A Twisted Web We Weave
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Harry Potter › Slash - Male/Male › Harry/Snape
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
45
Views:
28,078
Reviews:
119
Recommended:
1
Currently Reading:
0
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The Lord's Bidding
CHAPTER 22
“He’s not amused Snape.” Lucius voice sounded a little strained beneath the mask the man recovering from his own round of Cruciatus Curse. Severus ignored the blonde sitting beside him as he watched the dark lord sweep into the chamber where his closest advisors now sat awaiting his presence. From beneath the black hood of the dark lords cloak Snape could see the beady snake like eyes flashing dangerously around the group. Severus felt the probing at his mind but determinedly blocked off his thoughts until he felt the dark lord’s attention move on. Severus hardly flinched as he watched the dark lord raise his wand and aim towards Severus end of the table.
“Avada Kedavra!” The lightening green curse shot down the table and Severus braced himself but in spectacular form the curse struck the man sitting next to Snape. The masked figure screamed in pain, writhing in agony as if the very skin on his bones was eating away. Then as the green light died the figure fell limp from his chair onto the floor a gruesome bloodied reminder of who was in charge. Behind the safety of the mask Severus allowed himself a shallow sigh of relief trying to block out the burning smell of flesh from the putrid remains of the man that lay next to him. “There is a plot afoot which is not of my own devising. There are some who walk among you who dare seek their own glory, and when I find you I will take from you what you have taken from me.” The beady eyes glared steadily around at the gathered group of figures sitting at the table, the man’s hissing voice sounding every inch as threatening as the statement itself was. “Hogwart’s lies in ruins, yet I am no closer to having the boy, your serious lack of attention is extremely vexing.” Severus new what was coming and braced himself as the familiar words echoed around the chamber. From around the table there were screams of agony and pain, the scrape of chairs as people fell from them. Yet Severus hadn’t felt a thing and as he opened his eyes he stared directly into Voldemort’s, who despite having the entire council in the grip of the curse had his entire attention, focused on Snape. “Come with me my alchemist.” With a flick of his wand Voldemort ended the curse and strode from the room, the ever-loyal Pettigrew scurrying at his masters heels. With a deep calming breath Severus stood up and followed the dark lord into his own private chambers.
“If rumour is correct I should be in the presents of a ghost, my alchemist.” Again Severus felt the prodding into his mind as Voldemort swept around to his seat by the fire where the coiled pet Snake in the warmth. “They say Julius Snape has returned from the dead and that he seeks to destroy his own brother.”
“Indeed my lord, the rumours are true. My brother has returned.” Keeping careful check on his thoughts Severus spoke calmly in his usual emotionless tone he favoured when in the presence of the other wizard.
“And his assignment?” Voldemort hissed irritably.
“Failed my lord.” Severus whispered in return.
“I would have been disappointed in you had he succeeded my alchemist.” Severus bowed his head low in acknowledgement of the compliment, knowing that they were rarely bestowed. “There are very few among my ranks that would not trade their souls for the place you hold at my side. A few perhaps would even seek to destroy you so they may replace you. It would be wise of you to watch your back less this threat to your person comes from within these ranks.” Severus frowned a little beneath his mask wondering what it was the dark lord was now talking about. “Your brother has become an irritation to me yet again.” Severus caught the parchment that was spelled over to him by his lord, to read it quietly to himself.
‘My esteemed brother in arms.
It has come to my attention that I have recently come into possession of an item of worth, that you desire greatly.
This item of worth is naturally sought by many, so I cannot just simply offer it to you without fully being compensated it’s true worth.
Therefore I invite you to a small gathering, at my residence this evening where the item in question will be auctioned to who ever desires it most.
You’ll find enclosed with this letter a small muggle fountain pen, which at midnight will become a port key to my home.
I will therefore hope to welcome your presences or that of your messenger tonight.
Cordially,
Julius Snape.’
Severus swallowed barely managing to keep a lid on his anger as he re folded the letter. Where his fingers had been gripping the sides of the parchment they had burnt the edges and Severus carefully handed the letter back to Peter before he could completely ignite his brothers letter. Severus watched carefully as the dark lord held up the fountain pen between two decrepit fingers, offering it to the potions master.
“Your brother betrayed me once my alchemist I will not be made a fool of a second time. Lucius will meet you there for aid if you need it, but bring me the boy, and then kill the one who has him.” Severus blindly reached for the fountain pen the distant chiming of a clock signalling midnight.
“With pleasure my lord.” Severus whispered darkly as he felt the familiar sucking feeling as the port key transported him away.
TBC>>>>>>>>>>>
A/N Thank-you soooo much for all the reviews, I truely do enjoy writing for such an enthusiastic audience. Well we\'re getting into a little of Julius\' dark past here. More will follow and become fleshed out as we go along so don\'t worry if you\'re not sure about a few things. Oh and to the comment about \'the potion and Julius going away to teach and leaving his boy\'s to themselves\'.....SHHHHH that\'s a little secret still to come out....*wink wink*
Hope you enjoy these few chapters, I really do like seeing you all getting into this story just as I got into it while writing it. Thanks again for the reviews, and happy reading. *Blushes* Oh and you guys say such nice things about me, a girl can\'t help but be flattered.
