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****** Fickle Fate ******
by lovealot [archived by HPFandom_archivist]
Summary
     How fickle is fate, when one small event can change the course of
     history?
Notes
     Note from SeparatriX, the archivist: this story was originally
     archived at HP_Fandom, which was closed for health and financial
     reasons. To preserve the archive, I began manually importing its
     works to the AO3 as an Open Doors-approved project in August 2016. I
     e-mailed all creators about the move and posted announcements, but
     may not have reached everyone. If you are (or know) this creator,
     please contact me using the e-mail address on HP_Fandom_collection
     profile.
***** Prologue *****
Disclaimer:This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Prologue
It was a very ordinary night as one, Tom Morvolo Riddle, more commonly known as
Lord Voldemort, walked up the path to Godric’s Hollow. Although it was
Halloween, all of the lights in the quant cottage where off, thus there were no
young trick-or-treaters. Or perhaps it was due to the isolation of the place
that no children where present. Either way it made the Dark Lord’s task much
simpler.
“Lucius, Severus, come,” Voldemort ordered as he walked up to the front door,
giving a soft knock. When the Dark Lord heard shuffling feet he cast a spell,
blasting the door open as Lucius and Severus preceded him into the small home.
“Lilly, take Harry and run!” James hollered as he pulled out his wand. However,
no spells escaped his lips due a flash of bright green and the cry of “Avada
Kadavra!”
“Guard the exits,” Voldemort said as he stepped over Potter’s dead body,
ascending a small flight of stairs. There were three doors upstairs and
Voldemort easily distinguished which one the mudblood was in due to her overly
loud sobbing. Voldemort blasted the door open with a spell and raised his wand
at the women’s face. “Give me the child and I’ll spare you.”
“Please, please…not Harry. Kill me instead just don’t harm my baby…” Voldemort
quickly became annoyed with the woman’s tearful pleas. “Foolish woman…I was
going to spare you.” And with that Lilly Potter’s body was enveloped in a
bright green glow before she collapsed across a cradle. Even in death trying to
protect her young son.
The Dark Lord walked over to the crib upon hearing the baby’s cries. He
uncaringly shoved Lilly’s dead body out of the way, and when he turned his eyes
on the crib he was met with two jade orbs—the same color as the killing curse.
“How fitting,” Voldemort chuckled as he stared into the toddler’s eyes. “To
think that one day you would be destined to defeat me. However,” Voldemort
continued, letting out a short evil laugh. “That day shall never come to
fruition. Avada Kadavra!"
tbc...
Author's note: I have no beta so all mistakes are my own. This is also my first
fic. I have read many slash fics and really wanted to read a fic like the one I
am attempting to write. After much searching I have decided to attempt to write
a fic that I would love to read, and maybe other people will too. This is that
fic. ^.^
I would be grateful for any comments and/or constructive critisim (I might have
gotten some facts mixed up T__T)
Thanks for reading my fic and I hope you enjoyed it.
Also, if anyone is willing to beta or knows someone who is, that would be
great! ^_^
LOVEALOT
***** Chapter One *****

Author's notes: Harry Potter gets adopted!
===============================================================================
Disclaimer:This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter One
Sirius Black couldn’t help but let out an anguished cry as looked on at the
crumbling cottage. If only Sirius had been secret keeper then that fat rat
bastard would never have betrayed Sirius’ most dear friends. Sirius clenched
his teeth in fury, eyes clouding over in revenge, with thoughts of pain and
torture. However, before Sirius could decide on the best means of torturing
Wormtail he heard a small cry.
Without thought to his own safety Sirius charged into the house, rapidly
yelling out spells in order to protect himself from objects being thrown around
due to wild magic. When he saw James dead body tears came to his eyes. James,
his best friend—the one Sirius had gave up his heritage for, the one he would
never see smile again. Sirius felt sobs coming on as he placed the emergency
portkey on James chest, softly calling out “Prongs,” however, before he could
lose himself in grief he heard the cry again. Within the house he could clearly
tell that it was a baby’s cry.
“Harry!” Sirius yelled out charging up the deteriorating stairs, making sure to
jump over an obtusely large hole. “Harry!” Sirius yelled again as he rushed
into the baby’s room. When he made it in the room the first thing he saw was
Lilly’s body sprawled on the floor. “Lilly, Lilly…” Sirius whispered as he
knelt by her side, brushing her fiery red hair out of her face. He let out a
harsh laugh, which got choked up in his chest, as he tried to mask the pain of
James’ and Lilly’s death. He placed the portkey on her chest before whispering
“Prongs.” In a flash Lilly’s body was gone, and all Sirius had left to do was
take little Harry and portkey away as well.
A WEEK LATER
It was a week later and Sirius had seen to the burial of James’ and Lilly’s
bodies. The wills had been read and everything was being finalized at the
ministry. Sirius couldn’t help but scowl as he entered the building, thinking
of the day that he had been put under veritersirum and questioned about the
murder of James and Lilly Potter.
As he walked through the busy building he clenched his fists, thinking of that
rat bastard Wormtail. Wormtail was the one who had been secret keeper. Wormtail
was the one who had betrayed James and Lilly. Wormtail would suffer a long and
painful death for that betrayal, Sirius silently vowed to himself as he entered
the Department of Guardians and Adoptions.
“Ah, Mr. Black, we’ve been waiting for you,” the tall secretary said as she led
Sirius to the Department’s head office. “Mr. Lansel is ready to see you,” she
said, giving a soft knock on the door, before opening it and softly shoving
Sirius into the room.
“Mr. Black,” Lansel began in greeting. “It is great to finally mee—”
“What is he doing here?” Sirius growled out as he stared at the back of the
unmistakably platinum blonde head.
“He is here with me.” Sirius gasped as he heard a voice he hadn’t heard in
years. He turned his head to the left, meeting the grey eyes of his younger
brother, Regulus Black.
“What are you doing here?”
“I have a right to be here as you are a black.”
“You have no rights when it comes to me.”
“Ah, ah Sirius. But you forget—I am head Black, and as such I have the right to
be at any proceedings or transactions done by one of my house.”
“I am a Black no more. Father and Mother made sure of that.”
“But dear brother you are a Black. Well, at least in name only, and that’s the
only thing that matters.”
“What are you planning?” Sirius demanded, getting angry over his brother’s
arrogance. He should never have been head Black. I am the older brother that
title rightfully belongs to me.
