He stormed in enraged. His platinum blond hair flowed on the sides of his face which once again red with anger. Narcissa heard him coming, his armor made so much noise.

She spun her lithe body, her crème satin dress flowed in sync with her long blond hair that match her son's, her elegant fingers clutched the fur that wrapped her figure , she saw her handsome son came angered, she knew why so she smiled.

"Draco, my dear, what a coincidence, I was going to call for you," she said ever so cheerfully.

"Mother," Draco nodded acknowledging his mother and set his glare to the man beside her. To Draco's eyes, the man looked like a tramp last night, his beard and moustache were wild, his black hair unruly, and his eyes looked like they'll popped out from the sockets anytime.

He looked horribly hideous! But now he looked like a completely different person. His hair sleeked back, his beard tamed, and his face looked healthy and clean. However, it gave him a more arrogant persona now that he looked more regal.

That threw Draco over the edge.

Still, the man smiled warmly to Draco. "I see you've grown so much, Draco. You look exactly like Lucius, though I can see your mother in you," his deep voice hinted with a melodious accent Draco couldn't tell.

It brought back some blurry memories, a familiar feeling; this is the first time he heard the man talk. Though a bit dazzled, he was still angry with him for being too close to his mother, how dare this man humiliate him like this.

"Really, I can't recall we've met before, Sir. I didn't even know that you're in good terms with my mother," he almost growled.

"You probably don't remember him, Draco. Well, in that case, I should introduce you to Lord Black of Slytherin, my dear cousin who went through hardship to bring a message from Lord Voldemort for us," Narcissa said happily.

Draco's eyes widened. "Lord Black?"

"It might be Uncle Sirius for you, my boy," Sirius chuckled lightly. "Whatever you want to call me, or maybe we should be more formal in front of people."

"People didn't really care, Sirius," said Narcissa.

"Hah! Gryffindor soften you, Narcissa. But that is a good thing; it's not healthy for you to live any longer in Slytherin. All the envy between Lord Voldemort's favorites, backstabbing bastards! It stained your purity, my dear; I'm really glad Lucius came and took you away from them."

"He is the best thing that ever happened to me," she chuckled softly.

"Yes, yes, that is true…" Sirius nodded his head as if in deep thought. Draco was still silent; he was shocked to learn that this man was related to him, by blood nonetheless.

"Are you surprised, Draco?" asked his mother all of the sudden.

"Ah! Yes, quite a bit, mother. I… I've heard about Lord Black before, but I never had the knowledge that it is an uncle to me." Draco blushed, ashamed for getting angry with Sirius for such trivial things without knowing that the man was an intimate relative.

"I've figured you might be enraged to see me so intimate with Sirius…" This make Draco blushed into a darker scarlet hue. "But forgive me, my dear, for I haven't seen my Sirius since the day I left Slytherin. Oh, those days when I was there, such a beautiful place! But I wouldn't be able to go through my life there without the help from my dear cousin!"

"A wretched place, Slytherin is. The beauty binds your soul to remain there but it will corrupt you in no time! And I came here again only to bring a grieve news that I have to accompany Narcissa's son to that place!"

"Do not worry, uncle, it is my duty to be in our King's presence when he wishes me to. But pray tell me sir, is Slytherin that horrible? What you've said is the complete opposite of what I've heard."

"It is what you've heard, but for us who live in the inner circle, everyday is a struggle to keep sane. Do you know how big Slytherin is? And since the defeat of Durmstrang, it is even more complicated. Oh, so much work piled up in my room! And the people, God the people! Gryffindors are so friendly and cheerful! But in Slytherin you have to watch your back, my boy, watch your back." Sirius said all of this with a mocking seriousness which made Draco laughed heartily.

"Well that is the same here too, uncle. Work always piled up, I am sure Lord Pettigrew had lost more hair than he should have. And if the people in Gryffindor are half as silly as they are, it may be the same with Slytherin by now."

"Is it so? Well, I have to talk to Peter soon then. My old man, Peter, who knew we actually went through the same fate! These handsome locks of mine will turn grey and wrinkles on my face. Oh my… Such a sad fate that a man, as good looking as me to face," this made the whole party laughed.

