NABC Chapter 74: Bella’s Feelings
Chapter 74: Bella’s Feelings
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Chapter 74: Bella's Feelings
James heard his potion making strange noises. He had to hurry and lower the fire to keep it under control, then added some Murtlap tentacles before placing a cover over the cauldron.
Bella said with a tinge of amusement, as she'd never seen James make a mistake.
Primum seemed to agree.
James glared at her.
Bella shrugged.
James said.
She looked at him.
James' tone was deadly serious.
Bella rolled her eyes.
Bella said.
James was surprised. The Andromeda he knew was the motherly kind...it was hard to imagine her blasting spells at students.
Bella didn't want to say it outright, but she protected Lily, in her own style. Not that she expected the girl to see it that way.
James recalled that she'd looked both regretful and embarrassed about what had transpired. Maybe she understood more than she was given credit for. Lily's mind was useful for more than just books.
Bella asked with hesitation.
Bella looked away for a moment. Then she noticed her potion station.
James scoffed.
She quickly changed the subject as she recalled something.
Bella took a moment to breathe and collect her thoughts. She glanced at Primum and smiled. Seeing the little guy was the other reason.
James nodded. Of course, he'd also wanted to get inside the House of Black and meet its current patriarch and she just gave him an excuse to do that.
He'd hoped to change the minds of some of Voldemort's most loyal followers. So far, it wasn't going great...most Slytherin students already hated him, but there was still some hope for that house.
Bella made a complicated expression. She'd never truly expected James to succeed in healing her grandfather. It had been a wild gamble, done only because she'd followed her instinct.
She'd been truly shocked when she found out, and also when she learned James had somehow convinced her grandfather to attend the family meeting with the Dark Lord.
Bella glanced at James. There was something mysterious about him that made her want to know more. He had an aura of wisdom she'd only sensed in wizards like her grandfather or the Headmaster.
she finally managed to say.
A wave of sadness built in her chest. She wouldn't say it aloud, but the short time she'd spent in this lab had been the most fun she'd had in years.
Primum tilted his head in confusion. He could understand most words, but it was still difficult for him to grasp the feelings behind them.
As she turned to leave, James spoke again.
Bella's head snapped back.
James spoke calmly.
Bella, however, felt like she'd been punched in the gut.
Bella stood in silence for a good minute, until she was finally able to form the words she wanted to truly say.
Her violet eyes darted between James and Primum.
James said simply.
If he found this place, she was sure he'd destroy everything. That boy was capable of anything when angry.
James told her.
James scanned his laboratory shelves with amber eyes.
Bella's comment earned a glare from James.
James said.
Bella felt like smiling again.
James nodded.
She said her goodbyes to Primum and left the laboratory. As she did, Bella felt like a weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
She repeated it to herself.
Distracted by her thoughts, Bella failed to notice several figures hidden behind a half-closed door leading into the dead-end corridor she'd just left.
one whispered.
another added.
Severus Snape finally allowed himself a smirk.
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