Greetings, new follower:


If 你 are 阅读 this letter then 你 have doubtless been accepted into the select band of professional wizards known as the Death Eaters. If 由 some unprecedented chance 你 are 阅读 this and 你 have not been accepted into the Death Eaters then I suggest 你 put down this letter and leave now, 或者 the consequences for 你 will be as terrible as my lifelong study into the Dark Arts can make them.


Please find enclosed a short introductory guide to Death Eating, which 你 must memorize and then eat, to prevent security leaks. (Due to an unfortunate fatality last week, it is now permitted to cut the guide into small pieces before swallowing).


The 下一个 meeting is scheduled for midnight, 11th June, when I trust we will have the pleasure of watching your initiation ceremony. Please remember to bring a clean handsaw and enough twine. It's so distressing when people don't prepare for these events properly.


Yours in infamy,


Lord Voldemort




So 你 Want To Be A Death Eater?



Welcome to this helpful guide to being a Death Eater. This leaflet should provide 你 with all the information 你 need to become a successful servant to the Dark Lord. It will if 你 know what's good for you. Please read every page before eating.


Aims of the society:

World peace *
To be evil
To conquer the world
Elimination of all Muggles
Elimination of all Mudbloods
Elimination of Albus Dumbledore & the Order of the Phoenix
Elimination of (miscellaneous)
To serve Lord Voldemort (that's me!)
To create sanctuaries for endangered breeds of snakes
* This statement is a lie.


List of Equipment required for new Death Eaters:

(Equipment marked * must be obtained from Messers. Gorgon & Black Limited, outfitters to the intensely evil and terminally stylish since 12 BC. Their premises are on Knockturn Alley, but they now do mail order as well.)

Long Black Robes (Casual) *
Long Black Robes (Smart) *
Short Black Robes (for summer wear) *
Long Black 披风, 斗篷 (silk is preferable to velvet, as it is much 更多 absorbent) *
Black mask (informal)
Black mask (sequined)
Black boots (Stiletto heels are no longer permitted) *
Black leather gloves (barbed wire ornamentation optional) *
Wand
Extra wand in case of losing first wand
Plastic imitation wand in case of losing Extra wand
Cane (For favored members only. Unauthorized possession of a cane will result in a heavy fine. Before possessing cane, it is necessary to pass a rigorous series of tests to ascertain that your carrying-a-cane-in-a-nonchalant-yet-evil-fashion skills are up to scratch)
Coffin
Dueling sword *
Disguise kit, containing: Nun's outfit, false beard, beekeeping veil, Muggle policeman's costume, etc. *
Saw
Assorted chains
Handcuffs
Pointy stick


Recommended Reading:

Curses and Counter-Curses 由 Professor Vindictus Viridian
Evil: A Beginner's Guide 由 Professor E. Maledict
The Illustrated Torturer's Handbook 由 Bellatrix Black
What Not to Wear in the Torture Chamber 由 Narcissa Malfoy
Sex, Lies, and Unforgivable Curses: The Authorized Biography of Lord Voldemort 由 Peter Pettigrew
Caring For Your New Tattoo: An Informative Guide St. Mungo's Hospital Skin Department

Death Eater may also own snake 或者 dragon 或者 hippogriff. But only Lord Voldemort may possess a basilisk.



Death Eater Rules:

No Death Eater shall be a spy for Dumbledore.

No Death Eater shall play the harmonica.

All Death Eaters must be proficient in the Dark Arts: murder, Unforgivable Curses, yodeling etc. An annual examination will be made to make sure that all members are up to scratch.

No Death Eater shall behave with integrity unless it is a genuine accident.

A Death Eater must be pureblooded.

No Death Eater must ever mention that the Dark Lord himself is not pureblooded.

No Death Eater may kill another Death Eater without a very good reason.

All Death Eaters shall answer Lord Voldemort's summons immediately. (Unless 你 are having a shower, in which case it is permitted to don a bath 长袍 first.)

All Death Eaters shall have vaguely sinister surnames.

All Death Eaters shall overtake on the left.



Frequently Asked Questions:

What happens if Voldemort is displeased with me?


As this is a fairly run (and currently short-staffed) organization, 你 will probably receive a warning. And some soul-destroying torture. A 秒 offense and 你 will probably die a slow death. Options include:

Being slowly eaten 由 a manticore.

Being dissolved in a vat of basilisk venom.

Gradual impalement on your own wand.

Death 由 Mandrake (according to season).

The Pancake curse. (This newly developed spell will carve 你 into wafer-thin slices. Victims killed in this way are traditionally cooked in hot fat and served with 枫, 枫树 syrup 或者 柠檬 果汁 at Death Eater feasts.)

Being flayed alive and used as a life-sized 手套 puppet at Death Eater children's parties.

Avada Kedavra (if we're in a hurry/feeling rather unimaginative).


What should I do if I decide to leave the organization?

Make your funeral arrangements as quickly as possible. (See above)


What is the salary like?

