Bellatrix/Rodolphus
| Pairing | |
|---|---|
| Pairing: | Bellatrix Lestrange/Rodolphus Lestrange |
| Alternative name(s): | Belladolphus, Rodolphus/Bellatrix, BL/RL, BB/RL, S.S. Dark Love, S.S. Love or Lust |
| Gender category: | het, m/f |
| Fandom: | Harry Potter |
| Canonical?: | yes |
| Prevalence: | uncommon |
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Bellatrix/Roldolphus is the het pairing of Bellatrix Lestrange and Rodolphus Lestrange from the Harry Potter fandom.
Canon
Bellatrix and Rodolphus are first introduced by last name only in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as "a married couple" who are imprisoned in Azkaban, and who later appear in the Pensieve when Harry watches their trial (though it is never specified whether Rodolphus is the "thickset" man or the "thinner and more nervous-looking" one).[1] Later, Bellatrix becomes a major antagonist, but Roldolphus is never given any speaking lines and is mentioned only tangentially: no focus is given to their relationship.
It has been stated by J.K. Rowling that Bellatrix married Rodolphus only "because that was what was expected of her,"[2] and that her heart always belonged to Voldemort.
In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, it is revealed that despite her marriage to Rodolphus, Bellatrix bore Lord Voldemort a child, Delphi Riddle, shortly before the Battle of Hogwarts. Delphi's heritage was later revealed to her by Rodolphus.
Fandom
Based on the nature of the Black family, Bellatrix and Rodolphus' marriage is usually presumed to have been an arranged marriage, but it is sometimes portrayed as a loving one nevertheless.
Common Tropes in Fanworks
- Dark fic is most popular, given the fact that both characters are Death Eaters.
- Bellatrix and Rodolphus' marriage is often used as a lens for a character study of Bellatrix.
- On Archive of Our Own, the pairing tag often accompanies Bellatrix/Voldemort.
Example Fanworks
Fanfiction
- Best Served Married by flesh: “I've already told you: the only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment. I know none other as sure.” - Rodolphus decides to marry.
- Immaculate by Jetamors: The Lestranges would do anything for Lord Voldemort. Anything at all.
- no shadow or shade of a doubt by basketofnovas: The platonic marriage of Bellatrix Black and Rodolphus Lestrange proceeds with all associated family drama. In the background, the war goes on.
- Still Water by deslea: Bellatrix and Rodolphus are home from Azkaban, and reunited with their Master. Neither their marriage nor the Dark Lord is the same, but that isn't a bad thing.
Fanart, Graphics, &c
- Bella and Roddy by nami64 (2007) - CW: blood
- Bellatrix & Rodolphus Lestrange by carolisedits (2020)
- I hate you... by NarmiNatin (2014)
- Is this more Belladolphus art? Absolutely! by faun-draws (2021)
- Lestrange Family Portrait by rodolphus-lestrangex (2020)
- lestranges by makani (2004)
- Rodolphus + Bellatrix sketch by Pojypojy (2004)
Archives and Links
- Bellatrix Black/Rodolphus Lestrange works at Archive of Our Own
- Bellatrix + Rodolphus works at Fanfiction.net
- belladolphus tag on Tumblr
References
- ^ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- ^ Bellatrix Lestrange at hp-lexicon.com