Upon arriving back at Grimauld Place, Bellatrix was still at Harry's heels, and never once left his sight. It was only when Harry sat down that Bellatrix began to show signs of anxiety. Still, Bellatrix sat quietly at Harry's feet. Once everyone had left to try and figure out why Bellatrix seemed so willing to serve him, Harry looked down at the woman in question.

"Bellatrix? Why do you want to serve me now?"

Bellatrix whined softly.

"I'm sorry master. I still can't answer your question. I think I know why, but I won't know for sure until the next time you go to Gringotts. Might I recommend taking an inheritance test master? You may be the Lord to more house then you think."

Harry reached down quietly, and ran his fingers through Bellatrix's hair. When he received a positive response from Bellatrix, he continued to do so. Smiling slightly as she sat up more from her kneeling position on the floor.

"Something tells me that you are enjoying this quite Bella. Is there anything you'd care to tell me?"

Bellatrix smiled up at him before speaking.

"You're a nice master. I like you. I just wish I had more company. I've been alone for a long time. I don't want to be alone anymore. Please? Don't go."

Harry lifted Bellatrix up easily and set her in his lap, wrapping his arms around her in a hug.

"I won't leave you Bella. And as for getting some company, I might be able to work something out so you can talk to one of your sisters. How does that sound?"

Bellatrix hugged Harry tightly around his waist, smiling brightly.

"I'd like that. It might give me a chance to start trying to put my life back together. Besides, if Andy hadn't left, I would've. I do want to check on her. Even if she does hate me right now."

Harry nodded kindly to the woman in his lap.

"I think I can arrange that with Tonks. Do you have an animagus form? It might help us sneak you out. I'd rather not have the ministry banging down the door because they saw you."

Bellatrix nodded silently against his chest.

"I do. I'm a black falcon. You could just tell muggels I'm your pet. And if any wizards ask, you can play me off as your familiar. I'd behave. I promise."

Harry nodded as he prepared to move downstairs.

"Come on Bella. Let's go get some dinner and talk to Tonks. I'll try to figure out when you can go visit Andromeda."

Bellatrix's eyes lit up happily as she followed Harry down the stairs into the kitchen. When she realized everyone was looking at her, she shied away. Cowering behind him.

Before any questions could be asked, Harry stepped forward.

"For right now everyone, please leave Bellatrix in peace. She is not a threat as we have all seen tonight, and has decided to serve me. So, I will let her. In all fairness, the only reason I came down was to speak to Tonks and get some dinner for me and Bella. If there are any questions you would like to ask, please send those questions through me first. Unless it is painfully obvious what you want to ask her."

Neville hand raised quietly.

"WHAT really happened the night my parents were crucioed to insanity?"

Bellatrix winced as if she'd been struck.

"I didn't do it. I had been ordered to go and kill you. I couldn't bring myself to do it. So, I hid you in a closet in your nursery, put up a few silencing wards, and buried you in blankets so nobody would see you. By the time I got downstairs, the job was done, and I told them you hadn't been in the house. I was beaten pretty badly for that."

Neville gasped and looked at the older woman for a moment.

"I'm sorry I brought it up Bellatrix. Are you okay?"

Bellatrix nodded quietly from her spot behind Harry.

"O-Okay."

Harry smiled at the shy woman who was cowering behind him.

"It's okay now Bella. Why don't you go upstairs. I'll be there shortly."

Bellatrix whined softly.

"But you said not to leave your sight?"

Harry smiled at her.

"I know. Head up to my room and try to get some sleep. Tonks, can I talk to you for a second."

Tonks looked up from her meal and followed Harry into a quiet corner.

"Wotcher Harry. What's up?"

Harry looked the older witch in the eye.

"I was wondering if there is a way for Bellatrix to visit Andromeda. As much as she's sure Andromeda hates her now, she does want a chance to talk to her."

Tonks looked at Harry for a moment.

"I'll see. But I can't make any promises. Give Bellatrix a hug for me. Bye!"