#lucius001

Most of it was to protect herself. Ever since Andromeda had left Narcissa had kept people at arms length, not letting anyone but Bellatrix really close to her heart. But Narcissa would quite like to actually let her husband in, and to that she needed to actually get to know him. Otherwise how would she know if she could trust him.

So, they were going on a date. Which, she had to convince her mother that they did not need a minder for. Narcissa was sure they could both behave them selves. Spotting the familar head of blonde hair, Narcissa headed up to him a little smile on her face. “You better be on your best behaviour....” She teased, a little smirk on her face. “I convinced Mother that we did not require a minder.” @sanctimonia-vincetsemper​

Narcissa is early to their lunch spot -- a pleasant bistro that’s got a nice magical flare to it. She picks a spot by the window, shrugging her coat and draping it over the back of her chair while she waits. She clicks through her phone, responding to emails and typing out a few texts. She catches him approach the table from the corner of her eye. She locks the screen and sets the device aside, offering a smile once he’s close. 

“I was wondering how long you’d keep me waiting.” She’s teasing him, already slipping into their familiar game. “Did you have any trouble finding this place? It’s a little out of the way, but the food is worth it.” 

With the public eye on the Ministry more so than ever the past couple of weeks, the hallways of the Ministry were twice as busy. No matter which department you were, they were demanded to perform better and produce more results. It was a miracle that Amos was even allowed to bring Cedric with him for the last couple of days given how hectic things had been.  After two weeks, the work finally became too much that he had to leave Cedric back to his mother’s.

In all honesty this celebration had been the last thing she had wanted to come too. Big gatherings like this made her anxious, and she really just wanted to hold Neville a little cloer, and protect him from all harm. Her little boy was six now though, and Frank was always saying he needed more independence, so he’d taken him off to have some fun. Whilst that was all lovely, Alice knew she was just going to be on edge until her boys were back at her side. She was pretty worried that something would happen to them, and she wouldn’t be there to protect them. 

She sighed, shaking her head as she pushed those thoughts away. That was when she nearly walked into someone. “Oh. Sorry...” She murmured, stepping to the side as she looked up at the person. “Oh. Lucius. Hello.... lovely to see you.” Or not so lovely. She wasn’t so sure how she felt about being on talking terms with the Malfoys now. She was still so suspicious of them. So, she was more guarded around them, than welcoming them with open arms. But.... she tried

There was a certain sense of calm she felt when Emma entered her fiance’s apartment. Though it felt nothing like home and she did enjoy having her own space, she didn’t mind spending afternoons with the man from time to time. Especially when she had information she wanted to share with him. Hidden away in either apartment, there was no show to perform for the outside world. His ring was on her finger, but wasn’t life just a stage? 

“Lucius?” she called, already slipping her key back into her purse as she made her way further into the man’s home. “Lucius, dear, you wouldn’t believe what Narcissa told me today,” she said as she settled herself on the couch, waiting for the man to appear from whatever corner of his place he had vanished to. 

Cissy put a smile on her face as the wedding planner gave her the cue. It was her turn to walk down the aisle. She tucked her arm through her father’s, and they began walking down the aisle. In a few short minutes she would be Mrs Malfoy. And she couldn’t wait

It was coincidence that Ariel ran in to Lucius. She had been leaving the Great Hall, on the way to the stairs down to the Hufflepuff dormitory. While she didn’t actually know the password she could wait around until someone went in or out. Even if they didn’t know Julia well Hufflepuff was probably the best place to start, the best people to ask to get information about the girl. 

However, as she was making her way over to the stairs she caught sight of Lucius Malfoy on his way up. For a moment she was about to pass right on by, go about her business but then she remembered. Lucius had been on the train, Lucius had been the one to find the body. That would be just as useful, if not more so, than whatever she could glean from the Hufflepuffs. 

“Hey,” She shifted her course to cut him off, “Can I talk to you for a second?”