A/N: I am so sorry this chapter has taken so long I wanted to think it through carefully plus I have been distracted by a group of ladies * waves at Zarya, Amy, Gabi, Jess and all the other wonderful people at the Beneath the hate chat* who have talked me into writing a few NC-17 stories. Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter, there is a lot more to come.
When Evil Returns
Chapter Ten: Vincent's Revenge
It was over in a matter of minutes. The pain was excruciating and the heartache almost unbearable. Jareth had caused Lavender to miscarry. As Ginny walked down to the common room she didn't know what she was going to tell Vincent. He didn't even know that there had been a baby. When she arrived he looked up and knew something was wrong.
"Ginny," he said with panic in his voice, "What's wrong?"
With tears in her eyes she said, "Lavender had a miscarriage."
The words were like a knife being plunged into his heart. Vincent stood there for a moment just staring at her.
"Vincent I am so sorry."
These words brought him back to reality and he took off up the stairs to Lavender's room.
His hand shook as he quietly opened the door. Hermione was sitting in the chair next to the bed looking pale. When she saw him enter she slowly got up and left the room.
Lavender was lying in the middle of the bed curled up in the fetal position crying softly. This broke Vincent's heart. He silently removed is shoes and robes leaving him in his muggle clothes he wore underneath then climbed in the bed behind her spooning his body to hers and gently wrapping his arms around her as he whispered to her lovingly, "I love you."
Quiet sobs wracked her delicate frame as he held her close wishing he could have protected her from the pain she was now experiencing. He would give anything to be able to take this heartache away.
"I didn't even know," she said as another wave of sobs hit.
"Sshhh it's going to be okay. I promise," he said as her sobs started to diminish.
They lay there like that for a long time, him holding her protectively and her quietly sobbing. After a while he noticed her breathing even out and knew that she had fallen into an exhausted sleep, he was soon to follow.
The weeks that followed the miscarriage were hectic. Lavender was moved to Vincent's London apartment and was unable to see Trevor off to the train. As a precaution to make sure that Jareth didn't try anything again, Sirius had volunteered to travel on the train with him. Sirius had some business at Hogwarts anyway so it all fit in wonderfully.
Trevor was really sad about the baby but had been told by both Vincent and Lavender that there would be other babies, not to worry, and to enjoy the magic he would be experiencing at Hogwarts. When Trevor arrived at the station with Vincent he was scared until he saw the scarlet steam engine. His mouth dropped. "Wow." Was all he could say. Kyleigh giggled, "I know what you mean Trevor, even though I saw it last year it is still awesome. Wait until you see the castle."
Trevor started to relax some and ended up in the compartment with Kyleigh, Martin, Jamie, Neona, Thaddeus and Kara.
They had a wonderful trip, buying all kinds of chocolate and other various sweets. When they arrived at Hogsmeade the first years were separated and Martin, Trevor, Kara and Madeline ended up in the same boat. Kara being the daughter of Neville and Emily and Madeline was the daughter of Severus and Katarina.
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"When I call your name, please sit on the stool and place the hat on your head," said Remus Lupin, DADA Professor and head of Gryffindor house.
"Akins, Charles," said Lupin.
"Slytherin."
"Black, Dierdra," said Remus with a smile.
"Ravenclaw."
Dierdra ran over to where Glynis Weasley was sitting smiling broadly.
"Black, Hunter."
"Where to put you," said the hat. "You are definitely your fathers child but your twin is in Ravenclaw. Hummmm." Hunter sat up straighter almost defiantly.
"Gryffindor," yelled the hat.
Kyleigh, Jamison and Neona were clapping wildly.
Trevor was now holding his breath. He would be next.
"Donnally, Justin."
"Hufflepuff."
Trevor's face dropped. The hat had missed him. He was so lost in thought he didn't even hear the next name called.
Remus repeated himself with a large smile plastered to him face.
"Inkinsoot, Trevor."
Nothing. Repeating as Trevor looked up.
"Inkinsoot, Trevor."
Trevor's jaw dropped. With tears in his eyes he got up and walked over to Remus and looked him in the eyes.
Smiling Remus said, "have a seat Trevor."
"Aahhh, you are the son of a Slytherin and Gryffindor. You have the heart of the lion but things need changing in Slytherin and they need another strong leader," said the hat, "Slytherin."
Trevor got up slowly and headed for the Slytherin table and was greeted happily by Deron Snape.
"Longbotton, Kara."
"Gryffindor."
"Lupin, Gwenyth," Remus winked as he called his daughters name.
"Ravenclaw."
"Macnair, Iris."
"Slytherin."
"Any doubt there?" whispered Severus to Minerva.
Minerva just shook her head.
"Malfoy, Martin."
"You are easier than you sister, there is no doubt you are a Gryffindor."
The Gryffindor table exploded as Martin made his way to the table beaming.
