Asta Marionette

It's alright. Don't worry about responding. I hope you enjoy your vacation!

Lol, and sorry about the first words. I just thought it would fit.

I'm excited about the sequel. I'm not sure how to end it yet, though. I have an idea, but we'll see. I guess I'll just see how it goes.

Victoria Venom

Don't worry about the story ending! The sequel will be up soon enough, hopefully.

I think it'll be hard in the next few chapters to decide whether you should feel sad for Bella, or for Anne.

Believe me, Anne is planning revenge.

MadlyinlovewithBowie

Rodolphus is falling deeply in love! If only he could get his issues worked out. Then everything could be perfet!

I gave you more, really fast :)

I actually can't wait to get the sequel started!

Haha, I find your criticizing helpful! You're really nice about it :D

So, I'm glad you encourage a lot of people :P

Flashback

'You never told me what happened to Narcissa.' Anne said, while giving her son a bath.

Alexander splashed around in the water and laughed.

Anne could've sworn that her son was purposely trying to get her wet. Rodolphus just said she was being ridiculous.

'Didn't I?' Rodolphus asked. 'Didn't think I'd leave out something like that.'

'Well you did.' Anne replied. 'Is Narcissa okay?'

'More than okay.' Lucius replied. 'She and Lucius are ecstatic.'

'Why?' Anne asked, followed by a squeal, as she continued to get wet.

'I told you, someone else can do that.' Rodolphus commented.

'Yes, but isn't it my job?' Anne asked. 'Anyways, he's such a cutie, I don't mind it.'

'You're gonna be such an insufferable mother to him.' Rodolphus said, with a smile.

Anne turned and stuck out her tongue at Rodolphus.

'He'll love me forever and ever.' Anne said, with a smile. 'Now, tell me about Narcissa!'

'Her baby came early.' Rodolphus said. 'And luckily enough, she didn't lose it.'

'Would've served Lucius right to bringing her to Lestrange Manor.' Anne commented.

'The baby,' Rodolphus continued, ignoring Anne, 'that was supposed to be a girl, ended up being a boy.'

Anne stopped washing her son, momentarily. 'You're kidding?'

'Nope.' Rodolphus replied. 'Lucius is beyond happy, and Narcissa is beyond relieved. Her role is done.'

'Yes, cause being a mother is absolutely nothing.' Anne said, sarcastically.

'I told you, there are other people who can do that.' Rodolphus replied.

'Your son's gonna hate you.' Anne said. 'Just saying.'

Rodolphus shrugged. 'So? I suspected he would, anyways. He gets that from his mother.

Anne laughed, and Rodolphus walked over to give her a kiss.

Alexander splashed him.

End Flashback

Malfoy Manor

'Narcissa, he's beautiful!' Anne exclaimed, staring at the pale, blonde hair baby boy in Narcissa's arms. 'Draco, right?'

Narcissa nodded. 'I couldn't have asked for a more perfect child.'

'Neither could I.' Lucius said, with a grin. 'My son, and my heir.'

'I think it'd be nice to have a girl.' Anne said, with a small smile.

Rodolphus just smirked.

'I want a girl too.' Narcissa said, smiling along with Anne.

Lucius made a face, which made it clear that he had no intention of having a girl.

'Oh, come on!' Anne said laughing. 'What have you got against girls?'

'They're worthless.' Bellatrix said, not at all interested in her newly born nephew.

'Bella, that's not true!' Narcissa exclaimed. 'I think it'd be fun.'

Alexander, who was in Anne's arms, reached out for Narcissa's baby.

Anne laughed. 'I think he likes his new playmate.'

'At least he has good taste in friends.' Rodolphus said.

Anne rolled her eyes.

'Rodolphus, Bellatrix, Narcissa and I would be honoured to make you guys the godparents.' Lucius announced.

'I had already assumed that.' Rodolphus said, with a laugh.

Narcissa rolled her eyes, and Lucius laughed.

'Would you like to hold your godson?' Narcissa asked.

'Sure.' Rodolphus said, holding the boy awkwardly in his arms.

He was currently asleep.

'Are they always this small?' Rodolphus asked.