“Well, since you ask so nicely I guess I will tell you,” Regulus stated as he
walked over next to Lucius, sitting down in one of the plush armchairs. “I was
called here today because of an intent of adoption of one Harrison James
Potter.”
“That has nothing to do with you.”
“Ah, Sirius we have just been through this. As I am head of house Black any
adoptions into said house need to be approved by me.”
“If you are planning to oppose this adoption remember that I am the eldest
Black. Though you do have the title of head, if I petition to the ministry it
will be an easy process to get the adoption approved, with or without your
permission, little brother.”
“Ah, but Sirius, big brother of mine, you misunderstand. I have no intention of
opposing this adoption.”
“Then what is it that you want? Spit it out! I’m tired of playing this game
with you.”
“Yes, yes, of course…if you insist. I shall allow the adoption. Potter shall
become a Black.” Sirius let out a soft sigh. However, it was cut off short when
his brother continued. “However, as head Black I decree: Potter shall not be
adopted by you dear brother, but by our sweet cousin, Narcissa Malfoy nee
Black.”
tbc...
Author's note: I do not have a beta so all mistakes are my own.
LOVEALOT
***** Chapter Two *****

Author's notes: Young Harry becomes a Malfoy
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter Two
The Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was calmly
drinking a cup of tea when the crazed figure of Sirius Black rushed into his
office.
“Headmaster—”
“Ah, Sirius, I was just thinking about you and young Harry. I believe it would
be best if you left him in my care. As the defeater of Grindalwald I am most
suited for the guardian—”
 “Headmaster, please—”
“…and don’t you think it would be best if young Harry—”
“Albus,” the Headmaster stopped his ramblings; no one had called him Albus in
years. “They have Harry.”
The Headmaster blinked once. Then blinked again. “Who precisely are you talking
about?” Albus asked as he popped a lemon drop laced with relaxation potion in
his mouth. His lemon drops really came in handy, especially when helping Albus
maintain his calm, grandfatherly façade.
“Tea?” Albus asked as he refilled his cup with the steamy liquid.
“You and your goddamn tea,” Sirius growled, running forward, hurling the tea
tray off of the Headmaster’s desk. “That Malfoy bastard has my godson and
you’re asking if I want bloody tea!”
“Sirius,” the Headmaster said, summoning a new tray of tea. While Sirius glared
at the Headmaster, Albus calmly began preparing the tea leafs; it really helped
Albus stay in control during stressful situations like this. “If you would sit
down and start from the beginning.”
Sirius refused another cup of tea but he did sit down and recount the whole
fiasco from beginning to end. By the time Sirius was finished he was slumped
over in a chair with his head in his hands. “I don’t know what I’m going to do,
Headmaster.”
Albus took another sip of tea, trying to remain calm, but inside he was shaking
in fury. If the dimwitted fool would have took his counsel from beginning then
the little brat would be at the Dursley’s, where Albus could have easily
manipulated the boy’s upbringing. Now it would take all of Albus’ skills at
deception and manipulation to clear away this mess.
A FEW DAYS LATER
“How did it go at the ministry?” Severus asked as he finished feeding the black
haired child a bottle. Lucius let out a short bark of laughter. “As planned, of
course,” he said, taking the half asleep toddler away from Severus.
Narcissa smiled at her husband burping the child before turning to Severus.
“Where is Draco?”
“Asleep in his crib,” said Severus, getting up and stretching. Narcissa walked
over to the crib and smiled down at her sleeping blonde haired angel.
“Pet,” Narcissa called, getting Lucius’ attention. “Take Draco and Harry to the
nursery while I tell Severus about our delightful trip to the ministry. I’m
sure he wishes to know and it was most entertaining.”
“Of course,” Lucius said, stepping forward to pick up his young son.
“Oh, and Luc,” Narcissa called as Lucius began to leave the room with the two
babies. “When you are finished you can come back. I will send Severus off with
a nightcap, or you can get ready for me in our room. Whichever you choose, I
shall be most pleased.” Narcissa gave Lucius a dazzling smile and Lucius gave a
short nod as a blush bloomed on his cheeks. When Lucius left the room Severus
let out a snort. Narcissa turned to him. “What?” she asked innocently.
“You know as well as I do which one he’ll choose. The hornball.”
Narcissa let out a soft laugh as she walked over to the liquor cabinet. “It
seems to me that you’re a little jealous, not having someone there to warm your
bed.”
“Ah, so that’s what you use him for. I always wondered why you kept him
around.” Narcissa laughed again at the playful teasing from one of her dearest
friends.
“Yes, well, that is one of the reasons.” Narcissa chuckled as she poured two
glasses of firewhiskey. She gave Severus a glass, and when he took a sip
continued. “Also, I could never get you to submit to my wonderful talents. I
could please you ever so much, dear Sevvy.” Narcissa couldn’t keep her face
straight, letting out full body laughs as Severus sputtered firewhiskey all
over himself.
“Do not call me that, and you knowmy inclinations don’t lean that way.”
“Yes, yes. Of course, of course. I’ll let you tell yourself that since the only
woman worthy of you is me; and I’m madly in love with one Lucius Malfoy. So
Severus, darling, me and you could never work.” Before Severus could protest
Narcissa’s wild ramblings, she continued. “Now, enough fooling around, I wish
to tell you of Lucius’ and my day at the ministry.”
And with that statement Narcissa began filling Severus in on her and Lucius’
ministry trip. Severus gave a nod here and there, but for the most part, the
whole account of the trip was very dull. That is, until he heard the name of
Albus Dumbledore.
“Wait. Albus Dumbledore did what?”
Narcissa nodded, going back a few sentences. After all, this was the most
interesting part of the story. “Well, as I said (obviously you aren’t paying
enough attention Severus), Albus Dumbledore came and tried to go against the
head of a pureblood house. The man is obviously delusional to think that the
minister would be swayed under his mad ramblings about prophecies, mudblood’s,
dark lord’s, and the like. ”
Narcissa stopped mid rant to take a sip of firewhiskey, closing her eyes to
enjoy the sweet burn as it went down her throat. When she opened her eyes again
it was to see Severus glaring at her. “If you do not continue, Cissa, I am
going to wring your pretty little neck.”
