Author's Note: School is finallllly done. Now onto the war!

MadlyinlovewithBowie

You're right, Rodolphus is mean!

But keep in mind, karma can be a real bitch. :)

As for Anne and Sirius, I suppose you'll have to see. I wouldn't want to spoil the story!

Haha, and bad mental images indeed.

Just imagine Rodolphus's feeling on it, especially since he's such a possessive person.

Enjoy the story!

'Can you believe it, Anne?!' Narcissa exclaimed. 'We're done! We're done! Finally!'

Anne laughed, nervously. 'Yes...we're done.'

Narcissa smiled at Anne, sweetly. 'Anne, don't be worried! I swear to you, Lucius and I will come see you all the time! It'll be just like old times.'

Anne returned Narcissa's smile. 'I suppose.'

'Well, we better head down, or we'll miss the train!' Narcissa said. 'Have you got your stuff?'

'Yes, umm...listen, Narcissa, I'm gonna go sit with Sirius, and James and Lily and the others.' Anne said, biting on her lip.

Narcissa sighed. 'Well, I guess you'll want to say goodbye.'

Anne nodded and hugged Narcissa. 'Thank you so much for understanding.'

'Just, you promise you'll be back right? You're not going to go run off with Sirius.' Narcissa asked, frowning.

Anne took a deep sigh. 'Yes, Narcissa, I will be back. I promise, I'm not leaving King's Cross with Sirius.'

'Good.' Narcissa said. 'I don't think...'

'Yeah.' Anne said, knowing what Narcissa was about to say.

'Well, let's head down now.' Anne said.

Narcissa and Anne made their way downstairs and were met by their friends.

'About time.' Rabastan said, annoyed.

'I'll see you guys later, I'm running late.' Anne said, turning around to leave.

Rabastan grabbed onto Anne. 'Where do you think you're going?'

'Rabastan, she's still going with you...' Narcissa said, sounding a little unsure.

'Yeah, Rabastan, I have to go.' Anne said, trying to pull away from Rabastan.

'Then stay, just so we're sure.' Rabastan suggested, loosening his grip.

'Guys, let her go.' Regulus said. 'Trust her, I do.'

Rabastan reluctantly let go of Anne, who smiled a little. 'I'll see you soon.'

Anne headed outside with her things and took a deep breath.

'Anne!' Sirius called 'We've been waiting for ages!'

'I was starting to think you weren't going to come.' James admitted, sadly.

'I wouldn't let you down, James.' Anne said, smiling.

'Everyone else is already boarded.' James replied. 'Come let's go.'

Anne nodded and she made her way onto the train, with James and Sirius by her side.

'Have you got the ring?' Sirius asked.

'Oh my god, you're proposing!' Anne exclaimed.

'Shhh!' James hissed. 'Not so loud!'

'Sorry.' Anne mumbled.

'You know I was proposing.' James said, confused.

'Yeah, ummm, I forget.' Anne said, sadly. 'I'm sure she'll be very happy.'

'I guess we'll soon find out.' James said, grinning.

Anne found herself unable to return his smile.

'Finally!' Lily said, happily, upon seeing Anne, James and Sirius.

'Sorry.' Anne apologizes. 'I got side tracked.'

'It's fine.' Remus said, smiling. 'Sit down.'

Anne sat down, returning Remus's smile. 'God, I can't believe we're done.'

'I'm glad N.E.W.T's are over.' Peter added.

Everyone nodded their head in agreement.

'God, and I thought O.W.L's were bad!' Anne said, laughing.

'Yeah, she got all O's.' James said, rolling her eyes.

Anne laughed and stuck out her tongue. 'It's not my fault that I'm smart.'

'Like father, like daughter.' James said, smiling.

Anne lets out a sigh, in disbelief. 'Yeah, wow...'

'Anne?' Sirius asked.

Anne shook her head. 'Sorry, it's been so long since I've thought about them and...'

'Sorry...I didn't mean to – '

'Don't worry, James.' Anne said, forcing a smile. 'I'm okay, really. You just...caught me off guard, that's all.'

