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Word Count - 355

Never Forget

Narcissa slammed into the house, Lucius following at a more sedate pace in her wake. She was so very angry, and he knew he was in trouble, although he didn't think he deserved it.

"I was defending you," he said, after he'd closed the door behind them.

"I am not a maiden in need of defending. I am grown!"

"You are my wife and it's my duty—"

"I can protect myself, Lucius," she snarled, before she moved to the stairs. Once more, he followed along behind her.

He wondered if he'd even be allowed in the bedroom that night. When displeased, Narcissa didn't mind showing exactly how she felt. It was part of the reason he loved her, she was the most fiery of women.

Surprised to find himself allowed into the bedroom, he stripped his clothes and moved towards the shower. When he was done cleaning himself, he re-entered the bedroom to find Narcissa sitting at her dressing table, a teacup on the dresser, brushing her hair.

The sight made him smile. It was so quintessentially Narcissa. She believed that tea could fix all problems.

Standing behind her, he bent to press his lips to her neck. "I'm sorry, my love. I just cannot stand the thought of you being hurt."

She chuckled. "If you believe those harpies could hurt me, then you do not know me as well as you should, Lucius."

He had to admit that that was probably true. Narcissa could play society on her worst day, but she was above every single one of those women. They could only wish to have as much class as Narcissa had in her little finger.

"Come to bed, love. Let me show you have enchanting I find you," he murmured, pressing more kisses to the back of her neck.

Despite her irritation with him, she leaned back into his touch.

"I love you," he whispered into her ear.

She turned and rolled her eyes at him. "I love you too… so long as you remember that I am perfectly capable of handling myself."

Lucius chuckled. "Oh, my dear. I won't ever forget again."

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Showtime - 41. LuciusNarcissa

Attic - 16. "I am not a maiden in need of defending. I am grown!"

North Funfair - Photo Booth - Mad Tea Party - 3. Tea Set - Teacup

East Funfair - Wedding Chapel - Expected - LuciusNarcissa

South Funfair - Test Your Strength - Average - Lucius Malfoy

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