Chapter 7 –Let us begin
Disclaimer – of chapters 2, 3,4,5,67. I own nothing except Roseanna and the plot.
Everything belongs to JK Rowling.
On with the story! Always fair devil
Lucius led his personal assistant into a very dimly lit but alluring room. The colour of the room itself was a deep blood red that heightened the gothic atmosphere. Roseanna observed her surroundings in wonder; at the centre she observed two large cauldrons bubbling some kind of cobalt liquid. "This room, Miss Graywood is where I have produced some of my potent concoctions yet" Lucius smiled proudly as he drummed his fingers on the edge of one large cauldron. Rose shuddered slightly at Lucius' use of 'concoction', she asked herself further of what she was dealing with, years back when she was at a tender age of thirteen rumours circulated that Malfoy was an ex Death-eater yet, somehow he has re-gained his respectable reputation. 'Thank you O powerful Ministry of Magic, you were supposedly hunting out a job for me, and you've handed me within the hands of a psycho and possibly ex- Death eater!' She looked up and found Lucius gazing at her intently. He found it innately amusing as he read the girl's changing emotions of mystification into apprehension.
"This is where we both will be devising the properties of the Invisible potion" said Lucius progressing swiftly, "as this will come in useful for the very near future ... well let us begin Miss Graywood"
Instead of asking awkward questions, Roseanna set to work on the Invisibility potion. 'Just wait and see Rosie, his intentions might be for good' her thoughts reassured her, 'Do your own research about him'
........................................................................................................... 4 hours later
The invisibility potion was more or less completed; it just needed to be simmered overnight and stored at exactly 0C, in order for its effects to work. During the fours hours, Roseanna showed Malfoy her abilities and her special talent for potions; she was able to produce the draught without his help or his unwanted attention (or so she thought). The girl couldn't help but dislike him; she would work for this intelligent man however she didn't or couldn't forget about the night he attacked her. Lucius found Roseanna's work highly commendable and accurate; he admired her independence and concentration. He would often stray from his work to observe the young assistant while working; her bright eyes captured his attention, the way they lit in enjoyment and eagerness when she was concentrating on the potion. These dazzling and intense eyes never strayed i.e. to look at their superior, consequently leaving Lucius quite taken aback and rather disappointed. The lustrous man had to remind himself that she was here for professional reasons not pleasure, which was rather unlike the other women is his past, as they were there for his primitive satisfaction. Lucius reflected on his grim and long-winding marriage with Narcissa, clearly at the very beginning, the relationship was lustrous and fervent, yet it lacked emotional and spiritual love. Both tolerated each others company for a short time then, Narcissa would usually travel the globe with her acquaintances of high society leaving Lucius Malfoy home alone, and that is the way they both liked it.
"Mr Malfoy, not meaning to be rude but are you using me to do your dirty work?" the soft voice of his personal assistant interrupted his thinking, Malfoy looked at her, "I mean that the invisibility draught is a very complex potion to master, and is only used when it is really needed, so tell me Mr Malfoy? Why am I making this draft?" again Malfoy gazed over the form of Roseanna, she appeared demanding and uncompromising with hands on her slender hips. The man felt his temper rising and pinched the bridge of his aristocratic nose "What –did- I – say – before- about- minding – your – OWN –BUSINESS WOMEN!", bellowed Lucius , very abruptly and loudly.
"IT IS MY BUSINESS! HOW DARE YOU CONSIDER THAT I'M YOUR LITTLE LAP DOG AND BELIEVE THAT I WILL MANUFACTURE ALL YOUR MUCKY DEALINGS!" Roseanna replied with equal muster, "I'm out of this death-eater shag pad you call home MR Malfoy, I hope you get caught and rot in Azkaban and then in Hell! Goodbye!", She grabbed her cloak and commenced walking out of the potions lab. Lucius was absolutely dumbfounded instantaneously; he made a grab for her black cloak and spun her around so that she can face him, realising the fact that both of them were within very close proximities of one another. 'Listen and listen well my dear' Lucius said, his eyes flashing dangerously 'You don't want to tamper with dealings that are over your limit, the only information you need to require is that YOU work for ME!"
