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Post by Lord Voldemort on May 21, 2008 14:11:55 GMT -5
Lord Voldemort flung the Daily Prophet across the room in utter disgust. It seemed like everything was going well in the wizarding world. Everyone was happy, nothing bad was happening... it was quite disgusting. Where were his Death Eaters? Why were they slacking off on the job? They should be out there, causing mayhem and misery where ever they went! It was appalling to see the laziness of his forces as of late.
Brimming with fury, Voldemort summoned his Death Eaters for an immediate meeting.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on May 21, 2008 14:29:31 GMT -5
Bellatrix was shopping in London when a searing pain shot across her arm; the Dark Mark. She left the shop promptly, taking the few bags she had with her. She apparated to the headquarters and completed her usual removal of the protective wards, then stepped inside. Her master was standing in the large front room. She bowed, as she always did, low to the floor. "My Lord." She rose and moved off to the side, as others were quickly arriving.
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Post by caleb on May 21, 2008 14:30:42 GMT -5
The fresh tatoo on Caleb's forearm began to burn and when he pulled the sleeve of his robes up to inspect it he was that it had turned a violent red color. He knew instantly what he was to do. He apparated to a location he had been to only a few times before and nearly walked in without removing the protectie charms. Lucily he remembered in time, or else he would no longer be able to walk, let alone make the meeting he was being called for.
Once inside he moved swiftly to the meeting hall. He was not the first to arrive, and yet, looking around he noticed he was no where near the last. This knowledge eased him. He bowed before the Dark Lord, but said nothing. He had not had enough interactions to completely know the protocal.
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Post by Claire Weiss on May 21, 2008 16:07:00 GMT -5
Claire was trying to finish up a new recipe she found around her house when the mark on her arm began to burn. She flinched at the burning sensation because she was not expecting it. However, Claire reached over on the stove to shut it off so it wouldn't burn down her apartment, then apparated near the Headquarters. Swiftly, she walked in to find that she was the third one to arrive. Upon seeing the Dark Lord in the room, she bowed lowly as she entered.
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Post by Samuel Reid on May 21, 2008 17:04:51 GMT -5
Samuel was in the middle of trying to figure out what he was going to teach at the next Care of Magical Creatures when the mark on his arm started to burn, signaling the Dark Lord's calling. He left the plans on his table and quickly apparated. He thought about waiting for Yasmina but decided against it. She would come when she felt the mark burn. Once he saw the Dark Lord, he bowed in respect and headed over to be out of the way of other entering Death Eaters.
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Post by Claudia Morley on May 21, 2008 18:09:27 GMT -5
Claudia was in a meeting with several of the tenants who rented out her land when she first felt the Dark Mark burn on her arm. She cared little for these fools, especially since they were meeting with her to complain about the high prices she charged and the poor soil quality of the earth. She did not tolerate complaints, and was prepared to throw the lot of them out. The Dark Lord was more important than these idiotic muggles. She was about to apparate right in front of them--the rules be damned--but one of them grabbed her arm. She gave the man a withering glare as she fingered her wand with her free hand.
When the man demanded that she stay and listen to his demands, she groaned impatiently. "I don't have time for your nonsense," she said coldly. Pulling out her wand, she pointed it at him. "Avada Kedavra!" The man dropped dead instantly. The others all stared in shock, unsure of what had happened, and their immobility gave her time to do away with the rest of them, six in all.
Now, fresh from the thrill of killing half a dozen muggles, but irritated at having to be late for the Dark Lord's summons, Claudia apparated immediately to the spot just outside the headquarters' defenses. With a flick of her wand, she expertly removed the charms and strolled into the headquarters.
She was furious to see that there were four other people there ahead of her. Gritting her teeth in annoyance, she focused her gaze upon her Lord, bowing deeply before, then stepping aside to wait.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on May 21, 2008 18:35:02 GMT -5
Bella was absolutely tickled at the look on Claudia's face when she arrived. Claudia prided herself on being the best, and here four other who had beat her here. It wasn't much, but Bella embraced it anyway. After Claudia had bowed, and moved aside, Bella strolled over to her. "A little late, aren't we?" Bellatrix was quiet when she spoke, but she couldn't hide the sound of distaste in her voice.
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Post by Logan VanHelsing on May 22, 2008 22:17:07 GMT -5
Logan had been flinging his dagger to a photo of his father when he felt the burn on his arm. He stood up walked to the wall pulled out his dagger then after placing it in it's sheath he apparated outside the headquarters. He waved his wand and disarmed the protective wards before entering. He placed his hat low over his eyes as he entered the headquarters, he bowed to the Dark Lord then stepped aside to be out of the others way.
