Narcissa was sat by an unlit fire, not expecting their arrival she shrieked and jumped up. "Draco, Bella. What is going on?" Bella didn't reply, she left Draco's arm and ran to her sister. Falling into her arms and breaking down crying again.
She looked at her son "Care to explain?"
"Where do you want me to start?" he asked his aunt
She sobbed and simply whispered to her sister "Rodolphus" Narcissa turned back to look at Draco "Tell me everything" she said as she half carried Bella to the sofa and they both sat down. "Lucius!" she called and she brought out a bottle of firewhiskey, careful not to give her sister too much
"He hurts her. Mother"
"Yes. Well we all know that" she didn't look at her soon as she poured a glass for Bella, who continued to cry into a cushion. "he has for years, Bella has always fought back though" she became defensive, trying to deny the fact that no-one helped her older sister
"Have you been to her house? Mother
"No, no-one has but Bella and her husband" she said husband as if he was a loving man
"Well I have, why is irrelevant. But I have and there was glass smashed everywhere and nothing was not broken. Did you know that?"
"She is known to have her tantrums" she handed the small glass to her sister who drank it instantly
"Would she tidy up after herself?"
"I-I... Fine, so her house is a mess. She probably killed her elf" Narcissa was trying her hardest to avoid the conversation, the guilt she felt for leaving her sister alone in this was unbearable
"She took my sons, and when I went to get them back. I found her in a bedroom and nothing was in one piece!" he shouted knowing he was making his mother uncomfortable
"She really took them?!" her mouth hung open. Next to her Bella let out another scream
"That is beside the point!" he said "She came back and stayed at the Manor last night and did not stop crying all night! She is an emotional wreck. And. You. Don't .Care"
She stopped and stared at her son. "o-of course I care. She's m-my sister"
"Well you ignore the fact that she needs comfort." He whispered to his mother. "Did you know she cant have children, that's why she hates Hermione"
"Yes. Draco I know everything, I just choose to ignore it" she looked down as she said the last part
"Well shame on you. She is your sister"
"But she can defend herself! She's killed more than any other person I know and not a hint of regret she has shown. She despises children, doesn't love no-one but a dead evil wizard, and could easily over power that man she was forced to marry"
"Mother! You have not seen her in an emotional breakdown, like I have!" he shouted at her "For the past 18 hours she has been crying. Hermione had to put a silencing charm on the room she stayed in so your Grandsons could sleep! Have you ever seen Aunt Bella cry? he confronted her
"No.. No I haven't" she was growing tired "Draco cut to your point!"
"She needs help. And I can't do much because I have to work and Hermione looks after the boys during the day. I need your, and Fathers help"
"Help with what?"
"How stupid are you? With looking after her! Making sure she is safe! And doing something about Rod" he refused to call him his uncle
"Don't speak to your mother like that!" Lucius strode into the room. Narcissa didn't look at her husband but glared at her son "Your uncle is an alcoholic. What happens between him and Bella isn't for us to mess with"
Ignoring his parents he said to Bella "Aunt Bella. Do you want to come back to mine?" he asked softy
She longed to be with her sister but after hearing what she had to say she was better off with her nephew and mudblood. She nodded her head still shaky.
"Alright, come on then." he said to his aunt "Goodbye Mother, Father" he nodded to each
She leant down to her sister and kissed her cheek goodbye but before she stood up she hissed in her ear "Some sister you are" she glared coldly into her eyes then returned to Draco
"You ready?" he asked
She nodded and held onto his arm
The two of them apperated to outside the Manor "Out here because we don't want to startle the babies" he explained after Bellatrix had given him an odd look
She snorted and rolled her eyes. Once back inside she looked at Draco "What are you going to do?"
"What do you want me to do?"
"Get rid of my husband" she whispered
They walked in the front door as Draco said "Hermione we are back!" and the to Bella "Do you want him gone from you house? Or?"
"I want him gone. Completely " her murderous look returned to her eyes
"Okay" he said simply. She wanted him to kill her husband. Just as that thought ran through his mind, Hermione came around the corner with Lachlan in her arm.
