"You cannot do this to me!"
She doesn't look up, continues chipping black polish off her short, but perfectly groomed nails.
"You really are acting like a spoiled little boy. It's not attractive at all."
He makes a frustrated noise and tugs at his hair. "But, you just can't! You and I are supposed to be together. People expect us to be together."
"And people will get over it. Lord knows I already have."
"What does he have that I don't?"
"Hm. That is an interesting question. But I think the real question is, what doesn't he have?"
"Money? Is that what you're after, because my parents left me quite a fortune. I could take care of you and your whole family."
"Nope. I don't think that's it."
"Well, it couldn't possibly be his personality."
"Actually, that is part of it."
"If you're attracted to him, really attracted to him, then you are even more insane than I thought."
"Good, then you won't mind me leaving. Which I'm going to do, right about now."
And before he can protest any further, she is gone.
--
"So, how did he take it?"
"About as well as is to be expected. It really was quite funny. He's so pathetic."
"I've told you that a thousand times, Virginia. It took you this long to figure it out?"
"Of course not. It just took me this long to exploit it."
"Well, you had better put on your cloak. We're going to be late."
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"Enter."
"Master, I bring with me a guest tonight."
"Is that so? Well, do not delay. Bring her in."
He inclines his head and goes through the door.
He returns a moment later with her in tow.
"Master, this is – "
"Do not be foolish, Draco. I know who she is."
"Virginia, my darling, thank you for joining us."