I almost forgot about the fact I had a cliffhanger in my previous chapter! Whoops. So I was sitting at my desk and was all like, "What should I write about? Maybe I should update a different story?" And then I remembered about the cliffhanger. So, enjoy!
"Last year, when I returned, the potion I used required 3 things. The bone of my father, unknowingly given, the flesh of the servant, willingly given, and the blood of an enemy, unwillingly given. Wormtail was my servant, of course," The Dark Lord said.
Bellatrix felt a surge of jealousy, prompted by the fact that if she hadn't been in prison, she would have been that servant.
"And Potter was the foe. When he was 11, I tried to obtain the Philosopher's stone. Nosy that Potter is, he tried to stop me. Though he succeeded, I found out something disturbing. I could not touch him. You see, Bella, when Lily Potter gave her life up for him, this sparked old magic. Very old magic," He continued.
"Older than Albus Dumbledore?" Bellatrix said with a laugh.
"Much older. I did not know of this until recently. By using Potter's blood, I was regenerated. I was planning on killing him, and then ending his life. But again, due to sheer dumb luck, he escaped. Before he did, our wands connected. I do not know how this happened.. I've never seen that before."
"Nor have I, my Lord. Strange, very strange," Bellatrix said.
"I have heard that there is a prophecy about Potter and me. Of course, the only place it is in is the Department of Mysteries. I believe that if I were to obtain it, it would secure Potter's death. Dumbledore's resistance group, the Order of the Phoenix," He scoffed, "Has been guarding it. In October, Lucius put an Imperius Curse on one of those who were guarding it, and sent him in to fetch it. He was arrested. Then, we Imperiused Bode, who worked there. He fought, and was sent to St. Mungo's because it had malfunctioned. For a long time, I did not know what had happened. When Bode started to get better we sent him a Christmas Present," he said sarcastically. "The present did it's job well, killing Bode when he tried to take care of the plant."
"How clever of you, my Lord."
"Thank you, Bella. Now, I had been thinking upon this matter since you arrived. When Rookwood was better, I spoke to him at your advice. He told me that only Potter would be able to remove it. This at first, presented itself as a problem."
"I imagine so, my Lord," Bellatrix said, sounding impressed. "How did you solve it?"
"I'm getting to that, Bella. I noticed at Christmas time that Potter has been able to enter my mind, unknown to him at the time. He has been trying to employ Occlumency against me, a futile attempt. I need him to remove it. I have been able to enter his as well, and I know of his tendencies to save those he loves. Yet another reason about why love is useless. I also know he has a great fondness toward Sirius Black. I plan, in a few months, to plant false images of me torturing Black right next to where the prophecy is. When he arrives to save him, my most loyal will be there, you among them. I plan on having them force him to take the prophecy off the shelf and then deliver it to me after you have killed Potter. Rookwood has verified that Potter is able to remove this prophecy, and I trust him," The Dark Lord finished.
"My lord, what a clever idea," Bellatrix gushed. "But how are we going to get in? Many of us are wanted criminals."
"That is why we must do it in a few months."
"Master, you said that Potter is going to see into your head. What if he doesn't fall for the bait. He'll try and figure out some way to make sure that Sirius isn't gone from the house," Bellatrix said worriedly.
"No need to worry, Bella. I will find some way to get Black out of the way for then," The Dark Lord assured her.
"I will endevour to think of some way to get him out too," Bellatrix said. "I am honored that you would share this with me."
"One of my most loyal servants is you, Bella. I am honored that you would spend years in prison for me."
"I thank you, my Lord. If you'll excuse me, I have to attend to my house-elf," Bellatrix said, her heart swelling with pride.
"Very well, Bella. You are dismissed."
As Bellatrix walked back to her room, her heart swelled with pride over what he had said. One of the most loyal? This, she had not expected. She felt as though she was floating, and her head in the clouds. When she got back to her rooms, the bed was made and a hot tea sat, ready for her to eat.
"Kreacher?" Bellatrix called.
"Yes Mistress Black," Kreacher called.
"Kreacher, why did Sirius send you here?" Bellatrix asked.
"He didn't send me Mistress. He just told me to get out. So I did. I've been wandering around for a while, and I recently learned you were here. So I came here," Kreacher told her.
"Kreacher, would you be able to do something I tell you, and not tell Sirius you found me?" Bellatrix asked.
"Of course, Mistress. I would do anything you say," Kreacher said.
"Kreacher, who else is in Sirius's house?" Bellatrix asked.
"Just Master and his hippogriff," Kreacher said.
"Does he ever leave the house?" Bellatrix asked.
"No Mistress. He stays there on orders from Albus Dumbledore himself."
Suddenly, an idea came to Bellatrix. It was crazy, but it might work.
"Kreacher, is there any way that you could get Sirius away from the fire for a few hours?"
"Yes Miss Bella. He's always tending to his hippogriff," Kreacher told her.
"Kreacher, you have been a great help. But please, go back to Sirius for now. I will call you when I need you next. Thank you so much," Bellatrix said gratefully.
"Yes Miss Bella. I will come next time when you require me."
When Kreacher left, Bellatrix let out a deep breath. If Kreacher could lie to Sirius if he was obeying me, he could injure Buckbeak, get Sirius out of the way, and then plant the image in Potter's mind. When he sent a message to him through the Floo Network, Kreacher could answer and lie to Potter. This just might work. She would tell the Dark Lord in the morning, after she had some sleep.
Thanks for reading! I'm not sure if I can get the next chapter up next week, since I've got a camp all week, but I'll try!