Dearest, I don't mean to vex you, but you must admit that your perspective on Bellatrix is ... biased. As is your perspective on your niece. It is up to you to proceed in the manner you see fit, of course. Merely at least consider the notion that the girl is quite masterful at manipulating you, Razzer, Rod - nearly anyone about her - into interceding on her behalf, especially when it comes to Bella.
If what you desire is for Bellatrix to let Hydra choose her own path, then soon or late, Hydra must show her mettle to Bella, directly. You know as well as I that it shan't change Bella's manner toward her but it may at least prove that her daughter is not as meek and mild as she seems. Then and only then is Bella likely to capitulate - and certainly not while she perceives that there exists a continual dialogue among the three of you behind her back.
I should have thought you knew your sister well enough to understand that.
And whether you accept it as a deliberate action on her part or not, you have once again allowed yourself to stand between Hydra and her mother.
Now, you may choose to grow cross with me again for pointing it out, which is your prerogative, of course. However, if you wish Bella's behaviour to change, it would perhaps be prudent to examine how your own actions and those of Hydra's contribute to Bella's frustration and, dare one say it, feeling of persecution.
Kindly note that I am not endorsing her over you; only observing that she is not wholly without reason to complain.
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Re: Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:37 pm (UTC)Dearest, I don't mean to vex you, but you must admit that your perspective on Bellatrix is ... biased. As is your perspective on your niece. It is up to you to proceed in the manner you see fit, of course. Merely at least consider the notion that the girl is quite masterful at manipulating you, Razzer, Rod - nearly anyone about her - into interceding on her behalf, especially when it comes to Bella.
If what you desire is for Bellatrix to let Hydra choose her own path, then soon or late, Hydra must show her mettle to Bella, directly. You know as well as I that it shan't change Bella's manner toward her but it may at least prove that her daughter is not as meek and mild as she seems. Then and only then is Bella likely to capitulate - and certainly not while she perceives that there exists a continual dialogue among the three of you behind her back.
I should have thought you knew your sister well enough to understand that.
And whether you accept it as a deliberate action on her part or not, you have once again allowed yourself to stand between Hydra and her mother.
Now, you may choose to grow cross with me again for pointing it out, which is your prerogative, of course. However, if you wish Bella's behaviour to change, it would perhaps be prudent to examine how your own actions and those of Hydra's contribute to Bella's frustration and, dare one say it, feeling of persecution.
Kindly note that I am not endorsing her over you; only observing that she is not wholly without reason to complain.