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Post by Laurasia on Mar 2, 2006 13:02:42 GMT -5
Voldemort smiled at Draco. "Well now, that is good to hear. That one so young thinks that are ready for the Mark. That is my decision to make however & we will just have to wait & see what the future holds."
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 3, 2006 18:43:30 GMT -5
Draco smiled and said no more. He knew that he was destined to be branded by the Dark Lord. It was in his blood after all..his grandfather was one of the best Death Eaters ever. And his father was a loyal follower as well.
He grew uncomfortable..as if someone were watching him. Looking up, he saw Crabbe's father look down as if his shoes were suddenly interesting. Draco scowled, but said nothing.
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 3, 2006 18:45:50 GMT -5
~Vincent Sr.~
His mood was becoming even more sour. Watching as the Malfoy brat tried to shine himself up to the Dark Lord. How much like Lucius that kid is.. he thought as he glared at the boy. He did not realize that he was actually staring at the boy in a mean way. However, Draco, no doubt sensing eyes on him, looked up. Vincent quickly looked to his feet, hoping that the boy did not notice.
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 4, 2006 14:36:01 GMT -5
Sensing the tension in the room Voldemort rose. "Well, well. I think that you boys should probably run along so us adults can speak for a while." He turned to Pettigrew & called him over with a wave of his finger. The man came over stammering the entire time. Without saying a word Voldemort dug his long hand deep into the other mans pocket & withdrew a handful of coins.
Walking back to the boys he put 15 galleons into each of their hands. "There you are. I'm sure that the two of you can find something in town to amuse you for a while," he said with a smirk.
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 4, 2006 19:18:34 GMT -5
Just as Draco was beginning to feel uncomfortable, the Dark Lord suddenly announced that the adults needed to speak to one another. Then, he was a bit surprised when Voldemort dropped coins into his and Crabbe's hands. He wasn't used to people giving him money (besides his father), so he stammered a bit in his gratitude.
"Thank..thank you My Lord." He nudged Crabbe next to him.
"Yes, thank you My Lord." Crabbe managed to utter.
Draco led Crabbe to the floo, where they were to go to Hogsmeade.
"Hog's Head." Draco said loud and clear.
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 5, 2006 14:28:19 GMT -5
Voldemort smiled & watched as the boy's left to spend their new money. Once they were gone he turned back to Vincent Sr. "Talk to me, Vincent. What has you in such a sour mood about Lucius? What do I need to know about him?" He sat back down in his chair & ordered another firewhiskey from the house elf.
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 8, 2006 1:45:12 GMT -5
~Vincent Sr.~
He nodded to the boys as they headed toward the floo. Once they were gone, he took a long drink of his wine. Just then he heard the Dark Lord's question about Lucius. He sighed.
"What hasn't he done, my Lord? I will admit that I was guilty of following Lucius's ridiculous cowardice but..." he stopped for a moment before continuing. He swished the liquid around the goblet as he spoke.
"First of all, he is a self-centered, arrogant brat..and he is teaching Draco to follow in his sorry footsteps. Also, Lucius claims to practice the "old ways". Well, I can assure you My Lord that Potter knows more dark magical defense and actions than Draco! All that Lucius concerns himself with is whether his actions will affect the Malfoy name..." Vincent stopped and finished drinking the goblet dry. He snapped his fingers, and a house elf was quickly at his side.
"Refill this." he ordered. He glanced up to the Dark Lord to gauge his reaction.
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 9, 2006 13:49:38 GMT -5
Voldemort listened intently as Vincent spoke. When Vincent ordered the elf to refill his drink he figured that would be the best time to put in his thoughts. "So, are you telling me that Lucius feels that protecting his image within the Ministry is the most important thng for him & his family right now? And that his son is only being taught what Dumbledore decides is necessary for him to learn? Is that what you are telling me Vincent?" He took a long drink from his glass, all while watching the man & waiting for his responce.
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 9, 2006 15:14:10 GMT -5
Vincent listened as the Dark Lord asked him further questions. Good, he isn't angry with me.. he thought to himself.
"My Lord, I will not pretend to know exactly what goes on in Lucius's egotistical mind. All I know is that Lucius seems to care more for what the Ministry thinks of the Malfoy name..than he does about teaching his son anything. In my honest opinion my Lord, I would not put it past Lucius to sacrifice his own son to save his own skin."
