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Notes: Very close in time to the previous chapter...

Severus' hand made it's way lazily along the length of a pale white chest and stomach, while he snuggled closer to the warm body beside him. Lucius Malfoy groaned sleepily and captured the long fingers between his own before bringing them to his lips and pressing a light kiss on them. Snape traced a trail of light kisses on his lover's back and neck, lifting himself slightly he continued down his jaw, sucking right above his collarbone and leaving a pinkish mark. Malfoy turned on his back and met Snape's mouth with his own, eyes still closed while hands explored lazily.

'Lucius...'

Snape hissed as his hand caressed the blond man's arousal slowly, earning a quiet moan. Malfoy turned to face him, eyes now blazing with ardor as his pale, elegant fingers traced down Severus' vaguely protruding ribs and spine to rest on the dip of his back. He leant forwards, imprisoning the raven-haired man's lower lip between his teeth until a trickle of blood ran down Snape's chin and painted red the edge of his own teeth. Severus gasped with a mixture of pain and lust before Lucius ran his tongue over the swollen flesh, licking the bright red liquid as their hips bucked against each other. A few minutes later they lay entangled in the sheets, panting slightly, Severus resting his head on Lucius' chest while Malfoy wove his hand through the raven locks.

'Sirs must be getting up.'

A shrill voice piped up from the side of the bed, pointy ears and round, inquisitive eyes just visible. Snape rolled towards him and blinked hazily.

'What time is it Wheezy?'

He asked in a slight drawl. The house-elf bounced on the balls of his feet.

'Tis nearly lunch time Master, and he is telling Wheezy that they must be meeting some peoples today.'

Snape glared at the gloomy room, sunlight barely filtering through the closed shutters. Malfoy lifted himself on an elbow and gazed at the scene with a raised eyebrow.

'Why didn't you call us before?'

Wheezy cringed at the angry tone and stared at the floor shamefully.

'Wheezy tried, sir, but they be sleeping too soundly and pay him no attention. But Wheezy will punish himself grievously Master Severus.'

Severus waved his hand impatiently.

'No need Wheezy, don't punish yourself. You are not to punish yourself, do you understand?'

The house-elf bowed low,

'Master is too kind, will they be wanting breakfast?'

'No. It's too late, we have to go. You may leave to do something else.'

Wheezy nodded and disappeared with a loud crack. Snape made to crawl out of a bed when a hand held his wrist. He turned to stare at Malfoy who grinned at him slyly and pulled him down for another kiss. Snape responded but quickly broke apart.

'We have to go. You have to go especially, aren't you supposed to meet Narcissa before we eat with the Lestranges?'

'Does it matter?'

Lucius asked haughtily, pulling him down again and sucking on the corner of his thin lips. Severus' eyes closed and he knelt on the bed, straddling Malfoy who was quickly become aroused. Rocking together in a hard, fast rhythm Malfoy came with a loud moan while Snape gave a shuddering gasp and collapsed on top of the other man. Lucius kissed the crown of his head, embracing him tightly.

'I could stay with you all day.'

He whispered.

'Me too. But I promised Draco I would see him today.'

Severus replied, straightening and beginning to dress after a quick cleaning charm on both Lucius and himself.

'Ah, yes..' Malfoy acknowledged with a nod, his eyes warming slightly, 'Very well, then let's get going.'

Both dressed they apparated to Malfoy Manor, Lucius opened the door with a sharp tap of his wand.

'What did you tell Narcissa?'

Snape asked curiously, leaning against the wall and watching Malfoy as he smoothed the front of his robes.

'I had some business for the Dark Lord, of course. She would not dare to question orders from our Master.'

'Naturally. You had better go in first, though, I will wait until I see Rodolphus, Bellatrix stayed with her tonight, didn't she?'

'Yes. Well, I shall see you now.'

Lucius took leave with a last soft kiss to Snape's hand and a bow. Severus smirked and bowed back just as Lucius apparated to his door and Rodolphus Lestrange appeared beside him.

'Good afternoon.'

He said stiffly, Snape nodded curtly and both made their way up to the house. They were greeted by a couple of house-elves who bowed them to the dining room where both the Malfoy's and Bellatrix were waiting for them.

'You don't happen to know what Lucius was doing yesterday night, don't you Severus? He just refuses to tell me.'

Narcissa asked, pouting slightly as they made their way through the first course.

'I'm afraid not Madam, I had business elsewhere too.'

Lucius smirked behind his napkin and took a sip of wine.

'Something to do with that book you found a few days ago perhaps?'

Snape, who was seated at his side, glared at Lucius from behind his curtains of black hair.

'Nothing whatsoever, I do not know where you got that idea from.'

He replied evasively, but upon the insistence of the others he finally acquiesced to discussing the book. It was an old manuscript from the early medieval ages and containing a great deal of Dark Magic, some of which was fairly unknown these days. He was, in fact, doing some research for Voldemort. The talk continued throughout the meal, punctuated by an occasional comment from Malfoy and some question or another from the rest, especially from Bellatrix who was fascinated. As the conversation finally dwindled and the empty plates were carried away by house-elves Narcissa stood up,

'I'll get Draco, why don't you take our guests to the sitting room Lucius, dear?'

'Of course, 'Cissa.'

All were seated in plush, comfortable green armchairs and were provided with some after-lunch refreshments. Mrs.Malfoy came in carrying a little blond boy with curious gray eyes and a mischievous tilt to his eyebrows.

'Daddy!' he cried out gleefully as he caught sight of his father, Narcissa deposited him on Lucius' lap.

'Good evening Draco. How was your day today, hm, son?'

Draco chattered away with nonsensical sounds, only occasionally stumbling across some discernible word. His eyes suddenly fell on Bellatrix.

'Antie.'

He said with a shy smile. Bellatrix smiled widely and patted his head awkwardly. Draco gazed at Rodolphus quizzically, not remembering exactly who he was, and continued in his exploration of the surroundings.

'Sebewus!'

The boy shouted delightedly and extended his arms for Snape to hold him.

The raven-haired man sat with the boy on his lap, cuddling him while the others talked. Draco giggled as Snape tickled him slightly,

'Seb!'

He protested with another giggle as he poked him gently in the tummy. Lucius smirked.

'I've never seen you allow anyone to call you like that.'

'Well, as my godson he gets certain privileges.'

Snape replied silkily, earning an indulgent smile from Narcissa while Bellatrix rolled her eyes and Rodolphus grunted.