"Well I used to work for you" Rosanna replied coolly "I'm sorry my dear, you don't seem to understand that you cannot leave without my dismissing you" Malfoy smirked in his usual manner "Well dismiss me then! Remember I'm just a lwittle girl, who can't understand anything and think that evwerythins just a game!" teased Roseanna. "Why would you want to hire some one like that?"
"Because of your talents and capabilities, I could aid you how to use them wisely Roseanna" said Lucius gently
"Oh really?" the young women pressed further "To do what? Grovel to you and your pitiless Master? I think not! If you haven't noticed Mr Malfoy, I have my own mind and trust no-one!"
Lucius chose to ignore her continuous argument, 'you will work for me Roseanna; I will have no more of this childish banter. I promise, that you will find out everything you need to know, providing that the standards of your works is high"
The young women was completely gob smacked, 'Fine! But it doesn't mean I have to like you do I"
'Your choice" Lucius replied calmly, outwardly unaffected by the frostiness in her tone, yet inwardly he thought 'you may not choose to like me Roseanna but I will make you love me" 'Oh I forgot to ask you Roseanna? What house were you sorted in, during your duration at Hogwarts?"
"Ravenclaw" she stated "The hat said I was clever, however I was too nice to be sorted into Slytherin" Lucius smirked at her dry wit
"You could have fooled me, I indeed presumed Slytherin" again smirking at his own humour
Roseanna could help flicker a smile in Lucius' direction "Indeed? Well Mr Malfoy what is next on the agenda?" This statement from her caught Lucius completely off guard 'Well if I had my way dear ,you wouldn't even insist on asking" he thought crudely "Please produce an account of the invisibility draught and then construct a research on that liquid over there (pointing to the cobalt elixir) listing its properties and functions by tomorrow, 10.00pm at the latest" Roseanna sighed heavily "Yes Mr Malfoy"
Disclaimer – of chapters 2, 3,4,5,67. I own nothing except Roseanna and the plot.
Everything belongs to JK Rowling.
On with the story! Always fair devil
Lucius led his personal assistant into a very dimly lit but alluring room. The colour of the room itself was a deep blood red that heightened the gothic atmosphere. Roseanna observed her surroundings in wonder; at the centre she observed two large cauldrons bubbling some kind of cobalt liquid. "This room, Miss Graywood is where I have produced some of my potent concoctions yet" Lucius smiled proudly as he drummed his fingers on the edge of one large cauldron. Rose shuddered slightly at Lucius' use of 'concoction', she asked herself further of what she was dealing with, years back when she was at a tender age of thirteen rumours circulated that Malfoy was an ex Death-eater yet, somehow he has re-gained his respectable reputation. 'Thank you O powerful Ministry of Magic, you were supposedly hunting out a job for me, and you've handed me within the hands of a psycho and possibly ex- Death eater!' She looked up and found Lucius gazing at her intently. He found it innately amusing as he read the girl's changing emotions of mystification into apprehension.
"This is where we both will be devising the properties of the Invisible potion" said Lucius progressing swiftly, "as this will come in useful for the very near future ... well let us begin Miss Graywood"
Instead of asking awkward questions, Roseanna set to work on the Invisibility potion. 'Just wait and see Rosie, his intentions might be for good' her thoughts reassured her, 'Do your own research about him'
........................................................................................................... 4 hours later
The invisibility potion was more or less completed; it just needed to be simmered overnight and stored at exactly 0C, in order for its effects to work. During the fours hours, Roseanna showed Malfoy her abilities and her special talent for potions; she was able to produce the draught without his help or his unwanted attention (or so she thought). The girl couldn't help but dislike him; she would work for this intelligent man however she didn't or couldn't forget about the night he attacked her. Lucius found Roseanna's work highly commendable and accurate; he admired her independence and concentration. He would often stray from his work to observe the young assistant while working; her bright eyes captured his attention, the way they lit in enjoyment and eagerness when she was concentrating on the potion. These dazzling and intense eyes never strayed i.e. to look at their superior, consequently leaving Lucius quite taken aback and rather disappointed. The lustrous man had to remind himself that she was here for professional reasons not pleasure, which was rather unlike the other women is his past, as they were there for his primitive satisfaction. Lucius reflected on his grim and long-winding marriage with Narcissa, clearly at the very beginning, the relationship was lustrous and fervent, yet it lacked emotional and spiritual love. Both tolerated each others company for a short time then, Narcissa would usually travel the globe with her acquaintances of high society leaving Lucius Malfoy home alone, and that is the way they both liked it.
