"Now many of you may be wondering who this beautiful young woman to my left, and the couple in the corner, is." He paused for dramatic effect, Severus mused. "Though once thought to be gone for eternity, these three loyal subjects you see before you may very well be the reason we all still stand here today." Voldemort seemed to be enjoying the confusion flitting across the faces of his followers. "May I introduce Malik Baalim, his gorgeous French wife, Helene."