Chapter 3: Then There Were Two
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Sirius quickly ran back after his uncle had disappeared from sight, he was at the table's leg when he heard the a fist slam onto the wood. He ducked under the table, then peeked through the tiny gap between the tablecloth & floor. A pair of feet stormed into around room, follow closely by Andromeda's pair. His Aunt and Bella's feet were primly crossed, while Cissa had been bearing her heel into the ground. "I WILL NOT MARRY HIM! I LOVE TED!" Andromeda yelled.
"I don't care what you think! He is FILTH! No daughter of mine will marry that, besides I've already agreed for you to marry Lucius," said a furious Devlin Black.
"You've agreed!" She laughed cruelly, "It's hard to marry off someone that isn't pure."
"What! Do you mean you've had sex with that filth!"
"Daddy, he's not filth. They're in love!" Narcissa cried making her presence known.
"Ha!" Bellatrix bit out.
"SILENCE! I DID NOT ask for you to speak." She quickly looked down & backed away. He spun back to his eldest daughter, "You will marry Lucius!"
"I will not. Ted has already asked me, I've given him my word! You KNOW that it only WE can end it."
Devlin's jaw clenched. "You WILL break it, & marry Lucius. If you refuse then you are dead to us!"
"Then I am dead," Andromeda stated stoically. His jaw clenched.
"Fine. INCENDIO!" Fire shot from Devlin wand & burned the tapestry. Andromeda was no longer part of the family, & a black smear was the only proof of her existence.
"NO! DROMEDA YOU CAN'T!" Narcissa threw herself at her sister and sobbed. Bellatrix turned a cold shoulder to the scene, to her, her sister was now dead.
They hugged fiercely, then Andromeda stepped back."Good-bye, Cissa. I've made my choice, and I'll miss you. I wish you well with your life." Andromeda placed a concerned hand on little Bella's shoulder and she shrugged her hand off, "Please, Bella remember to love," the eldest sister pleaded. Then she turned & left.
Sirius was so confused. Dromeda is dying! But then why is she leaving? Where is she going? Why is Cissa so sad? He stayed under the table not wanting to face his uncle, or get punished for disobedience. Devlin looked back at the people standing in the room. Bellatrix, his angel, standing like a true Black. Fire in her eyes but her emotions completely in check. Yes, she would take this family far. His wife, Bronwen, was comforting Narcissa. "Narcissa, as my eldest daughter it falls to you to fulfill the contract with the Malfoys" He moved to his beloved baby and patted her on the arm, "Bellatrix, you will take Narcissa's place with the LeStranges, so don't fret about that."
"Of course, Father it is my duty, I am happy," she responded.
"But father I...I don't--" Narcissa protested weakly.
"You WILL marry him. I will not stand for our name to be dragged through the dirt because of some school girl crush. It is up to you now." She sat up straight, use a handkerchief to dry her eyes. She looked at him, & with as much dignity as she could muster she replied, "Yes Father, it would be an honor to marry Lucius Malfoy. It is a good match with a noble pure family."
Her father looked at her and nodded, "It's settled then, I'll inform Vincent of the change."
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