Bellatrix left as soon as Hermione walked in, she went up to her guest room. Draco shook his head and sighed
"You are aware you brought her back?" she asked Draco
"Yes" he questioned her with his eyes
"Why?" she asked
"That house is unbearable, not to mention her husband" he shuddered "Clearly one of them killed their elf and Rod is slowly killing her"
"Is it that bad?"
He nodded
"That's horrible" Hermione said
"I know, can she stay here while... While I sort things?" he thought about his aunts request
"If she behaves" they were talking like Bellatrix was a child
"I'll keep an eye on her" he sighed "would you let her anywhere near our kids?"
"I would make an effort to let her interact with them. I would watch her with them but I can't see why not" she said after careful consideration
"Thank you" he kissed her on the forehead "where's Scorpius?"
"Sleeping, They have adapted different napping patterns" she smiled handing Lachlan to him
"I guess that makes it easier" he smiled
"Yeah. I just hope they stay on different patterns"
"Not for long"
"What do you mean?
"they grow up fast y'know"
"Yeah, I do" she turned her head listening
"She's too quiet" he turned his head upwards
They went up stairs to find their door open "That was closed before" she whispered worriedly
"Don't worry, she's harmless when she's like this" he wasn't so sure
They crept around to door frame to see Bellatrix sitting on their bed with Scorpius in her arms. She was whispering to him and softly rocking him.
Draco put an arm across Hermione's chest, stopping her from storming in. "aunt?" he was just going to sit with her, not take the baby
Hermione did not know why he had put his arm around her. She wanted to see Bellatrix happy and she was. She smiled as she followed Draco into the room
Bellatrix lifted her head "I remember when you where this small"
"It would not be surprised. I bet that is what I looked like too" he chuckled. Only and hour ago his aunt was Baling her eyes out and now she was sort of smiling
She smiled, it was the first proper smile in years. Not the wicked grin she had before killing someone but a genuine smile
Hermione could see how happy she and Draco were. Together with her sons
"Cissy is so lucky"
The random comment startled Draco from his small daydream "Why?" he asked
"Because she has a family, Lucius and you. And then a deranged sister" her smile faded
"You are not deranged" he countered
She let out a sarcastic laugh
"Would you like to feed him?" Hermione asked Bellatrix
"No" she looked at her startled, she nearly hexed Draco when she tried to feed him
"It's okay." she smiled "You can if you want to" Hermione was trying to make an effort here
She thought about it momentarily then nodded
Hermione went and got a bottle and on the way back warmed it so all Bellatrix had to do was feed him "Here you go Bellatrix"
"Thank you" she mumbled and started feeding Scorpius. She was a natural mother, surprising as she has never had a child and always struggled with Draco
Hermione simply smiled a warm smile and went to sit beside Draco.
"Its a shame, she looks so happy" Draco whispered to her, Bella didn't hear
"I wish I could help" she said glumly
"Me too" he frowned and gently kissed her head, wrapping an arm around her, the other around Lachlan.
Hermione's next comment shocked Draco "We should get an elf. With all these mouths to feed an all"
"You sure? You hate the treatment of elves" he asked, surprised at her suggestion
"Well we could get one and make sure it was a free elf. And once the boys are a bit older. They could play together" she smiled at her idea "Look at Dobby, He is a free elf and still services Harry"
He frowned "if you want" he thought about what his aunt done to previous elves
"Thank you Draco." Scorpius started wailing and Bellatrix just looked stunned
She looked down at the baby and wasn't sure what to do. Hesitantly she picked him up and cuddled him to her chest, she was over come by shock that she had just been so caring
Scorpius let out a huge burb, and Bella looked down to make sure he didn't puke on her. Hermione and Draco laughed at Scorpius's burp
"I'm tired" she whispered and stood up to hand the baby back to Hermione. She stroked his face and had a loving look on her face.
"Have a good sleep" Hermione said
Bella gave her an odd look then returned to her bed. "She's a better babysitter than the twins" Draco laughed
"I agree with that one" Hermione giggled
He kissed her forehead again. "Thank you, for not over reacting when she had Scorpius"
"It's fine. I could see how happy she was"
He smiled "She might not be an angel but no one deserves to have to go through what she is" he sighed
"That is true. I would not wish that on my worst enemy"
"Tomorrow I have some things to sort out, mainly getting some of Bella's stuff from her house. Can I leave you to get an elf? I won't be long and I'll take her with me"
"I don't know were to get one. I can't imagine that that the is a store in Diagon Alley that sells them"
"And you think I know?" He raised an eyebrow "Go see harry, I'm sure he'll get Dobby to help"
"Sounds like a good idea. I might actually take the boys to Luna and Harry's place tomorrow, just for a day out. Do you mind?"
