22. Condolences

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(this would be a filler chapter...)

"Bellatrix, I have news. About our sister."

"What is she pregnant again? I could care less, Cissy." I sighed knowing it was entirely true, as Narcissa shook her head slowly.

"No, Bella, she- she's dead." There was a moment of silence and disbelief as I met Bella's eyes.

We had spent so many nights talking about how different things would've been if Andromeda stayed with a Pureblood. It was clear to me that she still loved her sister because she stood there silent before Narcissa and me.

I sighed as I looked to her only for her to turn away but not before I saw her trying to hold back tears only to fail.

I sighed as I looked to her only for her to turn away but not before I saw her trying to hold back tears only to fail

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"I- I have to go pack. Cissy, I'll be back in a bit."

Narcissa nodded as she herself was crying over her sister but also her son who laid in the bed beside my chair. I soon stood giving her time with him as I made my way to Bella, who I found crying in my room as she held something close to her chest.

I walked over to her and pulled her into a hug, "I'm sorry, I know it's hard but I also know that you loved her."

She sobbed and shook her head, "I only wish I got to tell her. I only wish that she weren't so blinded by the muggle, that she would still be family."

She held out the object and showed me, it was a picture of what seemed to be Andromeda. The resemblance between the two was uncanny, except for the color of their hair.

"Family doesn't change just because you have been outcasted, she may no longer be considered family, but you still share blood

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"Family doesn't change just because you have been outcasted, she may no longer be considered family, but you still share blood. Family is blood and family is those that you call family, but blood will always be family, no matter what."

She nodded understanding as I handed her back the picture before placing a hand on her shoulder.

"You have to stay strong until this war is over. Because even if you deny it, I know she meant a lot to you. And from what you've told me, she cares about you too, the only problem was you pushing her away."

She sighed but nodded as she wiped her tears, sniffing through her nose.

"Thank you, Scarlett. For showing me how to love again."

I thought for a moment and then walked to my drawer as I opened the first cabinet, pulling out the tiny vial. Soon handing it to Bellatrix, "For when you need it. Use it wisely."

"Liquid Luck? Why are you being so kind to me?"

"Like you said, because now our fates are destined to one another. Besides, I'm not all that heartless."

I gave her a sly smirk and she laughed through her tears before sitting up straighter and turning to me once more, "Thank you."

I smiled and pulled her into a hug, "Always."

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