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5th February.
The council along with the Wizengamot's input took far too long to decide upon the next role as minister, Lucius was unsure if this showed in his favour or not. Lucius had received an owl from an unspeakable informing him that a decision had been made and he would receive an official scroll at 11 am on the dot if he was chosen to be Minister. Sirius and Rodolphus were under oath not to inform anyone of their decision even if they wanted to. Narcissa was not invited to the voting as her Husband was in running for the title. Thus leaving one vote in his favour.
10:56 AM.
Lucius began pacing, rocking a sleepy Aurora in her pram, who had stayed up late into the night with teething pain.
'Why did time slow down when waiting for something?' He wondered to himself.
10:57 AM.
Tom, Sirius, Draco and Harrison joined his side awaiting the news.
10:58 AM.
Narcissa who held Hermione's hand and wore a strong smile of support for her Husband joined the men in the Living Room.
10:59 AM.
A clock chimed early in the house, making Lucius dash around to check the clock on the fireplace.
"Tink."
"Yes, Master?" The elf bowed to her master.
"Find the clock which chimed early and please. Fix. It." He stressed through gritted teeth.
"Yes, master." The elf bowed lowly.
11:00 AM
A golden bright scroll floo straight from the floo connection and landed on the table.
Lucius smirked and clapped his hand on Tom's shoulder before picking his son up and spinning him around in happiness.
"Congratulations Father, I knew they would vote for you." Draco beamed down at his Father.
"Thank you, my Dragon!" Lucius planted a kiss on his son's cheek before putting him down.
Once he had, Narcissa enveloped him into an embrace telling him all the affirmations a good wife should in a moment such as this. Lucius grinned down at her before briefly kissing her lips. Tom, Sirius, Harrison and Draco shook his hand as congratulations following gentlemanly manners. Hermione gave him a quick hug in congratulations.
Lucius waited until the colour of the scroll began to dull some more before opening the official documents.
Dear Lord L.A .Malfoy,
First of all, allow us to offer our congratulations upon
your new position as the Minister of Magic.
Attached to this scroll are the following;
Official documents for you to sign accepting the role as Minister,
Emergency portkey to the M.o.M,
Portkey to your new office,
Activation words for both Portkeys,
M.O.M Gringotts vault key; to be used on M.O.M business only.
We look forward to seeing all your endeavours and plans for the upcoming four years.
Yours very truly,
Lord Black, Lady Fawley, Lord Lestrange, Lady Longbotom, Lord Parkinson, Lord Shacklebolt and Lord Shafiq.
Lucius had read the scroll aloud to the room.
"May I see the documents?" Tom asked stepping forward.
Lucius handed the documents that were sent for him to sign, they were basic disclosure forms, nothing none of them hadn't seen before, only with the Ministry position written on.
"I can gather it would have become rather difficult for yourself and Rodolphus not to mention anything to Lucius, Sirius?"
"Yes it was Tom, However, we were under a magical oath, it was easier than expected."
"When will you meet with The Council and the Wizengamot?" Narcissa asked stepping away from the children.
"This says that Millicent Bagnold will not step down until March 1st, I meet with The Council and the Wizengamot on the same day as I will take my position as Minister on March 2nd."
"What about the Muggle Prime Minister and the Queen?"
"It does not state."
"Usually you meet within the week of the previous Ministers step down." Tom informed.
"Will Fudge try and run against you next election?"
"He can try, however, he will not win. I plan to be in my position for the next foreseeable future elections." Lucius smirked before signing all documents and sending them back in the scroll through the floo to the M.o.M.
"How about a small family get together tonight dear?"
"As long as you are well enough, my dear." These words were not misread by the group.
"Silly you, of course, I feel fine." Narcissa grinned before picking up a sleeping Aurora to put in her cot and beckoning for Hermione to follow and help make pretty stationary while the men celebrated with ONE Firewhiskey.
"Now then, when we have a small family get together who do we normally invite?" Narcissa asked Hermione before putting pen to paper.
"My Father, Antonin and Severus, William and Bas, Andromeda and Ted, Dora is at School, will she come?, Rosmerta and Rodolphus, Fenrir and Remus. Xenophilius and Luna, Oh and Charlie Weasley." Hermione smirked at the last name, she had heard a private conversation that was not meant for her ears.
"We do have a big family, 22 people to cater for, I need all your help. I will charm these quills to use my handwriting if you could please write the invitations for me?" Narcissa gave the girls stationary each before heading out to find Tink and speak of the other preparations when Tom of all people stopped her.
