AN: Hey guys! I apologise for the previous cliffhanger, I know it was mean :') As normal I would like to thank everyone for their support. Reviews, follows and faves are amazing. Keep the reviews coming folks, they're greatly appreciated and inspiring. I will try to update next week but the next fortnight is looking rather hectic what with deadlines, life, meeting Jessie freakin' J on her tour and turning 19. I apologise for any mistakes and I don't own Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Bellatrix stared into the hazel eyes of her wife. Her own eyes wide, unblinking.

'You're… Pr… What?' The dark witch spluttered, her mind struggling to form a coherent thought.

Hermione swallowed nervously as she witnessed her love's shock. Her hands fidgeted, betraying her nervousness.

'I'm pregnant Bella. We're uh… going to be mothers.' The young witch tried to smile. The brunette waited for her wife's shock to ease patiently. Minutes passed with neither witch speaking. Hermione found her eyes staring at the floor, fear evident in her face. Bellatrix hadn't said anything since the young witch spoke last, she just stared, wide eyed and open mouthed.

'I'm so sorry Bella… I never meant for this to happen and the timing is atrocious. Merlin, I am so sorry.' The brunette whispered heartbrokenly, tears filling her hazel depths.

'Sorry? How could you be sorry about this Hermione? This is amazing.' The dark witch grinned.

'Really? I… thought. I thought you'd be mad. I- I never expected this to happen and what with everything that's gone on it just… didn't seem right. I was so scared of hurting you more.' The brunette admitted shyly, a single tear escaping to roll down her cheek.

Bellatrix wasted no time in cupping her wife's face in her hands. Her thumb gently wiping away the tear as her dark eyes bore into hazel.

'H this is all I've ever wanted. Us. A family.' Bellatrix beamed as she gently traced one hand down her love's neck, across her collarbone and down her chest to rest on her stomach. 'As for the timing… Well… Sure it's not ideal. My mother would have loved to be here for this, she would have loved our child so much but she would be happy to know that her… Death meant a new life could be formed. If anything the timing is sort of… magical.' The dark witch smiled warmly at the younger witch before kissing her softly.

Hermione covered the dark witch's hand with her own as she giggled softly. Her lips captured Bella's soundly before she pulled away and rested her forehead on her lover's shoulder. 'A family.'

The two witch's were reluctant to leave their bedroom as the sun rose the next morning. They lay entwined, skin on skin, Bellatrix's hand lay protectively on her young wife's stomach.

'Do we really have to get up?' The Gryffindor groaned as she stretched her limbs before resting her head against the dark witch's chest.

'Yes.' Bellatrix smiled. 'We have to tell Andy and Cissy the news.' The dark witch grinned at the thought of her sisters' reaction. They both knew of her yearning for a large family and that this could very well be the start of that dream. She also knew that the family could do with some good news.

'Actually we don't.' The brunette whispered shyly.

'What do you mean?' The dark witch frowned.

'Well, we need to tell Andy but Cissy sort of already knows.' The brunette paused feeling her wife tense underneath her. 'As do Harry and Ron.' She finished almost inaudibly.

'Merlin Hermione! Why didn't you just put it in the prophet while you were at it!?' The dark witch snapped.

'Bella please, I was so scared that you were going to hate me and Narcissa knew something was wrong. She assured me that you didn't hate me and would be happy.'

'Why didn't you come to me?' the dark witch softened slightly as she placed a kiss to her love's temple. 'I'm your wife. You should be able to talk about these things with me. I want to be the first one to know that you're carrying my child. I want to be the one you confide in. That's the whole point of me.'

'I know and I'm sorry. I was just so scared.'

Bellatrix shuffled down the bed to look into her wife's eyes. 'Please… don't ever be scared of me.' She pleaded as her eyes bore into the ones belonging to her love. Hermione nodded shyly, averting her gaze as guilt flooded her system. Bellatrix kissed the tip of the girl's nose playfully before pulling her in for a real kiss. 'Come on you… Let's get this over with then I can have you all to myself.'

