part 21

Bellatrix waited in her cell, she had had the Dementor's kiss enough times but it didn't faze her, why would it? You needed to be all good and have a soul to be affected, she was neither. She sighed as a Ministry official entered her cell. She looked up at him.

"Mrs Bellatrix Lestrange," he said. "Your re trial is for the 3rd January 2008."

Bellatrix nodded.

"You said you had names of death eaters who have escaped. Is this true?"

Bellatrix nodded.

"If your appeal to the original trial is successful, Mrs Lestrange you will be freed however for a period of two weeks, you will be in a reform programme," the official said.

"Right," Bellatrix replied.

"I will see you at the trial," with that said he turned on his heel and left the cell.

Bellatrix smirked. I will be out of here soon, maybe not in time for the wedding but soon, I'll break them, with a little help from a 'friend'.

X

Narcissa received an owl, early in the morning, she grabbed her cloak and left the house, she told Trinky she had to be somewhere.

She waited in the waiting room, before the secretary told her to go in. She entered the office of a tall man, with dark hair.

"Mrs Malfoy," he stood, he smiled as they shook hands. "I'm Dave Georginton. My job is to prosecute on behalf of the Ministry."

Narcissa nodded, "I remember how you were when my sister was on trial."

"Yes and this is a meeting about Bellatrix Lestrange."

"Is she ok?"

"Before I start, I think the second person for the meeting is here," he smiled as the door opened. Andromeda Tonks.

"Cissy," Andromeda smiled.

Narcissa stood up, "Andromeda." They hugged. After the war, the two sisters had made up. Andromeda was there for Narcissa when she lost Lucius and nearly lost Draco. The two sisters had put the past behind them.

Dave reintroduced himself and then faced both women seriously, "Bellatrix Lestrange is up for a retrial on the 3rd of January."

"What?" Andromeda asked.

"She has said she will give the name of every death eater that escaped and their location. If her evidence is correct she will be freed."

"Free her?" Narcissa held on to the seat. She couldn't believe she was hearing this.

"Yes but if she is freed then she will have to take a reform course for two weeks and then she will be on probation for six months."

"Probation?" Narcissa asked.

"Yes. The Ministry does recognise who she is, and what she has done. The ministry will keep close tabs on her, her magic will be closely observed. If she uses any of the unforgivable curses, any hexes, Ministry officials will be there to arrest her. There is one problem. When and if she is freed, will either of you let her stay with you or..."

"No," Narcissa and Andromeda said.

"Very well, the trial will be held here, you can come if you want."

"I think I speak for my sister as well," Andromeda said. "But we don't want anything to do with her."

Narcissa nodded as both sisters stood and said goodbye before leaving.

Narcissa and Andromeda both stood at the fountain.

"Do we tell everyone?" Narcissa asked.

"Not until after Christmas," Andromeda replied.

"How much trouble is she going to cause this time!" Narcissa sighed.

"It's Bellatrix, who knows how her mind works," Andromeda sighed.

"Do you feel like going for a coffee or something?" Narcissa asked.

"I feel like something stronger after that news," Andromeda smiled.

Narcissa smiled as the two headed to Diagon Alley.

X

Hermione was up first, she grinned when she got out of her bed slowly, she showered and changed and went downstairs.

"Miss," Trinky smiled. "Would you like breakfast miss? Trinky will make miss whatever miss wants!"

"Um, is it ok if I make breakfast?" Hermione asked.

"Miss you can miss, but we elves are here miss," Trinky said.

"No I'll make breakfast, you can help me," Hermione smiled. "Is Narcissa around?"

"No Miss, she had an emergency call miss, from the ministry," Trinky smiled. "And she sent an owl a few minutes ago saying she will me having breakfast with her sister miss, Mrs Tonks, miss."

Hermione nodded as they walked into the kitchen. She grabbed some flour and water and with Trinky's help they started to make pancakes. While she was pouring the mixture into the pan to make the last few pancakes, strong arms wrapped around her waist.

Hermione smiled as Draco kissed her cheek.

"Morning," he whispered.

"Morning," she replied continuing to cook.

"You cook?"

"Well yea, what's it look like I'm doing."

Draco chuckled, as he kissed her neck slowly.

"Ouch," Hermione grabbed her finger and Draco stopped.

"What?" Draco asked.

"I burnt my finger," Hermione replied.

Draco grinned.

"You're a hazard, go sit in the dining room."

Draco laughed, "Yes sir - ma'am!"

Hermione laughed as he left. She placed the pancakes in different plates and with the help of Trinky, she took the two plates into the dining room. Draco instantly tried to drown his pancakes in chocolate sauce, Hermione watched him amused but didn't say anything.

"So what's my punishment?" Draco asked.

"Well," Hermione grinned.

"Oh no," Draco sighed.

"I want to split your punishment in two."

"No, you can't punish me twice."

"Fine," Hermione pouted.

Draco sighed, "Fine. Two."

"First I want you to come with me, to my parents' house. Today." Hermione said softly.

Draco held her hand across the table, "Ok."

"And the second...well wait till we get back to Hogwarts for part two," Hermione smiled.

Draco squeezed her hand, "Ok Mione."

"Can we leave after breakfast, I need to get this over with," Hermione said.

Draco smiled, "Ok."

As soon as they finished breakfast, Draco changed into muggle clothing and found Hermione waiting at the door. She smiled at him weakly. Draco grabbed her hand before Hermione apparated them to her street. They had apparated in the alleyway, they walked out slowly. Hermione felt herself feeling dizzy when Draco's hand wrapped around her waist. He kissed the top of her head and gave her the strength to walk down the street.