Thanks for the reviews, it means a lot. Sorry for the delays with the chapter updates on this story, suffering a little from writer's block and having two children to look after is time consuming. Please note I'll try and get chapter nine up in September. My little boy turned two! I've barely had time to breathe, planning a birthday party for a two year old is hard work!

Enjoy chapter 8, I know it's not that great.


April soon came to Hogwarts. The winter chill had left the grounds and most days a nice spring breeze blew through the cracks in the castle. The only downside was that this year, April certainly lived up to the reputation of 'April Showers'. Narcissa had to use a drying spell every time she had herbology.

Ever since that night of the common room party, Narcissa wanted to take the next step with Lucius, but he wanted to wait until they had married. Every time they had some time alone together, it was like he had given himself a set of rules which he had to obey. He never moved his hand further than just above her knee and kept his hands either in her hair, in her hands or around the middle of her back to hold her close to him. He held back all urgency whenever he kissed her. She could tell he was trying to have some self control. She guessed she probably didn't help the situation by kissing him with some urgency. She was ready. If Lucius hadn't worked out that her kissing him with as much passion as she could muster, than she'd just have to come out with it.

It was a Thursday afternoon and Lucius and Narcissa had a free period. Instead of sitting in the common room to study, they decided to enjoy the nice weather and go for a walk in the grounds. After all, they broke up for the Easter holidays the next day, there would be plenty of time to revise for their exams.

"Come with me back home for the Easter holidays?" Lucius asked.

"Why not make the most of an empty library whilst the other students are away?" asked Narcissa.

"Maybe I want you all to myself." Lucius whispered in her ear.

Narcissa shivered and then grinned.

"I don't see us getting much revision done," she said quietly.

"That's the whole point Narcissa," Lucius whispered.

They stopped walking and noticed some girls staring at them. Narcissa sighed.

"What's wrong?" Lucius asked frowning slightly.

"People are never going to accept that you're with me," Narcissa muttered.

Lucius looked over at the girls and then back to Narcissa.

"So let's give them something to talk about then," he muttered.

He pulled her in close, grinned at her and then kissed her fiercely. She gripped Lucius's cloak tightly as she matched his passion. After a few minutes, they broke apart. The girls sat there with their mouths wide open, but Narcissa couldn't care at that precise moment. Lucius's forehead gently bumped against hers, his breathing heavy and uneven.

"I want you so badly," Lucius breathed.

"I know," Narcissa whispered, sending shivers down his spine.

Lucius bit his lip and closed his eyes. Narcissa decided that seeing as she was ready to take the next step, the Easter holidays would be the perfect time. She certainly wouldn't get any privacy with him if they stayed at school.

She ran her hand through his hair and tucked it behind his ear.

"Okay I'll come with you," she said warmly.

Lucius looked at her and smiled.

"We do have a wedding to plan after all," he said with a grin.


The next day, Narcissa and Lucius got off the train at Kings Cross station. They then apparated to Malfoy Manor in Wiltshire. Narcissa had been to Malfoy Manor several times over the years, their fathers did business together, so she had known Lucius since they were three. She always thought the manor was rather handsome, but always felt that it should be more like a family home. Abraxas Malfoy certainly didn't treat it like a family home.

Dobby, the house elf, took their cloaks and hung them up in the closet. Whilst Agrippa, another house elf, took their luggage to their rooms.

"Father?" Lucius called.

Footsteps came from the living room, and out came a brunette with a slender body shape. Her eyes, a light pine brown.

"Lucius, how lovely. Your father's in town meeting some business associates," said the woman.

Lucius nodded curtly and said "Sarah, you remember my fiancée Narcissa?".

"Of course, how lovely to see you again Miss Black." Sarah said warmly.

Narcissa smiled, she had only met the woman once. Her family had been invited to Abraxas's and Sarah's first anniversary party.

"I've got to head out, your father wants a nice bottle of wine for dinner." said Sarah.

Lucius said nothing but again nodded.

"See you later you two," Sarah smiled and left the house.

The door slammed shut.

"How long has your father been married to her?" asked Narcissa.

"Five years next week," Lucius replied.

They went into the living room and Lucius slumped himself down on the sofa. Narcissa rolled her eyes, she'd have to break him of that habit when they were married. It would do him a favour to learn some manners around the house.

"Slob," she muttered.

Lucius raised his eyebrows, slightly amused.

"Now darling it's my house." Lucius smirked.

"And when I become Mrs Malfoy you will learn some grace and elegance," Narcissa replied.

Lucius pulled her on top of him.

"I like the sound of that," he said warmly.

"What? that I'll be teaching you some manners?" she joked.

