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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 15, 2005 19:38:28 GMT -5
Vincent smiled with satisfaction when he realized that he had made the proper choice. He knew not to tell his son..yet. Perhaps in time, the Dark Lord would allow certain "children" in on the plan.
He glanced down once again at the snake. He held his hand out to touch her. "What is its name my Lord?" he asked. Vincent laughed as Voldemort, clearly irritated at Pettigrew's slowness, called him a 'pathetic rat'. "Yeah, really..by the time he gets here I will be ready for him to fix me breakfast."
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Post by Laurasia on Dec 16, 2005 21:19:36 GMT -5
Voldemort looked down on Nagini & stroked her when Vincent mentioned her. "Her name is Nagini," he said cooly. "Say hello Nagini. Don't be rude," he said to the large serpent.
The snake raised her head & seemingly looked Vincent directly in the eyes, while letting out a slow melodic hiss. Voldemort smiled & let out a small chuckle. "She says that you're rather handsome, Vincent."
Just then he caught the sound of Peter re-entering the estate. His smile faded quickly as he glanced towards the door. "Vincent, please turn on another light."
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 16, 2005 22:44:35 GMT -5
Vincent shifted uncomfortably as the snake seemed to make direct eye-contact with him. "Hello Nagini..you say that I am handsome do you? Well you are not so bad yourself." He realized that he was crooning to the serpent as Voldemort was watching him. He cleared his throat, slightly embarrassed.
Just then, he saw his Lord's eyes darken. Pettigrew must be returning. He obeyed his master's command and turned on another light. "If the light is too bright, let me know. Your eyes still may need to make adjustments to light my Lord."
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Post by Laurasia on Dec 17, 2005 19:07:06 GMT -5
Voldemort put his hand up in front of his eyes when the light was first turned on. Slowly he let his eyes adjust & focused on his surroundings. "Thank you Vincent."
He turned his attention to the doorway as he heard Peter slowly climbing the stairs. Peter sulked into the room & froze as he realized that there was more light in the room than when he left. He turned to Vincent & frowned harshly. "What are you doing?!" He slammed the mugs of tea down on the nearest table & rushed towards the offensive lamp to shut it off once more.
Suddenly a bright red light filled the room & Peter let out a howl as he was thrown away from the lamp & into a corner. He looked up sharply at Vincent to see that he was just as shocked as Peter himself. Peter's head snapped towards his Master. Voldemort was sitting up on the bed with his wand drawn. "Do not touch the light Peter. Not unless I ask you to." He hissed. "Now, where is our tea?" he asked with a distinctly cool voice, that contrasted sharply with the one that he had just used.
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 17, 2005 19:48:59 GMT -5
Vincent felt anger and hate rise within him as Pettigrew took that tone with him. His hand was on his wand, when suddenly he saw Pettigrew thrown backwards into the corner of the room. He was puzzled for a moment until he realized that the red light had shot from his master's wand. He smiled smugly.
After his master had asked about the tea, Vincent walked to where Pettigrew was slowly getting to his feet. "Perhaps next time you will think to ASK before you act...lessons learned everyday." He chuckled and returned to his master's side.
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Post by Laurasia on Dec 18, 2005 20:48:48 GMT -5
Voldemort took his tea from Vincent with a gracious smile. "Thank you, Vincent. Please, sit down now." He sipped the tea slowly & his eyes lifted up to meet Peter's. "At least there is one thing that you do well."
He sighed deeply as he drank his tea. Nagini took notice of this & promptly curled up in his lap. Voldemort closed his eyes & sunk down deeper into his pillows. "Vincent, I'm tired of being in this house. And being here with no one but Peter to keep me company."
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 18, 2005 22:56:08 GMT -5
Vincent listened as his master admitted that he hated being here alone with none but the rat for company. Suddenly, an idea came to him.
"My Lord, you could stay at my home..at least for the time being. The Ministry has not been snooping around in years. Besides..if an Auror comes within 100 feet of my residence, I am alerted immediately by an alarm activation. There would be plenty of time to either hide you, or help you escape. I can certainly understand your.." he paused for a moment and glared at Peter."..claustrophobia."
He waited for his master to respond. He would feel very honored if his Lord were to take him up on the offer.
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Post by Laurasia on Dec 19, 2005 18:09:41 GMT -5
Voldemort looked up into Vincents' face with satisfaction. "Well thank you Vincent. I must say that I am very impressed with the quickness of your response. Had I asked the same of Lucius Malfoy he probably would have immediately started thinking of areas in which to hide me, instead of actually offering to house me." He smiled gratefully & drank down some of his tea. Nagini uncoiled herself & slithered across the bed to Vincent. She looked at him for a long moment & then began coiling herself into his lap.
Voldemort meanwhile was looking over at Peter with a look that could be interpreted as either disgust or contempt. "I'm afraid that Peter would have to come with me. I'm sure that you can find a corner to set him in though. It would be nice to actually stay in a proper home once more." He yawned deeply after speaking.
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 19, 2005 20:51:14 GMT -5
Vincent could barely control his glee at being able to house the Dark Lord. To be able to make up for a mistake that he had harbored for thirteen years...he would redeem himself. Even if he had to house the rat along with him..it was a small price to pay. "Certainly my Lord. We will leave as soon as you feel up to it. Also." he glared at Pettigrew."..that can stay in the basement..after all, he is a rat
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Post by Laurasia on Dec 20, 2005 20:40:03 GMT -5
Voldemort sighed contently. "Thank you Vincent. Yes, we can go in a bit. I'd like to rest a bit first though. It would be rude of me to turn in right after entering your home after all." He looked over at Peter. "Yes, I think that the basement will be fine for him. I do hope that it is furnished though. He has earned some privelages with his actions."
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 20, 2005 23:14:38 GMT -5
Vincent could see that his Master was very tired. He was thankful that his Master wanted to rest first. He listened to his Master's requests about Pettigrew.
"Yes, it is fully furnished my Lord. The rat will be living in comfort..even though he will be in the.." he glanced at Pettigrew with an evil smile."..basement." He turned back to Voldemort. "Rest my Lord..I will sit here with you if you like. Or, I could go quickly to my house, and make sure that a suite is prepared for your arrival."
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Post by Laurasia on Jan 8, 2006 15:36:31 GMT -5
Lord Voldemort yawned deeply while stretching. "Yes, Vincent please do go ahead & ready your household. I would hate to drop in on your wife so suddenly and catching her unawares." He rolled over & closed his eyes, pulling the heavy blankets over his slight frame to protect against the drafty room. Nagini silently slithered across the bed & curled into a ball against his stomach & also closed her eyes, but only after taking one last look at the others in the room.
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Post by Brandybuck on Jan 8, 2006 17:59:49 GMT -5
Vincent bowed and took his leave of the Dark Lord.
He turned to Pettigrew. "I will only house a creature such as yourself, because the Dark Lord wishes it." He sneered and exited the house. Since this were a Muggle house, he could not use the floo. He left by way of the door, and Apparated to his home once he was outside.
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