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'Truth about what?' Bellatrix frowned. A million different thought raced though her mind as the sinking feeling in her stomach intensified.
'Truth about what H?' A soft pale hand extended, gently caressing the cheek of the brunette witch.
'It's going to be a lot to take in... Just promise me you'll hear me out and remember that I care for you, more than you could possibly imagine.'
Hermione sighed as the dark witch nodded, encouraging her to continue.
'When I told you I'm not from around here I meant it in more ways than you think. I'm from the future- I know that sounds ridiculous but it's true. I'm from 2000, I'm not actually related to Minerva, not biologically anyway. My name is Hermione Granger by birth. I used a time turner and ended up here, I suppose you could say I may have over stretched things a little bit. I intended to go back a few months not... Years.'
The young witch waited, her hazel eyes eager to look into dark ones. Dark ones that made every effort to avoid contact and stare at the floor. When Bellatrix did find her voice Hermione felt her heart shatter. She sounded hurt and broken.
'So you're a lie. All of this has been a lie.' The dark witch stepped backwards, trying to distance herself from the brunette.
'No! Bella no, I'm not a lie. I'm still me, I haven't acted any differently than I would if I was in my time.'
'Something tells me there's more to all of this.'
Hermione swallowed. This was the part she was dreading.
'We knew each other in the future.'
Sensing the girl's reluctance to continue Bellatrix spoke.
'I haven't got all day Hermione so just get on with it.'
The brunette was taken aback by the dark witch's bluntness but continued nevertheless.
'At first I hated you, I'm a muggle-born and you're... Well you're you. As time went on I realised that nothing was as it seemed. You're mission for the order has a massive part to play in that. It's safe to say you can act Bella... I believed you were on his side, I believed you were cruel and evil. Until my friends and I were taken captive and brought to you. You were supposed to torture me... The only torture I received was desperately wanting to know you more and not being granted the opportunity. Everything subsided eventually; you're name was cleared and you were known as the hero you are. That's around the time I got to know you. You tried to keep up the charade at first but it just didn't work. We both fell so hard.' At this point tears flowed freely down the brunette's cheeks.
'It was a bit if a whirlwind, no one expected it. I don't think many people approved either. It did kick off a bit when I moved in with you. My friends didn't want to see me, my family didn't know I existed because of what I had done to them. I only had you, yet I was happier than ever. When things calmed down at Hogwarts Minerva came to see us. She assured me I was making the right decision in following my heart and she pushed you to open up a bit more with me. I think she played a role in convincing Harry and Ron that they were being stupid. You fixed things up with Narcissa, she wasn't too happy when she found out you were a double agent the whole time. Things were looking up and we decided to celebrate. We went on holiday to Italy, on the last night you proposed. That was one of the best moments of my life. We married soon after and were so happy and content just being us. We talked of a family, we were researching ways to conceive. Produce the Black heir you were so desperate for as well. Of course we found a way, it was all planned. You were going on a mission and when you got back we were going to start trying for a baby. I didn't want you to go, it was a dangerous task but you had to go. Being Head of the Auror Department isn't all good. I stayed up all night waiting for you to return but you never did. The following morning Harry showed up at our front door. That was when my life collapsed around me. You... Didn't make it. I couldn't bare to continue without you, you were everything to me. I started looking at different poisons, seriously contemplating it. If Minerva hadn't intervened when she did I would have done anything to be with you again. She gave me a time turner and something went wrong, here I am and here you are.'

Hermione finished speaking and started sobbing. Unable to explain anymore the brunette fell to the floor. Her body shook as she continued to sob. Bellatrix stood still, staring down at the girl on the floor. A mixture of emotions flashed through her eyes. Shock. Confusion. Anger. Fear. Love. Pity. Her hand automatically reached for the brunette but stopped before any contact. Part of her desperately wanted to touch the girl. To hold her, comfort her, love her. However, the other part won out. The part that was devastated.
'I... H... I have to go.' The dark witch turned and practically ran to the door. Ignoring the cries from the heartbroken girl.
'No! Bella...P...Please! Please come back...' The young brunette continued sobbing. Unable to move or think.

Bellatrix didn't know what to do. She wandered aimlessly through the corridors, not able to bring herself to leave the Hogwarts grounds. Not realising where she was going she stopped abruptly in front of a stone gargoyle.
'Of course I'd end up here.' She muttered to herself.
'Cola bottle.' She took a step back as the gargoyle sprang to life.
Moments later she found herself sat in a comfy armchair opposite the wise old wizard.
'I assume this has something to do with Miss McGonagall.'
'Granger.' The dark witch growled.
'Don't you dare try and pretend you didn't know anything about this Dumbledore.'
'Ah... I see.'
Dumbledore observed the dark witch for a few seconds. Trying to decide how to deal with the situation.
'She would have been honest from the beginning if she could Bellatrix. I understand this is hard for you-'
'You understand!? How in Merlin's name can you understand any of this!? I fell in love with a lie! I love her and she's not even real!'
'Bella I assure you that Miss Granger is real.'
'Miss Granger or Mrs Black?' Bellatrix snapped.
'You urged me to allow her in. To let her see the real me and let myself be happy and all along you knew that in the future she's my wife!'
'How do you think she feels about all of this? She fell in love with you in 1998, married you, then lost you. On top of that she was sent back in time to we're you are not only alive but her age. You had no knowledge of her. She had to hide everything in order to preserve the timeline not because she didn't want to. She fell in love with you as we'll as being in love with future you. Take a moment and think about how she feels Bellatrix. You may be angry at being lied to but she's been through so much more. Don't let pride and stubbornness ruin something as pure as your love for the girl.'

