#6 – Give it Back

“Your chances of living are growing quite slim as each second goes by and I still do not have that diary back in my hands. This is my task and I shall do it however I wish to do it.” Lucius warned his fellow death eater, Crabbe who was slowly backing away towards the door.

“No…you have no idea how to perform it correctly, therefore, I find it useful for me to do it myself. You were given no orders—“

“So, you think you know what to do? You think you can just take the diary from me and expect written instructions on parchment? This is Hogwarts, Crabbe. This is…LIFE. Now give that diary back to me!” Crabbe continued to shake his head firmly. He hadn’t been this strong in several years, and he wasn’t about stop resisting. He reached towards his back pocket and grabbed hold of his wand.

“I can’t let you do this, Lucius.” Crabbe said in quiet, calm, yet strong voice. “I’m sorry.”

“So. Am. I.” Lucius said, dramatically separating each word. “CRUCIO!!” Crabbe fell to ground, releasing the diary. “That ought teach you some manners.” He said as he picked up the diary.