AN: Hey guys, just the usual I don't own and sorry for mistakes! Thank you to all the followers, faves and reviews! Just a warning that the next chapter may be a little delayed. I'm moving 300 miles to Manchester tomorrow and then it's freshers week so any writing will be drunken or hungover. Hope you all enjoy! Oh and review, you know you want to ;D
Bellatrix couldn't hide the smile that spread on her usually stern features. It was the girl's fault. If she wasn't so god damned precious the dark witch could have continued to scowl and glare her way through life. How could she not smile when the usually confident girl looked so fragile?
She studied the girl carefully, taking in every nervous twitch. The way she subconsciously played with her fingers, the look of pure fear in her hazel eyes. Taking pity on the young witch Bellatrix snaked an arm around her slim waist. Her lips pressed a small kiss to her temple and grinned triumphantly as the girl relaxed into her embrace.
'They're going to hate me!' Hazel found onyx, widening with fear and worry as they did so.
'H, I love you therefore they will.' The dark witch smiled. 'Besides, Andy and Nymphadora already adore you.'
'Yeah but they aren't known for their pureblood ideals. Oh and unless you want to be eaten alive by skrewts stop saying Nymphadora.'
'Trust me on this one Hermione, please.' Bellatrix firmly held the fearful girl's hand in her own. Taking the small nod as approval she took a step forwards, opening the front door of Black Manor, pulling the young witch with her.
'And then she only went and fell in! I hadn't laughed so much in years, she was supposed to be showing people she was respectable and elegant and she falls into a pond. There's nothing elegant about curls sticking to your forehead, a rather expensive ruined dress and various types of pond weed coating you.' Druella Black had to pause her anecdote to wipe a tear from her eye. Her sides ached from the continuous laughter.
'Its safe to say that Bella was made an example of how not to act for around 6 years.'
Hermione laughed freely for the first time in weeks. The young Gryffindor felt like a complete idiot for feeling even remotely nervous. From the moment she entered the magnificent house she had felt welcome and strangely loved. Meeting Druella had turned into quite an education for the young brunette who now knew possibly all of the embarrassing stories there were about her love's childhood. Not only were the stories hilarious but the reddening of the pale witch's face as said stories were told added greatly to the brunette's amusement.
'Im glad you find it so funny little lion.' The dark witch growled playfully.
Giggling to herself Hermione placed a chaste kiss to the other woman's lips.
'Sorry Bella but I really, really do!'
The soft yet awkward sound of the middle Black sister clearing her throat broke the two witches from their intimate moment. Both of their faces reddening as they received knowing smirks from the others in the room.
'Little lion? Really Aunt Bella?' Tonks laughed causing the others to join in. Once again Bellatrix found herself the centre of everyone's humour. Sighing the witch dropped her head to the table in an effort to hide her face from her tormentors.
'Oh shush Nymphadora, it's sweet.' Her mother tried to reprimand whilst simultaneously trying to stifle her giggling.
'You ought to be careful Bella, else you may find yourself referred to as 'big snake'.' The youngest Black sister quipped, her electric blue eyes sparkling mischievously.
'You wouldn't dare.' Bellatrix growled as once again laughter erupted.
Seizing the opportunity Bellatrix slipped out of the room quietly. To say the atmosphere was becoming overwhelming was an understatement. She was truly glad that her family accepted her young lover and said lover was relaxing enough to enjoy herself. That said there was only so much ridicule the dark witch could take at one time. She could still hear their booming laughter and smiled in spite of herself. She was ecstatic that her family were reunited and getting along better than before. Though the absence of her father would have been the main reason for that. She didn't notice when Hermione followed her, it was only when the young witch spoke she turned and realised her lack of privacy. Not that she minded too much.
'Are you okay? I didn't mean for it to get too much Bella, I'm sorry if I offended you-'
'Don't. Don't ever be sorry H. It wasn't too much it's just, this is still surreal to me. I just needed a minute.' The dark witch spoke softly, there was a vulnerability to her voice that seemed so out of place to the younger witch.
'I'll leave you to it.' Smiling softly the brunette went to leave only to feel a strong grip on her wrist, pulling her against the strong yet soft form of her love.
Sighing she relaxed, feeling her body melt into the one that encased it.
'Don't you dare.' She heard her lover whisper into her hair.
'Get a room.'
Both heads snapped up to see a smirking Narcissa leaning against the door frame.
'We had one until you delighted us with your presence Cissy dear.' The dark witch replied.
'So little lion.' The blonde grinned. 'What is it you plan on doing now? I heard they have offered both Potter and Weasley jobs as aurors, then you could be even closer to big snake here.' Narcissa's eyebrows rose as she smirked at her older sister.
'I was planning on finishing my NEWTS but Minerva said I could complete them in a matter of weeks if I chose to. I know Harry will go on to be an Auror but I'm not sure about Ron.'
'Oh please! Weasel lacks integrity and his skills are nowhere near par. Your kneazle has more chance of becoming an Auror.' The dark witch stated.
Hermione looked down shyly, not willing to agree with the dark witch verbally. She loved Ron when he wasn't being an idiot but Bellatrix was right. He would make a terrible Auror. Narcissa's joking finally hit the brunette a moment later and hazel locked onto blue.
'What do you mean about being closer to Bella?' She enquired curiously. Her eyes flicking to her lover to see the frown on her face.
