AN: Sorry for the slight delay guys. I did intend for this to be up last week but I was a bit busy finding out I got into my first choice university :D Thank you to every one who reviewed, followed and favourited. I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy :)

Warmth. That was the first thing Hermione noticed upon waking that morning. The warmth of Bellatrix's embrace. It had been 3 weeks since the dark haired witch learned the truth about her lover and they had been inseparable. The only time they spent apart was when Hermione assisted teaching and Bellatrix disappeared to work for both the death eaters and the order. The two witches had fallen into a happy habit of sleeping together every night. Neither one of them wishing to spend the night alone when there was a much better option.
Yawning sleepily the brunette manoeuvred herself to gaze at the sleeping witch who held her so intimately. The dark witch looked peaceful in her sleep, she was without the worries she faced in consciousness and it certainly showed. Hermione took a moment to appreciate the moment and just how happy she was. This sleeping Bella was identical to her sleeping Bella. The only difference was that this Bella's hair was still relatively tame. Something that wouldn't last much longer. Hazel eyes drifted across the sleeping woman's form. Watching the slow, steady rise and fall of her chest and the way her arms were secure around her own body.
Leaning in the brunette placed small, soft kisses down the side of her love's face; gently waking her.
Dark eyes opened slowly and twinkled as they focused on the beaming brunette.
'Morning you.' She grumbled as she pressed her face against the other woman's neck, gently nuzzling against the soft skin.
The brunette sighed happily in response and threaded her fingers through raven curls.
'Im sorry to have had to woken you sweetheart but I have to get up soon.' The brunette stated sadly.
With a groan the dark witch moved so she lay on top of the other witch.
'Nope. You're not going.'
The brunette chuckled.
'For some reason I don't see Minerva appreciating that.'
'Screw Minerva!' The dark witch groaned again, drawing a soft laugh from the girl underneath her.
'I don't see her appreciating that much either.'
Bellatrix huffed in response but grudgingly rolled over, freeing the brunette and allowing her to get up.
Hermione hadn't made it two steps away from the bed when two strong arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her back down and into a tight embrace. Bella's soft lips attaching to the her neck and tracing across her ear as she whispered.
'Im never letting you go.'

Hermione smiled at the memory of that morning. It took a lot of persuasion, along with the promise of sex before Bellatrix eventually let her get out of bed and get ready for the day. She was right about Minerva too, the Scottish witch smiled knowingly at her as she arrived late and rather flustered and then proceeded to give her 2nd year essays to mark. The brunette was sighing at the fourth essay that failed to even come close to the actual explanation of conjuration. The brunette would admit that actually doing conjuration would have been extremely difficult to anyone let alone 2nd years but getting the explanation and definition wrong was just dreadful.
Her frown was replaced with shock and then interest as Fawkes flew through the window and landed on the desk next to her.
'Hey boy.' She muttered quietly, trying not to disrupt the class anymore than the birds arrival had already. Her fingers scratched his head lightly as he dropped a small note in front of her.

Hermione,
I need to speak with you, please show this to Minerva so she is to understand you are excused from assisting for the rest of the day, then I must ask you come to my office.
Regards,
Albus Dumbledore.

The brunette didn't attempt to hide her confusion as she thanked the Phoenix and brought the note to Minerva. The Scottish woman nodded her approval for Hermione to leave and so she did. Unaware of the Emerald eyes that bore into her retreating form.
Minerva felt her heart drop as she watched her protege leave. It would seem Albus has a lead. She sadly mused to herself.

Bellatrix's thoughts were once again focused on the brunette girl who awaited her at Hogwarts. Her parents were conversing with the Lestrange's, trying to plan the perfect wedding. The dark witch could feel Rodolphus' eyes on her, greedily appreciating her beauty. Bellatrix blocked it all out as much as she could as she thought of Hermione's smile, her laugh. Not wanting to live in her reality the witch replayed her happy memories of the girl she loved hopelessly.
'What do you think Bellatrix?'
Her fathers booming voice brought her from her thoughts. She scowled, angry at her happiness being interrupted. It seemed the wizard she had to call father was intent on ruining any happiness she did have.
'Fine.' She uttered through clenched teeth. Her dark eyes linking with the blue of her mothers; blue eyes swimming with sympathy and love.
Truthfully Bellatrix had no idea as to what she just agreed to. It didn't matter to her. She would marry Rodolphus for three simple reasons. It was needed as part of her mission. Secondly she had promised her mother she wouldn't abandon her and marrying Rodolphus was the only way to prevent being disowned. Andromeda leaving had broken Druella's heart and Bella couldn't see her go through that again, she was going to free her mother from her father but she had to succeed in her mission for that to happen. The third reason was the main reason; Hermione. The brunette witch had explained how she would have to marry the pig but their time would come.
'So that settles it then.' Cygnus exclaimed cheerily.
Bellatrix looked up to see the pride on her fathers features as he shook hands with Mr. Lestrange. Pride that made her sick, she glared hatefully at the man. As she did she thought of something Hermione had said to her. An unusual muggle saying 'if looks could kill'. The dark witch smirked don't muggles realise there are pretty simple ways of killing. Her smirk morphed into a smile as she thought more of the brunette and less of muggle sayings. A change that did not go unnoticed.

