Christmas was meant to be a joyous time of year. As Bellatrix Lestrange pondered the occasion, she could not agree.

All children dreamed of what their future would be like. Tom Riddle was no different.

Druella Rosier always knew her role in life and how her life would unfold. She always tried to uphold the lessons she had been taught. However, it was not always easy. Druella/Tom & Druella/Cygnus

A woman's wedding day is meant to be the happiest day of her life. Bellatrix Black never really understood why when she first married Rodolpus but after she marries again she understands. AU for chapter 2 only. Slight BL/LV

Bellatrix Black has always wanted to be one thing in her life, a Death Eater. Details her life as she goes from achieving this aim to Voldemort's fall. Will be BL/LV

No one expected the events of the 2nd March 1974 to transpire. No one expected You Know Who to conquer the Ministry with such ease. However, unexpected tactics are required to hold onto power and, sometimes victories are not as glorious as they appear. Bellatrix Black and many others had to learn that the hard way. B/V, L/N and others. AU

Druella and Cygnus' engagement was planned by their families, but both found the other an acceptable choice. Both were from the right sort of lineage and both knew how to behave.

Tom was sure Mrs Cole was wrong. Everything was better with his left hand, so why did Mrs Cole think it was so wrong?

As Christmas approaches, Lord Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange celebrate the holidays in their own unique way.

When Hagrid had entered Hogwarts for the first time, he might have been strange and he might have been bullied, but he had been one of the students with magical ability and he had belonged. However, that feeling did not last.

As Tom Riddle entered Hogsmeade for the first time, he was well aware of the significance. He also knew his reaction was the same as a mere mudblood.

Every action has a consequence and, at the young age of thirteen, that was made clear to Pollux Black. After, he knew he never should have accepted Irma Crabbe's offer.

Andromeda might have been the least prejudiced sister who left her family for a muggleborn, but it did not mean she did not belong in the family. She was still just as arrogant and just as proud as her relatives.

Lord Voldemort expected everyone to fear him. He did not understand how Bellatrix never could.

Tom Riddle might have been a half blood, but it did not mean he would ever reveal his secret. No, he was not above lying about his heritage and creating a completely new identity.

The events of December 28th, 1972 would go on to change the history of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. As time passes her by, Narcissa comes to realise what she might have lost. N/L

When Narcissa married Lucius, she assumed all her dreams had been fulfilled and life would be perfect. However, she was wrong. Narcissa/Lucius & Narcissa/Abraxas

Bellatrix knew she could never keep anything secret from the Dark Lord for long, but it did not mean she could not try. B/V

On the night of October 31st, 1981, Lord Voldemort knew it would soon be time to vanquish his last foe. He knew that, after that night, no one would ever oppose him again.

Orion Black liked being hidden away in the darkness of the Slytherin Common Room. It made it easier to examine the picture perfect Tom Riddle. Tom/Orion