Shields Before Hearts

"Dumbledore's a coward just the same." "I reckon he always will be, Master," Bellatrix said softly. "He always flees these duels because he is afraid. He's afraid of you . They're all afraid of you." Voldemort gave her a withering look. "The least he could do is give me the opportunity to stand over his corpse and admire my work. I don't ask for much." Bellamort One-Shot.