A/N: I'm not entirely satisfied with this chapter but I felt I should update with something. Let me know what you think.
xx wingedthing xx
Dear Severus
Black's escape from Hogwarts has caused much of a commotion at the Ministry that I have had to increase my work hours, which in itself is frustrating, but coupled with a dozen or moreMinistry officials flapping about a Dark wizard on the loose, each new day is insufferable. I have finally taken refuge in my quarters with the intent of implementing you as a partial cause for my current discontent. To have had Black and the werewolf cornered was by all accounts a stroke of luck. However, I cannot comprehend how the intervention of a thirteen year-old wizard was sufficient to prevent Black's capture and aide his escape. It was indeed unfortunate that you allowed the murderer Black to escape before the Dementor's kiss was administered, and more unfortunate still that you were unable to procure from him his method of escape from Azkaban. Do not judge yourself too harshly for your failures, Severus. You are, after all, only human.
Yours devotedly, Lucius.
Dear Lucius
I shall not rise to the bait of your mockery; you should know I am accustomed to verbal abuse. Black's escape was indeed regrettable, though I am confident I did more to towards his arrest than you did. Despite popular belief, I do have work to do outside the sphere of Hogwarts. Therefore unless you have any important issues to discuss, I beg you desist distracting me with such pointless interruptions.
Severus
Dear Severus
Forgive me for my last letter, Severus, and I will forgive you yours. I did not, by any means, intend to distract you from your work, as I am sure you did not mean to respond so harshly for me doing so.
I am writing to entreat you once again to accompany Draco, Narcissa and myself to the Quidditch world cup. You know I have the best seats in the stadium, and that you, my friend, would be as welcome to me as any of my family. I am sure you will decline as usual, but the invitation remains open. I shall leave you now, to attend to matters I fear I have kept you from with incessant friendly correspondence. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable summer.
Yours faithfully, Lucius.