A/N: Okay. First of all, let me express my most sincere apologies to
everyone who has been waiting for chapter eight. I know I haven't updated
in over a month, and I have good reason. My mother (ugh!) Deleted all of my
saved chapters, including the new one. It was long too! And, due to my
computer being old and slow (ugh! Again), I had no way of retrieving the
files. So, with much ado, here is chapter eight.
Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Kelly, who wouldn't stop pestering me until I put it up. If not for her, it probably wouldn't be up for an excessive period of time. Thanks Kelly! Even if you were annoying as all hell! (
~Wasting Away~
Chapter Eight
Conversations, Worry, and Names
Veovis Livinston sat in his study, swirling the dark amber liquid that resided in his glass in small circles. He smiled, but his eyes turned hard as his fireplace fire roared and went from a sea of orange to a calm emerald green.
He narrowed his eyes as he saw who it was.
"What are you doing here Luscius? Did I not tell you to stay at the castle?" Luscius looked upset and angry at the same time, not to mention confused. Veovis sighed.
"Stupid boy. Dumbledore will surely be watching everything in his school to make sure none of precious little students are taken. People will become suspicious when they know that you weren't there for the attack. He and the teachers will be watching everyone!" he snarled. How could this boy be so stupid?
"Forgive me, Mr. Livinston, but I thought that you may want to know that there is a group of aurors on their way here. But, I'm sorry, that's not what's important right now." Luscius said with spite.
Veovis narrowed his dark green eyes the silver haired boy in front of him. Too cocky, but very influential. Also a key tool in getting Isabella from Hogwarts. It was a pity that he would have to marry his daughter off to someone so unworthy in his opinion, but the Dark Lord suggested the match.
There was no doubt that they would have beautiful children. Isabella, with her auburn hair, pale complexion, and soft features. And Lucius, his aristocratic features, would look stunning on a child.
The Malfoys were also in Voldemort's inner circle. The only other young men were big, hairy, and ugly. There was no way in hell that he would send Isabella to someone like that. They were all too stupid to know that he would kill them if Isabella was touched. Luscius Malfoy, on the other hand, wasn't.
Veovis Livinston was a powerful man. To himself, he was a follower of Voldemort, to the rest of the world, he was a ruthless businessman who owned several well off shops in not only Diagon Alley, as well as Knockturn Alley. His name commended a certain amount of respect. He knew the ministry was suspicious of him, thinking him to dabble in the Dark Arts. Although it was true, he had enough influence with the other ranking ministry officials to smooth it all over.
"Luscius, do you not think that I have planned this through? That I am a fool? Of course I know that the aurors are coming. They have suspected me of being a Death Eater for a while now."
"I wasn't trying to insinuate anything Mr. Livinston. If they perform a search they will find her." Veovis smiled.
"You're so naïve Luscius. I have already thoroughly planned this. I have a room in the house that is untraceable by magic. If you open it the only thing you will see is an old closet. Even if she screams," he grinned, " no one will be able to hear her." Luscius smiled.
"Now, if I am correct in my assumptions, the aurors will be here within a few minutes. I will take you to Isabella's room. We can't have you found by the aurors can we? And if you go back to Hogwarts by Floo powder now, then there is no doubt that you would be detected and they will be able to trace where you came from. We will be able to plan more later after the aurors leave." As he said this he was leading Luscius down an elaborate corridor, rich in grandeur. The walls were lined with portraits of people who must be Veovis' ancestors. They all seemed to have the same eyes. Green. They paused at a door.
Veovis opened up the ratty little door, and waved his hand. Instead of the little closet there was a beautifully designed room, the theme of which was white. They stepped into the room and saw the young woman who wore a dark midnight blue robe.
"Good afternoon Isabella." Veovis said as he stepped towards his daughter. She slammed herself back against the other wall.
"That is not my name! Get away!" Lily shouted, emerald eyes defiant. Veovis narrowed his eyes and stalked over to his daughter. He slapped her hard across the face.
"You will learn your name Isabella. I will not tolerate that muggle name in my domain. I suggest that you learn your name quickly. We wouldn't want any more of this would we?" he gently rubbed her face. "If you are good and learn your name, I will be generous and heal your face. But if not, I'm not so" he was cut off as he heard a large ring throughout the house. I will be back in due time. Luscius, if she doesn't learn her name, then you know what to do." With that said he stalked out of the room leaving Lily alone with the only person she hated more her biological father. Lucius Malfoy.
~*~*~*~
James Potter paced. Back and forth, back and forth. His head was bowed and he appeared to be thinking hard. In front of him were three other boys. Remus Lupin, a light brown haired boy who always seemed tired, sat in a red armchair holding his chin in his hand, looking pensive. Sirius Black sat on the armrest of a couch, looking blankly at the wall in front of him. His long black hair fell in front of his eyes, but he made no move to push it aside. Peter Pettigrew just sat on the couch, watching James pace.
"Prongs stop it. You're going to burn a hole in the floor if you continue with the pacing." Sirius said, not looking away from the wall. James sighed and stopped pacing and threw himself into another armchair across from Sirius and next to Remus.
It was currently five minutes after midnight and the four marauders had yet to hear word of Lily from Dumbledore. They all knew that they wouldn't be able to sleep unless they heard the word that she was okay. James and Sirius had left Professor Dumbledore's office at four that afternoon and hadn't been able to relax. All they could do was wait. And that wasn't appealing in the least. Never before had James felt this kind of emotional torment.
Just as James was about to give up all hope Professor Dumbledore entered the common room. All the boys jumped up. We've found her."
