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Updated: October 27, 2006 (Brit-picked).
Chapter 6-Killer Queen
She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatin
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Drop of a hat she's as willing as
Playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild, wild..
She's all out to get you
Voldemort stood surrounded by his faithful Death Eaters, who were listening intently to his speech.
"She is an invaluable piece in this war," he said, speaking of the brown-haired and brown-eyed woman who was currently an ocean away. "Those Order members and a few of you," he said scathingly, his eyes sweeping over the trembling figure of Peter Pettigrew, "are merely pawns in this war, but she, she is as priceless as the Queen, and I want her now."
He strode slowly around the circle taking in the postures and attitudes of each person present in the meeting, which could turn deadly for any one of the members should his mood sanction it.
"My Lord, if I may speak?" came the cold, silky voice of Cesare Malenfort.
Voldemort inclined his head a fraction of an inch, granting him access.
"Why don't you just cast the Imperius Curse on her- or even the Cruciatus Curse? I'm sure that a little pain would get her to see reason," he said with a cruel smile.
Voldemort smiled menacingly. "Cesare, normally, so adept with ideas worthy of being heard by Lord Voldemort but, on this occasion, you have failed wretchedly," he said while his eyes where trained lovingly onto his wand.
"If you remember, Cesare, she can not be forced through spells and curses. Her choice must be un-coerced and of her own free will, or else her magic will never transfer to me. Now, if I am patient enough to wait for him to seduce her and then bring her to me, then you should be as well. Do you understand now? Have I made myself clear?"
Cesare nodded mutely, warily watching the wand being caressed tenderly by his Master.
"Good…see that you continue to understand. Crucio." Voldemort said lazily in his chillingly cold voice. He watched with red, gleaming eyes as Cesare withered on the ground at his feet. Voldemort finally lifted the curse for there were more pressing matters to be discussed.
"Alright…now that that's been settled…Cassi," Voldemort said turning his brilliant eyes on the blond haired woman, "I assigned to you the task to befriend Jessica…is that correct?" he asked gliding slowly over to her.
"Yes Master," she answered with her head hung low.
"And…you still have yet to meet her…is that correct?" he asked while gliding his wand through his thumb and index finger.
"Yes Master."
"Why is this, Cassi? Do you feel that my instructions are inane? Do you feel that I, Lord Voldemort, am frivolous and will take your disobedience lightly?" he hissed, eyeing the petite woman with distain.
Cassiopeia lifted her blue eyes from the ground, widened with fear and shame, "N-no my Lord…Master she's a hard person to come in contact with…and she has that d…."
Voldemort lifted his hand to stop her ranting, "I don't want to hear your useless ramblings. I don't want any excuses- just get it done now…how you've disappointed me…Crucio!"
Voldemort watched with satisfaction as Cassi trembled on the ground in agonizing pain, he listened to her screams of terror with indifference. He lifted the curse and stared down on her with a lack of concern and spoke in a nonchalant tone, "It would be in your best interest if you performed the task I set out for you quickly or you'll see what Lord Voldemort looks like angry."
"My Lord, if I may speak?" Bellatrix Lestrange asked bowing her head to the tall, pale and bald headed wizard.
Voldemort quirked an eyebrow at the Azkaban escapee, approving her request to speak.
"I can do what Cassiopeia," she cast the blond, who was still lying in the dust on the ground, a look of pure venom, "is unable to do, if it is alright with you Master."
"Such a gracious offer Bella," he said smiling sadistically at her, "but no, you are not fit for this undertaking because I do not doubt that that Mudblood lover Dumbledore has someone watching Jessica and you are easily recognized whereas Cassi is known by few.
But Cassi, I must remind you to be on guard, especially for the Animagus, Black, the worst blood-traitor of them all, for he is also mentioned in the prophecy." Voldemort swept his eyes back over Cassiopeia, who was now standing back in her original position.
"Cassi, I do not want her falling into the arms of that cheap Casanova, Black…do you understand that?" He questioned Cassi, as though he was speaking to a small child.
"Yes Master. I won't fail you again," she said bowing.
"Oh I know you won't Cassi, or what you've experienced tonight will seem like a walk in the clouds compared to what I'll do to you should you decide to thwart my plans. Now all of you…get out of my sight!"
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Song: "Killer Queen" by Queen on the "Queen: Greatest Hits I & II"