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[alt_regulus]

And now you take the elf.

What's left?

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[alt_narcissa]

OH, I could HEX that woman!

[alt_crouch_jr]

What?

Narcissa. What's happened now?

[alt_narcissa]

She is undoubtedly the most infuriating harridan

Excuse me.

First, she had already retired for the night so getting her to answer the Floo required a Patronus. Next, she wasn't going to check as she 'assumed' he had gone to bed 'like a sensible person.' I asked her simply to verify that he was still home (per his instructions) and that he was able to respond, even if he didn't wish to come to his journal to do it. After much cajoling, she finally consented to go as far as the landing to call for him.

I reminded her that not quite two weeks ago he attempted to ruin himself and that he might well do as much again or worse - and that - that - OH - if she weren't family I'd -

Well, she said something I'm not sure I can forgive.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Don't let her get the rise from you, Narcissa. That's her game.

But did he answer? Did she make him say whether he's all right?

[alt_narcissa]

Yes, thank G Merlin. I gather she threatened to break down his door - I can only assume it's because I reminded her that whatever her disappointment, he is her responsibility by Our Lord's decree.

Still ....

I'm sure I'll not get a wink's sleep tonight.

[alt_pansy]

I know the feeling.

[alt_narcissa]

Oh, dear. And Lucius was so pleased he'd got you to smiling this afternoon.

I'd tell you to leave the fretting to me, but I know it's no use.

But if he were here, he'd want you to try to sleep. At least you could ask a prefect to take you to Madam Pomfrey for a tisane to help you rest.

[alt_pansy]

I will try, Aunt Narcissa.

Thank you.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Merlin.

I could wring his neck.

No, I'm sure I won't either. Might as well go back to work. I suppose I should thank him for increasing my productivity.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Actually, Narcissa.

Are you near your fire? I have a question or two that might better be asked than written.

[alt_narcissa]

Why don't

Yes, I'll open the grate.

I'm glad you suggested it; I could use someone else to keep vigil with me.

[alt_lucius]

I've just seen this, my dear - I'm so sorry I was unavailable until now. Of course, he would decide on tonight to worry you, when I had to go out again after supper.

I'm on my way home now, if you're still awake. I'll sit up with you if you like.

[alt_narcissa]

Yes we're I'm still awake, though there's rather a dent in the brandy.

Barty's been kind enough to keep his Floo open so we can chat, but I'm afraid I've kept him from a night better spent at his analysis.

How soon will you be home?

[alt_lucius]

Give me five minutes? No more than ten.

[alt_narcissa]

Good.