"Alright, Rodolphus, let's go," Bellatrix says. "I give in to all your begging. I'll go with you to Hogsmeade."
Rodolphus smiles but there seems to be something holding him back this time.
"Eh," she says, nudging him with her arm. "What is it Rods? That not enough for you? If you play nice, I might even let you take me to that little tea shop you like." She wraps her arms around his neck and kisses behind his ear, trying to soften him up.
"That's a strong promise there, little lady," he says and his smile seems to be easing. "You're sure little Cissa is going to be alright without you to help her pack?"
"I'm pretty sure Andi's sticking around and she's already all packed up, so the two of them can worry about each other for an afternoon. Naw, baby, it's just you and me today, okay? Let's take advantage. It's going to be a while until we have some time to ourselves again."
"You, my dear," Rodolphus says, taking her in his arms, "are the most hot and cold girl I've ever met. I never know what kind of mood I'm going to find you in."
"Well," Bellatrix grins, kissing the corner of his mouth, "today I'm hot, so I think it best you take advantage of it."
"You almost make me want to stay here and burrow you up in my bedroom."
"Mmm, that would be nice as well," Bellatrix murmurs, kissing down to his jaw.
"But…" Rodolphus grins, sliding his hands around her waist, "It might be nice to take a girl like you out. Treat her to a special afternoon. And it took long enough to convince you to come down. I'm sure that bed of mine will be waiting for us when we come back."
"Well, then, come on already," Bellatrix laughs. "Barty and Lucius are already heading down, but if we hurry, we can catch up to them."
"And then promptly ditch them once we make it to Hogsmeade."
"Precisely," Bellatrix grins. "Now you're getting the idea."
Rodolphus laughs and takes her hand, the two of them hurrying to catch up to their friends.
