Hello my lovelies! This chapter is going to open up alot of eyes, and change alot of things for now on. So enjoy, and Reivew after you read, Thank you.
Some of you might be mad, but either way, I enjoyed writing this chapter.
[ Viktor Pov ]
It's been so long since I've seen my beautiful Isabella's face, and soon hopefully I shall be able to surprise her. Though right now I wasn't going to be granted that wish, Mrs. Malfoy owled my mother, who in return owled me and informed us a very important meeting was going to happen to night.
I met my mother at the steps of Malfoy Manor, and offered her my elbow like a gentleman. She giggled girlishly and nodded in approval.
" I do hope you treat Isabella with this much respect as you do me." She said in a fast rush, waiting for the door to be opened.
I looked down at her, she just like My Isabella, is short. I have her a very serious look.
"I think I may treat her even better than you from time to time." I told her hoping she caught the look in my eyes.
She smiled then frowned.
" Cissa told me things were going to change, or at least might change, she didn't elaborate but I'm sure you can assume what's going to happen to night." My mother said in a hushed tone.
I didn't get the chance to really say anything, but give her a worried look.
Tonight might just be the night the Dark Lord insists on Isabella becoming a Death Eater just like my family. Though most of his followers, or what have you, wanted to it, and stepped up with out being demanded or having been asked. Much like my Father and Mother.
The soul truth of me stepping up and taking my father's position in the Death Eaters ranks was about pure revenge. Those on the light side of things, who thought that they were much better than us, because we wanted to be in a world with everybody. To have all creatures be accepted equally, to have them on our side in case something happened, it wasn't all about power, at least not to all of us. To some, or most, it was about unity, to have our world in a tight nit, so nothing could come in and try to stop us.
For me, it wasn't about unity, or for creatures of any sort to be accepted as an equal. To me it was about revenge. I wanted to avenge my father's death. They call the 'dark side' evil, and dark, but what about when they came into my home when I was just a small child, and killed my father. Mother and I had been hiding under the floor boards, its knowledge to them unnoticed because of the protection spell that covered it. Mother held me tight in her arms and kept a firm hand over my mouth, to stop me from screaming out at seeing my father being sucked of his life. They were never aware that mother was a Death Eater, back then, it was just men, but their wives and the like followed their men who followed the Dark Lord. Though now, it's changed. The wives were known to be Death Eaters, or at least people on the outside, seen that the wives were accepting what their husbands were up to.
Dumbledore had ordered that they hunt the Death Eaters down, to slow the Dark Lord in leading the battle that was so long ago to most, but to us, the ones who lost somebody and actually had been there, it seemed like few moments ago had only pasted since the time our loved ones were killed.
To me, why shall I feel remorse about killing them, when they were dead set on killing us? Killing us with out real prime reasons? The good thing about mother and I, is that our alliance to the Dark Lord, is a secret unless your in The Circle.
The Circle Consists of the main players, the most loyal who can be trusted. The Malfoy family, my family, and a few other's were in. Which only consisted of about 14 people. Nobody from the Ministry besides Mr. Malfoy is in the circle. They cant be trusted. We know that they would trade sides in a heart beat if they were found out.
Now, I'm feeling nervous, and I rarely get nervous. I could feel her before she stepped into the room. I've always been able to feel her when she's not by me. It's some weird connection we have. My mother says its our souls reaching out to each other, and in some way, I believe her. Though you could always, no matter who you were, could feel her before she stepped into a room. It was just something about her, like a powerful siren alerting you, it was amazing.
Everybody in the Circle was sat down at the long black table, the only space open for a sitting was on the right side of the Dark Lord. Bellatrix, My Isabella's aunt, Had the left then her family. If the right side is open, then that means the Dark Lord is open to have her. Which he should, because the power that flowed out of her could be felt even when she wasn't in the room. And the Dark Lord always feels a persons personality before, so why not have an open seat next to him? Having sitting on his right is highly respectable, more so near an equal to him.
We all watched as Isabella stopped at his side, and did a show of respect by bowing her head and curtsied a bit. She did not bow down on her knee's like most were meant, or told to do. Of course, the Dark Lord notices this, and a sly smirk feel on his lips, almost lopsided. He stood from his chair and did the same to her, but with out the feminine curtsy.
" It's very wonderful to have the pleasure to meet you Issabella" He told her. His snake like appearance didn't go unnoticed by anybody, and his slur on his S's weren't either, not that he can help it.