Narcissa let out a gasp, dramatically bringing a hand up to her throat. “Now,
dear Severus, that is so very muggle. Indeed that is no way to treat a lady,
especially not a way in which to woo a witch. I suppose that is why you have
kept your eye on the same sex. You do not possess the delicate art of—”
“Cissa, please. I wish to return home where I in fact do have someone warming
my bed.”
“Yes, well, I’m not sure if that’s true,” she ignored Severus’ snort and
continued. “However, I do have someone warming mine and I wish to go there as
soon as possible. For that, I will say this in the shortest manner available:
Dumbledore, of course, could not persuade the minister to forfeit the adoption.
Indeed it went, not only against the Potter’s will, that Harry be adopted by
Black and remain in the wizardry world, it went against the head of house
Black, which is second only a very select few pureblood houses, with the Malfoy
house being one of them. ”
“Yes, and I will assume with me and Bellatrix as godparents, thus having the
backup of house Prince and house LeStrange, Dumbledore’s demands where—”
“Futile,” Narcissa finished as she quickly walked out of the room. “Dobby will
see you out, Severus,” she called as the door softly shut behind her.
“Hornballs. They’re both hornballs…” Severus muttered as tiny house elf led him
out of the estate.
tbc…
Author’s note: I do not have a beta, so all mistakes are my own. This is my
first fic, so if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please
review and let me know. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoyed ^_^
Also, if anyone wants a sex scene between Narcissa and Lucius (perhaps to get a
view on the dynamics of their relationship) let me know and I will attempt to
write one.
LOVEALOT
***** Chapter Three *****

Author's notes: Het sex between Lucius and Narcissa
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter Three
IMPORTANT AUTHOR’S NOTE PLEASE READ: This whole chapter is just a het sex scene
between Lucius and Narcissa. I do not know if people like long sex scenes,
short sex scenes, or no sex scenes. Thus I have made this chapter only sex,
completely irrelevant to the plot so if you wish to skip the chapter that is
completely ok. For the people who do read it, I hope you enjoy ^_^
“Have fun baiting Severus?” Lucius asked as Narcissa stepped into plush room.
Lucius was kneeling next to the bed wearing a collar with ‘property of Narcissa
Malfoy’ engraved on a platinum dog tag. A chain was attached from the collar to
the bedpost and Lucius was completely naked, with only a short piece of grey
silk keeping his wrist bound behind his back.
Narcissa smiled. “Yes, it was most enjoyable. However, I believe that I am
going to have much more fun with you.”
“Of course, Mistress. I belong only to you. My existence is to please you in
any way I can.”
Narcissa walked forward, placing a soft kiss on Lucius lips. “Indeed it is Pet,
and you are very good at making your Mistress Happy.” Lucius flushed at the
high praise, but quickly paled as his head was jerked backwards. “However, I
want to know why you were flirting with that idiotic tart at the ministry.”
Lucius hissed as Narcissa’s hold on his hair tightened. “Mistress, I was just
trying to make the transaction as easy as possible. If the idiot girl was
enamored with me her work efforts would turn in our favor, against that old
fool Dumbledore.”
“Yes, you are correct, my love. It’s just that sometimes my jealousy gets the
best of me. But remember Luc, you belong to me. If I believe a woman has her
sights on you I’ll gut her like a fish and drop her bloody arse in the sea.
Understand?”
“Of course, Mistress. It is my responsibility to make sure you don’t have to go
out of your way and do these procedures. As such I shall endeavor to stop the
dunderheads before they start.”
“Good, I’m glad you understand, Pet. And I’m sure that famous Malfoy glare will
help you just fine. Now, on to more pleasing matters.” Narcissa said as she
lowered her head to take Lucius lips in hers again. This time her kiss was
harder, longer, and much more passionate. Lucius moaned into Cissa’s mouth as
he felt himself getting hard.
Narcissa abruptly stopped the kiss, banishing the chain binding Lucius with her
wand. “Undress me Lucius. You may kiss me as you do, but go in a timely manner.
I need you to warm me up tonight.”
Lucius gave a soft murmur of “Yes, Mistress,” before proceeding to divest his
Mistress of her clothes. As he undressed Cissa he softly kissed her smooth
skin. It was so golden, just like Narcissa’s hair, just like the sun. And
Lucius wanted to worship Narcissa as if she were Aurora.*
He kissed her neck, trailing his soft kisses down to her chest were he then
took a nipple into his mouth. With one hand he fondled the other mound as he
paid homage to the left nipple, getting the golden nub hard and wet, before
going over to the other one, where he did the same thing. By the time Lucius
was done, Narcissa was moaning in pleasure as he legs trembled.
“Shall I continue kissing you, Mistress? Or is there something else you would
wish to do?”
“Lucius, you are doing just fine. Your Mistress is pleased.”
Lucius smiled, “Then I am most happy, that you are happy. And I shall endeavor
to make you even more pleased.” With that, Lucius dropped to his knees in front
of Narcissa. He kissed a soft patch of golden bond curls before using his hands
to open up Narcissa, letting his tongue out to lick up and down Narcissa’s
folds.
“Mmmm, Luc, that feels so good.”
Lucius, encouraged by his Mistress’ cries of pleasure, took one hand and sucked
on the two middle digits, before pressing them into Narcissa’s pussy.
“Bloody hell,” Narcissa gasped out as her body was enveloped in acute pleasure.
However, the pleasure was too much because Narcissa knees began to shake and
she had to tell Lucius to stop before toppled over.
“Lie on your back, Pet.” Narcissa ordered, and Lucius quickly complied, lying
completely flat, though his cock stood straight up. Cissa licked her lips as
she stared at the gorgeous sight. It was big, long, and delicious; bright red
from all the blood, and thus it completely stood out from the rest of Lucius’
pale body. Narcissa loved making other parts of Luc’s body red, usually with a
whip or a paddle. However, Narcissa was slightly tired from the long day at the
ministry and thus had only minimal time to play.
Narcissa climbed atop Lucius, sitting herself across his face. “Suck.”
Instantly there were lips and tongue and teeth doing the most wonderful things
to Narcissa’s pussy. Indeed, Lucius was an expert, and it wasn’t long before
Narcissa was cuming down Lucius sinful mouth.
“Mmm, Lucius, you make your Mistress so happy. And because you did such a good
job I’ll give you a reward,” Narcissa said as she climbed off of Lucius. She
kissed him for a few minutes, tasting herself as they battled tongues. After a
thorough taste, Narcissa pulled up for air.
