B is for Bad Wolf and Bellatrix

A to Z Challenge - B

B is for "Bad Wolf"
The saying that repeated and re-appeared throughout season 1 of the New Who series.  The saying that became synonomus with Rose Tyler, that was used to indicate her presence or her link to the Doctor (Bad Wolf Bay in Norway where the Doctor crossed betweenthe parallel universes, the message Rose gives to Donna to warn the Doctor).  Billie Piper's character in the 50th anniversary episode was known as Bad Wolf.  Basically, in any blog/article/cross stitch pattern about famous/top/important Doctor Who quotes, Bad Wolf has to be near the top of the list.

Here's a bonus picture for you - Bad Wolf as played by Billie Piper in the 50th anniversary in cross stitch :)

B is for Bellatrix Lestrange
I have to admit - in the books, I didn't take a liking to Bellatrix.  Not that you could take a liking to someone so completely evil and unlikable, but the character didn't have a lot of depth.  She hated non-pure wizards and loved Voldermort.  That's about it.  She was married in the books (did you know that?) but her husband doesn't get much of a look in.  I liked Narcissa so much more - she at least had a purpose and a motivation.  However, I absolutely adore Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal of her.  Bonham Carter is so good at being evil and insane and disturbing; and is such a mesmerising actor.  She's also very good at being good (Queen in "The King's Speech").  Her dress and hair are amazingly wild and creative in the movies - I hope I've done them justice.

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Happy Stitching!