"Damn it, damn it, damn them all!"
Late at night, a string of furious curses suddenly rang out in the deathly silent muggle village. Bellatrix, who had just returned from outside, was venting her rage in the hall. She waved her wand wildly, smashing everything before her to pieces.
"What is it, Bella?"
Only after Bella had completely calmed down did Narcissa dare step into the wrecked hall. Looking at her sister's utterly twisted face, she asked worriedly.
"Our control over Rosmerta has been exposed."
Bella kicked aside the armchair by her feet, then turned to look at her sister. Her lips trembled slightly as she said, "Draco actually intends to go along with Snape's plan. He actually believes..."
"Severus promised me from the beginning that he would protect Draco's safety. I think he's trying to do exactly that." Narcissa was rather relieved by this. She had never cared what reward Draco might receive after succeeding. She only wanted her son to survive safely.
For a mother, nothing was more precious than that.
"Protect Draco? No, Snape is trying to steal the glory that belongs to Draco. He even plans to use us as bait. Draco told me everything. Snape intended to use us from the very beginning." Bella roared furiously at her sister. "That cunning bastard never cared whether Draco lived or died. He only wants to use Draco to kill Dumbledore, then make us thank him for it."
"I'm willing to trust Severus. Don't forget that he made an Unbreakable Vow. I think he deserves our trust. If he truly needs that glory, I don't care. Bella, I only want Draco to live. He's my only child. I can't lose him." Narcissa looked pleadingly at her sister. "Besides, as long as Dumbledore can be killed, the Dark Lord