Druella Black watched her daughter intently throughout the meeting with the Lestrange's. The blonde loved her daughters more than anything and it broke her heart that Bellatrix was to be controlled like this. She watched as her daughter's eyes became distant and dreamlike, an out of place smile on her face. Not smirk or sneer but a genuine smile. Her eyes shining with love and happiness as her thoughts took over. There was no way her daughter was happy about marrying Rodolphus which would only mean that she was thinking about something or someone else. The blonde's lips twitched, almost forming a smile. She wanted Bella to find love but couldn't help the fear of what that love would mean. She was brought back to reality when her husband wrapped his arm around her waist.
'To happy and healthy marriages!' The dark wizard toasted, causing the blonde to internally laugh. Happy and healthy were not words she would ever associate with her marriage and certainly not to the one of Bellatrix Black and Rodolphus Lestrange. She chanced a look back to her daughter and their eyes connected. Bellatrix's smile had faded but there was still a small hint of hope in her dark orbs. Druella smiled lovingly at her eldest daughter while making a note to find out just who or what was making Bellatrix feel.

Hermione Granger's world was collapsing around her. She made no effort to contain the tears that flowed down her cheeks.
'How... L-Long?' She managed to splutter as sobs began to rack her body.
'There are two different dates Hermione. The first is the 24th December, the second is the 12th March.' Albus Dumbledore spoke slowly, making sure the sobbing brunette understood.
'Christmas eve!? But that's on Friday!' She exclaimed wide eyed as more tears began to spill.
Albus felt terrible. Since Hermione's arrival he had been dabbling in different variations of Arithmancy, trying to deduct a reason for her being here as well as when she would be leaving. Two dates kept arising for her departure, the two dates he had just told her. For once his blue eyes didn't hold hope, they didn't twinkle knowingly. They filled with empathy and tears as he witnessed the girl break down. His heart ached for both Hermione and Bellatrix. Fate was cruel in this instance. He hated to be the one to inform the sobbing future dweller but someone had to. He couldn't continue watching her and Bellatrix fall so deeply in love when it wasn't to last much longer. Bellatrix was finally able to feel and it was going to end much too soon and the girl in front, she had been through far too much heartbreak and he felt more villainous than Voldemort that he had to inflict more pain. He felt some relief when Minerva McGonagall stepped into the room. No questions asked she held the girl and soothed her as she cried. He allowed a tear to escape as he watched on. He had told Minerva of his findings but asked her not to alert the brunette just yet. His colleague had obviously come up as soon as she got the chance.
Dumbledore just watched on, unaware of any time passing. Eventually the young girl managed to control her breathing and stop the tears from falling. She looked up at him, her eyes red and puffy as she sniffed.
'I want to be the one to... Tell her.'
Albus nodded.
'Of course.'
'I appreciate... You telling me P-Professor.' The brunette tried to smile at both the professors in the room but couldn't do it. She fled the room before the tears fell again. Her heart shattered as she thought of Bellatrix who would be expecting her in sexy lingerie for a night of passion. She promised her that she would make it naugy and sexy that night. Now she was going to be a sobbing mess who had to tell her she was leaving. Leaving her to carry on her mission alone, leaving her to marry that pathetic excuse of a man, leaving her with her heart.

Minerva looked up to Albus who looked broken.
'I know you love her.' She spoke softly.
'She's the daughter I'll never have.' He sighed.
'Things will work out Albus. There's no denying those two are made for each other.'
'I know you are right Min, I just don't want to put either of them through this.'
'You made the right decision in telling her Albus, neither of them would have ever forgiven you if you hadn't.'
'I know. I just hope destiny knows what it's doing.' Albus admitted sadly.
Minerva carefully placed her hand atop of her best friends.
'It does Albus, it does.'