And Sirius continued, "By the by, do you know how is the Weasleys? Lady Molly's nerves are known to be a bit fragile, with all the silly boys, she must've had quite a handful." Sirius grinned from ear to ear.

"Oh, have you met them, uncle? Sir Ronald by far is the silliest; he could amuse you in the silliest way imaginable! Although, Sir George and Frederick are known to be the infamous prankster here. Lady Molly is fine, she's easily angered though, don't blame her, for such a day she must've been through each day with the twins blew up someone's carriage or burn a lady's hair or Sir Ronald got into a fight." Draco lighten up, unconsciously, he talked freer than he ever has.

He was starting to get fond of his uncle, his former arrogant composure must've been served for other people other than his relatives, Draco melted and talks the way he talked to his mother when they're alone.

"My, my! Such a merry place you live in! I wish I can stay here for a longer time. So many friends and acquaintances that relations I need to catch up with. But, my dear nephew, I have to be back in Slytherin before a fortnight, and so do you. I am sorry to say that we might leave before a week end."

"That is quite cruel of you Sirius. Why don't you stay longer here? Surely, Gryffindor had smitten you, hasn't it? It's a peaceful place and we have to show you everything here. And Draco might want to know you more too, you've only visit him once when he was a mere infant, and I was ill back then and not able to leave my bed to see you."

"I'd love to my dear, but I cannot since Lord Voldemort commanded me to hurry and it is my son who takes my place while I'm gone, and I'm worried about him. He's Draco's age and a bit shy; my work must've stressed him. You know what a prime minister do each day; I never doubt he is capable of all that, but this whole engagement thing might trouble him. Our Princess Morgan is especially really fond of my dear Harry, and they were attached with each other since childhood, don't trouble yourself over this, Draco, but it is hard to separate a friend that is as close as brothers and sisters."

"Harry? I have a cousin, and the same age?"

"Actually two, I have a daughter too, not much older than you and Harry. Her name is Hermione, she, I believe, is assisting Harry by now. I am sure you will get along with them both. Harry, no doubt you will befriend him soon, he's very agreeable and who I am sure will be fond of you once he knows you more. And Hermione is such an amiable girl, watch yourself not to fall for her, she's a rare beauty my daughter is, but she is the King's favorite so mind your step." Sirius chuckled lightly.

Narcissa gasped, "She was married to Lord Voldemort? I have never heard of the news!"

"I am so sorry, my dear, the event just took place a week before I left. I think sending a messenger will be quite useless since I'm going to set for Gryffindor and will arrive sooner than a messenger will be. I am terribly sorry not to tell you sooner…"

"I am fine, cousin, don't mind me. I'm just surprised! How is she?"

"I've never seen a girl as happy as she was in Slytherin, almost as happy as you when you met Lucius. She held the highest respect and adoration to the King, and the King had said to me that he's contented with her. So I have married off my daughter well, I wish their mother could see this."

"If she's not much older than me, what a young queen Slytherin has! The people must've loved her dearly, I suppose."

"Oh yes, people love Hermione, they adored her dearly. But she is not the queen, my boy. Have you not know that our queen, Princess Morgan's mother, is still a queen? Queen Eileen, former Lady Prince, is as healthy as ever."

Draco gawked; but he quickly gained back his composure. How stupid his question was! He wished he could smack himself right now.

But Sirius understands and only gave him a knowing smile. A few minutes of silence passed between them and with Draco being awkward, embarrassed by his own question, Narcissa tried to talk about other topics.

"And how is my dear Harry? I suppose he grew so much, I wish I could see him soon."

"You might see him soon, Narcissa, with so many events in the future; we might visit Gryffindor together and catch up with all we've missed. Harry is well; he had grown to a fine young man. He looks so much like his mother. Makes me sad sometime… But he is as handsome as Draco, don't be angry with me, but he is!"

Narcissa laughed, "Is he as proud and vain as my son too? For I doubt anyone can be more vain than my dear Draco," she teased her son cheerfully. Draco threw a fit jokingly, "Mother!"

And their conversation carried on about Harry, back to the Weasleys, government matters, and such. And the delighted party strolled on the park happily, a sight rare to see, and Lucius watched them silently from his room with a small smile on his lips.