Two Lifetimes

Ron's wand flew back to his waiting hand as Bellatrix's features distorted into a display of rage that surpassed even what it had been at Malfoy Manor. "Pathetic!" she screeched. "A mudblood rescuing a pure blood! Do you feel no shame, boy!" she screamed at Ron, who remained unmoving, his body rigid as he continued to keep himself between Hermione and Bellatrix.