Twelve of the Table

Twelve of the Table

Part IV

Severus left Snape Estate and strode to the boundaries of his land. Once he got to the thick forest surrounding his house he apparated. When he arrived at Malfoy Mansion he calmed his nervous thoughts by thinking about how his house would be perfect when he arrived home.

Except Starr won't be there. He couldn't help thinking about her. After he had sorted through his room he had a crying jag. He had thrown the velvet box, with its contents still inside, against the wall. It had sprung open to taunt him. Severus tried to stop thinking about Starr, about that blasted ring, about anything, but it was to no avail. Little thoughts kept poking up in his head.

He was walking along the same path Starr and Narcissa had flown down yesterday. She is so beautiful. Severus shoved all thoughts from his head as he entered the dinning room. He had arrived just on time.

The same charm floated above the chairs, and Severus noted with panic that he was seated in the same place, directly across from Starr. Damn them all! Severus walked over to his place and started conversing with Avery about the latest Muggle killings.

Suddenly, a hush fell over the room. Lord Voldemort was approaching.

Everyone quickly found and stood by their chairs, turning only their heads to look at the approaching four people.

Lucius and Narcissa were the first couple. They walked into the room with their heads held high, nodding to everyone. As the second couple passed into the light, Severus had to restrain a gasp. Lord Voldemort and Starr walked into the room, arm in arm.

She looked beautiful. Her dress made every curve of her body seem perfect, and she had more than half of her cleavage pushed up and showing. Avery, who was right beside Severus leaned over to him and whispered. 'Look at her! I'd bet anything she is great in bed! Oh, and look at her tits!'

The two couples stopped in front of the table. Lucius led Narcissa to her chair before returning to his own, as did Lord Voldemort. Narcissa and Starr sat down, smiling at each other.

Lord Voldemort sat down in his seat, and everyone else did the same after he had been seated. The food appeared and everyone began eating, but only after the dark Lord had taken the first bite.

Starr had troubles eating again, but she put up a good front by moving the food around her plate and putting the fork to her mouth the moment someone started to talk to her, so she would be forced to put it back down.

Lucius was at it again, his foot was massaging her upper and inner thigh. Starr had decided not to put up with it from now on, though. Won't he be in for a surprise! She thought to herself. She almost felt like cackling! The dessert came and this time Starr felt like eating, German Chocolate Cake!

Once all the plates had been cleared and the Dark Lord was about to stand, Lucius was slowly removing his foot. Starr hadn't shown any resistance yet tonight but as Lucius made the first move to take his foot out, Starr squeezed her legs together tight.

She kept squeezing until she, and half of the table, heard a loud crack. Lucius tried to control the grimace that was coming onto his face, and managed to control himself by taking a large drink of his brandy.

The Dark Lord stood, and motioned for Lucius to join him. Lucius pulled himself out of his chair with great difficulty and, using the table to support him, took the few steps needed to be next to the Dark Lord, cursing Starr in thoughts.

'Today will be a glorious day for all present.' The Dark Lord looked around at the people present, then continued. 'You are my most trusted, most valuable Death Eaters.'

'I am today assigning you positions, depending on seniority, trustworthiness, how well you work, and what you are good at. Please join me in Lucius' study after dinner. You will be told of your appointment there.' He nodded his head once, then, almost as if he had forgotten something, he added a quick note. 'Oh, you are separate from the other Death Eaters now. You are the Twelve of the Table now.'

With that he swept out of the room, with Starr on his arm once again, and Lucius and Narcissa trailing behind.

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Everyone began talking the moment He left the room, everyone except Severus. How did this happen?! He thought. Avery came over and slapped Severus on the back. 'Get up buddy! We have to go find out what position we have! Wouldn't mind having that hot piece of ass as my secretary, but I bet Lord Voldemort has other plans for her, if you know what I mean!' Avery walked away, laughing to himself.

Severus felt like kicking something. That little bastard, I'll teach him what happens when you... He sighed. She isn't mine anymore, so it doesn't matter. He followed the others to the study.

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Starr allowed herself to be swept to the study by Lord Voldemort. She almost enjoyed the idea of being his arm candy, but then thought of Severus and wished she was his arm candy instead of Lord Voldemort's.

But He is such a gentleman. Starr thought as he set her on a plush settee. The other Death Eaters slowly filed into the room. Narcissa came over to sit next to Starr and they began talking excitedly about what would happen next.

Once all the Death Eaters were in the room, Lord Voldemort raised his hands to silence them. 'Lucius Malfoy is my second and Head of Muggle Relations. If you have any problems you go to Lucius.' A small amount of laughter was heard from the back of the group at Lucius' new title. 'Snape, you are Head of Wizard Relations. Avery, you are Head of Ministry Relations. Nott, you are Head of Recruits.'

The list went on. Starr's name was never called. Finally, Lord Voldemort was done.

'Will Lucius and Starr stay behind. I need a word with you.' Lord Voldemort motioned for the others to leave.

Severus didn't look over his shoulder as he left, but he had to almost physically restrain himself from doing so. He wanted to see Starr, he hadn't looked at her all dinner and it was killing him. But he let himself be pushed with the tide of people out the door and to the Apparition area, outside of Malfoy Mansion. He apparated home.

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Starr and Lucius walked over to the Dark Lord and waited. Once everyone had left The Dark Lord motioned for them to sit down on the settee. They did so, but Lord Voldemort still didn't say anything.

