Disclaimer: I don't own HP. Wow. Who knew?

Author's Note: This is a "Drabble". Drabbles are meant to be 100 words only.

"Happy Birthday, Bella." Narcissa said coldly, handing her sister a box, wrapped finely in black silk. Bellatrix pursed her lips.

"Thanks." She said, before sliding her pale fingers around the ribbons, pulling at them; ripping them effortlessly.

"I hope you like it." Narcissa said. Her eyes narrowed. She stood behind Bellatrix, running languid fingers through her raven hair.

"Of course I will, dear Cissa." Bellatrix scoffed, pulling off the top of the box. Narcissa's blue eyes glinted

A snake slithered out, hissing at Bellatrix menacingly. Narcissa gasped, eyes wide, as Bellatrix began to pet it, smiling.

"How did you know?"