Narcissa

[alt_regulus]

I'm sorry to ask, but Apparating seems unwise today. If you could open your Floo at the appointed hour, I would take it as a great kindness.

In fact. if you're not otherwise engaged, do you suppose I could come by a bit earlier? I could use the company and a place to retreat to.

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[alt_narcissa]

Feeling unwell? So was I for a bit after seeing what you got up to last night.

Unfortunately I shan't be at home until an hour or so before tea. But the Floo is open, if you like, and I'm sure Trinny can dose you with one of my restoratives should you need it.

[alt_regulus]

Thank you, cousin.

Your restorative is a marvel, and the elf was most accommodating. Far more than I deserve.

[alt_narcissa]

Well, I hope you learnt a lesson. Talking will get you absolutely nowhere with that one.

And for your sake, I hope that's as far as your escapade goes.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Oh, I thought it was quite a useful conversation, myself. Full of promising details between its twisty lines.

[alt_narcissa]

I'll grant you I thought Reg might have been on to something, getting him to discuss the positions of the stars. But you'll have to concede that he didn't try very hard, did he?

[alt_crouch_jr]

It's not my place to pass that judgement. Perhaps he was acting on instructions?

[alt_narcissa]

Always possible.


Do you care to come to tea? Regulus did mention it yesterday and although I doubt he'll be in the same mood to tease you, he's quite right that you ought to take a share of the spoils from that diverting visit to Ponds' shop.

Though as I warned Reg, I'm honour-bound to hold at least two scones for Lucius, if he's unable to leave court in time.

[alt_crouch_jr]

I have several assignments this afternoon, but I'll see if I can't wrap those up in time to come. Do you need a definite commitment?

[alt_narcissa]

Not at all. Just be prepared to make it up to me should you disappoint.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Not that that excuses it.

[alt_narcissa]

Indeed.

You've not heard of any ... there's not been any hint of ... fallout, that you know of?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Not of the kind you mean. No. But I wouldn't care to guess what silence signifies in this case.