XI

"Happy Birthday, little cousin," Bellatrix told me with a sneer.

"Thank you," I answered.

"Did you get your letter?"

"Yep." I replied proudly.

"Going soon enough then?" she asked. I nodded.

"Which house?"

"Slytherin," I answered confidently.

"Good," she smiled at me. "That's the best house."

"I know."

"And stay away from who?" she quizzed.

"Gryffindors."

"Good!"

I smiled again. She suddenly grabbed my throat.

"But don't you dare embarrass me," she growled at me. I stared back, starting to choke. "Got it?"

I nodded furiously, gasping. She let go.

"See you soon then, little cousin."

She walked away, laughing.


Somehow, I can imagine Bellatrix doing this...