Bella Snape-Lestrange Chapter 4
Bella's POV
"You will leave tonight. Get your things. You will apparate to Forks. Your mother will accompany you. I however, have to speak with the Dark Lord. " I was ecstatic that I could finally escape, even if it was temporary.
Snape's POV
How dare he! We both had an agreement not to harm Isabella with the Cruciatus. It was unnecessary. I know the girl can be a handful, but that is over the line. I apparated to Malfoy Manor, and asked the house elf where the Dark Lord was. "Methinks, he must be in his quarters, Master Snape." It said, bowing deeply.
I found him in his quarters, talking to Narcissa. "My Lord, is there no other of your loyal followers to do the deed? He's just-" But the Dark Lord cut in. "You and Draco should take this as an opportunity. Lord Voldemort rewards his followers, Narcissa. Lucius has displeased me greatly. Your son has a chance of taking his place. Tell me, exactly how hard is it to defeat a band of young, mudblood children? "He said in a patronizing voice. I walked in carefully, standing so I was a few feet away from him. "My Lord, I have word that you cast the Cruciatus on Isabella. Why would you do that? We had an agreement." I said sternly. " Really, this is the second time I have had to punish the girl. She is wild, and has to learn how to take orders. It's simple discipline. Now, did you really think it is easy to be the most intelligent, powerful, and most extraordinary man in all of Britain? I have struggled to bring myself back to power once more, and you think I do not get tired or stressed? Lord Voldemort is a strong man, but even I have days where servants drive me to the brink." Liar. I am extremely glad he cannot read my mind, otherwise he'd be listening to me curse him out in many languages. "My Lord, I do know that, but Isabella is much too young to be treated that way. She doesn't know better." I pleaded, hoping he could see my side of things.
I had grown to love Isabella, though I never show it. I had thought it was impossible for me to love anyone but Lily, but she was my daughter. Years of living with her had finally paid off. She was a combination of me and Bellatrix. I disliked Bellatrix; everyone knew that. It was a very drunken mistake that shocked everyone back then. But then Isabella was born, and I found someone new to care for. Of course, Andromeda helped me with the womanly things, and so did Molly Weasley, but I was her father. And I cared about her. She had my skills, Bellatrix's temper and looks, my intellligence, she was a Slytherin. Two people combined into one. I couldn't lose her. She could become like Bellatrix. I shuddered. That would be utterly disgusting.
"Severus, she deserved her punishment. Nothing will change that. Isabella disobeyed me, she suffered the consenquences. Simple." "My Lord, you know about the plans for Isabella to leave? I have decided for her to leave tonight. She is packing as we speak." He merely seemed disappointed. "I thought she'd stay, help Draco with his training. He would need it, being the son of Lucius." The Dark Lord sneered his name. No! She would not stay where the Dark Lord could always find her. I could not allow that. "She could apparate back and forth from Forks." In hopes to appease him. "Yes," The Dark Lord said distractedly. "But I do believe she will play a part in the plan. I am still trying to find out what."He said after a moment.
I only hope Isabella will be safe. There were only two people in the world now who I had a duty to protect. Hopefully, they don't die.
Bella's POV
I sent the rest of my things to Forks. Now it was time for me to leave. I feel so trapped and in pain here, that I only hope Forks is better. In the muggle world, I can be comforted with the hope that there are no mythical creatures. I hope...
Sorry, it's relatively short. I had to get Snape's POV across.