People sat in their rows, chatting amongst themselves, the purebloods all seemed to be sitting together, a space between them and everybody else. Narcissa stood at the front of the church, holding Draco, who was nearly two months old. Beside her was Lucius, and much to her annoyance, he looked half asleep and as though he had better things to be doing. They had said what was neccasary and the muggle priest was now just rambling on. Nymphadora had gone to sit back with her parents, who smiled up at Narcissa. Severus stood to her other side and he looked utterly distraught. After everybody had left for the party at Malfoy Manor, Narcissa pulled Severus into a small room at the back of the church.

"Severus, what's the matter? You've been looking like you're about to cry all day. What's happened?" The man just shook his head and turned away from Narcissa. She began to think of what it could be. Could it be his mother? No, as far as Narcissa knew, his parents were both dead. Did he have any other relatives? Not that Narcissa knew, he rarely spoke about himself on occasions they had proper conversations. She had known him at hogwarts. He had started in his first year when she was in her sixth. They had shared a common room, although he was rarely there. He was always either in the library or with... "Severus is it Lily?" She asked, as softly as she could manage, putting her hand on his arm. Severus nodded.

"Arrogant fool wouldn't let me in."

"James? Why not?"

"She had him today. She had the boy. Harry. She called him Harry James Potter. Apparently he's the spitting image as his father. Stupid Potter." Severus spat his name like venom. "All babies look the same. How can it look like him? It's only a few hours old."

"He, severus. He's only a few hours old. And you can't hate him because of who his father is."

"And why not?" Severus was in a bitter mood and if Narcissa was going to get to the party without raising suspicion as to where she had been, she would need to calm him down.

"Because if you hate him for who his father is, you'll have to love him twice as much for who his mother is. You and I both know you love her more than you hate him." It seemed to have worked because Severus sighed and fell into an armchair, looking up at Narcissa like a child.

"What am I going to do Narcissa?"

"You're going to carry on as you are doing. You're going to do what you can to protect the woman you love and her family, because regardless of what you think of them, Lily loves them and they make her happy." Severus nodded and swallowed.

"He's looking for them Narcissa, he won't give up."

"I know." Narcissa didn't know what to say, she couldn't deny it to him. She couldn't lie and say everything would be okay.

"What do I do when he finds them?"

"You pray that they will all be alright. You decide where your loyalties lie now Severus and you will stick to it." He looked up at her, and now she could not read his expression as he told her he knew perfectly well where his loyalties lay. She could not read his face but she knew. She knew he would do anything he could to protect Lily Potter and although she was ashamed, Narcissa was jealous of that. She knew Lucius would never love her like that and that's why she did not care about his feelings as she went behind his back and comforted his oldest friend when he did not. She didn't care what assumptions he would make because everything they had said was perfectly innocent. They had not done anything. She sat beside the broken man and took his hand in hers.

"If worst comes to worst and they are killed," She waited a moment to continue as he flinched "Then you will get on with your life and fight for the side you believe in. If you know where your loyalties lie, show it Severus."

"He'll have me killed."

"Dumbledore will protect you. He's hidden the potters."

"He agreed to hide the potters if I became a spy. He can't hide his own spy."

"You underestimate the man Severus." Narcissa stood and after straightening her dress she walked to the door, picking up a sleeping Draco from the travel cot. She turned back to him. "Will you be okay Severus?" When he nodded she tightened her grip on Draco and turned on the spot, apperationg them both to outside the party.

Lucius was standing at the door. When she asked him why he was outside, when he could be inside enjoying himself he simply shrugged and walked back in. She followed him and everybody clapped as she brought in the baby. Unwillingly, she passed him on to Bellatrix to be cooed at withing her group of friends. Taking the opportunity to go to the bathroom, she stood in front of the mirror re-ajusting her makeup when the door opened. Andromeda rushed over to her and pulled her into a hug.

"I'm so glad you invited us 'Cissa! I guess not everybody heard because everybody seems civil towards us. Even Bella offered to plait Tonk's hair! She turned it blue while she did, obviously confusing her. She'd presumed we'd dyed her hair pink!"

"Do you remember when Bella tried to dye her hair green when you were little? Mum went mental, but Dad said it suited her, she'd just got into slytherin. It was christmas."

"Yeah, I do. You said you should dye yours red and you could be a decoration." They laughed and reminisced for the rest of the party until everybody had left and Lucius came in.

"Lucius, this is the ladies toilets. Go away."

"Calm it Narcissa. Everybody's left. Andromeda, your uh - family is outside waiting. Severus is holding your son. You should probably retrieve him before you leave. I'm off. Goodbye." He walked out leaving the sisters sat on the floor looking at each other.

"He does realise that Draco is his son too right? Or isn't he? Get a little close with somebody else?" Andromeda winked at her and stood. Holding out her arm, she hauled up her sister who was now shaking her head aggresively.

"No, Draco is Lucius'."

"I always thought you had a bit of a thing for Remus."

"Remus Lupin? No I did not! He's five years younger than me!"

"So is Severus."

"Sev- What does this have to do with Severus?"

This has to do with Severus because you liked him. For years after you left Hogwarts, up until I left. Actually, you never stopped liking him as far as I know. When did you?"

"Um.. I uh, when I was-"

"You still like him! Narcissa Malfoy you naughty girl! You. Are a married woman!"

"It's not like that."

Narcissa lay in bed that night and thought about the days events. Did she really like Severus? She thought she'd gotten over him years ago. Did she really, honestly still like him? She couldn't believe it. She was a married woman for god sake! She had a baby with her husband, and yet she was thinking about another man, a man, might she add, who was madly, deeply in love with another woman.

Ok, I'm not entirely happy with this chapter but It'll do. Is everybody loving the Snarcissa going on here. Should she sort herself out or be outrageous and have a sordid affair?;) No, she's better than that. Isn't she? Maybe I'll skip ahead a while, to after James and Lily are killed? Maybe?

I do not despise reviews, by the way.;D