CHAPTER TWO: AN EVIL PLAN
An excited murmur broke out among the Death Eaters.
"Atlantean?"
"How are we going to get to Atlantis? "
"Crystal? What the heck kind of power source-"
"Quiet!" Voldemort's voice silenced the babble. "If my spies say there is a power source under the ocean, then there's a power source under the ocean!"
The Dark Lord paused, considering his next words. "We will split up. All Animagi, to the north chamber. Those of you that are skilled in the art of self-transfiguration, to the west chamber. Spies…half of you go with Goyle to meet the Animagi; the other half, with Crabbe, to the west. The rest of you are dismissed."
1 In the North Chamber
Rows upon rows of benches were arranged in the large meeting room. Each wizard took a seat.
Voldemort stood at the front, the look on his face stern. He began the choosing.
"All of you that transform into birds…you are dismissed."
A third of the Death Eaters left, annoyance visible on their countenances.
"If your animal form is a fish, you stay. If it is a dolphin, whale, shark, et cetera, you stay."
Half of the remaining wizards shuffled out.
"Goyle," Voldemort said as he left, "you are to tell them everything you know about this crystal."
2 In the West Chamber
As You-Know-Who entered, the first thing he saw was Crabbe, explaining a detailed map of Atlantis to the wizards.
"…is located at the top of the central tower. You will transform into water creatures, Apparate to the tower area, then use a Summoning charm to take…" He had noticed his master's entrance. "Er, take the Crystal back to the hideout."
"Very good, Vincent," the evil one said, "By this time next week, we will rule the world!"
He shouted to his minions. "Switch rooms, everyone! You must know everything about this Crystal before we seek it!"
An excited murmur broke out among the Death Eaters.
"Atlantean?"
"How are we going to get to Atlantis? "
"Crystal? What the heck kind of power source-"
"Quiet!" Voldemort's voice silenced the babble. "If my spies say there is a power source under the ocean, then there's a power source under the ocean!"
The Dark Lord paused, considering his next words. "We will split up. All Animagi, to the north chamber. Those of you that are skilled in the art of self-transfiguration, to the west chamber. Spies…half of you go with Goyle to meet the Animagi; the other half, with Crabbe, to the west. The rest of you are dismissed."
1 In the North Chamber
Rows upon rows of benches were arranged in the large meeting room. Each wizard took a seat.
Voldemort stood at the front, the look on his face stern. He began the choosing.
"All of you that transform into birds…you are dismissed."
A third of the Death Eaters left, annoyance visible on their countenances.
"If your animal form is a fish, you stay. If it is a dolphin, whale, shark, et cetera, you stay."
Half of the remaining wizards shuffled out.
"Goyle," Voldemort said as he left, "you are to tell them everything you know about this crystal."
2 In the West Chamber
As You-Know-Who entered, the first thing he saw was Crabbe, explaining a detailed map of Atlantis to the wizards.
"…is located at the top of the central tower. You will transform into water creatures, Apparate to the tower area, then use a Summoning charm to take…" He had noticed his master's entrance. "Er, take the Crystal back to the hideout."
"Very good, Vincent," the evil one said, "By this time next week, we will rule the world!"
He shouted to his minions. "Switch rooms, everyone! You must know everything about this Crystal before we seek it!"
