<strong><span class="bbc_u">Dominic</span></strong><br/><br/>Dominic only smiled softly at Ginny's defiance, really it was a bit amusing that she thought she would be able to handle what was possibly coming for her. Though it was a little bit insulting to him that she had such a simplistic view of what he had in mind for her, she might have only just been given over to his custody but already ideas were racing through his brain. Dominic was well versed in torture, having picked up a tip or two from Snape, watched Bellatrix work her nasty art form, even heard Voldemort muse on the topic before his own death. They had all given him a unique view point, something he could take and add to his own knowledge. He wasn't going to be overly reliant on a particular unforgivable curse but would rather use it to supplement the application of potions and a good hands on approach that would in his mind be extra affective because she was a lovely pure blooded lady.<br/><br/>“You think you are strong enough to succeed where the Longbottom's failed?” He asked with a small smirk, he hadn't been there for that but he had heard the gleeful retelling that Bellatrix put out from time to time. “You probably haven't had too much experience with the Cruciatus curse first hand but think of this, given enough exposure to it everyone breaks. The Longbottom's were very strong by all accounts, lasted for a while but now they are just patients in St. Mungo's who don't even recognize their son.” His voice was level as he spoke, giving no indication that he would enjoy inflicting the same fate on her but also making it clear that he wouldn't back away from using it.<br/><br/>“I would hate to do that to you Ginny, to leave you an empty shell of a Pureblood... but even if we need to go that far we won't kill you or even return you to your family. Even without your mind present your body could still serve an important purpose... helping us ensure another generation of Pureblooded children.” Not an empty threat at all, she was attractive by any measure and he would rather have her be a conscious and knowing participant in the matter.<br/><br/>“So lets do this the easy way Ginny, you will fight me and I am sure that you will do admirably, lasting as long as you possibly can, but eventually you will end up breaking and admitting the truth... that you are pure blooded and proud of it. You will be happier when you do that.” Leaning down he brushed his lips over hers before whispering a single word, wand pressed to her stomach. “<em>Crucio...</em>”<br/><br/>He only held the curse for a moment before moving his wand, breaking off the contact, right now he only wanted to tease her, give her a taste of what was coming.<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Lucius</strong></span><br/><br/>The arrival of Snape was a welcome thing to Lucius, someone around whom he could have a conversation with, one of the Death Eaters whom had been with the cause from the very beginning. He was the person he needed to help whip the would be Death Eaters around them into shape... remind them that they were supposed to have pride as users of magic. Snape might only be a half blood but that hardly mattered in the eyes of Lucius, the man had been of great help in the past and proved his worth more times then could be counted.<br/><br/>Taking hold of the cloak he sighed to himself, knowing that he was unlikely to get any work done, the best thing would likely be to get himself to bed and make sure with a spell or two that no one would be waking him up. “Well this has been a rather eventful night.” He sneered at all around him. “All of you no doubt have something important you could be doing and if you don't I would suggest you do... keeping in mind of course that we need to keep a low profile for the time being. I will be retiring to my chambers for now, if anyone has something they wish to discuss with me then they should do it soon.”<br/><br/>Without another word he turned quickly on his heel, stalking down the hall towards the stairs that would lead him to his chambers.