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[anagrammatist]

[See Tom. See Tom lounging in a very comfortable looking green chair, reminiscent of those in the Slytherin common room. What can be seen of the room behind him looks fairly nice as well. Did you think he'd leave his MAC apartment looking so Muggle? Never

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[pureblood]

[oh bloody hell what did she ever do to deserve this]

[pureblood]

[no seriously she's wondering. she's just a regular ol' witch trying to make her way through life!!]

[pureblood]

[But really she can't help but appreciate the irony, even if it's directed towards her. She spends all her time hoping he'd come, and when finally does...]

[Voice] OKAY DONE

[pureblood]

[It takes a few minutes before she opens her communicator to reply. She knows he can't use Legilimency through the device, but she still has to be careful not to tell him that she's currently powerless.]

Ah... [She clears her throat. She won't tell him everything at once, for his sake as well as hers. But she really isn't one to beat around the bush.] My name is Bellatrix Lestrange. I'm a...witch from your world, and I'll gladly tell you what you want to know.

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[anagrammatist]

[Oh, there we go. He knows that name. Well, the last name, anyway. And how could he not? The Lestranges were one of those families well known for consistantly being in Slytherin, and for having all the qualities that might include.]

Lestrange...another Slytherin, then? It's good to meet you; I was hoping I wouldn't be alone.

Do you happen to know how many of us here are from our world?

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[pureblood]

Yes. Though I married to the name -- I'm a Black. [So much pride in that admission.]

Currently? Sixteen on my last count, including the both of us. But I advise you to stay away from most of them.

permavideo; [like he'd be able to filter any better]

[anagrammatist]

[ah, this is interesting. He won't be completely letting down his guard, but his eyes do harden a bit; he won't be listening to this as Tom Riddle, Slytherin prefect.]

Another good family. I've known quite a few Blacks, though none are in my year.

[he pauses, considering again. just how much did he want to trust this...] Out of concern for my sanity or my safety?

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[pureblood]

One of the best families. [The best and most prestigious, if you ask her.]

...Your safety. But you need not worry; they will not harm you. [Bella really needs to work on her discretion.]

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[anagrammatist]

Of course.

You're so concerned for a safety of a boy you've never met? Even Slytherin hospitality has it's limits.

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[pureblood]

I've met you before. [h...esitates...] In your future, rather. We're far more than mere acquaintances. [Can she say more than that? Would she be ripping time apart if she reveals what happens in the next 50 years?]

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[anagrammatist]

[yeah, there is a lot of hesitating going on here. he has an idea, of course, of what she might mean; he knows his future, who he had become outside the diary.

but that is still a side of him he guards closely at the moment. it was privileged information, outside those who already knew. and he hasn't forgotten that this whole conversation could be a trap.

but having an ally here, one who knew him? that could be worth the risk.]

And under a different name, perhaps?

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[pureblood]

[Don't worry, Tom. Bellatrix will never betray you.]

[There is a small pause before she answers.] ...Lord Voldemort. You might already be familiar with it.

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[anagrammatist]

I know it better than anyone. [there's a brief red glint in his eyes, from excitement, as if she really needed more confirmation.] It's not a name that should be spoken except in person.

I had wondered if I'd meet any of my followers. If any of you might be here.

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[pureblood]

I am your most faithful. [She falls silent abruptly. He still isn't Voldemort in her eyes, and he is young, young enough to be her son. It is strange, to say the least.] I will be your most faithful.

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[anagrammatist]

Faithful enough for you to seek me out when I can't be who you're familiar with. That is enough for the moment.

[he looks thoughtful for a moment] Are you the only one?

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[pureblood]

...There is Severus Snape. And my sister's son. [She sounds uncertain about mentioning them, though.] It's best not to trust them completely.