'Alexander was smaller.' Anne said.

'He's so beautiful, Anne!' Narcissa exclaimed. 'I've been meaning to say.'

'Thank you.' Anne said, smiling. 'I love him. Isn't he the sweetest thing?'

'Am I right to assume that we're the Godparents?' Lucius asked.

Rodolphus nodded.

'We haven't discussed it.' Anne said, simply.

'We don't have to discuss anything.' Rodolphus said.

'Oh really?' Anne asked. 'Forgive me, I thought his name was Alexander Sorelli. He's my baby, Rodolphus.'

'Who wants lunch?' Narcissa interrupted, a bit too cheerfully.

She took Draco from his arms.

'He's my heir, Mistress.' Rodolphus said, ignoring Narcissa.

'Whatever, you don't get to pick everything for him!' Anne exclaimed.

'And who would you want to be his godparents?' Lucius asked. 'Who better than Narcissa and Lucius?'

'James and Lily.' Anne said, casually.

'Lunch sounds like a good idea, Cissy.' Lucius said. 'Why don't you have the house elves put some out?'

'Listen to me.' Rodolphus said, grabbing Anne's arm.

Anne tightened her hold on Alexander, not wanting him to fall.

'No Bloodtraitor and no Mudblood are going to be the godparents of my son!' Rodolphus continued.

'Rodolphus, let me go!' Anne hissed. 'I'm gonna drop him!'

Rodolphus let her go and Anne readjusted her hold on her son.

'So...lunch?' Narcissa asked, awkwardly.

Anne smiled sweetly. 'Sure.'

They all ate lunch, rather silently. The only discussion that occurred was some business talk between Lucius and Rodolphus. Anne turned her attention to Alexander, not bothering to make small talk with anyone. Bellatrix joined in on Lucius and Rodolphus's conversation once in a while, but Narcissa had nothing to do.

She was rather happy, once everyone was done eating.

Narcissa walked up to Lucius, when he was getting drinks.

'This is going well.' Narcissa said, sarcastically.

'I didn't mean to do anything. I just assumed.' Lucius said, with a sigh.

'You know those two.' Narcissa rolled her eyes.

'No wonder Anne does nothing but spend time with her baby.' Lucius said. 'They can't go two seconds without arguing.'

'I think they were happier in Hogwarts.' Narcissa said. 'How sad.'

Lucius nodded, and they returned with drinks.

'Umm, no thanks.' Anne said, as Lucius offered her a drink.

Lucius looked at Anne sceptically.

'You sure?'

'Yes, thank you, Lucius.' Anne replied, looking less than happy.

'Is something wrong, Anne?' Narcissa asked, hesitantly.

'Nothing's wrong.' Rodolphus replied. 'It's all good news, isn't it, Mistress?'

'I don't know what you're talking about.' Anne said, stubbornly.

'I'm sure you don't.' Rodolphus replied.

Lucius was about to say something, when Bellatrix cut him off.

'Oh will you all shut up!' Bellatrix hissed. 'She's pregnant, morons!'

A long silence occurred, which was only interrupted by Draco's cries.

Narcissa, relived to get away from the situation, quickly walked towards her son, trying to calm him down.

'Well, I guess congratulations are in order.' Lucius said, forcing a smile.

'Lucius, I'm not pregnant.' Anne insisted.

'No, I suppose you just quit drinking, gained weight, and have the flu.' Rodolphus said.

Anne glared at Rodolphus.

Then without thinking, she said. 'Aren't you afraid that this time it may not be yours?'

'Anne!' Lucius hissed.

Rodolphus was honestly confused. 'What do you mean?'

Anne looked from Lucius to Rodolphus. She was caught in the middle. She had an opportunity to get Rodolphus mad, which she would really like, but it would mean betraying Lucius.

Not to mention, Narcissa had returned with a now calm, and awake Draco in her arms.

Then she remembered how glad Lucius was when he realized he wasn't going to have a bastard son. She remembered when he tortured her, when Rodolphus couldn't.

Anne kissed the top of her son's head.

'Nothing.' Anne said.

Lucius let out an inaudible breath of relief, but everyone else still looked confused.

