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<< Chapter Index >> Part the Fourth Haesel’s teacup leaned precariously in her grasp, but didn’t spill yet. She paid the cup almost no attention and hadn’t taken a sip since someone—she wasn’t sure who—had handed it to her. The bottom of the porcelain cup was cradled against the flat of her palm, and herContinue reading “Of Power & Prestige – Part the Fourth”

<< Chapter Index >> Part the Third “Zach, what’s the matter?” Haesel asked, stunned by the horror, helpless disgust, and anger in his eyes. It took her a moment to realize she had shortened his given name and addressed him casually in public, but she batted the thought from her mind. It didn’t matter whatContinue reading “Of Power & Prestige – Part the Third”

<< Chapter Index >> Part the Second Haesel and Henry reappeared in a chamber that was floor-to-ceiling yellow marble—the Apparition Chamber in The Golden Fleece. The Golden Fleece was the elite pureblood club that forbade the use of offensive magic and provided entertainment for those worthy (and lucky) enough to be allowed entrance. The PottersContinue reading “Of Power & Prestige – Part the Second”

<< Chapter Index >> Part the First Lady Haesel Potter perched on the edge of the brocade settee, the picture of propriety. Her robes were pristine and bore the Potter family crest on the back. Her ebony curls were twisted up in a crown of intricate plaits that most witches were unable to create withoutContinue reading “Of Power & Prestige – Part the First”

Chapter Index >> Prologue It began as whispers throughout the Ministry of Magic—Lord Slytherin is returning to England.  The ambassador was a man of intrigue and mystery.  Only the most venerable members of the Wizengamot remembered his early years.  He was a boy born in seeming obscurity, and yet the most brilliant student Hogwarts hadContinue reading “Of Power & Prestige – Prologue”

Part the Fifteenth— “I don’t wanna know, know, know, know / Who’s taking you home, home, home, home / I’m loving you so, so, so, so / The way I used to love you, no” —“I Don’t Wanna Know,” Maroon 5 << Chapter Index There was a call from Berlin.  Obergruppenfuhrer John Smith was notContinue reading “MHC15”

Part the Fourteenth— “I found a love for me / O, darling, just dive right in and follow my lead” —“Perfect Symphony,” Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli << Chapter Index >> John Smith watched his son pack his bag for South America.  He was so excited for his diplomatic mission—and it was all fabricated.  HisContinue reading “MHC14”

Part the Thirteenth— “So who’ve you been calling, ‘baby’? Nobody could take my place / When you’re looking at those strangers, hope to God you see my face” —“Youngblood,” Five Seconds of Summer << Chapter Index >> Reichsminister Martin Heusmannsat on his desk, leaning forward.  “He caught a later flight,” he checked, “with a woman.”Continue reading “MHC13”

Part the Twelfth— “I’m free as a bird when I’m flying in your cage // And I’m bleeding your love, and you’re swimming in my veins / You got me now ” —“For You (Fifty Shades Freed)”, Liam Payne & Rita Ora << Chapter Index >> Chief Inspector Takeshi Kido disembarked from his flight withContinue reading “MHC12”

Part the Eleventh— “So put your rose colored glasses on / And party on” —“Chained to the Rhythm,” Katy Perry << Chapter Index >> Obergruppenfuhrer John Smith was dressed meticulously in his Nazi uniform.  He made sure, ever since the end of his engagement to Alexa—whoever she really was—that he projected an image of strength,Continue reading “MHC11”