'My Lord,' Lucius spoke first, 'Is there anything you wish to tell us?'

The Dark Lord snapped his head away from the fireplace, where he had been gazing for a few minuets. 'Yes. Starr, you are will be Lucius' Second. You ill work for him and with him, and if anything should happen to him you will take over his position.'

Starr gasped and turned pale. 'My Lord, I am happy to do whatever you chose.' She was truly stunned by this.

'You have only been with us for a day, and yet I know you will go far. After all, you are Strega.' Lord Voldemort turned to see her reaction, and Lucius', to this.

'Yes I am, my Lord.' Starr didn't know how He knew this, but He did, and now so did Lucius.

'We need Strega on our team, and you will be perfect. I thank you for helping us, Starr.' The Dark Lord walked over to Starr, kissed her on the cheek and then went back to gazing at the fireplace.

'You may go now. But Starr,' She turned and looked at the Dark Lord, waiting for something more. 'I would like you to stay here overnight. I think it would be good...yes, it would be. Lucius, go find her a room.'

'Yes, My Lord.' Starr allowed Lucius to lead her from the study.

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'So, you are Strega.' Lucius was looking at Starr carefully now. They were walking down a hallway. Lucius was leading Starr to an available room, but this hallway looked nothing like the one that led to her old room.

'Yes I am. Is that a problem?' Starr looked at Lucius, almost challenging him.

'I wouldn't smart mouth me, girl.' he almost spat the last word. 'The only thing I have a problem with is you breaking my toe at dinner.'

'What, you couldn't fix it?' Starr almost laughed, but thought better of it and settled for a smirk.

'Of course I could, and did!' Lucius replied indignantly. 'But it hurt like hell!'

'Oh, the poor baby. Do you want your mommy?' Starr taunted him, even though the looks he was sending her told her to keep her mouth shut.

'I would watch what you say. Strega or no, I wouldn't want you to say anything that might get you in trouble.' His eyes flashed and Starr knew that if she went any farther, it wouldn't be just words next time.

But, I can't let Lucius think I am afraid of his threats! I have to let him know that you don't treat a lady like that! Starr was fuming, bur kept her silence.

'I am glad you know when you are over powered.' Lucius sneered. 'It will help you in the long run.'

Starr stopped walking and turned to look at Lucius. 'I am not overpowered. You are a slimy git and I just don't feel like dealing with you tonight!' She began walking again, but he didn't follow her.

'Slimy git, eh?' Lucius strode over to her and grabbed her by the arm. 'Well, this slimy git won't let some up-start Strega bitch talk to me like that.'

Starr was stunned. She had used her Strega voice on Lucius and it hadn't made him leave her alone! He should have just stood there, but now he was advancing on her, with a look in his eye that made Starr shudder and back away hastily.

'If you so much as lay a finger on me I'll...I'll...' Starr couldn't think of anything she could possibly do, and the look in Lucius' eyes told her that he knew it too.

He continued walking towards her, as she backed away from him, but his legs were longer than hers and he soon he had her against a wall. He hadn't touched her, yet, but he certainly was threatening to.

Figuring it couldn't hurt to try again, Starr gathered up all her strength and began to talk in her Strega voice. 'Lucius, leave me alone. Back away from me, and never touch me again!' Her voice cracked with emotion, but it didn't stop Lucius. On the contrary, it seemed to make him stronger. Almost as if he was absorbing my energy!

He laughed at her then wrapped his arms around her waist. 'If you think that your little Strega tricks are going to work on me, you are sadly mistaken.'

Starr tried to wiggle her way out of his grasp, but it proved futile. She reached for her wand, but before she had even so much as moved a finger Lucius began laughing. He had his wand to her throat.

'Let go of me you bastard!'

'No use insulting my mother!'

'You know what I meant! Now, let go of me before-'

'Before you cry? Oh no, Starr is scared...What ever shall we do?' Lucius laughed and began to unbutton her gown.

'Leave me alone!' Her voice was shaking now, showing just how scared she was. Her Strega powers weren't working! What are they good for, unless I can get out of situations like this?! She slapped Lucius' hands and prayed to the Goddess for a miracle.

Lucius had her buttons all done and was starting to take off her dress when Starr got an idea. 'Lucius, what if someone comes down this corridor? We should go into a room.'

Lucius put his hands down and looked at Starr. 'Will you be cooperative if we do?'

'Of course! I just don't like to have sex out in the open!' Starr shuddered as he led her into the nearest bedroom. It's too bad I actually have to play along for a while. I am going to need a very long bath after this.

Lucius closed the door and walked over to where Starr was standing. 'If you try anything-'

'Don't worry. I have just been playing hard to get...' Starr put her arms around his neck and pulled him down onto the bed. 'Just relax...You know you want this...'

He slid off the rest of her dress and began tracing circles over her body. Starr began taking off his robes very hurriedly. His mouth was on her nipples when she struck.

Starr had been touching his large warmth when she decided it was time. She grasped it in her hands. Lucius, totally oblivious to what was about to happen, made a sound of pleasure, which quickly turned to a cry of pain.

Starr dug her long finger nails into him, and then twisted. He screamed out as she started raking her nails across it. Then she slapped him and grabbed her clothing. 'That, Lucius, is what you get when you trust Strega! And that is what you get when you hurt a woman!' She stalked out of the room, hoping t Merlin that he had heard her words through his pain. Smirking as she put on her clothing, she left the house and apparated home.

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