Chapter 2: The Plan
"I have hatched a plan that is to be the greatest yet in our rise to power. The Dark Order WILL become the most powerful in history!" Voldemort glared around the room, his red eyes alight with gleeful malice. "Tonight's meeting will be brief. This is of the utmost secrecy. Should word of this plan leak out, each and every one of you shall pay dearly." At this statement, he paused. This needed to be dealt with in the utmost caution. The lesser-ranked Death Eaters might become jealous and-
'Don't think about that!' he chided himself, 'I have no reason to fear betrayal.'
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At that same moment, Severus Snape stood surveying the room from his spot in the circle in a tidal wave of emotions: Fear, anger, anxiety, regret... He didn't belong here. But he was, and he had a job to do. He sighed softly, catching the attention of Lucius Malfoy. Lucius was a man to be feared. He was one of the few whom the Dark Lord completely trusted. Severus was one of the Elite Death Eaters, so he was in the Inner circle as well as Lucius. The difference between them was that Lord Voldemort was growing suspicious of Severus' loyalties. Lucius whispered softly, "What's the sigh for?" Severus muttered back, "It's nothing, just a personal problem." Well, that was halfway true. He focused in on what the Dark Lord was saying. "...so the two Death Eaters who feel the Mark burn upon their arm shall Dissaparate straight to the parlor. Disperse!" It was all Severus could do to stop from crying out as the mark on his arm exploded in pain. He quickly Dissaparated to the parlor, Lucius Malfoy at his side.
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Voldemort met the two in the parlor a moment later, to be assured of no stragglers trying to eavesdrop. "Reveal yourselves" he hissed at the two hooded figures. They looked at each other, then slowly pulled off their masks. Voldemort looked them up and down with a critical eye. "You have been called before me to perform a special task. Should you refuse, you will be killed." Each flicked a glance at each other, then back to the monster that stood before them. "I must require that my two best Death Eaters shall have their traits passed on...This is an honor many would dream of." Voldemort paused, looking pleased. Lucius glanced at Snape again, then asked in a quiet but strong voice, "Master, we beg you to tell us...What is this task?" "Ah, Lucius, what a story! But all in good time, all in good time...What I will be requiring from both of you is a hair." The Dark Lord replied. 'What does he need a Hare from us for?' Severus wondered, furrowing his brow. "A single hair from each of your heads is all. I have a slight project that is going to require you to be particularly active. I have the utmost faith in you both...You are my most trusted Death Eaters." Voldemort broke off, enjoying their confusion. He lowered his voice to a hiss again. "The project I have is one that will bring us to ultimate power, as I said before. The reason that I have you here is to one, get what I need, and two, ensure that that my most honored supporters are commemorated. I enlisted the help of a scientist who is doing experiments in the "gene" field of Science. I am creating a pair of twins, who will be the most forceful in the world. To do this, I have had DNA from myself and an unknown Vampire mixed in. But something was missing...I needed another person to complete the circle. For one twin, I chose you, Lucius, for your charm, abilities for avoiding trouble, and your good status. For the other, I chose you, Severus, for your mental capabilities, perceptiveness, and your position at Hogwarts. You each will be expected to care for the child at some point or another. I have arranged for a foster mother to rear them in the meantime." Both Lucius and Severus glanced uneasily at each other at this, perplexed at the idea. "Tomorrow is when they shall be born. I'll expect each of you here by 8:00pm,"said Voldemort, collecting the hair, "You are ordered Disperse."