Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version

Part the Sixteenth Halcyone and Voldemort, 24 December, 1996-5 January, 1997 << Chapter Index >> “Are you certain I can’t pick up whatever you need in Diagon Alley?” Hallie asked over lunch at Riddle House.  She frankly didn’t want Cousin Marvolo anywhere near the magical shopping district in case he saw Lord Roman.  He seemedContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version

Part the Fifteenth Halcyone and Voldemort, 21-23 December, 1996 << Chapter Index >> Uncle Marvolo was not there to pick up Hallie from Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters.  She watched as her annoying half-brother was greeted by the Weasleys.  He saw his parents every day at Hogwarts so he spent his holidays with his best friend, while hisContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version

Part the Fourteenth James and Maia, 27 October, 1979 << Chapter Index >> It was the first Hogsmeade weekend of Maia’s senior year.  She was Head Girl and supposedly should be keeping all the rules—except she had no intention of doing that.  Dressed in robes of grass green and sky blue, she hurried down toContinue reading “Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version”

Monster in Me: Femme Fatale Version

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”