A long silence fell amongst them.

'We have to fight now.' Lily finally said.

Everyone nodded their heads, gravely.

'We're part of the war now.' Remus added.

'We'll win this war.' Sirius said, confident.

'I'm not so sure...' Anne mumbled.

Sirius wraps his arms around Anne, holding her right.

'Don't worry...' he whispered. 'I'll protect you.'

Anne didn't reply Sirius.

'Where do we go from here?' Peter asked.

Everyone fell silent, realizing they didn't know.

'Auror training?' Sirius asked.

'It takes too long.' Remus replied. 'Plus...I can't be an Auror.'

'Oh, Remus!' Lily exclaimed. 'I completely forgot! What are you going to do?'

Remus shrugged. 'I'll think of something.'

'Can we not talk about the war?' Anne asked, annoyed.

'Anne, come on...it's not like you can avoid it any longer.' James said, softly.

'Sure, I can.' Anne said. 'I can avoid it all until the end of the train ride, and that's what I plan to do.'

'Anne, are you sure you're alright?' Sirius asked.

'Yes.' Anne said, determined. 'I am.'

**

'I think the trains slowing down.' Lily said.

Suddenly, the compartment door opened, and Rabastan looked in.

'Anne, we're almost here.' Rabastan said, ignoring everyone else.

'Get lost, Lestrange!' James hissed. 'She wants nothing to do with you.'

'James...' Anne said, softly.

James looks at Anne. 'What?'

Anne said nothing, but pulled James into the tightest hug she had ever given him. 'It'll be okay, I promise.'

'No, Anne!' James hissed, holding onto her.

'Anne?' Lily asked, confused.

Anne managed to get away from James to hug Lily. 'Take care of him, Lils.'

'Anne, what are you doing?' Remus asked.

'Anne, we've got to go.' Rabastan said, grabbing her arm.

'ANNE, DON'T!' James yelled, pulling out his wand.

Rabastan did the same. 'Put that away, Potter. She's made her choice.'

Lily managed to step in front of James. 'James, don't....'

'Sirius...' Anne said, almost in a whisper.

Sirius said nothing, and watched Anne walk away with Rabastan.

'I almost believed you weren't, coming.' Rabastan said, letting go of Anne.

'Way to trust me.' Anne replied, sarcastically.

Rabastan turned to hug Anne, who wass too surprised to react.

'Good luck, Anne.' Rabastan said. 'You'll need it.'

'Rabastan, I'm already so very frightened, please don't do that.' Anne said, softly.

Rabastan smiled at Anne. 'I'll protect you, I promise. I will and Lucius will, and Narcissa will and Regulus will. We'll all protect you.'

Anne nodded gratefully, and she and Rabastan both get off the train.

'Are we going straight there?' Anne asked.

'Yes, we just have to walk a little way and apparate.' Rabastan answers.

After walking for ten minutes, they stopped.

'Anne, grab my arm.' Rabastan said. 'We're going to apparate now.'

Anne grabbed Rabastan's arm, and feels a sick sensation in her stomach, before she finds her surrounded by trees.'

'What? Where are we?' Anne asked, confused.

'Apparation point.' Rabastan said. 'Rodolphus is on the run, he can't have someone just apparating into his home, you know.'

'Oh right.' Anne mumbled, feeling stupid.

'So, this is the Apparation point?' Anne asked.

Rabastan nodded. 'Yeah, now come on. We've got to go.'

Rabastan and Anne walk silently up to Lestrange Manor.

'Holy fuck!' Anne exclaimed, upon seeing her new home. 'It's huge!'

Rabastan laughed. 'Wait until you see the inside.'

'It's so beautiful.' Anne whispered.

'You'll get used to it.' Rabastan said. 'Trust me, I've lived here all my life.'

Rabastan knocked on the door.

'Maybe no one is home.' Anne said, feeling a little hopeful.

Suddenly the door was opened by a little house elf. 'Master Lestrange, Mistress Anne, come in, Master and Missus Lestrange are expecting you.'

