Hydrus awoke from his nap with a yawn. He looked at his mother who was still sleeping heavily. The boy smiled and cuddled up to her, trying to get even closer to her, enjoying the warmth she gave off. "Are you awake?" he whispered. When Bellatrix didn't respond he laid in silence for a moment. "I didn't think I'd ever meet my parents or have magic powers. When Roddy told me that you were still alive, I was really worried. I thought you wouldn't want anything to do with me once you found out I lived with muggles. Or if I wasn't good at magic, you wouldn't want me anymore. I guess I'm just really scared is all." Hydrus shook his head, as if trying to chase the negative thoughts away. "I love you mummy. I promise to get really good at magic and do whatever else you want to, that way you'll always want to keep me-" His monologue was cut short unexpectedly.
Bellatrix kissed him deeply and fervently, catching the young boy by surprise. "Were you awake the whole-" He was cut off again as his mother captured his lips in another kiss. "Hydrus Cepheus Gaunt you look at me right now." Her voice was low and serious. Hydrus looked into her eyes, a stern expression on her normally beautiful face. "I told you that we've been married since the day you were born. I love you Hydrus. I have always loved you and I always will. It doesn't matter to me if you're any good at magic, or smart, or strong or anything else. None of that matters to me. What matters to me is knowing that you are safe and happy and with me. We're soulmates Hydrus and we're going to be together forever. So don't ever, ever, worry about me not loving and wanting you. You're mine, you belong to me, and you are irreplaceable. Do you understand me?"
"Do- do you really mean it? You'll want me forever?" His voice was shaky as he tried to hold back tears. Bellatrix's face softened as she smiled at him. She placed a kiss on his forehead and whispered. "Always, my love." The two were silent after that, content to bask in each other's warmth and magic. Hydrus let out a content sigh, his fears and worries abated for the moment. "I guess we should get up." Bellatrix looked at him quizzically. "Why would we do that, when we could just stay in bed together? Besides, I haven't finished milking your balls yet." Hydrus blushed. "Pervert. Also, that's probably not a good idea. What if you get pregnant?" Bellatrix shrugged like the very real possibility of getting impregnated by her own son wasn't that big a deal.
"So what? It's not like we'll have to take care of any babies, that's what your concubines are for. But I can tell you're probably not gonna let this go so I promise to use contraception, just for you." She kissed Hydrus again, unable to help herself. Hydrus just frowned, however. "What are concubines and why do I have them?" Bellatrix just giggled before she stole another kiss. "They're your whores, my love. Well, the ones I can stand being around and have decent magic power, anyways. As for why you have them, it's because you already have a lot of magic and I don't want you getting backed up, it can cause weird side effects when too much magic resides in a powerful wizard's body you know. Also, the thought of you raping and impregnating your stupid sluts really, really, turns me on." Bellatrix smiled at the thought of watching her son sink into depravity, to become more like her and his father. She would make sure to rid Hydrus of his foolish muggle sensibilities so he could be the proper Prince Of Darkness he was always meant to be.
"But rape is evil. I can't imagine doing something like that to another person." Hydrus argued, a deep contemplative look on his face. Bellatrix only smiled and stole another kiss before unexpectedly blasting Hydrus with the full force of her vampiric aura. She watched as he gasped, and his eyes quickly became clouded with desire. "You and I are better than other people, Hydrus. We're the most apex predators in the whole world. So what if something is considered evil, we're the strongest which means we can have, and do whatever the fuck we want." She purred, whispering into his ear and grinding herself against him. "Anything?" Hydrus asked, his facial expression wild. Being exposed to Bellatrix's overwhelming power triggered his madness. With his madness activated, his common sense and morality left him, and he eagerly began kissing his mother and played with her bountiful chest. Bellatrix nuzzled him close, radiating both power and smugness as she answered him. "Anything, my love."
Already being inside of her, Hydrus began to move his hips, enjoying the sensation and the sounds of pleasure he elicited from his mother. "My Hydrus. You love mummy so much, you're such a good boy." She praised and hugged him possessively. Just as she was getting ready to go wild and fully enjoy sexy time with her son, Bellatrix felt a strange mental buzz.
Someone was at the ward line. She was torn, did she go investigate or did she stay here and allow herself to be fucked stupid? Ultimately her protective instincts won, she needed to make sure whoever it was wasn't a threat to her Hydrus. Once she confirmed that, maybe she could convince whoever it was to cross the ward line and get a proper dinner for her love. All she had right now was old blood from the many care packages Narcissa and Andromeda sent her. She wasn't foolish though; Bellatrix knew that the blood had to have come from mudbloods and thus was little better than junk food. Bellatrix sighed and slowly disengaged from Hydrus. "Someone's at the ward line, I need to go check it out. I'll be right back, my Hydrus, I promise." Hydrus, who was currently having an episode of madness didn't exactly take Bellatrix leaving him well. "You're mine!" He declared possessively. It was a statement of the obvious, but it made Bellatrix's heart flutter, nonetheless. "I'll go and scare these fuckers off, I'm gonna make sure no one can take you from me!" Hydrus said, his mouth getting reckless due to the madness. He jumped to his feet, his fangs extended, and his hands became claw-like as he looked for his wand.
