Kapitel 34: Chapter 33 :Reveal!
Michaels was still in the same position when Harry found him. Harry gave him what would become his standard general cover story.
Revealing absolutely nothing while seeming to lay all the facts bare.
"I am, in a way, both Harry Potter and Voldemort. The night he tried to kill me I recieved copies of all of his memories. I was born a vampire which gave me access to my powers and, using Voldemort's knowledge, I managed harness them at a young age."
"No, I'm not out to purify the world of all muggles and muggleborns. Yes, I do think the Ministry and all wizarding society could do with some changes. Yes, I intend to see that those changes are made and yes, I will use violence to achieve my goals."
It may have not been the most convincing story, but one of the things Harry had learned early on is that people believe what they want to believe.
Simply put, the lie was more believable than the truth. Less dangerous to him, as well.
After giving the cover story and making sure it was believed, Harry gave Michaels a choice.
"You've helped me more than you know." he said as they sat in the drawing room, Remus at his side.
"So, I'll give you a choice. I can Obliviate you and you'll have no knowledge of what has happened here today. Or, you can join me."
The man goggled at Harry for a moment before stammering, "B-become a Death Eater?"
Harry shrugged. "If you want." He could link the mark to himself instead of Voldemort.
Even though he would have the title of Death Eater, he would technically be of an entirely different sect.
"I could mark you and spell it to be invisible unless you choose otherwise. Or you could remain unmarked and just give me information now and then."
"Of course, if you don't take the mark, I'll have no way of summoning you. Should you be discovered, I would have no way to quickly warn you, nor would I be able to find you if you were captured."
Michaels thought long and hard about that. He had been catching Death Eaters for years now. Never had he expected to seriously consider joining them.
However, he knew the Ministry was corrupt and the boy before him didn't seem so bad.
He was a rebel fighting for what he believed to be right, not a "mass murdering fuck head" as his former partner had once described the Dark Lord.
He raised his violently shaking left arm and said, "This is gonna hurt, isn't it?"
Harry chuckled and took him gently by the wrist. "Not at all." he said before he brought the wand down and a pleasant warmth flooded through him.
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Narcissa was slightly concerned when her husband didn't return from the meeting with the other Death Eaters staying at the mansion.
None of them could tell her why the Dark Lord held him back, so she waited patiently by the fireplace, several healing potions and a large bottle of Cruciatus Relief standing ready on the side table.
Two hours later he emerged. He stood straight and proud. His mask was gone, his hood was down and a bright smile lit his face like she had not seen since before they were married.
"Cissy." he said, kneeling before her and clasping her hands in his. He met her eyes and said softly, "I have news that will ensure our family's safety and prosperity for many years to come. Our master favors me."
Narcissa's eyes narrowed in thought before widening in surprise. "What about my sister?" she asked.
"No one rises in rank so suddenly without the death of the one above them." She paused and looked down sadly. "He's sentenced her to die, hasn't he?"
Lucius nodded, giving his wife's hands a squeeze. "If she's too far gone into madness, I'm to kill her in two days time." When Narcissa refused to meet his eyes, he gave her a rough shake.
"Look at me, Cissy." When her eyes rose to his once more, he said, "Bellatrix is mad, beyond our help. She's a danger to everyone around her. Would you risk our son for her? Would you choose your sister, who may one day seek to harm Draco, over your own son? If she dies, our son's future will be assured."
"Until you fall out of favor or someone else kills you to take your position." she said sourly.
Lucius just shook his head. "No. This is permanent. Unless I betray him in a way that's unforgivable, my place with him is lifelong and will pass to Draco upon my death. I think he's creating a new Inner Circle, a royal court if you will, of those who are truly loyal and trustworthy."
"I believe Remus Lupin already has a place there, as well as Sirius Black should we succeed in freeing him. I am proud to be among them. Look."
Here he paused to roll up his left sleeve revealing pale, unmarred flesh. Narcissa gasped and reached out to touch the place where the Dark Mark once sat.
"Did he-?" she began, but quickly jerked back her fingers when the familiar skull and serpent reappeared.
Lucius chuckled at her reaction. "Not gone, just hidden." he said, pulling his sleeve back down.
"It's a new version of the spell which allows the bearer to hide it unless they choose not to. Our master is powerful, far more so than any other I have ever seen before."
"He's going to win and our world will never be the same again. Don't you want to be on the winning side?"
"Of course I do!" she snapped, rising from her chair sharply. "I just don't enjoy losing family, family who loves me I might add, even if it's my crazed sister. But yes, I would choose my son over her."
"Good." Lucius said, rising smoothly to tower over the blonde woman as his expression faded back into his normal mask of haughty indifference.
"He wants to see you sometime soon. After this next raid, I suppose. He's going to tear your mind apart, searching for any signs of disloyalty and, should he like what he finds, he may offer you the new mark. I suggest you take it." He turned to exit the room, pausing only briefly to throw over his shoulder.
"Oh, and if you warn Bellatrix, I'll Crucio you myself."
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