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Post by Brandybuck on Apr 4, 2006 14:41:17 GMT -5
Draco
Draco stood in silent disbelief as he heard that the man he had brought to the Dark Lord was Barty Crouch Jr!! He had heard his father speak of him before, but always in the past tense. Well, father thought he was dead too..
Without realizing it, he had cleared his throat to get the nervous lump out of it. He looked up, hoping that no one would hear it. By the sound of the Dark Lord's mood, Draco did not want any attention suddenly turned on to him.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 5, 2006 18:29:11 GMT -5
Barty Crouch Jr
Barty nodded in agreement with Vincent's comments about his father. "Quite the hypocrite, eh?! I'd be surprised if he has even noticed that I'm gone. It's not as though he has acknowledged in the past 13 years. He hasn't even looked at or spoken to me in all of this time...except to renew the Imperius curse that is. I'm sure that he'll be very surprised to see me walking about & coming at him with a wand at hand," he said with an extremely determined tone to his voice as his tongue flicked from between his lips a couple of times.
"What I did to the Longbottoms won't even compare to what I'm going to do with my father," he announced coldly while taking a seat next to the Dark Lord.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 5, 2006 18:40:25 GMT -5
Lord Voldemort
Voldemort listened quietly as Barty explained everything that had happened. His interest was particularly peaked when he spoke of his fathers use of the Unforgiveables. His eyes darkened slightly as he chuckled. "Is that so? Hhmmm...We shall have to see about that."
As the two men conversed Voldemort took in all that was said quietly, absorbing every word & filing it away in his mind. As Barty's anger & determination became apparent he raised his hand & hushed the younger man. "Now, now Barty. You will have your chance, but not until I okay it. I may have further use for your hypocritical father before I let you have your way with him. His position coupled with his apparently broken morals may be of some use to me." He ran his hand through the younger man's hair reassuringly.
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Post by Brandybuck on Apr 6, 2006 0:55:19 GMT -5
Vincent Sr.
Vincent smiled with evil satisfaction as he heard Barty Jr. mention the Longbottoms.
"Yeah, you all did quite a number on them. Very good work if I may say so, considering that Frank Longbottom was one of the best Aurors working for the Ministry."
He snapped his fingers, and the house elf reappeared. "Another for myself. Also get our guest here a firewhiskey." He nodded in Barty's direction.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 17, 2006 10:22:01 GMT -5
Barty Crouch Jr
Barty simmered down almost immediately when the Dark Lord explained that he would have to wait for his revenge. "I understand, my Lord. Just be sure to let me know the very instant that I can touch him," he said with a slight hiss.
He looked up at Vincent & smiled. "Yeah those were the days, eh?" He suddenly realized that he was laughing & at ease with Vincent Crabbe! His eyes darkened a bit once more, but were quickly followed by a mischievious air. "So...how's old 'Lucy' doing nowadays? You still hanging on his every word, Vincent?" Barty simply couldn't help it. He had watched Lord Voldemort's followers actually following Lucius Malfoy far too many times. Having been out of contact with everyone for so long, he needed to know how things were between everyone now.
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Post by Brandybuck on Apr 23, 2006 19:25:14 GMT -5
Vincent's eyes darkened slightly for an instant..but then he remembered that he kind of had it coming. He sighed.
"To tell you the truth Barty, I have no clue as to what Lucius is doing. Can't say that I care either." He snorted into the glass of wine that the elf had brought him.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 24, 2006 2:16:04 GMT -5
Barty Crouch Jr
Barty raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Is that so know? You & old Lucy aren't chums anymore then? Hhm." He paused momentarily & thought about this turn of events then suddenly raised his glass. "I have to say that I'm very glad to hear it," he said with a smirk before downing his firewhiskey.
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Post by Brandybuck on Apr 25, 2006 1:24:14 GMT -5
Vincent smiled darkly. "Yeah, you and me both."
He sat on the nearest armchair. He had drank too much wine, and his head was getting a little fuzzy. "So, Barty..what do you plan on doing now? Do you have anywhere to stay?"
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Post by Brandybuck on Apr 25, 2006 1:26:53 GMT -5
Draco
Draco stood in silent astonishment as he watched the exchange between the three men. They had indeed seemed to have forgotten about him standing here. Just then, he heard Crabbe's father begin to speak ill of his father. He glared at him, briefly wishing that looks really could kill. Who does he think he is..speaking of my father that way?? He shivered slightly when he realized exactly how angry he had suddenly become.
He straightened his tie, and fought to keep his composure.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 25, 2006 11:18:29 GMT -5
Barty Crouch Jr
He sat & thought for a moment upon Vincent's question. "Well, I'm going to do whatever the Dark Lord asks of me. That's why I'm here. As for where I'm staying...I've found a safe place to stay for the time being." He looked up at the Dark Lord whom he had noticed was suddenly very quiet & still. He stared at how focused Lord Voldemort seemed & followed his gaze in confusion. He found himself looking right at young Draco. His tongue flicked from between his teeth as he realized that they had just spouted off about Lucius in front of his son.
