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Part the Thirteenth Halcyone and Voldemort, 18 November, 1996 << Chapter Index >> Lord Marvolo was glad that he had awakened from the deep sleep before the Dark Lord could do anything too rash to Lord Roman Malfoy.  There was a certain—difficulty—with opening up each other’s mail.  They had agreed on it when they wereContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Twelfth Halcyone and Voldemort, 7 & 8 November, 1996 << Chapter Index >> “You seem to be alone, Lady Halcyone,” the smooth voice of Lord Roman commented as Hallie stood in front of a robes shop in Hogsmeade. Not even bothering to look up, she remarked, “Oh, Blaise wanted to get something thatContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Eleventh James and Maia, 31 August, 1979 << Chapter Index >> There was a particular reason Lady Maia Gaunt had chosen Heir Regulus Black, Monsieur Barty Crouch, and Madamoiselle Apricot Selwyn.  They were all the same year (Apricot was technically in the age group above, having been born in early August, but herContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Tenth Halcyone and Voldemort, September-October, 1996 << Chapter Index >> Draco and Hallie were walking through the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, ostensibly on rounds.  Hallie’s wizard cross was around her neck.  She had never taken it off except to sleep, putting it on carefully each morning. When they wereContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Ninth Halcyone and Voldemort, 3 September, 1996 << Chapter Index >> The Dark Lord was displeased.  When Barty had reported back to him, he had been informed that Lady Mabelle had been with Cedric Diggory.  Auror Cedric Diggory.  He understood from Marvolo’s notes that she had gone to a party with Diggory.  ThereContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Eighth James and Maia, 24 July, 1979 << Chapter Index >> Maia was wearing pretty robes of a light blue with accents of gold.  She thought it almost went with her hair, which although a honey color, could almost be called blonde. The Dark Lord sat on her bed, dressed impeccably in red,Continue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Seventh Halcyone and Voldemort, 31 August, 1996 << Chapter Index >> The Dark Lord watched her from afar.  Every time he woke from his deep sleeps, there would be notes on her in his book.  He read about her friendship with Draco Malfoy in particular, of how she had not even contacted CedricContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Sixth Halcyone and Voldemort, 18 August, 1996 << Chapter Index >> Cousin Marvolo leaned up against the doorway as Hallie applied her lipstick, almost ready to go.  She had chosen a yellow sundress, which she thought would be festive enough for the party and yet would be Muggle enough for the pub laterContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Fifth James and Maia, 7 July, 1979 << Chapter Index >> Everywhere Maia looked she could see Muggles and she wondered if she had the correct Apparition coordinates.  She was in a little town square, a church off to one side, a monument to the end of the Second World War in theContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Part the Fourth Halcyone and Voldemort, 15 August, 1996 << Chapter Index >> It was named Riddle Manor and she had no idea why.  After packing her trunk and saying goodbye to the Malfoys, she and her cat Faustus had flooed over to a sprawling manor that was on top of the hill with gardensContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”