Bellatrix as 'Bella'

[Rach]

No: HPFGUIDX 69198

sibel_saya wrote:
>>> While rereading OOP, something struck me as rather strange. In 
the chapter The Only One He Ever Feared, when Voldemort comes back 
finding Bellatrix and Harry, Voldemort calls Bellatrix 'Bella' twice 
(p716-717 UK Edition)>>>

I noticed that too.  I think there must be a very strong relationship 
between Voldemort and Bellatrix.  She tells Harry proudly that she 
was taught the dark arts by Voldemort himself and that she is his 
*most* loyal servant.  Voldemorts "I'll deal with you later" comment 
also indicates a close relationship - closer than a normal DE anyway. 

I don't think this is a SHIP situation (I guess the age difference is 
insurmountable) - but perhaps something more along the lines of a  
child idolising an older powerful man who may have contact with her 
family. I still have a suspicion that families like the Blacks would 
have helped the poor but talented Tom Riddle reinvent himself as 
Voldemort. 

Rachel