你 should be in this job for the principle of the thing, not for sordid reasons. So let's just say that it's much, much better than they pay at the Ministry. There will also be opportunities for pillage, looting, theft, etc., and 圣诞节 bonuses are guaranteed.


Does the Dark Mark hurt?

Of course it does; this is an evil society after all. What are you, a wimp?


Can the Dark Mark be removed 由 laser treatment?

No. Only a moron would ask such a stupid question.


But it can be temporarily obscured 由 a good-quality concealer. (Make sure it's a shade darker than your skin tone, as a lighter shade will simply draw attention to the tattoo. Pat translucent powder over the concealer to make it last longer).


Is there a retirement age for Death Eaters?

你 probably won't live long enough to have to deal with this problem.


Can I kill personal enemies 或者 just opponents of Voldemort?

Murder is encouraged on principle; however, personal killings should be reserved for each individual Death Eater's free time, as obviously serving Lord Voldemort is much 更多 important. Occasional massacre outings/dark revels may take place as rewards for good (i.e. bad) behavior.


What should I do if Voldemort is defeated at the height of his powers 由 a one-year-old boy?

This circumstance is so unlikely that there is no point devising a protocol to deal with it.



The Death Eater Anthem (to be memorized 由 each new recruit as soon as possible). Please note that this tune should never, never, never, never be sung to the tune of "Blackadder," an inane Muggle 电视 program to which we are completely oblivious and never watch. Honestly.


Who lurk beneath the undergrowth?
When all is dim and dark?
Who murder people in their beds
或者 sometimes in the park?
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
Our blood is pure as pure!
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
We all 爱情 Voldemort!
We serve the Dark Lord every day,
We're always very loyal
And if with us 你 don't agree
We'll boil 你 in hot oil!
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
We're evil as can be!
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
But if we're scared we'll flee!
Our curses are incredible.
We're known for our Morsmordres
And though our leader is insane
We always follow orders.
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
We're wickedness collective!
Death Eaters! Death Eaters!
Yet rather ineffective!


Health and Safety:

Being a Death Eater is naturally a dangerous job. Lord Voldemort accepts no liability for any pain/suffering/torture/impalement/loss of limbs/grievous bodily harm/disintegration/insanity/imprisonment/loss of soul/death which 你 may experience while in his service. No good will come of any attempts to sue him as a negligent employer. Trust us.

However, in order to protect members, these safety guidelines have been developed for Death Eaters both during leisure time and on missions for the Dark Lord:


Don't try to take out Harry Potter yourself. It is extremely presumptuous. Leave it to Lord Voldemort, who has much 更多 practice.


Employ masterly deceit to conceal your allegiance to the Dark Lord: e.g., if someone accuses 你 of being a Death Eater, laugh carelessly and say: "No, I am not a Death Eater. Would 你 like a cup of tea?" This Machiavellian trickery should be enough to convince them.


If this does not convince your accuser, have them discreetly murdered. (Sussex and 狐狸 Ltd, of 13, Knockturn Alley, run a very efficient assassination service and are currently offering cut-price deals for 老友记 and associates of the Dark Lord. Present your membership card at the counter for further details.)


Keep your wand on 你 at all times, even if 你 are asleep/on a hot date/in the bath/on the beach/wearing very tight-fitting leather garments (or all of these at once).


Ostentatious indicators of evil, such as manic laughter/dressing entirely in black swooshy robes (Snape, this means you)/making sinister comments/killing people should be practiced only in private.


If 你 suspect someone of being a spy, kill them and their family at the first opportunity. If it turns out they were not a spy at all, pass it off as a light-hearted practical joke.


Only eat 食物 prepared 由 yourself 或者 your faithful minions. Do not trust your spouse(s)/partner(s), no matter how pretty he/she/they may be.


Similarly, do not accept drinks from anyone. This may cause offense when visiting a pub 或者 bar but it's better than being dead. Obviously.


Do not take off your mask for any reason while on a mission. If people see your face while 你 are conjuring the Dark Mark/massacring etc., they may suspect that 你 are a Death Eater.


Do not try to smoke while wearing your mask, as it is not fireproof.


Never address your colleagues 由 name while on a mission. Survivors may recall it at a later date. For the same reason, never mention your address 或者 telephone number to anyone 你 are kidnapping/raping/torturing/killing, no matter how attractive they may be. Evil relationship experts have stated that romance is unlikely to flourish under such circumstances anyway.


Burn all sensitive documents. Not only will this deter spies, it is also amusing as it contributes to global warming.


Set up an anti-Apparating spell round your residence (but make sure 你 have a Portkey handy so you're not embarrassingly trapped there if the place is attacked 由 Aurors).


Prepare a secret hideout for yourself should your cover be blown. Failure to do this may lead to your sharing a hideout with another Death Eating family, which often results in friction over use of bathroom facilities, television, etc.


Don't upset Lord Voldemort. It will only end in tears. (And multiple burns, fractured limbs, mortal torment, etc.)