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Narcissa crossed her arms and stared through the wide parlour windows as though she could incinerate the men inside that way.

Of course, she hadn't been in love with Malfoy, but being thrown aside like this was simply an insult that could hardly be borne.

Narcissa scowled, tossing her head to shift her hair away from her face, even as the wind pushed it back, and was forced to contemplate Lucius' technique.

Given the fact that Severus, one of the most articulate men she'd ever met, as she recalled, was incapable of speech for some minutes after the kiss ended, it must be formidable.

Ignoring any further spectacle, she returned to the front of the Manor and struck the bell.

Narcissa was promptly welcomed in, then shown to the parlour, by the butler.

By the time she joined them, Severus was sitting, perfectly composed, in a chair two metres away from her ex-intended, but Narcissa was still suffering the burn of being thrown over - more stung pride than jealousy, she could admit, silently, as being Lady Malfoy might have been attractive, but coexisting with Lucius less so.

Narcissa performed a minuscule curtsey as Lucius rose to greet her, then returned to his perch on the small settle.

Choosing not to take the invitation, Narcissa seated herself on a chair, and nearer Severus than Lucius. It was with some satisfaction she noted the uneasiness this elicited.

Narcissa would have liked to see a bit more of a reaction - from either of the men - as she spoke, though she kept her own emotions fiercely leashed, showing no sign of her annoyance or frustration.

By the time she was ready to leave, they had hashed out a satisfactory story for the end of the prospective engagement - which had not yet been formal, thankfully.

~Fin~


Hellish, hellish weekend. . . Mechanical problem that is not of utmost importance, but is very, very inconvenient, among other things, developed with my house, and almost left me unable to drive anywhere. Of course, actually fixing it is going to be a wonderful problem, both stressful and budgetary. Thank goodness for writing and excellent friends, both of whom have allowed me to retain what little sanity I have this weekend.