A/N: Ohhh!!! I bet you all hate me now! Uh-oh! hides behind her computer chair. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Remember to thank Kelly for making me post this! Thanks you all! Remember to review if it pleases you! Love you all so, so much! Genesis Shade
Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Kelly, who wouldn't stop pestering me until I put it up. If not for her, it probably wouldn't be up for an excessive period of time. Thanks Kelly! Even if you were annoying as all hell! (
~Wasting Away~
Chapter Eight
Conversations, Worry, and Names
Veovis Livinston sat in his study, swirling the dark amber liquid that resided in his glass in small circles. He smiled, but his eyes turned hard as his fireplace fire roared and went from a sea of orange to a calm emerald green.
He narrowed his eyes as he saw who it was.
"What are you doing here Luscius? Did I not tell you to stay at the castle?" Luscius looked upset and angry at the same time, not to mention confused. Veovis sighed.
"Stupid boy. Dumbledore will surely be watching everything in his school to make sure none of precious little students are taken. People will become suspicious when they know that you weren't there for the attack. He and the teachers will be watching everyone!" he snarled. How could this boy be so stupid?
"Forgive me, Mr. Livinston, but I thought that you may want to know that there is a group of aurors on their way here. But, I'm sorry, that's not what's important right now." Luscius said with spite.
Veovis narrowed his dark green eyes the silver haired boy in front of him. Too cocky, but very influential. Also a key tool in getting Isabella from Hogwarts. It was a pity that he would have to marry his daughter off to someone so unworthy in his opinion, but the Dark Lord suggested the match.
There was no doubt that they would have beautiful children. Isabella, with her auburn hair, pale complexion, and soft features. And Lucius, his aristocratic features, would look stunning on a child.
The Malfoys were also in Voldemort's inner circle. The only other young men were big, hairy, and ugly. There was no way in hell that he would send Isabella to someone like that. They were all too stupid to know that he would kill them if Isabella was touched. Luscius Malfoy, on the other hand, wasn't.
Veovis Livinston was a powerful man. To himself, he was a follower of Voldemort, to the rest of the world, he was a ruthless businessman who owned several well off shops in not only Diagon Alley, as well as Knockturn Alley. His name commended a certain amount of respect. He knew the ministry was suspicious of him, thinking him to dabble in the Dark Arts. Although it was true, he had enough influence with the other ranking ministry officials to smooth it all over.
"Luscius, do you not think that I have planned this through? That I am a fool? Of course I know that the aurors are coming. They have suspected me of being a Death Eater for a while now."
"I wasn't trying to insinuate anything Mr. Livinston. If they perform a search they will find her." Veovis smiled.
"You're so naïve Luscius. I have already thoroughly planned this. I have a room in the house that is untraceable by magic. If you open it the only thing you will see is an old closet. Even if she screams," he grinned, " no one will be able to hear her." Luscius smiled.
"Now, if I am correct in my assumptions, the aurors will be here within a few minutes. I will take you to Isabella's room. We can't have you found by the aurors can we? And if you go back to Hogwarts by Floo powder now, then there is no doubt that you would be detected and they will be able to trace where you came from. We will be able to plan more later after the aurors leave." As he said this he was leading Luscius down an elaborate corridor, rich in grandeur. The walls were lined with portraits of people who must be Veovis' ancestors. They all seemed to have the same eyes. Green. They paused at a door.
Veovis opened up the ratty little door, and waved his hand. Instead of the little closet there was a beautifully designed room, the theme of which was white. They stepped into the room and saw the young woman who wore a dark midnight blue robe.
"Good afternoon Isabella." Veovis said as he stepped towards his daughter. She slammed herself back against the other wall.
"That is not my name! Get away!" Lily shouted, emerald eyes defiant. Veovis narrowed his eyes and stalked over to his daughter. He slapped her hard across the face.
"You will learn your name Isabella. I will not tolerate that muggle name in my domain. I suggest that you learn your name quickly. We wouldn't want any more of this would we?" he gently rubbed her face. "If you are good and learn your name, I will be generous and heal your face. But if not, I'm not so" he was cut off as he heard a large ring throughout the house. I will be back in due time. Luscius, if she doesn't learn her name, then you know what to do." With that said he stalked out of the room leaving Lily alone with the only person she hated more her biological father. Lucius Malfoy.
~*~*~*~
James Potter paced. Back and forth, back and forth. His head was bowed and he appeared to be thinking hard. In front of him were three other boys. Remus Lupin, a light brown haired boy who always seemed tired, sat in a red armchair holding his chin in his hand, looking pensive. Sirius Black sat on the armrest of a couch, looking blankly at the wall in front of him. His long black hair fell in front of his eyes, but he made no move to push it aside. Peter Pettigrew just sat on the couch, watching James pace.
"Prongs stop it. You're going to burn a hole in the floor if you continue with the pacing." Sirius said, not looking away from the wall. James sighed and stopped pacing and threw himself into another armchair across from Sirius and next to Remus.
It was currently five minutes after midnight and the four marauders had yet to hear word of Lily from Dumbledore. They all knew that they wouldn't be able to sleep unless they heard the word that she was okay. James and Sirius had left Professor Dumbledore's office at four that afternoon and hadn't been able to relax. All they could do was wait. And that wasn't appealing in the least. Never before had James felt this kind of emotional torment.
Just as James was about to give up all hope Professor Dumbledore entered the common room. All the boys jumped up. We've found her."
A/N: Ohhh!!! I bet you all hate me now! Uh-oh! hides behind her computer chair. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Remember to thank Kelly for making me post this! Thanks you all! Remember to review if it pleases you! Love you all so, so much! Genesis Shade
