Bellatrix Lestrange facts for kids
Bellatrix Lestrange (born Bellatrix Black) is a character from the Harry Potter series. She is the sister of Narcissa Malfoy, who is married to Lucius Malfoy. This makes Bellatrix Draco Malfoy's aunt.
Bellatrix's parents were Cygnus Black III and Druella Black. She was the oldest of three sisters: Bellatrix, Andromeda, and Narcissa.
Who is Bellatrix Lestrange?
Bellatrix Lestrange is a Death Eater. Death Eaters are followers of Lord Voldemort, a powerful dark wizard. Bellatrix strongly believed Lord Voldemort was the most powerful wizard and everyone should obey him.
She was married to Rodolphus Lestrange, but her loyalty was always to Lord Voldemort. In the Harry Potter movies, the actress Helena Bonham Carter played Bellatrix.
Her Time in Azkaban
Bellatrix was sent to Azkaban, which is the wizard prison. However, Lord Voldemort helped her and other Death Eaters escape from Azkaban.
Her Final Battle
At the end of the seventh book, Bellatrix Lestrange was defeated by Molly Weasley. This happened when Bellatrix tried to seriously harm Ginny Weasley with a dangerous spell called Avada Kedavra.
