"What did you say?! What did you say?!" Bellatix asked her sister excitedly as she pulled Narcissa by the arm to sit on her bed with her. "You said yes didn't you?! Certainly you did! He's only been pining after you since you met!" Bellatrix laughed loudly as she remembered watching Lucius throw himself at Narcissa's feet for years while they were in school. Even when he had other girlfriends.

"Oh I nearly did, believe me. But Bellatrix you know I could not. Not when you are not married, mother would finally throw herself into a grave if I did that! It's improper." Narcissa shook her head, a small smile rolling over her fine features as she watched her older sister.

Bellatrix only laughed more. "You know she's been looking for excuses to for years! You'd be doing the hag a favor." She exclaimed, now giving Narcissa a malicious grin. "You and I both know that you aren't worried about mother at all. You're only worried about your own name. As you should be. Mother has been a joke since we were children." Bellatrix added gleefully as she thought back to when the whispers of their father's infidelity first came to light to the public, embarrassing their mother so much that she took to drinking on the regular.

"So what if I am? Someone's got to look out for the family name. I really ought to marry Lucius though. It'd be very practical. He's handsome, and rich, and his family has a pristine name. Certainly it'd make everyone forget about our little rut." Narcissa explained to Bellatrix, watching her sister carefully before glancing at the ground. "And I do care a great deal for him Bellatrix." Narcissa said almost sadly. "I don't believe I love him…not yet, But I think I could. If I can just get the chance." She added, looking back to Bellatrix, who was now watching her with sad eyes.

"What must I do?" Came Bellatrix's solemn voice. Of course she already knew what she had to do. It was something she had been avoiding for some time, however now her sister's happiness was at stake. Narcissa was one of the few people that Bellatrix loved. And when Bellatrix loves, she shows her love by true devotion to those she cares about. And for Narcissa's sake, even Bellatrix Black was willing to marry some stupid fool.

"You know what. But it's a harsh thing to ask of you. I do admire your passion for being untamed, and in charge. Perhaps that could still be. We only must be careful to pick the correct husband for you. If you are willing I mean…" Narcissa trailed off, unsure if even Bellatrix would willingly tie herself down to a man. Not that Narcissa truly believed her dear sister could ever be tied down. Bellatrix was a woman of her own making. No one could change such a personality.

"Yes, and I have a few ideas actually. I did know you might want to marry at some point. I even thought it might be Lucius, the way he eyes you and hangs on to any small look you give him. And why shouldn't you marry someone who worships the very ground you walk on?" Bellatrix asked with a smirk. Oh yes, she had plenty of ideas of whom she might marry. She just had to decide on one. "We will hold a feast Narcissa! You can plan the entire thing, you know I don't have much mind for such things. We'll just inform everyone that it's a dinner party for our close friends, and I'll invite everyone I'll consider marrying. Mother will be thrilled won't she? She always talks about me marrying."

Narcissa stared at her sister with mild surprise. And then a smile. It was just like Bella to get a plan ready on the spot. "You'll be the center of attention at this dinner party!" She exclaimed cheerfully. "I'll ask mother, you ask father. He likes you better." Narcissa decided with a prompt nod. It was not a lie either. Growing up, it had always been apparent that Cygnus Black favored the oldest daughter. Always taking her out on some adventure, or even choosing to take her to work when he could over his other two daughters. Not that Narcissa ever cared much, as she saw no need to go out into the woods to practice some curse on some smelly animal of sorts. No, Narcissa had always been taken under the wing of their mother. Their mother who envied her fair beauty and graceful manner. She was always more than happy to have Narcissa by her side when going out to tea with other women of their status. As well as sought after Narcissa's opinion when managing her own gatherings.

"We must ask at once! The sooner the better." Narcissa said before she stood up and hugged her sister. "Whoever said you weren't kind?" She asked before turning away from the wild dark haired young woman and walking to the door. "And if you don't mind, I've got a few matches of my own to add to your collection." She said with a small smirk before leaving Bellatrix alone in her room.