When Hermione arrived back at her chambers she want expecting Bellatrix to already be there.
'Hey baby! I finished earlier than I thought.' The dark witch beamed as she lifted the brunette up slightly, placing kisses wherever she could. It wasn't until she placed the brunette back on the ground that she noticed the tear stains on her cheeks and the redness of ether eyes.
'H... What's wrong sweetheart?' Her fingers gently caressed the girls cheek, wiping away the new tears that began to fall.
'Dumbledore called me to see him.'
Bella smiled reassuringly as she pulled the brunette on to the sofa.
'He's figured it out Bella.' The brunette started sobbing, leaving the dark witch bewildered.
'Shhh honey, shhhh. What's he figured out?' Her hands gently rubbed the crying girl's back in an effort to comfort her.
'When... I-I'm g...oin-g back!'
The dark witch felt as though a bludger went straight through her, talking her heart with it. Her Hermione was going to leave. She knew it would happen eventually but she had put it to the back of her mind, set on enjoying her time with her love.
'W-when?'
The brokenness of Bella's voice caused more sobs to escape the girl.
'Christmas eve... Or March 12th.' The brunette buried her face in the crook of the dark witch's neck. Her hot tears burning the other woman's skin.
'C-Christmas eve?' Bellatrix chocked. Her own tears starting to fall. Christmas eve was in four days! She might only have the love of her life for four days.
The increasing amount of tears that soaked her shoulder was answer enough. Bella kissed the girls forehead as she took a moment.
'H... Look at me.' The dark witch commanded as she lifted her love's face. Dark eyes sought hazel.
'Its not goodbye. We'll meet again. Baby I promise you we will.' Softly, she pressed her lips against Hermione's.
'I know Bella it's just... It's just that- I... I just got you back and now-n... Now I'm going to lose you... Again.'

The two witches embraced in silence. Letting their tears subside as reality crashed down.
A soft voice broke the silence and caused Bellatrix to tighten her grip on the brunette who had spoken.
'Do you think we'll remember?'
The dark witch swallowed.
'You will.' She paused. This was what she was silently fearing too. Would she remember Hermione or would she have to find her own way in the future? Clueless of the incredible love that was awaiting her.
'Im sure I will too. How could I forget you?' She smiled down at the brunette who smiled back.
'There's that smile I adore.' She mused causing Hermione to chuckle.
'Sorry, I just didn't feel like it until now.' Softly she pressed a kiss to the other woman's cheek.
'You want to know what I think?' The dark witch asked and took the brunette's slight nod as her approval to continue.
'I think that we will never forget each other. I will wait for the moment I pull you away from your friend and kiss you senseless. I will wait to tell you I love you more than life itself. I will wait to see you walk down the aisle, a vision in white. I will wait to start the most perfect family, I will wait forever for the prospect of us Hermione.' Bellatrix finished as tears filled both dark and hazel eyes.
'And when time catches up, and YOU are back where you should be... I'll be waiting. Forever yours.'
Hermione's heart swelled with love as she pressed her lips against Bella's.
'I love you Bellatrix Black.' Her whisper ghosting the dark witch's lips.
'I love you too Hermione Black.' Bellatrix smirked.
'I haven't been called that in too long.' The brunette sighed.
'That's going to change my darling. I will fight anything that stands in my way, including fate and destiny, whatever I do I will make sure we have a future.'
The brunette smiled as she kissed her love again.
'Lets not talk anymore Bella. I want to make the most of this while I can. No matter what I am so grateful to have been able to know you and love you here and there.'