'That's the best English I've ever heard from a house elf!' Anne whispered.

'The Lestrange's have only the best.' Rabastan said, laughing. 'Go on in.'

'I'm scared.' Anne said, feeling stupid.

'Anne, you act like you've never seen him before! Go in!' Rabastan said, annoyed.

'But...everything's going to change.' Anne replied.

'Anne, I'm right behind you. Now go.' Rabastan orders.

Sighing, Anne stepped into the house and followed the house elf. Rabastan stayed right beside her, encouraging her.

Finally, they reached another door.

'Go in.' Rabastan urges.

The house elf opened the door for them, and Anne walked in, with Rabastan behind her.

'Welcome home, Mistress.' Rodolphus said, upon seeing Anne.

All of Anne's fears seem to die as soon as she saw Rodolphus.

Anne ran up and wrapped her arms around Rodolphus. 'I've missed you so much.'

'You're home now. No worries.' Rodolphus replied, before releasing Anne.

'How touching.' Bellatrix said, smirking.

Now Anne felt nervous. Not only did she belonged to Rodolphus, she also belonged to Bellatrix now.

'Look, Roddy, she seems to remember her second master.' Bellatrix said, tauntingly.

'Bella, show Anne up to her room, while I have a work with Rabastan.' Rodolphus orders.

Bellatrix grabbed Anne by the arm. 'You, come with me.'

'Wanna loosen your grip, there?' Anne asked, hissing.

'Whoops, didn't know you were still a weak little girl.' Bellatrix said, loosening her grip.

Anne laughed. 'Your husband doesn't seem to mind.'

Bellatrix turned to face Anne. 'You want to know the best thing about being Rodolphus's wife?'

'What?' Anne asked, defiantly.

Bellatrix responded by slapping Anne hard across the face. 'What's his is also mine. Now behave!'

Anne glared as Bellatrix as soon as she turned back around again.

'Bitch.' Anne mumbled.

Luckily for Anne, Bellatrix didn't hear her.

'This is my room?!' Anne exclaimed, excitedly.

'For now.' Bellatrix answered.

'For now?' Anne questions.

'Your room is still being renovated.' Bellatrix replied. 'Rodolphus wants you closer to him. Your room is much bigger than this.'

'You're kidding!' Anne yelled, excitedly.

'God, I see that Narcissa has been rubbing off on you.' Bellatrix said, annoyed.

'Hmmm, maybe Lucius isn't the only one who likes blondes.' I say, laughing.

Bellatrix joined Anne.

'Well isn't this a surprising sight.' Rodolphus said, coming in.

'I know.' Rabastan said, coming in right after Rodolphus. 'Who knew Bellatrix can do anything but yell?'

Anne laughed and Rodolphus and Bellatrix both turn to glare at Rabastan.

'Bella, a word?' Rabastan asked. 'My next mission is with you.'

'Sure, we gotta leave them alone, anyways.' Bellatrix said, leaving.

The door shuts behind them and Rodolphus makes his way to Anne.

'Why do they have to leave us alone?' Anne asked. 'Not that I mind.'

Anne began to unbutton Rodolphus shirt, as she kissed him. 'Two bloody years!'

Rodolphus chuckled and returned Anne's kisses. 'Patience, Anne.'

Anne stopped once she saw Rodolphus take out his wand.

'Can I have yours?' he asked her.

'What? Why?' Anne asked.

'You don't need it anyways. You're not of age.' Rodolphus said. 'Give me your wand.'

'I've always done magic outside of school.' Anne replied.

'Yeah, when you lived with your uncle or father, who were both Aurors.' Rodolphus said, angrily. 'I don't need the ministry tracing underage magic in my home. Now give me your wand.'

'Fine.' Anne said, handing Rodolphus her wand. 'When I'm of age, I get it back.'

'You don't make the rules here.' Rodolphus said, making Anne's wand disappear.

'Well, I'm not your mistress.' Anne said, pulling away from Rodolphus. 'You can't force me to do anything!'

