from wiltshire with love

lucius malfoy heir apparent death eater

[theluciusmalfoy]

♦ about ♦

age: 26 relationship status: looking for mrs. malfoy occupation: advisor/death eater

♦ recap ♦

From a young age, Lucius knew that he was special. He knew that his family was different from all of the others. Even among friends, people parted ways for the Malfoy Heir. His parents commanded respect. The name struck both awe and fear. Lucius wielded that power without thought, demanding that those around him fell into line. An arrogance that couldn’t be matched.

Paired with that arrogance was a cane that he had been forced to use. No one ever wanted to use the word broken, or wrong, but Lucius hadn’t been born perfect. Not as perfect as he should’ve been, at least. But he has found power in his cane, and the wand stowed carefully inside of it. Power was still power.

Lucius joined the Death Eaters with open eyes, and a clap on the back from his distant father. This was what would further the family name, so this is what must be done. Blood mattered, sure, but the name. It was all about the name. 

To ensure that the legacy of his family continues, despite everything going on, Lucius has been respectably reminded that he does, in fact, need to find a wife. Of course, any many with a fortune must be in want of a wife. Duty, Lucius might call it. Though he can’t say he’s particularly excited about the prospect.

♦ dating history ♦

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[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

Killian nodded. It was the expected answer. Killian himself really didn’t have an opinion one way or another. Besides, there was no going back one way or another. People would have to make their peace. “What? You haven’t tried buying those secrets, yet?” he chortled. “I think there’s opportunity, there. Now that it’s all out in the open.” 

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“Please, it wouldn’t reflect well if I just came out and bribed people. These things take time, and patience, both of which I have in spades.” Where someone like Rodolphus or Rabastan were practically feral with how quickly they needed to get things done, Lucius was a practiced hand at waiting. “I’d rather slip secrets from people’s mouths before they even know what happened. Much less risky. Plenty of reward. Besides, Whitehorn, you should be an old hat at getting what you want.”

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

“Understand people? You mean understand that money talks and that will always get people to bend to your will?” he asked. And even if it wasn’t money, there was always something that money could buy to get people to do what he wanted. “How do you suppose all that is going, then? As the ambassador for the muggle government, this whole muggle and wizarding co-mingling?”

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Lucius didn’t reply, but his silence was answer enough. Everyone lived and breathed money. Whether they wanted to believe they could be bought—that would require another, longer conversation to cover. “Hopefully horribly,” he replied honestly. “Though I’m sure they’re convinced entirely that I want a peaceful co-existence to occur. Mostly, I just want to know all of their dirty little secrets.” Puppets.

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

“Really?” asked Killian, eyebrows raising slightly, but after a beat nodded his head. “You know, that makes sense. You always were good at forging your contacts, weren’t you? Making sure to be in the right place at the right time with the right people.” It was something Killian was stilling working on himself. He wasn’t born into the riches his family had come into later in life. His own contacts were still something he was building.

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“You have to understand people, that’s all.” It was obviously not all. Lucius, and the rest of the Malfoys had earned their place in society by paying the right people, and having the right kind of dirt on their side. Everyone could be bought. Everyone. Whether it was with actual monetary funds, promises, or the right push, Lucius never saw an obstacle that he believed himself to be incapable in overcoming. Not even this damned ferry.

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

“All the more reason to leave them behind, really,” said Killian. Even as Killian said it, it was difficult to tell if it was a joke, truth, or somewhere in between. It was that way much of the time with him, always walking the thin line of ethics and morality. Not to mention, it was impossible to tell if that was truly something he might do if it became a reality. Sometimes, Killian himself wasn’t certain. “What is it you’re doing nowadays, anyway?”

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“I’m an Ambassador for the British Muggle government. They needed someone who could properly bridge the gap, and determined that I was the best fit.” Well, thanks to his father’s influence, and the amount of cash that he continually poured into the Minister of Magic’s pockets. Still, Lucius was surprisingly good at his job. Always with his impeccable manners, and chivalry. Everyone in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet adored him. Lucius took their praise in stride, taking to showering himself thoroughly after every meeting.