The lovers spent the remainder of the afternoon talking about things that didn't matter. They kissed, cuddled and tickled each other making the most of every second before it was too late. Bellatrix was the first to make a move as she gazed hungrily into hazel eyes, licking her lips she took the brunette's hand into her own and led her to the bedroom.
Hermione giggled as Bella pushed her on to the bed and seductively crawled up her. Tongues battled and hands roamed as the two began to let themselves go.
Hermione had enough of Bellatrix's dominance and flipped her over. Now straddling the dark witch her lips pressed against her ear as she whispered huskily.
'Let me make love to you. Let me worship you.' Her tongue sneaking down her ear and to her neck where she sucked hard enough to leave her mark.
A flick of her wand banished their clothing and her hand desperately sought the soft skin that was previously hidden. Soft pink lips trailing down her neck and collarbone to an already hard nipple. Hermione lightly flicked her tongue across the bud before encasing it in her mouth.
Bellatrix gasped at the sensation as her back arched to the brunette's touch.
Hermione spent a short amount of time worshipping each breast and nipple before her lips continued their southward journey. Stopping at the dark witch's bikini line she licked and nipped at the skin, leaving a love bite behind. The dark witch's hands were in her hair, urging her further down to where she needed her most.
Taking the hint the brunette let her fingers ghost across her lovers sex as her tongue caressed the inside if her thigh.
A deep groan came from the dark witch.
'Fuck Hermione please.'
The brunette smirked. She loved having Bella like this, putty in her hands. She was the dark witch's weakness and she was loving every second of it.
'Please what?'
'You know what.' The dark witch growled.
'Afraid not.' Hermione's lips hovered over the dark witch's centre.
Bellatrix was unable to think straight when she felt the brunette's hot breath against her. Stifling a moan she tugged on the girls hair. She didn't want to beg, she was Bellatrix Black for Merlin's sake! Black's didn't beg. The brunette offered her no relief as she continued to avoid the only area Bella really wanted her. Leaving the dark woman with no other choice.
'I want you inside me!'
Hermione didn't need anything else from her love. Two fingers immediately delved into her love's heat. Two moans collided. Bellatrix moaned as Hermione began to thrust hard and deep inside of her. Hermione moaning at the feel of being inside her Bella. Her lips closed around Bella's throbbing clit, sucking and biting gently as her lover's moans increased in volume and constancy.
'Fuck H...'
Hermione continued to thrust her fingers, fully enjoying the heat surrounding them. Slowly she added another finger, filling Bellatrix more and bringing her closer to the edge. The dark witch's breaths were sporadic and heavy as Hermione's thrusting became relentless.
'Baby I'm gonna...'
Bellatrix couldn't finish her sentence. She was overcome by the l,erasure shooting through her body as Hermione worked her magic.
Hermione smirked against her lovers sex as her tongue skilfully played with her clit. She could feel Bellatrix's muscles begin to tighten and grinned as they contracted and quivered around her. She continued to thrust, letting the dark witch ride out her orgasm as her hips lifted off the bed and pushed down on the brunette's hand. As her lover came down from her high the brunette slowly removed her digits. Hazel locking on onyx as she slowly licked each one, savouring the taste of her woman.
'Fuck that's hot.' Bellatrix moaned.
The brunette didn't respond verbally. She kissed her way back up the dark witch's body which now had a thin layer of sweat.
'Well you taste amazing.' She muttered sexily as her lips melted to Bella's.
'I don't know what I'll miss more... You or that.' The dark witch winked before being hit in the face with a pillow.
Giggling she pinned the brunette beneath her and started to tickle the girls ribs.
'You're not getting away with that Gryffindor.'

Several ruined pillows later the two women lay on the bed giggling and trying to catch their breath. Feathers were everywhere and the room was a mess.
'You are such a kid.' Hermione laughed.
'Oh now that is fighting talk! You want to go another round Granger!?'
Hermione smirked at her lovers words before replying, leaning in close, her lips brushing against Bellatrix's as she did so.
'That depends on what you are referring to.'
Before the dark witch could reply the brunette shot up. Throwing the remainder of a pillow at her before sprinting to the bathroom, Bellatrix in tow.
The dark witch flicked her wand, turning the shower on and pushed the brunette up against the wall, turning her on.
Her lips founds the girls collarbone and sucked as she moved them under the spray of hot water.
'Im referring to making you scream my name... Over and over and over again.'
She smirked as Hermione's knees buckled. Her fingers were already probing at her sex. The brunette was unbelievably turned on and Bellatrix knew just how to take advantage of that. Her fingers expertly slipped inside her and began caressing her inner walls. The brunette clung to her lover as the pleasure increased.
Noticing her inability to stand Bellatrix lifted the girl slightly, pressing her into the wall and their bodies together. A low groan escaped her as the girls legs wrapped around her waist, giving her more access to her. She curled her fingers, reaching her sweet spot as the brunette moaned her name. She continued to thrust through Hermione's moans and climax. The girl screamed her name as she came, coating Bellatrix's fingers with her juices as she did so. The dark witch kept a tight grip on the girl as she came down. Only to feel hot tears against her neck. Pulling back slightly she looked into hazel eyes, her own reflecting her worry.
'Hermione did I hurt you?'
The brunette shook her head frantically, now incredibly guilty she had worried Bella.
'Im just going to miss you so much.' She admitted softly as tears continued to spill. Bellatrix didn't reply, she held the girl close to her chest and placed a kiss in her hair. Not willing to let the girl out of her grip she sat down with her in her lap. The hot water cascading down on them as she allowed her own tears to fall.