#67—Quell

"I must go. I have work to do."

"Lucius! Your family comes first! What good does it do us if you're never here? You need to quell that hunting-lust you have before you end up in Azkaban."

"You go ahead and tell the Dark Lord that, Narcissa. You go ahead and tell him that you rank higher than him and see what he does. I happen to value my life."

"But when is this going to end? How long can he expect unadulterated devotion?"

"For as long as he's in power, I would assume."

"So you're lost, then."

"For now."

#89—Past

"We thought he was gone! We were able to get away for so long and now the past is coming back to haunt us. He has risen again, Lucius and don't think for a second that you're not going to pay for what you, what we've, done."

"You're by proxy, Narcissa, not a Death Eater. You don't think I know what I'm going to have to face? If nothing else, I fear him."

"But you don't fear for your family?"

"I have to care for myself above all others. You need me to survive. If I'm destitute, so are you."

#8—Potions

"Draco, do you remember Severus Snape? Close acquaintance of mine. He's the Potions professor at Hogwarts. You'll be in good hand with him. He knows how to treat his fellow Slytherins."

"But Lucius, he is a professor. Surely he's supposed to be impartial and not show favoritism."

"How blind are you, Narcissa? Severus is head of Slytherin House and favors them just as the other heads of house do their own. It's a natural rivalry. I only wonder what house Potter will be in."

"Harry Potter? He'll be at Hogwarts?"

"Yes, Draco. You two are the same age, you know."

#38—Patronus

"Insolent boy, Potter is. He was able to wow the Wizengamot with his ability to produce a patronus. He was vouched for by Dumbledore and a mad muggle with a cat fetish. His wand should be snapped in half by now."

"So it's safe to assume the charges were dropped?"

"Sharp as blades, Narcissa. How did you make it this far without your brilliance bubble popping?"

"I'm on your side, Lucius. There's no need to bite back."

"There is when you state the obvious. Idiocy annoys me."

"Then you mustn't look in the mirror too often, dear. You'll get crampy."

#70—Teem

Lucius was teeming with anger. How could the Minister let such trash into the most prestigious box at the Quidditch World Cup? The amount of money he had to pay was astronomical. There wasn't a chance that the Weasleys could afford it.

"At least we're over here and away from them," Narcissa whispered into Lucius's ear as they sat down.

"It's just the fact that they're here that's soured my Quidditch experience," Lucius replied, not bothering to conceal with voice.

"Just don't look at them. Hopefully they won't be too hard to ignore."

"You would think, but I doubt it."

#90—Present

"And what have you done to arm yourself [Iagainst[/I You-Know-Who?"

"I have done what needs to be done and at present I don't feel the need to elaborate for you, Arthur. You just look out for the well-being of your own."

"Is that a threat, Lucius? Because I'd be more than willing to bring both you and Narcissa in—"

"For what? You have nothing on us."

"Perhaps I'll bring Draco in as well. Make it a family affair."

"You're talking smoke, Arthur. I'm sure that's one of the reasons why the Minister's failed to promote you, is it not?

#9—Defense Against the Dark Arts

"Father, is it true that the Defense Against the Dark Arts position is cursed? And that the Dark Lord himself did it? No one can fill that position for more than a year."

"That's just a rumor, Draco. You shouldn't bother with silly stories like that."

"Don't kid yourself, Narcissa. We never had a permanent professor for that class either. Everyone knows how the Dark Lord coveted that job and how bitter he was when Dumbledore wouldn't give it to him. People just don't want to admit it's cursed, that they're trying to get something the Dark Lord also wanted."

#40—Spell

Lucius and his mates were underneath the tree by the lake, huddled around a piece of parchment and, occasionally, one would break away, flick his wand and come back in. Narcissa, seeing this odd behavior, walked over to the group to see what was going on.

"Just what are you guys up to? It looks like you can't figure out a spell or something."

"It's none of your business what we're doing," Lucius answered, sneering. "I doubt you would be able to do it anyway."

"Try me."

"No. Now leave us alone."

The boys circled in close, shutting Narcissa out.

#71—Untie

"Untie him now!"

A wand held by a masked person flicked and the ropes disappeared. The frail, thin figure slumped to the floor.

"Tell me about the prophecy."

"I know nothing."

"You keep to your word, Unspeakable. Tell me!"

"You're going to have to kill me, Lucius. I know you. I know Narcissa. I know Draco. Azkaban will be waiting for you all."

Lucius stood up, facial expressions hidden by the mask. "Idle threats from such a defeated man. I'm giving you one last chance."

"It wasn't meant for you."

"That makes no difference. You had your chance. Avada Kedavra!"

#92—Chocolate

"Honestly, Draco. You really shouldn't eat so much chocolate. You'll end up as plump as that Weasley woman."

"Don't you dare compare my son to such filth. Besides, it's the holidays. Let him eat."

"Am I the only one that has any kind of self control around here?"

"Self control? Ha! This coming from the man that will throw a killing curse at anyone that looks at him cross-eyed?"

"I don't think Draco remembers your fat phase, Narcissa. Should I refresh his memory?"

"You wouldn't dare."

"You know me better than that. Now get the chocolate away from him now."

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