A/N: *sigh* Yet another dark chapter, full of Sevvie torture… Theme song is "Voices", by Disturbed.
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Voices, by Disturbed
So, are you breathing
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
What's up, I wonder why
Do you listen to me
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
I can hear the voice
But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me
I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice
And make everything alright
So, are you breathing?
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do
Severus spat a dark red substance onto the ground.
"So you taste the blood? You deserve to. You are pathetic excuse for a Slytherin… siding with Dumbledore… a Gryffindor… You know, I told Harry Potter once that there is no such thing as good and evil. There is only power, and those too weak to seek it. So what benefits are gained from you turning your back on me, Severus? Do you really believe that light can exist without darkness?"
Severus stared at his former Master with cold, unfeeling black eyes, as the snake-like man moved closer to him.
"I see that pain bothers you no longer. Perhaps I should provide you with a little company. Maybe… your wife and daughters? They would make a lovely addition to this room."
Horror crossed Severus' face as he threatened, "If you so much as lay a finger on them…"
"You will do what? Come now, Severus, you cannot do much while chained that wall."
Voldemort twirled his wand as he advanced. When he reached his one-time servant, on his chest in the shape of a pentagram. The line then burned with a bright crimson glow.
"The Five Points Requiem. The Curse will slowly spread out from the five points of the pentagram, consuming you from the inside out. It can only be removed in the event of my death, and we all know that I am not going anywhere. Enjoy these twenty-four hours… they will be your last."
The Dark Lord then left the room flanked by Death Eaters, his obsidian robes swishing behind him.
Severus let loose a bloodcurdling scream and tried to thrash about on the wall as the Curse began eating through him like an acid.
He looked up and saw an hourglass filled with onyxes draining much too quickly, and opened his mouth with another agonized scream.
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Harry shot out of bed.
"Harry? What's wrong?" asked Ron.
"I… I need to see Professor Dumbledore immediately…" he replied, slipping on a housecoat and his slippers.
"It was another nightmare, wasn't it?"
Harry nodded meekly, and the duo rushed out of the dorm underneath the invisibility cloak.
"Should we get Hermione?" asked Ron, when they reached the common room.
"No time…"
Ron nodded and they raced out of Gryffindor Tower.
"Skittles," recited Harry, when they reached the entrance to the Headmaster's office.
"Skittles?" asked Ron, as they ascended the stairs.
"Yeah, it's a Muggle fruit-flavored candy. They're really quite good," replied Harry, opening the door at the top of the stairs.
"Another one, Harry?" asked the old wizard, wearily lifting his head.
Harry nodded and proceeded to describe the vision.
"The Five Points Requiem?" asked Dumbledore. "We will have to speed things up then, and battle will most definitely be necessary…"
Dumbledore then sent Fawkes out with a message to find Charlie and bring him back to the castle immediately.
He then sent Ron to retrieve Lilith and George from Gryffindor Tower and Harry to get Vicious and Rory from the dungeons, while he himself Flooed to Mundungus Fletcher's house and brought him back.
Once all going on the operation, save Charlie, were gathered, the Headmaster began speaking.
"We have had a change of plans. As soon as Charlie returns, you will be leaving on the rescue mission. You must kill Voldemort… figure out some way to do this. It is crucial to Severus' life. He has sealed the Potions Master's fate with the Five Points Requiem."
The occupants of the room gasped.
"It is estimated that he has about twenty-one hours left. Time is of the essence."
A/N: Yes, I know, extremely short. But I had to end there for it to flow correctly. Chapter 17 will be out soon, and will be the first part of the rescue mission. Let me know if you wish to be added to the updates mailing list. COOKIES! ^_^
Dark Queen of Roses: Sorry, but Princess Anna would have my head if I granted someone else that title. But your character is a Pixie in the story, if that's any consolation. ^_^ I'm glad you liked it.
Angelxd14: I'm rescuing him soon in a very insane way!! * hands more sweets to the Princess*
Daine of Queenscove: LOL I'm glad you like it. Insanity rocks!
Hevensdevil: Don't worry, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being insane. In fact, it is quite an honor. LOL about your parents. I'm glad you like the story!