"No, Mrs Malfoy, it suits you well." he complimented.

Narcissa smiled and played with a loose strand of his hair.

"Go and change for dinner, I have to write a letter." Lucius said quietly.

"Okay, I won't be long," she said kissing his forehead.

Lucius watched her leave the room. He moved to the study and sat behind his father's desk. He pulled out some parchment and a quill and set to work writing his letter.

Bellatrix

Couldn't write this at Hogwarts, I overheard something I shouldn't. Dumbledore setting up secret order. If we could meet I'll tell you more.

-LM

He rolled the parchment up and went to the kitchens to find the house elves feeding the family owls. He tied the parchment to the leg of a tawny owl and watched it fly out of the window.


Sarah still wasn't back in time for dinner, so Lucius and Narcissa ate without her and his father. Lucius rolled his fork around in his fingers, distracted. He was awaiting a reply from Bellatrix.

"Lucius? Have I done something?" Narcissa asked quietly.

Lucius looked up from his plate and said "No, I'm just waiting for a reply from your sister,".

Narcissa sighed and held his hand.

"I don't want to know, but is it information for the dark lord?" she asked.

Lucius looked her in eye and nodded.

"I'll head upstairs, I fancy reading for a bit." she yawned.

Lucius nodded again as she kissed his cheek. She departed from the dining room and he heard up go up the creaky stairs. He looked over to the window to see his owl had returned. He went over and opened it, took the letter and watched as the owl flew away into the night. Lucius returned to his seat and tore open the letter.

Lucius

I shall be at your residence to discuss the topic at 11pm.

-Bellatrix

Lucius sighed with relief, he had been slightly nervous, this was the first time he'd be passing on information to his lord and master.


Narcissa had departed from the dining room ten minutes previously. Her heart hammering away in her chest. She was slightly nervous and yet excited about what she had planned. She had chosen a black silk nightie that revealed a little bit of her cleavage and stopped about three centimetres above her knee. She hoped that it would be suitable to seduce Lucius in. She felt slightly foolish and embarrassed. What if he laughed at her attempt? What if he got angry? She had never done anything like this before. She had already played out her plan in her head.

She would go to his room when he had finished his meeting with Bellatrix. She would sit on his bed, skin showing, only wearing this black nightie that she held in her hand. Then if she got what she wanted, she and Lucius would consummate their relationship. But she didn't know how he was going to react.

The grandfather cloak outside her room chimed 10 o'clock. She bit her lip nervously, time to get herself ready.


Bellatrix arrived a little earlier than expected.

"Bellatrix, lovely to see you." he said politely

"Same here Malfoy, now let's get straight to it shall we?" Bellatrix snapped

Lucius gestured to the armchairs in front of the fireplace.

"Drink?" he offered

"No thank you, I don't have long" she said

Lucius sat opposite her, meeting her cold stare.

"I overheard three days ago, that Dumbledore is starting a secret society called the Order of the Phoenix. It's purpose is to stop the Dark Lord," said Lucius.

Bellatrix took in what he said and smiled wickedly.

"That stupid old buffoon, he clearly isn't aware that our master is the greatest wizard of all time," she cackled.

Lucius smiled.

"Anything else?" asked Bellatrix.

"From what I could tell, it will contain members of the ministry, friends of Dumbledore's." said Lucius.

"What kind of ministry members?" asked Bellatrix.

"He didn't mention names but he did mention the Auror office." he replied.

Bellatrix smiled an evil smile.

"Nicely done Lucius, I shall speak to the Dark Lord." she said rising from her seat.

Lucius rose too.

"Goodbye Bellatrix" said Lucius.

And with a pop, Bellatrix had disapparated.

Lucius headed to his room, he debated on whether to go to Narcissa' s room to bid her goodnight, but decided against it. He didn't want to disturb her. He entered his room only to feel his mouth drop open widely. Sat on his bed, was Narcissa. Dressed in a revealing nightie, her long blonde hair falling over her breasts. More skin on display than she'd normally allow.

She smiled as she walked over to him. She shut the door and led him to the bed. He sat down as his hands stroked her thighs. He looked up at her.

"Narcissa what-

She breathed deeply and slowly exhaled.

"I'm ready," she breathed.

Lucius looked slightly confused.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Make love to me tonight," she replied.

Lucius couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"What did you just say?" he asked.

Narcissa looked him directly in the eye and said "I'm ready, I want us to make love tonight,".

"You're sure?" he asked.

She didn't answer him. Instead she bent down and kissed him hard. He pulled away.

"You want this now?" he asked.

"Take me to bed Lucius," she whispered.

And with that he brought her lips back to his, pulled her to him and sank them both into the bed.