Rodolphus suddenly grinned.

'What?' Anne asked, suspiciously.

'I've got a surprise for you, that's what.' Rodolphus said.

Anne suddenly grins. 'Well, give me!'

'Normally, I'd tell you to be more patient, but I don't want to wait.' Rodolphus said, pushing Anne down onto the bed.

He climbed on top of her, kissing her eagerly. 'Do you know how long I've waited for this?'

'We've done this before.' Anne moaned, as Rodolphus continues to kiss her.

'Only once, and we failed.' Rodolphus said, breathless.

'Wait, what?' Anne asked, trying to push Rodolphus off her.

'Anne, shhh, come on.' Rodolphus said.

'No!' Anne exclaimed, suddenly anxious. 'What're you doing?!'

Rodolphus sighed, and slightly lifted his body off Anne's. 'The Dark Lord is extremely powerfully, he's gaining power everywhere...including within the Ministry.'

'And...?' Anne asked.

'And I've been really helpful to the Dark Lord's cause. The Dark Lord decided to reward me.' Rodolphus said, smiling.

'How?' Anne asked, mistrustful.

'By providing me with a mistress.' Rodolphus said, kissing Anne again.

Anne continued to struggle. 'You're getting a mistress?'

Rodolphus rolls his eyes. 'No, Sweetheart, I'm making you my mistress.'

Anne's breath caught in her throat. 'T-That's impossible.'

'Not anymore.' Rodolphus replied, grinning. 'The Dark Lord is very powerful and made a special magical exception for me.'

'R-Rodolphus, I-I can't – '

'Shhhh.' Rodolphus whispered, soothingly. 'It's not like last time, Rodolphus said, sliding his hand under Anne's skirt.

'W-What do you mean?' Anne asked, nervously.

'It'll be painful, but you're guaranteed to survive it.' Rodolphus said. 'All the spells have been done. All we need to do now is have sex.'

'NO!' Anne screamed, as she began to thrash her body around.

'Anne!' Rodolphus hissed. 'Calm down!'

Anne started screaming at the top of her lungs, and began to attack any part of Rodolphus she can.

'Anne, are you out of your mind?! Rodolphus roars, finally pinning her down.

'IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN AN HOUR AND YOU'RE ALREADY GOING TO TAKE ME BY FORCE?!' Anne screamed, hysterically.

'What's going on?' Rabastan asked, barging into the room.

'Are you killing her already?' Bellatrix asked, coming in, frowning. 'What're you doing to her?'

'Restraining her.' Rodolphus hissed, as Anne continued to struggle underneath him.

'Well, let her go.' Bellatrix said. 'She's not going anywhere.'

'Let me go!' Anne yelled.

Rodolphus gets off Anne, and there was a huge silence in the room.

'Rodolphus.' Anne said, regaining her composure. 'It's too soon.'

'Too soon?' Rodolphus asked. 'I've been waiting for this for years, and you say it's too soon?'

'I almost died the last time this happened!' Anne exclaimed.

'Anne, you can't die this time.' Rabastan added. 'It's impossible.'

'Just...can't we wait?' Anne asked. 'We've got all the time in the world.'

'Wait?' Rodolphus hissed.

'Yes, wait.' Anne said. 'Please, Rodolphus? Or...you have to take me by force.'

'I have no problem taking you by force.' Rodolphus growls.

'Brother, what's the harm in waiting?' Rabastan asked.

Rodolphus stares at Bellatrix, who just shrugged.

'Fine.' Rodolphus said, angrily. 'Go to bed. I imagine you're tired.'

Rodolphus left the room, angrily with Bellatrix following right behind him. After receiving a grateful look from Anne, Rabastan also left the room, leaving Anne to get some rest.

Not bothering to change out of her clothes, Anne fell into a deep sleep.

**

'What're you doing?' Anne asked Bellatrix, crossing her arms over her chest.'

'Borrowing some of your clothes.' Bellatrix replied.

'Don't you have your own clothes?' Anne asked, annoyed.