"Somnus!" The sleeping spell hit Hydrus full force and he collapsed back onto the bed, already deep asleep. Bellatrix cupped his face and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead as she tucked him in. Twirling Hydrus's wand in between her fingers, she magicked her clothes back on and disapparated.
Bellatrix appeared at the ward line with a scowl on her face and in a horrible mood. She would need plenty of quality time with her Hydrus to make up for this interruption. Her mood only worsened when she saw who was waiting for her.
"Bellatrix. It's nice to see you back to your old self again." The voice had come from Orchid Parkinson, Edmond Parkinson's widow. Orchid was average height, had big murky green eyes, and short brunette hair in a bob cut. Her face, while naturally beautiful due to her being a witch, was cruel looking. She wasn't alone though, both Narcissa and Andromeda were there, along with about half a dozen other people she didn't recognize. Bellatrix didn't bother acknowledging her sisters, even on her best days Bellatrix treated the both of them like toys. Favored toys certainly, but toys, nonetheless. Their thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams meant nothing to her. She didn't love or care about them in the slightest. The only person Bellatrix loved, would ever love, was Hydrus. Her full attention was reserved for Orchid, the most conniving, disrespectful, slut she had ever met. "What are you doing here Orchid?" Bellatrix asked, her voice calm and even.
"I'm here to make you an offer, Trixie." she said while looking at her perfectly manicured nails, as if already bored of the conversation. "Which would be?" Bellatrix asked, frustration bleeding into her voice a bit.
"You get fresh blood, and in return you'll give me Hydrus." The effect was instantaneous. Bellatrix snarled, exposing her sharpened fangs. "Watch your fucking mouth! A low-class weakling like you doesn't have the right to say his name!" Orchid wasn't intimidated in the slightest, however. She actually had the nerve to walk right up to the barrier and yawn, completely unconcerned. Orchid didn't even flinch as Bellatrix's fist came within inches of her face, the only thing stopping it being the ward. "Tsk tsk Trixie. I don't know why you're so upset, it's a good deal. You get fresh food for the first time in a decade, and I get to fuck your son. Everybody wins. You might turn back into a mindless monster and accidentally kill yourself in your madness, but don't worry, I'll make sure Hydrus gets the proper support to work through his grief." Orchid said, emphasizing the word support with a slow lick of her lips, indicating exactly how she planned on supporting the young boy.
Bellatrix took several deep breaths, fighting off the wave of madness that threatened to consume her. When she spoke next it was with the same deceptive calm voice. "Your disrespect will be your undoing Orchid. When I get out of here, I will take everything from you. Count your fucking days, bitch."
Orchid merely yawned again. "Whatever you say Trixie. Just know that while you're coming after me, I'll be going after your son and showing him what a real woman can do. Can you imagine that, me, married to your son and ruling over all of wizardkind as his queen." Bellatrix was silent for just a moment. Suddenly her hand shot forward, quick as the wind, drawing Hydrus's wand in the process. "Accio!" She summoned forth her sisters and the six strangers through the ward. But not Orchid. Orchid didn't even move a single centimeter.
"You're so predictable Trixie, it's one of your biggest flaws really. I charmed all my clothes with the anti-summoning charm before I even got here." Orchid shook her head. "Enjoy your time with Hydrus while you can, after all you never know when someone might just snatch him away." Her taunting done, she turned on her heel, vanishing with a slight pop. Bellatrix seethed, gritting her teeth. She turned to her sisters with a glare on her face. "You two! Fix up the shed, I guess that's where the fresh food will go from now on. After that I want you to freshen up, my Hydrus is in need of relief. Anytime you are not servicing him you are to be in the library researching a way out of here." She ordered her sisters around like it hadn't been a decade since she'd seen them. Grabbing two of the strangers, a man and a woman, by the neck she disapparated back to the house.
"Carpe retractum" A rope of light bound the two together tightly. Once she was sure the two weren't going anywhere Bellatrix made her way back upstairs. Opening the door to the master bedroom she found Hydrus still asleep, just as she left him. Upon seeing her son her terrible mood lightened considerably. "Hydrus, wake up my love." She shook him awake gently. Hydrus gave a big stretch and yawned. "Mum? What happened?" Hydrus still had a sleepy expression and with his bed hair he looked particularly adorable. Bellatrix couldn't help the giggle that escaped her, she pulled her son into a tight hug, nuzzling his cheek. The sound of his ticklish laughter was like scripture to her ears. She waited a moment for him to calm down before she answered. "We had some unexpected guests, nothing to worry about. Let's take a bath and then we'll head downstairs for dinner ok."
