Re: Belvina/Lex
"I suppose it is an about-face. Recent events have perhaps made me more proactive about my future," she said, not wanting to be too vague or too concise. It wouldn't do for it to get back to Bellatrix. "And seeing as so many women have jobs nowadays there is very little society to associate with. Therefore my days are rather lacking in company and I do so hate to be idle."
She waited till he cast the spell before answering his question. "How strong is that spell?" she asked, double-casting her own to ensure privacy. "No engagements but I've come to realise that whilst Bellatrix is active in today's politics, nobody is going to respect me solely on my name and my family's reputation. Not for the right reasons anyway. So I'm looking to become more independent."
And less under Bellatrix's rule... she added silently to herself.