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Post by Bellatrix Black on Sept 29, 2008 19:06:03 GMT -5
The sky was still dark when Bellatrix and Arachne walked through Hogsmeade's High Street. There weren't too many people out at this time of night, but the villiage wasn't deserted either. The streetlamps were lit and they casted flickering bright patches on the ground. Bellatrix passed under a street lamp and the dirt and dead leaves that lined the hem of her robes were visible.
She had been in the Forbidden Forest with Arachne, disposing of a body. Bellatrix had not seen the encounter between Arachne and the now dead girl. She didn't even know what the girl had done or seen that would have resulted in her death, but Bellatrix didn't care to ask. She was just pleased to have someone at Hogwarts that she could bond with. Merlin knew she wasn't getting on with her sister, and Professor Rothschild annoyed her too greatly to keep up the charade of the dedicated teaching assistance when it wasn't required.
"This is it, The Three Broomsticks. During the day its usually filled with students, so its not most relaxing place to go on your free period. But since lights out was a few hours ago, I think we're okay." She pulled the door open for Arachne to enter first,giving a habitual glance at the rest of the street before following in behind her.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Sept 29, 2008 19:58:10 GMT -5
Arachne looked at the bar and had also been glancing about for signs of anyone watching or following but she didn't sense anyone any more than she saw anyone. It was late in the evening and most of the town had already retired for the evening. She didn't bother to divulge any details to the woman, everyone still deserved their secrets... but it was nice to have someone who could share one of those secrets.
She was sure the woman had secrets of her own as well and it seemed a mutual understanding under the circumstances that they keep them. Of course her assignment being what it was made this a bit of a conflict of interest but she'd find a way around it. She always did.
She ducked into the bar and waited for Bellatrix to point out a seat before heading over to sit down. She really was thirsty and the first order of business was ordering a drink.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Sept 29, 2008 23:49:50 GMT -5
She waved down the barkeep so that they could order. Unfortunately Professor Rothschild had an early class the following day, which meant Bellatrix would also need to be wide eyed and bushy tailed. And that meant she would need to take it easy tonight. She ordered a vodka cranberry.
((They'll get longer.))
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Sept 30, 2008 0:08:44 GMT -5
Arachne ordered a shot of Black Rain, and Bloody Mary to wash it down with when the barkeep took their drink requests. Luckily she could hold her liquor and knew it wouldn't affect her in class the following day, but right now she was just looking forward to a better evening where things went less unplanned. She did hate surprises.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 4, 2008 1:25:24 GMT -5
When their drinks arrived Bellatrix nursed hers, starting the pace that she would keep for the night. Of course, judging by Arachne's drink order, she would have no problem being up bright and early the next morning. Bellatrix envied her that. "And how are you liking Hogwarts?" Idle chit-chat. Nothing too intrusive, but as good a place to start as any she supposed. She wasn't about to ask about Arachne's escapades in the Forbidden Forest. If she wanted to share it, she would.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 4, 2008 1:34:52 GMT -5
Arachne smiled at the idle chat, the woman had tact at least. She could play along, at least this was more expected. It had been a while since she'd just been able to sit and ...chat with someone. She was normally too busy working for her boss and then her own little self-appointed tasks that she seldom socialized as often as she liked. "Well it's not as strict as Drumtstrang, they let the kids off too easy here if you ask me. They get rewarded for good rather than punished for disobedience." In her opinion taking away 'house points' was not exactly her idea of discipline.
"But the castle is enjoyable. And so far at least fruitful for two reasons." She was talking about Bellatrix and Rabastan, of course. One man of interest to play with and a woman of interest to talk to. It was already becoming a rather enjoyable assignment so far.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 5, 2008 21:14:41 GMT -5
"Well I'm not generally one to praise Dumbledore and his governing of the school..." She gave Arachne a look that showed something of what she felt about Albus Dumbledore. "But the disciplinary actions always benefited me when I attended. Though, there were certainly a few I wish were punished more strictly. That reminds me, keep an eye on Sirius Black and his little gang. Their all troublemakers."
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 5, 2008 21:21:07 GMT -5
Arachne smiled as she drank her shot first, licking her lips at the taste as if it'd been honey. Then she turned her eyes back to Bellatrix, "A cousin of yours I take it?" She realized the name and made the assumption. "I think I remember his name in the class list, who are his friends?" She had no problem keeping an eye on them, you never knew if they'd prove worthy of use.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 5, 2008 21:48:52 GMT -5
"James Potter and Remus Lupin. There's a third, Peter something...But he's little more than a tag along. Yes, Sirius, unfortunately, is my cousin. If you could still call him that. He's a pathetic muggle lover." Her lips pursed at the words. "Potter and Lupin are as well. They're all in Gryffindor, of course. The whole house should be kicked out." She sipped her drink slowly and swirled the liquid around the glass, watching it. "My sister, Andromeda, is the Herbology professor. Have you met her yet?" She spoke Andi's name slowly, as if it would burn her tongue if it escaped from her lips.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 5, 2008 22:00:28 GMT -5
She made a mental note of he names given, she would keep her eye on the boys named. "No I haven't met her, but her name was all over the Daily Prophet. I believe I arrived the day she took her leave from the school." She wondered vaguely what the Ministry was doing about those articles, she personally found them quite entertaining to hear the Auror department's name in the mud for a while. "I heard that article caused quite an uproar. I just wonder how much of it was true, though I'm sure that Tonks fellow mentioned deserves whatever fate he gets.... now that I think of it.... I have a young cousin who is in Gryffindor as well. What age was Sirius? I wonder if I could use her to keep an eye on your little cousin and his gang, not that she'd know she was doing it of course. She's easy to manipulate if you know the right buttons." Of course she knew the buttons... but she kept to herself the fact that her cousin was a werewolf. There was no need to mention that part.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 5, 2008 22:23:09 GMT -5
