Bellatrix stood with a pissed off face within the room as Hermione Re-entered.
"I don't appreciate being shoved through a door backwards Hermione!"
"Sorry Bella, but I did promise I would never let you be caught." Bellatrix scowled for a moment before relaxing her composure. She took Hermione's hand and yanked her forward kissing her before the brunette could protest. They pulled apart after a few moments.
" I will forgive you this time." Bellatrix smirked as she noticed the still slightly dazed look on Hermione clearly still caught up from the kiss.
Hermione shook her head a moment before composing herself once again, Seriousness returned as she pulled her map out once more making sure people were out of the way. Bellatrix looked over her shoulder at the worn piece of parchment,
"Oh wow I didn't know you could make one of these?" Bellatrix said looking down at the map.
"I didn't, this was a gift from someone. How did you know what it is?" Hermione inquired looking over her shoulder.
"I made one, it was complex but worth it. I showed my cousin Sirius how to make one too." Hermione said nothing. Amazed to hear where the maps origins may well have come from. A moment more of observing the map, Hermione folded it up and turned around.
"How small can you make yourself?" Hermione asked. Rather than tell her, Bellatrix decided to show her. She stood proudly as she shrunk down to almost mouse size. Hermione bent down and held her hand out, Bellatrix stepped on and looked at hermione.
"This small!" Bellatrix giggled while dancing on Hermione's hand only stopping when her balance wavered and almost fell off.
"I'm going to put you in my front pocket, I know it's not ideal but it's the easiest way to get you out. At least till we get to the forest."
Bellatrix nodded her approval, she bent down and crawled into the pocket as Hermione carefully moved her hand down to the opening.
Once she felt the small Bellatrix settle herself in her pocket she opened her map one last time and promptly set out quietly through her door and slid out the portrait hole. It looked like an auror had already been assigned to the hallway below their quarters as Hermione did not recognise the name on the map. This wasn't too much of an issue as he sat at the end of the corridor, she simply turned left at the foot of the stairs quietly, shuffling through the gatehouse door and out into the night.
It was starting to rain . Hermione skirted around the side of the castle wall treading carefully and not walk on the loose gravel towards the forbidden forest. If she kept to the wall it would be unlikely anyone would see her from a window unless they looked directly down.
She paused for a moment feeling the backlash of wind as a broom whooshed above her. She looked on towards Hogwarts main entrance in the distance noting the distinctive red hair of the young auror who just skidded into the entrance and ran into the castle.
Hermione couldn't shift the uneasy feeling of someone's eyes being on her since leaving the castle. She looked left and right before whispering a disillusionment charm onto herself, crossing the greenery between the castle wall and the woodland. It was a good 50 metres, Hermione walked, her pace was fast but firm to cause minimal discomfort for Bellatrix in her pocket.
When she entered the treeline, and felt it was safe enough she took one last look before reaching her hand in, allowing Bellatrix to step into her cupped hand and setting her on a tree stump. In a few moments Bellatrix returned to normal size grinning triumphantly at her successful trip. Hermione smiled back, caught up in the joy of the moment.
A Branch cracked into the ground nearby. Bellatrix and Hermione both whipped their heads reflexively towards the area it came from. Without hesitating Bellatrix grabbed Hermione's hand dragging her behind as she ran in the opposite direction through the thick growth of the forest.
A few minutes later slowing up in a small clearing Bellatrix attempted to get her bearings. It was dark, although her eyes had adjusted well to being outside, the rain was becoming heavy and the forest was a maze to navigate at night. Hermione looked completely lost. She wanted to grab her wand to cast a lumos but Bellatrix held firmly onto her hand still.
Their breathing had slowed from the running. The only sound was the now heavy rain bouncing from the leaves around them.
"We should be good to apparate from here, the wards for the school are no longer in range" Bellatrix instructed. Hermione was about to answer but was cut off as a harsh whisper could be heard nearby.
"Stan, Stan"
The brisk voice caused a shiver to go down Hermione's spine. It was however the reaction from Bellatrix that was more of a cause for concern.
The dark witch looked in the direction the voice had come from. Her blood boiled, instant anger radiating from her body, at this point shaking as the voice of her Husband whispered into the dark once again.
"Stan?"
BOMBARDA!
The curse ricocheted against the trees causing several branches to come crashing down in the darkness.
Hermione grabbed Bellatrix's arms down before the witch could cast another spell.
"You'll give our position away!" She hissed as annoyed onyx eyes looked at her.
"Incarcerous!"
The curse was spat with venom, hitting Hermione directly in the back as she plummeted to the ground, winding Bellatrix who she tumbled down away from her.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't the very little mudblood I have been searching for".
