DIABLO
Authors note:
This is my first shot at a fanfic. I got the idea while reading Deprived by the crimson lord hence it will have some similarities. But it will be a lot different in plot content.
DISCLAIMER:
Harry Potter franchise is owned by JKR. I own bananas.
Prologue
Julian Debault felt a shiver go down his spine as he stared at the cold hard eyes of the man in front of him. Being the DMLE head, Ministry of magic France for 12 years, he had faced a lot of hardened criminals but none seemed to hold a candle to the blond mercenary in front of him.
"I will assume that you know why I have summoned you into my office?"
Julian tried to his utmost best to continue looking straight at the man in front of him while his every instinct screamed for him to just run away from the man in front of him. He wondered if it was some kind of charm the mercenary had done but then dismissed the idea. He felt himself releasing the breadth he had been holding when he saw the man give a slight nod.
" I was recommended your name by the Italian minister. He told me you were the best man to go to for uh…Complicated matters that the ministry cannot ….indulge in", Julian continued. "You may know the wizarding parliament recently passed the 'Magical Creatures Equality' act proposed by me , giving the Goblins, Veela's etc equal status." Seeing a shrugged nod he continued, "Some old fashioned pureblood families have taken offence to that as expected".
"All most all wizarding countries have blood-purists of their own," came the toneless reply, "I have dealt with them before."
"And no doubt you have seen what violence they are capable of should their bigotry be unleashed."
Another nod.
At this Julian continued, "What was not expected was the way in which they retaliated. Five days ago I received this letter". Julian paused and handed over the letter.
Dear Julian,
You have grown too much. You are trying to change the well established traditions of our world. Rectify the mistake. Or perish. Support the proposal being bought on the 10th to withdraw your stupid act. This will be your only warning
Sincerely
Your well wishing
Advisor
Diablo folded the letter and returned it. Julian guessed, correctly, that his guest's continued silence meant for him to continue, "Naturally I posted Aurors at my residence and increased security here at the ministry. Yesterday my daughter was attacked by an auror I had posed at my ministry. He was under the imperius curse. My daughter was hit by a cutting curse. The healers say she'll be fine but she will not be able to walk for about two months. I cannot take official action against these..people without a credible reason. Next time my family could be hurt in a more permanent manner. "
"And that is where I come in," the boy said. This time, Julian did visibly shudder. The voice was like the face, toneless and utterly without emotion.
"Yes. I will be honest with you. I need you to take care of the matter" Julian stated simply.
"You do understand my methods and the meaning of your words. "
Julian winced but answered simple " Yes. I cannot take chances with my family ".
"Very well. You know my fees. Your ministry will not investigate the…consequences of today's meeting, at least not in my direction. You will not like the consequences".
"Of course..The Italian minister told me of your conditions and the repercussions" a look of fear passed Julian's face as he said this "if those conditions are not met."
"Very well…Then I must take your leave. Make the payment at the Gringotts branch here. Ask for my name. The goblins will not question any further."
As Diablo rose, he swept a hand through his unruly blonde hair and Sebastian thought for a moment he saw the faint trace of a zigzagging scar.
"If I may, Just one more thing?". At a slight nod Julian continued "Diablo is not your real name is it? "
For the first time, the man smiled; a cold, cruel smirk that did not reach his eyes. He replied "Of course not…My first Spanish client called me that .The name just stuck." With that Diablo left the office with a confident flourish that Julian himself was sure he could not copy.
…..
The next day Julian reached his office having not slept a wink at night wondering when he'll get the news. He did not have to wait long as Allaine DeBour , his head Auror rushed into his office ten minutes later with a panicked face.
"Sir, Malcome Laurent, Girard Sr., Bonnet, Rousseau were all found dead at their houses last night by their families. All wards are intact and were not triggered. And all had this similar letter aside the corpse."
Julian tried not swallow as he opened the letter.
Mr. Advisor
You are fired.
Julian rose from his chair and lifted his coat from the chair. As they left the office he asked, "Any leads Allaine?"
"No Sir. None at all" replied the man.
"Allaine ,you know Spanish right ?" Julian questioned.
"Yes sir , my grandmother lives in Spain. I picked it up while years of visiting her".
"What is the meaning of the word Diablo in Spanish ?".
Allaine was surprised momentarily but answered none the less " Sir it means, Devil Incarnate ".
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