A/N Not only has this been the shortest chapter I've written so far, but it's not very good either. That's honestly not the best combination. I'm determined to write longer chapter, but it never seems to end up happening. I was too busy watching the Boy in the Striped Pajamas with David Thewlis (Who Plays Remus Lupin in Harry Potter). Okay well anyway, in this chapter the girls go home for Christmas vacation. Unfortunately though, Cygnus and Druella have heard the news of what happened with Bellatrix, Rodolphus, Rabastan, and Andromeda. I'll try to make longer chapters next. Not to mention shortening Author's Note. No one is going to read this anyway. I don't know, do YOU read Author's Notes? I don't. Anyways, PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!
Disclaimer: I don't see why I have to do this every time because it depresses me. I do not own Harry Potter! It belongs to JK Rowling, the Queen.
"Bye Rabastan! I'll owl you, okay?" Andromeda smiled. He waved back.
"Do you see mother or father anywhere?" Narcissa sighed, "If they're not here, Lucius is just over there," She pointed to a far corner of the station, "And I could just go-"
"Be quiet. They're coming towards us now." Bellatrix muttered frigidly. Andromeda inwardly flinched.
The said couple approaching did not look like the other parents greeting their children. Both had their head held high, eyes forward, and no emotion on either of their faces.
Cygnus Black's hands were behind his back as he scanned the crowd for people who were unworthy to be in his presence. His face was pulled into a smug expression.
Druella Black neé Rosier was much the same. Her hands were gripping her designer clutch bag, and face was as hard as stone. Bellatrix gulped. They didn't look pleased, and she could probably guess why.
"Children." Cygnus 'greeted' them by putting a firm hand on Narcissa's shoulder and nodding to the other two. Disappointment and pain flickered in all three of their eyes, but they immediately hid it. Black's don't show emotion. Ever.
Andromeda swore she saw a ghost of a genuine smile on her mother's lips, but it disappeared as quickly as it came. With her face hard as stoned she spoke, "We have something to talk about with you." Her eyes scanned Bellatrix and Andromeda for any emotion from her words. Inwardly though, their stomachs were filled to the brim with utter fear and trepidation. They gulped in unison.
"Let's go." Cygnus spoke harshly and turned without a response.
"I can't believe you thought Dumbledore would fall for such rubbish! He's an old muggle-loving fool, but he is a great wizard! Only a fool would deny it! Dumbledore has always had a soft spot for Andromeda, and you," Cygnus pointed to Andromeda, "Better be grateful because of it! Polyjuice Potion! What codswallop! The shame you have brought to our family's name! Sneaking to Hogsmeade through an entrance that has been lost for many years? Publicly drinking and practically having sex standing up!" He was in Bellatrix's face at this point, "And you brought your baby sister and the younger Lestrange boy to this event? Have you gone mad, Bellatrix?" Before she could open her mouth he spoke again, "You know what, don't even answer that. You are now roaming around with the name harlot branded on you for the rest of your life!" He finished.
"Cygnus, calm down, and let them explain." Druella proclaimed calmly.
"I will not calm down, thank you! I have enough explanation from Dumbledore!"
"How is it exactly shaming the family? All the pureblood families were there! They were doing the same exact thing!" Spoke Bellatrix for the first time since they had gotten home from King Cross Station. Which is unusual. She normally has an excuse for everything, and doesn't take anything from anybody. Her elders or not, that didn't matter.
"Do not speak! Only you two shame families!" His eyes glared hard into her.
The table was silent. Even Bellatrix, but, from the way she twisted in her seat, Andromeda knew she was itching to speak. Nevertheless her lips remained sealed and she continued to glare into her roast meat.
"Evan was there too." Andromeda spoke trying to rid of the cold tension in the room.
"Was he now?" asked Cygnus irritably, "Put it to a Rosier to disgrace family names." Druella eyes widened and flashed with fury.
"Repeat that for me, Cygnus, would you?" She spoke so frigidly, all three cringed outwardly, while Bellatrix's arms were now covered in Goosebumps.
Cygnus's eyes widened, "Children. Go upstairs. No exceptions." He spoke in a tone that said 'No exceptions, we're about to fight'.
As the two silent girls walked up the large stairs of the Manor, Andromeda whispered, "I still don't understand how we're shaming the family, do you?" She shook her head solemnly.
"I think Mother and Father have gone off their rocker. They belong in the psychiatric ward in St. Mungo's." She chuckled, "You're right though. It doesn't make sense. Maybe something's up."
"You don't seem yourself today, Bella. Are you okay?" Asked Andromeda genuinely concerned.
Bellatrix shrugged carelessly, "I'm fine. Now, let's go ruin Cissy's dolls!"
As they ran the rest of the way upstairs, you could hear the sound of two parents arguing loud enough to wake the dead.
A/N Thanks for reading this absolutely awful chapter! By the way, who caught Hagrid's codswallop in here? I'm kind of proud of myself for uploading chapters so fast. I don't normally do this. Don't get used to it please! I update often, but the chapters are outrageously short. You know this chapter was barely even one thousand words? That's the first time that has ever happened! What is really sad is most of it comes from the Author's Notes and this…PLEASE REVIEW!