'What's the difference? They all come from Rodolphus's money.' Bellatrix replied.

'The difference is they're my clothes.' Anne said, angrily. 'Rodolphus bought them for me. I've got my own money, you know. It isn't my fault Rodolphus doesn't let me use my money.'

'Yeah, whatever.' Bellatrix replied. 'I haven't gone shopping in a while, and I need something new to wear.'

'Hey! That's my favourite dress!' Anne exclaimed. 'I haven't even worn it yet!'

'Well, I'm borrowing it.' Bellatrix replied.

'why do you even need a dress like that?' Anne asked stubbornly. 'You kill and torture, you don't need to be wearing such an elegant dress.'

'I'm not going off to kill and torture in this dress, stupid girl!' Bellatrix snapped.

'Where are you going then?' Anne asked. 'Rodolphus isn't back yet.'

'Well despite what he thinks, you don't need a babysitter.' Bellatrix said, rolling her eyes. 'My husband should be back soon. As for me, I'm going to see the Dark Lord.'

'In that?!' Anne exclaimed, confused.

'Well do you expect me to see the Dark Lord in those horrid muggle cloths you love so much?' Bellatrix asked, exasperated.

'Well, why are you – '

'I'm leaving.' Bellatrix replied. 'Tell Rodolphus I'll be back shortly.'

Anne let Bellatrix leave without another word. This gave her a chance to explore the mansion. Anne has been at Lestrange Mansion for a couple of days now, and she still wasn't used to it. Rodolphus insisted that either he or Bellatrix should be with Anne at all times. And since Rodolphus was always busy with his mission, Anne was always left with Bellatrix. At times, the two could have almost civil conversations but most of the time, Anne found herself being attacked by Bellatrix, either magically or physically.

Anne found herself lost within Lestrange Manor. She let out a frustrated sigh, wondering where she was. Anne was determined to know every tunnel, passage, hallways, corridor and secret room there was at Lestrange Manor. She was determined to know her new home inside out. Anne opened the room, and then immediately smiled. The room was filled with Quidditch poster, old brooms and toys. She came to the conclusion that it must've been some sort of playroom that used to belong to either Rabastan or Rodolphus.

Anne walked over to a desk, where there was a picture of Rodolphus and Rabastan, in their childhood years. Anne laughed, not believing how young they both looked. She wouldn't have even recognized Rodolphus if it weren't for his smile. He had the same smile but everything else was different. Anne stared closely at the picture. In it, Rodolphus looked so young, and innocent, with bright, innocent, and loving eyes. He had such friendly and welcoming features.

Anne couldn't help but wonder how one person could change so much. Rodolphus was a now a man, who looked much older than he actually was, with such cold, unfeeling eyes and harsh features. Anne was pleased that he still had the same bright, heart-warming smile. However, Rodolphus rarely wore it on his face.

'What're you doing here?' Rodolphus asked, coming through the door.

And turned around shocked, not believing how much time had passed.

'Oh, I was just...I was looking around the mansion, and I found your old playroom.' Anne said.

'You were just looking around?' Rodolphus asked, raising an eyebrow.

'Yes.' Anne replied, nodding.

'What were you looking for?'

'What? Nothing!' Anne said.

'This used to be my old playroom. When I was a boy, my mother kept me here sometimes in order to keep me safe.' Rodolphus explained. 'You see, my father was always very interested in the Dark Art's, and went to school with the Dark Lord. They were always doing something dangerous, or unsafe.'

Anne nodded along, wanting Rodolphus to get to the point.

'Well, my mother thought I was too young to be exposed to such dangerous magic, so she kept me in a place where no harm can reach me. You see, Anne, you have to pass through several secret doorways and passages to reach this room.' Rodolphus said. 'So unless you were specifically looking for something, you would not have gone through all the secret passageways and accidently stumble upon my old playroom.'

'Don't you ever get tired of not trusting anyone?' Anne asked, calmly.

Rodolphus just stared at Anne.