RIFFRAFF
“He’s not amused Snape.” Lucius voice sounded a little strained beneath the mask the man recovering from his own round of Cruciatus Curse. Severus ignored the blonde sitting beside him as he watched the dark lord sweep into the chamber where his closest advisors now sat awaiting his presence. From beneath the black hood of the dark lords cloak Snape could see the beady snake like eyes flashing dangerously around the group. Severus felt the probing at his mind but determinedly blocked off his thoughts until he felt the dark lord’s attention move on. Severus hardly flinched as he watched the dark lord raise his wand and aim towards Severus end of the table.
“Avada Kedavra!” The lightening green curse shot down the table and Severus braced himself but in spectacular form the curse struck the man sitting next to Snape. The masked figure screamed in pain, writhing in agony as if the very skin on his bones was eating away. Then as the green light died the figure fell limp from his chair onto the floor a gruesome bloodied reminder of who was in charge. Behind the safety of the mask Severus allowed himself a shallow sigh of relief trying to block out the burning smell of flesh from the putrid remains of the man that lay next to him. “There is a plot afoot which is not of my own devising. There are some who walk among you who dare seek their own glory, and when I find you I will take from you what you have taken from me.” The beady eyes glared steadily around at the gathered group of figures sitting at the table, the man’s hissing voice sounding every inch as threatening as the statement itself was. “Hogwart’s lies in ruins, yet I am no closer to having the boy, your serious lack of attention is extremely vexing.” Severus new what was coming and braced himself as the familiar words echoed around the chamber. From around the table there were screams of agony and pain, the scrape of chairs as people fell from them. Yet Severus hadn’t felt a thing and as he opened his eyes he stared directly into Voldemort’s, who despite having the entire council in the grip of the curse had his entire attention, focused on Snape. “Come with me my alchemist.” With a flick of his wand Voldemort ended the curse and strode from the room, the ever-loyal Pettigrew scurrying at his masters heels. With a deep calming breath Severus stood up and followed the dark lord into his own private chambers.
“If rumour is correct I should be in the presents of a ghost, my alchemist.” Again Severus felt the prodding into his mind as Voldemort swept around to his seat by the fire where the coiled pet Snake in the warmth. “They say Julius Snape has returned from the dead and that he seeks to destroy his own brother.”
“Indeed my lord, the rumours are true. My brother has returned.” Keeping careful check on his thoughts Severus spoke calmly in his usual emotionless tone he favoured when in the presence of the other wizard.
“And his assignment?” Voldemort hissed irritably.
“Failed my lord.” Severus whispered in return.
“I would have been disappointed in you had he succeeded my alchemist.” Severus bowed his head low in acknowledgement of the compliment, knowing that they were rarely bestowed. “There are very few among my ranks that would not trade their souls for the place you hold at my side. A few perhaps would even seek to destroy you so they may replace you. It would be wise of you to watch your back less this threat to your person comes from within these ranks.” Severus frowned a little beneath his mask wondering what it was the dark lord was now talking about. “Your brother has become an irritation to me yet again.” Severus caught the parchment that was spelled over to him by his lord, to read it quietly to himself.
‘My esteemed brother in arms.
It has come to my attention that I have recently come into possession of an item of worth, that you desire greatly.
This item of worth is naturally sought by many, so I cannot just simply offer it to you without fully being compensated it’s true worth.
Therefore I invite you to a small gathering, at my residence this evening where the item in question will be auctioned to who ever desires it most.
You’ll find enclosed with this letter a small muggle fountain pen, which at midnight will become a port key to my home.
I will therefore hope to welcome your presences or that of your messenger tonight.
Cordially,
Julius Snape.’
Severus swallowed barely managing to keep a lid on his anger as he re folded the letter. Where his fingers had been gripping the sides of the parchment they had burnt the edges and Severus carefully handed the letter back to Peter before he could completely ignite his brothers letter. Severus watched carefully as the dark lord held up the fountain pen between two decrepit fingers, offering it to the potions master.
“Your brother betrayed me once my alchemist I will not be made a fool of a second time. Lucius will meet you there for aid if you need it, but bring me the boy, and then kill the one who has him.” Severus blindly reached for the fountain pen the distant chiming of a clock signalling midnight.
“With pleasure my lord.” Severus whispered darkly as he felt the familiar sucking feeling as the port key transported him away.
TBC>>>>>>>>>>>
A/N Thank-you soooo much for all the reviews, I truely do enjoy writing for such an enthusiastic audience. Well we\'re getting into a little of Julius\' dark past here. More will follow and become fleshed out as we go along so don\'t worry if you\'re not sure about a few things. Oh and to the comment about \'the potion and Julius going away to teach and leaving his boy\'s to themselves\'.....SHHHHH that\'s a little secret still to come out....*wink wink*
Hope you enjoy these few chapters, I really do like seeing you all getting into this story just as I got into it while writing it. Thanks again for the reviews, and happy reading. *Blushes* Oh and you guys say such nice things about me, a girl can\'t help but be flattered.
RIFFRAFF