"No, not at all... Like I say, got some business to do" he smiled but felt a bit sick knowing what his aunt wants, he won't kill him but he'll make sure he stays away
"Do you need me to take anything to them, while I am going ? And are you hungry? I can whip up something if you want"
"Was all he said and leant down to kiss her
"Draco" she giggled
He smiled a bit then put a hand by her back and picked her off her feet
She lent in to Draco and kissed him, rubbing her tongue along his lips, asking for entrance
He parted his lips and carried her to the lounge, putting her down on the sofa
"Draco" she panted "We, can't"
"Why not?" He smirked, everyone was upstairs sleeping
"It is to early and you are to big" she complained. He had really worked her up and she would not come down now
"Fine" he stood up, leaving her on the couch
"Draco" she whined "Come back"
"I'm just to irresistible" and he clambered back on top of her
"You may be to big, but I know some things of yours that aren't" she hinted
"Hey" he laughed and kissed her again
"Well don't leave me hanging, After you do me. I will pleasure you"
He groaned and started taking his shirt off
"Let me do that for you"
He smirked and took hid hands away, he started on her top
She carefully unbuttoned his pants and started to slide them down his legs
He kissed her neck as he slid her jeans off
Laying on the couch with only her bra and panties on. And Draco had his boxers on. She grinned at him "It has been to long"
"Far too long" he smirked and lightly tickled around her panties before slowly taking them off
"Hmmm Draco" she moaned in agreement
He traced a finger between her legs then took his boxers off, he's not waiting any longer
Grasping him in her hand, she started stoking him
He moaned lightly, biting his lip
"Like that?" she teased
"Mhm" he closed his eyes, all he wanted to do was fuck her but she was teasing him
She started pulling and tugging on him, faster and faster
"Hermione" he gasped
"Yes?" she said playfully
"I Fucking love you" he said and leant in to kiss her neck
"I know" she said as she continued to pump him
He clenched his teeth as he could feel himself coming to a climax
Wrapping her other hand around his balls she massaged them
He groaned as he came, once he regained control of his muscles again he pushed Hermione down and slid inside her
"Dear Merlin" she moaned trying to stay quite knowing they had guests and no silencing charms
He grinned at her attempt of staying quiet, he thrust into her fast and deep
"Not, long now" she was so wound up that it was not even funny
He proceeded to pound into her
"Faster. Harder"
She whispered a silencing charm around the two of them. He groaned and grabbed her thighs as he went faster. Draco could feel the pleasure building in him. Desperate for him not to come before Hermione he slid his had down between the two of them and started to rub her.
"Draco!" she shouted by the sudden addition to the pleasure. As if encouragement, Draco pummelled her harder and was hitting her cervix by the time he felt her clenching around him "Draco" she yelled as she came. Setting him off.
Regaining himself he climbed off her and laid down beside her.
"Doctor Pomfrey is not going to be too happy about this" she said once she came down from her high. "And I am going to be in a bit of pain tomorrow" she grinned
"Why?"
"Because the boys are only 5 weeks and we were not supposed to do that until 6 to 7 weeks after they were born. And because you are large and we have not done that in a while. Not that I am complaining"
He kissed her and Hermione snuggled into his chest like she does ever time they have sex. "Good night my love" he whispered to her as she fell asleep. Draco following soon after.
Hermione was woken by crying above them and then she remembered their time on the couch last night. shotting up she knocked Draco off the couch.
"Ow!" he shouted "I know I'm a deep sleeper but-" he opened his eyes and realised he was in the living room "Ah crap" he stood up rubbing his head
"Are you glad I woke you up now, considering we are still naked and we have guests." she smirked "Come help with the boys
He rubbed his head and picked up his old jeans, pulling them on to cover himself from his aunt and kids.
