, because of the weakness of love." The Dark Lord said, his eyes looking directly into mine searching my thoughts.

I paused for a minute, taking in what my lord had said.

"Though Rodolphus I trust you to not to be overcome by that weakness. If you must lust over Miss Black. I will be content with that. Just don't let love control your emotions and affect your dedication towards me."

With that remark, he left me alone in the room.

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