Dear Hermione,

I have always been rather fond of your name from the first moment I met you! I, of course, would be delighted if you would call me Lucius. Mr Malfoy was always my Father's title and I never really liked it much! To answer one of the seemingly never-ending questions, yes I have enjoyed Peter Pan very much! However I found the character Wendy was a match to your personality. I am meaning this in a good way as Wendy is MY favourite character. I would like to consider myself your personal Peter Pan but, alas, I am a goo 20 years too old, so Captain Hook shall do me fine! I have, incidentally, read Pride and Prejudice and Mr Darcy is a favourite of my also, although not for the reason you think! And to answer your final question, yes I also read the manual, however boring it might have been. I honestly cannot fathom how you read those encyclopaedias for fun! And do not worry your pretty head about my manor, because I am a Malfoy, and that is an excuse on it's own! Now, riddle me this, Is it right to feel nervous? The trial is two weeks away but the impending truth is starting to catch up with me! I think, for the first time since I broke Narcissa's favourite vase, that I am actually worried. I know I shouldn't ask this of you after all you're doing for me but, Could you perhaps come down for a social visit on Thursday? Please? I just feel as if there are some things that I need to get off my chest. And if you're pleasant, I might tell you about my peacocks!

Yours, but only in spirit,

Lucius