AN. I make no monies and Harry Potter is JK Rowling. I merely borrow and keep my day job. Short chapter and it leads to the final chapter
Chapter 19 Voldemort's Plan and Wooing Part II
Severus, Donovan was under Voldemort's spell. We've taken care of it and in 24 hours we will question him after he recovers."
"Keep me informed sweet witch. I am safe for now. Erin is resisting, but her mind is open to Voldemort. She is considering his words."
Severus mentally sighed out. He would try to catch some sleep despite being frozen, leaning against the wall. It was hard to concentrate on sleep and focused on placing himself in a self-induced trance he used in the past.
Forcing the whirling thoughts and half made plans, he fell asleep knowing the trance would break at the smallest of sounds.
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Erin's barriers slowly broke down with the connection she shared with Voldemort. Images and feeling of power, of magic that she no longer came to mind. Donovan's betrayal and the sweet whisper that he would be hers only, no betrayal and a promise if she accepted him, she would never experience it again and rule equally.
"You would never allow that. You are too selfish to share."
"Ah but I would sweet witch, binding with you would allow me the goal that I sought on my own, unable to attain until now. I would worship your sacrifice."
"Sacrifice?"
"Let me amend my words and say you finally accept the true path of existence and that is acceptance of your father to his side."
Erin moaned out, images filling her dream.
Voldemort sat in his office at the Ministry of Magic and his eyes snapped open. His plan was progressing because Erin's resolve began to break. Placing the tip of his wand on his Dark Mark, he called for his true Inner Circle.
He watched the four kneel, faces hidden by mask. "You will gather fifty of our most faithful of the Outer Circle and clear the area surrounding Tailtiu's Alter. You will kill anything that approaches it be it animals or humans until I arrive at sunset tomorrow with my Bride."
"Your will My Lord." They murmured before leaving with a large bang.
Voldermort laughed out evilly, allowing a smile on his face before he closed his eyes and continued his seduction of Erin.
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Hermione, Slightly, Harry, Sebaston, and Justice questioned Donovan extensively about where Voldemort hid and watched him sadly shake his head. "I answered the call of the Mark and it took me to where he was at the time. It was mostly wooded clearings. I cannot replicate my movements as the arm is dead. I am useless." He moaned out.
Hermione moved to hug Donovan and whispered. It's okay Donovan. We will find a way."
Donovan began to sob and Hermione placed her arm around him. "Stop it Donovan and don't give up. We'll find her."
Sebastion interrupted her. "Where do Pure Bloods go to get married Donovan?"
"That's easy Sebastion." Donovan murmured. "Tailtiu's Alter. It is rumored when you are married at her Alter, the majiks of the marriage forge deeply into bride and groom. All Pure Bloods wed there."
Hermione stood up. "Of course! Lucius Malfoy killed himself there and passed information to Severus." Turning to Harry. "We must go there and wait for Voldemort and Erin. Call for what's left of the Phoenix."
Justice floated looking thoughtful. "Do it Harry. According to plans Voldemort has 48 hours and 24 of them has passed.
Hermione added. "Severus told me Erin was becoming receptive of Voldemort's words and I was called into the Department of Mysteries as a globe with Severus and my name on it."
She went on to explain what was revealed and Donovon shot up. "That was a plea for me and not you, though it seems to you only."
Slightly moved to contain his friend and stepped back when Donovan pushed him back. "You don't understand. Only a witch or wizard that has love for the Intended can dissent and leave it up to the Lady to decide. I have that and I can break the Marriage!"
Harry turned the coin over and watched forty witches and wizards begin to appear. When the last appeared he turned to Sebastion. "Time to plan."
Sebastion nodded to Harry. "No doubt he has sent his followers to protect the Alter so we must act fast and take them out. Many will die so are you with me?" Asking the group.
"Aye!"
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Voldemort arrived back at his apartment and passed Severus moving to Erin's room.
Severus awoke from his trance and waited for information.
After a few hours Voldemort came back, and kissed Erin deeply in front of his captive. "She has agreed to take her rightful place at my side."
Erin pointed to Severus and demanded. "I want him there to witness as he led me astray as to what I wanted."
Voldemort held her hand and moved her to Severus frozen body and kissed her deeply. "Of course my Pet. Pointing his wand at the frozen form. "Your Bond to the Mudblood is severed so you cannot warn them. After I marry my Bride I will command her to kill you."
Erin laughed darkly. "With pleasure my soon to be Husband."
Severus waited for them to go and used his wandless magic to break the curse and failed.
He heard Voldemort laugh from another room. "You think I forget your skills Severus? I took care of that the moment I brought you here. You will be a witness to a new Dawn. The Dawn of Magic over Muggle and I will rule the world."
Severus shuddered mentally at the laugh, knowing he only had hours to live and prayed his wife and Harry came up with a plan.