"Sure." Hydrus smiled at her. Feeling rather mischievous he quickly pecked her on the lips hoping to take her by surprise. His plan worked a little too well, however. Bellatrix's eyes widened in surprise. She had been the one to initiate almost all of their physical contact thus far, so for Hydrus to come to her first filled her with joy. She scooped him up and cradled him to her chest. "Hey! Put me down! I'm not a baby you know." He squirmed as he protested but Hydrus's resistance was proven futile as Bellatrix captured his lips in a kiss. Bellatrix continued to make out with her son as she maneuvered to the attached bathroom.
"I need you, Hydrus, right now." Bellatrix sat Hydrus down on the closed toilet, spread his legs, and positioned herself onto his lap. The boy wrapped his arms around her as Bellatrix lowered herself onto him. Hydrus hissed in pleasure and began to thrust up into her.
Bellatrix's smile was demented as she enjoyed the fruits of Hydrus's labor. She inundated him with sloppy kisses. "Good boy Hydrus! Just like that!" The praise was too much for the boy to handle. "Fuck! Mummy I'm-" He finished inside of her, just as Bellatrix reached her own orgasm. Bellatrix let out a satisfied mewl and held her son close to her chest. After a moment she waved his wand and the massive, pool-sized bathtub began to fill up with warm water and foamy bubbles. She picked Hydrus up again, ignoring his weak protest, and got in the water.
Bellatrix scooped up some bubbles and began washing his hair. She couldn't help but smile as he grumbled. "I can wash my own hair, you know." Despite his embarrassment Hydrus made no move to stop her, content to bask in her touch.
After their bath Bellatrix and Hydrus made their way downstairs to the kitchen. Hydrus looked at the tied-up people, then looked to his mother. "Um? Why are there people tied up in our kitchen?" Bellatrix just ran her fingers through his hair. "Focus, my love, use your senses." Hydrus took a deep breath and focused on his magic, just like he had done at Lestrange Lodge. As he looked at the tied up people, he saw the delicious looking golden light that flowed throughout their bodies. His fangs extended and his hands became claws, as Hydrus stared, feeling a deep pit of hunger form within him. Bellatrix moved and grabbed the man roughly by the hair and yanked his head to the side, exposing his neck.
"My poor baby, you must be so hungry. Bite down right here." Bellatrix said, making a small circle around the artery. Hydrus crossed the kitchen with wide strides, quickly closing the distance. He opened his mouth prepared to bite down, but he hesitated. Consuming the hearts of mudbloods was one thing, they were animals, food. But these people had magic flowing through their bodies, just as he did, just as his mother did. Could he really do this, could he really eat the magic of another person? His eyes sought out his mother's almost instinctively. Bellatrix's eyes were full of love and support. She nodded encouragingly, and with her support Hydrus found the answer he was looking for. He bit down on the man's neck, his fangs easily piercing the skin.
His eyes widened as he got his first real taste of magic blood. It was pure ambrosia. It was the sweetest, richest, most savory nectar. Hydrus drank greedily but carefully, not wanting to waste even a single drop. While he drank, his victim withered away, dying due to the massive amount of blood loss. When Hydrus could not drain anymore blood from the man, he thrust his clawed hand into his chest and ripped out his heart, devouring it. Finished with his meal, Hydrus swayed in a blissful drunken state, his stomach full, and his magic at an all-time peak.
Bellatrix watched critically as Hydrus fed on his first wizard. While he may have been distracted, she was not. She saw the lights of ambient magic gravitate and orbit around him. Bellatrix knew Hydrus was special, but to see the proof before her eyes was something she hadn't anticipated. She thought about the Great Prophecy, more specifically a certain line.
Nature's power bends to The Prince Of Darkness
It would seem that the more blood her love consumed, the stronger his connection to ambient magic, the naturally occurring power of the world, became. Bellatrix watched Hydrus slowly come down from his feeding rush and saw the slightly horrified look in his eyes as he realized the full ramifications of what he had just done. That wouldn't do at all. Before the guilt could set in properly, she rushed to embrace him and peppered his face with kisses, praising and reassuring him all the while. "Well done, Hydrus! Your first proper feeding, oh I'm so proud of you1" She felt her son go still in her arms. He looked at her with a nervous expression on his face, and when he spoke his voice was small and uncertain. "You mean it? Really?"
