She entered the fray with the full understanding that at any moment she could be killed. The Order saw her as just another Death Eater. The Death Eaters saw her as a blood traitor. She was terrified that in attempting to rescue her brothers she'd be leaving her children orphaned. Running away from the battle however wasn't an option. To leave her brothers to be possibly killed would go against all that she stood for. She used her newly honed sense of smell to track her brother Rodolphus.

She ran to where his scent was strongest. She was close and suddenly a surge of pain filled every fiber of her being. She turned and saw Augustus Rookwood had hit her with a curse. She fell to the floor screaming in agony. He let his wand fall to his side. "What are you doing here my queen?" he said almost mocking the title she hated.

"Does it matter?"

"Yes. I'm sure your husband would be very interested to learn that you have returned. Today he gets to kill Potter and his traitorous wife."

"I don't have time for this Rookwood. Either fight me or get out of my way!" She finally rose to her feet. She saw bounding around the corner Percy Weasley.

"ROOKWOOD!!!"

"I guess that's my cue. Have fun Gus." She continued to follow the scent of Rodolphus. All the sudden everything went quiet. She heard the booming voice of her husband. He gave the fighters an hour to dispose of their dead. He withdrew all the Death Eaters from the school. She knew that time was running out. She wished that she could kill her husband for them all. But the words of Tonks gave her pause. She walked passed the Great Hall. She held her hands over her now gaping mouth, among the dead were Tonks and Lupin. Tears began to fill her eyes. Suddenly she realized there was a good chance that she'd never see Kali or Grant again. She felt wind pass her. In its wake she could smell terror and regret. She decided that the best place to locate Rodolphus and Rabastan would be at her husband's side in the forest.

She left the castle and headed for the forbidden forest. Ahead of her she could hear the voice of Harry Potter. It sounded like he was talking to himself. She decided to walk quicker. Using her enhanced speed she knew she'd reach the gathering before Harry. She arrived and saw that Hagrid was chained to a tree. Voldemort was anxious. His anxiety filled Athena's head. She hoped that he wouldn't sense her. She looked around the circle and glimpsed her brothers. Bellatrix was at Voldemort's feet groveling as usual. She knew that now wasn't the time to grab her brothers. The gathering got really quiet and out of nowhere Harry Potter materialized.

She watched in horror as her husband raised his wand and shouted "Avada Kedavra" at Harry. She wasn't quick enough with a shield charm. She saw Harry fall lifeless. After Harry was gone, Voldemort fainted. The crowd went insane. Bellatrix was beside herself. A look of pure grief swept over Hagrid's and Bellatrix's face.

"Now is my chance to get my brothers out of here." She thought. Finally able to move she took one step, stopping as her husband came to awareness. "Shit." He ordered Narcissa to make certain Harry was dead. Tears choked her when Harry was pronounced dead. Then Voldemort did the disgusting act of putting the torture curse on Harry's lifeless body. Beaming with pride he ordered Hagrid to carry the corpse to the castle. The entire circle followed behind. Her brothers were behind the others. She decided that her husband was distracted enough to talk to them. She ran to them and tapped them on the shoulders. They both turned around, identical looks of shock on their faces. Rodolphus spoke first.

"Have you lost your mind completely Athena? Why the hell are you here? Rookwood told me that you were at the battle. I had hoped at least you were safely in Hogwarts."

"Roddy, I had to come. I couldn't allow you both to die. I love you too much to allow that" Rabastan finally spoke.

"You saw with your own eyes that your husband killed Harry Potter. Do you honestly think you aren't next?"

"I don't care." She said lying. "Kali and Grant are safe. I wanted to get you both out safely. There is still a chance that ickle Voldykins will still fall. At first chance you get. Get the hell out of here, go home!"

"You first." Rodolphus calmly ordered his sister.

"Fine…" She ran from the group. She ran to the castle as Voldemort shoved the burning shorting hat onto Neville's head. She saw him bring a sword out of the hat. With ease he used the sword to behead Nagini. The battle resumed shortly after that. She ignored her brother's order. She set out to relocate them. Following the scent trail she found Rabastan dueling with another Death Eater. She smiled with pride, a pride stemming from his betrayal of her husband. She raised her wand and stunned Rabastan's opponent.

"Athena. You were told to leave!"

"I will leave once you and Roddy are safe. Now go to father's, or do I have to take you there myself?"

"Fine, I'll leave. Promise me once you've gotten Rodolphus to safety you will be out!"

"I promise." He ran off, she watched from a window to see Rabastan leave the grounds and apparate away. Now certain of his safety, she ran for Rodolphus.

She ran to wherever she heard battle cries. The dust in the air was too thick for her senses to penetrate. She saw many duels underway. She stopped briefly when she saw Bellatrix and three girls dueling. Nearby stood Rodolphus. She ran to him. He looked grim and petrified. She knew that if he was left like this he'd be killed. Hoping that Nadia could hear her call, she called for her. Shockingly she saw her fighting alongside the other house elves.

"You called Athena?"

"Yes. Please get Rodolphus home."

"Anything for you Athena."

"Thank you again Nadia." She saw the elf apparate away from the battle. Before fulfilling her promise to Rabastan, she figured she'd duel Bellatrix.

She ran to assist Hermione, Luna, and Ginny. Instead of what she was expecting, she saw that now it was Bellatrix and the Weasley mother Molly dueling. She heard the manic laughter of her hated sister-in-law die as Molly screamed "Not my daughter you bitch!" Bellatrix fell down dead. Voldemort screamed out. He turned his attention to killing Molly. Before he had any time to notice Harry arrived on the scene very much alive. Relief set it, opening her mind finally; she sent one last message to her husband.

"When you are suffering know that I have betrayed you." He looked in her direction. They locked eyes as he screamed out more rage. The screaming quieted as she ran to the Room of Requirement. Everybody was in the Great Hall, which left her a great amount of leeway to get out unnoticed. She ran into the room, now almost completely destroyed by a fire. She left and hoped that there was enough enchantment left to change into one last room. The room suddenly turned into something more familiar. Her fireplace. She ran to the mantle and grabbed a handful of the fine powder and calmly said "LeStrange Court." In a swirl of green she was home. She was safe with her brothers, her father and Nadia. "I missed you so much." She said tearfully as she embraced her father.

"As did I my angel." Rupert stated with tears escaping his eyes.