June 1, 1972
In Grimmauld Place, CYGNUS and DRUELLA are in the Tapestry Room, standing before the huge mural of the Black Family Tree.
DRUELLA: Bella! Get in here.
BELLATRIX enters, looking rather worn, and stands next to her parents.
BELLATRIX: Are you ready?
DRUELLA: Of course. I just never thought I would have to do this for my own children. I thought I raised you girls better.
BELLATRIX: You did, Mother. Andromeda was just a bad egg. She chose her own way, and now we cut her off.
DRUELLA raises her wand to the tapestry, but remains silent for a moment.
BELLATRIX: (impatiently) Do you want me to do it?
DRUELLA: No, no, I can do it. (She clears her throat) Incendio!
Immediately, ANDROMEDA'S picture on the tapestry burns itself off, and the fire extinguishes. DRUELLA, CYGNUS, and BELLATRIX stare at the newly burned mark for a few heavy moments before BELLATRIX brushes off the ash.
BELLATRIX: It's for the best, after all.
DRUELLA: Yes, I suppose so. Come, dear, we must be off.
CYGNUS and DRUELLA exit the room. BELLATRIX takes one final look at the tapestry before she darkens the room and shuts the door.
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