'Whose baby would it be, if it weren't mine?' Rodolphus asked.

'It is yours.' Anne said. 'I haven't been with anyone else.'

'Then what are you talking about?' Rodolphus asked, getting impatient.'

'Nothing, Rodolphus!' Anne exclaimed. 'I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking.'

Rodolphus walked towards Anne, very threateningly, not believing her.

'Lucius, do something!' Narcissa urged.

Anne kissed Alexander once more, before placing him on the ground.

He began to crawl towards Rodolphus.

Rodolphus paused momentarily as his son reached his feet, and gurgled happily.

'Bella, take him.' Rodolphus ordered.

'No!' Anne exclaimed. 'I won't have her touch my baby!'

Bellatrix grabbed the baby, as Rodolphus shoved Anne angrily against the couch.'

'He's not your baby!' Rodolphus yelled. 'He's mine! He's Bella's!'

'Rodolphus, don't! She's pregnant!' Narcissa exclaimed.

This however, did not stop Rodolphus, as he pinned Anne down to the couch, already kissing her skin roughly.

Anne sobbed, truly frightened, and both Alexander and Draco began to cry.

'Lucius, do something!' Narcissa urged.

'Rodolphus, I slept with her!' Lucius blurted out.

This seemed to work and Rodolphus stopped hurting Anne. He got off her, and looked from Anne to Lucius.

'When?' Rodolphus asked.

He pulled his wand out at Lucius.

'A while ago.' Lucius said, reaching for his own wand, just in case. 'Before Alexander was born.'

Rodolphus turned to Anne. 'You two slept together?'

Anne nodded, holding back her sobs. She wiped her face, and tried to fix her appearance.

'And you thought the baby was his?' Rodolphus asked.

'Yes.' Lucius said, and Rodolphus turned back to him. 'We didn't sleep together after that, Rodolphus. Just before. That's what she meant.'

Alexander had stopped crying, but Draco's cries continued.

'I want you out of my house.' Narcissa said to Lucius.

'Narcissa – '

'I want you to go!' Narcissa screamed at Lucius.

'You're being ridiculous.' Lucius said, calmly.

'Ridiculous? How would you feel if I told you that I thought Draco wasn't yours!' Narcissa yelled. 'God, we're MARRIED Lucius, and you're still pining after her!'

'We weren't married then.' Lucius said, impassively.

'I've done everything for you, Lucius!' Narcissa continued to yell.

'Narcissa, I – '

Lucius let out a hiss of pain, and crashed to the floor.

Rodolphus had his wand pointed at Lucius, who was determined not to scream.

Rodolphus lifted the curse.

'Is that better, Narcissa?' Rodolphus asked, through gritted teeth.

'Rodolphus.' Lucius said, gasping for breath.

'Crucio!' Rodolphus yelled.

Anne pushed herself off the couch, and ran to Rodolphus.

'Stop it! Stop it! It was my idea!' Anne screamed. 'He didn't do anything!'

Rodolphus lifted the curse.

Everyone was silent, with the exception of Draco.

Nobody seemed to know how react, or who to be mad at.

'Can I have my baby?' Anne asked Bellatrix, softly.

Bellatrix looked to her husband, who just nodded.

'Is there a line you won't cross?' Rodolphus asked Anne, as she took Alexander back in her arms.

'Is there a line you won't?' Anne asked back.

And suddenly, Lucius, Bellatrix and Rodolphus hissed in pain, and grasped their left arms.

It was only a second later, that they all apparated, saying nothing at all.

Anne looked towards Narcissa.

'I'm...sorry.' Anne said, quietly.

Narcissa just nodded to her, but didn't say anything.

'Narcissa, I know what I did was... – '

'It's not you I'm mad at.' Narcissa said. 'I know enough about you and your life to understand why you do what you do.'

'I know, but it's no excuse. I never should've done it.' Anne said. 'I knew what I was doing. I should've stopped. He tried to resist, Narcissa.'

'Anne, this is between Lucius and me.' Narcissa said. 'You have more things to worry about.'

'I don't think Rodolphus is going to do anything.' Anne said.