'Look, Rodolphus, your mansion is huge and I was just exploring. I can't tell which are secret passageways or rooms, I just randomly toured around.' Anne said. 'What could I possibly be looking for?'

'Where's Bellatrix, then?' Rodolphus asked. 'She's supposed to be looking after you.'

'I'm not a child, Rodolphus.' Anne said, angrily. 'I don't need to be looked after.'

'I don't think you're a child.' Rodolphus hissed. 'Bellatrix has a wand, and she's highly skilled. She's doesn't stay to babysit you. It's just in case someone breaks in, or drops by unexpectedly...you need to be protected.'

'You expect me to believe that?' Anne asked, rolling her eyes. 'If you cared that much, you would stay here with me.'

'I'm busy, Anne. I've already told you!' Rodolphus exclaimed.

'Oh really?' Anne asked.

'Yes.'

'Then where were you?' Anne demanded.

'With the Dark Lord.'

'Lies!' Anne hissed. 'Bellatrix just went to go see the Dark Lord!'

'She did?' Rodolphus asked in a completely different tone.

'Yes, so obviously you weren't with him.' Anne said, feeling victorious.

'So she neglected her duties to go see the Dark Lord?' Rodolphus asked.

'Yes!' Anne yelled. 'God, what are you, deaf?'

Anne suddenly felt Rodolphus's fist collide with her face, leaving her with a bloody nose. Anne gasped and clutched her bloody nose.

'Shit.' Rodolphus swore. 'Anne, I didn't mean – '

'Shut up!' Anne yelled, walking past Rodolphus. 'Go fight your wife if you're mad at her! Don't fucking take it out on me!'

'Watch it, Anne.' Rodolphus warned, grabbing onto Anne's arm.

'Or what? You'll hit me again? What else is new?' Anne screamed. 'Is this how you pictured life, Rodolphus? We do NOTHING but argue, we do nothing but fight! IT'S NOT MY FAULT YOU CAN'T KEEP YOUR WIFE SATISFIED!'

'You better run and hope you get lost within my mansion. If I even see your face the rest of the night, you will spend the entire week in my dungeons. Not get out of my sight!' Rodolphus ordered, before releasing Anne.

'Don't worry, Rodolphus. Bellatrix will come home happy.' Anne said, looking Rodolphus in the eye. 'The Dark Lord is really good at satisfying women. Trust me, I know.'

Anne walked away and Rodolphus aimed his fist for the wall.

**

'Not that I care, but why are you and Rodolphus fighting so much?' Bellatrix asked.

'We're always fighting.' Anne replied, applying a salve for her bruises.

'Yeah, but it's usually about something.' Bellatrix replied. 'It's funny, I didn't think things would be like this when you finally moved in.'

'Yeah, well, someone needs to be Rodolphus's punching back.' I reply, casually.

'But the point?' Bellatrix asked. 'Every time I see him, he looks ready to curse himself into oblivion for how much he hurt you.'

'Cause he knows it's not my fault and that I didn't deserve it and that he's purposely taking out his anger on me.' Anne replied, as she finished applying the salve.

'His anger?' Bellatrix questioned. 'What's he angry about? We're winning this war, for Merlin's sake.'

'Well, he can't keep you happy, so you run off to sleep with the Dark Lord, then he takes out his anger on me, then I'm unhappy.' Anne explained. 'Now both his girls are unhappy.'

'Wait, sleep with the Dark Lord?' Bellatrix asked.

'Well, yes. You're having an affair with him.' Anne said, frowning.

Anne was suddenly terrified of the rage on Bellatrix's face, and feared that she would be tortured within seconds.

However, Bellatrix simply turned around and screamed at the top of her lungs. 'RODOLPHUS!'

Anne had to cover her hears as Bellatrix continued to screech her husband's name.

Upon hearing his wife's screams, Rodolphus stopped his paperwork and dashed up the stairs, until he reached Anne's bedroom.

'Bella, what's wrong?' Rodolphus asked, looking from his wife's enraged expression to Anne's confused one.