"Mr Malfoy, not meaning to be rude but are you using me to do your dirty work?" the soft voice of his personal assistant interrupted his thinking, Malfoy looked at her, "I mean that the invisibility draught is a very complex potion to master, and is only used when it is really needed, so tell me Mr Malfoy? Why am I making this draft?" again Malfoy gazed over the form of Roseanna, she appeared demanding and uncompromising with hands on her slender hips. The man felt his temper rising and pinched the bridge of his aristocratic nose "What –did- I – say – before- about- minding – your – OWN –BUSINESS WOMEN!", bellowed Lucius , very abruptly and loudly.
"IT IS MY BUSINESS! HOW DARE YOU CONSIDER THAT I'M YOUR LITTLE LAP DOG AND BELIEVE THAT I WILL MANUFACTURE ALL YOUR MUCKY DEALINGS!" Roseanna replied with equal muster, "I'm out of this death-eater shag pad you call home MR Malfoy, I hope you get caught and rot in Azkaban and then in Hell! Goodbye!", She grabbed her cloak and commenced walking out of the potions lab. Lucius was absolutely dumbfounded instantaneously; he made a grab for her black cloak and spun her around so that she can face him, realising the fact that both of them were within very close proximities of one another. 'Listen and listen well my dear' Lucius said, his eyes flashing dangerously 'You don't want to tamper with dealings that are over your limit, the only information you need to require is that YOU work for ME!"
"Well I used to work for you" Rosanna replied coolly "I'm sorry my dear, you don't seem to understand that you cannot leave without my dismissing you" Malfoy smirked in his usual manner "Well dismiss me then! Remember I'm just a lwittle girl, who can't understand anything and think that evwerythins just a game!" teased Roseanna. "Why would you want to hire some one like that?"
"Because of your talents and capabilities, I could aid you how to use them wisely Roseanna" said Lucius gently
"Oh really?" the young women pressed further "To do what? Grovel to you and your pitiless Master? I think not! If you haven't noticed Mr Malfoy, I have my own mind and trust no-one!"
Lucius chose to ignore her continuous argument, 'you will work for me Roseanna; I will have no more of this childish banter. I promise, that you will find out everything you need to know, providing that the standards of your works is high"
The young women was completely gob smacked, 'Fine! But it doesn't mean I have to like you do I"
'Your choice" Lucius replied calmly, outwardly unaffected by the frostiness in her tone, yet inwardly he thought 'you may not choose to like me Roseanna but I will make you love me" 'Oh I forgot to ask you Roseanna? What house were you sorted in, during your duration at Hogwarts?"
"Ravenclaw" she stated "The hat said I was clever, however I was too nice to be sorted into Slytherin" Lucius smirked at her dry wit
"You could have fooled me, I indeed presumed Slytherin" again smirking at his own humour
Roseanna could help flicker a smile in Lucius' direction "Indeed? Well Mr Malfoy what is next on the agenda?" This statement from her caught Lucius completely off guard 'Well if I had my way dear ,you wouldn't even insist on asking" he thought crudely "Please produce an account of the invisibility draught and then construct a research on that liquid over there (pointing to the cobalt elixir) listing its properties and functions by tomorrow, 10.00pm at the latest" Roseanna sighed heavily "Yes Mr Malfoy"