Summary: Malfoy gets his just desserts.
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~*~ Reactions - Death Eater ~*~
Lucius Malfoy screamed in agony writing as every nerve in his body was flayed by the dark energy and angry intent behind the Crucio curse.
Around him several other lesser Death Eaters spasmed from the after effects of the Crucio curses cast by a very irate Dark Lord, Crouch and Wormtail.
"I asked you to do one simple task! To find one magical artifact in the Muggle world! And you screw it up!"
Lucius Malfoy managed to ignore the pain enough to speak.
"My Lord. The Compass directed us all around Muggle London and then into Diagon Alley. The witch used the Floo system to escape."
"Yes." The word stretched on a silibant hiss. "The girl. An obvious Mudblood visiting family in the Muggle world. An unremarkable recent graduate. An untested mudblood witch. And you let her escape!" The last words were shouted. "You let a mudblood escape! You let a mudblood witch get the better of you! I expected so much more from you Lucius. It is a pity you have disappointed me Lucius."
Everyone shivered at the evil intent in the last sentence.
After gauging the barely concealed terror in the audience Voldemort nodded satisfied he had made his point. "Severus."
A figure detached itself from the shadows and bowed low from the waist.
"My Lord."
"You will do what Lucius has failed to do."
"Forgive me, but what has Lucius failed to retrieve?" Severus Snape asked with delicacy. "The Malfoy connections are much more extensive and influential than my own."
"And he has failed!"
Snape inclined his head in agreement. "He has failed in retreiving…?"
"The Key!"
The slim form bowed its head. "Forgive me my Lord, but I am not familiar with that artifact. Most of my research centers around potions and potions ingredients."
The abject apology satisfied the Dark Lords ire.
"True." The reptilian head nodded before continuing. "The Key is a magical artifact, a talisman of enormous potential. With it one can access the resources of other planes of existence."
"My Lord, if it is so valuable why haven't you ordered us to look for it fifteen years ago?"
"Ten years ago it was guarded by the Monks of Dagon." A hint of distaste crept into Voldemorts voice. "They have their own powerful magics. They do not answer to anyone Muggle or Wizard."
Severus Snape considered the information. "And now?"
"And now the Key is in London. It was until Lucius chased the holder and lost the mudblood in Diagon Alley. Crucio!" Lucius Malfoy fell to the floor in renewed spasms. Several allies cowed away fearful of attracting the Dark Lords wrath.
Severus ignored their obvious fear. "Do you wish me to track the Key for you Master?"
"Yesss! The Key is in Hogsmeade! Find it! Bring it to me!"
"Master, the Old Fool is having a stupid costume party tonight. Some foolish Muggle tradition. He has allowed the students to go with staff into Hogsmeade and has ordered all the staff to participate in the activities."
Voldemort considered the excuse.
"Take the compass I gave Lucius. Get the Key and bring it to me within two days."
Severus bowed low hiding the tumult of exultation and gut churning fear he felt at this information – a route to power, perhaps enough power to defeat the Dark Lord once and for all without relying on the Potter brat.
"As you wish Master. The Key will be found."
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TBC...
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AN: The monks who embodied Dawn are the Monks of Dagon right? If otherwise please review and tell me so I can make appropriate changes.
Please read and review. (sarhea1980@yahoo.ca)
Raves and constructive criticism please.
Flames will be ignored.
Cheers!
Sarhea
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~*~ Reactions - Death Eater ~*~
Lucius Malfoy screamed in agony writing as every nerve in his body was flayed by the dark energy and angry intent behind the Crucio curse.
Around him several other lesser Death Eaters spasmed from the after effects of the Crucio curses cast by a very irate Dark Lord, Crouch and Wormtail.
"I asked you to do one simple task! To find one magical artifact in the Muggle world! And you screw it up!"
Lucius Malfoy managed to ignore the pain enough to speak.
"My Lord. The Compass directed us all around Muggle London and then into Diagon Alley. The witch used the Floo system to escape."
"Yes." The word stretched on a silibant hiss. "The girl. An obvious Mudblood visiting family in the Muggle world. An unremarkable recent graduate. An untested mudblood witch. And you let her escape!" The last words were shouted. "You let a mudblood escape! You let a mudblood witch get the better of you! I expected so much more from you Lucius. It is a pity you have disappointed me Lucius."
Everyone shivered at the evil intent in the last sentence.
After gauging the barely concealed terror in the audience Voldemort nodded satisfied he had made his point. "Severus."
A figure detached itself from the shadows and bowed low from the waist.
"My Lord."
"You will do what Lucius has failed to do."
"Forgive me, but what has Lucius failed to retrieve?" Severus Snape asked with delicacy. "The Malfoy connections are much more extensive and influential than my own."
"And he has failed!"
Snape inclined his head in agreement. "He has failed in retreiving…?"
"The Key!"
The slim form bowed its head. "Forgive me my Lord, but I am not familiar with that artifact. Most of my research centers around potions and potions ingredients."
The abject apology satisfied the Dark Lords ire.
"True." The reptilian head nodded before continuing. "The Key is a magical artifact, a talisman of enormous potential. With it one can access the resources of other planes of existence."
"My Lord, if it is so valuable why haven't you ordered us to look for it fifteen years ago?"
"Ten years ago it was guarded by the Monks of Dagon." A hint of distaste crept into Voldemorts voice. "They have their own powerful magics. They do not answer to anyone Muggle or Wizard."
Severus Snape considered the information. "And now?"
"And now the Key is in London. It was until Lucius chased the holder and lost the mudblood in Diagon Alley. Crucio!" Lucius Malfoy fell to the floor in renewed spasms. Several allies cowed away fearful of attracting the Dark Lords wrath.
Severus ignored their obvious fear. "Do you wish me to track the Key for you Master?"
"Yesss! The Key is in Hogsmeade! Find it! Bring it to me!"
"Master, the Old Fool is having a stupid costume party tonight. Some foolish Muggle tradition. He has allowed the students to go with staff into Hogsmeade and has ordered all the staff to participate in the activities."
Voldemort considered the excuse.
"Take the compass I gave Lucius. Get the Key and bring it to me within two days."
Severus bowed low hiding the tumult of exultation and gut churning fear he felt at this information – a route to power, perhaps enough power to defeat the Dark Lord once and for all without relying on the Potter brat.
"As you wish Master. The Key will be found."
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TBC...
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AN: The monks who embodied Dawn are the Monks of Dagon right? If otherwise please review and tell me so I can make appropriate changes.
Please read and review. (sarhea1980@yahoo.ca)
Raves and constructive criticism please.
Flames will be ignored.
Cheers!
Sarhea