Sirius was about to enter the infirmary where Bella was when he was grabbed quite harshly about the wrist. "Ouch! Narcissa get off." Sirius hissed.

"You can't go in there."

"Why ever not?"

"You just can't okay. My parents are about to apparate and I assure you its best if you're not there." Narcissa said gripping his wrist firmly.

"But I want to see Bella. I want to know what's going on. Sirius protested.

"I know you do but maybe its best you wait. After all you know how my mother feels about you."

"I don't care about that. Please Narcissa let me see Bella."

"I can't Sirius. Why don't you go to the library for a little while and I'll fetch you once my parents have visited."

"But…"

"Please Siri." Narcissa pleaded her blue eyes wide. Sirius somewhat disgruntled agreed and made his way to the school library.

Meanwhile in the infirmary a loud pop was heard as an aristocratic looking gentleman appeared. A moment later was a softer pop and a blonde displeased woman appeared beside him. Poppy approached the pair. "Mr Black, Mrs Black. I'm Madame Pomfrey I've been tak…."

"What has that dratted daughter of mine been up to now?" The woman enquired.

"Cecilia please. Who says Bella did anything to cause her accident."

"You always give her the benefit of the doubt when she hardly ever deserves it. You baby her far too much." Cecilia Black said severely. Her husband tutted but knew it was true. Ever since Bella had been a tiny baby she'd been her father's little princess, he doted on her. When she'd been younger he'd let her sit on his lap in the study as he looked over his finances and he'd always shown an avid interest for his youngest daughter's learning. Partly it was because Bella resembled himself in so many ways. Ambitious, opinionated, stubborn and above all passionate. Achilles Black saw himself displayed in his youngest and it made him proud. Bellatrix also reminded him of his younger sister, sadly lost at the age of 13. Cordelia Black had perished from an unknown fever but her dark beauty and vivacious spirit had been reborn in Bella.

"Now Mr and Mrs Black, Bellatrix is currently still unconscious but breathing. I've attempted to bring her round but the medication I'm using seems to be rejected by her body. Is she allergic to anything?"

"No." Cecilia said shortly approaching the bed her youngest daughter was lying in. Achilles too approached the bed and took the small hand of his daughter lovingly. "Bellatrix dear. Papa's here now. Will you wake up for your mother and I?"

His wife scoffed at his tender approach and roughly shook Bella's shoulders. "Bellatrix Adrienne Black you will wake up this moment or so help me I shall not be responsible for my actions. Your father and I were busy securing Narcissa's future with the Malfoy heir and then we're fetched for due to you."

"Cecilia it's not her fault." Achilles stated looking over somewhat embarrassed at Madame Pomfrey. "Is there not any other potion you can give her?" He asked eager to change the subject.

"No I'm afraid not. In the circumstances as we don't know quite what's wrong with her then there's nothing I nor any other healer can do. Unless I find out what is wrong with her then she could remain in this state for a long time." Poppy said frowning slightly. She was interrupted by a small cough from the doorway.

"Narcissa darling." Cecilia beamed. If Bella was her father's favourite it was Narcissa whom mother adored. Whilst Achilles saw himself in Bella, Narcissa was a miniature version of her mother. She found herself swept up in her mother's embrace. "We were just with the Malfoy's dear, discussing the arrangements for the nuptials. Do you still insist on Bella been maid of honour?"

"Yes and anyway mother speaking of Bella how is the poor dear?"

"Oh fine, fine."

"Cecilia!" Achilles said shocked at his wife's lies. "Narcissa darling, Bellatrix is still not awake and her body is rejecting any potions the matron gives her. Do you know why she's like this?"

"Of course she doesn't Achilles." Cecilia Black stated. Narcissa sighed somewhat louder than she had meant to and found three pairs of eyes looking at her.

"Narcissa please if you know anything please tell us. Bella needs you to." Achilles begged.

Narcissa silently apologised to her baby sister in her head and then spoke softly. "Bella's pregnant."