The next day, Caith is picked up in a limo and taken to Lucius Malfoy's mansion, after many hugs and failed attempts at reasuring by Healer Sarah. He arrives and the driver tells him he can wander all he wants for now, and that "Mr. Malfoy" is busy at the moment. Caith wonders why Lucius ordered the kind greeting, but decided to go find Zaira.

Instead, Zaira runs out of the mansion towards him. "Big brother!" She practically pounces him in a hug.

"Zai! You're ok!" he clings to her. "I was so worried..."

"You shouldn't be so worried. I'm a big girl..."

He grins. "If you say so."

"Guess what?"

"Hm?"

"Spot and Salem are here, too. Mr. Malfoy said I could bring 'em."

He blinks. Why is he being so nice? I don't get it... he always hated us... "Let's go see 'em."

She smiles. "Ok." then leads Caith into the mansion.

They walk straight through to the back yard. Zaira knows her way around, having been there since she was allowed to leave the ministry (That didn't take long, as she never actually did anything wrong). Spot, a small crup, and Salem, a brown owl come into veiw. Spot leaps into Caith's arms. Salem hoots, but shows no other sign of recognision. The fact that he stayed awake this long is welcome enough. He goes off to find a good place to sleep. "Missed you, too, buddy."

Two happy weeks pass before Caith even sees Lucius Malfoy. He sees Narcissa and meets a very little Draco, along with Dobby, who reminded Caith of his suspisions when Dobby said Lucius ordered Dobby to follow his orders as well (though not in those words).

But two weeks after his arrival at the Malfoys' mansion, Lucius asked Dobby to find Caith and send Caith to meet him in the study.

Caith walks in, sulking a bit. "What is it?"

"I simply wanted to speak with you."

"Yea, right."

"Caith... I know we've had some bad times in the past... but I wasn't myself back then..."

"Like I'd ever believe that."

"I'm sorry you feel that way."

"Yea, I'll bet. What do you want from me, anyway?"

"I only want to help you."

Caith blinks, suddenly realizing something. "You're still tryin to suck up, aren't you?"

Lucius glares at him. "Look, child. I'd like very much to keep you two happy. What does it matter why?"

Caith blinks. "I guess you're right."

"Of course I'm right."

"Ya know.. if ya want me to be happy, you're not doing the best job right now."

"What exactly do you want, anyway?"

"You leaving my sister and I alone would be great."

Lucius smirks. "Gladly."