(NOT FINISHED) Curiosity Mirrored the Black Bird.

Chapter Eight.

I let out a bellowing scream that echoed through the walls and down the corridor. I tried to swing my legs but to no avail, they were plated numb to the seat. The pain that slithered up my arm was unreal, it began to burn hot and the flames I felt inside of my head turned darker than coal.

"It's nearly complete, Severus. Good work," The oh-so familiar drawl of the dark lord came from under the cloak.

What I had failed to notice was Severus Snape, standing over him, watching the ink slither up my arm with hatred and his face looked as though it had been petrified by the Basilisk.

"You seemed to have caught another one that has loved you," Voldemort had a weak smirk on his face as he stood between Severus and I. "At least, it is better than a dead mudblood,"

I tried to make a fist and lift my arms but they were as heavy as lead as the dark mark sank into my pale skin. My eyes watered as I let out one more sound - not a scream but a bellow of rage.

"LET ME GO," I kicked and flailed my lower body, my magic seemed to be drained and I don't know what it was from. I refused to cry and let any sign of weakness out. Why is this happening?

"Dear, dear, Amortia.. Just like your mother. Let's hope you don't die like her yes?," There was an ugly snake smile on his ghost white face watching the burning ink settle into a permanent branding. "Severus, you know what to do," Voldemort waved his wand and all of my body weight came crashing onto my bones, I let out a scream of pain once more.

"Yes, my Lord," He whispered, Voldemort again pointed his wand at me and my body flung limply into the arms of the potions master. "You wish for me to watch over the girl, my Lord?,"

"We have no other choice Severus," Voldemort hissed, those snake eyes glaring "Unless you would like her to be accompanied by Draco?,"

At that moment, we disapparated right out side of the Hogwarts gate.