It had been several months, and Bellatrix had moved on from just being a member of a revolutionary group to actively pursuing a career as an Auror in the Ministry. They weren't sure whether to be pleased or exasperated when the Head of Department assigned Alastor Mad-Eye Moody to train and watch over her. But after months of Order training, they fell into an easy partnership. The only times they took separate sides was when Bellatrix convinced him to participate in a friendly, if intense, duel.

As they were doing now.

"See! I told you one day I would be better than you!" She teased as he stumbled, hit from one of her shots. "And now I am!" She turned away, laughing, wand lowered by her side. But her laughter turned into an exclamation of surprise when a purple streak of light hit her knees and she fell flat on her rump.

"So cocky," Moody said in his gruff voice as he limped towards her. He face was stern but his eyes were sparkling mischievously as he hovered over her. "It's like I keep telling you-"

"Constant vigilance!" They finished together. Mentor and student exchanged knowing smirks.

Dusting herself off, Bellatrix sighed and picked up her wand. She wasn't the least bit disappointed upon resigning to the fact that she was not better than him – yet.

the end! :) so, how do i rate?