"Potter, Collette."
"So you are Harry's daughter. You also have your mother's fire
"Snape, Madeline."
"You are too much like your mother to be a Slytherin, so I put you in Ravenclaw."
After a few more names and a few more Hufflepuffs
"Weasley, Hewitt."
"Your Dad is going to have a cow but
"Weasley, Simon."
"Gryffindor."
"Weasley, Simone."
"Gryffindor."
"Excellent," said Minerva. "Now for a few small announcements and then we can eat. First we have a new Transfiguration teacher this year. Please join me in welcoming, Professor Sirius Black."
There was a hush over the room and then Dierdra, Hunter and the rest of the Ravenclaws and Gryffindors exploded in enthusiastic applause. Cat calls and wolf whistles erupted from the Weasleys.
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All through September, Vincent and his computer contacts searched for Jareth's whereabouts. One of his contacts and a very good friend of Vincent's had an idea for him on what to do with Jareth once he was found
"So," said Benjamin Law, a farmer contact and wizard who lived in West Virginia with his witch sister Ruth, "What are you going to do with Jareth once you locate him?"
"I would love to kill him but if I do that it doesn't make me any better than him does it?"
"No it doesn't."
"Any ideas on what to do?" asked Vincent.
"As a matter of fact yes. How about you send him to us?"
"Send him to the farm?"
"Yes but with a few alterations. It could be fun," said Benjamin.
"How do you figure fun?" asked a puzzled Vincent.
"Do you trust me?"
"Yes."
"Good then what you do is send him to me with a one way port key and Ruth and I will take care of the rest."
"Are you sure Ruth will go for this?"
"Are you kidding? It was her idea."
"Great, now all we have to do is find out where he is," said Benjamin.
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They got their break on his whereabouts in mid October. A meeting was called in Albus Dumbledore's ministry office. The members present were Vincent, Harry, Ron, Draco, Sirius, Severus, Remus, Minerva and Shane. There was also one other person in attendance.
"What the hell is he doing here?" asked Sirius.
"He was invited by me," replied Albus.
"I don't see what could possibly be a good reason for him to be here," said Severus.
"Please gentlemen and lady, hear me out."
"Okay Albus, we will listen," said a skeptical Minerva.
"As you know we have our share of informants. Well, there has been one informant that is a well-known dark wizard who has been working undercover for the order of Phoenix for years. He has been so far undercover that everyone thought he was an evil man. He was made to do terrible things for the good of the light as have others in this room," he said as he looked over at Severus. "He has been undercover now for over 20 years. He is hated by many and is privy to information that hurt a lot of people. The only one that knew of his loyalty was me and even I couldn't let on. He had to make everyone think he was evil. That informant is Walden Macnair."
"You have got to be kidding me," spouted Severus.
"I assure you Severus that Walden has been working for our side for over 20 years."
They all looked at Walden not knowing what to say. It was Vincent that finally asked, "Do you know where Jareth is?"
"Yes I do. He is hiding out in an old house outside of Hogsmeade. He is waiting for the next orders to come from Lucius. He needs to be eliminated immediately. The two of them are planning something big. I don't know what yet, they don't tell me until the last minute, but I know it's big."
"How do we know we can trust you?" asked Draco.
"You don't need to trust me, trust Albus."
"That's good enough for me," said Harry.
"Me too," said Vincent.
~~*~~
It was dark Halloween night when Vincent and Severus showed up at the cabin. When they burst into the cabin they caught him by surprise and he wasn't alone.
"Stupify," said Vincent.
Jareth's play toy for the evening was a young man about 20 years old.
"Get dressed," said Vincent as he threw him his robes.
As he got dressed, Vincent conjured ropes for Jareth and tied him securely. Severus took the young man outside, altered his memory some and sent him on his way. When he came back in the cabin he had to pull Vincent off of Jareth before he killed him. Vincent asked Jareth as he was lying bloody on the floor, "Wasn't that young man a little old for your liking?"
"You have to use what is available," said Jareth flippantly, "besides it's better than the one woman I was with. She was a sorry excuse for a fuck."
With this statement Vincent was on him again, beating him. After two or three really good shots, Severus once again pulled Vincent off of him.
"Let's just see how cocky you are in your new home," said Vincent, "Obliterate."
As the glassy look of oblivion came over Jareth's face, Vincent placed a baseball cap on Jareth's head.
"Have a nice life you piece of shit," said Vincent as Jareth disappeared.
~~*~~
When Jareth came to he had no clue where or who he was. A man and woman were standing over him looking rather puzzled.
"Who are you?" he asked in a flat tone.
"I'm Benjamin Law and this is my sister Ruth. We own this farm."
"Well it stinks here. What kind of farm is it?"
"A pig farm. I'm sorry I didn't catch your name," said Benjamin knowing full well who he was.
"I..I..my name is Jacob Cane."