Chapter 5- The Death Eater Meeting


Snape pulled his robes tighter and fixed his hood to make sure it covered his face as he walked through the Forbidden Forest. Owls flew over his head but he wasn't worried. Miffugan was now under watch 24 hours a day and was not allowed to transform unless absolutly necessary. Severus had been walking for hours. Voldemort always hid these meetings with magic so they were very hard to find.
"Why Snape," came a voice.
Severus's surroundings changed and he was in a clearing. There was a circle of Death Eaters around him. He saw that Voldemort and Peter were also in the center with him.
"My Lord." Snape said as he fell to one knee, took off his hood and bowed his head.
"Stand up Snape," Voldemort's lips curled in an evil smile, "any news from the school of wizardry?"
"Nothing my Lord. Only that a new student has been excepted."
"A new student? Related to anyone we might know?" Voldemort said with excitement.
"Well, she is the daughter of Remus Lupin."
Peter cringed at the name. Voldemort and the others bursted into a fit of laughter.
"They let a werewolf's daughter into the school?" Voldemort cried. He slapped Peter on the back and Petigrew smiled slightly.
"She is in Gryffindor. With Potter." Snape said. Voldemort stopped laughing and so did the others. Voldemort's eyes seemed to see right through Severus.
"Harry Potter and this girl? They are friends?" he sneered.
"Yes, Lord Voldemort. But she has already caused much trouble in the school. I'm confident that she will be kicked out."
"Why?" Voldemort pried. Snape proceded to tell them about the Miffugan incident.
"But that wasn't her fault. It was this Miffugan." said one of the Death Eaters.
"My Lord," said another Death Eaters stepping forward, "I think I have an idea." Voldemort turned slowly to look at the Death Eater and he nodded slightly. Snape saw who it was at once. It was Draco's father.
"This Miffugan had possession of the gems so he must know how to get them. He's also an Animagus. I think he would prove useful to us." Voldemort smiled once more. This time though, Snape could see a plan coming into place.
"Yes," said Voldemort, "I see. If he used the stones he must know some dark magic. He might even become a Death Eater willingly. If we can get this girl we can get Potter! He always helps his friends," Voldemort laughed slightly, "We can also rid the world of the girl's father. We might run into him and have problems later on. Sirius might even come out of hiding to help his old friend!! Killing 4 birds with one stone!!!"
The Death Eaters laughed and Severus joined in. It was a brillent plan if it worked. For a moment Severus remembered how much he had loved this job. But the idea of killing innocent people made him sick. That was one of the reason's why he had taken Dumbledore's offer so willingly. The rest of the meeting went well, by evil standards and soon they were leaving.
"That was quite a good plan." Snape said to Malfoy as they started to walk away.
"Yes, but I couldn't have thought of it without your help." He said and they slapped eachother on the back like old friends.
"Good work." A voice said behind them. It was Voldemort.
"Anything for you my Lord." They said turning around.
"If everything keeps on going so well I will soon rule again."
"We will all wait for that day with anticipation." said Malfoy bowing and then walking away.
"Snape, I have another job for you."
"Anything." He said bowing.
"Get those persuasion gems," Voldemort smiled evily, "and this time I promise to not use them on you."
Snape nodded and started to leave. He shivered as he walked through the forest. Voldemort always knew how to bring up horrible memories and right now Snape couldn't help hearing Micheal's screams.
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Snape entered the Great Hall and was surprised to see that only a few students had stayed for Christmas. Including the troublesome 4, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Anaka. What did I ever do to deserve this? He thought as he sat in his seat. As soon as breakfast was over, Snape went up to Dumbledore. Dumbledore stood up and turned to face Snape.
"Why Severus hello and good morning." He patted Severus on the back and they started walking.
"I have news about last night." Severus started but Dumbledore shook his head.
"It's Christmas Eve Severus. Must we really talk about such matters now?"
"He's thinking of a new plan."
"Only thinking," Dumbledore said smiling at Snape, "when something is final you can let me know." He started to walk away from Snape.
"But he wants the gems." Snape called after him. Dumbledore turned.
"Tell him the Ministry has them."
"Is Miffugan still under watch?"
"Of course. He won't be able to leave." Then Dumbledore left. Severus sighed and walked to his room. He started to clear his desk, since there wouldn't be classes for a while when he noticed an odd piece of paper on his desk. It read:
Snape,
There will be no more meetings for a while. We have left to work out the plan.
P.P
Stupid rat, he thought as he set the paper on fire. He sat and rubbed his arm slightly. Snape knew the one thing he wanted for Christmas would never come true.