Narcissa smiled as her two sister's laughed and grinned. Excitement filling them all as they spoke about babies and the joy they bring.

'What did I tell you little lion?' The blonde smirked at her sister in law.

The brunette sighed, trying to fight of her smile at the older woman's antics. 'You really are terrible you know.'

'Who me?' The blonde winked before embracing the girl, kissing her forehead fondly. 'I am so pleased for you both. You deserve endless amounts of happiness.'

'Thank you Narcissa.' The brunette smiled warmly. 'It just feels like there's such a long way to go.'

'Would this have anything to do with the mood my dear sister was in when she arrived?'

'She was upset that I didn't tell her first which is completely understandable. I'd have felt the same if our situation was reversed.'

'You know as well as I that emotions aren't her strongest point. Things are still raw right now but give her a couple of weeks and she'll be powering through. Mood swings are her thing when she's struggling. Something she wont ever admit to doing.' The blonde smiled as she looked over to her big sister.

'You've got that right.' The brunette smirked. 'Listen Cissy, I can't thank you enough. I honestly didn't expect this amount of support and love and it means so much to me.'

'Don't even go there little lion. You're one of us now, a Black and I will always have your back.'

Nymphadora Tonks was ecstatic to hear the news that her close friend and aunt were having a baby. Her family desperately needed that hope to hold on to. The purple haired witch was just angry at having to dampen the spirit amongst the Black family as they gathered to celebrate.

'There's no need to beat around the bush. Just tell us as it is sweetie.' Andromeda kissed her daughter's cheek.

'Kingsley has done away with the Dementor's. They've been considered too inhumane. Along with the rest of Azkaban.'

'It's a prison. It should be inhumane for the inhumane acts they have performed.' Andromeda stated, disbelief lining her voice.

'I know mum. They want to cut down on the amount of prisoners so they're starting rehabilitation schemes to give people a chance of redemption. Lucius obviously isnt going to qualify but the new rules state prisoners cannot spend a lifetime imprisoned.'

'What does that mean in Lucius' case?' Hermione asked quietly.

'He'll go down for around 20 years. They're following the muggles view on prison duration.' The Auror sighed sadly.

Hermione rested her head on her wife's shoulder as the group let the news sink in. Her hand gently squeezed the dark witch's thigh before she placed a soft kiss to the skin of her neck. The dark witch tightened her grip on the brunette's middle, her eyes twinkling as she looked down at her love.

'We'll be okay.' Bellatrix declared, causing heads to snap in her direction. The dark witch spotted the fear in her baby sister's eyes. 'There's things we can do to assure he never comes near us again. We have each other, that's enough.' A hint of a smile played at the dark witch's lips as she looked at her family.

Minerva McGonagall hadn't been expecting guests. She certainly wasn't expecting the form of Narcissa Malfoy to appear in her office.

'Mrs Malfoy, what can I do for you?' The Scottish woman enquired, placing her glasses on the desk in front of her.

'Black. But please, call me Narcissa.' The blonde smiled as she sat in the chair opposite the headmistresses.

'Sorry, Narcissa.' The elder witch smiled softly at the woman who had been through so much as of late.

'It's about Hermione actually.'

Emerald eyes snapped to blue. Worry was clear in the woman's face as she spoke. 'What about Hermione? Is she okay? Is Bella?'

'Minerva they are fine.' The blonde assured with a smile. 'More than fine. I know Hermione would probably want to tell you herself but she's a Gryffindor; stubborn.' The blonde smirked at the glare her words caused.

'She's pregnant and they are both over the moon.' The blonde grinned.

'That really is excellent news!' the Scottish witch giggled excitedly at the thought of a miniture bookworm with curly black hair.

'It really is. The thing is, Hermione is going to need someone. Someone who isnt as frustrating as a Black, someone who isnt as clueless as Potter and Weasley. She's going to need you Minerva, you're like a mother to her.'

'Of course I'll be there. They can hardly expect me to stay away.' Minerva beamed.