Cissa reached down a hand and began stroking her pet’s cock. She gave it nice
firm strokes as Lucius closed his eyes in pleasure. Narcissa lowered her head
to whisper in her lover’s ear: “Your reward Pet is I’ll suck this lovely cock
of yours, if you want me to. Or we can continue on with the fucking. Whichever
you choose, your Mistress will be happy.”
Lucius answered without hesitation. “I want you to ride me Mistress. I know
that is what you enjoy best.”
Narcissa smiled and gave her pet one more kiss before trailing down Lucius tall
toned body. Luc was so fit; he was just slightly over 6’3 with a body as hard
as slate. A six pack, toned legs that went on forever, and the nicest ass
Narcissa had ever seen on a man. Sometimes she still liked to grab it when he
walked by. Lucius was completely irresistible—and Narcissa was hooked.
“If you are prepared?” Narcissa asked. Luc gave a short nod, and without
further ado, Narcissa slammed down on Lucius perfect cock. Both Lucius and
Narcissa moaned at the intense pleasure of their joining, gasping as Narcissa’s
pussy clenched around Lucius’ large dick.
Narcissa grinded back and forth for a bit before taking Lucius hands and
putting them on her tits. “Squeeze ‘em,” Lucius complied and Narcissa began
raising herself up and down on Lucius cock. At first it was tight, and almost
too much. But as Narcissa continued her juices started flowing, and soon she
was fucking Lucius’ cock harder and faster.
Lucius was moaning incoherently, thrashing his head from side to side as he
raised his hips up to meet Narcissa’s demanding pace. He knew it was about to
be over all too soon because Narcissa’s pussy was squeezing his dick tighter
and tighter. There was no way he could continue this pleasurable torture for
long.
“Mistress, Merlin, fuck, please, oh!” Lucius gasped out, eyes squeezed tight in
intense pleasure. When he opened his eyes again Narcissa lips were inches away
from his own. She reached her tongue out, gently touching his lips as she
softly moaned. Lucius met his tongue with hers and they licked each other for a
bit before Narcissa lowered her head further still, until her lips were next to
Lucius’ ear.
“You can cum, pet. That is your reward for making your Mistress feel so good.”
Lucius let out a loud groan as he listened to his love’s sultry voice. She kept
whispering to him, telling him how much she wanted his hot seed deep in her
pussy, and that was all she got out before Lucius exploded deep in her. As
Lucius came he let out cries of Mistress and Narcissa, love, and even Merlin.
After a few more seconds Narcissa stopped bouncing on Lucius’ cock, instead
collapsing across Lucius pale chest. Lucius stroked Narcissa’s hair as they
both tried to slow their erratic breathing down. “Did Mistress orgasm?” Lucius
asked, ashamed that he didn’t know the answer; he had been to wrapped up in his
own pleasure.
“Yes, Mistress did, Pet. However, because Luc didn’t know Mistress will have to
punish Pet tomorrow, because tonight Cissa wants her rest.” Lucius nodded as he
pulled the heavy duvet over him and his love. Narcissa muttered nox** and they
both smiled in the dark, thinking about the excitement to be had tomorrow.
Lucius and Narcissa both fell asleep with a happy smile on their face, but
unbeknownst to them, a soft gold glow enveloped Narcissa's stomach for exactly
20 seconds befofre disapearing away.
tbc…
*Aurora is the Goddess of the Dawn
**Nox is a spell to turn off the lights (or something to that effect)
Author’s Note: I do not have a beta, so all mistakes are my own. This is my
first fic, and thus my first sex scene. If anyone would feel the need to
review, I would appreciate any questions, comments, but most importantly,
suggestions. Thank you for reading my fic and I hope you enjoyed ^_^
LOVEALOT
***** Chapter Four *****

Author's notes: Sirius and Narcissa have a chat.
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Reba: This chapter is dedicated to you. In this chapter I have attempted to
clarify the reasons for the adoption and why Sirius behaved the way he did. I
hope this chapter clears up any misunderstandings within the previous chapters.
Enjoy
Chatper Four
“Mistress,” Dobby said as he popped into the tidy study. “You have a visitor.
Mr. Sirius Black.”
Narcissa put down the ancient runes journal she was reading and quickly walked
out of the study. She had been expecting a visit from her younger cousin for
the past few days. She knew him well enough to know that he would never let his
godson go that easily. When she stepped into the meeting room Sirius was
nervously stirring sugar into his tea.
“Dear cousin, it has been too long,” Narcissa stated as she walked over to her
cousin. He jumped up out of his chair, giving a short bow before kissing the
back of Narcissa’s hand.
“Lady Malfoy, it is good to see you. It has been too long since I visited
last.”
Narcissa let out an unlady like snort. “You mean it has been never since you
visited.” Sirius bowed his head in shame and Narcissa sighed before reaching
out, wrapping her arms around her cousin, giving him a tight hug. “I have
missed you dearly, Sirius. I thought that no matter what political affiliations
we would always be family. I guess these last few years have proved me wrong.”
“Narcissa, I—”
Narcissa abruptly stepped back from Sirius, rounding the table to sit in the
armchair across from his. “But enough with the past,” Narcissa said as she
poured herself a cup of tea. “You have come here to ask me about young Harry.”
Sirius swallowed hard before nodding his head. He returned back to his previous
seat, picking up the cup of tea and taking a sip. He returned the cup to the
table immediately: it was too sweet.
“I see you have the same habits you did when you were younger,” Sirius quirked
an eyebrow at Narcissa as she sat her tea on the cherry wood table. “When you
get nervous you never pay attention to how much sugar you add to your tea.”
Sirius let out a short laugh, feeling himself relax in the company of a cousin
he hadn’t seen in years. It was as if time had never passed, taking Sirius back
to the carefree days of his youth when he and Narcissa were inseparable. “Well,
you know me, I’ll be this way until I die,” Sirius said, cutting himself off as
that statement brought back the dreadful events of the last couple of weeks.
Narcissa sighed before meeting grey eyes that matched her own. It was the only
distinguishing feature she possessed to indicate that she was a Black. “I would
give my condolences, but you would never believe that they were genuine.” There
was a long pause before Sirius stood up from his chair to kneel at Narcissa’s
side. He bowed his head in the proper pureblood way of apology. Though he
hadn’t apologized to someone in this manner in years, he would do anything to
see his Harry again.
