Bellatrix looked around the room, somewhat agitated.
''Can you be a bit more subtle?'' Rodolphus whispered, angry, ''We are married, after all.'' He said, grabbing her arm.
''Don't remind me.'' She answered bitterly, wincing at his touch as if in pain.
They made their way into the room, barely looking at the others. They were known for their arrogance, especially Bellatrix.
''There's Lucius.'' Rodolphus said, pointing at the blond Death Eater, who noticed them imediatelly.
''Ah, Rodolphus, Bellatrix.'' He said as he approached them. ''Glad you could make it.''
Rodolphus simply nodded, and Bellatrix didn't pay much attention.
''Severus will be arriving in a few minutes,'' Lucius said, slightly smiling at Bellatrix.
Bellatrix looked at him, suddenly feeling nostalgic. She remembered her Hogwarts days, when she spent her time with Lucius, Snape, her sisters and Rodolphus. They all knew about her and Snape's romance, but none of them mentioned it again after they left Hogwarts. Snape had stayed with Dumbledore and they hadn't spoken since. So in honor of her family, she married Rodolphus, who was from a rich, pure blood family.
''There he is.'' Lucius said, pointing at the door.
Bellatrix instinctively let go of Rodolphus's arm and looked at the door. There he was, ignoring the suspicious eyes of other Death Eaters, walking into the room as if the place was his own house. By his side was a young man, with flaming hair and brown eyes. He seemed intimidated by the Death Eaters, yet he carried himself with pride.
''That's the Weasley boy?'' Bellatrix heard Rodolphus ask Lucius.
Bellatrix didn't hear Lucius' answer. She was too focused on Snape, who hadn't seen her yet.
Finally their eyes met, and Snape seemed unsure of how to act. He approached them with the young man still by his side.
''Rodolphus,'' he cleared his throath, ''Bellatrix. Lucius.''
Bellatrix and Rodolphus said nothing. Lucius seemed to be enjoying the situation.
''This is Percy Weasley, as you know. Percy, this is Bellatrix Lestrange...''
Percy extended his hand to Bellatrix. She simply looked at it, doing nothing. Percy seemed unable to move, his hand still extended. He looked absolutely terrified.
''This is Rodolphus Lestrange.'' Snape continued, slightly amused at Bellatrix's arrogance.
Rodolphus shook Percy's hand, making him a bit more comfortable.
''Pleasure.'' Rodolphus said.
''And Lucius Malfoy.''
Lucius simply nodded at Percy and said, ''Shall we start?''
Percy seemed a bit taken aback, but said with confidence, ''Yes.''