Here we are, a new chapter, with Voldemort's Inner Circle. I hope you enjoy it.
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Chapter 6: The Inner Circle
Snape POV
Snape walked into the meeting room, mask on, before sitting at the center table. Taking note of the 13 chairs, he removed his mask, as they were not used during Inner Circle meetings. He nodded to Voldemort and Malfoy, and sneered at the burnt body of Bellatrix, who sat rather uncomfortably in her chair. When the Dark Lord summoned you, you came, unless you were dead or wished to be. He suddenly realised there was an extra chair, as he only knew of 10 other Death Eaters that made up the Inner Circle, and yet there were 13 chairs, rather than 12. The rest of the chairs, except for the last chair, the one directly to the right of Voldemort, were taken, when in walked another Death Eater. They were shorter than the rest, and evidently female. Unlike the others, her cloak seemed to be made of pure shadows, and behind the mask she wore, her eyes glowed a fiery orange. From what he could see, the last member had several runic tattoos glowing on her arms. Before Snape could say anything, Voldemort spoke up.
"Ginevra. You are nearly late." The Death Eater nodded and sat down, pushing down her hood to reveal blood red hair and removing her mask to reveal her face, the same glowing tattoos covering her face and neck.
"My apologies my Lord, I was delayed by Parkinson." The Dark Lord nodded.
"I trust that the man is still alive?" Ginevra smiled, revealing glistening fangs in her mouth.
"Indeed, though he may seem, timid in my presence in the future." The Dark Lord again nodded, and while Snape's Occlumency shields allowed him to keep a stoic expression, his mind was going into overdrive. Bloodreaper was a member of the Inner Circle. That meant the Dark Lord trusted her. And given that she had injured Lestrange so badly, it was a given that she was powerful as well. Dumbledore would wish to hear of this. The Dark Lord spoke again, "in one week, we shall make our attack on Ollivander. Before that, however, I wish for you to realise that our Inner Circle has added one to its number." Ginevra sneered at the group, again showing those terribly sharp teeth. Snape needed this to get to Dumbledore. He hoped that his life would not be forfeited first.
"Lucius, you are to use your connections, continue to manipulate that fool Fudge into keeping the auror force low. Bellatrix, when you finish healing, I wish for you to begin training the recruits. Do not kill any of them. Report any discipline issues to me. Severus, I have some potions for you to brew." He passed a piece of paper over to Snape, who took it calmly. "Ginevra, I need you to finish off Bones. She will be a difficult foe, and likely have an auror guard, but I don't think I need to tell you how to counter that. Show them your power." Ginevra gave a cold smile that sent shivers running down Snape's spine, and seemed to do that to the other Death Eaters as well.
"Yes my lord." Bones didn't stand a chance against this monster, that much was clear.
"You have your assignments, now go." They all left, with Snape heading for the edge of the wards so as to apparate to Hogwarts. Dumbledore needed to be informed immediately.
AN: I changed my mind and decided to stop here, sorry about that. Sorry that they were both so short, next chapter will be up soon, hopefully it will be long enough and impressive enough to make up for the two short chapters I just gave you.
Next chapter: Dumbledore's musings, Ginny's attack, Harry learns more about Ginny from Hermione and Luna, Pansy chooses a side.
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Raven out.