“Narcissa, cousin, I wish to start anew. I have come today to ask you if we
could put the past few years behind us. When we were younger we said that we
would always be friends. We where the black sheep, you and I. You because you
posses no overt physical features defining you as a Black, and me because of my
temperament. I remember many times when we would cry together, as well as us
defending each other when people thought we were not of the house Black. I know
I am asking a lot of you, in coming here today. Our separation was due to
arrogance on my part, and for that, I am sorry. I don’t know if I could ever
come to like Lucius but I will do anything for the chance to remain a part of
Harry’s life.”
Narcissa placed her hand softly upon Sirius dark hair. When he looked up she
took his face in her hands, giving a sad smile at the tears spilling from
Sirius’ eyes. “Dear cousin, do not cry. I am willing to accept your apology and
start anew. However,” Narcissa said as she saw the smile blossoming across
Sirius’ lips. “Before I can do that, I need you to tell me why you didn’t tell
the Potter’s that you were not the head of the Black family. I’m sure if they
knew that, they would not have asked you to adopt Harry in their will.”
Sirius sighed before sitting back on his heels. “You are right, Cissy. They
definitely would have rewritten that part of their will. But as Harry’s
godfather I could not allow them to. If both of them were to die…” Sirius
choked up a bit on that part, but forced himself to continue. “If either of
them died, I would be the only one capable of taking care of Harry. Remus could
not be asked due legal issues at the ministry, and Pettigrew because of his
unstable lifestyle.” And because he was a TRAITOR!!! Sirius clenched his fist
to keep the anger at bay, taking in a deep breath before continuing. “If I was
also found unsuitable to take after the care of Harry then there would be no
choice but to put him into the care of Lilly’s muggle sister. That is the last
thing I wanted. Harry deserves to be raised by a wizarding family. That is the
right of all wizarding children.”
Narcissa nodded, excepting the tale. Perhaps things between her and Sirius
hadn’t changed that much after all. But before she could fully accept the task
of trying to rekindle their relationship she needed a few more answers. “If you
truly believed this then why did you tell Dumbledore of the adoption transfer?”
“Narcissa, we both went to Hogwarts. You and I know how the Headmaster is. When
he sets his teeth in something he won’t let go. He will use every trick, every
obscure law, every manipulation he can in order to achieve his ends. Any
adoption of Harry Potter would be widely published due to his newfound status
as the boy-who-lived. I told Dumbledore of the adoption transfer because I
wished that he could have done something, though I knew it was impossible. But,
more importantly, I knew that for Dumbledore to try to alter the process was
fruitless. When it comes to Dumbledore, I knew that it was better for Harry if
that man fought the adoption and failed, than if it were passed and Dumbledore
made appeals. Appeals have an ungodly habit of lasting for years. Who knows
what the ministry would have done to Harry during this process. Besides, I
would rather have Harry here with you, dear cousin, than anywhere the
Headmaster would want.”
“Then we are at an agreement,” Narcissa said, before getting up to her feet,
dragging Sirius up with her as well. “Come, let me show you Harry. And then I
can show you my little Dragon.”
“You have a dragon?” Sirius asked incredulously.
Narcissa gave a soft laugh as Sirius followed her out the room. “Not just any
dragon. The most beautiful dragon you will ever see. Well he and Harry are
equally beautiful,” Narcissa giggled. “I call Harry my Chimera and Draco my
Dragon, cause they're both such fierce babies, they’re like little angels…”
Sirius sighed as Narcissa continued babbling on about how cute and how
wonderful Draco and Harry were. It was just like old times, when, after Regulus
was born, that’s all Cissy would babble about. It was annoying, but cute. And
it was the beginning of a new day for Sirius and he could tell from Narcissa’s
carefree chatter that she was thinking along similar lines as well.
tbc…
Author’s Notes: I do not have a beta so all mistakes are my own. I hope this
chapter cleared up any misunderstandings people might have had. The next
chapter will be Harry and Draco a few years down the line but still not at
Hogwarts. I hope this fic isn’t going too slow, if it is review and let me
know. If anyone else would like to review about any questions, comments, or
suggestions feel free, I am open to criticism (though I would prefer no
flames). Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed ^_^
***** Chapter Five *****

Author's notes: A trip to Diagon Alley
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter Five
Lucius shrunk a few overcloaks with a wave of his wand, pocketing them as he
counted heads. “One, two, three…?” Lucius looked around but there were only
three heads in the floo room. “Serena, where is your sister?”
Serena puffed out her small chest and flipped her golden blonde hair over her
shoulder. “How should I know? She’s always getting into stuff!”
Lucius knelt down in front of his grey eyed child, taking her small face in his
hand. Her eyes were slowly clouding over with tears. Lucius sighed, “Did you
and Serenity get in another argument?” Serena nodded her head as she sniffed,
rubbing the back of her hand over her pert nose.
“Draco, Harry,” both seven year olds turned their attention to their Dad. “Go
find Serenity, and ask Dobby to help.” The two boys nodded their head and
quickly left the room. Lucius turned his attention back to his daughter. He
wrapped his arms around Serena as she rubbed her face against his shoulder,
sniffing softly.
“Angel, are you gonna tell Daddy what’s wrong?” Lucius asked as he soothingly
stroked his hand back and forth over Serena’s silky golden hair. Under his
hand, Lucius felt Serena’s head nod up and down. He pulled back slightly to
stare into Serena’s eyes.
She sniffed again, sticking her bottom lip out, before telling Lucius’ in a
petulant tone, “Serenity said that Uncle Severus likes her more than me!”
Lucius had to fight hard not to keep a straight face at Serena’s affronted
look. His two daughters had definitely inherited Narcissa’s jealous temperament
and both of his little girls had their sights set on one dark haired potions
master.
“Did this come up because Severus is coming to Diagon Alley with us?”
Serena nodded her head again. “Serenity said that Severus wasn’t going to hold
my hand, only hers!”
“That’s not true!” Serenity said as she marched into the room. She had her
hands balled up in fist, both resting on her small hips. Her jet black hair was
a silky curtain down her back as she stomped forward.
“Yes it is,” Serena screeched, completely pulling away from Lucius to face down
her twin.
“Is not!”
“Is too!”
“Is not!”
