SERPENT QUEEN°•Lucerys Velaryon•°

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The castle of Slytherin, their home...

Renowned as the most exquisite fortress in the kingdom. During the construction of his residence, Severus Slytherin aimed to embody their essence.

Enchanting... Serpentine...

Severus Slytherins comprehends the castle's mechanisms, for a room never remains in its original position. Another chamber simply vanishes, and as a Slytherin, the magic coursing through their veins instinctively guides them to their destination. Thus, if a foe endeavors to locate a noble for assassination, they shall forever remain elusive.

An intruder will be sent Into a room full of poisoned snakes, being eaten alive by this creature that is worshipped by the Slytherins and their people.

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Bellatrix's affection for her abode is undeniable; she finds solace and assurance in the knowledge that her ancestors have safeguarded it. With great curiosity, she embarks on a journey to unravel the rich history concealed within the walls of her castle. The serpents, in particular, hold a special place in her heart as they engage in a unique form of dialogue with her. However, her parents discovered her engaging in these captivating exchanges with the creatures while she was recounting her tales to them.

"I was reading the spell book and I think my father did an amazing job with these spells. Very needed ones...I think I can make more." She explained. Feeding these creatures dead rabbits.

Her father entered his daughter's chambers, intending to invite her to join him for dinner. However, he unexpectedly overheard her engage in conversation with another person. Intrigued, he couldn't help but inquire, "To whom are you speaking, my dear Viper?"

Bellatrix turns to her father with a smile on her face," The snakes, I was telling them about....."

From their Salazars mind when blank. His daughter is speaking with snakes, his daughter can communicate with these creatures.

"So it is true...

From there she was going to be crowned Queen, she was THE Slytherin heir....but Bellatrix was only 9. Her father wasn't going to crown her so young, she still had a lot to learn and was too young to hold the responsibility of Queen.

Her mother was happy for her daughter, but terrified. She didn't want her daughter to have so much pressure being put on her shoulders. Just because she inherited her ancestor's tongue.

From then on she was put to work.

Bellatrix honestly loved it, she did her part as heir. She worked hard to learn her ancestor's history, she learned how to rule a whole kingdom. Every single travel event her father went she demanded to come along, she needed to know their Allies, and she needed to know who she could trust and who she couldn't. She needed to know as much as possible.

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"Father, I can't wait for our next adventure! Sitting around here is making me restless," Bellatrix exclaimed.

The cozy family room was filled with warmth as Bellatrix and her parents enjoyed their precious moments together. Salazar, engrossed in his book, looked up to meet his daughter's eager gaze.

"You know, I received a raven from King's Landing," he began, "Viserys Targaryen has extended an invitation for us to visit their castle. I'm not quite sure why, but I accepted on our behalf. Looks like we're in for a trip."

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Andromeda glanced at her husband with a puzzled expression. "You responded? That's surprising... you usually ignore their requests."

"Well, his requests were absurd. Once, he even dared to ask me, the King, to join their council. Can you believe that?"

"That could have been beneficial though. We could have gained valuable information," Bellatrix remarked.

Salazar's look towards his daughter made him feel foolish.

"Don't give me that look......."

Andromeda chuckled, "So when are we going?" She asked her husband, who's currently trying to get his daughter to apologize to him.

"In five days so prepare yourselves"

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"What's the plan? Shall we embark on a ship or take to the skies?"

"Flying," both women replied simultaneously.

Salazar turned his gaze towards the two most significant women in his life, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "By ship, you say? Ah, that sounds splendid."

"Why, Father? It could take us days! Why not opt for the quicker option?" Bellatrix groaned out, not wanting to spend days on a ship.

"Because, my dear, it's a matter of respect. We shouldn't rely on magic for our initial encounter. We wouldn't want to frighten them away... at least not just yet."

Bellatrix just shook her head, "Since when did Father want us to show respect towards the Targaryens?" She whispered to her mother.

"I have no idea dear, I'm quite frightened by it."

Both of the Slytherin women nodded, agreeing on how strange the man was acting.

"Hey! Why the whispering?"

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"BELLATRIX ASTORIA SLYTHERIN"

"Oh no," Bellatrix groaned, closing the book she had been reading. "Yes, my dear father, is there something you require?" She smiled politely.

Salazar approached his only daughter with a stern expression on his face. "Tell me why there are three large snakes on our ship."

Bellatrix maintained her smile, pretending not to understand her father's question. "What do you mean, father? Why wouldn't there be snakes on this ship? We are Slytherins, after all." Salazar simply stared at his daughter, his expression blank.

"Yes, I am aware of that. But please explain why you brought your... YOUR... snakes? Did I not mention how we are trying to make a favorable impression?"

"...Father, what is all this talk about making a good impression? We are Slytherins; we need to assert our dominance, not worry about making a good impression. Whatever Viserys needs, it must be important for you to be behaving this way," Bellatrix spoke seriously.

She wasn't sure what exactly Viserys required, but it had to be significant, especially considering her father's unusual behavior.

"My precious babies are here to demonstrate who the true heir of Slytherin is and what we are capable of. Just because they have dragons does not mean they are superior to us."

Salazar sighed, "You are right, Bells. I should not forget who we are." Salazar couldn't explain his recent behavior, but he was grateful that his beloved daughter had reminded him of their family's strength.

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