'Thank you. I just wanted to give you a heads up. We're having a small get together in a few weeks to announce it officially. I'll owl you details closer to the time.' Narcissa smiled as she stood to leave. 'Good evening Professor.'

'Good evening Ms Black.' Minerva's eyes flicked to the new photo on her desk. Bellatrix and Hermione dancing at their wedding. Tears filled her eyes thinking of the original that once sat in that very spot. So much had changed for both of the witches and Minerva couldn't be happier.

'As much as I love my sisters I am so glad to be home.' The dark witch sighed happily as she moved to stand behind her wife. Her hand gently kneading the girl's shoulders as her lips ghosted the back of her neck, resulting in a shudder that made Bella's centre throb.

'I need you little lion.' She purred against the brunette's ear as her hands quickly removed the girl's shirt. Her hands exploring the soft skin of the girl's sides and torso. 'I've been craving you.' She whispered as her hand slid down the girl's stomach and into the waistband of her jeans and knickers. Her fingers sliding easily through the wetness that greeted her.

'Bella.' Hermione gasped as her knees buckled. Her head swam as she felt the dark witch's arms secure their hold on her. Lifting her and pressing her against the wall, her legs immediately wrapped around the dark witch's waist as she bucked her hips, desperate for contact. She barely registered the whispered spell but revelled in the effects. Her skin now brushed against that of her wife's, driving her crazy with need. Every nerve felt alive as the dark witch flicked her tongue against a hardened nipple, her fingers teasing her dripping entrance.

The short gasps and whimpers of her wife turned Bellatrix on beyond belief. She wanted nothing more than to fuck the girl relentlessly but was determined to hear the girl ask for it.

'Tell me what you need H… Tell me and I can make it happen.' The dark witch growled. Her onyx eyes filled with lust and adoration as they locked with hazel.

'I need… you!' The brunette gasped as her wife continued to tease her. Bringing her fingers up to the brunette's lips where she layered them with her juices. Bellatrix smirked as she swiftly leaned in to kiss the girl, her tongue swiping her lips, tasting her essence.

'I…'

'That's it.' The dark witch prompted.

'Need you to…'

'Keep going.' Bellatrix purred as her fingers positioned themselves, ready to thrust into the younger witch.

'fuck me…. Please Bella! Fuck me!'

Bellatrix drove her fingers deep into the girl causing her to shout out. The dark witch set a relentless pace, driving three fingers as hard and deep inside of the girl as she could. Her lips painted a pattern across the girl's stomach and hips, leaving marks here and there. Her tongue coming out as she got closer and closer to her love's core.

Hermione felt her entire body shift. Her legs were no longer wrapped around the dark witch's waist. Looking down her eyes blazed with lust. Her love's onyx orbs were locked on hers, her beautiful face between the girl's thighs as she smirked. The brunette's eyes snapped shut as she felt her wife's hot mouth close around her clit. She could feel herself getting ready to snap. Her muscles quivered as the familiar feeling took over. Bellatrix sucked the girl's clit hard, tasting her witch entirely as she curled her fingers causing the girl to tremble and clench around her.

The two lover's slumped to the floor, their breathing heavy and limbs entwined.

'Not that i'm complaining but where the bloody hell did that come from?' The brunette chuckled as she placed kisses along the other woman's collarbone.

'I don't know… I just needed you so badly.' The dark witch whispered, her voice still husky; oozing sex.

Hermione smiled as she recalled her previous conversation with Narcissa. Mood swings. She mused with a light chuckle. Carefully she unwrapped herself from her wife and stood, offering a hand to help the other witch up.

'Do you think we're having a boy or a girl?' The brunette mused as she led the dark witch up the stairs to their bedroom.

'A girl.' Bellatrix replied immediately causing the brunette to grin. The dark witch kissed her wife softly. 'What's that face for? I've barely thought of anything but us and our child since you told me.' She admitted shyly, brushing her lips against her love's.

'I think so too.' The brunette pressed her lips to her wife's. 'Now close the door Mrs Black… I'm not done with you.'