37: Widow

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When Josette finally came to her senses, she found herself on a cold, hard ground

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When Josette finally came to her senses, she found herself on a cold, hard ground. Her heart felt cold, literally and when she opened her eyes she realized why. Before her stood the dark, icy walls of an Azkaban cell. Glancing down, she noticed she was clad in the prison uniform, and when she looked up, she saw Voldemort standing on the other side of the thick iron bars, a slight smirk playing on his lips. 

Even though Josette knew it wouldn't work she tried using her magic and as expected failed. The dementors outside her cell drained her strength, leaving her barely able to hold herself together, let alone perform any magic.

"Cle-clever." Josette murmured through chattering teeth.

Voldemort laughed at her predicament, "Still can't let go of your pride, can you?"

"Oh, ne..ne-ver." she replied, attempting to smirk but only managing an awkward smile.

"I had almost forgotten about this weakness of yours, but thanks to your boyfriend's trial, it all came rushing back," Voldemort remarked.

During Sirius' trial, it became evident to everyone, even those didn't knew anything about her, that Josette had a severe issue with the dementors. Additionally, she had destroyed all the magic bracelets that stripped her of her powers. Voldemort needed another means to control her, which is why he waited until he had control of Azkaban.

"And as a gift, this is the same cell he occupied for thirteen years," Voldemort added.

Josette felt her stomach twist in anguish.

"Also, your friend resides in the adjacent cell, that traitor," Voldemort scoffed.

Though she heard no voice from the neighbouring cell, Josette knew exactly who it was.

All the other Death Eaters had been released after Voldemort seized control of the Ministry, with the exception of Lucius Malfoy. He was not expecting to be saved, he had accepted his fate long ago. And he would rather stay here than follow anymore of Voldemort's orders.

"I gave you numerous opportunities, Mortis. I had truly hoped you would join me, but you only managed to disappoint me, and this is the consequence of your betrayal," Voldemort continued.

Josette wanted to respond with a powerful retort, but she realized that her chattering teeth would only make her appear foolish. So, she remained silent.

"Soon, I will have your godson in my clutches, and I will slowly kill him, along with his father. Then, no one will ever dare to question my power again."

Josette felt her anger rise, it filled her with some warmth but not enough for her to be stable. 

"Goodbye Mortis." he said as he turned to leave.

"No..." Josette attempted to shout, but it came out as a whisper. He paused. "Yo-u.. can-t... leave.. me.. he-re...I-ll...die." 

"You won't, you can heal now." Voldemort replied without looking back.

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