'Not this time, perhaps.' Narcissa said.

'What do you mean?' Anne asked.

Narcissa sighed. 'Just know that he's always one step ahead of you. You're skating on thin ice, Anne.'

'Is he going to do something to me?' Anne asked.

'Aren't you afraid of dying, Anne?' Narcissa asked.

'He wouldn't kill me, Narcissa.' Anne replied.

'I wish I could be as sure as you.' Narcissa said, as she finally got Draco to quiet down.

'He loves me.' Anne said.

'His love for you doesn't match his pride.' Narcissa said. 'All Lucius and Rodolphus care about is their pride.'

'Narcissa, if you knew something, you'd tell me right?' Anne asked.

Narcissa nodded. 'I would Anne. But I don't know anything. Lucius does though.'

'Am I in trouble?' Anne asked.

'I don't know. Lucius just told me to advise you not to get Rodolphus really mad.' Narcissa said, quietly. 'That's all I know.'

Anne kissed Alexander once more.

'Don't worry.' She whispered to him. 'Everything will be okay.'

'Let's hope so.' Narcissa said, worriedly.

Dark Lord's Headquarters

'Lucius, Rodolphus, Bella, I have an important task for you.' The Dark Lord said, upon their arrival.

It was only the three of them.

Lucius stopped himself from asking whether they really needed Bellatrix too.

'What is it, my Lord?' Rodolphus asked.

He stopped himself form asking whether he really had to work with Lucius.

When it came to business with the Dark Lord, all personal matters had to be put aside.

'I need you three to interrogate some prisoners.' The Dark Lord said, smirking.

'Who, my Lord?' Lucius asked.

'Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.' The Dark Lord said, casually. 'I believe you know them?'

Bellatrix shrieked with excitement.

'My Lord, may I ask if I may have Sirius as my own prisoner?' Rodolphus asked.

'Now, Rodolphus, I think your wife would like to deal with her cousin, as well.' The Dark Lord said, with an eerie smile.

'My wife will do what I tell her to do, my Lord.' Rodolphus replied, as politely as humanly possible.

'Forgive him, my Lord.' Bellatrix said, spitefully. 'He's thinking of his other wife.'

Lucius couldn't help but snicker at this.

'Thank you for the offer my Lord, but I decline.' Rodolphus said. 'My mistress is very pregnant, and I don't wish to stress her with this.'

'Are you sure, Rodolphus?' The Dark Lord asked.

'Yes, my Lord.' Rodolphus said. 'Thank you.'

The Dark lord nodded.

'Bella, Lucius, will you accept my offer?' The Dark Lord asked.

'Yes, my Lord.' Lucius said

'Of course, Master.' Bellatrix agreed.

'You may leave, Rodolphus.' The Dark lord said, with a small smile.

Rodolphus nodded, and apparated out.

'You two can start now.' The Dark Lord ordered.

Lucius and Bellatrix both nodded and began to make their way down to the cells downstairs. Both walked in silence, knowing they can't discuss their family business at a time like this.

They met another Deatheater along the way, and he directed them to their cells.

'They're together?' Bellatrix asked.

'Chained up.' The Deatheater replied. 'Good luck.'

Bellatrix and Lucius opened the door, and heard Sirius groan in annoyance.

'Of all the people.' Sirius muttered. 'Look who it is, Moony.'

Remus looked up, but didn't grin like Sirius was. 'Malfoy. Black.'

'It's Lestrange.' Bellatrix said, sickly sweet. 'My, my, look who we've got here! A bloodtraitor and a Halfbreed.'

Remus flinched slightly at the name, but didn't reply otherwise.

'Where's your husband?' Sirius asked.

'Fucking his mistress, I suppose.' Bellatrix said cruelly.

There was a sharp intake of breath from both Sirius and Remus.

'Anne?' Sirius asked.

'Yes, Anne!' Bellatrix hissed. 'Who else?'

'They...I mean, she got caught?' Sirius asked, shakily.

'A while ago.' Lucius said. 'You'll be pleased to hear she's pregnant once more.'

'Oh god.' Remus commented. 'I think I'm gonna be sick.'

'You and I both, Moony.' Sirius added, looking nauseated.

