Upon returning to Prince Manor to their very relieved wives, they called for Dumbledore, handed over Draco to Remus who had Dobby following his every move and then went into the bar room to have a drink and prepared to piss off their wives. Over the next hour they unraveled the story of what happened at Malfoy Manor in great detail, telling on themselves for every lie they told the Dark Lord.

Lily was a bit upset but understood the need for the lies.

Narcissa on the other hand was a little more upset. She proceeded to cuss Lucius for everything he was worth. Lily tried to intervene and explain the benefits of the Dark Lord thinking her dead but Narcissa was livid about being made an adulteress.

Lucius took his punishment from his unrelenting wife without a word or a smirk.

"Hell Lucius I don't mind being dead but you seriously had to turn me into a whore too?!" Narcissa screamed followed by an open handed slap across his left cheek.

The whole room stood still in silence until Lily grabbed Narcissa by the arm and sternly said, "Cissy, that's enough! Come on, we need to leave them to talk and we need to have a chat as well." Narcissa still livid allowed Lily to lead her out of the room and upstairs into the library where she managed to calm her down and shame her for her actions.

Lucius was left rubbing his cheek that was now stinging with four small red perfectly shaped finger whelps.

Snape poured him a drink and pushed it down the bar, "Sorry man, I didn't think she would seriously get that pissed."

Lucius laughed, "She has always took great pride in her gracefulness and ladylikeness. I destroyed both of those things in a lie, I knew she would be pissed."

Dumbledore was left shaking his head at what he had just heard and seen and remained quiet for a short time. Finally he spoke up, "You two have no choice but to deliver the information. This was a close call and if it weren't for those elves you'd both be dead. Please inform me of the information you gather as quickly as you can."

"You're correct sir, we have no choice but to deliver what he asks. He is unhinged and would kill both of us. I honestly do not think the prophecy child will be born in the muggle world." Snape said with a tone of despair and hope.

Dumbledore sighed, "I agree, the child will be at least half blood if not pure in my opinion but he's leaving no stone unturned. I just hope he doesn't plan to kill every child born under these dates. I can't believe the Ministry failed at protecting those records better, of course no one would expect Crouch Jr as a Death Eater. Gentlemen, please be careful tomorrow and do as he wishes. I will see you both soon. I must go and deal with some things with the Order." Dumbledore bid his goodbye and was gone with a crack.

Severus and Lucius dared not to leave the bar they sat there drinking and talking about the best way to handle the mission ahead of them.

A short while later a very embarrassed and much calmer Narcissa appeared in the doorway.

Snape chuckled, "I'll leave you two alone if you promise not to beat on my friend again." Eyeing Narcissa as he spoke. Narcissa put her head down in shame and Snape took his glass and walked to the doorway where Narcissa stood. "He did it to end the hunt for you and Draco. You are still as every bit the woman you were before." Severus stopped and whispered before exiting the room.

Narcissa timidly made her way over to Lucius, "I am so sorry. I should have never gotten so upset. I understand now. Lucius I am so sorry." Narcissa pleaded.

Lucius laughed, "It's ok, I knew you'd be pissed."

"No, it is not ok, I hit you! You were protecting us and I slapped you for it. I am a horrible person!" Narcissa shrieked.

Lucius shook his head, "Witch as much as I have put you through over the past few years I think a single slap was well deserved."

Narcissa huffed, "I feel awful, is there anything I can do?"

Lucius rubbed his still red cheek, "Yeah, never punch me. I bet Lily has taught you her right hook and if it's as bad as Snape says I'm sure you'd break my jaw." Lucius finished with a laugh.

Narcissa rolled her eyes, "Dear Merlin, let's go get our son before Dobby drives Remus insane."

Just before dusk the following evening Severus and Lucius said their goodbyes and prepared to apparate to the first address on their list. "What's the first address?" Lucius asked.

"12 Winkfield Lane, Windsor, Berkshire." Severus said with distain at having to do this.

"Well we better be off. I don't wish to die after living through that close call." Lucius said with a huff.

The two men landed in a darkened alleyway on Winkfield lane and walked the street among all the other people in the very affluent neighborhood. They for once didn't look out of place due to it being Halloween night, everyone was dressed funny. Lucius and Severus noticed the homes as they passed them, they were all very expensive beautiful homes, these weren't typical muggle homes, these muggles came from money. "This can't be good. Money is power in the muggle world. I thought this was a wild goose chase but this changes things. He has carefully picked certain muggles." Severus said uneasy.

