Sadly I own nothing, all rights go to our Queen JKR.
2nd October 1984
Bellatrix watched Hermione quickly walk up the stairs, scowling she turned to Narcissa.
"Explain." She growled.
Narcissa expertly raised a hand at her older sister. She was used to her outburst but is does not mean she will accept them.
"Hermione was choosing a book as Draco and I were collecting school supplies. She had a run in with a Weasley boy, more than likely the youngest, he insulted her."
"Insulted her how?"
"He, he called her Death Eater Scum."
Magic seem to automatically crackle from Bellatrix as she clenched her fists and frowned.
"But his brother made him apologise and gave a formal Wizard apology." Draco interrupted quickly hoping to calm her down.
Weirdly it did work. Bellatrix took a deep breath and apparated away. She needed to get away, to breath. She was extremely mad that a boy of that age could identify Hermione and her heritage without asking her name. Casting a 'Disillusionment Charm' and walked towards the wonky shaped house on the hill. Straight away she noticed Ginny playing with two big boys next to a large tree, quite possibly the eldest, she stood and watched them for a while. Ginny was sitting in a tyre that was tied to the tree with rather thick rope. They were close to the house but not too close that if their Mother was to come out she could help if the young one was in danger. Taking off the charm, she stepped closer to the trio playing.
"BELLA!" The little red head girl ran down the hill to her.
Bellatrix lifted her up and spun her around, her pigtails swaying as she did. As she placed Ginny down she faces two wand ends.
"Who are you." One asked.
"Is that any way to treat my friend." Ginny put her hands on her hips and stomped her foot.
Both of her brothers slowly lowered their wands whilst watching the black haired woman.
"Good. Now then, this is Charles and William Weasley. Boys, this is Bellatrix Black. My friend."
"Ginny..." Charlie questioned. "How have you, I mean, how do you know Miss Black?"
"I have known Bella for a few months now Charlie, She took me to Hermione's Birthday party one time with Luna."
"How is Miss Riddle?" Bill asked.
"She is rather sad, I was hoping Ginny would like to come play?"
"You can't just keep stealing her!" Charlie was serious but could not help keep the laughter in. Surprisingly, he knew she would.
"Charlie." Bill nudged him. "Would you please tell her that I do hope she enjoys her book and I made Ronikins clean the gnomes out." Bill bowed slightly to her.
"Thank you, Lord Weasley." Bellatrix bowed back. She knew that the Weasley family did not follow the traditions of pureblood's, however, she liked these boys and with a little push could be convinced to be.
"You two may accompany her if you wish?"
"Would you mind? We are well aware who you are Madam Black, although she is our sister and we are told to not let her out of our side."
"That is fine, do you apparate?"
Bill nodded as he grabbed his siblings hands.
"Good, here is where you are to apparate to. I will meet you there." Bella smiled to the trio before leaving.
Bella arrived at a house on the hill near the Weasley house. As she walked to the door she heard Xenophilius shout at Luna. She frowned, he clearly was struggling to be a lone parent. Walking in the house she spotted Luna sat at the table.
"What are you doing here again?" He turned to ask her.
Bellatrix smiled and followed the path she had taken to see who had walked in. He was working with the Quibbler.
"Are you busy?"
"Extremely."
"I will take Luna until tomorrow and we will work out a schedule where she stays with me." Bellatrix did not give him chance to reply as she took Luna and apparated to Riddle Manor where Ginny, Bill and Charlie were all waiting outside.
"Come inside," Bellatrix spoke, as she went to open the door, Bill already had hold of the handle and opened it allowing the ladies in first.
"Such a Gentleman, If I like boys, I would marry you now." Bella winked at him. "Hermione, Draco, we have guests." She called up the stairs.
Ginny and Luna ran up to the stairs, they met Hermione and Draco at the top, cuddles and excited squeals were exchanged.
"Would you two boys like to come and have a cup of tea whilst they play for a little while?" Bellatrix asked as she motioned for the boys to follow her into the parlour where she knew Narcissa was.
As they walked in her sister stifled a laugh. "Bella dear, you can not keep bringing these children from their families."
"I know, that is what I said!" Charlie spoke up.
Bill yet again nudged him. It was clear to the Black sisters who had listened in their lessons with their grandparents.
"My apologies yet again, my brother forgets himself sometimes in a company such as you fine Madams. Allow me to introduce myself formally Lady Malfoy. I am Bill Weasley, eldest of the Weasley children. This here is my ignorant, charming although rather handy with his and brother Charlie Weasley." Bill bowed and Charlie followed.
"None of that now boys, Tea?" Narcissa asked as she poured the hot liquid into four cups.
The four talked for hours, Bill informing them he wanted to be a curse breaker for Gringotts; Narcissa added she could help him gain access to a weekend apprenticeship if he was serious. Bill naturally seemed over excited at such thought. Charlie laughed at his enthusiasm. Narcissa sized the second eldest brother, clearly the more laid-back of the two, possibly the whole family, he seemed protective of what was his; Ginny. He mentioned he wanted to work with Dragons. Bellatrix smiled and sat next to him and informed him she owned a Dragon that was in Gringotts. Before he could argue it was inhumane, she filled him in that the Dragon was blind and he was sentenced to Death as he was deemed no longer useful, so Bellatrix freed him and keeps him in Gringotts for his own protection, his hearing is slightly impaired so if he was to be attacked he may not survive.
After tea, with promises that Ginny could visit soon, Bill apparated them home.
"We have Luna staying the evening, Xenophilius is really struggling, I offered to help him out looking after her."
"She knew naturally, her seer ability is beyond a talent for a child her age."
"Well dear sister, before you head back home, which other room shall we tackle for our Dark Lord?" Bellatrix spoke leaving the room.