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 25, 2006 11:24:14 GMT -5
Lord Voldemort
As the two men spoke openly about their disgust of Lucius Malfoy, apparently forgetting that the Malfoy heir was sanding behind them, Voldemort quietly began to register the boys' reaction. He could virtually feel the wash of hot anger as it came over Draco and was quickly followed by a kind of confusion. He observed how the boy tried to outwardly compose himself, as though he hadn't heard what was said. He knew that Draco would tell his father as soon as he returned to the Manor. He also knew that it would not be done out of loyalty as much as out of a yearning to appear to be on his father's side - for the chance of approval & appreciation from his father.
"Draco come to me," he said quietly as he motioned for one of the house elfs to bring another chair near him.
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Post by Brandybuck on Jun 6, 2006 16:46:35 GMT -5
Draco
Draco was startled by the sound of Lord Voldemort's voice. He knew that he had jumped, and he felt himself redden because of it. Draco had still been staring at Vincent with loathing. At the Dark Lord's bidding, he walked over to the chair that the house elf had brought, and sat down. He made sure to sit perfectly poised like his father taught him.
Do not slouch Draco. his father had often told him. It always seemed to make a bad impression. Draco hoped that he was not in any trouble from the Dark Lord. Voldemort's moods had been flippant since he had fist met him earlier.
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Post by Brandybuck on Jun 6, 2006 16:50:45 GMT -5
Vincent
Vincent nooded in understanding at Barty's words. "I see. I would offer you a place in my own house if you had no where else. I would not see another Death Eater stranded..especially in danger of the Aurors." He had no idea why he was being so nice to Barty Jr. Maybe it was because they were somewhat cordial to each other in the past.
Just then he saw Barty's attention turn elsewhere. He followed Barty's gaze from Voldemort to Draco. Then he heard the Dark Lord ask Draco to sit by him. Aww, it looks like I offened little Malfoy..pity. He tried to hide the smirk, knowing that Voldemort would not find it amusing.
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Post by Laurasia on Jun 19, 2006 10:59:45 GMT -5
Lord Voldemort
Voldemort looked deep into Draco's eyes before speaking. "Draco I can understand your surprise at hearing your father being spoken of in such a manner. The truth is that he has done some things that have rubbed certain Death Eaters the wrong way...though I fully expect that they will let me deal with such instances & not forget what their first responsibilites are nor to whom." He spoke the last part while looking between both Vincent & Barty. the last thing that he needed was petty bickering between the Death Eaters.
"If your father was truly as useless as some seem to think that he is I would have dealt with him already. So it is really simply a matter of personal grievances. That being the case, I don't need such squabbles distracting my Death Eaters. They are to be cordial to one another, though they may say otherwise when not with one another. I'm sure that you have heard & seen your father do the same thing on more than one occassion himself." He smirked at the boy knowingly. Lucius Malfoy had a big mouth, especially at home in the Manor.
"With that in mind I expect that what you have seen & heard tonight shall stay between all of us. As I mentioned before, you seem to have great potential as a Death Eater. My view of you shall change swiftly should I find that you are one to spread dissent amongst the others simply to gain approval from a self-riteous father." He noted the expression on Draco's face when he suddenly spat out those last words. "Yes Draco, your father is self-riteous. You already knew that though. As a Death Eater your loyalty will lie to me above all others including your father, & if you are to be truly great, even...yourself if need be. Now your father is a good Death Eater...However he is not a great Death Eater. I fully know the limits to which Lucius Malfoy is willing to go for me even if he himself does not, & I keep that fact in mind at all times."
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Post by Brandybuck on Jun 27, 2006 15:48:39 GMT -5
Draco
Draco listened with mixed emotions while the Dark Lord spoke to him of his father, and why the other Death Eaters who were supposed to be his friends, hated him so much. He hated to hear some of the things that Voldemort spoke of, but he knew that as much as the truth hurt, he was right. His father was self-righteous. His father did have a big mouth. However, he could not help but feel scorn at the fact that they talked about his father so ruthlessly. At least he was given an explanation from Voldemort. His mouth was dry as he responded.
"Of course I would be loyal to you above all..even my father. It seems that no matter how hard I try to impress him, I always fall short anyway. I want to prove to you that I am loyal..and I am worthy. " He lowered his voice so that the other two men couldn't hear him speak.
"I just do not like to hear them bash my father in such a way..no matter what his faults are. " A sudden fear gripped his chest when he realized that the Dark Lord could take that statement the wrong way. "..if I may be so bold."
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