Flying Blind

Chapter 15 Her Madness

After the war, many other death eaters were captured or had surrendered. As the two aurors escorting Ellenore arrived at the Ministry of Magic, where she was escorted into a court room, she was searched and her pockets were turned out. A multitude of different potions, her cane, wand and her earrings and magical bracelet were removed from her possession. She was silent now and no longer cared what they did to her.

“State your name for the record.” said an official looking wizard in black robes.

“Ellenore Eileen Snape.” whispered Ellenore softly.

“Do you have anything that you would like to confess to at this time?” asked the wizard.

“I was forced to join The Dark Lord. He would have killed my father had I refused.” she said softly.

“You joined The Dark Lord willingly?” said the wizard.

“No, he was going to kill my father if I refused.” she said again, a little louder.

“What were your duties as a member of his death eaters?” asked another wizard.

“I was to act as his potions mistress; brewing potions to keep his forces going. I also brewed veritaserum, which I had hoped to convince him to use in the interrogation of his prisoners instead of using the unforgivables on them. He refused to use my less violent method, however.” she said. “My other duty was to act as his personal seer.” said Ellenore.

“Excuse me, but did you just say that you acted as his seer?” asked one of the aurors in shock.

“How can you act as a seer if you are unable to see?” asked the Ministry wizard.

“I don’t understand how, I just do. I have always been very good at divination.” said Ellenore.

“Have you ever cast any of the unforgivable curses?” asked another ministry wizard. Ellenore hung her head and tears started to flow as she cried again.

“Only once.” she admitted. “I cast the imperious curse and the cruciatus curse on Rodolphus Lestrange because he had raped me and left me carrying his bastard child. I then used an illegal abortion potion that I brewed to get rid of the unwanted demon spawn that I could literally feel inside of me from the moment that I woke up.” she said.

“Let it be put into record that Ellenore Eileen Snape has admitted to being a death eater. The accused has admitted also to brewing an illegal abortion potion and has admitted to casting the imperious and cruciatus curse on another human being. Your potions brewing license will be suspended until after your trial. If you are found guilty and are convicted, your potions license will be revoked. Your wand will stay locked in a safe place with your other personal belongings. You will be remanded to the custody of Azkaban prison until your trial date.” said the ministry wizard.

Ellenore was escorted from the room and into a smaller room where the aurors led her to a floo that took her straight to Azkaban. She found herself pushed roughly from behind and she rolled onto the cold hard floor. She felt the bindings being removed and she slowly got to her feet.

“Step behind the screen and take off all of your clothing.” said a female voice that echoed all around her.

“Um, excuse me please, but I can’t see where anything is.” said Ellenore with fear evident in her voice. She heard whispering then quick footsteps were coming towards her. A warm hand tilted her head upward then released her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

“She’s telling the truth.” came a female voice in front of her. “I will help you until you are escorted to your cell.” said the voice.

“Thank you.” whispered Ellenore. She was led behind the screen where she took off her clothing except for her undergarments.