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

“Well, it is the Ballycastle ferry. Bound to be plenty of desperate people on here,” Killian said as he looked around and the others who were on that ship with them. If nothing else, at least Lucius made for decent company as compared to some of the others on here. Not that there were many recognizable faces here. Killian certainly couldn’t say that he ran in the same social circles as anyone here.

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“If anything, the children would have to go first. They whine.” Lucius said it lightly enough that anyone listening could assume it to be a joke, and in many ways it was. For all of his harshness in the face of his own ambition, Lucius was actually rather fond of children. Perhaps it was built in. Or maybe it was just another side effect of a world where children were the purpose of existence. Children were legacy.

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

Killian let out a harsh chuckle. He could easily see that. If he were perfectly honest with himself, he would pay his way off. “How easy do you think it would be to bribe people for their spot, because I think I’d at least have enough people to pay some people handsomely.” The key would be whether people would realize they might not get the chance to use the money. “Besides, aren’t we more valuable on principle, anyway?

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Yes, Lucius decided, he liked Killian Whitehorne. While he might not have been the most respectable company, given his reputation, there was something about his current company that brought out the more vicious side of Lucius. As if appealing to the criminal enterprise inside of him. “Start with the people who are the most desperate, and work from there. I’m sure someone on this ship has home they can’t afford, or loans they can’t even dream of paying back. Wouldn’t want to leave their relations to deal with their debts.”

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

Killian looked at the other man. He knew of him, of course, Lucius Malfoy, a name associated with wealth. And while Killian was sure there was more to be known about him and his family, that was where his own knowledge stopped if only because it was the only thing he cared about. 

“That’ll teach us to do anything or go anywhere, won’t it? Do you reckon there’s an order for how we’ll go if things are dire? Women and children first like the Titanic or do you think we’ll stand a chance?” He looked around, picking out a few people who could stand to probably be left behind if needed.

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Lucius laughed in mockery of the question, already knowing that he’d be more than happy to toss everyone else overboard if it meant his own survival. He had no moral qualms about it. No hesitation in his bones. Lucius understood that his life was far more important than anyone else’s could ever be, and as a result, he would live.

“I’d sooner push people off than play at being noble.” Normally he would’ve held his tongue, but he was freezing for Merlin’s sake, and he would prefer simply being rid of this Ferry altogether. Served him right for being anything near Ballycastle, even the less miserable half.

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“Have I been known to ever?” asked Eris. “How close to the vest are we keeping this? Because while I know my brother isn’t the smartest, he does have a talent for finding test subjects. I think he’d be up to the task if we let him.” 

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“I’ll trust your lead on this, Pyrites.” There was an unsaid warning that no one had to say. Failure was never an option in this business, and Lucius thought it prudent to not pretend as though Eris were stupid enough to not understand. “It’s been a pleasure, as always.”

the end

[theluciusmalfoy]

whitehorneddevil​:

where: ballycastle ferry when: 13 march 1981 who: open

“They can’t be bloody serious,” muttered Killian under his breath. It seemed now that instead of fire tornadoes and earthquakes, they were stuck in this ice storm. It wasn’t just a minor inconvenience, but he remembered that the other events had lasted for days, which might mean nothing but it might mean they were potentially going to be here for a while. He was quick to pat himself down to try and find what he had on his person. Maybe he could get through this by simply getting so high he lost track of time. 

“How bloody long do you reckon this’ll last?” he mused out loud. 

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Lucius, to the shock and awe of no one, was more than just a little displeased with the predicament that he found himself in. He couldn’t exactly wield he kind of power he was used to here, floating on a Ferry in the middle of nowhere. His only real comfort was his cane, and the wand kept hidden inside of it. “At this rate, at least another day or two.”

His words weren’t charming, though, looking upon who he was speaking with, he was relieved he at least knew this person. 

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“He is. He’s very good at it, and has been very useful with aiding in some of my own little experiments,” said Eris, sounding more like she was speaking of a very useful pet. “Have we got anyone else in on this or do I get the honor of being the first to be in on this?”