"Oh yes. That." A slow, evil smile appeared at the mention of Rita's article. "Mum and Dad were quite upset about that. But it was for the best, no matter how dramatic Andromeda wants to be about it. That Tonks was no good." She listened to Arachne speak of her cousin, enjoying the woman's company. She certainly did not see that coming after their first meeting. Arachne was clever and devious. She would have made a perfect Slytherin had she attended Hogwarts and not Durmstrang. "He's in second year. But he acts like he's much older. Juggling those girls like they were milk bottles." She shook her head in distaste. It didn't matter that her own friends acted far worse than her little cousin, he was too young and pretended to be too 'good' for it.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 5, 2008 22:38:14 GMT -5
"Funny, my cousin is Anya is in second year too. It should be interesting to see if I watch them through her. She's a good pet even if she is too sweet and innocent. The fact we look so much is in contrast with our personalities I assure you. The only advantage is she is easy to use, at least she has good bloodlines. I can only imagine your parents must have reacted strongly. Perhaps that mudblood will get sent to some remote place and never dare show his face near your family again." Her fingertip traced the top of her other drink now and she slowly sipped at it, enjoying the flavor. She didn't hide the sadistic smile as she mentioned tonks being ruined. She had a sense to ask her about Rabastan but she'd get to it sooner or later.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 6, 2008 22:42:51 GMT -5
Bellatrix chewed her lower lip as she contemplated Arachne's sly maneuvers. Arachne could spy on Sirius without getting her hands dirty. She could use this to her advantage. Possibly help her with Rori and the Dark Lord's mission. But Arachne couldn't find out what she was doing. She would have to lie, to protect her master's plans. "I'd love to hear what that little sh*t has been up to. Do you really think your cousin would tell you things about him and his friends?"
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 6, 2008 23:21:44 GMT -5
"I have no doubts that she would tell me anything I need to know." She was very sure of herself, she also knew that she could get anything out of her, even if the girl didn't want to tell her a word. Being a Legilimens had it's advantages. Including reading the thoughts of one Bellatrix Black when she chose to, who to her delight was very open with her thoughts now. A few of those thoughts intrigued her though. Enough thoughts to easily make two assumptions about the woman. The thought that intrigued her the most though, was her master and whatever his plans were. So the woman was with the Dark Lord? She'd heard whispers of him already, read things in the paper that hinted though his identity was not known to her. But this woman apparently was one of his followers. She was very curious now.
"of course, anything in particular you're wanting to know about them?" She asked sincerely.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 6, 2008 23:43:05 GMT -5
"Nothing in particular. I'd just like to know what he's doing with his free time. What he and his little rat pack of friends are up to. They're always disappearing." She shook her head and lifted her glass. "And then there's Rori. Rori Logan, she's somewhat a friend of theirs. She's just as interesting in her own right." If she could find out something, something more than what she'd already given him, he would reward her. Thinking about her possible rewards made her happy. Made her crave another moment of passion with her master. She drank slowly, replaying their kiss in her head.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 6, 2008 23:52:22 GMT -5
Arachne smiled watching Bellatrix. Well that explained a lot. The girl was infatuated with her master. Arachne had never been infatuated like that, not really.. men were toys to be used but she wondered what it would be like to feel that way. She shook it off, it would take someone who was her equal in heart to want someone like that.
"I'm sure I could help if you'd like. After all I doubt there is anyone else in this merlin forsaken school that I could talk to anyways. Did you know that I was bored to tears the day we met? The only interesting thing about my day was meeting that play boy, Rabastan. Of course.. that was before I knew I would share anything of interest with you. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to truly crave a man like him. What do you know about him, if you don't mind me asking? "
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 7, 2008 23:37:14 GMT -5
"Well I couldn't have just struck up a conversation about the Dark Lord or something like that, thinking you were an upstanding citizen. That would have been suicide." She took another sip as Arachne went on about Rabastan. "I know quite a bit actually. He's my fiancee's little brother. If you'd like I'm sure I could set up some sort of double date with him and Rodolphus. You should meet Rodolphus too. You know, see what sort of family you'd be getting involved in." She laughed and drank some more.
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 8, 2008 0:15:20 GMT -5
"Yes true, I haven't met the Dark Lord.. I've heard of him though.. I have always wondered what he is like, if he is as powerful as I suspect he is." She took a drink from her glass before continuing.
"But Rabastan on the other hand.. I can definitely sink my teeth into. Though I admit my bite is a bit more long term than he'd be used to. I would love to meet your fiance though, if you'd be willing to ..set up a meeting I would be very interested. There's something about Rabastan that I .... does he know about you?" She also wondered if he was a dark wizard as well if Bella was marrying into his family it was likely though, he could also be a completely clueless playboy.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Oct 8, 2008 23:13:35 GMT -5
"Knows about me? Oh," it dawned on her what she had meant by that and giggled. "Yes. Rodolphus and I have been 'in the loop' for about a year now. And Rab is hoping to make a good impression soon. It's nothing new to him. Though, if he doesn't know about your secret lifestyle that might come as a bit of a shock."
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Post by Arachne Weaver on Oct 8, 2008 23:34:08 GMT -5
"He knows no more than you did before tonight, I suspect I should try to find a way to ease the idea onto him if he isn't adverse to the ideals. It would be nice to have two people I could at least talk to without acting like such a dull creature." she smiled wickedly. "I am not usually so hasty and making mistakes like tonight. I'm usually very careful but I was caught off guard and had to act quickly. Though I guess in this case, it worked to my advantage. And speaking of advantages.. do you think you could help me with something? Do you serve Him? I wonder if he would find me worthy of serving, you're the only one I know so far who... who might know Him."
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