'She's very happy.' Lucius said.

'You're lying!' Sirius yelled. 'She'd never be happy with him! Look, his own wife isn't happy with him!'

Sirius pointed to the indeed sulky looking Bellatrix.

'I'm only unhappy, because I have to deal with you now!' Bellatrix said, indignant. 'I thought I was rid of you years ago.'

'Years, Bella?' Sirius asked. 'It hasn't even been three years yet.'

Bellatrix shrugged. 'Time flies when one's at war.'

'Indeed.' Sirius said. 'Now, what do you want?'

'Information.' Lucius said. 'Tell us what you know about the order. Tell us of any resistance plans.'

'You act as if you've won the war.' Remus remarked. 'It's not over yet.'

'Lily and James are still out there fighting.' Sirius said. 'So is Peter, and so are many others. They'll never stop fighting.'

'I'm sure you thought the same of Anne.' Lucius drawled. 'Yet, she is back with us once more, very much in love with Rodolphus.'

'Liar!' Sirius roared, and his chains were the only things keeping him from attacking Lucius.

'I'd let you see her.' Lucius said. 'But I'm afraid she may overexcite herself and harm the baby.'

'Wait.' Sirius panted, out of breath from trying to break free of his chains. 'What about Alexander?'

'He's safe at home with Anne.' Lucius said. 'I hope that puts your mind at ease.'

'Anne said she'd hide him.' Remus exclaimed. 'How did you find him?'

'That's none of your concern, werewolf!' Bellatrix snapped, rudely. 'Enough talk about that whore, tell us what we need to know!'

'They let her be a Deatheater?' Sirius asked, cynically. 'Really?'

Lucius prevented himself from agreeing with Sirius's mistrustfulness.

'I'm as good as any of them.' Bellatrix argued. 'And if you don't talk soon, you'll see just how good I am.'

Sirius put on a brave expression. 'Give me your best shot.'

Lestrange Manor

It had been weeks and Bellatrix and Lucius still could not get one word out of Sirius or Remus. Lucius was patient, as was sure they'd crack. Bellatrix, however, was losing her patience.

'Why won' they speak!' Bellatrix exclaimed, angrily.

'Give it some time, Bella.' Rodolphus said. 'I wouldn't expect them to give in so easily, and neither should you.'

'If you can and helped – '

'Sirius would be more determined to keep his mouth shut with me there.' Rodolphus replied. 'And I already declined. I don't wish to take this task.'

'Why not?' Bellatrix asked. 'I would think that you of all people would love an opportunity to hurt him.'

'Because.' Rodolphus said, simply.

'Because? Isn't an answer!' Bellatrix exclaimed. 'What is it? What aren't you telling me?'

'I promised her.' Rodolphus said, at last.

'Who? Anne?' Bellatrix asked.

'Yes.' Rodolphus said. 'She's kept her part of the deal, and so I'll keep my part.'

'And what was the deal?' Bellatrix asked.

'Her love and loyalty in exchange for the safety of her friends and family.' Rodolphus said. 'Well, whoever's left, anyways.'

'Her love?' Bellatrix asked.

'Yes, her love, Bella.' Rodolphus said, calmly.

'Why do you care if she loves you?' Bellatrix asked.

'Because I love her, Bella.' Rodolphus said, slowly.

Bellatrix glared at her husband. 'You love her?'

'I love you, too.' Rodolphus said. 'I just love her as well.'

'And...does she – does she know?' Bellatrix asked.

'Yes.' Rodolphus said. 'We've got our differences, but we love each other.'

'So does Sirius.' Bellatrix said.

Rodolphus gritted his teeth.

'You know if you can love you people, so can she and I guarantee you, that she loves Sirius, still.' Bellatrix said.

'I'm aware of that, Bellatrix.' Rodolphus finally said.

'If we let Sirius see her – '

'He's not going to see her!' Rodolphus yelled.

'Who's not going to see who?' Anne asked, coming into the room.

'I thought you were with Alexander.' Rodolphus said.

'He's napping.' Anne said, before smiling. 'Such a sleepy little boy.'

