A/N: I do not own Harry Potter.
The golden Snitch
Challenge: Severus Snape-Alway
(pairing) Lucius/Narcissa
House Beauxbatons, Barbegazi
He glared at the store clerk. He knew it wasn't really her fault, but he needed someone to take his annoyance out on and since Lucius was unavailable. Lucius. He respected that man far too much for this. He watched as another piece of pottery was brought before him.
"No, something better, darker maybe?" he suggested trying to keep his tone neutral. Maybe he should have tried looking in Knockturn Alley? He might still look there.
"Really? This is what counts as a wedding gift these days?" he asked glaring. This whole thing was pointless really. He was sure Lucius didn't want or need anything, especially since between him and his new bride, Narcissa, they could probably just buy most, if not all of wizarding Britian.
"What about a painting?" the clerk squeaked. She was obviously intimidated by his presence.
"Perhaps, do you have anything worth my time?" She nodded slowly pulling a large piece from the back of the shop. She presented it to Severus.
It was a painting of a basilisk against a dark background. If one were to look closely they could see fallen bodies lining the ground. The painting creeped Severus out. It was dark, it was slightly gory, and it was very, very, Slytherin. He doubted very much Narcissa would care for the painting. Her and Lucius surely had different tastes, but he couldn't help but feel Lucius would hang the painting above the fireplace in his study. He took another look at it, the eyes on the giant snake nearly glowing.
"It's one of a kind, the artist never painted another picture after this one. Any collector would love to have it."
"I can see that. I'll take it. Can you have it wrapped, addressed to Mr. Lucius Malfoy and have it sent to Malfoy Manor?" he asked sliding his money from his bag.
"Of course, sir," the clerk stated taking the payment. "We also have a liberal return policy if your friend does not like it," she added.
"I am sure he will love it. Thank you."