The Deceit of Man

The End of A Toad

Madame Undersecretary Dolores Jane Umbridge was not having a good week. It had started with that sham of a staff meeting that those three brats had ran as though they had the right, especially that Potter spawn. She didn't know who the little scamp thought he was but she would show him. After all, he had her class in just a few minutes and she would prove who was in charge. Albus had bought the classes Slinkhard's books which would insure that they would all fail their exams and prove that the education guidelines the brats put into place were ineffective. That way Dumbledore could take back his position in the Wizengamot and the ICW and she could move up to the position she's always wanted: the Minister of Magic.
           For now though, she had a set of twins to discipline and she knew the perfect way to do it. Being the Undersecretary of the Minister had always had its perks, one of which was gaining access to all of the Dark Artifacts that came thru the DMLE. One such item was an unique set of quills that forced the users to write in their own blood. She knew that once the troublesome duo were forced to cut into their own skin for a few hours, maybe something like I will not make mischief, then they would be less inclined to be troublemakers. They would also serve as a lesson for the Potter brat.
    She didn't understand why Dumbledore hadn't fought the brats about running the meeting but she was sure that the man had an idea on how to handle them. Then when the two of them were running Britain's Wizarding World, she would finally be able to get rid of all the beasts that were infecting the Magical World and no one would be able to stop her.

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    Harry knew something was wrong the second the twins came knocking at his door. They kept their hands behind their back and weren't fidgeting nearly as much as they normally do. He narrowed his eyes and really focused on the duo, sending his magic out to try and get a feel for what was wrong with them, only to rear back in horror at the amount of Black Magic pouring off of them. Either they had been dabbling in magic they shouldn't have been or someone had used a rather nasty object against them. He was willing to bet on the second one as the twins weren't foolish enough to go against him. He was also certain he knew who it was but wanted to be certain.
    "Show me." Fred and George opened their mouths to deny anything was wrong but Harry spoke again, "Chaos, Discord did you not swear your fealty to me? To place all trust in me as your Lord?"
    "It really is nothing, my Lord. The Toad just assigned us lines in detention. We've done that several times in the past." Fred spoke but Harry held up a hand to stop him from saying anything else.
    "The two of you sit on the couch. Wyvern, I need Charon, Narcissa, and Barty here immediately. Tell Charon to bring anything he has to counteract the effects of Black Magic. What did she have you two writing with and don't try to play it off!" Harry snarled while the other occupants in the room paled. Draco hurried off to as Harry asked.
    "It was a pure black quill. We could feel the magic rolling off of it and it didn't feel right but we just shrugged it off as the quills being charmed by a different Dark Lord."
    "If it had been, it would have been a comfort and would have soothed you. Dark Magic, no matter the Lord is a comfort to those who follow its' ways properly. That it felt off confirms what I thought it to be. Those quills were created by a Dark Lord much like Lumenex, a Black Magic user, meant to trap the blood of those who were forced to write with them. That blood would then be used to control them. I need Charon and Narcissa to ensure that no lasting damage was done, Barty will be taking over the Defense position. Now that he's been cleared of all charges, he won't have to hide."
    The twins looked at Harry with gratitude and let their scarred hands rest on their knees. It was only seconds later that the requested people rushed out of the Floo and into the living room. Narcissa and Severus immediately got to work healing the duo while Barty went to talk to Harry.
    "You asked to see me, my Lord?"
    "Am I your Lord? You haven't sworn your loyalty to my cause yet nor have you spoke of any desire to do so." Harry raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms in front of his chest.
    "Then let me make myself clear: as soon as you allow it, I will take the Votum Servitii willingly and eagerly."
    Harrison searched Barty's eyes for any sign of deceit but upon founding none simply nodded and called Elon to bring forth his ceremonial dagger again. Once in hand, Barty swore his oath and was dubbed 'Helios' after the Greek god of the sun. His raven had the sun high behind it and his name spelled out in Greek below it. Like before, Harrison felt the drain on his magic as the bond settled into place and left him feeling tired. Thankfully, Draco had been paying attention and brought him a cup of coffee to tide him over until he could go to sleep. For now he had a toad to end and a new Professor to appoint.
    "Wyvern, Lady Black, please keep an eye on the two troublemakers while I leave. I have busy to attend to elsewhere for now but I will be back. When I am, Miss Black, I would like a report on the health of the other men at the manor. If they are healing nicely, I may suggest them for positions here in the school."
    "As you wish, Lord Black." Narcissa smiled at him and Harry nodded.