'SLEEPING WITH THE DARK LORD, AM I? HAVING AN AFFAIR?' Bellatrix yelled. 'DO I LOOK LIKE YOU, RODOLPHUS? I DON'T GO AROUND SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, SO DON'T DO DARE ACCUSE ME OF BEING UNFAITHFUL TO YOU, WHEN RIGHT HERE IN THIS VERY ROOM, YOUR MISTRESS IS LYING ON THE BED! DON'T YOU EVER MAKE SUCH ACCUSATIONS EVER AGAIN!'

Rodolphus looked at his wife with confusion. 'What?'

'...What?' Bellatrix asked, her anger webbing away.

'I'm lost.' Rodolphus replied. 'What in Salazar's name are you talking about?'

'The...affair...stuff.' Bellatrix said, slowly.

'When did I say anything about an affair?' Rodolphus asked.

Bellatrix turned to look at Anne, and Rodolphus did the same.

'You believe her?' Rodolphus asked, laughing. 'You believe something my mistress told you?'

Bellatrix glared at Anne angrily.

'Don't give me that look!' Anne exclaimed. 'I honestly believed what I said...'

'You lying whore!' Bellatrix screamed, once again outraged.

'I didn't do anything!' Anne said, defensive. 'Rodolphus is always mad whenever he hears that you're with the Dark Lord.'

'Are you really that stupid, Anne? How often do you think they Dark Lord meets with his followers, personally?' Rodolphus asked, annoyed. 'He's busy, Anne. We associate Dark Lord with missions.'

'...but you're always mad!' Anne exclaimed.

'Yes because my wife is always gone, leaving me with a mistress who refuses to sleep with me.' Rodolphus replied.

'But...my dress!' Anne exclaimed. 'Why would she dress like that during missions? It wasn't just a one time thing, she always does it!'

'I'm good at recruiting.' Bellatrix replied, smirking. 'Men find me irresistible.'

'Oh.' Anne replied, stupidly.

'God, what do you see in her?' Bellatrix asked, turning to Rodolphus.

'She's still learning.' Rodolphus replied.

'Honey, you said the same thing four years ago and you've been saying the same thing each year.' Bellatrix said, giving Rodolphus a kiss. 'I'm off to see Regulus.'

Rodolphus nodded, and waited until Bellatrix was out of the room.

'...Sorry.' Anne mumbled.

'She's right.' Rodolphus stated.

'Rodolphus, I really didn't meant to – '

'Stir up trouble between me and Bella?' Rodolphus added. 'No, I don't believe you did. You seem incapable of keeping your mouth shut.'

'You take all your anger out on me!' Anne exclaimed. 'It's not my fault.'

'Deal with it, Anne.' Rodolphus hissed. 'What did you expect?'

'I hate it here!' Anne exclaimed. 'I'm so miserable. I'm so unhappy!'

Rodolphus paused. 'What can I do to make you happy?'

Anne shook her head. 'I will never let myself be happy here!'

'Why?'

'It's just going to make it all harder.' Anne whispered to herself.

Rodolphus didn't hear her.

'Why, Anne?' Rodolphus asked. 'You won't let yourself be happy and you won't let me be happy.'

'Just go away.' Anne said, shaking her head.

'You can't give orders in my home, Anne.' Rodolphus said.

'Whatever.' Anne said, grumpily.

Rodolphus sighed, and walked over to Anne.

'You know, I always thought you'd be so eager to come and live with me.' Rodolphus said, as he gently pushed Anne onto her back. 'You were always asking to be with me, and now that you finally are, it seems that it's not enough...'

'Things change, Rodolphus. Anne replied. 'I guess I grew up.'

Rodolphus climbed on top of Anne. 'Yes, I suppose. I wonder though, who are you trying to fool? Me, or yourself?'

'If you lie long enough to yourself, you start to believe it's true.' Anne said. 'And if you're isolated with someone for a long period of time, you start to depend on them, care for them, and generate an unwavering loyalty towards them.'

'You're saying I made you crazy?' Rodolphus asked, amused.