Rodolphus nodded. 'And how are you? And the baby?'

'We're good.' Anne said. 'Now, who want to see who?'

'It's nothing.' Rodolphus answered. 'Bella's just having trouble dealing with a prisoner.'

'Oh, it's Deatheater talk.' Anne said, uninterested.

'Yes, love.' Rodolphus said. 'Nothing you need to concern yourself with.'

'When do you suspect the war will be over?' Anne asked.

'Within the year, I think it'll be done.' Rodolphus answered. 'At the rate we're going, it may be a couple of months.'

'While you two continue your little discuss, I'll be heading to St. Mungo's.' Bellatrix announced.

'Why?' Rodolphus asked. 'Are you unwell?'

Bellatrix shrugged. 'Just a cheek up.'

Bellatrix gave Anne a look which she did not like.

Bellatrix looked happy. Too happy.

'Well, Sweetheart, what do you wanna do?' Rodolphus asked, walking over to Anne.

Anne thought about it for a bit before giving Rodolphus a small kiss. 'We could invite Lucius and Narcissa over.'

'I don't think so.' Rodolphus said, after a minute of consideration.

'Please?' Anne asked.

'Annabelle...' Rodolphus sighed, moving away from her, and turning around.

'Why don't you call me Anne anymore? Or Anna?' Anne asked, curiously.

'I don't know.' Rodolphus replied.

'Of course you do. Come on, what's wrong? Nobody calls me Annabelle. I hate it.' Ann exclaimed. 'The only one who regularly called me Annabelle was my dad, and that's because we were always mad at each other.'

'Perhaps that's why then.' Rodolphus said, turning to face her.

'You're mad at me?' Anne asked.

'We're mad at each other.' Rodolphus said.

Anne just stared outside a nearby window.

'You said the other day that you wish you were thirteen again.' Rodolphus reminded her.

'Yes, what about it?' Anne asked.

'Well,' Rodolphus said, sighing, 'Maybe I want to be fifteen again. It's just not the same anymore, Anne.'

Anne smiled. 'Are you sick of me, Rodolphus?'

Rodolphus looked up at her. 'I love you. I can never be sick of you.'

'Then?' Anne asked.

'It's just not the right time.' Rodolphus said. 'I've got other things on my mind. Other priorities...'

'Like the war?' Anne asked.

'The war, with all the missions and tasks, my family and...the things involved with them.' Rodolphus said.

'You've always said that you're my family.' Anne commented. 'Doesn't it work both ways?'

'Come here.' Rodolphus said.

Anne walked over to Rodolphus, who gave her a sweet kiss.

'I love you.' Rodolphus said.

'You keep saying that.' Anne remarked.

'Aren't those words supposed to be magical?' Rodolphus asked.

'They're hardly a cure.' Anne replied.

'Yeah, not the solution to my problems.' Rodolphus said. 'I never had this problem with Bella.'

Anne laughed. 'You've got other problems with her.'

'All concerning you.' Rodolphus said.

'Do you regret it?' Anne asked, pulling away. 'Making me your mistress?'

'No, if I could have done it sooner, I would have.' Rodolphus said.

'You tried, remember? Anne asked.

Rodolphus sighed. 'Yes, I remember.

'So, you good?' Anne asked.

'It's just not the right time.' Rodolphus said.

They stayed, close by each other, talking and giving each other small kisses all through the day. It seemed neither wanted to move, or argue. They were occupied with their own thoughts, but did not, at the time, want to separate.

They only did separate, when Bellatrix barged through the door.

'Roddy!' Bellatrix exclaimed, running through him.

Anne pulled away from Rodolphus, starting at a much too happy Bellatrix.

'Bella?' Rodolphus asked, laughing. 'What's going on?'

'I've got the most splendid news!' Bellatrix said, grinning.

Anne was frightened by Bellatrix's happiness.

'Is it... did the prisoners talk?' Rodolphus asked.

'No, this is even better!' Bellatrix squealed, happily.

Anne was getting anxious. Bellatrix does not sequel.

'Bella, tell me, what is it?' Rodolphus asked, grinning at his wife's excitement.

