A/N... Sorry. I knew this updating quick streak wouldn't last long. I've been too busy with Pottermore(Add me: GlowQuill919, I'm a Slytherin and my wand is 12 3/4, Core is Phoenix feather, Flexibility is Brittle, and my wood is Ash.) and Finals are coming up soon. Once school and my eighth grade graduation are over, I should start updating every two days. I'll probably be done with this story before summer ends. So, my birthday is May Fifteenth! I WANT GIFTS! Or you could just review, that'd make my day. Ignore any spelling or grammar mistakes in this chapter. I still don't have Microsoft Office. Stupid viruses... Tell me if you find any mistakes! Sorry for the wait and the long Author's Note again, you may proceed... NOW!

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"She's been distant as of late. She's changed." Said Bellatrix gloomily, "For the past six months, she wants nothing to do with any of us. I know that our relationship is crumbling, and Merlin knows, I can't do anything to fix it! She won't give me a chance!" Bellatrix slammed her glass on the table a little too roughly and Druella winced.

"Don't be so rough, Dear. Are you done with this?" Druella asked, taking her glass from the table without waiting for a reply.

"You know something, don't you?" Bellatrix spoke threateningly, glaring daggers at Druella's back.

"First of all, Do not speak to me in such a manner. I am still your mother, whether you live under my roof or not. Second of all, I do, and you are not to know anything about it. You mustn't." Druella scolded.

"I don't see why I can't. I just would like to know why she's been distant!"

"It's probably the wedding." Cygnus mumbled, strolling through the entryway, "Everything is a little hectic at the moment, Bella. You must understand."

"Something is still not right with either of you! I know you know something, and yet you refuse to tell me! I'm offended! I'm her older sister, and I deserve to know what's wrong!" Bellatrix shouted.

"Lower your voice!" Cygnus' eyes were ablaze, "She is right up stairs, she could hear you."

"Not as if she would come down anyway." Bella muttered.

"Now, it is under strict order that you not know. You'll understand in time. Your sister is under a lot of pressure from the Dark Lord." Cygnus spoke almost painfully.

"The Dark Lord?" Bellatrix furrowed her brow in confusion, "Does this have anything to do with her mission? What was it?"

"You're not allowed to know. You're acting as if you're a child, Bella. Quit it." Druella spoke for the first time in the past few minutes.

"I am not!" She shrieked shrilly.

"Quiet!" They whispered in unison.

"Even Cissy agrees with me that she's changed. She doesn't have to talk to me, but when you ignore Cissy... She's the baby and everyone's little pet. It's impossible not to adore her."

"I wish we could tell you. I think it'd be easier on your sister as well. Who knows, it may work even better if we told you. Honestly, this situation isn't fair for anyone." Druella spoke not making eye contact with any person in the room.

"What's going on?"

Everyone turned his or her head to face the person who spoke from the entryway Cygnus had entered through only a few minutes before. Expecting to see Narcissa, the family was somewhat shocked to see Andromeda standing, gazing blankly at them.

"We're discussing." Cygnus sighed. Andromeda seemed confused by this statement.

"Discussing what?" She furrowed her brows and pulled a chair to the opposite side of the table.

"Your sister's attitude." Druella spoke sourly, eyes burning into Bellatrix.

Bellatrix didn't even notice her mother's glare, she was too busy memorizing her sister's every feature. Her skin was a slight tinge of gray, she had dark heavy bags under her eyes, looking as if she hadn't slept well in months. Cygnus had seemed to notice, swallowed, and asked if she was okay.

Andromeda had responded with a meek, "Fine", and Druella had frowned.

"How are things coming along?" Druella asked Andy kindly, worry lines showing clearly in her face.

She nodded and mumbled something along the lines of "Jiffy". Bellatrix snarled, and Andromeda glanced up, raising both brows.

Bellatrix cleared her throat, "Sorry." She mumbled. Andromeda seemed frightened for a moment then looked down as their house elf, Skedaddle, who her father had named, set a plate of food before her. Skedaddle let out a high pitched squeal, jumped back a bit, and bowed so low that his pointy nose touched the ground. Cygnus blinked and cleared his throat.

"Well... Eat up everyone." Said Cygnus, still a little confused.

"Andy, I'm coming in." Bellatrix sighed before Alohomora-ing Andromeda's bedroom door.

"Okay." Andromeda muttered from her bed, twirling her engagement ring on her left finger. She swallowed.

"Hey," Bellatrix smiled, "I'm going to head out in a few minutes. I wanted to say goodbye." She said as she sat
next to Andromeda on the bed.

"Bye." Andromeda sighed. Bellatrix tilted her.

"'Dromeda, what's wrong?"

Andromeda shook her head. "It's nothing, don't worry about it."

Bellatrix narrowed her eyes. "You can tell me anything. You know that."

"Of course I do. It's just-" She trailed off as tears threatened to leak from her eyes. "Bella, I-" Her body began to wrack with sobs as Bellatrix slipped her arms around her waist, bringing her to her chest. She stroked her hair softly and laid her head against Andy's.

After Andromeda's sobs began to die down, she pulled back from Bellatrix. She wiped her eyes with the heel of her palm. Andy sniffed her nose and looked back at Bella.

"Mummy and Father were hinting that it had something to do with the Dark Lord. Is that true?" She whispered.

Andromeda just nodded, not quite able to speak yet.

Bellatrix smiled, "Figured. Make us proud, 'Dromeda, would you?"

Andromeda nodded silently.

"Bella," She spoke softly,"It could change everything. I'm scared."

"I'm sure you are. Keep your head held high, and don't back down. You're a Black, act like it."

"Don't hate me, Bella."

"You know I never could."

A/N Who else loved everyone eating without Narcissa? Anyone else recognize that? I saw it, but I was too lazy to do anything about it. We can say she's sick in bed or something and had to eat in her room. :p Anyways, I'm SOOO sorry for the wait. I'll try to put it up quicker. I tried to make this a longer one because I haven't updated in forever, but that kinda failed, didn't it? Sorrrrrrrrryyyyyy! Remember, my birthday is May Fifteenth! I expect virtual gifts from everyone!... Just kidding... Not really. :) REVIEW!