"No, and I may never be" stated Daffodil, standing and leaving the room past Lucius.
Lucius left her that way, then allowing himself to go to his office. He'd done the same to Narcissa, when she'd been around.
Draco had watched him leave, and was worried for his stepmother. Secluding herself alone in a bedroom, perhaps that is where Ivory had gotten the idea from. He would have no choice, but to meet with Severus himself. Mad Eye hadn't placed the information in the Ministry section, you'd have to be widely known to be able to get something through the Ministry.
Immediately, Draco apparated on the spot, arriving in Severus' study.
"Draco" addressed Severus. "Did your father not have the mannerism to teach you not to just drop by, unexpectedly" stated Severus.
"It's not as though you've ever got anyone over here" retorted Draco.
Severus recoiled, he knew Draco was referring to a woman. Or more in particularly, Daffodil...
"That's it then, isn't it? You're the one who told the Ministry, to not allow Ivory near the Manor?" stated Draco.
Severus did not reply.
"It is nothing of the sort" Severus replied eloquently.
"Really? Then was it jealousy, then? My father fucking the woman you love? How the hell does that make you feel -" "Enough" hissed Severus, interrupting Draco.
"Face it Snape, your hurting her more then you'll ever be hurting him! Which by the time she figures out it was you, instead of Mad Eye...the only person to blame for coming into my father's arms, will be you" snapped Draco.
Though Severus didn't care to admit it, Draco was right. He'd stated everything going through Severus' mind plainly, and hurting Daffodil was nothing he truly wanted to do.
"Do not allow him to hurt her" pleaded Severus to Draco; referring to Daffodil.
"I'll never step aside again" assured Draco.
Severus nodded towards Draco, and took out a quill; as well as, a piece of parchment.