A bright lumos was shining in Hermione's face as she managed to look up. She felt the wet mud on her front, blinking rapidly at the blinding light until it moved allowing her to see her captor.
Rodolphus Lestrange had certainly seen better days, his greying hair lay wet and limp on his collar line. Several days of stubble on his face and his ruffled muddy clothing was enough evidence he had been in hiding. His snide grin widened as he bent for a closer look at Hermione. A grimy hand reached forward caressing, hideously along Hermione's cheek.
Crucio!
Rudolphus collapsed on the spot screaming, he jerked around on the forest floor as pain seared through him for several seconds.
"You don't touch what is mine!" Bella hissed. The curse had died off although Rudolphus still twitched, the screams stopped as he squinted looking up, vague recognition written on his face.
"Bella?"
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Hermione felt the binding spell fall from her as the dark witch behind her spat out her signature curse. A feeling of cold sweat trickled down Hermione's back like iced water, hearing the screams from behind her. She jumped up as she heard the proclamation of possessiveness before turning. Knowing she would need to apparate them from the forest right away. A fleeting thought of somewhere safe flew into her mind. Years of assisting Harry had always had her thinking on her feet.
A moment barely lost as she conjured the image clearly in her mind. Grabbing the arm of the pureblood as that cold callous voice of recognition whispered her name in the darkness.
Bellatrix was dazed for a moment. One second she was standing over her pathetic excuse for a husband ready to curse him once again to oblivion, and was now standing on a dry wooden floor. She noticed the wand light across the way as Hermione appeared to be rummaging in some sort of cupboard.
An angry growl ruptured from Bellatrix, she had the chance, she could have so easily finished him off. Make him suffer just like she had and it would be over and done. Her magic flew to the surface, an angry red vortex permeated from her as she roared in anger. So intense the windows shattered around them.
Hermione was taken by surprise by the powerful outburst and dived behind the sofa avoiding the fragments of glass covering the floor. When the worst seemed over she quickly stood up, running to Bella who looked ready to burst, she was shaking so much with anger. She wrapped herself around the Dark witch holding her tight as she whispered into her ear to ground her.
"Bellatrix, Please just calm. Breathe. We are safe." Hermione whispered repeating several times until she could feel her finally starting to calm. Despite it being dark Hermione could see Black dilated eyes.
"You should have let me finish him." Bellatrix spoke through gritted teeth as she struggled to keep calm.
"You're not a killer" Hermione murmured slowly letting go. She vanished the glass and repaired the windows in a swift manner, leaving no trace of the violent outburst.
"Where are we?"
"Bellingham in Northumberland. This is my parents Holiday cabin." Hermione explained. "When they needed time to unwind we would come here to live more basic and enjoy time together. They sold our home to fund the trip to Australia but I kept this as a safehouse of sorts. We can stay tonight but I'm sure the ministry will track it eventually if they are looking for me."
The muggleborn appeared to click something and the lights in the room turned on. Bellatrix squinted her eyes as she tried to adjust to the sudden brightness. After a few moments she was able to take in the small, quaint space. It was clearly a cabin of sorts. Floor to roof was all wood, a small fireplace stood in the corner with a sofa and two chairs placed around it. Several cupboards and a stove at the opposite end along with a table and a doorway one for outside and one leading to another room. Next to the doorway was a ladder that led to a mezzanine sitting above them into the pitched roof.
Hermione cast a charm into the stove as it roared up filling the room with warmth. She opened the interior door which led to a small bathroom, returning with two handed one to Bellatrix before running one through her own hair to dry it.
Hermione leant down on her knees by the sofa, a set of drawers built into its base she pulled one open, pulling several items of clothing out. Bellatrix has still not moved from her spot.
"Your parents are in Australia?"
Hermione nodded in confirmation as she stood up. Grasping a picture on the mantelpiece above the stove she stared at the happy innocent faces of her parents. A lone tear fell down her cheek. Pulling herself together she roughly brushed her eyes with her sleeve before moving to the bathroom, reappearing a few moments later dressed in an oversized t-shirt.
"You should change too." Hermione gestured. Bellatrix took the cue and walked to the small bathroom, coming out in a nightdress with some sort of teddy bear on the front. Hermione took Bella's dress from her hands, casting a drying and refreshing charm on it before placing it next to her own attire on the table.
They both climbed the ladder and slipped under the covers. Hermione turned away as she lay down. Bellatrix could tell from the slight sniffle that Hermione was still upset, suspecting it was something to do with her parents but she knew better than to ask. She settled behind the brunette, curling around her.
