Yes, information from the wider Harry Potter lore suggests that Lord Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange engaged in sexual relations. This understanding stems from various aspects of their deeply twisted relationship within the dark wizarding world.
The Nature of Their Dark Bond
Bellatrix Lestrange harbored an obsessive and fanatical devotion to Lord Voldemort, viewing him not just as her leader but as an object of profound reverence and desire. While Voldemort was incapable of love or genuine affection, he certainly commanded absolute loyalty and harnessed Bellatrix's fervent dedication for his own purposes. Their relationship was characterized by:
- Unquestioning Loyalty: Bellatrix was Voldemort's most loyal and devoted Death Eater, willing to commit any atrocity in his name.
- Power Dynamics: The dynamic was one of absolute submission on Bellatrix's part to Voldemort's supreme power.
- Lack of Reciprocity: Voldemort saw Bellatrix as a valuable servant, not an equal or a partner in any traditional sense. His goals were singular: immortality and domination.
Bellatrix's Unwavering Devotion
Bellatrix Lestrange was married to Rodolphus Lestrange, another Death Eater. However, her true allegiance and desire lay solely with the Dark Lord. Lore indicates that Bellatrix cheated on Rodolphus with Voldemort. This was not a relationship based on mutual affection or conventional partnership but rather Bellatrix's ultimate act of submission and worship towards the Dark Lord.
Rodolphus Lestrange's Complicity
Even if Bellatrix's husband, Rodolphus, was aware of her intimate relations with Voldemort, it is widely believed within the lore that he would have considered such an act an immense honor. For a devoted Death Eater, allowing their spouse to engage in relations with the Dark Lord would likely have been seen as a testament to their family's ultimate loyalty and a privilege bestowed by Voldemort himself, rather than an act of betrayal. This reflects the deeply warped values and priorities of Voldemort's followers.
