In Harry Potter, the House of Black's patriarchal traditions would have kept Bellatrix and her talents repressed. Her need for respect and acceptance would have been found in Voldemort.

As Voldemort's most loyal servant, Bellatrix committed heinous acts in his name, including murdering Harry Potter's godfather and her own cousin, Sirius Black. Leta Lestrange was less malicious ...

One of the best villains is Bellatrix Lestrange, a pure-blood witch, member of the House of Black, and one of the most dangerous and sadistic members of the Death Eaters. As Harry Potter fans will ...

To whip up a DIY Harry Potter costume, grab a black or dark grey robe (a repurposed graduation gown works wonders!), a white collared shirt, and a striped tie in Gryffindor colors (think burgundy ...