The Spy

It was after two o'clock in the morning when Bellatrix Black awoke. Lying on the floor, she was still feeling the after shock of last night's torture session. Last night she had pledged eternal allegiance to the Dark Lord. Voldemort had been ruthlessly cruel when receiving her into his army of Death Eaters. Bellatrix rose to find herself in a dark room, the only light was spilling in from the corridor where she could hear two hushed voices.

This must be the Masters castle she thought. She also wondered why she was here, usually after being inducted into Voldemort's service the tortured bodies were transported back to their own homes to await instruction. Bellatrix walked out of the room on her still shaking legs. She found none other than Lucius Malfoy and a man who she assumed was called Lestrange.

"Ahh, I see our newest member has awoken," chuckled Malfoy.

"Yes, and what am I doing here? she asked.

"Well it seems the Dark Lord has plans for you that are to be put into action immediately," explained the other man.

"Where shall I find his Lordship?"

"I will show you the way, Bella," offered Lucius. "Good day Mr. Lestrange"

As the other man turned away with a nod Bellatrix wondered why Lucius was here and what the details her new job would entail.

"I assume this to be the Masters residence?" she questioned.

"No this is my manor where you will be staying until further notice" he replied.

The entered a well lit room with a hearty fire and Lucius made her comfortable on leather couch. Seated across from her on a high backed arm chair was Voldemort. She immediately dropped to her feet and kissed the hem of his robes. Then, seating herself again, awaited instructions.

"Bella, it is about time you have decided to join me, I trust your rest was peaceful?" inquired Voldemort. She just nodded her head in reply which made it ache even more. "I suppose you are wondering what you are doing here in the Malfoy Estate, well you see, I found that your living arrangements in your aunt's home with a certain, cousin, would not be appropriate after last night events."

Bellatrix peered down at her forearm where a skull was still glowing red and painful. She knew if Sirus found her last night her would immediately know what had happened and probably kill her on the spot.

"Yes, my Lord you are correct and I thank you," she spoke.

"Now about your assignment, you are to follow said cousin and spy on him to find the whereabouts of a Dumbledore. Pettigrew has been failing horribly and may soon be disposed of as he is proving almost worthless. I trust you can fulfill these duties for when we find that muggle loving oaf we will of course find all of his followers and once they are destroyed we will have complete free ruling of England. The mudbloods had better start biding there time for it is numbered." At this the three in the room all howled with an evil laughter. The world would soon be theirs!