“Is too!”
“Ladies,” the room became dead silent as the velvet tones of Severus voice
drifted forward. Both girls turned their eyes to Severus, flushing in shame as
he had witnessed their bickering. “Is that any way for a Malfoy to act?”
The twins lowered their heads, eyes filling with tears; what if Severus hated
them now, what if he never spoke to them again?
“Girls, go and have Dobby help you freshen up so that we can go to Diagon
Alley. I have potions on the burner and I would be extremely upset if they were
to go to waste.” The girls nodded, dragging their feet dejectedly as they
drifted towards the exit, “And I will hold both of your hands.” Severus said to
the retreating forms, chuckling softly at their loud cheers as they raced each
other out the door.
“Girls are so weird,” Draco murmured.
Harry met Draco’s perplexed eyes with his own. He nodded his head. “Kinda
scary, ya?”
“Tell me about it,” Severus muttered. Both boys turned their eyes to Severus,
raising eyebrows in question. Lucius let out a full belly laugh at the confused
looks on his son’s faces, and the resigned look on Serverus’.
DIAGON ALLEY
“Oh, Daddy this is so beautiful. I’m going to look the best for Mummy’s dinner
party.” Serenity said as she twirled around in the silver dress robe with black
stitching. Madam Malkin smiled as she fitted the robes to Serenity’s form.
“No, Daddy. Look at mine; I’m gonna be the best for Mummy’s party.” Serena
called as she twirled in her black dress robe with silver stitching. Lucius’
two sons were both similar robed, with Harry in black and Draco in Silver.
“All of you look beautiful. I believe Mummy will be most pleased.” Serena and
Serenity grinned at each other before stepping off the stool and racing over to
hug their Dad.
It was at that moment that Severus walked into Madam Malkin’s robe shop.
“Lucius,” Severus called, getting his friends attention. He watched with
disinterest as Lucius pried his daughter’s arms from around his waist. Poor
girls, they really needed some etiquette. It was about time Lucius got those
two a private tutor, after all, they had just turned five and that was a very
proper age for these things.
“Ah, Severus, we will be done in a minute. Girls go change back into your day
robes, boys, take these clothes up to the counter. Tell Madam Malkin to charge
them to the Malfoy account. When you are finished come and meet me and Severus
by the entrance, understand?” The two boys nodded before ushering their sisters
into the changing room. They wanted to be out of this store as fast as
possible, clothes shopping, especially with Serenity and Serena, was so very
annoying.
“Yes, Severus?” Lucius asked as he walked up next to the imposing figure.
Severus really knew how to kill a mood.
“It is high time that you got those two hellions a private tutor.”
“Of course, Severus. That is why we came here. I could easily have ordered
these dress robes by owl. But I knew my two little angels would want to come
and get fitted. They do so love to play dress up.”
Severus snorted at Lucius’ dreamy tone of voice as he spoke about his two
little “angels,” clearly the man loved his children very much and would indulge
them into excess. Severus sighed, as godfather it would be his job to make sure
Lucius didn’t completely spoil his kids rotten. This task was turning out to be
more difficult than he had imagined.
“…arry’s and Draco’s training.”
“Pardon?”
“I knew I was bloody talking to myself, you had that look on your face.”
“I donot make alook.”
“Well, if you had been paying attention, you would have realized that I came to
Diagon Alley today to get Draco’s and Harry’s beginning training gear. In fact
that was the real reason we came to Madam Malkin’s. While we got the dress
robes I had one of her assistance owl the boys’ measurements to Gregory’s
Grate. Everything is arranged to be sent to the manor. I wanted this to be a
surprise as it is the day Narcissa and I adopted Harry.”
“Da, we’re ready,” Harry said as he and Draco arrived at the entrance of the
shop, both holding one of their sister’s hands.
Lucius nodded. “Come, all of you were very well behaved, for the most part,” he
gave his two daughters a look and they flushed in remembrance of their earlier
quarrel. “We shall go to Florean Fortescue’s, and you twins can get one scoop,
not two scoops of ice cream, you boys can get two.”
Serena and Serenity pouted at the unfairness of it all. They wanted two scoops
of ice cream too! Both girls turned their head to the side when they heard
their brother Draco covering his mouth in a failed attempt to mask his
snickers.
Serena ground her teeth before lifting up her foot and stomping it down hard
onto Draco’s. Draco hissed in pain as Serena raced up beside Severus, taking
his hand in hers. Harry couldn’t help but laugh at Draco’s predicament, however
soon he was hissing and grabbing his foot as well because Serenity saw fit to
do the same thing to Harry that Serena had just done to Draco.
“Hey, what was that for,” Harry growled as Serenity ran up to Severus and took
one of his hands in her own. She turned back and stuck her tongue out at Harry.
“That’s for laughing at me.”
“But I wasn’t laughing at you I was laughing at Draco.”
“Oh, well…” Serenity bit her bottom lip as she thought of a reason for why she
could stump on Harry’s toes. “Well, that’s for being Draco’s twin.”
“But I’m not his twin…” Harry muttered as he and Draco both nursed a sore foot.
Draco sighed before throwing one arm over Harry’s shoulder. “Girls sure are
weird.”
“Ya, that’s for sure.”
tbc...
Author's Note: I do not have a beta so all mistakes are my own. The next
chapter will be of the dinner party and I will try to make it more from Harry's
point of view (hopefully from here on out). Feel free to review with questions,
comments, or suggestions. Thank you for reading my fic, and I hope you enjoyed
it
***** Chapter Six *****

Author's notes: Lucius and Severus have a talk
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter Six
When the Malfoy family returned back to the manor (Severus had gone home to
finish up his potions), Lucius left his four children in the care of their
mother. He had a few important floo calls to make and wished to do them in the
privacy of his study.
However, when Lucius entered his study it was to see Severus lounging on a
settee. Lucius snorted as he went and poured Severus and his self a glass of
firewhiskey.
“I thought you had potions to attend to,” Lucius said as he passed over the
glass.
Severus nodded, taking a sip. “That is true; however, I have an apprentice who
is taking care of those things. I excused myself because I wished to speak with
you privately (Naricissa gave me the appariation coordinates, by the way),
without the presence of your nosy children.”
“My children are not nosy, they are inquisitive,” Severus shrugged and took
another sip of firewhiskey. “What is it you wish to talk about?”
