Snape stepped toward Lucius. "What does Voldemort want with Hermione?"
"It seems our Mrs. Snape may be useful after all. We thought she was the key to Potter, but she seems to be the key to you, my duplicitous friend."
Snape kept his expression composed.
Lucius continued, "I, on the other hand, think that you will be more useful than your Mudblood whore. What would you do to guarantee her safety? Because if he does not find a use for her, I certainly could."
Snape lunged at Malfoy, but was stopped with one word from the blonde wizard's lips, "Crucio!"
