The Spy

Cross Dressing and Butterbeer

It was several days after moving her things into her new room in the Manor when she reunited with Narcissa, her beloved sister. Narcissa was a beautiful woman in a very un-Bellatrix way. She had gorgeous blonde hair and a petite stature. Bellatrix on the other hand had huge dark eyes with flowing dark hair she was lean and muscular. It was hard to believe the two sisters. Narcissa was happy to have a companion; things could be rather lonely in the huge manor while Lucius was out on business. The two had barely seen each other since Narcissa's marriage to Lucius and Bellatrix was only entering her seventh year at Hogwarts so she rarely had time to visit. There was barely any time for the sister to talk though since Bellatrix was just as busy if not more then Lucius.

The Dark Lord was pleased with her progress and Lucius was paying her quite well for her work. Bellatrix's days continued on like this for a few weeks, she was content in her work and had found many details about Dumbledore and his 'Order' which she assumed was his group that was working to bring down the Dark Lord. Then one sunny fall afternoon she heard Dumbledore talking to some ministry worker named Crouch; they planned a meeting for the next week in Hogsmeade at the Three Broomsticks. She couldn't wait to tell Lucius.

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Malfoy and Bellatrix were in the midst of disguising themselves when Narcissa walked into the room. She burst in laughter as she saw her husband dressed in women's robes with a blonde wig and horrible pink lipstick.

"What do you think you are laughing at darling?" Lucius joked.

"Well at least let me help you transfigure your face so your cross-dressing will be a success," she replied. At that moment Bella walked out in green robes with a gentlemen's hat on top of her head. It appeared she had cut off all of her long hair. When she saw the look of surprise on Narcissa's face she blushed slightly then explained it was just a spell and her hair would be back in the morning.

"I certainly hope so, where would you be without your gorgeous hair? Narcissa replied.

Some hours later, they apparated outside the Three Broomsticks Bar, where they would spy on the meeting between Dumbledore and Crouch. Lucius and Bella, code named Lila and Bernard, looked like a couple out for a lovely mid-summers evening in Hogsmeade, which was their exact intention. After they had been seated and ordered two Butterbeers a large group of men walked in.

"I thought you said it was just Crouch and Dumbledore?"

"That's what I assumed from the conversation I witnessed."

"From what I can see this appears to be none other than the Governors of Hogwarts."

"What?"

"Yes, that must be what this is about, the previous Headmaster is getting on in age and they will obviously need a replacement, but Dumbledore?"

"Shhh," The group had seated themselves in the corner only one booth away from the couple.

"Yes, well Dumbledore now to get down to business," the pompous Crouch was speaking. "You must obviously know why we asked you here. Hogwarts is in need of a new Headmaster for the upcoming school year and you are certainly qualified for the job, seeing as you are the senior most member of the staff. The Governors and I all agree that the wizarding world would feel most secure with you watching over their children. We hope you will consider this offer, since it is already almost August we must have an answer immediately."

At this Dumbledore nodded silently thinking about the new offer. It was obvious that behind those twinkling blue eyes a war was waging. Dumbledore would be kept completely occupied if he took this position and may have to put aside some of his plans. After some time the wise old man spoke. "I accept your offer on one condition and that is free reign over the school." The Governors all nodded in agreement except Crouch.

"I feel the Ministry should always have control over the education of our young people," stated the stubby man.

"Now, Barty, this is Dumbledore he will not take advantage of his position," argued Fudge.

"As long as the Governors are in agreement then I suppose I have no word in the matter anyway," replied Crouch.

"Now then since it has been decided, let's enjoy the rest of the night with some drinks and delicious food. Rosmerta, darling," called Cornelius Fudge and as the beautiful barmaid made her way to the table Dumbledore interrupted.

"Gentlemen, you will have to forgive me but I have other business to attend tonight so I bid you all good-evening."

After the farewells and Dumbledore's exit the young couple left the bar in order to stroll down the sidewalks. "That was certainly unexpected, I can't believe he accepted," remarked Bella.

"The Dark Lord will certainly be interested in hearing this. I think we should report to him immediately," and with that they were gone.