Snape was furious when Macnair finally released him. He stalked from one end of the small room to the other, pacing like a caged manitcore.
"What is the meaning of this?" he asked his captor.
Macnair's lips curled into a snarl.
Before he could answer, Lucius entered, slamming the door. "You were summoned and you didn't return. Did you think you could escape your old life so easily?"
"The Dark Lord understands that I am not always in a position to appear when called upon."
"Yes, I am sure he is being very understanding with your wife as we speak."