He held his pale hand out to meet hers, and in which her small pale hand touched his. He brought my Isabella's hand to his lips and gave her knuckles a light peck. Not lingering, nothing to show disrespect, though I'm not sure I've ever seen him greet a person in that fashion. I looked around with my eyes and noticed the proud smiles on her family's faces. Bellatrix face held the most pride, at least it seemed to be her with the most pride. She of course has prided herself in devoting her entire life to the Dark Lord, so to have her niece here must be something very special to her.
" It's very nice to meet you too, thank you for having me." She said with a nod.
He waved for her to sit, and then he sat after her. He sure is pulling out all the stops tonight, I think to myself. Isabella looked up and caught my eye, and winked at me. I may have blushed, but I'm not too sure. She seems to make me do things no other woman has ever done before. Like blushing, or make my heart beat rapidly to the point it nearly skips.
The meeting was brought to attention, which was about Isabella, and her placement, if she so chooses in The Circle. The words, if she so chooses, didn't go unnoticed by anybody. But we all held our shock in.
" If first want to say that, I'm an very glad to finally get the chance to meet you. Secondly, I do not wish to follow under you. I wish to rule with you, by your side. Not over you, but as an equal." Bella said confidently as she looked into the Dark Lords red eyes.
He held her stare, and made a hmm, sound. They continued to stare at one another, and her never backing down. This surprised him greatly and he nodded and brought his eyes to his hands which were folded in front of him.
" And why is it that you feel you deserve such respect, that you feel you can rule beside me, to be my equal. Your are still a young child, I just wish to understand from your mind." He told her and held her stare as again.
She chuckled softly, but it sounded nearly malicious. Which made his eyes widen.
" That is exactly what makes it so perfect. I am so young, but yet I am very powerful. I can do things that not even the best witches out there can do. All of that blundering about that they do in the class room, is child's play to me. You need somebody with a fresh mind, fresh power, somebody who can be undetected. Why shall I follow under you, when I could only bring you more success beside you? Your power alone is greatly known, and greatly respected." Bella paused to take a breath.
" But what do you think could bring with such a powerful, young, witch like myself? I am well aware of my age, but my fresh quick mind, I could do so much more. No disrespect, but you have so many more resources right in front of you, and you don't even realize it. I have access to Hogwarts, I have access to be nearest to Potter and his friends. Not to mention my connections to the rulers of the vampire race at my hand, and beyond them. I may be young, but I am very aware that you know how useful I can be. You sit here amongst men and women. Yet the only woman out in the field known to our world is my aunt. The other's are still honestly unknown. With those combined of the children near my age, imagine what could be done. You run a nice organization, but with me, it could be amazingly great. I'm here today to extend myself, but not belittle what I can do and how powerful I am. I'm here to make a deal with you, to join your side, but the 'dark side'." Bella expressed.
The Dark Lord seemed to think about it, just as much as we all were. The thoughts of Bella and The Dark Lord leading this battle that we have been fighting and nearly failing for so long, held great hope. No hope wouldn't be the word. It gave great feelings of victory alone with just the thought.
My worries though came to surface. She said beside him, surely he thought she meant as a lover? I hope she wasn't offering him that, not when I already promised her my heart.
" I agree." He told her with a new fire in his eyes.
It wasn't in a lover's look, that I was grateful for.
" I think that you as an equal, is a splendid idea! Your are surprisingly right. Not that I will ever admit that again. Now, please continue on with your thoughts, and your suggestions. We will discuss the other things in private." He said with a wave of his hands.
Isabella stood up and started pacing. We all watched her, though the Dark Lord seemed amused by this. Her father often does it when he's trying to word himself right.
" I've spend plenty of time trying to figure out if I was more dark and then trying to see where I belong. I'm much like my Aunt and Father. So here I am. Now I've thought all day about my argument, and my reasons, and ideas." She said and stopped her pacing.
Through out her plans, and ideas. EVERYTHING she said started to make since. She was filling gaps alone by herself that the Dark Lord alone hadn't thought of yet, that nobody thought of yet.
Nearly two hours since The Dark Lord agreed upon her wishes, the meeting was coming to an end.
" Also wish to request Viktor start to do some work at Hogwarts, not just because he is my boyfriend, but because he alone can be trusted, and his unity is unknown. I'm aware that Umbridge and Dumbledore decided to agree that Madam Cootch needs help direction and all of that in the Quiddich department. He's obviously well qualified, do you not agree?" She suggested.
I swear my pride for my girl rose several miles high! I was going to just surprise her with a visit, but with the chance of taking a job like that, being around her all the time. That was even better. What better way to look after her, and feel at ease at the same time?
Every body seemed to agree with her, and I most defiantly think that I agreed the most.
Soon Isabella and the Dark Lord went off to have a private conversation alone.
