Chapter 12: Lucius
They rode toward the stable. It was much smaller than Scarlet's. It might be able to hold ten or fifteen horses. They stopped a few yards from the door. Scarlet dismounted gracefully. Hermione on the other hand almost fell to the ground, but she didn't care.
"Now all we have to do is put these in the stale where my mares are." Scarlet started toward the stables.
"Why are we walking so fast," Hermione asked looking to see if anyone was around.
"Well," Scarlet started "I really don't want to see Lucius!" She ran straight into him. 'Great,' she thought 'the one person I would love to kill.'
"Well, if it isn't the beautiful Scarlet. Come to return my studs." He said as he reached out to pet one.
The horse jerked it's head away from his hand. A smirk broke across Scarlet's face. "I see there's more than one of us here who does not like you." Hermione did her best not to burst into laughter. Lucius however acted as if she hadn't said anything , instead he just started at her. "Lucius, I didn't come to see you, I came to get my mares," Scarlet said as she pushed her way around him.
"Narcissa wants to speak with you. So, when you finish here come inside." He turned to walk away, but turned and added, "don't bring her, I don't allow mudbloods in my house."
Once he was outside Scarlet turned to Hermione. "Don't let him get to you," she said. "He's lucky I haven't made Narcissa a widow."
"I would have a few years ago, but his son helped me get over that real quick," Hermione replied with anger growing in her voice.
"I'm sorry. Draco's not that bad now, but come on let's tie these up and get going." They walked to the only stale with white and black horses. Scarlet patted one gently, then turned to Hermione. "Come on kid. Let's get this over with."
They made it to the door and Scarlet knocked gently. Narcissa was the one to answer the door. After they had said their hello's she ushered them inside. They proceed to what was probably their family room.
"Narcissa, I needed to tell you about my party tomorrow night," Scarlet said as she sat down. "It's at nine. You and Draco can come, but could you please leave Lucius here."
"Scarlet, you know he won't stay home while I go to your place. Draco will be happy to see you though. He normally doesn't like anyone but for some reason he likes you."
"What did I tell you about bringing that mudblood in my house," Lucius said as he came bursting through the door. "Get out. Now!"
Scarlet sat calmly however and her voice was just as calm when she spoke. "Why, should she have to leave, because the last time I checked Narcissa let trash like you in."
He crossed the floor fast, and stopped at her feet. "I said get out now!"
Scarlet stood their faces only inches apart. "Lucius, stop screaming like a damn two year old. I came to see Narcissa not you," anger now filled her voice. "You can stop acting like this or I can introduce you to my boot. "I'll be nice and let you decide." She stood arms crossed and not moving.
Lucius turned and stomped to the door in which he came in. "You have ten minutes to leave Scarlet, or I will have you removed." He slammed the door shut behind him.
"I'm leaving before I make you a widow, Narcissa. I hope to see you and Draco tomorrow night," she started toward the door. "Come on Hermione."
'I haven't seen Malfoy yet,' Hermione thought. 'That has to be a plus.' they turned the corner into the main entrance, and there stood Draco on the steps. 'Wonderful,' she thought 'but God he looks good.' Her wore jeans and a black polo shirt with baby blue pin straps.
Scarlet stopped and spoke to him. "I hope you and your mother come to my party tomorrow."
Oh, I'll make sure I'm there Scarlet," Draco replied. His famous smirk broke his face. "I'll come just to see Granger." He contuied to stare at her. 'She's even prettier up close,' he thought
"Well, then we'll see you tomorrow Draco." Scarlet turned to the door and went outside. Hermione stayed on her heels not wanting to stay any longer.
