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While the rest of the Death Eaters headed toward the door whilst catching up on gossip, the Dark Lord beckoned Snape to follow him to a quiet corner. Looking over his shoulder, Snape saw Bellatrix smiling at him as she clung to her husband's arm and chatted with some of their friends. The Dark Lord didn't really have anything new to say to him, he was just following up with the things they had discussed on numerous occassions. Needless to say, he was getting anxious about his plan in which Snape, as "his" mole, would play a major part.
After the little chat, Snape saw that the Death Eaters were still milling around as if this was some sort of social event. Of course, to most of them, it was. Only here could these dark wizards relax and be themselves; most of them played good citizens for the outside world and hoped, in time, when the Dark Lord took over, they would be able to live their lives in the open.
Snape was making his way to the door and had almost reached Draco and the Weasleys when Bellatrix grabbed his shoulder and began to cackle in his ear. "So, Severus, it seems your big chance has finally arrived," she laughed. "Poor old Dumbledore; the trusting fool won't know what hit him. You never did tell me how you convinced him you were harmless."
"You said it yourself, Bella; he is a trusting fool who believes in second chances," he replied, dryly.
"Second chances. Severus darling, your heart is as black as mine. You must surely be on your hundreth chance by now."
"Ah, but, Bella my good friend," Snape smirked. "That is the difference between you and I. You only use up your chances if you get caught and I have only been caught once. And even then, it was only due to a traitorous coward, giving up names in a ministry trial. But, as you can see, I was already working to secure for myself a position which would be most advantageous for our master."
Bellatrix stared at him and Snape knew she was considering drawing down on him for suggesting that he might be more cunning and useful than she. He put an arm around her shoulder and ushered her back to Rodolphus. "I think she belongs to you," he said, passing her off and taking a curt bow. "Good day."
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After Snape turned his back, one of the Death Eaters approached Draco, eyeing the two Weasleys. "So, Malfoy, who are your new friends?"
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