"I obliviated them and sent them into hiding" Hermione whispered. "I miss them". Bellatrix embraced her more tightly. Hermione turned around to face the dark witch. Bella seeing her eyes were still shining from tears as they reflected off the moonlight.
Hermione raised her hand stroking away dark curls. Bella saying nothing she closed her eyes, content.
"Is there anywhere we can go no one knows of?"
"Fern springs" Bellatrix whispered, opening her eyes once again. "No one alive on this earth knows its existence except you just now."
Hermione sat up abruptly, throwing her covers off and throwing her feet out the bed. A hand reached for her bicep stopping her getting up.
"What are you doing?" Bellatrix held her grip.
"I need to make a list of supplies, if we leave early tomorrow we need to be prepared so we can hide you awa-"
"NOOO!" Bellatrix shouted, cutting her off. "You can't keep hiding me Hermione. I don't want to hide anymore!" she wailed.
"It's too dangerous. Even in the forest!" Hermione argued.
"I can't hide forever. I want to live, otherwise what's the point?"
"I can't lose you Bella" tears ran down her cheeks as she reached for Bella's face, pulling her desperately in for a kiss. "You're all I've got." she sobbed clinging to her.
"Ditto"
She stroked Hermione's curls from her face so she could kiss her tears away. The gesture was so intimate Hermione closed her eyes only feeling the movement of soft lips against her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open as she felt those lips begin to move down to her neck. Bellatrix felt her breathing hitch as she kissed the pulse point, stopping in her tracks and looking Hermione in the eyes.
Hermione leaned forward with every intention of kissing her again. Bellatrix did not protest as two arms wrapped around her, pulling her down on top, lips still locked together. Their bodies lay almost perfect, moving naturally together as they continued to kiss and explore. Hands moving from hips as they trailed up brushing against the pale skin under the nightdress. The feather touches all over her practically setting her on fire. Nimble fingers grasped the hem of the nightdress slowly snaking it up until Bellatrix moved up allowing the nightdress to be removed completely.
Hermione spent a breathtaking moment taking in the beauty of pale flesh in front of her. Pert breasts waiting to be touched, she used both her hands to stroke them softly in experimentation. A gasp could be heard from the other witch who did not move, allowing hands and then lips to explore her more.
She reached for the Brunettes T-shirt, grasping it up, slightly concerned Hermione may still not be ready with taking things this far, however was taken by surprise as she whipped the clothing off herself. She reached forward pulling the dark witch to her for another kiss pulling her backwards entangling their legs, as they continued to kiss and explore enjoying the feel of skin on skin.
Bellatrix, leaving bruised lips, slowly kissed her way down the other witches chest, only more encouraged by the sharp intake of air as their passion continued to ignite. She eventually made her way down to the hipbone, nipping at the sensitive area causing the Witch above her to whimper. Tracing a digit over the scrap of material that was the only thing she was still wearing. She hesitated, looking into her brown eyes, she waited for consent which was given and slowly pulled them from her legs. The scent was the first thing that hit her deliciously as she bent down taking a long, experimental lick through the glistening Mound. Hermione squirmed not expecting to feel so sensitive and giddy as another lick delved deeper into her folds. By the time she felt the third lick, she was practically begging, chanting Bella's name over and over again.
"Bella, Bella please" Hermione panted, barely able to keep her pelvis still, her whole body felt on fire, sensory overdrive as she grasped the bedsheet below her unsure what she needed, but knew she needed more.
"Bella, I need . . ." She practically sobbed not sure what she was asking for, licking her dry lips as she tried to control her breathing. She felt the dark witch stop, and jerked her head up to see what was wrong just in time to feel fingers rubbing against her clit so deliciously.
"You're so beautiful Hermione, so pure. I want all of you." The confession tumbled out as the dark witch placed butterfly kisses along the cleft of her chin.
"Yes, Merlin Yes!" Hermione moaned in bliss. She froze momentarily as she finally felt two fingers slip inside her, straight through the barrier.
"Breathe" Bellatrix whispered as she held her fingers there for a moment before she felt the muggleborn become more relaxed and began slowly thrusting in and out. Her pace only picked up as she felt Hermione's breathing become more erratic. Muscles clenched around her fingers as they continued to pump, until finally she came.
"Bellaaaa!" She screamed as stars exploded before her. The feeling and desire was so intense her body felt like jelly as Bella slowly pulled out. She held her close, giving her time to recover, the raw feeling of what had just happened sink in.
Pulling the blanket over them, the last thought in Bella's mind had her viewing things in a different light.. So that is why it's called making love, because when you love someone it makes all the difference. And with that she joined Hermione in a restful slumber. Ready for whatever new challenge would come the next day.