Malfoy Manor

Voldemort: -Looks at her with pitiless eyes- Well I trust you will find friends in my service now... like Crouch here... the most loyal and brilliant boy I have ever met...

Crouch: -Face lights up with admiration and I get down on my knees to his feet- Oh thank you my lord, thank you!

Cynder's cold tone returned.

"He told me you consider him like a son... if this is so... if you do love him... then would you die for him?"
Her eyes glared at Voldemort with every hateful feeling burning inside of her.
"And don't lie, Voldemort.... I'm sick of lies.."

Crouch: -Scowls at Cynder- You DARE speak his name?! My lord, let me strike her down and reclaim the honor stolen from you by having your name spoken by such a common mouth!

Voldemort: Crouch my friend... should this continued lack of proper address continue then you may... until such a time, remain still...

Crouch: Yes my lord.

Voldemort: Now as of that, I saved poor Crouch here from death several years ago... I saw that we were kindred spirits... so I took him under my wing....

a((on kindle..))


Cyn's hands were shaking.

"But for love would you? Or have you grown numb to it's warmth?"
The girl shook.
Love...
That same pang she felt for Snape...

Voldemort: I know not what point you are attempting to make here... -looks to Crouch- Crouch, be sure you make certain she's completely with us this time... I grow uncertain of her commitment...

Crouch: -I nod my head- Fear not my lord... I shall not fail...

Cynder's knees gave way, and the girl sank to the floor. Her eyes were wide and glossy, horror in their glint.

"My Lord," she choked, "I do not se what importance I am... But I know your ways... please... if ever I do wrong, do not harm those close i n my heart..."

Voldemort: Cynder, I am a merciful lord...

Crouch: Indeed, most merciful....

Voldemort: Do not do anything wrong... that is all. Crouch return her to Hogwarts.

Crouch: Very well my lord, any orders you wish me to carry out?

Voldemort: Just keep up the good work Crouch... oh and thank you for ridding me of Caspar Crouch. He was most bothersome.

Crouch: -Crazy Grin- I enjoyed that particular prey's screams VERY much my lord...

Voldemort: -chuckles a little- I'm sure you did my friend... go now. That is all.

Crouch: Very well my lord -I start walking out-

Cynder remained wher she was on the floor. Only now she noted the tears spilling from her eyes, hot and salty.
She wondered if he could sens her affection for Severus.

"How can I trust you?"

-Crazy grin- Can you afford NOT to?

The girl paused.
No... she supposed she couldn't.

Standing shakily, Cynder adressed the Dark Lord again.
"You know how I feel about... him, don't you?"

Him.
Snape.
How the girl longed for his comfort...

Voldemort: I know not who this "he" is but frankly it matters not to me... Crouch... I shall not ask again, get her back to Hogwarts... do not make me say it again.

Crouch: -I bow low and there's a glint of fear in my eyes- Of course my lord... come Cynder, we're leaving, now.

Gratefulness entered Cynder's expresion, and she inclined her head to the snake-like man.
Turning, she followed Crouch away, determination in her step.
She made up her mind.
She would not break her goblet again.


((thanks for the fun. I should try and sleep. Gnight. c: ))

Bye! And good symbolism btw!

Man, I wish I didn't have to go to bed before you guys did this! I was looking forward to Raven meeting Voldy... Oh well, it was really fun to read.

-We apparate there-

"Whoa..." I wonder how many times it will take me to get used to apparating... I look around in awe.

Just wait here a minute, I'm going to announce us...

-I walk over to one of the guards at the door and talk to him who promptly nods and walks inside-

I nod to Crouch, waiting patiently.

-The guard walks back out and tells me we can go in-

Crouch: Okay, before we go in, just follow my lead, speak honestly and whatever you do, do NOT call him by his name. He is "The Dark Lord", or "My Lord" to you... okay?

I nod, "I understand."

-Smiles- Good, you'll do fine...

-I open the door and hold it open for Raven-

I walk inside, my eyes widening at how grand the room looks.

-Sitting in a large throne like chair is Voldemort.-

Voldemort: Crouch my friend... I did not expect you to stand before me again so soon...

Crouch: -Drops to knees immediately- My Lord, this is a special case. But I shall let her introduce herself to you, my Lord.

I look at Voldemort from head to toe, my eyes widening at the sight of him. I've never seen anyone like him... The pale skin, the red in his eye... I don't drop to my knees, but I do bow to him, "My Lord, my name is Raven; last name unknown..."

Voldemort: No last name? How curious... Tell me Crouch how did you find this girl?

Crouch: My lord, she was formerly a slave for the Prince family but I've seen her abilities demand far more respect than she has been given.

Voldemort: My my Crouch... for her to impress you is commendable... tell me Raven, what powers do you possess?