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Post by Edmund Fairfax on May 22, 2008 22:52:35 GMT -5
Edmund was out with Angelique when he felt the sharp burning on his arm. Damn it, not now... he thought to himself. He had to think quickly. Angelique was an Auror, and if she even suspected that he was being summoned by the Dark Lord, he would be in serious trouble. But he also couldn't afford to be late.
He looked at Angelique and dropped his mouth open, as if he had suddenly realized something very important. "Oh, no... I can't believe I forgot!" he said. "I'm supposed to meet with one of the tenants on my land... It's really important!" He glanced at his watch and pretended to be shocked. "I'm sorry... I'm already late. I must get going." He stood up and kissed the top of her forehead. Then he tossed a large handful of galleons on the table to pay for their half-eaten meal. "I'm sorry, love, I do apologize. I'll be in touch."
He didn't even give her a chance to respond before he dashed from the restaurant and then apparated to just outside the headquarters. Breathing heavily from his narrow escape, he removed the protective wards and rushed into the headquarters. As he entered the main room, he slowed down, calming his breathing. He stopped to bow before the Dark Lord, then moved over to the growing circle that surrounded him.
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on May 22, 2008 23:44:23 GMT -5
Lucius was at home in the bath when he felt the Dark Mark on his arm begin to burn. Since of course, he was stark naked at the time, he had no choice but to get out of the bath quickly and get dressed. The burning sensation caused his arm to throb painfully as he got dressed and quickly applied a drying charm to his hair. Then he hurried outside, past the anti-apparation charms that his father had set on the house. Then he apparated quickly.
When he arrived at the headquarters, he prepared to remove the protective charms. At first, he had some difficultly in performing the counter spells, but soon he recovered and was able to do it. Then he rushed inside the headquarters and into the main room. He paused to bow before Voldemort, hoping he looked properly contrite for his lateness. Then he slipped into the circle, standing next to Bellatrix.
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Post by Yasmina Blake on May 23, 2008 0:07:35 GMT -5
Yasmina was at work in the Leaky Cauldron when the Dark Mark first began to burn on her arm. She let out a loud yelp and nearly dropped the large tray of butterbeers she was carrying at the time. Luckily, she was able to whisper a quick balancing charm to save them. She told Tom that she was feeling ill, and quickly handed off the tray to him before apparating.
The first time she apparated, she was so nervous that she went to the wrong place. She stood there staring at an empty building that most clearly was not the headquarters. So she apparated again, and this time she was at the right place. Letting out a sigh of relief, Yasmina removed the protective wards and went inside.
As always, she bowed before the Dark Lord, lingering an extra second to show remorse for her lateness. Then she went over and stood next to Samuel.
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Post by Tristan Collins on May 23, 2008 22:54:22 GMT -5
Tristan had just finished a double shift at the hospital and was relieved to finally be home. He had only been sleeping for a short time when he was startled out of sleep by a sharp burning sensation on his arm. It took a long time to clear his head enough to realize what was happening. Damn, he thought, of all the times... He grabbed his wand and zapped on a clean robe, then slapped his face a few times to wake himself up. When the sleep had cleared out of his eyes, he apparated.
After removing the charms, he entered the house, stifling an exhausted yawn. Now was not the time to be sleepy. If the Dark Lord sensed his current frame of mind, he'd probably be killed.
As soon as he saw the Dark Lord, he was instantly awake and alert. He hurried over and gave a deep, humble bow before his Lord. Then he took a deep breath and joined the circle, realizing with dread that he appeared to be the last to arrive. His stomach twisted nervously, and he was so tense that he didn't even notice that Claire was among the Dark Lord's followers.
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Post by Claudia Morley on May 24, 2008 10:13:56 GMT -5
Bella was absolutely tickled at the look on Claudia's face when she arrived. Claudia prided herself on being the best, and here four other who had beat her here. It wasn't much, but Bella embraced it anyway. After Claudia had bowed, and moved aside, Bella strolled over to her. "A little late, aren't we?" Bellatrix was quiet when she spoke, but she couldn't hide the sound of distaste in her voice. Claudia ignored the other Death Eaters as they arrived and sneered hatefully at Bellatrix. She didn't doubt that the loathesome young girl was the first to arrive. The little brown-noser. "Well, at least I made good use of my time by killing six muggles before I got here," she hissed in response. "What about you? Did you trip over yourself in your excitement to be the first one to kneel at his feet?" |
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Post by Bellatrix Black on May 25, 2008 13:08:03 GMT -5
Bellatrix didn't doubt for a second that Claudia was telling the truth about the muggles. And of course Bella would have loved to been the one to do them in. But more important was the Dark Lord and his requests, so Bella relished in the fact that she had been the first to arrive. "Actually, I pride myself on being prompt when my master calls for me. But I'm so glad you had fun, and felt you had time to busy yourself with petty muggles when the Dark Lord was waiting for you. I would have thought someone of your...age.... would know better." Bella returned her sneer before turning to her other side and engaging Lucius in conversation.
