Chapter 1 - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Lucius cherished moments like this, when the night was silent except for the light breathing which met his ear, his eyes barely able to make out the rise and fall of his wife's body as she slept. He strained through the darkness to see the soft contours of her cheeks against her pillow, her hair braided down her back and the silk sheet pulled up to her shoulders.
Nights as peaceful as these were rare since he often had to work late, whether keeping his image at the Ministry, spending hours awake managing family finances or being called out to the Dark Lord's bidding. Times to just lay together in the dark were things to be treasured and held close to his heart.
A soft smile graced Narcissa's features as she shuffled beneath the sheet and he wondered what she would be dreaming, what thoughts played out behind her head. Was he in those dreams with her? Were there others around her making her laugh? Whatever it was, a smile came on his own lips as well, happy he didn't miss this little moment in the dark.