- Day 79 of 366 Days of Writing Challenge: Proud

- The Emotion Challenge: Amused

- September Back To School Event: (object) Striped Scarf, (action) Asking someone to a school dance/participating in the school dance

Pairings/Characters: Lucius/Narcissa

Word Count: 281


In The Courtyard

If you want me, you had better find a way to show me.

"Narcissa!" a familiar voice called from behind her as she walked through the snowy courtyard. "Narcissa, wait!"

She smirked in amusement, but changed her expression to one of annoyance as she turned around to face Lucius. "Yes?" she asked blandly, raising a thin, blonde eyebrow. "Is there something I can help you with, Lucius?"

Lucius was wrapped up in a thick cloak and his striped scarf, which was bundled up around his ears. "Aren't you cold?" he asked, gesturing to Narcissa's lack of winter clothing. She shrugged.

"I'm only crossing the courtyard. Though, if you keep me any longer, I may start to freeze," she sneered. Lucius reached for his scarf, with the intention of giving it to Narcissa to wrap herself up with, but she was far too proud. She curled her lip at his offer, shaking her head. "Lucius, what do you need me for?"

Lucius scratched the back of his pale head nervously. "The Christmas dance is happening in the next few weeks."

"I am aware."

"I was just wondering…"

Narcissa rolled her eyes expressively.

"Would you like to go to the dance with me?"

Narcissa smirked, amused. "Rabastan has already requested that I accompany him."

Lucius looked crestfallen. "Oh," he replied. "Well, no matter. There will be more dances."

"Wait, I'm not finished," Narcissa continued. "I'd much rather not attend the dance with Rabastan. So, yes. I'll go with you."

Lucius's face split into a grin. Even though he was certainly going to recieve the backlash from Rabastan when he found out he no longer had a date, he didn't care.