" Come on out, children. " Druella said.
Narcissa and Andromeda were the first ones to scamper away. Bellatrix and the boys took their time, much to Druella's annoyance. There were a ton of people gathered in the dining room. And boxes wrapped in fancy paper and ribbons were stacked a mile high on top of the table. Bellatrix could hardly believe they were all for her. She took a seat at the head of the table. She then spent quite a while opening her presents. The children watched in awe, and the adults talked.
" Bellatrix is so...just...unpleasant. " Druella admitted to Walburga.
" That child needs more discipline. My brother lets her run wild. " Walburga stated.
" That's what I told him. But he thinks he's firm enough with her. " Druella said, sounding very frustrated.
" You and Cygnus are going to have to do something about it. If you don't mind me saying, she could grow up to be a real spoiled bitch if she doesn't get put in her place. " Walburga warned.
Druella looked at her increduously. But then she thought on what Walburga just said.
" I suppose you're right... Well, I've been trying to have another child. And if it's a boy, Bellatrix will get what's coming to her because Cygnus will be much more interested in a son. " Druella admitted, not caring how that sounded.
" Excellent point. I hope you have a boy, then. A little brother is just what that girl needs. " Walburga said, snickering.
Before anyone knew it, several hours had passed between the presents, the games, and the cake. Some people were starting to leave because it was getting late. Bellatrix hugged her new friends goodbye, who insisted on coming to visit her and her sisters in the summer. Rodolphus was especially keen on seeing Bellatrix again. He pulled her aside and embraced her in another hug. Then, he did something she wasn't expecting. He held her hand, gave her a quick peck on the lips, then scampered off like a scared toddler. Bellatrix just smirked and made her way to the staircase. She was tired and wanted to go to bed.
Summer came. The Black sisters couldn't contain their excitement. The Malfoys and the Lestranges would be coming to Black Manor tomorrow. And they were to stay until the week was out. All was well. The Blacks were all in a strangely good mood. Even Cygnus, which was rare. But especially Druella, for she had happy news.
She'd called Cygnus and the girls into the parlor, saying she had something wonderful to tell them. Andromeda waited patiently on the couch. Narcissa played with her dolls. Cygnus sat in his chair with a cigar in his mouth and his favorite daughter on his lap.
" There's something I want to tell everyone. " Druella announced.
Before she said it, Cygnus took a guess. She was pregnant.
" I'm going to have a baby. " she said, with a huge smile.
Andromeda and Narcissa squeaked for joy. Cygnus and Bellatrix exchanged glances.
" Mommy, I have enough sisters. " Bellatrix stated, as though it should be obvious.
" I quite agree. I hope you get a brother. " added Cygnus.
Druella frowned.
" Why can't those two ever be happy..." she mumbled to herself.
Bellatrix had said she had enough sisters to try and be nice with what she was really thinking. Honestly, she wasn't happy at all about any more babies, brother or sister. She'd had enough of it. That was one more person she'd have to fight to get attention over, and less toys for her. With that, she stormed off to her room, and slammed the door shut.
" I don't think she wants any more babies. " Cygnus informed his wife.
" Well, it can't always be about what she wants. " Druella snapped.
Bellatrix locked the door to her bedroom. She began to scream and stomp in frustration. Then she grabbed the sheets and pillows off her bed, and threw them to the floor. She then proceeded to break everything in sight, then sink to the floor when her work was done.
Then came the noise of someone rushing up the stairs. They pounded on her bedroom door.
" Bellatrix, let me in right now. " Druella said, sharply.
Bellatrix didn't budge. She heard her mother sigh, then mumble ' alohamora '. She flung the door open before staring in disbelief at the mess Bellatrix had made.
" Bellatrix Layla Black! " Druella exclaimed.
Bellatrix just smirked.
" You clean up this mess right now! There is no way in hell you're leaving your room like this when the Malfoys and the Lestranges come here tomorrow! " Druella ordered.
" No! " screamed Bellatrix, who then scampered out the door, leaving Druella to clean up the room.
