Hmmmm....if Voldy will just "know" that blood traitors ruined his raid, will Lucy be at the top of his list to torture again? After all, Selwyn's dead, and someone has to take the blame since it's never Voldy's fault! And as for Snape, that scum sucking worm deserves everything he gets and more! He'd better make replacement supplies fast! Will the new addicts start buying up all the supplies and make things harder on Snape? Pity that..... Voldy facing withdrawl. Of course, Snape might find that his last session of torture via Voldy was the "good old days" in comparison to what might happen with a desparate, withdrawl suffering dark lord. If Harry and Hermione's "exercising" gets even more intense he might run out hours after a delivery! Would Snape take the chance on cutting the dosage? He's scum, but not suicidal; at least not yet. On the other hand Snape and the other DE's might consider that facing the Grim Reaper is the safer option...... As always, your stories give me both enjoyment and interesting points to consider! Take care, and many thanks! :)
Author's response
As I explained to Lycus: Basically, yeah. Lucy is actually safe for the time being. He's immobilized at Malfoy Manor, learning how to walk again. He'll come into play later in the year though.
I agree. Snape should be introduced to a specially commissioned level of hell, made just for him. I have no pity for him under any circumstances.
New addicts: Addiction is an interesting thing. the addicts have been created, but for the time being they aren't full blown. just a little twinge here and there. they can start off on the lighter stuff. As for buying...Naah. they'll jut steal the stuff...or try.
He's only concerned for himself. He believes in the dark lord's ideals, but when the chips are down, he's in it for himself.
Rather than cutting the dosage, he's going to try to substitute a different formula which is not so addictive. Since Voldy is already hooked, he's going to notice the difference and Snape's life is going to become that much more...difficult.
Thanks for the kudos. It's been a pleasure to write this.
Alorkin