Two hours passed before Hermione left the astronomy tower. Even then it was not her own choice. She continued to cry long after Bellatrix left only to be found by Minerva McGonagall. The Scottish woman wrapped her in a cloak and held her close, comforting her and soothing her until she calmed then carried her back to her room. Now the young witch was sat on her sofa, a glass of firewhiskey in hand.
'Now, would you like to tell me what happened?'
Emerald eyes filled with care and kindness looked down at the brunette girl.
'I told Bellatrix everything.' Hermione's voice was hoarse from the hours of crying.
'Well that explains why I found you in such a state. I'm right in assuming she didn't react well?'
'I don't even know. She just left.'
Minerva held the girl's hand tightly in her own.
'She's never been that distant with me. I know it's a lot to take in but I... I just hoped she would have been a bit more... Open I guess.'
'She's likely just shocked dear, it certainly is a lot to take in. Bellatrix cares for you Hermione, deeply cares. She'll come round.'
'I hope you're right Min, Merlin I do. I don't think I could cope with losing her again.'

'I'm not saying I can even begin to comprehend what she's been through. She's the strongest person I know. I've never felt like this about anyone. I'm confused Albus. I'm marrying Rod in a matter of weeks but I'm going to marry Hermione one day. I don't understand what is going on... I don't know what to do.'
'My dearest Bella, the chances are you shall never fully comprehend any of this. The situation doesn't matter, obviously it is not ideal, what does matter, and what is ideal, is your love.'
Albus Dumbledore smiled warmly and the woman in front of him. Everyone saw her as arrogant, strong and somewhat cold. If they could see her now. Dark eyes filled with tears, confused and scared over love.
'I have to go.'
'Bellatrix...'
'No! I have to find her, Merlin I have to! I left her crying her heart out... I need to tell her it's okay. I need to tell her I love her.'
Dumbledore's smile quickly turned into a grin as the dark witch fled his office.
'Yes you do.'

Bellatrix knocked on Hermione's door frantically. She thought to check the girl's chambers first, hoping she'd have returned here after the fiasco three hours ago.
Shock was evident on her face when the door swung open to reveal Minerva McGonagall.
'Is she here? I need to see her. Minerva please.' Bellatrix pushed straight past the older witch, her eyes desperately seeking out Hermione.
'Bella?' The young brunette gazed at the dark witch hopefully.
'I'll leave you to it, Hermione if you need anything you know where I am.' Minerva smiled before hastily leaving the two witches to try and sort things out.
'H I am, so sorry.' Bellatrix closed the distance between them, her arms wrapping themselves around the brunette's waist.
'Don't be. I should have told you, I wanted more than anything to tell you.' Tears spilled over the girl's cheeks, only to be gently wiped away by the other woman whose hand was cupping the brunette's face softly.
'I know, sweetheart I know.'
The two women stood holding each other a little longer. Enjoying the comfort the other brought them.
'We should sit Hermione, there's so much we need to discuss.'
The brunette nodded, letting the other witch lead her to the sofa. She let herself lean on the dark witch, staying wrapped in strong arms.

'I need to know what happened before us. Of course I want to know more about us and our life and love but-'
'I get it Bella. I'll try and explain as best I can but forgive me if I can't tell you everything.'
'It's okay H, I'm going to listen and I'm not going anywhere.'
'You will marry Rodolphus. You keep up the act of being Voldemort's most devoted and faithful until the end. You face some horrible obstacles along the way, obstacles that will change your life forever. You come out okay though, eventually. Rodolphus dies, if I remember correctly you weren't particularly mournful.' The brunette smiled for what felt like the first time in years.
Bellatrix seemed deep in thought so the brunette waited for her to respond.
'So I do still have to marry Rod... What about us though? Are we together while Rod is alive?'
'No... We meet while you're still married. I spoke to future you about it and at Malfoy Manor we both felt a connection to each other. Our first kiss took place the day Rod died. After the battle of Hogwarts you came up to me. You told me you were glad I made it and seeing as we were both alive you wanted to rock my world.'
Bellatrix laughed.
'That does sound like me.'
'We flirted for a while and my friends dragged me away from you. Several things happened, there was a lot of arguing and name calling as some of them didn't believe you were with us. My friend Ron had feelings for me and was being an idiot, trying to make me see we would be perfect together and you snapped. Told him to back off and leave me alone. He made the mistake of asking why you cared and your answer was simple. Simple but perfect. You wrapped one arm around me, cupped my face with your free hand and kissed me. I'd never felt passion like that. I felt as though my whole being was melting into you.'
The brunette smiled at the memory.
'It will happen Hermione. I'll make sure I shut your friend up and kiss you like that.'
'Every time you kiss me it's like that Bella.' The brunette retaliated.
'Well then... I think now's a good a time as any. Hermione, I am hopelessly, incredibly, amazingly, foolishly in love with you.'
The dark witch smiled brightly before firmly pressing her lips to those belonging to the girl. Before their kiss became to heated Hermione pulled away. Tears filling her hazel eyes as she gazed lovingly into dark ones.
'I love you too.'