"You noticed that as well." Lucius agree. They found the home that sat at #12. "Dear Merlin, this is not what I was expecting." Lucius said in awe at the three story red brick home sitting before him.

"Let's get this over with, all we need is names and if a child is here. There's no need to give him detailed information I'm sure he already has." Severus said grimly.

The pair slyly made their way to the back of the home, which appeared to be empty due to the lack of lighting. With a quick flick they were inside. The very large and lavish home that was indeed empty. Severus and Lucius parted ways. Severus searched the second floor for baby things while Lucius searched the main floor for mail and pictures. They quickly found both, within 15 minutes they were both back on the main floor. Lucius found a piece of mail with the names Meredith and Steven Fletchley and a photo of the pair proudly holding a chubby little boy who looked just a few months old.

Severus was wearing a grim look, "There's a huge nursery upstairs holding every baby item one could ever hope for."

Lucius frowned and showed him the photo and mail, "Take it with us as proof?"

Severus nodded yes, "Let's get out of here. Where are we going next?"

Lucius dug out the parchment, "4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey."

With a crack the pair found themselves standing at the end of Privet Drive, it was lined with modest muggle homes. These homes were more of what they had expected, they quickly made their way through the crowded streets of parents and children and found #4. It like the other home was fairly dark on the inside in was a modest two-story home, in which they quickly made their way into. Lucius entered first, "I'll check upstairs this time. You look for proof down here."

Severus nodded as Lucius made his way around the darkened home. Severus looked in random places he knew muggles liked to keep mail, these were tidy muggles so there wasn't much laying around. Severus looked to the fireplace where several photos sat. He couldn't make them out but as he crossed the room his blood ran cold. He stood in shock and anger.

Lucius came bounding down the stairs, "There's definitely a baby here."

"That fucking bitch!" Severus said low and cold.

"What is it?" Lucius asked confused. Severus grabbed a picture of a fat man, a skinny woman and a fat baby, whirled around, "This is a fucking test. This is Lily's sister!"

Lucius looked at the picture, "Lily is the prettier sister. She hates her sister. Why are you so upset?"

Severus narrowed his eyes, "This is Bella letting me know she knows all about Lily, dumbass!"

"Oh!" Lucius said in understanding. "Snape we don't have a choice. You know that. Look at how big that kid is. He probably isn't even in the time frame. This is just Bella trying to piss you off." Lucius tried to reason with Snape.

Severus drew a deep breath, "You're probably right. He is rather large and Petunia is as ugly as ever. Help me find a piece of mail and let's get this over with."

It took some searching but they finally located a piece of mail with the name, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, on it. "Come on let's go to Knockturn Alley and call him. I don't want the bastard hanging around my house all night, he never said where to bring this stuff anyways." Lucius suggested.

"Fine by me. I need a damn drink anyways." Severus agreed.

In the same dark alley Snape had called the Dark Lord the night that Barty Crouch Jr. killed the slag, he called him there again. It was only moments until the vile hissing could be heard.

"I assume you two have completed your task?" The Dark Lord said in a cold tone.

"Yes My Lord, we have what you requested from both homes." Lucius said as he handed over both pieces of mail and the photos.

"My Lord, both homes had fully furnished and used looking nurseries, both looked to be for boys." Severus added.

"Very good. You may go. You have done well tonight my faithful servants." The Dark Lord hissed before disapparating.

"For fucks sake let's get a drink or two before I have to tell my wife and Dumbledore I just handed over my bitch of a sister-in-law and her child to the Dark Lord." Severus said aggravated. They found the closest bar and drank heavily for the next hour.

The news of the Dark Lord targeting Petunia was a bit shocking to both Lily and Dumbledore. Lily hadn't spoken to her sister in years due to her refusing to allow Lily to be a part of her wedding so she didn't even know of her child. "I'll go visit mum and dad in the morning to find out more information on the baby." Lily said solemnly.

"Lily love the child looks a bit older than what the Dark Lord is looking for. I honestly believe its Bellatrix sending me a message. You must be extra careful, and you will take Sirius or Remus with you." Severus said in a 'don't even try to argue with me' tone.

Dumbledore was a little disappointed they could only provide the two names due to having to call the Dark Lord to them, "He's being very careful. He didn't call a meeting so none of you would know the other's information." Dumbledore said grimly.