“Are you sure having all of your children attend this dinner party is wise?”
Lucius sighed, sitting down his firewhiskey. “You are speaking about Harry,
correct?” Severus nodded his head in affirmation, watching as Lucius threaded
his fingers together, placing his chin upon the digits. “Well well, Severus, I
never knew you were one to worry about a Potter.”
Severus slammed his firewhiskey down on the table, some of the liquid sloshing
over the side of the glass. “I am not worried about a Potter, I am worried
about Harry Malfoy, your son. I do not know how the other houses will take him
having an heir party when Draco is the eldest child.”
“It is not just Harry’s heir party it is Draco’s as well. A joint one, if you
must.”
“By having Harry’s name on the invitation you are saying to the other houses
that there is a possibility of him having heir status over Draco. There isn’t
one pureblood house in the country that doesn’t know of Harry’s adoption, and
the fact that Draco is older.”
“Ah, but Severus, you forget. Harry was not adopted under the name Malfoy, but
that of Black. Because Narcissa is my bondmate, Harry was able to take on the
Malfoy name. Andromeda, Narcissa’s older sister was disinherited. Regulus has
no children, neither does Sirius. Thus if something were to happen to those
two, Narcissa would become head Black.”
“Is that what you’re planning?”
“I am not saying I’m planning anything. I am saying that the purebloods will
assume I am preparing Harry for the headship of house Black.”
“But you are not.”
“No. I am not,” there was a slight pause before Lucius continued. “The Potter
house is a very influential one. It holds great standing in our world.”
“Yes, that is true. However, once Harry became a Black (well, a Malfoy), the
Potter line was discontinued. It became extinct.”
“Yes, it is as Tom said: We purebloods need to have more children. It is our
blood which is sustaining the magical world. Narcissa and I took his advice, he
said to have three, but with Harry we have four. He said it is every purebloods
duty to keep one child as heir, disinherit one, and send one out into the
muggle world.”
“Yes, I am aware of Tom’s preachings.”
“It is not just Harry, all of my children will be raised as heirs. Harry,
unlike a few other pureblood children is lucky, he shall not be lost upon his
disinheritance; he has a house to reclaim. Draco, as the oldest, shall continue
the Malfoy line. I shall have to disinherit both of my precious angels so that
they can start strong bloodlines of their own. It will be hard on them, they
shall have much responsibility and criticism, but, as purebloods, it is our
duty to preserve the continuation of our world. Thus we need more strong
bloodlines for people to mate with. It is getting harder and harder to find
these such bloodlines, especially with purebloods having such few children.”
Severus nodded his head, that definitely was true. “And which one of your twins
do you plan to send off into the muggle world?”
“Well, as the girls are five, it is time for their schooling to begin. Yes,
they will have a private tutor, however, I am going to enroll the two into
Ottery St. Catchpole’s Private Schooling For Exemplary Folks.”
“That is a joint school between magical folks and muggles.”
“Precisely. They shall attend and during summers away from Hogwarts, go there
as well. One of them is bound to fall for a muggle. I hear that they are
quite...interesting.”
Severus nodded; to some, muggles were quite interesting, Severus, on the other
hand preferred his own kind. “What about Harry and Draco. Are they to attend
this school as well?”
Lucius nodded, “Yes, though not as extensively as the girls. In this day and
age, it is very important for one to be able to communicate with muggles,
especially if there is potential of purebloods and muggles mixing.”
Severus nodded, picking up his glass and sipping his firewhiskey again. He had
heard all of this, plenty of times, from the lips of his Lord, Tom Morvolo
Riddle. He and Lucius were Tom’s right hands, and as such it was their duty to
set an example for the other purebloods. If not, their world would continue to
disintegrate, and before long, there would hardly be any magical folks left at
all.
tbc…
Author’s Notes: I do not have a beta so all mistakes are my own. Sorry for all
the folks who were expecting this chapter to be the dinner party (I lied;
T__T). However, I believe that the next chapter will be the dinner party and
hopefully from Harry’s perspective. Thank you for reading my fic and I hope you
enjoyed ^_^
***** Chapter Seven *****

Author's notes: Bella has a surprise and the dinner party begins.
===============================================================================
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned
by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury
Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is
being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter Seven
“Aunt Bella!” The twins screeched as they spotted her form next to their
mother’s on the pale blue sofa. Bellatrix and Narcissa were almost polar
opposites. Bella's skin was as pale as alabaster, while her hair was darker
than onyx. Everything about Narcissa, on the other hand, was a golden glow,
from her skin to her hair. The only thing linking the two sisters together was
their grey eyes.
In fact, Serena and Serenity were similarly matched. When Bella traveled with
Narcissa in public, most people assumed that Serenity was Bella’s daughter as
she had the look of a typical Black (except for the bright blue eyes that she
had inherited from Lucius).
Bella smiled at the two girls before holding out her arms to them. When the
twins rushed up to hug her their mouths dropped open as they saw how round
their aunt’s belly was. Bellatrix laughed as she saw were their gazes had
landed. She reached a hand down to rub her belly, “You two are going to have a
cousin soon.”
Serena lowered her head to stare intensely at Bella’s belly. After a few
seconds she straightened up with a bright smile on her face. “As long as it’s a
girl, because boys are annoying.”
“I think not,” Draco exclaimed as he and Harry arrived in the sitting room.
“Ya,” Harry interjected. “Girls are the annoying ones.”
“Weird too.”
“Weird,” Serenity screeched, clearly appalled at her brother’s words.
“Boys,” Narcissa called out, breaking up the dispute before it could truly
begin. “Come look at Aunt Bella’s belly, she’s going to have a baby soon.”
Both boys walked further into the room, standing at their sister’s side. Draco
reached out a hand to poke at Bella’s belly. Harry, on the other hand, got a
strange look on his face. Narcissa noticed and frowned slightly, “Harry, what
is it? Aren’t you happy that your aunt is having a baby? Magical children are
the most precious thing in our world.”
Harry shook his head slightly, as if clearing it of cobwebs. “It’s not that.
I’m glad Aunt Bella is having a baby. It’s just…well, I thought that Aunt Bella
couldn’t have any kids.”
