The shadows fell across the dark room, making it even darker. The boy kneeled before the man in the shadows. "I...have...news, my Lord."
"Yes?" The word sounded like hiss cutting through the shadows.
"The one...amulet...works." the boy began.
"Then so should the other." the man spoke, thoughtfully. "Very good." If one could see through the shadows to the man's face, a sneer would be evident. He was taking great pleasure in the future pain that he planned to be the mastermind behind. "And what of a suitable victim?"
"I...believe I...have found...someone." Again the boy spoke slowly, precisely.
The sneer turned into a satisfied smile. "You are proving to be quite the vaulable member of my little family." The voice was quiet for a moment, letting his devious mind wander over the next steps in his plan. "Seeing as this full moon has passed, giving some a brief reprise." he paused, had light reached his eyes, they would of glinted with malice. "I believe the next shall serve as a reminder. Lest they forget what they truely are."
"What...is it...you...desire, Master."
"You will retrieve the amulet from where it's been hidden." The man spoke again, "And find a way to present it to the one you have chosen." he paused a moment, the with great emphasis continued, "Before the next full moon." The sneer returned to the features of the man in the shadow. "There will be a new werewolf at Hogwarts.
Gryffindor Common Room
The door opened and aloud entrence. "Wormtail mate, where have you been?" Remus called out from the table in the corner.
"J-just getting, s-some fresh air." Peter replied.
"So anymore information of Angelique?" Sirius asked, joining in.
Peter frowned. "No, y-you don't w-want m-me to crawl a-round in the w-walls again? Do you?" he asked, thinking, 'As if I have nothing better to do than follow girl's around for you Padfoot.'
Sirius smirked at the boy. "Not tonight Wormtail, maybe later." He leaned back in his chair at the table. "Just as long as she's mine by the time the Yule ball comes around."
James smiled, "Lily has already consented to do with me." He then looked over to Remus. "Hey Moony, you going to ask Lorelie? From way things look, it'll be falling on the full moon, perfect timing for the two of you, don't you think?"
"Far more often than you do Prongs." Remus replied with a smirk. "But in this instance..." he paused thoughtfully. "I think you may be right. What about you Wormtail?"
"W-what about me?"
"Any prospects?" Remus asked. The boy didn't mean to be unkind, he was genuine in his asking. Although the looks on James and Sirius's faces seemed to feel like taunts to Peter.
"No." he replied quietly.
Sirius stood up, and patted Peter on the back. "No problem mate, I get Angelique on my arm, and I'm sure I can get her to talk one of her friends into going with you." A sigh escaped the boy, 'Not bloody likely.' his eyes fell to the floor. 'I heard how they talk about me...No one is interested in poor Peter Pettigrew.'
James stretched, and yawned, closing the school book he had before him. "And with that. I think I will call it a night."
"Did you even do any work Prongs?" Remus asked, looking over at the nearly blank parchement, which was etched with the name Lily Evans repeatedly. "Ah, I see, hard thinking. And what grade to you expect Binns to give you for this?"
"No worry Moony, I'll just copy yours in the morning." James laughed, picking up his books, and heading for the dorms. Sirius joined him, with Peter trailing behind them. Remus let out a sigh, and returned to putting the finishing touches on his essay.
Hogwart's Halls
The retching sound echoed out from the girl's lavatory, halting the steps of the boy who had just returned from outside. Surpressing the wondering of why he cared, the boy paused outside the doorway and waited. A moment later a pale Lorelei emerged, still feeling a little shaken. "Have you decided yet?"
She nearly jumped at the sound of the voice. "Severus. What are you doing out this late?"
"Gathering ingredients." he replied simply. "You do realize you don't have much more time in with to decide."
"I am well aware of that Severus." Lorelei replied, heading in the direction of the dungeons. The boy fell in step with her. "What compels you to give a damn about something that is none of your concern?"
"Forget I asked. And forget I offered my assistance." Severus pulled ahead of the girl.
Lorelei quickened her pace. "Severus please." The boy stopped and turned to regaurd her once more. "I..." she took in a breath, and let it escape in almost the same instant.
"You're scared. You're confused." Severus began. "You don't know what to do, what you should do." The girl looked at him, shock evident on her face, as he began to tell her the very things that were going through her mind. "You think you know what would be best, yet for whatever reason, you can't seem to do it. You don't even understand why you falter, and wait." Severus raised an eyebrow. "And by the time you realize it was the right thing to do." he paused once more. "It will be too late." Again he was silent, waiting for Lorelei to respond. Instead she just stood there. "Good night Miss Vargus." Severus Snape turned, and left her alone in the hall.