'No. I'm just stating some facts.' Anne shrugged.

Rodolphus began to kiss Anne's neck.

Anne closed her eyes, trying to steady her breath.

'You're the one who refuses to be happy. I'm not sure why though.' Rodolphus stated. 'No one makes you happier than I, no one brings more smiles to your lips, more joy to your heart, or more meaning to your life, than I do.'

'I hate you.' Anne whispered.

'Again, who are you trying to fool?' Rodolphus asked, kissing Anne on the lips, before pulling away. 'Me, or yourself?'

'Me.' Anne admitted, softly.

Rodolphus smirked, and resume kissing Anne, along her lips, her jaw line, and down her neck. Anne responded, passionately, forgetting her head momentarily, completely lost once more. Reaching the hem of her dress, Rodolphus pulled it over Anne's head and proceed to kiss Anne all the way down her body. It wasn't until his hand reached the band of her knickers, did Anne stop Rodolphus.

'No!' Anne exclaimed. 'I don't want to!'

Rodolphus paused, as if to check whether or not Anne was being serious. When Anne said nothing, Rodolphus became furious.

'You have to become my mistress sometime!' Rodolphus exclaimed in anger.

'Yes, but not yet. You said we could wait.' Anne said, putting on a helpless expression on her face.

Rodolphus was already hard however, and did not want to stop. He proceeded to pull down Anne's knickers.

'No! Stop!' Anne yelled, shocked.

'You don't have to become my mistress just yet.' Rodolphus whispered, harshly. 'But I have certain desires which you shall fulfil.'

Rodolphus climbed off of Anne. 'Get up.'

Anne climbed out of bed, nervous. 'Rodolphus – '

'I know what I'm doing.' Rodolphus said.

Anne felt herself forced against the wall, and didn't know what was happening until she felt Rodolphus enter her from behind. Anne screamed out loud, more out of shock than pain, as Rodolphus forcibly thrust himself completely into her.

Suddenly, a new wave of pain hit Anne, a pain so severe she could barely get any sounds out.

'Fuck!' Rodolphus hissed and Anne noticed him digging his nails against the wall and scratching it.

Rodolphus and Anne were both in severe pain.

Finally, unable to handle the pain, Anne spoke up.

'Stop.' Anne pleaded, on the verge of tears. 'Please, Rodolphus...'

Rodolphus pulled himself away, groaning in pain, as Anne fell to the ground.

Rodolphus managed to get to the bed, and sat down. Both Rodolphus and Anne said nothing, as they struggled to get their breathing back to normal.

The pain had subsided, and Rodolphus recovered faster than Anne, who was shocked beyond words.

'Are you alright?' Rodolphus asked, getting off the bed.

'Y-Yes.' Anne stammered, unsure.

Rodolphus picked Anne up in his arms and carried her over to the bed and proceeded to dress her.

'You should get some sleep. I'm sure you're very tired' Rodolphus suggested. 'I'll come check on you later.'

'You don't look so good.' Anne replied. 'You should get some rest, too.'

'Yeah, I'll be right beside you.' Rodolphus promised.

'Are you hurt?' Anne asked, as her eyes began to droop.

'The pain will go.' Rodolphus replied. 'Just get some rest, Anne.'

'What was that?' Anne asked, sleepily. 'You felt it too...'

'I'll tell you another time.' Rodolphus said. 'For now, just go to sleep and don't worry.'

'I hope you're satisfied.' Anne grumbled.

Rodolphus laughed lightly. 'I am. I'll be more satisfied when you're officially all mine.'

Anne drifted off to sleep, too tired to reply Rodolphus.

Rodolphus watched Anne sleep for a couple of minutes before he too, drifted off to sleep, knowing that within the next few days, he and Anne will be arguing once more. For now, however, they were both at peace, lying side by side.

It was the same kind of peace that neither Rodolphus nor Anne felt for a very long time. Especially with the war going on, and the constant reminder of death looming over their heads.

It was the kind of peace that they both knew, would never last, but the kind of peace that they refused to give up on.