"Yes, I do believe that was his plan. That way if the information gets out then he will know who the traitor is." Severus said quietly.

"You and Lucius do as you must with as little harm as possible. You must maintain your good graces. Now is not the time to test his patience. We will have to wait on his next move." Dumbledore warned.

The next morning Lily visited her parents with Sirius and casually brought up Petunia.

Her mother was more than happy to tell her all about her first grandchild, Dudley. He was born June 23rd, which put him outside of the prophecy window. They all breathed a sigh of relief knowing it was just Bellatrix being evil, letting Snape know she knew all about Lily and her family. Lily didn't care much for her sister but no one deserved to lose their child. There was little chance he would be magical anyways, both Petunia and her husband were completely muggle.

The Dark Lord grew quiet again after Halloween. They were not called for meetings or tasked with anything else for a few weeks. They all enjoyed the peaceful time watching Draco grow a little more everyday, knowing hell was coming soon.

The Dark Lord who held a great distain for muggles seemed to be studying their behavior. The first weekend in December Severus felt that burn he hated.

Lucius just happened to be at Malfoy Manor for once, which was a good thing. Severus gave his usual speech of keep them safe at all costs and hugged and kissed Lily like it would be their last before apparating to Malfoy Manor.

The look on Lucius's face told him they were about to be tasked with something disgusting and Severus hated it.

The Dark Lord skipped his usual speech of why they were doing this and got to the point for once. He was still cold and vile but much calmer than the last meeting. He stood calmly at the head of the table once everyone arrived on time and began, "You have been called here to complete the second part of your mission. After much research I have picked the families I feel could be a threat to me in the muggle world. I have picked today because the muggles are in between their major holidays and won't be missed for a few weeks. You and your previous partner will go to the home given to you and kill the entire family. I want the prophecy child brought back to me dead as proof you have done as you are told. Bella will also check every address for the dead parents in case any of you are feeling merciful. Fail and you die. You have 4 hours to complete this mission. One second late and I kill you on the spot. I do not care who you are or how high you are ranked. Bellatrix give them the addresses. If I were you, I'd leave immediately." The Dark Lord demanded in a cold calculated tone.

Severus and Lucius were both sick at the thought of killing an entire family. Severus knew he would be handed the address of Privet Drive. Bellatrix handed him the parchment with an evil cackle and his heart sunk, already knowing what the parchment said he simply crumpled it in his fist. He stood to walk outside of the Malfoy gates to apparate thinking the entire time of how to get around this. 'Think you fucking idiot! There must be another way.' Severus thought as he walked.

Lucius quickly caught up to him, "I just knew it was going to be Lily's sister. I assume the Dark Lord made the final call and money trumped revenge." Lucius whispered.

Severus turned on heel, "What? It's not Petunia?"

Lucius looked confused, "No, did you not read the address? It's not any better of a task but at least it's not family. It's the Fletchley couple in Berkshire."

Severus sighed, "No, it's not better but at least I don't have to kill family."

"If only the poor muggle bastards had house elves to save their asses." Lucius said sadly sarcastic.

"Lucius you are fucking brilliant sometimes. Let's get to Berkshire, we only have four hours!" Severus said almost excited.

Once they landed in Berkshire Snape immediately called Shelby. "Yes Master?" the little elf said almost immediately. "Go to my stores and bring me a bottle of Draught of Living Death and hurry Shelby! People's lives depend on it!" Snape said hushed and hurried. Shelby left in an immediate pop.

"What in the hell do you have planned?" Lucius asked.

"I'm keeping us from killing three muggles hopefully." Severus said unsure. "I've never given this to muggles much less a baby, too much and they never wake up. The right amount and they are dead in appearance, sort of like suspended animation. Dead but not, if I get the dose right." Severus further explained his plan while waiting on Shelby.

Shelby promptly returned with the correct bottle. "Thank you Shelby, now please go home and stay there. Tell Madame Snape to call for Dumbledore, tell them both I said it is life or death for three people if they are not there when I return." Severus ordered.

"Yes sir Master Snape." Shelby replied before leaving with a small pop. "There's no easy way to do this, I say we go through the back door like last time. We body bind both parents and go from there. I made this so it's potent. I will need time to figure out how much to give to each of them, especially the child.