"Am I too forward to offer my congratulations to both you and Lucius?"
"We are uncertain as yet, I am rather nervous to speak to a Mediwitch."
"Why?"
"I am not sure, we have suffered through two miscarriages so far..."
"You also have two happy, healthy children."
"Yes, I suppose you are correct."
"Speak with Andromeda tonight, I presume you are inviting her?"
Narcissa only nodded before bidding Tom a good afternoon as so she could carry on with the evening's preparations.
Waiting by the Fireplace, Narcissa had instructed for Andromeda to come early. As a trusted healer who helped many, and who happened to be her own flesh and blood, Narcissa breathed a sigh of relief when she walked through the flames.
"Hello Cissa, where shall we.."
"In here, follow me." Narcissa rushed her sister with her.
"What do you need my help with?"
"I... I think I may be pregnant!" Narcissa gave a soft nervous chuckle out.
"Does Lucius know?"
"No, not officially although I think he has guessed as much, I have kept my distance."
Andromeda nodded in understanding as she helped Narcissa lay down on the bed.
"Is he happy? Especially as we all know why we are Celebrating."
"He hasn't said anything otherwise, he seemed very happy when the scroll flew through my fireplace."
"Ok, let's have a look."
Andromeda waved her wand whilst she spoke a few incantation Narcissa breathed a sigh of relief when a faint heartbeat made its way booming through the room.
"Congratulations Mrs Malfoy, baby number 3 is around 3-4 weeks gestation." Andromeda beamed down at her sister.
"You will help me won't you?"
"You do not need any help from me, you managed the first two babies, however, if you wish for me to attend I will not leave your side when needed. Does Bella know?"
"Yes, I told her this morning, she has been gone all day on business for Tom."
"You did not want her here?"
"Her, you... She still needs time."
"I hope so, Nymphadora has asked questions about Bellatrix and I have no response."
"Is she at school this evening?"
"Yes, Severus said he would try and sneak her out if she wanted to come, I sent her appropriate attire to be on the safe side."
Narcissa felt as if she was walking amongst clouds as she had her arm snaked around her Husband greeting the few guests they had invited. Remus and Fenrir were the last through, the full moon was not so long ago and both were still recovering. Severus had managed to speak to Dora who decided she would attend and speak with Bellatrix. Tink and Narcissa had put together a lovely buffet with such short notice.
"Close friends and family, we are celebrating tonight as of March 2nd I will take over as Minister of Magic, I could not have done this without you, the support of my family and very close friends."
Rounds of applause filled the room, Fenrir let out a full wolf whistle.
"Thank you, Thank you, I appreciate all your help, tonight would not have been possible without all of your help, again thank you. Please enjoy yourself, be merry, my wonderful wife has settled enough guest rooms for all to stay in this evening if you choose to." Lucius raised his Firewhiskey to the crowd before the musical instruments were charmed to play by themselves.
"Excuse me, Miss Black, may I speak with you?"
Bellatrix turned around to Nymphadora wishing to speak with her from her provisional view she was aware of Ted's burning eyes into the pair, who happened to be deep in conversation with Charles Weasley. The last thing she needed today after being undercover Polyjuiced as Tank Nott all day, she forgot how hard NEWT lessons were!
"If you must."
"I completely understand why you and my Mum do not get along, and I understand, she abandoned her sisters for the love of a non-pureblood, however, you abandoned me too, both you and Aunt Cissa did, I had Mum and Dad growing up, that was it. You both knew of my existence and did not think to help rectify it." She ground out without letting her emotions take the better of her abilities.
"And?" Bellatrix sighed at the young witch knowing where this was going.
"I want to be in your life and you in mine, I want to help Tom and Uncle Lucius with his endeavours, so does Mum and Dad and you know it!"
Ok, Bellatrix admitted, this was not what she was expecting, she was expecting a young shy Witch begging for her Aunt to reconcile with her Mother.
"I will try, once you have finished your exams, make an appointment with Tom and your Uncle Lucius." Bella winked at her, smirked at Ted and walked to see the children to bed.
The guests stayed late until the night, once the children and Narcissa were in bed, Lucius brought another crate of Firewhiskey and bid everyone good night, he and his wife needed to have a good long conversation together.
Charlie made his way over to Dora, hoping she had time to calm down from their heated discussion early that week. Hermione couldn't hear as they were all ushered to bed. Much to her disapointment, she needed to know if Charlie had recieved permission to court her yet.