"I didn't mean to knock you off the couch" she said as she walked up the stairs "I hope they have not woken Bellatrix up, she needs her sleep"
"It's fine" he grumbled as he followed her up the stairs
"Don't be so grumpy, you should be used to waking up to them"
"Not used to being pushed off a couch" he groaned under his breath, hoping Hermione didn't hear.
"Well maybe you should not fall asleep on it"
"Maybe you shouldn't shag me on it"
"Actually, It was you who shagged me" she giggled as she got to the bedroom door
He rolled his eyes and followed her in
Hermione looked at both of her sons and they were both sleeping "I swear I heard thrm crying" she said to Draco
"You sure it was them?" he looked towards his aunts room.
"There was two different tones... I think"
"Do you want to go check on her?" she asked
He frowned and walked across the hallway and knocked on her door "Bella?"
Sitting up in the bed "Oh Draco I am sorry for waking you" she apologised
"So it was you crying?" he sighed and walked over to the post of her bed
"Yeah," she looked down at the floor
"Oh Aunt..." he looked down at her "What was wrong?" his voice was worried
"Everything" she cried
"Ssh ssh ssh" he sat on the bed and gently rested a hand on her arm. "Me and you are going to get your stuff today, and... I'll take care of Rodolphus" he swallowed a lump in his throat
"What about Hermione and the boys?" she asked
"They're spending the day with Harry and Luna" he removed his hand as she calmed down
"Thank you"
"Sort yourself out, aunt, and then we can go" he smiled and left the room, leaving her to get ready. Or really, more for him to put more clothes on.
Calming herself down she stood up. and Looked in the mirror on the dresser. "I look worse then I normally do." she said and waved her wand to fix her look.
Draco went back into their room "she's okay, nightmares I guess" he said to Hermione
"How are you holding up?" Hermione asked him
"I'm always okay" he smiled and kissed her forehead before hunting out something to wear
She laughed softly ensuring not to wake the babies
He went into the bathroom to freshen up then got changed. About 10 minutes had passed before he kissed Hermione good bye "I know it's early but I don't know how long this'll take"
"I think it is funny. You had wild sex hair and were half naked and went to go see her" she said to him "And it's okay. I will have breakfast and once the boys wake up I will feed them and dress them and we shall at Luna's and Harry's. So come and get me from there when you are done" She smiled and kissed him back
Draco laughed a little and said good bye to the sleeping boys then went to see Bellatrix.
She was still by the mirror, staring at her hollow face. 'that's not me' she tried to say to herself. But it was, she wasn't only destroyed on the inside but the pain was etched on her face and body. She turned round as Draco entered. "Let's go then" she tried to smile.
Arriving at the Lestrange manor Bellatrix cringed and hid behind Draco "I am pitiful" she whispered
"All you need to do is grab some clothes and possessions, nothing else" he looked at her, it was him that had to sort out Rod
"Come with me to make sure he is not waiting for me?" she asked
"I'm going to find him first, then make sure he goes no-where near you okay?"
"Okay. But I am coming with you until you find him"
"Of course" he looked at her as if it were obvious
She followed Draco around the manor until he looked at her and said "I found him"
Bellatrix washed over with fear as the smell of alcohol crept closer. She stayed behind Draco as they walked into the master bedroom where Rod was. Rod looked towards the pair, the corners of his mouth turned upwards in what was meant to be a smile but looked like a grimace. "here to return what isn't yours boy?" he staggered towards them.
"I came with my Aunt to collect some of her thing" he said firmly
He laughed "She owns nothing, it's all mine!" he lifted his hands up as if to exaggerate his point "she owns NOTHING"
"I don't think that is true"
Bellatrix stayed by Draco, afraid to stand up to her husband yet all she wanted to do was run to him. Rod came closer to the two, completely blanking Draco as he threatened him. He stood by Bella and ran a grubby finger across her pale cheek, it was almost a loving gesture until his hand swung back and came crashing onto her face. She shrieked at the contact but let go of Draco "Please Rod, please" she started sobbing again
"What do you think you are doing!?" he yelled at Rod making Bella cringe
"Draco no, that was hardly anything. Please. Just leave it" she sobbed. "That's my Bella" Rod smirked
"He just slapped you across the face. Aunt, that is not normal"
"I deserved it" she mumbled, looking down. Rod grinned at her submissive behaviour. "She's mine boy, now leave before I get any ideas" he stroked Bella's wild locks
"NO!" he shouted "No you didn't deserve it. No she is not yours, and no I am not leaving"
Rod ignored Draco's anger and continued to play with Bella's hair. "My Trixie..." he cooed, knowing she hated that name. She looked up at him and as she did his hand curled up and pulled on her hair. Grabbing her raven hair he threw her across the room, she landed on the bed in fits of tears
"That's enough Rodolphus!"
