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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: MC Mondays
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Resurrect Romance
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Chapter 2
"What?" Lucius asked. He couldn't believe what he just heard, but at the same time, he knew it made sense. He had seen his father getting restless when it came to Lucius' fun, and it was only a matter of time before the man spoke about Lucius' behavior.
Abraxas Malfoy stared coldly at his son. "I know you've had fun with this girl you've been having dalliances with, but enough is enough! You're my heir; it's time for you to take your responsibility seriously."
Lucius looked away. "Fine. I need to get married and have a son. I understand my duty as the Malfoy heir, but why do I have to stop seeing Narcissa? Many Pure-blood wizards and witches have affairs due to arranged marriages. Narcissa and I already practice discretion, so nothing has to change."
Abraxas grabbed Lucius' shoulder in a harsh grip. "Some might do that, but there will be a fidelity clause in your contract. I was never in love with your mother, but I was always faithful to her because I respected her. You will follow in my footsteps and show your future wife the respect she deserves. Do I make myself clear?"
This was the first time he ever came close to feeling hatred for his father. The only time he felt somewhat normal was when he was with Narcissa, and Abraxas was asking him to give that feeling of normality up for a loveless marriage. Still, he knew the proper answer. In fact, there was only one answer that he could give, that Abraxas would accept.
He swallowed past the bile that rose up his throat. "Yes, Father, I'll do what you say."
"Good. Get started looking for a proper wife. I'll give you a year to make a choice. That's more than generous of me. If you don't find one within that time, I'll choose for you."
In a flurry of white-blond hair and fancy robes, Abraxas swept out of the room, leaving Lucius Malfoy torn about what to do next.
If Lucius thought Narcissa was in love with him, he might have fought to be allowed to make her his wife, despite her Muggle-born status. She was so remote, so aloof, though. At least when they weren't in bed together. There was no possible way she could possibly love him, and he wasn't going to fight his father when she didn't want him in a way that equal Lucius' desire.
So, he knew there was only one thing he could do.
First, he had to talk to Narcissa and end their affair.
Second, he had to put all of his energy to finding a suitable wife that he could be content with, and possibly even fall in love with.
Third, he needed to get married.
And fourth and lastly, he needed to have a son.
All in that order.
So, it was time to get done with the first order of business.
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Penelope just stared at Narcissa.
Narcissa returned the Ravenclaw's long stare with own, albeit a little more worried looking stare.
Penelope shook her head disbelievingly. "How could you be so stupid?"
"I'm sorry I'm not a smart little Ravenclaw like you," Narcissa said bitterly.
"Stop it, Cissa," Penelope ordered. "You're not a stupid person, but sometimes you do stupid things."
"I didn't mean for it to happen," Narcissa whispered.
"I know. Didn't you use the right spells?"
"Of course, but they're like those Muggle devices. Not one hundred percent effective."
Penelope couldn't imagine being in her older sister's position. Then again, she didn't think she would ever get caught in a situation where she continuously had casual sex with a man she wasn't even in an public relationship with. Still, she was trying to not be judgmental because that was the last thing Narcissa needed.
Narcissa needed understanding. She needed advice. She needed to be told that everything would be okay.
"Cissa, you'll be okay, but before you make any decisions about what to do next, you need to talk to Lucius. He has the right to know that he'll be a father in seven months."
Narcissa nodded, but her thoughts were elsewhere.
Penelope looked away from the trouble look on Narcissa's face. She didn't want to say it out loud, not wanting to worry Narcissa even more, but Penelope had a good idea that the news wouldn't be well received by Lucius. Even if the aristocrat had some soft feelings for Narcissa, he wouldn't be happy about the pregnancy. Not when the child would be an illegitimate Half-blood. In a Malfoy's eyes, the only thing worse than that was having a squib for a child.
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Lucius waited for Narcissa to arrive. And this week, she arrived promptly when she said she would be there.
Narcissa seemed uncertain, and that wasn't something he was used to seeing, but he shrugged it off. Whatever was bothering her wasn't his problem.
He had something he had to do tonight.
He took a moment to admire the way the robe fit her slim body, and the urge to touch her rose up within him.
Maybe they could have one more night before he told her the change of plans.
Narcissa opened her mouth, but Lucius didn't let her utter a single world. Instead, he strode to her and took her in a hungry kiss, devouring her sweetness. She keened in the back of her throat, and pressed her body against his.
Lucius touched her through her robes, and they somehow made their way to the bedroom.
They fell on top of the bed in a tangle of limbs. When they came together, it was fast and heated, fueled by desperate need and the fact that they both knew something was about to change.
Afterwards, Lucius stopped her when she got up to get dressed and leave. "We need to talk."
"I know. Let me just get dressed. There's something I need to tell you."
Lucius sat up as well, and pulled on his sleep pants. "There's something I need to tell you as well."
Narcissa pulled on her robe and made sure she was covered. "Okay. You go first."
Lucius took a deep breath. "Okay, this isn't easy to say, but it needs to be said. Narcissa, what we have, it's over."
"What? Why?"
"My father told me it's time to get married and have a child. And he's right. It's time that I do my duty, and I will be faithful to whoever I marry. So you and I can't continue like this."
Narcissa didn't give away any of what she was feeling. "I understand. I should go."
"Wait, Narcissa, what did you want to talk about?"
She was silent for a moment before she answered, "It doesn't matter." And just like that, she was gone. From his bedroom, from Malfoy Manor, and from his life.
He narrowed his gaze. He thought she'd give at least a little more of a fight, but what did he expect? This had only been a way to have fun for her. Did he honestly expect her to care about his ending the relationship to get married to someone else? If he did, Lucius really was a fool.
(Chapter WC: 1,204)
One bad thing about not having a outline is I've kind of screwed up the ages a bit because I hadn't completely thought everything out.
So, in order for this to work, Lucius and Narcissa were born much later. Penelope is sixteen, and Narcissa and Lucius are both twenty-four. And the other prevalent characters that are Narcissa and Lucius' age will also be younger for there to be the same age gaps.
I guess I can make anything true because this is an AU anyways. Abraxas is still alive and there isn't a Voldemort after all.
Also, most of the story will be from Lucius' POV, but there are some sections that will be from the POV of other people. Hopefully, those sections will be clear enough for you to all not get too confused.
I hope you continue enjoying my first Lucissa MC.
