Cafe des Dieux was a small, out of the way tea house that was situated along a sparkling river. There were small round tables with striped umbrellas covering the smattering of patrons that sat outside in the warm spring air.

     An older, wise-looking man with blinding white hair and a suit to match, sat at one of the shaded tables. He was blowing across the top of the steamy, creamy-brown liquid to cool it off while reading a newspaper that seemed to have moving pictures on it.

     The air surrounding the older man and others nearby had started to make him feel as though his ears needed to pop; the wind swirling around them as if they were inside a vacuum cleaner.

     Just as his ears were about to burst, a pale white man with evil, red, glowing eyes dressed in black, flowing robes appeared out of thin air with a slight popping sound.

     Not a single person nearby who had seen this scary man pop into existence said a word or batted an eyelash at his sudden appearance.

     The white-haired man continued as if sudden appearances of humans were commonplace. "Hello, Tom."

     The dark clad figure moved to the seat across from him. "Cornelius," he sat gracefully and poured a cup of tea while looking the other man over, "You're looking a little tired. Ruling Panem getting to hard for you in your frail years?"

     President Snow's sharp, eagle eyes snapped to the imposing Dark Wizard while he pasted a small smile on his lips. "I'm well, thank you for the concern. I see you still haven't located your nose, would you like some help with that or are you going to turn me down again?" President Snow slowly folded the lively paper, placing it carefully on the table.

     The Dark Lord scowled slightly before huffing out a chuckle and pulling out a small package. "I know how much you like these and Bella insisted I bring you a gift since we missed your last gala at the Capitol."

     "Oh," Snow pulled the box to himself and opened the lid with a delighted smile running across his face, "Let Bellatrix know how much I appreciate the gift." He pulled out a white Bertie Botts Every-Flavor-Bean and popped it into his mouth. "Your lack of presence was noted by many. You never told me where you ended up going?"

     "We vacationed in the Bahamas. I felt like I was surrounded by morons. Bella realized how upset I was and insisted we get away for a little rest and alone time."

     "How did the tropics treat you? Personally, I can't stand the sticky heat."

     "It was lovely, and I did get a little color," he held up his blindingly white hand with a scary smile on his thin lips, "I'm a little less white than your hair now." They both chuckled lightly.

     Over the period of time that the two powerful men had known one another they had a way of always talking of Voldemort's skin color as being less than desirable and how it rivaled Snows blinding, although perfectly manicured, white hair.

     "These are for the dining table and you," he handed over a huge bundle of white roses, "Match them perfectly."

     Voldemort chuckled in delight. Even though it was a bone-chilling sound, Snow was used to the oddities of the wizard and chuckled companionably with his, closest thing to a friend as he would ever have.

     "How are the rose gardens doing this time of year?" Voldemort took a bite of one of the cucumber sandwiches from the rose patterned platter on the table.

    "I believe they are better than last season. I tried out that potion you gave me and the white beauties bloomed to almost twice the size. I may need to get a hold of that recipe."

     "I'd be delighted to send more over so long as you keep sending us flowers."

     "Certainly." He took another sip of his drink. "I just read that Harry Potter is still at large. Last we spoke you claimed to have an infallible way to catch and exterminate him."

     The Dark Lord sighed heavily and ran his skeletal fingers over his bald head in irritation. "He appears to be smarter than some of my Death Eaters."

     "I know the feeling," Snow stated in a dry but obviously irritated tone and took another sip of tea.

     "I take it Katniss Everdeen is still singing her song of freedom?"

     President Snow looked out over the water, looking unbothered by the question even though the mention of that lopsided haired, twit, Katniss Everdeen had sent his blood boiling in anger and irritation instantly. "I have a full military, over 100,000 men and women ready for battle instantaneously, all at my command and they are incapable of finding one obnoxious teenager!"

     The Dark Lord tried to hide his small bit of relief at not being the only one of them having issues with their young but capable nemesis. "I can't believe how dumb people really are. It's so bad that I have to hold their trembling little hands and lead them around like their blind. In reality, it just makes more work for me."

     "I can only count on myself. It's a good thing that I, have no desire to rule overseas or I'd be forced to conquer the United Kingdom, and that's a lot of travel. As well as extra work that I have no need for." He shivered a little before picking up his tea, taking a few irritated sips to try to soothe his nerves.

     The Dark Lord nodded, "I completely agree. Plus, I already have to do EVERYTHING myself. I find Bella to be a pleasing companion, but even she would most likely disappoint me. I haven't sent her after Potter for fear she would be less in my eyes upon her failure..." he sighed heavily and fiddled with his napkin, "...then who would warm my bed sheets at night? I have horrid circulation and need her body heat."

     "Fortunately, Egeria and I have been together for years and I don't ever ask her to do things she's incapable of. I know full well how best to utilize my chess pieces. I just wish the ones I have were functioning better."

     After a minute of silence and a few sips of tea, the Dark Lord asked, "Have you managed to at least dampened the bird's song?"

     "I have been informed that the correct location of District Thirteen; it was found only hours ago."

     "Why didn't you cancel our bi-monthly get together then? I would have made an exception for this."

     "Don't be silly," he waved his hand at the other, "Our get-togethers are the only normal activity I have in my life that I don't detest. I would never cancel."

     The Dark Lord laughed and took a sip of his tea, "It is comforting to have another powerful friend that knows the difficulties of rulership."

     "It is indeed."

     President Snow finished his beverage and stood. "I hate to make this a brief meeting, but I'm sure you can see the reason for my departure."

     "I do."

     Snow was walking off after the Dark Lord waved his goodbye and abruptly turned. "In two weeks, why don't you and Bella come for dinner. Egeria is a wizard in the kitchen." They both laughed at the terrible joke.

     "In two weeks then." he waved again.

     Voldemort devoured two sandwiches and downed his drink like a crazed animal before daintily dabbing the crumbs from his mouth with his linen. He rose slowly and looked around to see if anyone would make eye contact. None did, and he hung his head lowly before popping out of existence.

     Inside the cafe, Katniss Everdeen and Harry Potter were looking at each other like they couldn't believe of all the places in the whole world they would pick this cafe. The very same Cafe des Dieux that apparently both their nemesis got together for a light meal at bi-monthly. The exact same thing Harry and Katniss do since the cafe's selection was better than any other on the planet. There was nowhere else that you can go to get fresh Treacle Tarts for Harry and Lamb stew with dried plums served over wild rice for Katniss.

     Katniss placed her hand on Harry's shoulder, "Potter, it's time we find a new meeting place."

     Harry nodded his head before the two of them went back to eating and discussing how to evade, upset, and raise the blood pressure of Voldemort and Snow. 

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This is the first part of a two-part contest that is being hosted by book_love29  I had a fun time writing this and will be posting the second part of this contest in the next chapter.

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