" She was splendid tonight wasn't she Cissa?" Bellatrix asked in a dreamy voice.
Her parents had the looks of pride on their faces, as well has wide smiles.
" She certainly was, I was almost worried for her. You know how she is so determined and stubborn, I thought it wasn't going to end so well. She really does belong on top as a leader as well." Cissa stated.
Mr. Malfoy laughed happily.
" It was almost like she was born to do such a thing. Lead and not follow. She was born amazing. She's not a prophesy, she just IS!" He cried out in happiness.
We all laughed at his behavior, he's usually so serious and never smiles. Now he's all jumping for joy.
I sat back after they complimented that they were proud to have me at their Daughters side as her companion. After that My thoughts drifted off to the beautiful young woman who held the attention of everybody at the meeting.
[ Isabella Pov ]
It felt great to finally feel free of my choice. My whole being seemed to be at such ease tonight. I wasn't sure what I was walking into before the meeting, but I was grateful that I did walk into it.
I thought the Dark Lord was going to be some pompous ass, but he showed me the respect I knew I deserved. I've always thought the highest of high about myself, but now, I feel beyond that.
The meeting which I had privately with the Dark Lord went much easier than the meeting before. He told me he held respect for me, and told me He was proud to meet me again since the last time he seen me at my birth.
" I've always known there was something about you Bella, and now you have only provided me with that proof. I know and can sense your loyalty, and it gives me great pleasure to accept your proposition." He told me.
I grinned wildly at that.
I told him I wasn't to be marked with the Dark Mark. I was awarded with a nice set of jewelry. It almost matched his ring he held.
We conducted business, and then talked about much lighter things. Like Viktor. He told me he was proud that he found out I had such a loyal young man. I've always known the Dark Lord held a nice soft spots for true feelings for another. He indeed himself has my Aunt as his lover, which might be why he never honestly punishes her. Then again, I'm sure it would bring her more pleasure than pain.
I left him to his self, and went to visit my family and Viktor before I was to be back at school if I wanted to not get caught for leaving.
Mother and Father, and My Aunt were very pleased with me. Though my parents told me not to forget that I am their daughter, and that they are still my parents. I laughed and hugged my father tightly to me. He's always been proud of my achievements, but this is far more the best thing he's been proud of me fore.
The only thing I felt bad about, was that Draco wasn't to know any of this yet. Draco and I are as close as can be. We share everything with each other. I know he's going to question about the meeting, and I'm only going to be very vague about it.
After talking to Viktor and spending time in his arms, I felt that need for him I did when I first met him. I was thankful for the feeling. I was worried at first when I thought I didn't miss him as much as I though I would. But now, its very aware in every cell of my body. That buzzing that floats around my body by just even being near him made me feel warm in side.
I studied the bonds of Vampires hours earlier, I found that if you feel a spark of electricity, it wasn't the bond of mating, thank Merlin. It was the bond of loyalty, it will only be more pronounced if those who experience it are around each other.
That was one thing I had going on in my mind. Planning a way to get those vampires to switch their sides. I KNOW it can be done. But I also know it wont be an easy feat with Potter and his friends around.
I guess it's time to pull out the stops with this one. Tomorrow morning, I am going to confess to Dumbledore, that I wish to help with the light. Why not have fun with them, and take away their most useful protection?
I got back to the castle a few short hours before it was due time for all to wake up. I was walking around the halls, when a gust of cold air flew next to me.
Bloody Vampires. I mumbled in my mind.
Then I was surprised who it was, I figured it would be either Edward, or the one who struggles with his bloodlust the most, Jasper.
" I see your finally back, I watched you leave and have been waiting to speak to you." She told me in a determined voice.
I swiped through her mind, all of it. And covered my genuine surprise to find her to be true.
" You have my attention." I said and continued to walk
And while we walked, she indeed did talk.
- A/N ;
So we now know what side Bella decided to choose. We're you all shocked about the happenings at the meeting, with The Circle? Figured the Dark Lord needed a little spicing up. He seemed to me to have more tact than to just have all of dark sides business out in the air like at normal meetings.
Did we like Viktor's Pov? How do you feel about him coming to a nice stay at Hogwarts? Seemed nicely done to me, why the hell not?
We also see that Bella and Edward really aren't mates. The explanation of the loyalty bonds will be explained more so next chapter. Though his attraction towards her, isn't exactly her. Besides, Viktor and Bella [ the Bella I picture her as] look better together, and their personalities mesh better together. It's not something that's really done anyways in Crossovers between HP&TWI. So to hell with it.
So as always, I wish to ask if you leave me your thoughts and feelings. It's lovely to hear from you. It makes me feel more excited to continue on faster. So;
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