He drank deeply from his goblet before continuing.
"As far as what Dumbledore has his staff teach..I know from Vinny that it has been lacking. Obviously, there is no dark training at all..and the DADA job seems to be cursed. There is no structure at that school for dark wizards..I remember it was also so when I attended Hogwarts. I know that Lucius hates Dumbledore..so I know that he is no spy for that fool. However, the man is not ...to be trusted."
Vincent stopped with this last sentence..once again gauging the Dark Lord's reaction. He hoped that he had not gone too far. Lucius, after all, had been one of the Dark Lord's highest Lieutenants. He began to drink once again, waiting for whatever Voldemort would say next.
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 13, 2006 17:12:39 GMT -5
Voldemort listened as Vincent contiued to speak, never once looking at the man. It was as though he organized the words within the contents of his mind as quickly as they were being vocalized. He smirked when Vincent mentioned the Defense Against the Dark Arts position being cursed. "Hmmm...Perhaps Dumbledore should have given me the position when I originally asked for it, eh?"
When Vincent continued on with the actions of Lucius Malfoy & the obvious thoughts that were brought about by such things Voldemort passively raised his hand in reassurance. "Now, now Vincent. If I am upset by anything that you say regarding Lucius, my anger is not directed towards you. Since I've returned I have found myself rather disappointed with many of my 'followers'. I was disappointed with you as well, but you have done well in assuring me that you have learned the error of your ways. Please give me no cause to think that you may have lingering loyalties towards Lucius Malfoy over your loyalties to me by curbing your tongue or lying to me now."
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 13, 2006 18:26:35 GMT -5
Vincent was pleased by his master's reply. he dropped to his knees in front of him.
"My Lord, I assure you that there are no lingering loyalties to Lucius Malfoy. I hardly consider myself a friend to him anymore. He used me to the point where I can never forgive him. My loyalties will remain to you..and only to you."
He stood. "To be blunt, my Lord..I think that Lucius Malfoy is not responsible! Especially not in the ways that Draco needs to be taught."
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 14, 2006 11:46:18 GMT -5
Voldemort looked into the man's eyes as he went to his knees & re-avowed himself to his service. "I'm glad to hear it Vincent. Come now, sit properly & talk with me. I do have questions that you may be able to answer," he said as he took Vincent's hands & raised him from the floor.
"Namely, I need to know about the rest of the Death Eaters. Severus, the Lestrange's, Barty, Karkaroff Goyle, McNair & so forth. How & where are they?"
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 14, 2006 17:48:06 GMT -5
Vincent took a deep breath.
Well, I will tell you what I know my Lord. Severus Snape maintains his post as Potions Master at Hogwarts. If you ask me he is the only reliable teacher at that place. Bellatrix Lestrange, her husband and brother-in-law remain behind bars at Akkaban. However, if truth be told I do not know for how long.."
He smiled and continued.
"Macnair works as executioner for the Ministry..so perhaps he is spying within. Karkaroff seems terrified at the mere mention of your name. Barty Crouch Jr...is dead my Lord. He died in Azkaban after only a week or so. "
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 15, 2006 14:54:46 GMT -5
Voldemort repositioned himself in his seat as Vincent told him of the others. "Yes, I know that I can always count on Severus to remain faithful. We will have to see what can be done about the Lestrange's. I will find out what Macnair is doing personally. Igor Karkaroff...scared of my name you say? I wonder why that is? Hhmm....I'll have to look into that."
His brow set in an indistinguishable expression as he repeated the last part that had been relayed to him. "And Barty is dead. After only a week you say? How did he die?" He never looked up at Vincent while asking about Barty, so his mood was rather unreadable. That is until he simply tossed his goblet at one of the house elves as his way of requesting a refill. The small elf squeaked as he just barely caught the glass goblet that came flying towards him. Once he realized what was being asked of him he ran off without a sound & made sure to come back with the goblet refilled doubly fast.
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Post by Brandybuck on Mar 15, 2006 16:18:13 GMT -5
Vincent watched his Lord's face closely, but there was no sign of emotion.
"Well, from what I gather, he just could not handle Azkaban. I find that somewhat hard to believe, but considering that he was very young at the time.." He frowned and looked down. truth be told, he had been very fond of Barty himself. The kid had dedication..and always wanting more training.
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