Tom Riddle was always told to live every day like it would be his last. For him, Tom knew that assumption was wrong. He knew tomorrow would always come. He had the power of death in his grasp and he would never die.

On the 2nd May 1998, the Malfoys attempt to restart their lives. With the threat of death, imprisonment and disgrace hanging above his head, it is not so simple for Lucius Malfoy. Thankfully he had Narcissa. L/N

Throughout her life Bellatrix always tried to be the centre of attention. She always wanted everyone to listen to her, but she was not always successful.

As Narcissa Black perched gracefully and observed the ballroom she marked Lucius Malfoy as a candidate for her future husband. She would not rest until she gained what she desired.

Returning from failing to kill an Auror, Bella reports to the Dark Lord. Despite the expected pain, she was not afraid. She knew she deserved to be punished.

The air was too hot and the humidity was too high for an English winter for it to be natural, but as Sirius stared at the crisp blue water he tried to forget that fact. S/R and written for the Choice Pairings Competition.

There were many things the Dark Lord taught Bellatrix. Arriving at a desolate and crumbling building, Voldemort emphasised another important lesson. Not smut.

Tom Riddle was a master of determining human behaviour. It always meant that he could manipulate others with ease. The death of Myrtle was just another occasion that he needed to utilise those skills. Tom/Olive Hornby

Even at the age of twenty four, Voldemort knew he was powerful, but sometimes even he wanted to test his abilities.

Voldemort did not expect to arrive to his home and find a Death Eater in his house without permission. He especially did not expect her actions. B/V

At his mother's funeral Rodolphus should have been mourning her loss and remembering her life, instead he was staring at his wife and trying to control his temper. Sometimes even Rodolphus could not contain his emotions.

After breaking up with Draco, Blaise proved to be a pleasant distraction. However, she could not help but miss him. The only way she could feel better was to concentrate on one fact- she was victorious.

As Lord Voldemort delivered Bellatrix some crushing news he observed her reaction. He was pleased to see her anger. It was exactly what he wanted to observe.

Alone in the darkness and bound helplessly to the wall, Bella attempted to remain calm and hide her fear. As a robe brushed against her skin she could no longer hide her terror. B/V

Waiting alone in the Dark Lord's chambers, Bella attempted to focus on her goal rather than the nerves that built inside of her. She was sure she would not regret her decision. B/V

In 1982, Lord Grindelwald and Lord Dumbledore rule Britain, but opposition flourishes. Some will stay true. Others will not. Tom Riddle and Bellatrix Lestrange vow to create their own new order, if only they could tolerate the other. TR/BL

Tom was never someone who tolerated any alterations to his plans, but, as he stared down at the dead body of Myrtle Howard, he was not annoyed. He was only pleased at the first real demonstration of his power.

Eleven year old Katie Bell was smitten with Charlie Weasley. Seven years later she stood beside him, but everything was different. She was no longer naive and nothing was as simple. Charlie/Katie.

As the Dark Lord attempted to teach Bellatrix the Cruciatus Curse, a storm outside was not the only thing that distracted her. B/V

Even Lord Voldemort can be distracted in battle, even Lord Voldemort can be a victim of a curse and even Lord Voldemort can occasionally need to accept help. He wished he did not have to.