Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Bellatrix (Black) Lestrange, Andromeda (Tonks) Black.
Rating: PG
Summary: What happens when Bellatrix finds out her sister is going to marry a muggle?
It was late. The lights in the living room were on, Bellatrix walked nervously around the room.
She was planning to surprise her sister, but Andromeda wasn't home. Where could she be at such a late hour?
Bellatrix was losing her mind. Her sister hadn't arrived yet, and she didn't know what to do.
While she was considering the options, the door suddenly opened and Andromeda happily skipped through.
Bellatrix had never before seen her so cheerful. Her smile was wide, refusing to fade away.
Andromeda looked surprised to see her sister, but without any questions, she hugged her.
They stood there in silence for a few minutes, embracing each other.
When Andromeda finally let go, she held her sister's hands.
Bellatrix felt something on Andromeda's finger, and when she looked down, she saw a golden ring with a single diamond.
When Andromeda saw Bellatrix's face, her smile became even wider than before.
"Bella, he's the love of my life, I've never felt happier!"
Bellatrix smiled back. She didn't know how to react; she was too overwhelmed.
She was happy that her sister had found someone who could make her happy, and she was glad that she wouldn't have to suffer a marriage without love, like the one that she had with Rodolphus.
"I'm so happy for you, little sister! Who is he? From what family?" Bellatrix was certain that he was someone they knew since they were acquainted with all the best pureblood families.
Andromeda lowered her eyes and whispered back, "He's from the Tonks family..."
Bellatrix looked confused.
"Tonks? I've never heard of them!"
Andromeda's smile faded away as she caught Bellatrix's look.
Bellatrix's eyes narrowed. When she saw Andromeda's expression, she suddenly realized.
She grabbed her sister's hand, but Andromeda quickly released it from her grasp.
Bellatrix's quick glance was enough.
The ring, Bellatrix thought, was definitely muggle-made. Such a different style than the wizard art. The noble Andromeda Black was associating herself with a muggle? How could that be possible?
Bellatrix looked at her sister, a glance full of scorn and loathing.
Andromeda started to talk, but Bellatrix raised her hand, forcing her to stop.
A single tear slipped down Andromeda's face.
"Bella..."
"No," Bellatrix whispered, her voice breaking. She closed her eyes and stayed silent for a long moment. When she opened them, she stood confidently in front of her sister, who suddenly seemed so strange to her.
There was loathing in every part of Bellatrix's body, especially in her black eyes, which penetrated deep into Andromeda's gentle ones.
"One day you will pay, Andromeda. You are no longer a sister of mine."