'I just came back from St. Mungo's.' Bellatrix said slowly, keeping Rodolphus in suspense. 'And they told me...I'm pregnant!'

Bellatrix laughed with joy, and Rodolphus joined it. He began to cheer.

Anne stood there, shocked.

'Wait! What will happen to my children?' Anne asked.

Rodolphus finally stopped. He had forgotten Anne was there.

'Well, we don't need your children.' Bellatrix said. 'I'm going to have a child of my own.'

'That's not what I asked!' Anne exclaimed.

'Anne, calm down.' Rodolphus instructed.

'Oh, let her get worked up.' Bellatrix said. 'It doesn't matter now, if she miscarries the baby.'

'Why wouldn't it matter?' Anne asked, a dangerous tone in her voice.

'Because Mistress, we're getting rid of your kids anyways.' Bellatrix said. 'Isn't that right Roddy?'

'Rodolphus?' Anne asked.

'We'll...talk later, Mistress.' Rodolphus said, with some difficulty.

'NO!' Anne screamed. 'Talk later? What're you going to do with my children!'

'Kill them.' Bellatrix said, with a smile.

'I kill you, you little BTICH!' Anne screamed, charging at Bellatrix.

Rodolphus grabbed her before she could touch Bellatrix, and held her back.

'Annabelle, my wife is pregnant! Stop this!' Rodolphus yelled.

'Your wife? I'm pregnant too!' Anne screamed. 'For the third time with our child! Is was because of your wife that I lost the first baby. I gave you a son!'

'Now I will.' Bellatrix said. 'And I'll kill your little boy, myself, as Roddy promised me.'

'How could you?' Anne screamed. 'I'LL KILL YOU!'

Rodolphus dragged Anne out of the room.

'Calm down.' Rodolphus said, once more.

'No! How could you?' Anne screamed. 'My babies! Rodolphus, you can't do this! I've done everything you've asked!'

'Annabelle, I know, but this is different.' Rodolphus said. 'This is my wife we're talking about.'

'I'll kill her!' Anne screamed. 'I swear to Merlin, I'll do it!'

'You're not thinking straight.' Rodolphus said.

'No, you're not think straight!' Anne yelled. 'You promised me you wouldn't hurt anyone else I love! YOU PROMISED ME!

'My promises to Bella mean more.' Rodolphus said. 'I'm sorry.'

'He's your heir! He's your son, Rodolphus! Your first ever son!' Anne exclaimed, hysterically.

'he's just a bastard son.' Rodolphus said, simply.

'Rodolphus, no!' Anne shrieked. 'You can't! You can't do this! You – '

Anne clutched her stomach and whimpered.

'Rodolphus, help me, the baby...' Anne said, pain evident in her voice.

Rodolphus gently pushed Anne away from him.

'No, Annabelle.' Rodolphus said.

'Rodolphus, please! Get me some help! Get me a healer!' Anne screamed, clutching her stomach tightly.

Rodolphus shook his head. 'I'll come check on you in a couple of hours.'

'My baby will be dead by then.' Anne screamed in pain.

'That's the point.' Rodolphus said. 'This is for the best, Anne.'

'Don't you dare leave me!' Anne screamed.

'I'm sorry, Mistress.' Rodolphus said, before leaving the room.

Anne lay on the floor screaming and sobbing.

Rodolphus went downstairs and poured himself a drink.

Bellatrix came down shortly. 'Is she...?'

'I think she's having a miscarriage.' Rodolphus said, casually.

'And Alexander?' Rodolphus asked.

'I don't want my mistress to die.' Rodolphus. 'Keep the bastard alive for now. Give her false hope. She'll live.'

Bellatrix nodded. 'And then I can kill him?'

Rodolphus nodded. 'But give him an easy death, Bella.'

Bellatrix rolled her eyes. 'Sure, why not?'

Rodolphus kissed Bellatrix.

'My son.' Rodolphus whispered.

'I don't know if it's a boy yet.' Bellatrix said.

'It's not matter.' Rodolphus said. 'Sooner or later, it will have to be a boy.'

Bellatrix nodded, and the two of them continued to kiss as Anne's screaming echoed throughout the mansion.