Jan 29, 2009 14:37
Fandom: Harry Potter
Villain: Lucius Malfoy
Prompt: Sword
Word Count: 100
Rookwood was an utter fool, if he thought that the Dark Lord would hear his request with equanimity. Lucius stood with his chin high, waiting to hear his lord dismiss the idea with a laugh.
Instead, his gaze was met by an assessing one from the Dark Lord himself. After a long moment, Voldemort nodded.
"Duel if you must, but I shall not stop Lucius from killing you."
And then Lucius understood. His own prestige and power would be raised by this exercise. Macnair came forward and looked at each wizard. "Choose your weapon."
Lucius smirked at Rookwood. "The sword."