'Ah she hasn't spoken to you yet... Perhaps I should, leave.' The blonde backed out awkwardly, giving her sister an apologetic smile as she went.
Bellatrix sighed. It seemed things really weren't going to go to plan today.
'Bella?' The brunette looked up, a small frown in place.
'Shacklebolt offered me the job as Head Auror.' She replied quietly.
'Oh.'
In that moment a thousand and one thoughts ran through the young witch's mind. She went into a slight panic. Yes, this was a new time for both the witches but the fear and pain of losing the love of her life still haunted the brunette. She found she couldn't look at the dark witch, her eyes suddenly became intrigued by her shoes and focused on them entirely.
'I said no.'
Hermione let out a breath she hadn't realised she'd been holding. She felt the tears stinging her eyes and she still couldn't bring herself to look up.
'W-why? You'd be an amazing Auror.' She whispered.
'It's not what I want.' Was the only reply.
'What do you want?'
Bellatrix had enough of the girl's reluctance to look at her. Carefully she cupped the girls face, lifting it to face her she kissed the brunette soundly.
'It's easier to show you.'
The two witches hurriedly said their goodbyes, both anxious to leave though albeit of different reasons. Bellatrix couldn't wait to have some peace and be alone with her witch, no longer being teased and embarrassed too much. Hermione was excited to find out what her dark lover was referring to. She couldn't wait to see what Bella had to show her.
'It really was lovely to meet you Hermione.' The Black matriarch smiled fondly at the young girl before kissing her cheek gently. Moving to her daughter she cupped a pale cheek.
'You better hold onto this one dear. She's marvellous and so good for you.'
'I intend to mother.' The dark witch beamed. She knew she had her mothers approval but to hear it from her and see how she warmed to the young witch had truly made things that much better.
Once outside of the wards surrounding the home the dark witch offered her arm to the brunette.
'Ready?'
Nodding the brunette held on tightly as the feeling of apparition took over.
When she opened her eyes Hermione saw a slightly worn cobbled path stretching out in front of her. At the end of the path there was a small cottage, glancing around she noticed the lack of anything other than her love and nature. The distinct smell of salt and the ocean filled her nostrils and when she listened more carefully she could hear waves breaking and the squawking of gulls. Turning her attention back to the cottage she scrutinised every detail. It seemed to be renovated from an older stone barn. It wasn't massive and grand like the manor they had just left but still an impressive size. She hadn't even been inside and she didn't know why they were stood outside a strangers house but Hermione felt strangely homely stood in front of the property.
'Bella, what are we doing here?' She queried, confusion evident in her voice.
'Welcome home.' The dark witch beamed.
Hazel eyes widened in shock. The brunette stood staring at her witch who was just grinning like a fool. Without warning the young Gryffindor flung her arms around a pale neck, her legs wrapped around the other woman's waist as she clung to her.
'Oh Bella! It's perfect!'
The dark witch laughed, swaying slightly as she held onto the girl tightly.
'Come on let's go inside.'
Bellatrix took her time showing her young lover around the house. She explained everything in detail.
'We've been talking about our future so I thought I'd get cracking. I remember us talking about our house. You said you wanted a barn conversion, I wanted something smaller than the manor but big enough for a family. Here we are. The beach is a two minute walk from the back and there are no other houses for miles. I've done all of the warding so we won't have any unexpected arrivals who stumble upon our humble abode. This is what i want little lion, us together and happy. a proper home for a proper family.' Bellatrix grinned at the look of astonishment on the young girl's face.
Gently caressing the dark witch's face Hermione kissed her, passionately, conveying her thanks and feelings into it.
'How can I thank you enough Bella? This really is perfect. I love you so much.'
The dark witch smirked, sitting down on the sofa she pulled the girl to her. Making the brunette straddle her waist and whispering seductively.
'I can think of something.'
Bellatrix couldn't have been happier. She had the home she always wanted with the girl of her dreams. Not to mention said girl was currently kneeling in between her legs, thoroughly licking and sucking at her pussy while she moaned in ecstasy.
'Fuck H... S-so... Good!'
The brunette smirked against her love's centre as she pumped her fingers inside of her. Drawing out the most delicious moans and whimpers. They had been in the house two hours and were well on the way to christening every room as Hermione so graciously put it. The brunette then had to push her lips firmly against the older witch's who was utterly confused as to what in Merlin's name a christening was.
Hermione could feel the dark witch start to tense. Re-attaching her lips to Bella's throbbing clit was the last straw. The brunette grinned as the dark witch came undone. Her moans reaching their maximum volume as climax hit. Hermione savoured every last drop of her lover before collapsing on her chest. She waited as the dark witch recovered. Her heart beat calmed as the rise and fall of her chest slowed.
'Maybe I should arrange surprises like this more often.' The dark witch teased.
'I certainly wouldn't complain.' Hermione husked. Bellatrix felt her breath hitch. Even after so many encounters with the girl she couldn't get used to how her voice seemed to ooze sex in these moments. Just the sound of her lover's voice at that moment was getting her hot and ready for more.
Pinning the brunette underneath her Bellatrix grinned.
'Did I mention there's a herd of Kelpies that reside in the next field?' She winked playfully and laughed as the girl's face hardened and she snarled.
'Don't you dare.'