Pulling his wand out, ready to use it when needed
"And what are you going to do? Kill me?" he laughed
"If it is needed" he said in a single tone
He narrowed his eyes and cocked his head. "Oh really" he knew he couldn't duel, he was too drunk "Fine I'm sorry, now could you please leave me and my dear wife alone?"
"As I said. We are here to collect a few of her things. The we BOTH will be off
"I don't think so. You're leaving my Bella with me" he looked towards her, she still buried her head in the pillows trying to block out what is happening
"Well then I am not leaving"
He snarled "This is my house you will do as I say!"
"I don't give a shit! If it is your house or we were at the Ministry. I am not leaving without her and her things"
"Well, make yourself at home." he walked back over to Bella "This one is never leaving my sight again" he growled
"We will see about that"
Again, he ignored Draco and crouched down to Bella he grabbed her hair again do he could whisper in her ear "I think you need punished for this. The trouble you've caused. You won't move from that bed" he stood up as she whimpered and turned to Draco "If you would leave now, I seem to be busy"
"Why don't you leave?"
"It's my house" he snarled
"She is my Aunt" he countered
"If you hadn't noticed I don't care for family ties" Rod had his back to Bella as he argued with Draco. Slowly and silently Bella rose from the bed, she took 2 steps towards her drunk husband and drew her wand. She merely hissed the curse but Rod collapsed to the floor
"What did you do to him? How long do we have till he comes to?" Draco asked after he understood what she had done
"Not long" she stared at Rod's body, scared and shocked at what she had done. She crouched down "I'm sorry baby" she whispered and kissed her fingers and placed her fingers on his still lips
"Well collect your things then"
She got up and ran to her drawers, pulling out multiple black robes, cloaks and corsets. After getting a few more things she turned to look at the bed, she reached underneath it and pulled out an old, burnt box. "I'm ready" she said shakily, wanting to get out the house
"Can you apperate your self?" he asked her
She nodded and without asking any questions she was gone.
Below him, Rod groaned.
"Wake up you oaf"
He groaned and rolled from his side and onto his back "What the fuck happened?" he growled, looking at the ceiling.
"I am not sure what she hexed you with"
"She?" he shot up "SHE hexed me?!"
"I didn't even use my wand all day"
"When I get my hands on that bitch..." he didn't finish the sentence as he scrambled to his feet "Where is she?
"Not sure. I asked if she could Apperate by herself and then she nodded and was gone"
Rod's head stopped spinning and reality came back to him "Get out of here! This is my house!"
"My pleasure. Have fun you lonely man" he said as he Apperated home
Bellatrix had apperated back to Draco's manor. She stood in the hallway, her items scattered on the floor as she cried into her hands
When Draco arrived, he saw Bella sitting on the floor of the hallway crying. "Aunt Bellatrix" he said quietly making sure not to startle her.
"W-what did I d-do? I-I just hexed him! H-he's my husband!" she sobbed, her eyes wild with the shock of what she had done
"He is fine. I stayed until he came to. Was confused but fine. Did you Confundus him?"
"I can't remember, my wand acted for itself" she tried to stand again, slightly shaky
"Here" he held out his hand
She took it and started to collect her few belongings. This was all she was worth, old death eater robes and a tarnished box of memories
"Do you want me to see if any of Hermione's clothes would fit you?" he asked knowing she would probably not accept them
She shook her head "Muggle clothes" she snarled, much preferring the heavy black skirts and leather corsets she wore
"Do you want me to go to Diagon Alley then?"
She shrugged, clothes were the least of her worries
"Would you like anything?"
"To be alone" and she walked to her room
"Fine then" he said to himself.
Bella stayed in her room for what felt like hours. She had a strange feeling, she wanted to see her great-nephews.