Chapter four. The Slytherin Elite.
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A/N: hmmmm I haven't really been very motivated to continue this story ... thanks to the people that did review, I guess since last chapter thats only you bakachan17, thankyou for your constant support throughout my journey, besides me I'd like to continue this story for my reviews, without you I could not write. I guess that is a little hint to those of us that are lazy to PLEASE REVIEW, if you do I will always read and review your fics =). Oh the ideas from this story come from David =) and Nash ... who refuses to write more of her fic. DAMN YOU!!!
ummm ... this chapter is from Regulus' point of view, the marauders are loosing my interest because I'm halfway through another fic, Bonds, about Remus and he seems to be occupying my time. Don't expect that fic though, I'm not publishing it here.
enough blubber .. here's the chapter,
Dusk dawned in the Slytherin common room, Regulus was sprawled on his favorite leather couch, his head tilted over the side, his blue eyes intent on Lucius as he acted out his run in with Narcissa. His delightful cousin.
"I was beginning to feel that she had begun to appreciate my presence." Lucius shook his head slowly, "She should be begging for me, I could be with one of her other sisters, but no, I chose her and all she can show me is her back." His voice grew deeper, "A little bit of consideration is all I am asking for, a little bit of respect." He turned towards Regulus who shrugged his shoulders casually.
"She was always the ice queen when we were younger, a bit of a loner but proud. If you know what I mean. I don't think it's anything personal, she's just like that, sort of vacant." He paused thinking of the many family gatherings they had shared together. In the years earlier Narcissa had always played with Sirius as they were the same age, it was Regulus and Bellatrix who had shared a friendship. He had not gotten to really understand his blonde cousin but he knew what she would stand for, unlike his brother.
"I just feel so ... invisible, when I am around her." Lucius continued, assuming his usual pacing, "Mother talks very highly of her, it would be quite safe to say that she is simply infatuated with her. I do not understand why she will not warm to me."
Regulus laughed, swinging upright in the couch to face Lucius, "If I might say, you can be quite ... intimidating, to those that don't know you. She is a quiet, reserved girl, perhaps that is the problem." His eyes caught those of Diana, a pretty sixth year who he liked to ... spend time with. He issued a charming smile and a small wink, his signature. She smiled politely in return, turning her eyes downwards and then flicking them back to his in a flirtatious message.
Lucius turned to eye Diana and then Regulus, "Off you go then, go on ..." he prompted, "don't be late for the session tonight, I want you to help me lead as usual. I believe we may have a new member within our ranks."
Regulus nodded, understanding what it meant to be leading with Lucius again, the Dark Lord had his eye on Regulus and for the time it wasn't moving. He would do anything to keep the Lord's attention fixed on him, anything.
Not entirely dismissing this thought but placing it towards the back of his mind, he made his way towards Diana, looping his arm through hers and flicking his hair out of his eyes.
"Hello, princess." He smiled, flashing a row of perfect teeth. She giggled into his shoulder, seeing an 'older' man seemed to be an excitement for her, she never did talk much.
His next thought contained a row of rude sequences that would have Lucius on the floor laughing. Yes, the girl would have to go, she was just a bit of fun. His little bit of fun for the week. It did not make sense that Lucius spent his time trying to crack Narcissa when there were plenty more willing girls that would be far easier to snare. He steered a giggling Diana out of the common room and into a dark corner, god, that constant giggling was getting on his nerves. He would have to quieten her.
Lucius looked up from his position in his chair at the head of the long black table. The silver serpent carved into the table withered as it sensed his movement. He had long sense learnt to control it.
Regulus hurried over to stand beside Lucius, whispering a small "Sorry" before turning to look at the faces spread around the table. Their faces displayed many emotions, the most common being anxiety and loyalty. Two very different but both useful.
Lucius cleared his through loudly before beginning to speak. "We have to new members joining our rather quickly growing ranks, they have both pledged allegiance and faithfulness to the master. He was very pleased when I spoke to him last."
There were many murmurs at this comment, although they were cooled but Lucius grey eyes. He continued, "Avery, Crouch, please stand." He lifted his hands upwards and the two most anxious looking were lifted involuntarily from their seats and into standing position.
"Welcome to the Slytherin elite." Regulus spoke, beginning to know the procedure for recruits by now. "The rules are as stated" His ebony wand was lifted and with the mutter of a few words a large piece of parchment appeared in front of the newcomers. "They are never changed, never abused and never talked about outside this room. If you disobey any of these guidelines you will suffer a long and most insufferable death." His mouth curled at the corners, Bellatrix sat up, an equally twisted smile playing upon her lips.
"Do you understand?" Lucius spat, his patience growing thin, obviously due to a run in with the delightful Narcissa, who never appeared in this room.
Avery and Crouch nodded and stammered a barely audible "Yes Sirs". The parchment vanished and the boys returned to their seats, helped along by a some what uptight Lucius.
Lucius gestured for Regulus to also take his seat, the second biggest in the room and of a rich black hippogriff hide. He did with a slight tilt of his head in mock respect, he would treat Lucius like an equal, perhaps they were, who questioned the Dark Lord's motifs?
"The evenings session has not been called to discuss recruits but to finalise the plans that have already been keyed into place throughout the past weeks. The Lord would like to thank you all for your participation in the smooth running of these events. As you are already well aware, the most we can perform in this Dumbledore invested castle is 'remind' those that believe in the fair treatment of mudbloods and mudbloods themselves of our presence."
His eyes scanned the egger faces of the Lord's most enthusiastic followers; Black, Black, Crabbe, Goyle, Snape, Parkinson, Macnair, Lestrange, Lestrange and Nott. he pointed his wand to each in turn speaking their names aloud as he reached them.
"You 10 have been selected to, alongside me, lead the taunts over the next month. These attacks will be organised and carefully selected, the filthy will be brought to justice through pain and waste. We leave none through pity, we are ruthless and let none stand in our way. They must recognise that we will not back down."
"Master has provided us very kindly with uniforms to disguise our appearances, they are to be worn at all times during attacks and for no reason should they be removed. Feel honoured to wear them and stand proud." his wand moved and in front of each student that had been named sat a pile of black folded material.
"You may be dismissed and will be alerted of when the next session will take place" Lucius finished. His hand resting on Regulus' shoulder, bidding him to stay.
The others rose and left the room singularly and in groups, talking quietly among themselves.
Regulus turned to look at Lucius, "So it's true then, we are moving."
"Yes" Lucius took his seat next to Regulus, "But I seriously need your help. Our strongest opposition during these attacks will undoubtedly come from the Gryffindors, muggle-loving disgraces. You, more than anyone know of their ways and their plans. So try to squeeze as much information out of your little brother as is possible without killing him. I'll have Snape make you some Veritaserum if you think it will help." He shook his silver mane "Your brother's little gang will not stand a chance, they are going down so hard, they will land on their asses and have no idea why. They will not even see it coming."
Regulus laughed his dog-like laugh, an echo of Sirius shinning through.
Blah, there you all go, the plans of the new little Death Eaters, aren't they so innocent and cute right now?? Thanks Matty for reviewing, how do I write Reggy?? even if I have a slight obsession with him being older.
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