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Title: Diamonds and Power
Author: Relala
Beta Reader: ShadedRogue
Prompt: Kingsley/Narcissa, a bit of power
"What do you want, Mrs. Malfoy?"
"I want you to get my husband out of prison, of course."
Kingsley looks up, his eyes catching the glint of her snowy blonde hair as it shimmers under the candlelight in his office. It's the first time he's ever looked at her—really looked—and he realizes now that she's only been playing at her part as the dutiful wife.
"And why would I do that?"
"Because I say so." Narcissa snaps.
They forgot to investigate her when they arrested Lucius, and now he knows what a mistake that was. Her voice is cold, and it feels like he's dancing around the point of a knife as he considers his words.
"I'm not open to bribery."
"Everyone is open to bribery, it's just a matter of what to bribe them with." Narcissa states matter-of-factly. "I hear you've been trying for Minister. What happened, Kingsley? Did you get tired of saving the lives of men who didn't even acknowledge your existence?" She leans down onto the corner of his desk, her blue eyes shining down at him like diamonds. "I can offer you a bit of power, Kingsley."