A/N: I still don't own Harry Potter or any related characters. I do have a Lego Severus Snape!

This is for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Writing Club October

Assorted Appreciation: 1 - "Say something nice."

Disney Challenge: Themes - 3. Sibling Love - Write about a sibling coming to their brother/sister's aid no matter what.

All Sorts of Space: 17 - "That's what it feels like when you touch me. Like millions of tiny universes being born and then dying in the space between your finger and my skin. Sometimes I forget." ― Iain Thomas

Liza's Loves: 27 - War Domain - Write a soldier!AU. Alt: Write a fic set during any war

Amber's Attic Scream: 6 - (emotion) suspicion

Marvel Appreciation: 19- Loki - Trait: Mischievous

Word Count: 332

"Say something nice."

"I won't, and you know it. I hate you."

"See, now that's not getting us anywhere, one word, one nice little word and you're free to go. You can't give me just one little compliment?" Bellatrix asked tracing her fingernails over his cheek. "Pretty pwease, Sevvie? One little compliment. I could put in a good word with our Lord for you?"

"You are in my home, remember? I am free to leave as I see fit. Also, the Dark Lord does not need a word from you to trust me completely, as you well know, Bellatrix. You on the other hand..."

"I made a little mistake, that's all. He's already forgiven me, unlike my idiot brother-in-law. Poor Lucius, sitting in Azkaban all alone, maybe you should go keep him company." Severus rolled his eyes.

"What do you actually want Bellatrix? Why the bloody hell are you in my home?"

"It was Cissy's idea, but she's been delayed. She wants you to help her."

"With what?"

"You know what, Sevvie, what else could Cissy possibly want than you," Bellatrix cooed in his ear. Severus resisted the urge to smack her. He was not opposed to hitting a woman, but Bellatrix was dangerous on a good day. He knew better than to anger her for no reason other than she was making a pest of herself.

"If it's about Draco..."

"How do you know about that?" she hissed taking a step back. Severus smirked.

"Simple, our Lord trusts me completely, as I've already stated. Now that we've established you are simply here waiting for Narcissa, have a seat, have a cup of tea, whatever until she gets here. I have work to do and I do not need you hovering over my shoulder." Bellatrix pouted but finally settled herself on a chair, still watching him as a cat would watch a canary. Severus honestly hoped Narcissa would arrive soon before he was forced to entertain the insane Bellatrix a moment longer.