Bellatrix smiled down at him and let just a bit of her aura loose, radiating her feelings. "Of course, I mean it my love. I'm grateful to have someone like you be my son, and my lover." She may have been laying it on a bit thick, but it was how she truly felt, and her aura let Hydrus know that. Bellatrix felt her son wrap his tiny arms around her as he hugged her as tight as he could, shaking ever so slightly. She held him just as tight, not pressuring him to say anything. After a while he disengaged and made a not so sneaky swipe at his eyes.
"We should finish dinner, yeah?" His voice was stable and strong, showing no hint of the vulnerability he had felt. Bellatrix cupped his cheek, her expression full of fondness. "If you're still hungry you can have the other one, don't worry about me I've got plenty of old blood stored away." Hydrus pouted at her as she spoke. "Please mum, it'd make me feel better if we had dinner together.
Bellatrix sighed in mock exasperation. "Oh, all right. I can never tell you no." Extending her fangs she bit down into the neck of the woman and quickly drained her dry, enjoying the boost of power, and the filling taste. "There, happy?" Hydrus shook his head at her. "You didn't eat the heart. It's the best part." Bellatrix looked at him curiously. She had experimented with cannibalism even before she became a Supreme Vampire during her days as a death eater. She decided it wasn't for her, but if Hydrus was telling her it was the best part of feeding there was no harm in trying. Bellatrix reared her hand back and with a slight twitch her fingers became claw-like. In a single motion she pierced the dead woman's chest and tore her heart out. Taking a decent bite, she was pleasantly surprised. Hydrus had been right; the heart was the best part. It was sweet and juicy like a fruit. But more importantly than that, it was full of magic. She licked her fingers clean, then feeling the need for some pay back Bellatrix quickly grabbed Hydrus's hand and licked his fingers clean as well.
"Hey! No fair!" He said, only slightly indignant. Bellatrix gave him a smug smile. "That was for your little pouting stunt earlier, now you know you won't always get away with every-" She was cut short as Hydrus firmly grabbed her firm, shapely ass cheeks. "You're playing a very dangerous game, young man." Bellatrix's voice was serious as she looked down at him. Her eye twitched when she saw that her son had her same smug smile from earlier. "Even if I lose, I win so it can't be that dangerous."
They stared at each other for a moment, Hydrus still smug, and Bellatrix still feigning seriousness. He tilted his head up, almost expectantly, and Bellatrix captured his lips in a kiss, forcing her tongue inside his mouth. They continued to make out heavily until they were forced to separate, needing air. "I love you mummy." Hydrus said softly. Bellatrix seemed to glow with happiness. "I love you too, my Hydrus. Come, it's getting late, we should get to bed."
"Tomorrow, can you start teaching me magic?" Hydrus asked. Bellatrix gave a small frown in response. "We'll see. I don't have a wand so it would make teaching a bit difficult, but I'm sure we can work around that." The boy's eyes lit up as he remembered something. "I have an extra. Wait here, I'll go get it." He dashed off in excitement. Bellatrix smiled and shook her head as she watched him go. Turning back to the corpses, she transfigured them into bones and vanished the remains.
Bellatrix was almost equally excited about teaching her son. She wondered what to start on first. It would have to be wanded magic, she concluded. Being a vacation home, Black Retreat was ill equipped to be a fully suitable learning environment. The place didn't have any greenhouses for herbology, or a lab for potions, it didn't even have an exercise studio. It did have a library, but those books would probably be too advanced for the time being. Bellatrix huffed in frustration. She absolutely hated the fact that Hydrus did not have the best of everything. It made her feel like she had failed as a mother. She really needed to figure out a way to escape from these wards, for Hydrus's sake.
"Found it! Here, take a look at this." Hydrus presented the old wand he had found in the Lestrange vault to his mother. Bellatrix looked at the wand in amazement. "This is my wand. I thought it was lost. Hydrus where'd you get this?" She took her wand and gripped it tightly. The wand felt familiar, like they had never been apart.
"I found it in the Lestrange vault when Roddy took me shopping. He must have come across it at some point and put it there, knowing I'd take it."
Bellatrix turned her nose up ever so slightly at the mention of Rodolphus. She had never really liked the man, which didn't mean much since Bellatrix didn't like anyone. Except Hydrus. Still the depth of the prophet's meddling was starting to become apparent to her, and she wasn't sure how deep his influence ran in regard to her son. She could ignore it though, because right now she had Hydrus. Bellatrix was free to influence and teach him however she wished, and she was going to do her damndest to make Hydrus completely obsessed with her. The same way she was obsessed with him. She would gently guide him down the path of the dark arts, one step at a time.
"Good boy Hydrus. We'll begin bright and early tomorrow, so let's get to bed. I need my next dose of Essence of Hydrus." She picked him up and carried him back upstairs. "You're such a pervert mum." Bellatrix kissed his jaw and neck, enjoying his reactions.
"Only for you, my love. Only for you."