the Journey

Hermione: well… first of all you’ve never once called me by my first name.

Bella: I would kill for you. Point someone out and they are gone. Ask me to kill for you.

Hermione:…

Bellatrix: Yes.

Hermione: Is there anything you’d like to say to me?

Chapter 5 Predictable Chaos

They're described as beautiful with sharp jawlines, pale skin, dark hair, dark eyes, and many being tall with "elegant structure." They're these gorgeous people, and hold themselves to a standard of being this Wizarding World Royalty.

However, they're fucked up at the same time. They have the crazy eyes. It's a coin toss on if they're insane or just severely traumatized; regardless of which, you get this weird feeling around them, because you know something is wrong.

They all look alike, too much a like; there's not enough genes in the pool to make them look too different after all. They look normal alone, but when you put them all together, this uncanny valley feeling settles in when you look at them all enough. Cousins looks like they could be siblings, children are nearly identical to their parents. No one looks the age you expect, everyone is either younger or older than you thought, because no one really looks.. right.

They have a ton of money, power, and connections, so if you look at them wrong for too long, something could happen to you. Just the power alone makes many fear them, but along with the unnerving appearance, being around them must have been complicated for many people.

They're also intelligent, raised with the finest tutors and access to ancient knowledge many could only dream of. If they can't spook you with looks or power, they can outsmart you and plot your downfall with magic alone, no connections involved.

This fic list got voted on my poll, so here it is! The fics that the Bellamione nation was built on.

All fics are on Fanfiction.net as it was the OG site for our Bellamione foundations.

Those Gilded Chains we Wear- This fanfic was published around 2012 and basically launched the Bellamione fandom into the stratosphere. The popularity of the ship began to pick up and more long form fics began to be published. It's considered a cornerstone of Bellamione culture and has inspired countless fics no doubt.

Impossible- This fic predates Those Gilded Chains and is very well written as well. It leans a bit more heavily on Hermione and Bellatrix not getting along at the start but still presents growth in their relationship. I feel this fic does not get as much recognition in the community despite it being one of the rare long fics in 2011 for the ship.

The Dark Corners of the Earth and Murder Most Horrid- Both written by the same author, this writer is still present in the Bellamione community today and writing more. The first fic presents eldritch horror in it and the second one is detective story. Both stories are long and include much worldbuilding. They kept the Bellamione community fed for long stretches of time.

Fractures, Fractures The Last Champion, and Turn Time Series,- All written by the same author, the first and second one feature the OG professor Bellatrix and student Hermione relationship that was fully fleshed out. Their back and forth was always a treat a read, as was the competition and the plot around it. The Turn Time series is also a fun read and though it can be confusing at times trying to figure out what is going on with the plot in connection to all three fics, that is part of the appeal.

Our Mercurial Selves- No longer up, RIP.

No Good Deed- No longer up on any site, this story was intense and very well written. There was always a lot of interaction between the characters and the story unfortunately cut off at a really good climax point.

Lotus Flower- A soulmate AU that sadly is not finished. But it had a good amount of tension in it that would made seeing it unfold fun to read.

Metamorphosis- A fic that has similar vibes and shares story beats to Those Gilded Chains in a good way. It is completed. Not as super popular as the other ones but still worth a read because the reveal of Hermione dating Bellatrix is satisfying.

Future Shocks- Very action based and not much Bellamione until the end, but it still packs quite a punch when reading it. A good example of how to write the horrors of war.

Reign Down- I consider this the dark au fic of all dark au fics. The world building is fantastic and reading the story unnerves me which means it's doing a great job with how it's unfolding. It has not been updated in a while but if you're looking for how a dark au should be structured for Bellamione, this is it.

Bella: *continuing to read the daily profit*

Hermione: Bella. That’s so rude. Aren’t you even going to say bless you?

Bella, not looking up from her paper: I’m sitting here next to you, aren’t I? You’ve already clearly been blessed, pet.

Hermione, mumbling: insufferable

I don’t enjoy the ship in canon (for obvious reasons), but there are so many well-written fics exploring their dynamic that I can’t help but be drawn in. A lot of authors manage to keep the core of their personalities intact, while twisting elements of the canon story just enough to create space for their connection. And honestly…it works.

Opposites often attract. Hermione’s logic, morality, and need for control clash with Bellatrix’s chaos, cruelty, and unrestrained passion and that contrast creates tension, conflict, and chemistry. Also opening the door for character development, particularly in the form of a redemption arc for Bellatrix. A compelling trait of Hermione is her curiosity and in fanfic, you can imagine her being drawn to the mystery and complexity of Bellatrix Black, even if it defies everything she’s been taught to believe.

But beyond the contrast, they also share surprising similarities. Both are fiercely intelligent and exceptionally powerful witches as well as being deeply loyal to those they care about. Hermione to her friends and cause, Bellatrix to Voldemort (or, in some AUs, to her family or ideals). They’re both emotionally intense, driven by strong convictions, and unwilling to back down from a fight. And, they both experience a kind of isolation: Hermione for being a Muggle-born overachiever, and Bellatrix for her fanaticism and instability. That loneliness gives them something to recognise in each other, even if it’s unspoken.

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Have you ever wanted to own a record store? Now you can! Well, in game at least (lol). I always had this vision of what I wanted my store to look like- and I have finally created this set that kind of brought that vision to life. Dusty wooden furniture, neon lights, record players and records scattered everywhere were just some of the things I had in mind but I hope this set will bring you so much more.

The record covers WERE NOT ai generated! One half is by real life artists + a cartoonizing effect and Topaz Clean (a PS plugin) and the other half was purchased by me on Unsplash+: here is a detailed post on my blog with how I created them and with all the links to the albums and art.

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