The room got dead silent and Bella sighed, reaching out a hand for Harry and
sitting him next to her. She couldn’t believe that Harry even remembered that
conversation, it happened so long ago…
”Aunt Bella, when are you gonna have kids?” five year old Harry asked as Bella
bounced him back and forth over her knees. “You don’t have any, and Mummy
already has fo—”
Bella suddenly wrapped her arms around Harry’s small shoulders, pulling him
tight against her chest. Harry was confused about why his aunt was holding him
so tightly. He was about to ask her if she could let him go when he felt a
wetness touch his cheek. Harry jerked his head up, only to find that Bella’s
eyes were filled with tears.
Harry frowned, “What’s wrong, Auntie?”
Bella gave Harry a sad smile before releasing him from her arms. Harry looked
on in confusion as Bella stood up, reaching out a hand to place softly upon
Harry’s dark locks.
“I would give anything in the world to have children like you, Draco, and the
twins. But, for me, and a lot of other purebloods, children is a whimsical
dream…something that even magic can’t fix.”
Bellatrix sighed again as the memory ended. Her heart grew heavy, and she began
to fell a wealth of sadness, but then she felt a soft kick. It was her baby.
Her baby. Bellatrix had thought that she would never have a child, but, indeed,
magic could fix almost anything.
“Yes, at one time, I couldn’t have children, Harry. But your Uncle Sev is such
an amazing man. He has been working with a select few on a potion to allow
infertile people to have babies. This is the job that our Lord has left to
Severus. He has been working on this potion for a little less than a decade. I
offered to be Severus’ test subject as the potion needs to be tried, and the
effects monitored, before it can be publicized. However, I have complete faith
in Severus. Also your mother, who has been through the effects of pregnancy,
tells me that everything is progressing quite nicely.”
Harry sat there for a few seconds, absorbing the information that Bella had
just told him. “So people who couldn’t have babies can have babies now?”
“In a sense, yes. However, the couple has to have compatible magic and the
mother must be strong magically because the womb is constructed from the
witch’s magic.”
“Uncle Sev did all of this with just a potion!?” Harry exclaimed, shocked at
the intricacy off it all.
Bella gave a sultry laugh before rubbing her hand through Harry’s hair. “For
the most part, yes. Though he did have help, he headed the project (also there
are a few spells, and a slight ritual, that go along with it).”
“I bet it tasted nasty, huh?” Draco asked, cringing in remembrance of Uncle
Sev’s potions.
“Nasty?” Bellatrix asked, not completely sure what Draco was referring to.
“The potion,” Serenity said, nodded her head solemnly. “All of Uncle Sev’s
potions taste nasty.”
Bellatrix laughed while Narcissa gave the children a mock glare. “Well, if you
kids played more carefully, Mummy wouldn’t have to ask Uncle Severus to
administer his nasty potions. It’s just punishment for all the heartache you
put your mother through, not knowing if my precious babies are gonna be
alright.”
“Aww, come on mom!” Serena exclaimed.
“Ya, were not babies,” Draco said, sticking his nose out.
“Well, those two are,” said Harry, pointing to the twins.
“Hey!” Serenity screeched.
“Children, please,” Narcissa said, trying in vain to stave off the argument.
After a few seconds Narcissa realized it was futile, instead turning her
attention away from her kids to her younger sister. “Get used to the noise,
Bella. That’s what you’re going to hear all day when the baby pops out.
Especially if the child gets any siblings.”
Bella smiled as she rubbed her hands back and forth over her belly. Yes, the
beautiful sound of children’s banter was definitely what she and Rodolphus
needed to hear in their lives…
“Well, dear sister. I suppose I shall be taking my leave. After all, you do
have to check over the preparations for the party.”
“Yes, of course. Tell Rodolphus that I am glad he has returned to the country
to attend the party in time. He does tend to travel rather extensively—perhaps
a little too much.”
“Yes, he is extremely hard to find, that husband of mine.”
The two women laughed while Narcissa walked her sister to the door. They hugged
each other goodbye and Narcissa made sure to give Bella the invitation so
Rodolphus could attend the party, because only people with a specific
invitation could enter the wards.
When Bella left Narcissa turned to her waiting children. “Come, angels, we have
much to do for the party tonight. First you’ll have to get a potions bath so
that you are nice, clean, and glowing. Then we have to go and pick out which
heirlooms each of you will wear. Oh, there’s so many, that might take a while,”
Narcissa gushed as she thought of all the pretty jewelry.
The twins squealed in delight as Narcissa rambled on about jewels, perfume, and
hairstyles (making sure to add that Harry would need an extra house elf working
on his hair in order to tame the mass of wild locks). The two boys groaned at
the inevitable torment, muttering to each other about how “weird” girls were,
especially when it came to things like jewelry and clothes.
LATER IN THE EVENING
The evening was turning out splendidly. Most of the guest had arrived and
everyone was jolly and jovial, after all it wasn’t everyday that most of them
were invited to a Malfoy function, indeed only a select few could actually call
themselves a Malfoy’s friend. The adults were mingling in the ballroom,
drinking wine and sampling hors'dœurves while talking animatedly between each
other. The children were cluttered together in the din, playing games and
eating snacks, while the house elves kept a head count.
Earlier, when Sirius Black had arrived at the party, there had been a slight
pause in the festivities; however, they were immediately resumed, as no one
would dare say anything against Sirius Black—him being Narcissa’s cousin and
all.
However, the next set of guests would not receive the same luxury as Sirius
had. When Lucius escorted Mr. and Mrs. Wealsey into the ballroom the room got
quiet and everyone stood still—then a loud uproar was heard as those present
realized they were not watching an allusion.
Lucius let the loud noise ring in his ears for a few seconds before raising up
a hand. Instantly the room fell silent again. “Before we adjourn to the dining
room for dinner I would like to thank each of you for attending the heir party
of my two sons, Draco and Harry Malfoy. I hope you all enjoy the festivities,
and once again, you are all guest, here because of the Malfoy hospitality. Do
not make me regret it.”
A few of the guest gulped rather audibly while some loosened the claps on their
robes. Narcissa gave a bright smile before herding the adults into the dining
room. Indeed this dinner would be most entertaining.
tbc…
Author’s Note: Ya! I finally got a beta, the lovely SilverLion (woot woot), so
hopefully any mistakes are minimal. As always, thank you for reading and I hope
you enjoyed! ^_^ (remember to review if you have any questions, comments, or
suggestions). Sorry I took so long to update, I am currently going through
finals T__T (I have 5, wish me luck)
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