Snippet 3
I will classify my lieutenants in three categories: untrusted, trusted, and completely trusted. Promotion to the third category will be awarded posthumously.
"I live to serve you, Master."
"This is satisfying to know, Lucius. But it could be better."
"My Lord?" The tone was suitably worried but a note of calculation still peeked through. Oh yes, Malfoy was smart, powerful and always on the lookout for an advantage in any given situation. In short, a cunning survivor. But he was also a cunning survivor, smart, powerful and always on the lookout for an advantage in any given situation. Absolutely not trustworthy.
"Proceed with our plans." After all, the Dark Lord had not need to justify himself to anyone, especially not one of his lieutenants.
Watching Malfoy bow and leave, he couldn't help but regret Barty Crouch Junior. Now, there was someone he could trust to be ready to die for him…