"I'll do whatever you want to do if it means we don't have to kill them." Lucius said hopeful.

The pair silently made their way through the back door and found the couple sitting at the dinning room table. Severus nodded to Lucius and they both threw a body bind curse at each person. "I'll stay here and talk to them and start trying to figure out the dose. You go and locate the child." Severus ordered, taking over the mission.

Lucius said nothing and left to find the child. Severus sat that the table where the couple were held by the curse. They could not speak or move but could see and hear. Severus quickly explained he was going to give them a sleeping 'medication' to save their lives and that someone would come and help shortly. He couldn't possibly explain everything to these people, he only told them enough to reassure them that all would be ok in the end.

Severus tried to guess their height and weight to formulate how much to give each of them to keep from putting them into a permanent slumber. Lucius returned to the kitchen where Severus was feverously trying to double check all his calculations to keep them out long enough yet not poison them beyond coming back.

"The baby is asleep in his crib. Is there anything I can do to help?" Lucius asked timidly.

"I've double checked this to my best. Just beg Merlin I'm right." Severus said nervously. Severus looked down at the potion and the amounts he had measured out and to each person. "I am truly sorry for having to do this, but it is this or death and we're trying to save you and your child." Severus said genuinely sorrowful. "Lucius, I need you to bind them to the chair. We will have to remove the body bind to give this to them."

Lucius quickly made his way over to the man and with a flick of his wand ropes tied the man to the chair. Severus stood on the other side with the measured amount of potion,

"We must be quick, verbally undo the body bind so I know when to pour this down his throat." Severus ordered. Lucius verbally gave the counter curse and Severus grabbed the man's face and poured the potion down his throat. Within seconds the man went limp.

They walked over to the mother, Severus with potion in hand nodded to Lucius as soon as the curse was lifted Severus grabbed her face but she managed to say "Wait, please!" before Severus got the potion in her mouth. Severus stopped and looked at the visibly scared lady, "Ma'am you must hurry. We are on a time limit and I must do this no matter what you say."

"I know, all I ask is you please take care of my son. Please. I know you must be merciful men or you would have just killed us. Please take care of him until I can get him back. That is all I ask of you." She pleaded as a tear rolled down her cheek.

Severus looked down at the lady with a face full of regret and sorrow, "I promise we will do our very best to protect your son. We have a couple of mother's to look after him until you can be awakened. I am truly sorry about this." Severus said as he gently grabbed her face and she allowed him to pour the potion down her throat. Just as her husband she went limp within seconds.

"I fucking hate this shit. Dammit!" Severus yelled after the woman fell unconscious.

"I don't particularly care for it anymore either. We truly were sick bastards before." Lucius said quietly as he looked at the couple to anyone would appear to be dead. Their chests didn't rise and fall and they already had paled some.

"We need to fix the scene. It can't look this easy. Break a few things around the house like there was a struggle. I will position them to look more natural." Severus told Lucius. They quickly went to work to made the house and couple appear to have struggled and look like the fell naturally when they died from the killing curse. Severus triple checked that he had everything he used to calculate and prepare the potion. "Now for the baby." Severus said feeling sick, knowing he must have this dose perfect.

"I'll get him." Lucius said grimly. Lucius quickly entered the kitchen with the baby boy who was now wide-awake wrapped in a fluffy blue blanket.

Severus took the baby from Lucius feeling sick and nervous, "Little guy, I hate to do this but it's your only chance." Severus said quietly as he picked up the dropper with the draught in it. The baby smiled at Severus and made a cooing noise, which tore at his heart, 'Merlin, please let me have this right.' Snape thought as he smiled back and placed the dropper in the baby's mouth. He watched as the baby scrunched his nose as the bitter taste fell on his tongue, then went limp and lifeless in appearance.

The pair exited the home; Severus called Shelby, giving her all the notes he made and the remainder of the draught and directed her to go straight home. "Lucius if this doesn't work we are dead men." Severus said nervously looking down at the baby who by all appearances looked dead, his little cheeks were already paling.

"I know Snape. I know. We've walked this wire for a while now. You'd think we'd of become used to it by now." Lucius replied.

Severus wrapped the blanket tightly around the baby and placed him tightly against his chest covering him with his cloak to help prevent splinching him during apparition back to Malfoy Manor. "Well, I suppose it's time to see if our luck has ran out or not. We shall see who the bigger fool is, us or the Dark Lord, let's go."