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Post by caleb on Jun 3, 2008 0:11:12 GMT -5
As the other members of the Dark Lord's forces arrived, Caleb began to get a better idea just how powerful they were. There were so many Death Eaters here, and he was sure that there were more all around England on secret missions, advised not to leave their posts. Caleb, already awestruck by the great leadership of Lord Voldemort, was now even more impressed.
He looked around at everyone, analyzing them. There was an extremely hot, older blond woman, but by the look she was giving Bellatrix Black, Caleb knew he had to be careful around her. Then there was Lucius Malfoy, an old schoolmate of his. They never really got on very well. A tall man in a dark hat was lurking towards the back of the group. He made Caleb nervous and quickly looked away for someone more his taste. A tasty redhead was standing next to some bloke he didn't recognize. Caleb was amazed at how many attractive women were here. Lord Voldemort had to be a fearless wizard to allow so many of the fairer sex in his ranks.
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Post by Lord Voldemort on Jun 4, 2008 23:02:41 GMT -5
Voldemort looked around at his Death Eaters. Pathetic, the lot of them. What had they been doing all this time? Making out with each other? Fighting amongst themselves? Just sitting around on their butts? It was a disgrace. The fury rose up in him and he was half tempted to dismiss them all on the spot. Or just kill them.
Instead, however, he raised his wand and pointed it at the last one to arrive. Tristan Collins. "You certainly took your time getting here tonight," he said smoothly. "I should kill you on the spot for such neglegence."
Lowering his wand again, he cast his eyes around the group, his expression cold and imperious. "But there is work to be done, and one dead Death Eater means more work for the rest of you."
He pointed to Bellatrix. "You!" he commanded. "How is your mission coming along?"
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Jun 5, 2008 0:39:07 GMT -5
Bellatrix, though not surprised, was startled by Lord Voldemort's outburst. In all their private conversations he had spoken softly with her, almost seductively. Though he never lost the power to make Bella respect and fear him. Of course, she had heard things from the others that made her question what she was to him, which was why she was not at all surprised at his current disposition.
She inhaled deeply before answering, trying to stop her heart from racing as it usually did when in his presence. "My Lord, I received an owl just this afternoon informing me that I had the position." Her voiced was a little hoarse as she began to speak, but it regulated itself out as she went on. "Apparently I won the cow over. I am meeting with her this week to discuss the post further." She was now angry at herself for not having pushed Rothschild to make her decision quicker so that she could have already met with her and had more to report back with.
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Post by Lord Voldemort on Jun 5, 2008 22:25:56 GMT -5
Voldemort was determined not to show any partiality for any of his Death Eaters, not while the others were present. He would not let any of them get too comfortable. "Fine," he said dismissively, nodding at her briefly, then turning to the others. "Reid. You and Blake are already working as teachers, correct? I expect the both of you to do more than just teach. Remember, the last three Death Eaters I sent in there to teach became too comfortable. They began to like it, and it made them sloppy. Now, one of them is dead, one is missing, and one is a traitor. You need to gather information for me, but I also need you to cause some trouble. None of this sitting back and waiting for things to happen, is that clear? Take some initiative!"
He clapped his hands together in a loud, but strangely hollow sound. "I think some events need to take place. Large events, showing our strength." He appeared to think for a minute, as if he was plotting something. Little did they know, he already knew what he wanted to do. But he allowed a grin to spread slowly across his face. "Yes... I think that will do nicely..." Clearing his throat and speaking louder, he said, "You are to attack Hogsmeade. Use violence and force, and kill anyone who gets in your way. Claudia, I would like you to lead it."
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Post by Claudia Morley on Jun 5, 2008 23:01:47 GMT -5
Claudia was elated. She couldn't keep the smug smile off of her face. First, the Dark Lord had practically dismissed Bellatrix as if she was of no consequence whatsoever. Now he was appointing Claudia to lead a raid on Hogsmeade. She was practically salivating with excitement, imagining the havoc she would cause. "Yes, my Lord. I will gladly do as you request," she said in a a voice of false humility.
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Post by Bellatrix Black on Jun 5, 2008 23:52:56 GMT -5
Bella was livid, not at her master's shortness but at the blonde tramp smirking next to her. If it weren't for the Dark Lord's presence, Bella would have just Crucioed the ancient harlot right there. Bella was so furious that she thought it might just kill the old bat; the amount of pain Bella wanted to inflict upon Claudia. And if it weren't enough that Claudia thought the Dark Lord despised Bella, she was now given leadership in an attack on Hogsmeade! She tried to remain calm, but her eyes gave her away, and she couldn't help but scowl at Claudia.
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