Having been forced out of Hogwarts in her seventh year and had to be home schooled by her mother, Penelope Selwyn had grown to hate Lucius Malfoy. She had been blinded by the lust she felt for Lucius in her final year of education and had done something stupid because she wanted to be the only girl in Lucius's life, she wanted a commitment from him. She didn't regret it though. Although she hated the heir to the Malfoy fortune, she still lusted after Lucius; for he was the best sex she had ever had in her life and nobody else could satisfy her the way Lucius could. Lucius always made her want more.
She went downstairs for breakfast in the three story townhouse that she lived in with her parents and two younger siblings. Her mother had already prepared her some French toast on a plate for her. Penelope took her seat and starting tucking into her breakfast, picking up the unread morning paper from across the table. She flicked through the pages, nothing really taking her interest. There were more reports of suspected Death Eater activity as more muggles and muggleborns were found dead.
The page turned over to the announcements, this was Penelope's favourite page. She liked to see who had died since reading the last paper, as well as seeing who had had a baby, gotten engaged or had gotten married. There was also a section about who was getting divorced and that gave her a little bit of happiness; for she was miserable and single, it made her feel better to know that divorced couples were also miserable and single. She felt as if she weren't the only one in the world to feel that way.
As she tucked into the last of her toast and took a sip of orange juice, she choked. She pulled the paper closer so she could get a better look at an engagement announcement.
Lucius Malfoy to marry Narcissa Black!
Abraxas Malfoy and Cygnus Black are proud to announce the engagement of their children. It is said that the Malfoy heir, who has been lifelong friends with Miss Black, had asked permission of Cygnus to marry his youngest daughter after declaring his love for her but the pair were separated when the young Malfoy spent his last year of education at the Durmstrang Institute. Cygnus Black gave his permission and the Malfoy heir proposed marriage to Miss Black the day of her graduation. Neither families have said when the wedding will take place but a source close to both families have hinted about a summer wedding next year.
Penelope felt her blood boil in anger as her glass of orange juice shattered into a million pieces. She felt furious. Lucius Malfoy was settling down with Narcissa Black of all people?!
Lucius Malfoy had established himself at the Ministry, she had seen him with the Minister several times when she had gone to drop off paperwork at several different offices. Lucius hadn't acknowledged her and she hadn't yet had the chance to deliver any paperwork to his office yet. But she was beginning to think of ways in which she could use her secretarial role to get into Lucius Malfoy's office and thinking of ways of which she could break off his engagement to the girl she had hated since her days at school.
Rabastan smiled down at Narcissa as he released her from their hug. He had never seen Narcissa as happy as she was with the engagement ring on her finger. He couldn't be happier for Lucius and Narcissa as they celebrated with family and close friends at a private engagement party at Malfoy Manor.
"Congratulations Cissy." said Rabastan warmly.
Narcissa smiled at him, "Thanks Stan, two years of waiting has been worth it." she replied as she admired her engagement ring.
"That it has." Rabastan agreed.
Narcissa gave him a parting smile and went off to talk to Bellatrix whilst he found himself pouring himself another brandy. He didn't realise that he was stood next to Lucius.
"You both seem happier." said Rabastan.
Lucius smiled, "It's all because of Narcissa, she's made me the happiest man on earth." he replied.
"I'm happy for you both." smiled Rabastan.
"Thank you Stan, you'll be my best man at the wedding?" asked Lucius.
Rabastan blinked, clearly stunned at Lucius's question. He gave Lucius a huge grin.
"Of course I will!" Rabastan smiled.
Lucius returned Rabastan's smile and went to talk to Rodolphus, leaving Lucius to drain his brandy. As Lucius watched Narcissa smile and laugh with her family members, he couldn't help but feel glad that he had realised his feelings for her, the past two years for them had been challenging. Whilst he was at Durmstrang he had gotten so scared of falling back into his old ways and breaking his promise to Narcissa. But it was her letters who got him through it. He had remained true to her and he silently vowed to himself that he would remain this way for the rest of his life.
A/N: Short chapter I know, I do apologise had a lot of stuff on since I last updated. Please review, next chapter should be up at the weekend.