"What did you find out, Lucius?" A cold voice hissed from the dark corner of the room. Lucius Malfoy was cowering in the middle of the room, trying to edge away from the terrifying being in front of him.
"I, I saw him take that boy from the house, but then he apparated away. I did not know what you would want me to do, so I came back to ask your advice, my Lord."
"Lucius, you are a fool. You should have apparated to Hogwarts. You know that Albus Dumbledore is the one responsible for Snape's actions. He was never a good liar. Go back there now and find out what they are planning to do with that child. I have to fulfill the prophecy so that I can come back to power and rule over the wizarding world."
"Y-yes my Lord. I will return when I discover their plans."
"Lucius, I hope, for your sake, that you have actually found out some more information. It has been a few days since you reported to me."
"Y-yes, my Lord. I have. When I arrived at Hogwarts, I overheard a conversation between Dumbledore and Snape. Snape wants to keep the child, but Dumbledore insisted that he be moved to a Muggle family's house. I followed Snape down to his quarters to question him, but when I got to his door, he was frantically throwing his belongings into a bag. So I stayed hidden. I camped out on the Hogwarts grounds and followed Snape the next day. He ran many errands in Muggle London and in Diagon Alley. It appears as if he is going to flee with the child. The only thing I do not know is his destination."
"Well, Lucius, you have proved yourself to me. And Snape did not suspect that anyone was following him?"
"No, my Lord. I made sure to stay out of sight while following him."
"Good, good. I am afraid, however, that I must ask you to do one more thing for me. You see, I am in no condition to go gallivanting about. I need to rest so that I can gain strength. And I need to have someone that will keep an eye on that boy, because I need him to return to power. So, Lucius, I ask that you pack your things and follow Snape, wherever he is going. When I am ready, I will contact you and you will bring me that child."
"M-my Lord, you need me to do this for you? Could Bellatrix not do this for you? I have a small child at home as well."
"Lucius, for the sake of your child, you should do as I ask of you. You would not want something happening to your family, would you?"
"N-no my Lord. I will go and pack my things."
"Very well, Lucius. I am sure that you will hear from me very soon. I can feel my strength regenerating as we speak."
Lucius Malfoy bowed and slowly backed out of the room. He took one last look at the strange being that Voldemort had become. He then went to pack all of his things to follow Severus Snape, because he would not let Voldemort destroy his family as he had done to the Potters.