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“You’re the first.” Not because she was the most trusted, but because she was the most daring and brutal. Even Bellatrix, who would eventually become family, couldn’t compare to the sort of ferocity that Eris offered. Not to mention this particular expertise. “I trust you won’t disappoint?”

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

Eris smiled. “Drugs are power,” she agreed. Even the most resistant of people could fall prey, after all. “That should all be easy enough.” Being a Death Eater meant there was a variety of people who could provide exactly what was needed. “Test subjects might be tricky as we’ll want to makes sure there is a control group to measure different variables against, but certainly not impossible.” 

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“Consider this the beginning stages, then,” Lucius said, suddenly getting to his feet, his cane immediately in hand. It didn’t do to look weak, no matter the circumstances. “Perhaps we can consult Walden on the matter. He seems good enough at procuring body parts.” The drugs? That’d take time, finessing. But Lucius was prepared to be patient.

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“Sounds like you’re already full of ideas.” Eris leaned back in her seat. “Go on, then, how do you suggest we diversify?”

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“Drugs are a hell of a thing, Pyrites. Seems to me they could be of use to us.” There was more than just a little seed planted in his mind. Lucius’ thoughts were far from kind, determining already how easy it would be to grow addictions. To control a populace. “We need something fresh. Something new. Not to mention a supply chain. And test subjects.”

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“Don’t worry, it will fail,” said Eris easily, confidently. “See, the thing is, fear will always win out. And right now people are fearful. People just need solutions to turn to in order to assuage that fear. Just have to make sure that we use that fear to our advantage.” That was part of the reason Eris liked fear so much. People were so easy to control when they were scared. Fear was the best motivator above all other emotions.

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“The right push.” A push towards anarchy that would only inevitably be controlled by people with the will and desire to do so. Those with iron fists, and grand schemes ahead of them. “Perhaps we should start diversifying what we do. Get ourselves into other markets.”

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“And what are your thoughts on all that exactly, Lucius?” she asked. “Muggles and wixen allowed to co-mingle freely without fear of retribution.” At least from the law. There was plenty of other consequences to be ha that both sides were learning of. 

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“That the friendliness won’t last. Not if we make it certain that we hold all of the cards. That we make sure this newly minted society of ours fails.” There were opportunities available to them, if only they knew how to take them. Lucius intended on being the person to point the way towards their own salvation. Or in this case, coronation.

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

“And what success would that be? I feel we have had so many as of late,” said Eris. After all, Eris reveled in chaos. The chaotic nature of two worlds trying to mix into one. The way that it was disastrously going, what with the muggles going after wizards and wizardkind having their own means of retaliation. The chaos only made it easier for Eris to do what she wanted, to blend seamlessly as she added it to it in hr own way. 

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“Why, the very fact that we’ve all only grown stronger through all of this. I mean, wixen are practically falling over themselves for protection. To stay safe from the muggle problem.” And no matter Lucius’ own opinions, his family was clearly better off in the middling gray area of the world, where they could inflict their will with ease. That wasn’t so easily done with well-informed governments hanging around.

[theluciusmalfoy]

pyreoferis​:

The Malfoy family was not without its reputation. Perhaps it was just the particular circles she ran in, the Death Eaters, always whisperings and mumblings about one of their own, but the name still carried some weight one way or another. Just like with any pure-blood family. And yet she wondered, as she looked around the manor, if it was all for show much like with her own family, and if there were secrets that lurked beneath. 

“Oh, believe me, the pleasure is all mine, Lucius,” she said, that sweet but dangerous smile on her face. “It’s not every day one gets to sit down at Malfoy manor, is it?” 

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His cane was kept within an easy reach of his right hand. Always ready for whichever use it might give him. Whether to better walk with, or to better take aim with the wand that lay inside. Lucius was careful. Luckily, there would be no conceivable reason for Eris to turn on him.

“Ah, I forgot you were all manners and pleasantries. Should we ring for a drink? We could celebrate our successes.”